Today: October 31, 2024
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Economy|Finance|World

Some companies change tack in China with no recovery in sight

Companies around the world are starting to cut prices and costs and scale back activity in China, as the

October 28, 2024
Some companies change tack in China with no recovery in sight
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Indonesia's Prabowo wants key buildings in new capital ready in 4 years

Indonesia's new leader Prabowo Subianto wants to complete key government and parliamentary buildings in the country's $32 billion new capital city in the next four years, according

October 28, 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo wants key buildings in new capital ready in 4 years
Business|Europe|Finance

European airlines struggle with plane delays, high costs in Q3

Europe's major airlines including Lufthansa and Air France-KLM are expected to report another quarter dragged down by rising costs and limited planes, with no

October 28, 2024
European airlines struggle with plane delays, high costs in Q3
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Thousands protest in Georgia as opposition challenges election results

Thousands of people protested outside Georgia's parliament in Tbilisi on Monday after the governing party won an election marked by reports of

October 28, 2024
Thousands protest in Georgia as opposition challenges election results
Uncategorized

In their own words: What it's like in a 'chaos' Congress and why these lawmakers keep coming back

Polarizing

October 28, 2024
In their own words: What it's like in a 'chaos' Congress and why these lawmakers keep coming back
Election|Opinion|Political|US

US voters concerned about post-election violence and efforts to overturn the results: AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds that American voters are approaching the presidential election with deep unease about what could follow

October 28, 2024
US voters concerned about post-election violence and efforts to overturn the results: AP-NORC poll
Business|Economy|Finance

Singapore central bank expects GDP at upper end of 2%-3% range in 2024 and 2025

Singapore's central bank said on Monday it expects 2024 gross domestic product growth at the upper end of the 2%-3% forecast range, and for next year to have a

October 28, 2024
Singapore central bank expects GDP at upper end of 2%-3% range in 2024 and 2025
Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ on quest for better communication as more rate hikes loom

Aside from the mixed policy signals dropped during his trip to the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington, Bank of Japan Governor

October 28, 2024
BOJ on quest for better communication as more rate hikes loom
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

The dispute around a women's volleyball team touches on a broader question: How to define 'fair'

One member of the women’s volleyball team at San Jose State University is part of a lawsuit challenging the presence of transgender athletes in women’s college sports

October 28, 2024
The dispute around a women's volleyball team touches on a broader question: How to define 'fair'
Election|US

Here's what to watch in the final full week of the presidential campaign

Uncertainty reigns entering the final full week of the 2024 campaign with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a razor-thin presidential contest

October 28, 2024
Here's what to watch in the final full week of the presidential campaign
Sports

Brock Purdy helps the 49ers bounce back with a 30-24 victory over the Cowboys

Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score to send the San Francisco 49ers into their bye week on a high note with a 30-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys

October 28, 2024
Brock Purdy helps the 49ers bounce back with a 30-24 victory over the Cowboys
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

A French court postpones Gérard Depardieu's sex assault trial because of his health

A criminal court in Paris has postponed French actor Gérard Depardieu’s trial on charges of sexually assaulting two women on a film set because of concerns about his health, shifting the start of the proceedings to March

October 28, 2024
A French court postpones Gérard Depardieu's sex assault trial because of his health
Asia|World

Myanmar's civil war reshaped in past year with coordinated offensive by powerful resistance groups

Three well-armed militias launched a surprise joint offensive in northeastern Myanmar a year ago, breaking a strategic stalemate with the regime’s military with rapid gains of huge swaths of territory that inspired others to attack around the country

October 28, 2024
Myanmar's civil war reshaped in past year with coordinated offensive by powerful resistance groups
Asia|World

Resistance forces push military regime close to brink in Myanmar

Three well-armed militias launched a surprise joint offensive in northeastern Myanmar a year ago, breaking a strategic stalemate with the regime’s military with rapid gains of huge swaths of territory that inspired others to attack around the country

October 28, 2024
Resistance forces push military regime close to brink in Myanmar
Business|Entertainment|US

California proposes increasing annual film tax credit to $750 million

Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed increasing the money available for film and television production incentives in California to $750 million annually from $330 million, his office said on

October 28, 2024
California proposes increasing annual film tax credit to $750 million
Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion|US

Bad Bunny shows support for Harris after comedian makes offensive comment about Puerto Rico at Trump rally

Bad Bunny shows support for Harris after comedian makes offensive comment about Puerto Rico at Trump rally

October 28, 2024
Bad Bunny shows support for Harris after comedian makes offensive comment about Puerto Rico at Trump rally
Sports

Stephen Curry sprains left ankle in Warriors' loss

Stephen Curry injured his left ankle late in the third quarter of a 112-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, tried to return then sat down again and left the court

October 28, 2024
Stephen Curry sprains left ankle in Warriors' loss
Asia|Crime|Lifestyle|World

Police out in force to prevent rowdy Halloween celebrations in Shanghai

Shanghai police patrolled the downtown streets over the weekend to crack down on Halloween celebrations in China's most international city. 

October 28, 2024
Police out in force to prevent rowdy Halloween celebrations in Shanghai
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Korea Zinc attempts to fend off takeover with $1.5 billion share buyback

Korea Zinc said on Monday it has secured 9.85% of the company's shares in a $1.5 billion buyback that it launched to block shareholders from selling

October 28, 2024
Korea Zinc attempts to fend off takeover with $1.5 billion share buyback
Asia|Economy|Election|Finance

Stock market today: Wall Street climbs ahead of a big week for Big Tech as oil drops 6%

U.S. stocks closed broadly higher as gains by some Big Tech companies helped offset a skid in oil-and-gas stocks

October 28, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street climbs ahead of a big week for Big Tech as oil drops 6%
MidEast|Technology|World

Middle East latest: Israel passes 2 laws restricting UN agency that distributes aid in Gaza

Israeli lawmakers have passed two laws that could threaten the work of the main United Nations agency providing aid to people in Gaza by barring it from operating on Israeli soil

October 28, 2024
Middle East latest: Israel passes 2 laws restricting UN agency that distributes aid in Gaza
Arts|Food

Once illegal, this Japanese alcohol is making a comeback

Once illegal, this Japanese alcohol is making a comeback

October 28, 2024
Once illegal, this Japanese alcohol is making a comeback
Business|Finance

Boeing plans to launch effort to raise over $15 billion in capital as early as Monday, source says

Boeing is set to launch as early as Monday its plan to raise more than $15 billion in capital, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters.

October 28, 2024
Boeing plans to launch effort to raise over $15 billion in capital as early as Monday, source says
Europe|World

Russia bomb attack shatters historic building in Ukraine's Kharkiv

A Russian guided bomb attack on Kharkiv on Monday shattered much of the Derzhprom building, one of the most celebrated landmarks in Ukraine's second city,

October 28, 2024
Russia bomb attack shatters historic building in Ukraine's Kharkiv
Asia|Business|Economy

China's private tutoring firms emerge from the shadows after crackdown

China is quietly easing regulatory pressure on private tutoring operators as it looks to revive a flagging economy, spurring a nascent

October 28, 2024
China's private tutoring firms emerge from the shadows after crackdown
Political|US

Fact check: Debunking 16 false claims Trump made at Madison Square Garden

Fact check: Debunking 16 false claims Trump made at Madison Square Garden

October 28, 2024
Fact check: Debunking 16 false claims Trump made at Madison Square Garden
US

Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump's false claim about inflation

Donald Trump made a series of false claims about immigration and other subjects in his speech at his rally at Madison Square Garden. CNN's Daniel Dale has the facts.

October 28, 2024
Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump's false claim about inflation
Sports|US

Tyrique Stevenson taunts Commanders fans seconds before Bears lose on Hail Mary touchdown

Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson could be seen taunting fans seconds before he and his teammates gave up a Hail Mary touchdown with time expired to lose to the Washington Commanders 18-15

October 28, 2024
Tyrique Stevenson taunts Commanders fans seconds before Bears lose on Hail Mary touchdown
Uncategorized

Eli Lilly gets nod to launch weight-loss drug in Hong Kong - Bloomberg News

Eli Lilly expects to start selling its weight-loss drug in Hong Kong as early as the end of this year, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

October 28, 2024
Eli Lilly gets nod to launch weight-loss drug in Hong Kong - Bloomberg News
Business|Food

McDonald’s to resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants after beef patties in Colorado test negative for E. coli

McDonald’s to resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants after beef patties in Colorado test negative for E. coli

October 28, 2024
McDonald’s to resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants after beef patties in Colorado test negative for E. coli
Election|Political|US

Biden to vote in presidential election on Monday

U.S. President Joe Biden will cast his early-voting ballot in the presidential election on Monday, according to the White House.

