Sales in the six months through June were just over $58.3 billion. But Huawei Chairman Liang Hua says the company will “face difficulties” in the second half because of U.S. restrictions.
‘Cities Are Resilient,’ Says Baltimore Crime Novelist Laura Lippman
Lippman’s latest novel, Lady in the Lake, was inspired by two real-life Baltimore disappearances in the 1960s. She says Trump’s recent tweets show a “basic disrespect” for the residents of her city.
In Wake of Abuse Scandals, Bill Would Hold U.S. Olympic Organizations Accountable
Two senators have introduced a bill to address the failures in the U.S. Olympic system that allowed a team doctor to sexually abuse athletes for years.
Canadian Court Rules West Bank Wines Are Not A ‘Product Of Israel’
The labels interfere with consumers’ ability to make informed decisions, Justice Anne Mactavish said Monday. David Kattenburg, a self-described wine lover, had argued that the labels were misleading.
Study Asks If War Makes A Person More … Or Less … Religious
The researchers looked at responses of 1,709 people in three countries that have undergone prolonged, brutal conflict. The findings hold encouraging news — and a cautionary note.
Katy Perry, Juicy J And Dr. Luke Liable For Copyright Infringement For ‘Dark Horse’
In a unanimous decision delivered July 29, a jury ruled Katy Perry’s 2013 hit “Dark Horse” improperly copied the 2009 Christian rap song “Joyful Noise.”
Your Guide To Tonight’s Democratic Presidential Debate
The potentially consequential second round of Democratic debates kicks off Tuesday in Detroit at 8 p.m. ET.
Woodstock At 50: The Unheard Recordings
In this defining interview, Andy Zax, producer of a massive new Woodstock box set, shares previously unheard recordings from the festival and the remarkable stories behind them.
Woman Charged As Hacker In Capital One Data Breach Exposing Over 100 Million Customers
The country’s seventh-largest bank says the information was taken from a hack of credit card applications submitted over a 14-year period.
Prison Riot In Northern Brazil Leaves At Least 57 Inmates Dead
Authorities say inmates belonging to one gang at the prison in Pará state set fire to a building housing members of a rival gang. At least 16 of the dead were found decapitated, officials said.
Irritating Compounds Discovered In ‘Vape Juice’
Research chemists who analyzed a number of flavored e-liquids found that some ingredients combine on the shelf to create “acetals” — compounds likely to irritate or inflame airways when inhaled.
Barr Changes Asylum Rules, Limits Family Endangerment Claims
The attorney general says Congress never intended for asylum-seekers to include family members as part of a “particular social group” eligible for protection.
Census Finds Nearly 3,000 Tigers In India
The country counted a total of 2,967 wild tigers, an increase of more than 30% in four years.
Putin Opposition Leader Jailed Again After Suspected Poisoning
Supporters say Alexei Nalvany was exposed to a chemical agent while serving a 30-day sentence for leading an opposition action against the Kremlin.
Boeing 737 Max Grounding Takes Toll On Airlines And Passengers
Airlines around the world are cutting flights because of the grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max. That’s created disruptions for passengers during the busy summer travel season and hit airlines financially.
Feds Say They’ve Arrested Suspected ‘Pink Lady Bandit’ Behind Four Bank Robberies
“The pink lady is changing her trademark to an orange jumpsuit,” a North Carolina sheriff said. She got her nickname because she often wore a hot pink purse. A suspected accomplice was also arrested.
With An Eye Toward Lower Emissions, Clean Air Travel Gets Off The Ground
Air travel is set to grow dramatically. It will be a while before electric planes truly take off, but people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint now with offsets and “flight shaming.”
As U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume, A Deal Remains Uncertain
U.S. trade negotiators are heading to Shanghai for talks with their Chinese counterparts this week, but there appears to be little pressure for a settlement in the year-old conflict.
Seizures Of Methamphetamine Are Surging In The U.S.
