PepsiCo Breaks Out The Bubbly With $3.2 Billion Deal For SodaStream
It’s the latest foray into more-healthful offerings for the food and beverage giant, which has shifted away from its roots in cola toward products such as hummus and kombucha.
Taliban Answers Afghanistan’s Cease-Fire Offer With Ambush, Abductions
Since a brief truce in June, attacks by the militant group have left hundreds of people dead. President Ashraf Ghani is angling for a new peace deal, but the Taliban hasn’t taken him up on it.
‘New York Times’ Reports Asia Argento Paid Off An Accuser Of Her Own
Argento has accused disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein of rape. According to documents leaked to the Times, she also paid $380,000 to a man who accused her of sexually assaulting him when he was 17.
What Corey Lewandowski told us about Donald Trump’s Rolls-Royce
Corey Lewandowski walked into the St. Regis Hotel Wednesday morning clutching a big can of Monster energy drink. Lewandowski could not have been more engaging with the 36 reporters in the room. Lewandowski, who remains a Trump confidant despite his f…
What Ending Bailout Means For Greece
Greece is formally exiting its bailout loan program today after eight years of austerity and financial reforms. Many ordinary Greeks have very little to celebrate.
As Relations Improve, North And South Korea Revive Cross-Border Reunions
On Monday, a group of South Koreans boarded a bus and traveled to North Korea for reunions with relatives who became separated before and during the Korean War.
Ordinary Iranians Acknowledge The Pinch Of Tightened U.S. Sanctions
Iranians say they’re feeling the strain of an economic crisis and they know it could get worse as the U.S. ramps up sanctions. But many Iranians blame their government.
News Brief: President Trump’s Latest Rant, Venezuela’s Economy
Trump responds to New York Times story that details cooperation between White House counsel Don McGahn and special counsel Robert Mueller’s inquiry. Venezuela takes dramatic steps to stem inflation.
Outbreak Of Ebola Virus In Conflict-Ridden Congo Worsens
An outbreak in the eastern area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is posing an unprecedented challenge for health workers. The remote region is volatile — making access difficult.
Germans With Migrant Backgrounds Take To Twitter To Share Stories
After a German soccer player of Turkish descent was criticized during the World Cup, other Germans with immigrant backgrounds have been talking about the systemic racism they face.
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