At least 13 workers have been killed and another seven injured in a landslide at an unlicensed mine in southern Colombia, local officials say. Witnesses described hearing what they said sounded like an explosion at the open-air artisanal gold mine on Wednesday afternoon, moments before the workers below were trapped. But a local official said…
St. George is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Utah, United States. Located in southwestern Utah on the Arizona border Denistangneyjr | Istock | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the…
‘His English was terrible’: Mumbai founder reveals why he hired the candidate who became his best employee English fluency can often become an important part of job interviews in India. But what happens when a candidate struggles with the language while excelling at the actual work?Mumbai entrepreneur Kanan Bahl recently shared a hiring experience that…
Walmart says it has received nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds — and used some of that windfall to cut prices for consumers strained by inflation. The refunds helped boost Walmart’s profit, according to the company’s quarterly earnings report Thursday. “Customers tell us they’re still feeling some pressure,” said Walmart CEO John Furner. “Having the…
The two French journalists detained in Togo since last month have been charged with “false declarations” despite having the correct documents to work there, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has said. Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani had been filming a documentary in Kara, northern Togo, for France Télévisions when they were arrested on 27 July,…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that an accelerated buyback of government debt could be higher than the announced $4 billion. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news. Source link
California Attorney General Rob Bonta told CNBC’s David Faber on Thursday that the group of states suing to block Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would require “robust structural remedies” to reach a settlement in the antitrust case. “[Paramount] wanted to talk about everything except for what this case is about. They want to…
In an aerial view, the Decker Creek Power Station is seen on July 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images During a brainstorming session earlier this summer, a group of comedians and employees at beverage company Liquid Death kicked around an idea for a brazen new advertising campaign that would humorously shed…
Fantasy, mythology and folklore-inspired names can give a child’s name an added layer of meaning. Whether connected to ancient mythology, Arthurian legend, Welsh tradition or classic literature, each name carries a story that has survived across generations. For parents searching for something elegant, distinctive and filled with imagination, these names offer a beautiful place to…
Bond yields jumped Thursday, erasing the declines stemming from of the Treasury Department’s unusual intervention in the debt market a day earlier. In early trading, the 10-year Treasury bond yield rose as high as 4.71%, its highest level since Tuesday. The 30-year yield spiked to as high as 5.267%, rising just above the level yields…