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Tickets to toothbrushes: BTS's money-making machine

Tickets to toothbrushes: BTS's money-making machine

The return of the world's biggest boy band BTS after their almost four-year hiatus looks set to be a major money-spinner -- potentially beating Taylor Swift. Ahead of the K-pop giants' massive comeback concert in Seoul on Saturday and the start of a world tour,

Record-breaking heat wave grips western US

Record-breaking heat wave grips western US

A record early heat wave striking the west of the United States on Friday is a one-in-500-years type event and all but certainly the result of human-caused climate change, experts say. The heat has been toppling records this week and was set to continue into the

Trump's Iran war rattles US swing voters ahead of midterms

Trump's Iran war rattles US swing voters ahead of midterms

Donald Trump's war with Iran is weighing on independent US voters, a crucial bloc likely to determine if the president's Republican Party maintains control of Congress in the November midterm elections. At a breakfast diner in Pennsylvania, a swing state where voters often shift between parties,

After Cuba beckons, Miami entrepreneurs are mostly reluctant to invest in the island

After Cuba beckons, Miami entrepreneurs are mostly reluctant to invest in the island

Havana announced this week that it would allow Cuban emigrants to invest to address the communist island's severe economic and energy crises. But in Miami, the epicenter of the diaspora, entrepreneurs are generally reluctant. "I don't think a single businessman, not a single Cuban in

Venezuela reshapes military in shift toward Washington

Venezuela reshapes military in shift toward Washington

A sweeping overhaul of Venezuela's top brass is designed to remake the armed forces and draw them closer to Washington, multiple military and political sources told AFP. Delcy Rodriguez has been in power for less than three months, but has already taken major steps to overhaul Venezuela'

Peru's crowded presidential race zeroes in on organized crime

Peru's crowded presidential race zeroes in on organized crime

For the 35 candidates vying to be Peru's next president, the question of how to beat back organized crime could be what it takes to break out ahead of the pack. The record number of presidential hopefuls aiming to become the South American country's ninth head

NBA champion Thunder say 'timing' prevents White House visit: report

NBA champion Thunder say 'timing' prevents White House visit: report

The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won't visit the White House while in Washington to play the Wizards on Saturday, citing a "timing" issue, The Athletic reported Friday. "We have been in touch with the White House and we are appreciative and grateful for