US business stockpiles rise in May
U.S. businesses added to their stockpiles in May, while sales rose for a third straight month. Business stockpiles in May edged up 0.3 percent from the previous month on a seasonally adjusted basis, the …
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US retail sales fall in June as consumers stay cautious
Americans cut back their spending at stores and restaurants last month, a sign that they remain cautious despite robust job growth in the past year. Retail sales fell 0.3 percent in June, the Commerce …
Greece needs debt relief far beyond EU plans: secret IMF report
The updated debt sustainability analysis (DSA) was sent to euro zone governments late on Monday, hours after Athens and its 18 partners agreed in principle to open negotiations on a third bailout programme of up to 86 billion euros in return for tougher austerity measures and structural reforms. “The dramatic deterioration in debt sustainability points to the need for debt relief on a scale that would need to go well
Actor Jesse Eisenberg compares Comic-Con to genocide
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jesse Eisenberg’s Comic-Con experience apparently wasn’t a joy.
Plan to sell off NYC Opera's name is withdrawn
NEW YORK (AP) — A plan to sell off the New York City Opera’s name and other assets has been withdrawn.
No criminal charges for Grande after doughnut licking video
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (AP) — It brought on two long YouTube apologies, but Ariana Grande’s doughnut licking video won’t lead to criminal charges.
Author Jeff Lindsay says goodbye to serial killer Dexter
MIAMI (AP) — Spoiler alert: Book Dexter does not become a lumberjack.
Jimmy Fallon back at 'Tonight' following gruesome injury
NEW YORK (AP) — “Tonight” show host Jimmy Fallon spent 10 days in a hospital intensive care unit after tripping in his kitchen and injuring a finger so badly it required six hours of microsurgery to save.
Sports fan Joel McHale ready to take aim during ESPY Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joel McHale has landed the ultimate gig for a serious sports fan: hosting the ESPY Awards.
Jim Gaffigan: Being true to himself for laughs on new comedy
NEW YORK (AP) — On Jim Gaffigan’s new comedy series, “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” the popular standup comic plays a comic named Jim Gaffigan.