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Whistleblower reveals Colombia oil giant’s ‘awful’ pollution

Owen Pinnell BBC Eye Investigations BBC An iridescent film could be seen on the water surface in some places the BBC visited Colombian energy giant Ecopetrol has polluted hundreds of sites with oil, including water sources and biodiverse wetlands, the BBC World Service has found. Data leaked by a former employee reveals more than 800 […]

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Family of Boeing whistleblower sues company over his death

Theo Leggett Business correspondent, BBC News John Barnett This story contains details of someone taking their own life, which some readers may find distressing. The family of a Boeing whistleblower who took his own life last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company. The complaint alleges that John Barnett was subjected to […]

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In star-studded Los Angeles, it’s JuJu Watkins’ show

LOS ANGELES — USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb and her star player, JuJu Watkins, were invited to the annual Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala in May. In a who’s-who world of L.A. glitterati, Gottlieb was astounded by how many people flocked to Watkins. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and owner Mark Walter wanted to meet […]

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What’s in Your Emergency Travel Bag?

Everybody has those five or six things that can make or break a vacation — items that become clutch when you need quick support for your health, your hygiene or simply your comfort. Call it a travel emergency stash, a travel essentials kit or a save-the-day bag; whatever the name, it contains crucially helpful items […]

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Powell’s ‘Transitory’ Inflation Call Revives Memories of Pandemic

“Transitory” is back Jay Powell wants businesses and investors to know: The Fed chair shares their concerns about President Trump’s tariff skirmishes as the economic outlook dims. But there is a silver lining, he said Wednesday at a news conference. Tariff-driven inflation is likely to be “transitory” and just for this year. That’s the “base […]

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Trump Primed to Clash With Fed After Key Rate Decision

President Trump has never been shy about criticizing the Federal Reserve, frequently seeking to pressure the nation’s central bank into reducing interest rates more swiftly. “Interest Rates should be lowered, something which would go hand in hand with upcoming Tariffs!!!,” Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social last month, adding: “Lets Rock and Roll, America!!!” But […]

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