October 27, 2024
Biden to vote in presidential election on Monday
Crime|Opinion|US

Trump loyalists spew racist, vulgar attacks at Harris and Democrats at New York City rally

Trump loyalists spew racist, vulgar attacks at Harris and Democrats at New York City rally

October 27, 2024
Trump loyalists spew racist, vulgar attacks at Harris and Democrats at New York City rally
Asia|Business|Health

Olympus CEO ousted after allegation of illegal drug purchase, shares slump

Japanese endoscope manufacturer Olympus Corp said on Monday it has sacked Chief Executive Stefan Kaufmann after an allegation that he had purchased illegal drugs,

October 27, 2024
Olympus CEO ousted after allegation of illegal drug purchase, shares slump
Asia|Election|Finance|Political|World

Japan's government in flux after election gives no party majority

The make-up of Japan's future government was in flux on Monday after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's scandal-tainted

October 27, 2024
Japan's government in flux after election gives no party majority
Crime|World

Former Bolivian president claims his car was hit by gunfire in attempted assassination

Former Bolivian president claims his car was hit by gunfire in attempted assassination

October 27, 2024
Former Bolivian president claims his car was hit by gunfire in attempted assassination
Asia|Economy

Stocks gain, oil falls 6%; big tech-related earnings on tap this week

Global stock indexes rose on Monday as investors awaited earnings reports this week from several of the biggest U.S. tech-related companies, while oil

October 27, 2024
Stocks gain, oil falls 6%; big tech-related earnings on tap this week
Asia|Economy|Finance

China launches new lending tool before year-end loan expiry

China's central bank launched a new lending tool on Monday to inject more liquidity into the market and support credit flow in the banking system ahead of the

October 27, 2024
China launches new lending tool before year-end loan expiry
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Battery maker LGES offers measured 2025 outlook after slow EV demand drags down Q3 profit

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution said on Monday it had a "conservative" view of revenue growth next year and that it will significantly

October 27, 2024
Battery maker LGES offers measured 2025 outlook after slow EV demand drags down Q3 profit
Business|Economy|Entertainment

California governor proposes more than doubling the state’s film and TV tax incentives

California governor proposes more than doubling the state’s film and TV tax incentives

October 27, 2024
California governor proposes more than doubling the state’s film and TV tax incentives
Business|Economy

UK employers show further signs of pre-budget nerves

British business confidence sank to a four-month low in October ahead of the first budget plan from the country's new government, a survey showed on Monday, echoing other signs of

October 27, 2024
UK employers show further signs of pre-budget nerves
Business|Europe|Finance

Seven European countries match US in startup-friendly laws, report says

Seven European countries have changed their laws to increase employee ownership in startups to rival the U.S. in attracting talent and investment, while other countries are

October 27, 2024
Seven European countries match US in startup-friendly laws, report says
Sports|US

Jayden Daniels' Hail Mary TD to Noah Brown gives Commanders 18-15 win over Bears

Jayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown on a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired to give the Washington Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday

October 27, 2024
Jayden Daniels' Hail Mary TD to Noah Brown gives Commanders 18-15 win over Bears
Australia|Business|Economy

Zero-carbon ammonia for shipping faces cost, safety challenges

At one of the world's biggest bulk export ports in Western Australia, shippers safely completed the first transfer of ammonia from one vessel to another last month

October 27, 2024
Zero-carbon ammonia for shipping faces cost, safety challenges
Crime|US

A man told police he had fallen off a cliff after being chased by a bear. Now he’s suspected of murder

A man told police he had fallen off a cliff after being chased by a bear. Now he’s suspected of murder

October 27, 2024
A man told police he had fallen off a cliff after being chased by a bear. Now he’s suspected of murder
Election|Political|US

Harris says ‘victory runs through Philly’ while courting Black and Latino voters in Pennsylvania

Harris says ‘victory runs through Philly’ while courting Black and Latino voters in Pennsylvania

October 27, 2024
Harris says ‘victory runs through Philly’ while courting Black and Latino voters in Pennsylvania
Sports

Mahomes passes for 262 yards and 2 TDs, Chiefs beat Raiders 27-20 to improve to 7-0

Patrick Mahomes passed for 262 yards and two touchdowns and the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs remained undefeated with a 27-20 victory over Las Vegas

October 27, 2024
Mahomes passes for 262 yards and 2 TDs, Chiefs beat Raiders 27-20 to improve to 7-0
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says 'Ukraine plus Northern Europe' co-operation format gaining speed

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that cooperation within the 'Ukraine plus Northern Europe' format is gaining speed with more steps that can increase pressure on

October 27, 2024
Zelenskiy says 'Ukraine plus Northern Europe' co-operation format gaining speed
Asia|Economy|Finance

Yen remains under pressure after Japan election

The yen hit three-month lows against the dollar on Monday, remaining under pressure as an election loss by Japan's ruling coalition raises political and monetary

October 27, 2024
Yen remains under pressure after Japan election
Business|Food|Health

McDonald’s rules out beef patties as source of E. coli outbreak

McDonald’s on Sunday ruled out beef patties as a source of the E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers, which has killed at least one person and sickened nearly 75 others.

October 27, 2024
McDonald’s rules out beef patties as source of E. coli outbreak
Americas|Crime|World

Mexico's Sinaloa state reports 14 murders in one day amid wave of violence

Authorities in Mexico's Sinaloa state said on Sunday that at least 14 people were killed the day before amid a wave of violence that erupted after drug trafficker Ismael "El

October 27, 2024
Mexico's Sinaloa state reports 14 murders in one day amid wave of violence
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Opinion|US|Videos

Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump event

Bad Bunny threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage."

October 27, 2024
Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump event
Asia|World

North Korea blames South's military for drone intrusion

North Korea's defence ministry blamed South Korea's military for sending drones into its territory for political purposes, calling it an infringement upon the

October 27, 2024
North Korea blames South's military for drone intrusion
Sports

Heat unveil statue of Dwyane Wade outside the front of team's arena

Dwyane Wade is now the first Miami Heat player with a statue outside the team’s arena

October 27, 2024
Heat unveil statue of Dwyane Wade outside the front of team's arena
MidEast|US|World

Israeli MP behind bill to expel key UN agency accuses US of interfering with process

Israeli MP behind bill to expel key UN agency accuses US of interfering with process

October 27, 2024
Israeli MP behind bill to expel key UN agency accuses US of interfering with process
Europe|Political|World

Alleging ‘Russian special operation,’ Georgian president calls for protests over disputed election

Alleging ‘Russian special operation,’ Georgian president calls for protests over disputed election

October 27, 2024
Alleging ‘Russian special operation,’ Georgian president calls for protests over disputed election
Food|Health

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder back on the menu after testing rules out beef patties as E. coli source

McDonald's says testing has ruled out beef patties as the source of the outbreak of E

October 27, 2024
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder back on the menu after testing rules out beef patties as E. coli source
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

Oil falls 6% on reduced risk of wider Middle East war

Oil prices tumbled 6% on Monday, or more than $4 a barrel, after Saturday's retaliatory strike by Israel against Iran's military bypassed oil and nuclear facilities,

October 27, 2024
Oil falls 6% on reduced risk of wider Middle East war
Sports|US

Tyler Reddick wins at Homestead, giving Michael Jordan a chance at the NASCAR title

Michael Jordan won a championship in Phoenix in 1993

October 27, 2024
Tyler Reddick wins at Homestead, giving Michael Jordan a chance at the NASCAR title
Crime|Technology|US

Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser, Washington Post reports

Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio from the phone calls of U.S. political figures including an unnamed campaign adviser of Republican presidential candidate

October 27, 2024
Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser, Washington Post reports
Sports|Videos|World

Sainz wins Mexico City Grand Prix as Norris tightens championship fight

Carlos Sainz Jr. won the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday and Lando Norris closed the gap in the Formula 1 championship race after another contentious battle with Max Verstappen

October 27, 2024
Sainz wins Mexico City Grand Prix as Norris tightens championship fight
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan election shockwaves kick off critical week

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

October 27, 2024
Japan election shockwaves kick off critical week
MidEast

How Biden pushed Israel to calibrate its strikes on Iran

Hours after Iranian missiles rained down on Israel on Oct.

October 27, 2024
How Biden pushed Israel to calibrate its strikes on Iran
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

ANZ Group flags around $130 million profit hit from Suncorp deal

Australian lender ANZ Group said on Monday its 2024 second half profit will take a A$196 million ($129.63 million) hit after taxes due to impacts from the acquisition of Suncorp's banking

October 27, 2024
ANZ Group flags around $130 million profit hit from Suncorp deal
Americas|Election|Political

Sao Paulo mayor Nunes re-elected, defeats leftist Boulos, Datafolha projection shows

Sao Paulo's Mayor Ricardo Nunes was reelected for another four years in Brazil's largest city, defeating leftist challenger Guilherme Boulos, according to a projection on Sunday

October 27, 2024
Sao Paulo mayor Nunes re-elected, defeats leftist Boulos, Datafolha projection shows
Economy|Election|Political|US

One presidential candidate’s policy could cost you $2,600+ per year. Here’s why

CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich explains how former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris’ tariff plans could affect American voters.

