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Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump's debt

Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump's debt

WASHINGTON — Revelations that President Donald Trump is personally liable for more than $400 million in debt are casting a shadow that ethics experts say raises national security concerns he could be manipulated to sway U.S.
They wanted disruption in 2016. Now they're Trump defectors

They wanted disruption in 2016. Now they're Trump defectors

Shawna Jensen’s moment of reckoning came in March, as she sat in her suburban Fort Worth, Texas, living room next to her fireplace. Her laptop was open to a Zoom happy hour with five girlfriends.
Barry Jenkins to direct 'Lion King' sequel

Barry Jenkins to direct 'Lion King' sequel

NEW YORK — The Walt Disney Co. will make a sequel to the 2019 live-action “The Lion King,” with Barry Jenkins, the director of the Oscar-winning “Moonlight” and the James Baldwin adaptation “If Beale Street Could Talk,” set to direct.
Unfriendly skies: Airline workers brace for mass layoffs

Unfriendly skies: Airline workers brace for mass layoffs

DETROIT — The worries are growing for United Airlines flight attendant Jordy Comeaux. In a few days, he’ll be among roughly 40,000 airline workers whose jobs are likely to evaporate in an industry decimated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Crown prince becomes oil-rich Kuwait's new ruling emir

Crown prince becomes oil-rich Kuwait's new ruling emir

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah became the oil-rich nation's new ruling emir Tuesday night, reaching the highest post in the country after decades in its security services.
Judge says new royal book can be used in Meghan privacy case

Judge says new royal book can be used in Meghan privacy case

LONDON — The publisher of Britain’s Mail on Sunday newspaper can use the contents of a recent behind-the scenes book about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in its legal defence for an invasion of privacy lawsuit brought by the duchess, a judge ruled Tu
Billboard Awards: Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Malone to perform

Billboard Awards: Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Malone to perform

NEW YORK — Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Luke Combs and leading nominee Post Malone will perform at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.
Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nods

Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nods

NEW YORK — At last year’s Latin Grammy Awards, popular reggaeton and Latin trap musicians such as J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Ozuna were dismissed in the show’s top categories. This year, they dominate.
UK, Canada impose sanctions on Belarus president, officials

UK, Canada impose sanctions on Belarus president, officials

LONDON — Britain and Canada imposed sanctions Tuesday on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, his son and other senior government officials following the disputed presidential election and a crackdown on protesters in Belarus. U.K.
Consumer confidence posts solid gain to 101.8 in September

Consumer confidence posts solid gain to 101.8 in September

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence rebounded more quickly in September than most economists had expected though they remain far from levels that were the norm before the pandemic struck.
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