Famed investor Warren Buffett is donating $6 billion worth of his company’s stock to five foundations, bringing the total he has given to them since 2006 to roughly $60 billion, based on their value when received. Buffett said late Friday that the shares of Berkshire Hathaway will be delivered on …

BP’s stock price jumped as much as 10% after the Wall Street Journal reported that rival Shell is in early talks to acquire the British oil company. Shares of BP jumped $3.11, or 10%, to $32.94 in early afternoon trading. U.S.-listed shares of Shell, which is also U.K.-based, slid 3%.  …

An experienced skydiver died Saturday after her main parachute collided with another jumper’s gear, and her emergency chute failed to deploy, authorities said. Jasmine Black, 48, had completed more than 160 jumps prior to her final one over the weekend, said Upson County Sheriff Dan Kilgore. A preliminary investigation suggested …

Killer whales have been caught on video breaking off pieces of seaweed to rub and groom each other, scientists announced Monday, in what they said is the first evidence of marine mammals making their own tools. Humans are far from being the only member of the animal kingdom that has …

At least 16 people were hurt and at least one impact was reported in central Israel after Iran launched two waves of missiles at the country following the U.S. bombing of its nuclear sites, rescue services and reports said. Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service said in a statement that …

Honda is recalling 259,033 vehicles in the U.S. because a small number of them may have a brake pedal defect.  The cars’ brake pedal pivot pin was not properly staked during production, meaning the pedal can potentially move side to side, preventing motorists from safely stopping their cars, according to …

Some airlines have continued to suspend flights between the United States and the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.  United Airlines said it will pause its daily flights between New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport and Dubai “due to conflict in the region.” The airline did not …

A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — is being terminated under the Trump administration, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced. “On July 17, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer silo …

There’s a whole list of factors that go into keeping a city running smoothly, not least of which is local leadership. In times of turmoil — whether it’s a natural disaster, economic crisis or public health issue — Americans turn to their community leaders for answers. But what exactly sets …

Anker Innovations is recalling 1.15 million portable chargers after some consumers reported fires and explosions.   According to a notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the lithium-ion battery inside certain “PowerCore 10000” made by Anker, a China-based electronics maker, can overheat. That can lead to the “melting …