October 27, 2024
One presidential candidate’s policy could cost you $2,600+ per year. Here’s why
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Here’s what Harris and Trump are proposing for the economy

Here’s what Harris and Trump are proposing for the economy

October 27, 2024
Here’s what Harris and Trump are proposing for the economy
Sports|US

Cousins throws for 276 yards and 4 TDs as Falcons beat Bucs 31-26 to take control of NFC South

Kirk Cousins threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns to help the Atlanta Falcons take sole possession of first place of the NFC South with a 31-26 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

October 27, 2024
Cousins throws for 276 yards and 4 TDs as Falcons beat Bucs 31-26 to take control of NFC South
Sports|US

Winston throws 3 TD passes as Browns stun Jackson, Ravens 29-24 to end 5-game losing streak

Jameis Winston threw a 38-yard touchdown pass — his third of the game — to Cedric Tillman with 59 seconds left as the Cleveland Browns beat Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens 29-24 to snap a five-game losing streak

October 27, 2024
Winston throws 3 TD passes as Browns stun Jackson, Ravens 29-24 to end 5-game losing streak
Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Man wins $1 million lottery with $20 bill he found on the ground

Man wins $1 million lottery with $20 bill he found on the ground

October 27, 2024
Man wins $1 million lottery with $20 bill he found on the ground
Sports

Slumping star Aaron Judge and Yankees hope to break out when World Series shifts to NY for Game 3

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees need to start hitting if they’re going to climb back into this World Series

October 27, 2024
Slumping star Aaron Judge and Yankees hope to break out when World Series shifts to NY for Game 3
Sports|US

Kyler Murray rallies Cardinals to 28-27 win over Dolphins in Tua Tagovailoa's return

Kyler Murray drove the Cardinals into position for a game-winning field goal by Chad Ryland as time expired for the second straight week, and Arizona spoiled Tua Tagovailoa’s return from a concussion, beating the Miami Dolphins 28-27

October 27, 2024
Kyler Murray rallies Cardinals to 28-27 win over Dolphins in Tua Tagovailoa's return
Education|Lifestyle|US

A Missouri elementary school building has been renamed after its beloved longtime custodian

A Missouri elementary school building has been renamed after its beloved longtime custodian

October 27, 2024
A Missouri elementary school building has been renamed after its beloved longtime custodian
Election|Political|US

Appeals court keeps Virginia voter purge program blocked, setting up Supreme Court fight

Appeals court keeps Virginia voter purge program blocked, setting up Supreme Court fight

October 27, 2024
Appeals court keeps Virginia voter purge program blocked, setting up Supreme Court fight
Sports

Shohei Ohtani set to play for Dodgers in Game 3 of World Series following shoulder injury

Shohei Ohtani is set to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Monday night despite a partially dislocated left shoulder, according to manager Dave Roberts

October 27, 2024
Shohei Ohtani set to play for Dodgers in Game 3 of World Series following shoulder injury
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest after police shut down crowded event

Actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan

October 27, 2024
Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest after police shut down crowded event
Sports

Packers QB Jordan Love leaves game at Jaguars with a left groin injury

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love left his team's game at Jacksonville with a left groin injury in the third quarter

October 27, 2024
Packers QB Jordan Love leaves game at Jaguars with a left groin injury
Crime|Food

British chef Jamie Oliver urges followers to help solve the 'grate cheese robbery'

British chef Jamie Oliver is on the case of the stolen cheddar

October 27, 2024
British chef Jamie Oliver urges followers to help solve the 'grate cheese robbery'
Sports

CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round

Oregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4

October 27, 2024
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Sports

QB Jayden Daniels is active and expected to play for the Commanders against the Bears

Jayden Daniels is active and expected to play for the Washington Commanders against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears

October 27, 2024
QB Jayden Daniels is active and expected to play for the Commanders against the Bears
Economy|Finance|US

‘Why not?’: Trump says he would consider replacing income tax with tariffs

Former President Donald Trump told podcaster Joe Rogan that he would consider replacing the income tax with tariffs. CNN's Alayna Treene reports.

October 27, 2024
‘Why not?’: Trump says he would consider replacing income tax with tariffs
Opinion|US

Fact check: 32 false claims Trump made to Joe Rogan

Fact check: 32 false claims Trump made to Joe Rogan

October 27, 2024
Fact check: 32 false claims Trump made to Joe Rogan
MidEast|World

Destruction of Lebanon-Syria border crossings in Israeli airstrikes creates difficulties

A stream of refugees fleeing Lebanon to Syria have been crossing a narrow makeshift bridge in the Qusair area of Syria’s Homs province since the official border crossing was put out of commission by an Israeli strike two days earlier

October 27, 2024
Destruction of Lebanon-Syria border crossings in Israeli airstrikes creates difficulties
Sports

Arizona Cardinals spoil Tua Tagovailoa’s return from concussion with game-winning field goal as time expired

Arizona Cardinals spoil Tua Tagovailoa’s return from concussion with game-winning field goal as time expired

October 27, 2024
Arizona Cardinals spoil Tua Tagovailoa’s return from concussion with game-winning field goal as time expired
Sports

Patriots QB Drake Maye suffers concussion in first half against Jets

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye left Sunday’s game against the New York Jets in the first half after a hit to the head at the end of an 18-yard scramble

October 27, 2024
Patriots QB Drake Maye suffers concussion in first half against Jets
Celebrity|Entertainment

Adele and Celine Dion share heartfelt embrace and shed tears in sweet concert encounter

Adele and Celine Dion share heartfelt embrace and shed tears in sweet concert encounter

October 27, 2024
Adele and Celine Dion share heartfelt embrace and shed tears in sweet concert encounter
Economy|Lifestyle

More families making over $150,000 are living paycheck to paycheck

More families making over $150,000 are living paycheck to paycheck

October 27, 2024
More families making over $150,000 are living paycheck to paycheck
Sports

Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10

Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017

October 27, 2024
Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10
Europe|World

Russian forces thwart attempted cross-border assault from Ukraine, official says

A local official says Russian forces have thwarted an attempt at another cross-border incursion from Ukraine into southwestern Russia

October 27, 2024
Russian forces thwart attempted cross-border assault from Ukraine, official says
Business|Europe|Finance

Volkswagen weighs wage cuts, bonus reductions in push to save 4 billion euros - Handelsblatt

Volkswagen is exploring a series of cost-cutting measures for its core brand, including a 10% wage cut and a two-year wage freeze, as it seeks to save 4 billion euros, Handelsblatt

October 27, 2024
Volkswagen weighs wage cuts, bonus reductions in push to save 4 billion euros - Handelsblatt
Opinion|Sports

Indiana Fever fire head coach Christie Sides after Caitlin Clark’s historic rookie season

Indiana Fever fire head coach Christie Sides after Caitlin Clark’s historic rookie season

October 27, 2024
Indiana Fever fire head coach Christie Sides after Caitlin Clark’s historic rookie season
Election|Europe

EU Council chief urges swift and transparent investigation of Georgia elections

European Council President Charles Michel on Sunday pushed for a swift and transparent investigation of alleged irregularities during the elections in Georgia and said he would

October 27, 2024
EU Council chief urges swift and transparent investigation of Georgia elections
Crime|Sports|World

Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player Adam Johnson's death in England

It’s been one year since the death of American hockey player Adam Johnson whose neck was fatally cut by an opponent’s skate during a game in Sheffield, England

October 27, 2024
Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player Adam Johnson's death in England
Travel

He lost a finger and survived a kidnapping. Then, this climber took on a 9,000-foot ‘death-trap’

He lost a finger and survived a kidnapping. Then, this climber took on a 9,000-foot ‘death-trap’

October 27, 2024
He lost a finger and survived a kidnapping. Then, this climber took on a 9,000-foot ‘death-trap’
Asia

Japan plunged into political uncertainty after voters deliver dramatic defeat to longtime ruling party

Japan plunged into political uncertainty after voters deliver dramatic defeat to longtime ruling party

October 27, 2024
Japan plunged into political uncertainty after voters deliver dramatic defeat to longtime ruling party
Europe|World

The Pope has shown openness to greater roles for women – but there’s pressure for him to go further

The Pope has shown openness to greater roles for women – but there’s pressure for him to go further

October 27, 2024
The Pope has shown openness to greater roles for women – but there’s pressure for him to go further
US|Videos|World

Hear from youngest woman ever to vote at a Vatican assembly

For the first time, women were able to vote at a synod - a global summit of Catholics - that has been taking place at the Vatican. CNN’s Christopher Lamb speaks to a student from St Joseph’s University, Philadelphia who took part as a voter.

October 27, 2024
Hear from youngest woman ever to vote at a Vatican assembly
Business|Celebrity|Election|US

Biden calls out Musk over a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked in the US illegally

President Joe Biden has slammed Elon Musk for hypocrisy on immigration after a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked illegally in the United States

October 27, 2024
Biden calls out Musk over a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked in the US illegally
Asia|US|World

South Korean delegation to brief NATO on North Korean troops for Russia, alliance says

A high-level delegation from South Korea will brief the North Atlantic Council about North Korea's troop deployment to Russia on Monday, NATO said on Sunday, after the U.S.

October 27, 2024
South Korean delegation to brief NATO on North Korean troops for Russia, alliance says
MidEast|Political|World

Egypt says it proposed two-day Gaza ceasefire, exchange of Israeli and Palestinian captives

Egypt has proposed a two-day ceasefire in Gaza which would entail an exchange of four Israeli hostages for some Palestinian prisoners, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Sunday.

