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Ford Rides Accounting Gains, High Prices To Big 2021 Profit
Ford Motor Co. reversed a loss and rode some big accounting changes to post a $17.94 billion net profit last year, even as it battled computer chip shortages that caused factory slowdowns and vehicle shortages.
Ottawans Fed Up With Trucker Blockade, Blame Police For Inaction
Frustrations are boiling over in Canada's capital as a protest by truckers against COVID19 vaccine mandates has clogged downtown Ottawa for a week and shows no sign of ending, with many residents angry at police for not breaking it up.
U.S. Oil Busts Through $90/bbl For First Time Since 2014
Oil prices surged in lateday trading Thursday, sending the U.S. crude benchmark through $90 a barrel for the first time since 2014 due to ongoing supply worries and as frigid weather cascades across the United States.
Soccer Foundation Endorses Parlow Cone For USSF President
The U.S. Soccer Foundation has urged its members to reelect Cindy Parlow Cone as U.S. Soccer Federation president rather than restore former president Carlos Cordeiro.
Las Vegas Aces Re-sign 2020 WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson
The Las Vegas Aces have resigned A'ja Wilson, locking up the 2020 WNBA MVP at the start of free agency.
MATCHDAY: Madrid Visits Athletic In Copa Quarterfinals
A look at whats happening in European soccer on Thursday:
Review: Finding Yourself In ‘The Worst Person In The World’
There is a fallacy of youthful restlessness thats easy to forget when its mostly in the rearview mirror: Its possible to both not know what you want while also being pretty sure of what you dont. Becoming who you are isnt some coherent, linear path with a...
Alphabet, Brinker International Rise; PayPal, Gilead Fall
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday:
U.S. Aircraft Carrier Runs Drills In Adriatic Amid Russia-Ukraine Tension
The U.S. admiral leading the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier strike group wouldn't speculate on Wednesday about what comes next after exercises in the Adriatic Sea end in the coming days. Navy rules prohibit talking about future operations.
Iran Reports Arrest Of No 2 In California-based Exile Group
Irans judiciary said Wednesday that the country's intelligence units have arrested the No. 2 leader of a littleknown militant Iranian opposition group based in California.
NBA Prospect Watch: UNC's Bacot A Rebounding Tour De Force
The preseason focus for North Carolinas Armando Bacot was about improving his shooting range for his long-term development and potential NBA career.
NCAA Earns $1.15B In 2021 As Revenue Returns To Normal
The NCAA generated more than $1.15 billion in revenue in 2021, returning to normal after the cancellation of the men's basketball tournament because of the pandemic in 2020 cost the association and its member schools $800 million.
Uprisings In Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso Indicate Return Of Coups In West Africa
As uprisings continue in the Sahel region of western Africa, is it indicative that coups are making a comeback in the region once known as 'coup belt'
Garoppolo To 49ers Fans: 'It's Been A Hell Of A Ride'
Before Jimmy Garoppolo finished his 17minute seasonending news conference, he wanted to deliver a message to the San Francisco 49ers fans who supported him the past five seasons.
English Soccer Improves Maternity Policy In New Contracts
An enhanced maternity policy will feature in new contracts for professional female players in English soccer beginning next season.
Hungarian PM Seeks Gas Deal With Putin Amid Ukraine Tensions
Hungarys prime minister lobbied for larger shipments of Russian natural gas Tuesday during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow amid high tensions over Russia's buildup of troops along Ukraine's borders.