LOS ANGELES – The celebrating had barely died down when UCLA coach Cori Close felt the need for some perspective after her fifth-ranked Bruins shocked No. 1 South Carolina Sunday. “It’s only November 24,” she said. “Am I proud of our team? Yes, but this is just the beginning. We just can’t get tired of … Read more
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Tens of thousands of professionals left California last year while fewer moved in to the state as the exorbitant cost of living as well as high taxes make it harder to retain talent. California lost nearly 87,000 professionals last year while just 69,000 relocated to the state, according to a report published by the National … Read more
GENEVA – Two United States senators urged FIFA on Monday not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month in a decision seen as inevitable since last year despite the kingdom’s record on human rights. Democrats Ron Wyden of Oregon and Dick Durbin of Illinois have told FIFA president Gianni Infantino … Read more
US department store Macy’s says rogue staffer concealed more than $130m (£103m) in company costs over roughly three years, causing it to delay the release of its latest accounts. Macy’s, also the owner of Bloomingdales and the make-up chain Bluemercury, said it was postponing its quarterly sales update as it investigates the incident. The person … Read more
The New York Jets’ shake-ups went from the sidelines to the front office this season with former general manager Joe Douglas being among the casualties of an unexpected season. The Jets fired Douglas following the team’s Week 11 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. It was the second dismissal of the season following the firing of … Read more
The bodies of eight people, including six children, have been recovered after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Samos, the coastguard has said. Around 40 people were rescued by authorities during an operation in the Aegean Sea involving aircraft and vessels, authorities said. Strong winds have been complicating rescue efforts. An official … Read more
Black Friday, infamous for its flashy advertisements, major discounts and deal-driven mall brawls, has grown into a mainstay shopping holiday – but how did the sales bonanza get its name? You may have heard that the name is a reference to a welcome boom in sales for retailers, who go from operating at a loss, … Read more