October 27, 2024
Egypt says it proposed two-day Gaza ceasefire, exchange of Israeli and Palestinian captives
Sports

Liverpool fights back for draw at Arsenal after Man United loses again to pile pressure on Ten Hag

Liverpool twice came from behind as Mohamed Salah’s 81st-minute goal earned a 2-2 draw with injury-hit Arsenal in a match between Manchester City’s two biggest rivals for the Premier League title

October 27, 2024
Liverpool fights back for draw at Arsenal after Man United loses again to pile pressure on Ten Hag
Election

The top 10 presidential campaign ads in October, by spending

The top 10 presidential campaign ads in October, by spending

October 27, 2024
The top 10 presidential campaign ads in October, by spending
US

Kamala Harris says she is not concerned about Trump's talks with Netanyahu

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October 27, 2024
Kamala Harris says she is not concerned about Trump's talks with Netanyahu
Sports

LA Dodgers in control against New York Yankees in World Series but questions remain over Shohei Ohtani’s fitness for Game 3

LA Dodgers in control against New York Yankees in World Series but questions remain over Shohei Ohtani’s fitness for Game 3

October 27, 2024
LA Dodgers in control against New York Yankees in World Series but questions remain over Shohei Ohtani’s fitness for Game 3
Entertainment

'Venom: The Last Dance' misses projections as superhero films' grip on theaters loosens

“Venom: The Last Dance” showed less bite than expected at the box office, collecting $51 million in its opening weekend

October 27, 2024
'Venom: The Last Dance' misses projections as superhero films' grip on theaters loosens
Uncategorized

Previously unseen photos of Prince William with his mother Diana visiting homeless charity released

Previously unseen photos of Prince William with his mother Diana visiting homeless charity released

October 27, 2024
Previously unseen photos of Prince William with his mother Diana visiting homeless charity released
Sports

Indiana Fever fire coach Christie Sides, becoming 6th WNBA team to make a change

The Indiana Fever have fired coach Christie Sides

October 27, 2024
Indiana Fever fire coach Christie Sides, becoming 6th WNBA team to make a change
Europe|Opinion|Political|US|World

Vance calls Russia an American adversary but won't label Moscow as an enemy

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance says Russia is a U.S. adversary but suggests it’s counterproductive to approach Moscow as an enemy

October 27, 2024
Vance calls Russia an American adversary but won't label Moscow as an enemy
Crime|Opinion|US

Biden marks anniversary of Pittsburgh synagogue attack that killed 11

President Joe Biden has marked the sixth anniversary Sunday of a gunman’s attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue that killed 11 worshippers

October 27, 2024
Biden marks anniversary of Pittsburgh synagogue attack that killed 11
Political|World

UN Security Council to meet Monday over Israel's strike on Iran

The United Nations Security Council will meet on Monday to discuss Israel's attack on Iran, council president Switzerland said on Sunday.

October 27, 2024
UN Security Council to meet Monday over Israel's strike on Iran
Election|Political|US

Georgia prosecutor who brought election case against Trump faces rare Republican challenger

The Democratic Georgia prosecutor who brought charges against former President Donald Trump over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election faces a rare Republican challenger in her bid for reelection

October 27, 2024
Georgia prosecutor who brought election case against Trump faces rare Republican challenger
Americas|Crime|World

Bolivia's former President Evo Morales claims his car was shot at in attempted assassination

Former President Evo Morales of Bolivia claims he survived an assassination attempt on Sunday after unidentified men opened fire on his car

October 27, 2024
Bolivia's former President Evo Morales claims his car was shot at in attempted assassination
MidEast|World

Netanyahu says Israel hit Iran hard; Khamenei says damage should not be exaggerated

Israel's airstrikes "hit hard" Iran's defences and missile production, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday, as Iranian

October 27, 2024
Netanyahu says Israel hit Iran hard; Khamenei says damage should not be exaggerated
Health|US|World

The Vessel in NYC’s Hudson Yards reopens with safety netting 3 years after spate of suicides. But is it any better?

The Vessel in NYC’s Hudson Yards reopens with safety netting 3 years after spate of suicides. But is it any better?

October 27, 2024
The Vessel in NYC’s Hudson Yards reopens with safety netting 3 years after spate of suicides. But is it any better?
Political|US

Vance insists Trump’s ‘enemy from within’ comments weren’t directed at political rivals

Vance insists Trump’s ‘enemy from within’ comments weren’t directed at political rivals

October 27, 2024
Vance insists Trump’s ‘enemy from within’ comments weren’t directed at political rivals
Election|US|Videos

Jake Tapper and JD Vance spar over John Kelly. Watch the full interview here

CNN's Jake Tapper sits down with Republican vice presidential nominee Senator JD Vance (R-OH) to discuss remarks made by former President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

October 27, 2024
Jake Tapper and JD Vance spar over John Kelly. Watch the full interview here
Sports

Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark Fletcher

Mark Fletcher Jr. never considered not playing in Miami’s rivalry game against Florida State, for the simple reason that his father would have wanted him out there

October 27, 2024
Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark Fletcher
Crime|Education|Opinion|US|World

Start your week smart: Tight presidential race, Gaza talks resume, abusive boarding schools, suitcase murder, oldest American

Start your week smart: Tight presidential race, Gaza talks resume, abusive boarding schools, suitcase murder, oldest American

October 27, 2024
Start your week smart: Tight presidential race, Gaza talks resume, abusive boarding schools, suitcase murder, oldest American
Election|US

David Chalian breaks down results in CNN's final Trump-Harris poll

CNN political director David Chalian explains the results of a new and final 2024 CNN poll that has Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tied nationally.

October 27, 2024
David Chalian breaks down results in CNN's final Trump-Harris poll
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan stocks rally as yen tumbles after coalition drubbing

Japanese stocks rose on Monday as the yen careened to a three-month low after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition lost its parliamentary

October 27, 2024
Japan stocks rally as yen tumbles after coalition drubbing
Europe|Sports|Videos

Lamine Yamal makes history as Barcelona hammers Real Madrid in El Clásico

Lamine Yamal makes history as Barcelona hammers Real Madrid in El Clásico

October 27, 2024
Lamine Yamal makes history as Barcelona hammers Real Madrid in El Clásico
Europe|Political

British lawmakers accuse Starmer of 'colonial mindset' in slavery reparations debate

Some British Labour lawmakers on Sunday accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of having a "colonial mindset" and trying to silence nations pushing for discussions

October 27, 2024
British lawmakers accuse Starmer of 'colonial mindset' in slavery reparations debate
MidEast|Stock Markets

Gulf markets rise as Iran plays down Israel's strikes

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday as fears of an all-out conflagration in the region eased after Iran played down Israel's strikes on military targets,

October 27, 2024
Gulf markets rise as Iran plays down Israel's strikes
Africa|Crime|Health|World

More than 120 killed in paramilitary rampage in east-central Sudan, UN and a doctors group say

A doctors group and the United Nations say fighters from the notorious paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ran riot in east-central Sudan in a multi-day attack that killed more than 120 people in one town

October 27, 2024
More than 120 killed in paramilitary rampage in east-central Sudan, UN and a doctors group say
Election|US

2 US House members seek to become North Carolina's attorney general

The two men seeking to become North Carolina's next attorney general are both outgoing members of Congress who have represented the Charlotte area on Capitol Hill and previously in the state legislature

October 27, 2024
2 US House members seek to become North Carolina's attorney general
Election|Opinion|US

More than 1,000 faith leaders endorse Harris as vice president leans on her faith to turn out Black voters

More than 1,000 faith leaders endorse Harris as vice president leans on her faith to turn out Black voters

October 27, 2024
More than 1,000 faith leaders endorse Harris as vice president leans on her faith to turn out Black voters
Asia|Election

The Japanese parties that may jockey for power after election

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition looks set to lose its parliamentary majority, exit polls from Sunday's general election suggest, meaning a possible

October 27, 2024
The Japanese parties that may jockey for power after election
Election|Opinion|US

Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race

Voters in this year’s election are choosing between two conflicting visions of the United States being offered by Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

October 27, 2024
Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race
US

Daylight saving time ends next weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects

Next Sunday is the time to move clocks back in the U.S. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Nov. 3, which means setting your clock back an hour

October 27, 2024
Daylight saving time ends next weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects
Americas|World

Bolivia's Morales says his vehicle was hit by gunfire as tensions flare

Bolivia's former leader Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was hit by gunfire captured in a video, reflecting how political tensions between

October 27, 2024
Bolivia's Morales says his vehicle was hit by gunfire as tensions flare
Economy|US

Harris stays quiet on student loans as cancellation loses its political luster

In just a few years, the issue of student loan cancellation has gone from being a pillar of the Democratic Party to a political liability

October 27, 2024
Harris stays quiet on student loans as cancellation loses its political luster
Election|Opinion|US|Videos

Harris tries out new ways of reaching voters, but she's running out of time

The election is little more than a week away, and Vice President Kamala Harris is still trying to help voters feel like they truly know her

October 27, 2024
Harris tries out new ways of reaching voters, but she's running out of time
Asia|Lifestyle|World

South Korean Christian groups in massive protest against rights for same-sex couples

Hundreds of thousands of members of South Korea's Christian groups held a service in Seoul on Sunday to protest against a

October 27, 2024
South Korean Christian groups in massive protest against rights for same-sex couples
Election|Political|US

Swing-state priest teaches ancient techniques for surviving today's political turmoil

The Rev. David Peck is an Episcopal priest in the heartland of Pennsylvania, a swing state at the center of the tense presidential election

October 27, 2024
Swing-state priest teaches ancient techniques for surviving today's political turmoil
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Harris makes final push to close gap with male voters

Harris makes final push to close gap with male voters

October 27, 2024
Harris makes final push to close gap with male voters
Crime|Lifestyle|Travel|US

Dock tragedy is latest chapter in Gullah Geechee community’s long struggle

Dock tragedy is latest chapter in Gullah Geechee community’s long struggle

October 27, 2024
Dock tragedy is latest chapter in Gullah Geechee community’s long struggle
Asia

When Japan's predictable politics go awry

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its ruling coalition partner lost their majority in a general election on Sunday, throwing the make-up of the next government into flux.

