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Viva Aerobus boss says politics grounding Allegiant tie-up

Mexican airline Viva Aerobus believes the U.S. government's pause on reviewing a proposed tie-up with Nevada-based Allegiant Air is political rather than

Viva Aerobus boss says politics grounding Allegiant tie-up
Americas|Environment|News|Science

Triple-digit temperatures scorch Texas as millions across Southwest under excessive heat warnings

The National Weather Service says a heat dome that has led to nearly 90 consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures in Phoenix has moved into Texas

Triple-digit temperatures scorch Texas as millions across Southwest under excessive heat warnings
Americas|News

Judicial strikes grow in Mexico over reform pushing currency lower

Judges and magistrates joined a strike on Wednesday as protests against a judicial reform pushed by outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

Judicial strikes grow in Mexico over reform pushing currency lower
Americas|Economy|News

Argentina economy stalls again in June in challenge for Milei

Argentina's economic activity fell 3.9% in June compared to the same month last year, official data showed on Wednesday, as the economy shrunk again during the month after a

Argentina economy stalls again in June in challenge for Milei
Americas|Asia|Business|Technology

Chinese EV maker BYD eyes state incentives for Mexico plant

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has narrowed its list of finalists for the location of a manufacturing plant in Mexico down to three states and is

Chinese EV maker BYD eyes state incentives for Mexico plant
Americas|News

Mexico's Sheinbaum: judicial reform won't violate commitments with USMCA trade pact

A judicial reform planned by Mexico's government will not violate the country's commitments with the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), President-elect Claudia

Mexico's Sheinbaum: judicial reform won't violate commitments with USMCA trade pact
Americas|Crime

Detroit judge is sued after putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes during field trip

There is more fallout in Detroit, a week after a judge ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip

Detroit judge is sued after putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes during field trip
Americas|Crime|News|Political

Former Oath Keepers lawyer pleads guilty to obstruction related to US Capitol riot

Former Oath Keepers lawyer pleads guilty to obstruction related to US Capitol riot

Former Oath Keepers lawyer pleads guilty to obstruction related to US Capitol riot
Americas|News

US drafts list of 60 Venezuelans for possible sanctions over election, sources say

The U.S. has drafted a list of about 60 Venezuelan government officials and family members who could be sanctioned in the first punitive measures following the

US drafts list of 60 Venezuelans for possible sanctions over election, sources say
Americas|News|Political

US Congressman Bill Pascrell dies at age 87, family says

U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell has died at age 87, his family said on social media on Wednesday.

US Congressman Bill Pascrell dies at age 87, family says
Americas|Crime|News|Political

Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally and march outside Democratic convention's 3rd night

More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters rallied just a half mile from a neighboring park where pro-Israel demonstrators gathered

Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally and march outside Democratic convention's 3rd night
Americas|News|World

Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination

Donald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass in North Carolina at his first outdoor rally since last month's attempted assassination

Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination
Americas|Business|Finance

Morgan Stanley cuts Mexico stocks to 'underweight', trims China targets

Investment bank Morgan Stanley issued an "underweight" warning on Mexican shares on Wednesday due to concerns about planned changes to the judiciary and electoral

Morgan Stanley cuts Mexico stocks to 'underweight', trims China targets
Americas|News

Meet the secretive Colombian guerrillas who could deal final blow to peace plan

Amid stifling heat and humidity in the remote Colombian jungle, guerrillas carrying machine guns and rifles creep their way through the

Meet the secretive Colombian guerrillas who could deal final blow to peace plan
Americas|News

Michelle Obama makes reference to Trump’s ‘Black jobs’ comment in DNC speech

Former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered remarks on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Michelle Obama makes reference to Trump’s ‘Black jobs’ comment in DNC speech
Americas|Business

Chile's SQM posts 63% profit slump, expects weak lithium prices in near term

Chile's SQM, the world's second-largest lithium producer, reported a bigger-than-expected 63.2% slide in its quarterly profit on Wednesday due to weak prices of the battery metal,

Chile's SQM posts 63% profit slump, expects weak lithium prices in near term
Americas|Business|Election|Finance

As Democrats gather, investors gauge market impact from a Harris administration

Investors are grappling with the market implications of a possible Kamala Harris presidential administration, which could pressure corporate profits through

As Democrats gather, investors gauge market impact from a Harris administration
Americas|Entertainment

Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil Jon

Convention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday

Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil Jon
Americas|Environment|News

Shocking video shows Connecticut house collapse into floodwaters during Sunday's historic storm

Shocking video shows Connecticut house collapse into floodwaters during Sunday's historic storm

Shocking video shows Connecticut house collapse into floodwaters during Sunday's historic storm
Americas|Crime|World

Sinaloa cartel infighting rises in northern Mexico following the detention of 2 drug lords in July

The murders of about a dozen people in the northern Mexico state of Sinaloa appear to be linked to cartel infighting, something authorities had feared would follow the July 25 detention of two top cartel leaders

Sinaloa cartel infighting rises in northern Mexico following the detention of 2 drug lords in July
Americas|News|World

Tens of thousands remain without power in Puerto Rico, a week after tropical storm swiped the island

Tens of thousands of customers are still without power across Puerto Rico, a week after Ernesto swiped the U.S. territory as a tropical storm

Tens of thousands remain without power in Puerto Rico, a week after tropical storm swiped the island
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil Senate OKs bill regulating payroll tax waivers

The Brazilian Senate approved a bill on Tuesday containing measures to offset the effects of a payroll tax exemption, in a key step to solve a months-long struggle between Congress

Brazil Senate OKs bill regulating payroll tax waivers
Americas|Crime|News|Political

Man charged in assassination plot against Brett Kavanaugh to stand trial in June 2025

Man charged in assassination plot against Brett Kavanaugh to stand trial in June 2025

Man charged in assassination plot against Brett Kavanaugh to stand trial in June 2025
Americas|Election|News|Opinion

Trump campaigns to 'make America safe again' as Democratic convention zeroes in on his felony record

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to “make America safe again " while campaigning in Michigan as the Democrats who gathered in Chicago to nominate Kamala Harris branded him a career criminal

Trump campaigns to 'make America safe again' as Democratic convention zeroes in on his felony record
Americas|News

US judge strikes down Biden administration ban on worker 'noncompete' agreements

A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday barred a U.S.

US judge strikes down Biden administration ban on worker 'noncompete' agreements

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