US economy posts largest job gains in eight months in June

WASHINGTON: U.S. job growth surged in June as manufacturers and other employers boosted hiring, confirming the economy has regained speed after a first-quarter lull, but tepid wages suggested the Federal Reserve will probably not raise interest rates soon. Nonfarm payrolls increased

Post-Brexit, UK now spawns M&A Bargain Hunters

LONDON: In the wake of the country's June 23 vote to leave the European Union, the UK's stocks and currency dropped, presenting an attractive prospect to global buyers looking for cheap assets and giving local businesses an incentive to reduce their exposure at home. "Many euro and dollar

US probes brake failures on Harley-Davidson motorcycles

WASHINGTON: The US automotive safety regulator said Friday it is investigating complaints of brake failures on Harley-Davidson motorcycles that have resulted in reports of three crashes and two injuries. "Riders report sudden brake system failure occurring without warning," said the National

Among Dallas sniper victims: A newlywed, a navy veteran and parents

One slain officer was a newlywed. Another had survived multiple tours in Iraq, only to be killed back home in the US. A protester who doesn't normally march was shot trying to shield her sons. The stories of those killed or wounded in a sniper attack in Dallas during a protest over recent police