October 27, 2024
When Japan's predictable politics go awry
Business|Election|Technology|US

Big Tech CEOs are calling up Trump, seeking to rekindle their relationship with the former president ahead of Election Day

Big Tech CEOs are calling up Trump, seeking to rekindle their relationship with the former president ahead of Election Day

October 27, 2024
Big Tech CEOs are calling up Trump, seeking to rekindle their relationship with the former president ahead of Election Day
Asia|World

A Philippine town in the shadow of a volcano is hit by landslides it never expected

Residents of a northern Philippine town are picking up the pieces following one of the deadliest storms to hit the country this year

October 27, 2024
A Philippine town in the shadow of a volcano is hit by landslides it never expected
Americas|Election|Political

Brazil runoff vote in city elections confirms right-wing trend

Sao Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes was reelected on Sunday to serve another four years in Brazil's largest city, defeating leftist challenger Guilherme Boulos in

October 27, 2024
Brazil runoff vote in city elections confirms right-wing trend
Crime|Europe

Criminals are looting millions from ATMs in Europe. Here’s why Germany is a prime target

Criminals are looting millions from ATMs in Europe. Here’s why Germany is a prime target

October 27, 2024
Criminals are looting millions from ATMs in Europe. Here’s why Germany is a prime target
World

Israeli defence minister: Hamas, Hezbollah no longer effective proxies for Iran

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday that Iran is no longer able to effectively use its proxies Hamas in the Gaza Strip and Hezbollah in Lebanon against Israel.

October 27, 2024
Israeli defence minister: Hamas, Hezbollah no longer effective proxies for Iran
Election|US

Hakeem Jeffries built a plan to be speaker – and maybe hold off Trump

Hakeem Jeffries built a plan to be speaker – and maybe hold off Trump

October 27, 2024
Hakeem Jeffries built a plan to be speaker – and maybe hold off Trump
Political|World

Two civilians killed in Russian attacks in southern Ukraine, Kyiv says

Two civilians were killed in Russian attacks on Sunday in Ukraine's southern Kherson region, which is split by the front line and regularly hit by Russian artillery, drones and

October 27, 2024
Two civilians killed in Russian attacks in southern Ukraine, Kyiv says
Election|Technology|US

Will Trump's unbridled rhetoric cost him the US election?

With his third straight U.S. presidential campaign coming down to the wire, Donald Trump mused at a rally about hydrogen-powered cars exploding,

October 27, 2024
Will Trump's unbridled rhetoric cost him the US election?
Election|Political|US

Republican battleground state legal blitz falters ahead of US presidential election

Donald Trump's Republican allies have suffered a string of courtroom setbacks in battleground U.S. presidential election states as Election Day draws closer, losses that could

October 27, 2024
Republican battleground state legal blitz falters ahead of US presidential election
Celebrity|Election|US

Trump headlines Madison Square Garden rally after vulgar, racist remarks from allies

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump headlined a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sunday that began with a

October 27, 2024
Trump headlines Madison Square Garden rally after vulgar, racist remarks from allies
Election|US

What Trump's Madison Square Garden event tell us about his final stretch strategy

Tia Mitchell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington correspondent, joins CNN to discuss Donald Trump's strategy for holding a rally at the iconic Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

October 27, 2024
What Trump's Madison Square Garden event tell us about his final stretch strategy
Election|US

Trump returns to ‘epicenter of everything’ for Madison Square Garden rally

Trump returns to ‘epicenter of everything’ for Madison Square Garden rally

October 27, 2024
Trump returns to ‘epicenter of everything’ for Madison Square Garden rally
Election|Europe|US

The Kamala Harris playbook has already worked in Britain. But the ‘Special Relationship’ is getting more complicated

The Kamala Harris playbook has already worked in Britain. But the ‘Special Relationship’ is getting more complicated

October 27, 2024
The Kamala Harris playbook has already worked in Britain. But the ‘Special Relationship’ is getting more complicated
Europe|Political|World

A thriller about electing a pope draws crowds at the Rome Film Festival near the Vatican

With Pope Francis a few weeks away from his 88th birthday, the plotting for his successor is well underway at the Vatican

October 27, 2024
A thriller about electing a pope draws crowds at the Rome Film Festival near the Vatican
Election|Political|US

Harris rallies Philadelphia voters at church, barbershop, bookstore, restaurant and basketball court

Kamala Harris is seeking to energize voters in Philadelphia, a crucial Democratic stronghold

October 27, 2024
Harris rallies Philadelphia voters at church, barbershop, bookstore, restaurant and basketball court
Crime|World

Egypt proposes initial two-day truce in Gaza with limited hostage-prisoner exchange

Egypt has proposed an initial two-day ceasefire in Gaza to exchange four Israeli hostages of Hamas for some Palestinian prisoners, Egypt's president said on

October 27, 2024
Egypt proposes initial two-day truce in Gaza with limited hostage-prisoner exchange
Election|Europe

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

October 27, 2024
Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest
Sports|Videos

2024 NFL Week 8: The best of Sunday’s games and the standout storylines

2024 NFL Week 8: The best of Sunday’s games and the standout storylines

October 27, 2024
2024 NFL Week 8: The best of Sunday’s games and the standout storylines
Crime|MidEast|World

One killed, dozens injured in truck ramming at Israeli bus stop

One person was killed and dozens were injured on Sunday when a truck struck a bus stop at a major intersection near Tel Aviv in central Israel in what police said they suspected

October 27, 2024
One killed, dozens injured in truck ramming at Israeli bus stop
MidEast|Opinion|Political|World

Iranian officials to determine how to respond to Israel, Supreme Leader says

Iranian officials should determine how best to demonstrate Iran's power to Israel after the Israeli attack on Iran two nights ago, Iran's official IRNA news agency cited the

October 27, 2024
Iranian officials to determine how to respond to Israel, Supreme Leader says
Election|Europe|Political|World

Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili called on Sunday for people to take to the streets to protest the results of Saturday's disputed

October 27, 2024
Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election
Sports

Yin Ruoning shoots 65 to win in Malaysia. She holds off Jeeno Thitikul, who finishes runner-up again

Starting her final round in a three-way tie for the lead, Yin Ruoning shot a 7-under 65 to win the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship in Malaysia by one stroke for her second title this month

October 27, 2024
Yin Ruoning shoots 65 to win in Malaysia. She holds off Jeeno Thitikul, who finishes runner-up again
Europe|Opinion

Germany's far right stirs up culture war over Bauhaus legacy

It shaped modern industrial design and continues to inspire architects and product designers the world over, but to some on Germany's far right, Bauhaus is nothing

October 27, 2024
Germany's far right stirs up culture war over Bauhaus legacy
Americas|Election|World

Uruguay heads for tight presidential run-off vote, rejects pension reform

Uruguay is heading for a tight presidential election run-off next month after a first round on Sunday saw a center-left candidate come top ahead

October 27, 2024
Uruguay heads for tight presidential run-off vote, rejects pension reform
Crime|Election|US

Wisconsin’s critical Senate race devolves into bitter feud as GOP targets partner of gay senator

Wisconsin’s critical Senate race devolves into bitter feud as GOP targets partner of gay senator

October 27, 2024
Wisconsin’s critical Senate race devolves into bitter feud as GOP targets partner of gay senator
Election|Political|US|Videos

Targeted attacks define Wisconsin's tight Senate race

CNN's Manu Raju takes a look at the critical Senate race in Wisconsin between Sen. Tammy Baldwin and GOP opponent, businessman Eric Hovde.

October 27, 2024
Targeted attacks define Wisconsin's tight Senate race
Political|US|World

Putin says Moscow will respond if West helps Ukraine to strike deep into Russia

President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia's defence ministry was working on different ways to respond if the United States and its NATO

October 27, 2024
Putin says Moscow will respond if West helps Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
Asia|Sports

Zheng Qinwen defeats wild card Sofia Kenin to win in Tokyo and clinch WTA Finals berth

Top-seeded Zheng Qinwen of China claimed the Toray Pan Pacific Open title with a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over American wild card Sofia Kenin on Sunday

October 27, 2024
Zheng Qinwen defeats wild card Sofia Kenin to win in Tokyo and clinch WTA Finals berth
Sports

Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter help Colorado beat Cincinnati 34-23 to become bowl eligible

Shedeur Sanders threw a pair of touchdown passes to Travis Hunter and ran for a score to help Colorado become bowl-eligible with a 34-23 win over Cincinnati

October 27, 2024
Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter help Colorado beat Cincinnati 34-23 to become bowl eligible
Europe|World

Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv for second night, Ukraine says

Russia launched a multi-wave drone attack on Kyiv for the second straight night, the military administration of the Ukrainian capital said on Sunday.

October 27, 2024
Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv for second night, Ukraine says
Environment|Science|World

Colombia's peace opened wildlife to discovery, but new violence frustrates progress

For more than five decades as violent conflict raged through Colombia's highlands and rainforests, wildlife thrived. 

