Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection
Shares in QVC Group, which went for over $900 a decade ago, were trading for less than $3 earlier this week.
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Oil prices drop more than 10%, stocks soar after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. stock market has jumped more than 12% since hitting a bottom in late March on hopes the United States and Iran can avoid a worst-case scenario for the global economy despite their war.
NCAA committee recommends earlier start to football season
The earlier start date would allow flexibility for potential expansion to the College Football Playoff.
NBA sending Pacers, Nuggets to Mexico City for game next season
The Pacers are heading to Mexico for the first time, set to become the 23rd NBA franchise to play a game in that country.
Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ energy agency head warns
International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced,” stemming from the pinch-off of oil, gas and other vital supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
NCAA urges further study of proposed age-based eligibility model
The possibility of an age-based model comes after numerous athletes have challenged NCAA eligibility rules in lawsuits with the hope of extending their college careers.
LIV Golf leader says show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil said the 2026 season will continue as planned without interruption and “at full throttle.”
UPDATE: Jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
The ruling won’t immediately bring relief for concertgoers. But it could cost Live Nation hundreds of millions of dollars and perhaps force the company to sell some of its concert venues
EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry
The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators.
Wall Street rallies to edge of all-time high as oil prices ease
On Wall Street, strong profit reports from companies are helping to make up for worries about war.
Banks see economy as ‘resilient’ but warn about rising energy prices
The nation’s biggest banks posted another quarter of strong profits, helped by a resilient economy and a flurry of dealmaking for their investment banking units.
Tyrese Haliburton says it’s shingles, not Achilles recovery, that will test him this offseason
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was prepared to spend this past NBA season fighting his way back from a torn right Achilles tendon. He never anticipated the long journey back would take a detour because of a bout with shingles.
White House report lays out blueprint to fix shortfall of 10M US houses
White House economists say regulatory cuts could lead to more construction to stabilize prices, increase home ownership and fuel faster economic growth.
Why some workers are embracing AI while others won’t use it, according to new poll
Roughly 3 in 10 employees are frequent users of AI in their jobs, meaning they use it daily or a few times a week.
Pacers finish with worst record in franchise history
The Indiana Pacers, who came up one victory short of an NBA championship a year ago, completed their 2025-26 season on Sunday with a record-setting loss.
Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday
Around a fifth of the world’s traded oil typically flows through the Strait of Hormuz every day.
What to know about tax breaks for tips, overtime when filing state tax returns
Millions of Americans are expected to claim new federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime wages. But many people won’t get those same deductions on state income taxes.
Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna
Eight state attorneys general and DirecTV sued to block the merger between the local television giants, arguing that it would raise consumer prices and harm local journalism.
Federal court hears new case against Trump’s latest global tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday.
From ‘BuddhaBot’ to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here
As religious AI tools become increasingly common, many people are reckoning with how these technologies shape their relationship to faith, authority and spiritual guidance.