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Pope Chides Europe, Comforts Migrants on Return to Lesbos

Pope Francis has offered comfort to migrants at a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos

PayPal Saw Use of Its Buy Now, Pay Later Option Soar Nearly 400% on Black Friday, CEO Says

Buy now, pay later has been “one of the stars” of the holiday shopping season for PayPal, CEO Dan Schulman told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday.

Governments and Big Oil Were First. The Next Wave of Climate Lawsuits Will Target Banks and Boards

Financial institutions and individual board members could be the next targets of climate litigation cases.

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?Latino,' ‘Latinx' or ‘Hispanic'? For US Population of 62.1M, Debates Over Terms of Identity

Hispanic Heritage Month is often peppered with debates around what terms Latinos should use to identify themselves.

Blockbuster Movies Create Booms for Tourism — and Headaches for Locals

Blockbuster hits old and new like “The Godfather” and “The Lord of the Rings” can lead to a massive influx in tourism. But problems often follow.

Belarus Accused of ‘Hijacking' Plane to Arrest Activist, Provoking Outrage in the West

A Belarus warplane forced a Ryanair flight from Greece to Lithuania to land in Minsk and arrested a passenger, dissident journalist Roman Protas…

Constellation Brands Takes Stake in Black-Owned Rosé Manufacturer La FêTe Du Rosé

Constellation Brands took an undisclosed stake in La Fête du Rosé as part of its $100 million investment plan for Black and minority-owned busin…

Here's a Complete List of Destinations Opening to Vaccinated Travelers

More places are easing travel restrictions for vaccinated travelers, with some set to require inoculations from all travelers by the summer.

The EU's Huge Covid Stimulus Plan Has Hit an Obstacle — and It Could Delay the Funds

The EU’s coronavirus stimulus plan has hit a stumbling block after the German constitutional court raised questions about how the new debt is be…

Italy and France Ready to Restart AstraZeneca Vaccinations If Regulators Give the Green Light

France and Italy say they are ready to quickly restart inoculation programs with the AstraZeneca vaccine if regulators confirm it’s still safe t…

Draghi Has Changed Italy's Political Landscape ‘Dramatically,' Experts Say

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is already transforming the political scene in Rome and boosting financial markets.

See the List of the World's Most Underrated Food Destinations

A new survey of chefs and food enthusiasts named the most underrated food cities and countries around the world.

Hammer-Wielding Woman Arrested After Screaming Racist Tirade at Latino Couple

A woman in Texas is facing charges after being seen using a hammer to threaten a Latina doctor and her husband whom she mistakenly referred to b…

Authorities: NC Man Stabbed Dog to Death, Cut It in Half

Authorities say a North Carolina man stole and beat a dog named Tigger, stabbed it to death and used a chain saw to cut it in half