October 27, 2024
Colombia's peace opened wildlife to discovery, but new violence frustrates progress
Business|Finance|Food|Stock Markets

Swiggy cuts IPO valuation again, to $11.3 billion, BlackRock and CPPIB to invest, sources say

Indian food delivery giant Swiggy has slashed its IPO valuation again, to $11.3 billion, 25% below the initial goal of $15 billion as market volatility and the

October 27, 2024
Swiggy cuts IPO valuation again, to $11.3 billion, BlackRock and CPPIB to invest, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance

Gold prices have surged in 2024. Here’s how to get in on the gold rush

Gold prices have surged in 2024. Here’s how to get in on the gold rush

October 27, 2024
Gold prices have surged in 2024. Here’s how to get in on the gold rush
World

Key mediator Egypt proposes a 2-day Gaza cease-fire and the release of 4 hostages

Egypt’s president says his country has proposed a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas during which four hostages held in Gaza would be freed

October 27, 2024
Key mediator Egypt proposes a 2-day Gaza cease-fire and the release of 4 hostages
Election|Europe

Bulgaria's center-right GERB party wins snap vote, exit poll shows

The center-right GERB party of former prime minister Boyko Borissov is the likely winner of Bulgaria’s parliamentary election, after exit poll results showed it placing first

October 27, 2024
Bulgaria's center-right GERB party wins snap vote, exit poll shows
Technology|US

Elon Musk says the real threat to democracy is the people who accuse Trump of endangering it

Tech mogul Elon Musk is playing down the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol

October 27, 2024
Elon Musk says the real threat to democracy is the people who accuse Trump of endangering it
Health|Sports

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani expected to play in World Series Game 3 despite shoulder injury

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani expected to play in World Series Game 3 despite shoulder injury

October 27, 2024
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani expected to play in World Series Game 3 despite shoulder injury
Americas|Education

They came to America looking for better lives — and better schools. The results were mixed

The school system in Aurora, Colorado, is striving to accommodate more than 3,000 new students mostly from Venezuela and Colombia

October 27, 2024
They came to America looking for better lives — and better schools. The results were mixed
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Trump's Madison Square Garden event features crude and racist insults

Donald Trump has hosted a rally featuring crude and racist insults at New York’s Madison Square Garden, turning what his campaign had dubbed as the event where he would deliver his closing message into an illustration of what turns off his critics

October 27, 2024
Trump's Madison Square Garden event features crude and racist insults
Americas|Election|World

Uruguay, one of Latin America's strongest democracies, heads to a runoff between two moderates

The leading contenders in Uruguay’s presidential election say voters in the small South American nation had sent the race to a run-off in November

October 27, 2024
Uruguay, one of Latin America's strongest democracies, heads to a runoff between two moderates
Asia|Business|Economy|US

State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politics

At least two dozen states have passed or proposed “alien land laws” targeting Chinese nationals and companies from purchasing property or land because of China’s status as a foreign adversary

October 27, 2024
State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politics
Election|US

Trump's deportation plans worry families with relatives in US illegally

Donald Trump has promised to stage the largest mass deportation in U.S. history if elected

October 27, 2024
Trump's deportation plans worry families with relatives in US illegally
Economy|US

North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts

North Dakota voters this fall could end the property tax by approving a ballot measure that opponents say would drastically slash a variety of state services

October 27, 2024
North Dakota voters may end most property taxes. Government programs could face huge cuts
Sports

Tennant kicks go-ahead 51-yarder, No. 16 K-State stops Kansas on 4th down to preserve 29-27 win

Avery Johnson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Chris Tennant kicked a 51-yard go-ahead field goal with 1:42 to go and No. 16 Kansas State stopped Kansas on fourth down to preserve a 29-27 victory Saturday night

October 27, 2024
Tennant kicks go-ahead 51-yarder, No. 16 K-State stops Kansas on 4th down to preserve 29-27 win
Sports|US

Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates

Missouri voters are considering whether to make the state the 40th jurisdiction to legalize sports betting

October 27, 2024
Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates
Education|US

New Haven rejected plans for a Black college in 1831. Generations later, it's considering an apology

Officials in New Haven, Connecticut, are considering a public apology for a decision by city leaders in 1831 to reject what would have been the nation's first Black college

October 27, 2024
New Haven rejected plans for a Black college in 1831. Generations later, it's considering an apology
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Oil prices likely to fall after Israel shows restraint in strikes on Iran

Oil prices are expected to fall when trading resumes on Monday as Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran over the weekend bypassed Tehran's

October 27, 2024
Oil prices likely to fall after Israel shows restraint in strikes on Iran
Sports

Aaron Judge is flailing in his first World Series, and the Yankees are sinking along with him

Aaron Judge is sinking ever deeper into a gruesome postseason slump, and the New York Yankees’ championship chances are fading right along with him

October 27, 2024
Aaron Judge is flailing in his first World Series, and the Yankees are sinking along with him
Sports

Yamamoto shuts down Yankees, Freeman homers again as Dodgers win 4-2 for 2-0 World Series lead

Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one hit over 6 1/3 innings, Freddie Freeman homered for the second straight night and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit three early longballs off Carlos Rodón to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in the World Series

October 27, 2024
Yamamoto shuts down Yankees, Freeman homers again as Dodgers win 4-2 for 2-0 World Series lead
Crime|Sports

Michigan and Michigan State throw punches, push and shove after Wolverines beat rival Spartans

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland and Michigan State defensive end Anthony Jones pushed and shoved and butted helmets, triggering a skirmish with rivals throwing punches as the final seconds ticked off the clock Saturday night

October 27, 2024
Michigan and Michigan State throw punches, push and shove after Wolverines beat rival Spartans
Europe|World

Russian forces advance toward Ukraine's strategic Pokrovsk, military bloggers say

Russian forces have advanced further into several eastern Ukrainian towns, bringing them closer to capturing the strategic city of Pokrovsk, Russian and Ukrainian bloggers said.

October 27, 2024
Russian forces advance toward Ukraine's strategic Pokrovsk, military bloggers say
Asia|Election|World

Uzbekistan set to elect parliament loyal to president

Uzbekistan votes in a parliamentary election on Sunday that, in the absence of opposition parties, is certain to produce a legislature loyal to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev despite

October 27, 2024
Uzbekistan set to elect parliament loyal to president
Sports|US

Shohei Ohtani partially dislocates left shoulder during World Series Game 2, status TBD

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani partially dislocated his left shoulder during the seventh inning of Saturday’s Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees when he tried to steal second base

October 27, 2024
Shohei Ohtani partially dislocates left shoulder during World Series Game 2, status TBD
Election|Europe

Lithuania leftist opposition win election, eyes coalition

The opposition Social Democrats claimed victory in Lithuania's parliamentary election on Sunday, which was dominated by frustration with the cost of living and

October 27, 2024
Lithuania leftist opposition win election, eyes coalition
Election|Health|Opinion|US

‘What side of history do you want to be on?’: Michelle Obama makes impassioned plea to protect reproductive rights

Former first lady Michelle Obama made the case to voters at a Kamala Harris rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan, that women's reproductive rights need protect the health of all women and will be in danger if Donald Trump is elected.

October 27, 2024
‘What side of history do you want to be on?’: Michelle Obama makes impassioned plea to protect reproductive rights
Celebrity|Election|Opinion|Political|US

Michelle Obama: Some are choosing to ignore Trump's incompetence

Former first lady Michelle Obama told the crowd at a Kamala Harris campaign rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan, that she was frustrated that people will laugh off Donald Trump's bad behavior while holding Harris to a higher standard.

October 27, 2024
Michelle Obama: Some are choosing to ignore Trump's incompetence
Election|Health|Opinion|Political

Michelle Obama makes passionate plea for women’s health while campaigning for Harris

Michelle Obama makes passionate plea for women’s health while campaigning for Harris

October 27, 2024
Michelle Obama makes passionate plea for women’s health while campaigning for Harris
Asia|Election

Japan’s new PM faces major test with an election just weeks after taking office

Japan’s new PM faces major test with an election just weeks after taking office

October 27, 2024
Japan’s new PM faces major test with an election just weeks after taking office
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's Sept industrial profits post steepest fall of the year

China's industrial profits plunged in September, recording the steepest monthly decline of the year, official data showed on Sunday, as policymakers ramp

October 27, 2024
China's Sept industrial profits post steepest fall of the year
Sports|US

Penn State QB Drew Allar leaves game after getting hurt late in 1st half

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar didn’t start the second half of the third-ranked Nittany Lions’ game with Wisconsin on Saturday after getting hurt late in the second quarter

October 27, 2024
Penn State QB Drew Allar leaves game after getting hurt late in 1st half
Sports

Aaron Boone defends using Cortes in World Series opener, regrets not sticking with Weaver longer

Aaron Boone has one regret about his pitching decisions during Game 1 of the World Series Friday night

October 27, 2024
Aaron Boone defends using Cortes in World Series opener, regrets not sticking with Weaver longer
Asia|Political|US|World

Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrol' after Beijing slams US arms deal

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out another "combat patrol" near the island, after

October 26, 2024
Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrol' after Beijing slams US arms deal
Economy|Finance|US

Trump floats ending the federal income tax. Here’s what that would mean

Trump floats ending the federal income tax. Here’s what that would mean

October 26, 2024
Trump floats ending the federal income tax. Here’s what that would mean
Business|Opinion|US

Daughter of Los Angeles Times owner says Harris endorsement was blocked over Gaza war support

Daughter of Los Angeles Times owner says Harris endorsement was blocked over Gaza war support

October 26, 2024
Daughter of Los Angeles Times owner says Harris endorsement was blocked over Gaza war support
Asia|Economy

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday

October 26, 2024
Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty
Business|Sports

Rob Manfred wants to have Tampa Bay Rays' 2025 plans set by Christmas

Major League Baseball wants to find a 2025 home for the Tampa Bay Rays by Christmas

October 26, 2024
Rob Manfred wants to have Tampa Bay Rays' 2025 plans set by Christmas
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Lizzo’s Halloween costume draws inspiration from ‘South Park’ episode that referenced her and the weight-loss drug Ozempic

