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Yahoo's headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif, in July 2016.

Yahoo Will Become 'Altaba' If Verizon Buys Its Internet Business

If the $4.8 billion deal goes through, more than half of the company's current board members, including Yahoo's CEO, Marissa Mayer, will step down.

Journalism Group Releases Full List Of People, Companies Named In 'Panama Papers'

The database includes more than 7,000 names from the United States and more than 300,000 entries overall.

Gandoufly steamed clams are a favorite snack on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, where Egyptians flock on the weekends to escape Cairo's heat and humidity.

Swimming And Snacking On Egypt's North Coast

On summer weekends, Egyptians flee Cairo's sweltering heat and head to the Mediterranean coast. There, they lounge on the beach, and — thanks to hardworking vendors — they can snack on steamed clams and sweet treats without leaving the shade of their umbrellas.

The Axioma superyacht, seen in Gibraltar in March, once belonged to Russian oligarch Dmitrievich Pumpyansky. The vessel was seized last March in accordance with sanctions imposed by Britain and the European Union. It will be auctioned off Tuesday, with the proceeds going to JP Morgan Chase.

A multimillion-dollar superyacht once owned by a Russian oligarch has gone to auction

The yacht can accommodate 12 guests in six cabins, as well as a 20-person crew. An infinity pool, full-service spa, luxury cinema and a gymnasium are just a few of the vessel's luxuries.

Robert Smith of The Cure performs in Glastonbury, England, in 2019. This week, he shared his frustrations with Ticketmaster, and announced Thursday that the company would lower fees and offer partial refunds to The Cure's ticket purchasers.

Robert Smith of The Cure convinces Ticketmaster to give partial refunds, lower fees

The announcement came a day after Smith shared his frustrations with Ticketmaster, saying he was "sickened" by the company's fees. Fans who bought Cure tickets will get a $5-$10 refund.

Wisconsin Is Latest State To Consider Fees On Electric, Hybrid Vehicles

The state's transportation department faces a deficit and is looking for ways to raise $750 million over the next two years.

After a Cologuard screening test for colon cancer comes back positive, patients may have to pay for additional diagnostic tests.

When A Screening Test For Colon Cancer Leads To A Pricey Follow-Up

Most screening tests for colon cancer are covered by insurance. But if the results are positive, patients may require a diagnostic colonoscopy that may not be fully paid for by insurance.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, which is more sustainable: real or plasticky?

It's time to discuss one of the perennial debates of the holiday season. Are real Christmas trees or their fake counterparts more eco-friendly?

A helicopter is refueled at an airfield in Sao Paulo in 2009. The wealthy rely on helicopters in Brazil to avoid the gridlocked traffic. Politicians who frequently use helicopters, even for short commutes, are now coming under criticism.

Brazil's Highflying VIPs Face Backlash Over Air Travel

The recent protests in Brazil highlighted poor public transportation services. Now, politicians who rely on frequent helicopter flights, even for short trips, are under scrutiny.

Shady Rest Country Club was established when a group of Black businessmen bought it in 1921. Golfers and tennis players were active. In the evening, its nightclub in the basement was a haven for entertainers such as Ella Fitzgerald, who gave shows there after performances in New York. The club, Villa Casanova, has to be restored.

The nation's first Black country club gets more than love in its coffers

Shady Rest Country Club in Scotch Plains, N.J., was established in 1921. The sports and entertainment venue is being renovated, with help from a special historic preservation program.

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