The amount of meth seized in the U.S. more than doubled from 2017 to 2018. That translates to lots more meth, along with cocaine and other stimulants, on the streets — and likely more deaths.
Lil Nas X Lassos The Record For Longest-Running No. 1 Song In U.S. Chart History
The song’s now-unparalleled success is, more than anything else, a pure expression of how the Internet is now everything. Welcome to the future, y’all.
Bugged By Insects? ‘Buzz, Sting, Bite’ Makes The Case For 6-Legged Friends
The decline of Earth’s insect population may have serious consequences for humans, says scientist Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson. Insects are the world’s janitors, as well as pollinators and a food source.
Yum Yum Sauce: The Making Of An American Condiment
Japanese steakhouses often serve a creamy orange-pink sauce alongside a steaming meal. Online, fans obsess over hacking the recipe for this “Japanese classic,” but its roots are firmly American.
Key Senators So Far Silent On John Ratcliffe, Trump’s Pick For New Top Spy
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats is a former member of Congress and remained popular on Capitol Hill. John Ratcliffe, the president’s new pick, is a comparative newcomer.
Suspected Boko Haram Attack On Nigerian Funeral Procession Kills At Least 60 People
The militant group has been waging an insurgency in Nigeria and surrounding countries for a decade, killing tens of thousands of people and displacing about 2.4 million others.
Who Will Be Puerto Rico’s Next Governor?
The island’s justice secretary, Wanda Vázquez, was expected to replace Gov. Ricardo Rosselló but says she doesn’t want the job. The next person in line doesn’t meet the minimum age requirement of 35.
India’s #MeToo Movement, One Year On
Nearly a year after the movement exploded across the country, some activists worry that the fight against sexual harassment has stalled.
Kamala Harris Releases ‘Medicare For All’ Plan With A Role For Private Insurers
The plan clears up confusion over Harris’ position, allowing private Medicare plans that follow certain standards. New taxes would be added on stock trades and households earning over $100,000.
Sickle Cell Patient Reveals Why She Is Volunteering For Landmark Gene-Editing Study
Victoria Gray, 34, of Forest, Miss., hopes the gene-editing technique CRISPR will relieve her lifelong suffering caused by the genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people around the world.
A New Old Way To Combat Toxic Algae: Float It Up, Then Skim It Off
Massive blooms of blue-green algae are choking Florida’s waterways. On Lake Okeechobee, the Army Corps of Engineers is testing methods based on wastewater treatment to remove the green slime.
Despite ‘Loss Of Faith’ In Kim Jong Un, The U.S. Tries Again For A Nuclear Deal
After multiple frustrations, U.S. strategists are asking if the North Korean leader is capable of making the nuclear deal the Trump administration wants.
Biden Promises No More Mr. Nice Guy In 2nd Democratic Debate
The former vice president is expected to be tested again on race, as he spars with Sens. Cory Booker and Kamala Harris, the two leading African American candidates, over policing and health care.
Debate May Be Last-Ditch Effort For Struggling Democrats To Stay Alive
As of now, just seven candidates meet the requirements to make the debate stage in September: Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, Beto O’Rourke and Cory Booker.
Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting: Boy, 6, Is Among 4 Dead In California
“He was joyful, always wanted to play, always positive,” Alberto Romero said of his son, Stephen. Police say the gunman got a rifle onto the park grounds by cutting through a fence.
Dan Coats, Who Challenged President Trump, Is Ousted From Top Intelligence Job
The departure of the director of national intelligence means that almost every senior member of President Trump’s original national security team is gone from his or her job.
Russi Taylor, Voice Of Minnie Mouse For Over 30 Years, Dies At 75
Taylor also played Martin Prince on The Simpsons and a number of other iconic animated characters. Her husband, Wayne Allwine famously portrayed Mickey Mouse and died in 2009.
‘I Know That They’re Cared For.” Why One Mom Has Chosen To Foster Migrant Children
Unaccompanied minors cross the border without family or support. “Any kid that’s in my house is, at least while they’re here, safe,” says one foster mother, Christi.