Lizzo’s Halloween costume draws inspiration from ‘South Park’ episode that referenced her and the weight-loss drug Ozempic

October 26, 2024
Lizzo’s Halloween costume draws inspiration from ‘South Park’ episode that referenced her and the weight-loss drug Ozempic
Sports|US

Miller rushes for 2 TDs, No. 15 Alabama picks off 3 passes in 34-0 win over No. 21 Missouri

Jamarion Miller rushed for two touchdowns and No. 15 Alabama’s defense had three interceptions in a 34-0 victory over No. 21 Missouri, which played much of the way without starting quarterback Brady Cook

October 26, 2024
Miller rushes for 2 TDs, No. 15 Alabama picks off 3 passes in 34-0 win over No. 21 Missouri
Celebrity|World

Prince William says visit with Diana to homeless shelter was eye-opener

Prince William has recalled how his late mother Princess Diana took him to a shelter for homeless people when he was just 11 years old, saying how the visit opened

October 26, 2024
Prince William says visit with Diana to homeless shelter was eye-opener
Economy|Election|Europe

GERB leads in Bulgaria election, exit poll shows, heralding coalition talks

Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party was in the lead after a parliamentary election on Sunday, an exit poll showed, but it will have to seek a coalition partner to form

October 26, 2024
GERB leads in Bulgaria election, exit poll shows, heralding coalition talks
Sports

Carlos Sainz Jr. puts Ferrari on the pole in Mexico City as Perez's miserable season continues

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. won his first pole of the season at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez

October 26, 2024
Carlos Sainz Jr. puts Ferrari on the pole in Mexico City as Perez's miserable season continues
Crime|US

A Florida woman who zipped her boyfriend in a suitcase for hours until he died found guilty of second-degree murder

A Florida woman who zipped her boyfriend in a suitcase for hours until he died found guilty of second-degree murder

October 26, 2024
A Florida woman who zipped her boyfriend in a suitcase for hours until he died found guilty of second-degree murder
Election|MidEast|US|World

Trump in Michigan makes play for Arab American and Muslim voters angry over war in Gaza

Trump in Michigan makes play for Arab American and Muslim voters angry over war in Gaza

October 26, 2024
Trump in Michigan makes play for Arab American and Muslim voters angry over war in Gaza
Election

Japan's ruling coalition loses majority, election outcome in balance

Japan's ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a drubbing at Sunday's national election, raising uncertainty over the make-

October 26, 2024
Japan's ruling coalition loses majority, election outcome in balance
Business|Economy|US

Washington Post reports Elon Musk briefly worked illegally in US in 1990s

South African-born billionaire businessman Elon Musk worked illegally in the United States during a brief period in the 1990s while building a startup company, the Washington

October 26, 2024
Washington Post reports Elon Musk briefly worked illegally in US in 1990s
Sports

Walker Buehler will start Game 3 of the World Series for the Dodgers at Yankee Stadium

Right-hander Walker Buehler will start Game 3 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers

October 26, 2024
Walker Buehler will start Game 3 of the World Series for the Dodgers at Yankee Stadium
Sports

Ilia Topuria makes good on his promise, becomes first man to stop Max Holloway at UFC 308

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria vowed to become the first man to knock out Max Holloway

October 26, 2024
Ilia Topuria makes good on his promise, becomes first man to stop Max Holloway at UFC 308
MidEast|World

Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran missile fuel-mixing facilities, researchers say

Commercial satellite

October 26, 2024
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran missile fuel-mixing facilities, researchers say
Crime|World

Residents in Haiti's capital flee homes as gangs expand control

A gang attack in Port-au-Prince forced residents to flee their homes on Saturday as the gangs operating in and around the Haitian capital ramp up attacks on areas they do

October 26, 2024
Residents in Haiti's capital flee homes as gangs expand control
Business|Technology

Google to develop AI that takes over computers, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google is developing artificial intelligence technology that takes over a web browser to complete tasks such as research and shopping, The Information reported on Saturday. 

October 26, 2024
Google to develop AI that takes over computers, The Information reports
Australia|Lifestyle

Steven Alderson was bullied at school for being autistic. Decades on, a historic win has made him an Australian national hero

Steven Alderson was bullied at school for being autistic. Decades on, a historic win has made him an Australian national hero

October 26, 2024
Steven Alderson was bullied at school for being autistic. Decades on, a historic win has made him an Australian national hero
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Frankie Muniz's 1st race since landing full-time NASCAR ride spoiled by truck's mechanical problems

Frankie Muniz finished 33rd on Saturday in his first Truck Series race since the “Malcolm in the Middle” star announced he will become a full-time NASCAR racer next season

October 26, 2024
Frankie Muniz's 1st race since landing full-time NASCAR ride spoiled by truck's mechanical problems
Entertainment|US

Trump refers to CNN's Anderson Cooper by a woman's first name

Former President Donald Trump is referring to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper by a woman's first name

October 26, 2024
Trump refers to CNN's Anderson Cooper by a woman's first name
Crime|US

Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concerts

A judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans

October 26, 2024
Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concerts
Education|Election

Fourth graders get a valuable early lesson in voting

Fourth graders get a valuable early lesson in voting

October 26, 2024
Fourth graders get a valuable early lesson in voting
Sports

Will Howard throws for 3 touchdowns, but No. 4 Ohio State is sloppy in 21-17 win over Nebraska

Will Howard tossed three touchdown passes, but No. 4 Ohio State needed an interception by cornerback Jordan Hancock’s with 1:16 left to seal its 21-17 win over Nebraska

October 26, 2024
Will Howard throws for 3 touchdowns, but No. 4 Ohio State is sloppy in 21-17 win over Nebraska
Travel|World

This teen became the youngest person to summit the world’s highest peaks. Now he wants others to follow in his footsteps

This teen became the youngest person to summit the world’s highest peaks. Now he wants others to follow in his footsteps

October 26, 2024
This teen became the youngest person to summit the world’s highest peaks. Now he wants others to follow in his footsteps
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

Art professor paints playful animals to encourage people to vote

Art professor paints playful animals to encourage people to vote

October 26, 2024
Art professor paints playful animals to encourage people to vote
Election|Political|US

Trump again denigrates Detroit while appealing for votes in a suburb of Michigan's largest city

Donald Trump has further denigrated Detroit while appealing for votes in a suburb of the largest city in swing state Michigan

October 26, 2024
Trump again denigrates Detroit while appealing for votes in a suburb of Michigan's largest city
Crime|Lifestyle

Couple sues jewelry store after family heirloom ring is stolen

Couple sues jewelry store after family heirloom ring is stolen

October 26, 2024
Couple sues jewelry store after family heirloom ring is stolen
Education|Sports|US

No. 12 Notre Dame knocks error-prone No. 24 Navy from unbeaten ranks

Jeremiyah Love ran for 102 yards, scored two touchdowns and extended his streak of rushing for a TD to eight games in leading No. 12 Notre Dame to a 51-14 victory over No. 24 Navy, knocking the uncharacteristically mistake-prone Midshipmen from the unbeaten ranks

October 26, 2024
No. 12 Notre Dame knocks error-prone No. 24 Navy from unbeaten ranks
Europe|World

Russian attacks prompts Ukraine's Zelenskiy to ask allies for more resolve

A string of Russian attacks killed and injured civilians in widely separated parts of Ukraine, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to issue a new call to Kyiv's allies on Saturday to

October 26, 2024
Russian attacks prompts Ukraine's Zelenskiy to ask allies for more resolve
Lifestyle|World

Before Helene, her ministry helped the homeless in her town. Now, she lives among them

Before Helene, her ministry helped the homeless in her town. Now, she lives among them

October 26, 2024
Before Helene, her ministry helped the homeless in her town. Now, she lives among them
MidEast|World

Israel’s latest strike against Iran may actually de-escalate regional tensions – for now, at least

Around 20 military sites across Iran, Iraq and Syria were hit in retaliatory strike. But Israel held back from targets that would have crippled Iran.

October 26, 2024
Israel’s latest strike against Iran may actually de-escalate regional tensions – for now, at least
Election|US

Foreign threats to the US election are on the rise, and officials are moving faster to expose them

Foreign threats to the upcoming U.S. election are on the rise as Nov. 5 approaches, and U.S. officials are moving more aggressively to call them out

October 26, 2024
Foreign threats to the US election are on the rise, and officials are moving faster to expose them
Sports

Las Vegas fires general manager Natalie Williams of two-time WNBA champion Aces

The Las Vegas Aces announced Saturday they will not renew the contract of general manager Natalie Williams

October 26, 2024
Las Vegas fires general manager Natalie Williams of two-time WNBA champion Aces
Election|US

We analyzed 9 years of Trump political speeches, and his violent rhetoric has increased dramatically

Trump’s use of violent words has increased over time. By 2024, his use of violent language had surpassed nearly all other democratic politicians whose speeches 2 political scientists analyzed.

