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Most pregnancy-related deaths in US are avoidable: CDC
Four out of five pregnancy-related deaths in the United States could be avoided, a new report by the nation's top public health agency says, as mothers in the country face a comparatively high mortality rate, especially among Black women.
Ad discrimination suit against McDonald's allowed to proceed
A federal judge has allowed a discrimination lawsuit to proceed that argues that McDonald's refuses to advertise on Black-owned media networks.
Social media greenwashing by fossil fuel interests 'rampant': study
A commercial plane photoshopped with the tail of a shark, hashtags that misleadingly evoke sustainability, tokenistic use of minorities to distract and to signal virtue: a Harvard report published Tuesday highlights rampant greenwashing by leading companies on social media.
Bills defender Jackson released from hospital after scary hit
Buffalo Bills defender Dane Jackson was released from hospital on Tuesday after tests showed he escaped serious injury in a scary collision against the Tennessee Titans, his team said.
Fiona batters Turks and Caicos as Category 3 hurricane
Hurricane Fiona battered the Turks and Caicos islands as a powerful Category 3 storm on Tuesday after leaving a trail of destruction in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
World leaders call for urgent action on food security
World leaders called Tuesday for urgent efforts to address global food insecurity, with fears mounting of a disastrous harvest next year due largely to the war in Ukraine.
ECB determined to stop inflation becoming 'embedded'
The European Central Bank is determined to stop soaring inflation becoming the norm, its president said Tuesday, as the coronavirus pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine put lasting pressure on prices.
Global stocks drop amid interest rate fears
Stocks retreated Tuesday as investors awaited an announcement by the US Federal Reserve on its next interest rate hike, with an increase also expected this week from the Bank of England, as both countries aim to tackle soaring inflation.
At UN, leaders warn of rising divisions amid Ukraine, climate woes
World leaders warned Tuesday that the Ukraine war risked creating a new era of divisions at a time when worsening climate change and rising food prices risk unleashing new instability.
Biden nominates new ambassador to Russia
US President Joe Biden nominated veteran diplomat Lynne Tracy Tuesday to serve as ambassador to Russia, after the retirement of current envoy John Sullivan.
Deeper resolve for global Presidents Cup side after LIV losses
Internationals captain Trevor Immelman says losing several top players to LIV Golf has deepened the determination of the players who will compete against the United States at the Presidents Cup.
Annaud returns to Hollywood with 'Notre-Dame on Fire' festival premiere
Perhaps more than any other French director, Jean-Jacques Annaud has always felt at home making films in Hollywood, with the American movie capital's flair for the epic and the spectacular.
Nine killed in campaign accident in Brazil
An auditorium hosting a campaign event ahead of Brazil's upcoming elections partially collapsed on Tuesday, killing nine people and injuring at least 31, authorities said.
Two dead, more than 3,000 buildings damaged in Mexico earthquake
Two people were killed and more than 3,000 buildings were damaged by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Mexico on the anniversary of two devastating tremors, authorities said Tuesday.
Horschel says LIV must wait, change for world ranking points
PGA players at the Presidents Cup pushed back Tuesday on a call by Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series players for world ranking points, saying they must wait and make major changes.
Britain cleans up, looks to future after queen's funeral
Flags on government buildings returned to full mast and an epic clean-up operation was under way on Tuesday as British public life resumed after the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
In the Ukrainian army, Soviet-era artillery bows out
Lurking in a gulley in a Ukrainian forest grove, the ageing Soviet-era Akatsiya 2S3 howitzer may be advanced in years but is not being retired just yet.
UN tackles food prices as Ukraine crisis spells disaster
World powers met Tuesday at the United Nations on how to address rising food insecurity, with dire warnings of a devastating harvest next year due to the war in Ukraine.
US plans funds for new Atlantic grouping on ocean health, security
The United States on Tuesday led an initiative of 18 Atlantic nations to step up cooperation in the ocean, putting another $100 million on the table to support the environment and maritime security while curbing rampant illegal fishing.
England win Twenty20 international on first Pakistan tour in 17 years
A new-look England side took the opening Twenty20 international by six wickets in Karachi on Tuesday, caping their return to Pakistan after 17 years in a memorable way.
Hertz to buy some 175,000 GM EVs through 2027
US rental car giant Hertz will buy up to 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors by the end of 2027, the companies announced Tuesday, as the auto industry grapples with concerns over climate change and petroleum dependency.
Kyrgyz leader seeks talks with Tajikistan after deadly clashes
Kyrgyzstan's leader said Tuesday he is prepared to negotiate as long as it takes with Tajikistan to resolve a deadly border dispute, while also vowing his forces would not cede "a centimeter" of land.
47 charged in Minnesota in $240 mn Covid fraud scheme
Forty-seven people in the northern US state of Minnesota have been charged in connection with a $240 million Covid relief fraud scheme, officials said Tuesday.
Formula One adds Las Vegas as 2023 calendar grows to 24 races
Formula One provisionally added a first race in Las Vegas to the 2023 schedule announced on Tuesday, taking the total to a record 24,
Golden Globes to bring scandal-hit awards back to TV: organizers
The scandal-hit Golden Globes, one of Hollywood's most important awards events, are to return to television next year, organizers said Tuesday, after being dumped by broadcasters and shunned by industry figures over ethics lapses.
US Fed opens policy meeting with steep rate hike on the table
US central bankers opened their two-day policy meeting on Tuesday with another steep interest rate hike seen as a near certainty amid stubbornly high inflation.
Torture victims come forward after Russian retreat
This month's dramatic Ukrainian advance north of Kharkiv drove Russian forces back across the border, and uncovered evidence of torture under their occupation.
New Brighton boss De Zerbi gets seal of approval from Guardiola
Brighton's new manager Roberto De Zerbi said on Tuesday he has received the seal of approval from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola after taking charge of the Premier League club.
Dutch unveil 17-bn-euro package for hard-hit households
The Dutch government announced an "unprecedented" 17.2 billion euro package on Tuesday to help citizens facing soaring energy prices and double-figure inflation driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Alarm grows over deadly Iran crackdown on protests
International alarm mounted on Tuesday over a deadly crackdown in Iran against protests sparked by death of young Iranian woman Mahsa Amini after her arrest by Tehran's notorious morality police.
UN chief warns of 'winter of discontent' as war and climate worsen
The head of the United Nations warned Tuesday of an upcoming "winter of global discontent" from rising prices, a warming planet and deadly conflicts as world leaders sought ways forward on Ukraine and Iran.
China should do more to help avoid debt crisis: US official
The "enormous scale" of Chinese lending to developing nations makes it critical Beijing do more to participate in restructurings to avoid a new international debt crisis, a senior US Treasury official said Tuesday.