Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom

Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for — with the same minuscule odds. The expansion, first announced in April through an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association in the U.S. and Allwyn UK, … Read more

World Cup boosts beer sales in England’s pubs, some are still facing last orders

LONDON — Scotland fans famously drank Boston dry. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But while the team’s exploits on the field could not match the success of their supporters, pubs in England — some of which are struggling financially — have been boosted by the … Read more

Levi’s CEO Michelle Gass hopes to round up more sales from women

From the gold miners of the 1840s to Apple CEO Steve Jobs, Levi Strauss has been the denim brand of choice for iconic American entrepreneurs for nearly two centuries — most of them male. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The company is now trying to … Read more

U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iran attacks tankers

The Trump administration on Tuesday revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.  The Treasury Department said that “General License X,” which was issued two weeks ago as part of an interim peace … Read more

The best 4th of July sales worth shopping right now: Save up to 70% on Apple, Yeti and more

The Fourth of July weekend is here, and if you missed out on getting your favorite items on sale during Prime Day, this is a great time to buy them at a discount. Many of our favorite brands and retailers, including Amazon, Home Depot and Dick’s Sporting Goods, are offering deep discounts of up to … Read more

The best 4th of July sales worth shopping right now: Save up to 65% on Apple, Yeti and more

The Fourth of July is almost here, and if you missed out on getting your favorite items on sale during Prime Day, this is a great time to buy them at a discount. Many of our favorite brands and retailers are offering deep discounts of up to 65 percent during the holiday weekend, and now … Read more

Alibaba to pay US $600M to settle allegations it allowed illegal sales

WASHINGTON — The Chinese tech giant Alibaba will pay $600 million to resolve a dispute with the U.S. government over allegations that the Hangzhou-based firm sold and imported illegal pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, regulated chemicals, and pill-making equipment into the U.S. Alibaba operates some of the world’s largest e-commerce platforms, including Alibaba.com and AliExpress.com. The U.S. … Read more