US criticizes Tunisian president on electoral chief
The United States on Tuesday criticized Tunisian President Kais Saied for giving himself the power to name the next election chief, urging respect for democratic norms.
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General Motors lifts 2022 profit forecast after mixed Q1
General Motors lifted its 2022 net income forecast Tuesday following a mixed quarter as it benefitted from strong consumer demand amid high vehicle prices despite lingering supply chain problems.
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Retired Colombian soldiers admit to murder of 120 civilians
Ten retired members of Colombia's military began admitting to victims' families on Tuesday their roles in the assassination of 120 civilians that were later presented as rebels killed in combat.
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Google-parent Alphabet see quarterly profit slip
Shares in Google's parent company Alphabet slipped Tuesday after the internet giant reported that earnings in the recently ended quarter missed market expectations, with profit down from a year earlier.
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Free speech or hate speech? Fears for Musk's Twitter
Elon Musk describes himself as a "free-speech absolutist," leaving rights groups fearful that Twitter will provide a forum for hate speech and disinformation under his ownership.
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At military parade, Kim vows to boost North Korea nuclear arsenal
North Korea will rapidly accelerate the development of its nuclear arsenal, leader Kim Jong Un said while overseeing a vast military parade showcasing his most powerful intercontinental ballistic missiles, state media reported Tuesday.
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Suns coach Williams fined after calling foul
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has been fined $15,000 after criticising officials in his team's playoff loss to New Orleans, the NBA said Tuesday.
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Nearly 60% of US population had Covid by February
By February of this year, 58 percent of the US population -- more than 190 million people -- had been infected with Covid, according to an antibody survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Tuesday.
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Can Twitter become more profitable under Elon Musk?
Since going public in 2013, Twitter has only occasionally turned a profit, even if it has a commanding role in politics and culture worldwide.
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Musings and missteps mark Musk on Twitter
Elon Musk's $44 billion deal to buy Twitter will make the world's richest person the master of a global platform where he has grabbed the spotlight with musings, quips, and barbs.
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