Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says he will keep sportswashing

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud attends Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment event on the day of the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, September 9, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman embraced accusations of "sportswashing" to rehabilitate the country's image, as...

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Hollywood studios, writers near agreement to end strike, hope to finalize deal Thursday, sources say

Writers and producers are near an agreement to end the Writers Guild of America strike after meeting face-to-face on Wednesday, people close to the negotiations told CNBC's David Faber on Wednesday.The two sides met and hope to finalize a deal Thursday, the sources said. While optimistic, the people told...

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U.S. will again offer free at-home Covid tests starting Monday

Covid-19 home test kits are pictured in a store window during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, Jan. 19, 2022.Carlo Allegri | ReutersThe Biden administration on Wednesday said it will resume offering free at-home Covid tests to American households on Monday as the virus...

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