Peter Granitzfeb News Today

Russias central bank sharply raised a benchmark interest rate to combat steep losses in the rubles value as sanctions crimp Russian economic activity.

Russias central bank sharply raises a benchmark interest rate to combat steep losses in the rubles value as sanctions crimp Russian economic activity.

The president called Russias recognition of two Ukrainian regions a "flagrant violation of international law" and announced sanctions targeting Russias ability to do business with the West.

Howard slapped a Wisconsin assistant coach Sunday after Michigan lost a mens college basketball game. The Big Ten suspended Howard for five games.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Facebooks parent company could owe billions of dollars in damages for selling the biometric data of unknowing users.

The federal government alleges Missouris Second Amendment Preservation Act has endangered public safety by prohibiting local law enforcement from cooperating with federal agencies.

Rival Lyft predicted the omicron surge would hinder growth, a sign that despite easing health restrictions, ride-hailing apps are still adapting to the pandemic.

Shares dropped more than 20% in after hours trading on news of slowing growth, competition and heavy spending on hardware.

Investors wiped more than $250 billion off the market value of Facebook owner Meta after the company warned competition from TikTok is weighing on growth.

The National Weather Service predicts a prolonged, major winter storm that could travel across parts of the Midwest into the Northeast later this week.