Trump’s treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s decision on a treasury secretary is about far more than whose…

Seven-year-old coder Sergey gets job offer from Russian IT firm

A Russian software company has invited a seven-year-old coding prodigy to join its management team, as…

Senegal’s governing party poised for parliamentary majority in boost for reform agenda

DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s governing party is poised to win a parliamentary majority as main opposition…

Astros ballpark to be renamed Daikin Park from Minute Maid Park on Jan. 1

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros’ home will get a new name on Jan. 1, becoming Daikin…

Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

Getty Images Roblox has announced it will block under-13s from messaging others on the online gaming…

No-frills US carrier Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

US budget carrier Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection after a long run of financial…

US regulators open 2 investigations into Ford recalls days after penalizing company

Just days after announcing a civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly on a recall,…

High gas and electricity prices likely to be the new normal, analyst says

Getty Images High domestic energy prices are likely to be “the new normal” with a slight…

Sri Lanka’s Marxist-leaning president appoints Cabinet after election win

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president swore in a 22-member Cabinet on Monday…

Nigeria’s richest man Aliko Dangote takes on the ‘oil mafia’

Getty Images Aliko Dangote made his money through sugar and cement Petrol production at Nigerian business…