October 26, 2024
We analyzed 9 years of Trump political speeches, and his violent rhetoric has increased dramatically
MidEast|Political|US|World

With worst-case scenario averted for now, White House and Harris campaign still face a serious risk in Middle East conflict

With worst-case scenario averted for now, White House and Harris campaign still face a serious risk in Middle East conflict

October 26, 2024
With worst-case scenario averted for now, White House and Harris campaign still face a serious risk in Middle East conflict
Crime|Europe|World

Thousands protest in Lisbon against police violence

Thousands of people took to the main avenue of downtown Lisbon on Saturday to protest police violence, several days after a policeman shot a Cape

October 26, 2024
Thousands protest in Lisbon against police violence
Europe|World

Vatican summit praises women's leadership, but stops short on women clergy

A major Vatican summit of global Catholic leaders ended on Saturday with a call for women to be granted more leadership roles in the Church but stopped short

October 26, 2024
Vatican summit praises women's leadership, but stops short on women clergy
Election

‘Fully staffed’: Election offices relieved after feared poll-worker shortages don’t materialize

‘Fully staffed’: Election offices relieved after feared poll-worker shortages don’t materialize

October 26, 2024
‘Fully staffed’: Election offices relieved after feared poll-worker shortages don’t materialize
Health|Science|Technology

NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space

NASA says an astronaut has been released from the hospital after returning from space

October 26, 2024
NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space
Health|Lifestyle|US

She was the oldest living American. This was her secret to reaching 115

She was the oldest living American. This was her secret to reaching 115

October 26, 2024
She was the oldest living American. This was her secret to reaching 115
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Welcome to the ‘show me the money’ quarter

Welcome to the ‘show me the money’ quarter

October 26, 2024
Welcome to the ‘show me the money’ quarter
Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of England to press on with digital currency in case banks fall short, Bailey says

The Bank of England is reluctantly pressing on with work to create a form of digital money accessible to the general public, as commercial banks risk failing

October 26, 2024
Bank of England to press on with digital currency in case banks fall short, Bailey says
Business|Technology|Travel|US

American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cutters

American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to jump the line

October 26, 2024
American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cutters
Sports

Haaland sends Man City to the top of the Premier League

Erling Haaland has fired Manchester City to the top of the English Premier League after beating Southampton 1-0

October 26, 2024
Haaland sends Man City to the top of the Premier League
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

The Washington Post is in deep turmoil as Bezos remains silent on non-endorsement

The Washington Post is in deep turmoil as Bezos remains silent on non-endorsement

October 26, 2024
The Washington Post is in deep turmoil as Bezos remains silent on non-endorsement
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Former WaPo executive: Timing of newspaper’s decision not to endorse a candidate is ‘highly suspect’

Marty Baron, former executive editor of the Washington Post, explains to CNN's Michael Smerconish why he believes the newspaper's decision not to support a presidential candidate is a bad idea and why the timing of the decision is "highly suspect."

October 26, 2024
Former WaPo executive: Timing of newspaper’s decision not to endorse a candidate is ‘highly suspect’
Americas|Crime|World

Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people

Nineteen people died and six others were injured when a bus crashed on a highway in Mexico's central state of Zacatecas on Saturday, local authorities said.

October 26, 2024
Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people
Science|Technology

Groundbreaking telescope reveals first piece of new cosmic map

Groundbreaking telescope reveals first piece of new cosmic map

October 26, 2024
Groundbreaking telescope reveals first piece of new cosmic map
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

Brazil fines meat packers $64 million for buying cattle from deforested Amazon land

Brazil's environmental protection agency IBAMA has imposed 365 million reais ($64 million) in fines on cattle ranches and meat packers, including the world's largest JBS SA, for

October 26, 2024
Brazil fines meat packers $64 million for buying cattle from deforested Amazon land
Business|Economy

Italy's Eni and BP resume onshore drilling in Libya after 10-year hiatus, NOC says

Italian energy company Eni and British oil giant BP have resumed exploration in Libya after onshore drilling was halted in 2014, Libya's national oil corporation (NOC) said on

October 26, 2024
Italy's Eni and BP resume onshore drilling in Libya after 10-year hiatus, NOC says
Business|Economy|US

Trump says he’s open to eliminating income taxes and repeats ‘enemy from within’ rhetoric on podcast with Joe Rogan

Trump says he’s open to eliminating income taxes and repeats ‘enemy from within’ rhetoric on podcast with Joe Rogan

October 26, 2024
Trump says he’s open to eliminating income taxes and repeats ‘enemy from within’ rhetoric on podcast with Joe Rogan
Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|US

Hear what Trump told Joe Rogan his plans are for RFK Jr.

Former President Donald Trump recorded an interview with podcast host Joe Rogan in which he said he plans to work with RFK Jr., whose views on vaccines Rogan has supported.

October 26, 2024
Hear what Trump told Joe Rogan his plans are for RFK Jr.
Election|Political|US

'Take our lives seriously,' Michelle Obama pleads as she rallies for Kamala Harris in Michigan

Michelle Obama delivered a searing speech in support of Kamala Harris during a rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan

October 26, 2024
'Take our lives seriously,' Michelle Obama pleads as she rallies for Kamala Harris in Michigan
Election|Europe|Political|World

Georgia’s pro-Western president condemns ‘troubling incidents of violence’ at polling stations with crucial vote underway

Georgia’s pro-Western president condemns ‘troubling incidents of violence’ at polling stations with crucial vote underway

October 26, 2024
Georgia’s pro-Western president condemns ‘troubling incidents of violence’ at polling stations with crucial vote underway
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

China-led AIIB head criticizes advanced nations for trade barriers

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun on Saturday criticized advanced economies for creating trade barriers including for renewable

October 26, 2024
China-led AIIB head criticizes advanced nations for trade barriers
Election|Opinion|US

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeated election lies in his interview with Joe Rogan. Here are the facts

Donald Trump used a lengthy interview with podcaster Joe Rogan to dig in on his false claims about voting, election fraud and his loss in the 2020 presidential election

October 26, 2024
FACT FOCUS: Trump repeated election lies in his interview with Joe Rogan. Here are the facts
Europe|World

Russian strike on Ukrainian hospital used to treat soldiers kills at least five

Russian strike on Ukrainian hospital used to treat soldiers kills at least five

October 26, 2024
Russian strike on Ukrainian hospital used to treat soldiers kills at least five
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

TSMC suspended shipments to China firm after chip found on Huawei processor, sources say

Taiwan

October 26, 2024
TSMC suspended shipments to China firm after chip found on Huawei processor, sources say
Lifestyle|Opinion|World

Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church has ended with recommendations that fall far short of giving women more equity as hoped

October 26, 2024
Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women
Business|Technology|World

Reuters exposé of hack-for-hire world is back online after Indian court ruling

Reuters News has restored to its website an investigation into mercenary hacking after a New Delhi court lifted a takedown order it issued last year.

October 26, 2024
Reuters exposé of hack-for-hire world is back online after Indian court ruling
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB should keep open mind on next rate cut, Knot says

The European Central Bank should keep its options open regarding future interest rate moves, Dutch central bank chief and ECB Governing Council member Klaas

October 26, 2024
ECB should keep open mind on next rate cut, Knot says
Election|US

Democrats have outspent Republicans on the airwaves since Harris entered race, but GOP is poised for late push

Democrats have outspent Republicans on the airwaves since Harris entered race, but GOP is poised for late push

October 26, 2024
Democrats have outspent Republicans on the airwaves since Harris entered race, but GOP is poised for late push
Crime|Food

Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul

Thieves with a nose for fine cheese have pulled off a massive cheddar ripoff in London

October 26, 2024
Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul
Sports|US

Los Angeles Dodgers survive late comeback attempt by New York Yankees to take 2-0 lead in World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers survive late comeback attempt by New York Yankees to take 2-0 lead in World Series

October 26, 2024
Los Angeles Dodgers survive late comeback attempt by New York Yankees to take 2-0 lead in World Series
Health|MidEast|World

Israeli army leaves north Gaza hospital, detains medics, says health ministry

Israeli forces withdrew from a hospital complex in northern Gaza on Saturday, one day after storming it, and the Palestinian enclave's health ministry said the

October 26, 2024
Israeli army leaves north Gaza hospital, detains medics, says health ministry
Europe|MidEast|World

Germany's Scholz urges Iran to de-escalate after Israeli strikes

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Iran to end the cycle of escalation following Israeli strikes on Iranian military sites early on Saturday, saying restraint could pave the

October 26, 2024
Germany's Scholz urges Iran to de-escalate after Israeli strikes
Crime|Technology|US

The FBI releases crime stats months after the fact. This new crime tracker is trying to be more timely – and the FBI is too

The FBI releases crime stats months after the fact. This new crime tracker is trying to be more timely – and the FBI is too

October 26, 2024
The FBI releases crime stats months after the fact. This new crime tracker is trying to be more timely – and the FBI is too
Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's Nagel cautions against too hasty action on rates

The European Central Bank should not be too hasty in adjusting policy, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Saturday after some of his colleagues made the case in recent

October 26, 2024
ECB's Nagel cautions against too hasty action on rates
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Travel|World

This Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars

Experts say the scariest things on Halloween aren’t monsters or ghosts — it's traffic

October 26, 2024
This Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars
Asia|World

At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines

The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in the Philippines has reached nearly 130 and the president says many areas remain isolated

October 26, 2024
At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines
MidEast|Political|World

Five things to know about Israel's attack on Iran

Israel delivered its long-expected response to Iranian missile attacks by carrying out a series of airstrikes against the Islamic Republic

October 26, 2024
Five things to know about Israel's attack on Iran
Business|Crime|Europe

Italy police arrest four over alleged illegal database access, source says

(This Oct. 26 story has been corrected to show Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is being investigated and is not under house arrest and deletes sentence with allegation details in paragraphs 1 and 5) By

October 26, 2024
Italy police arrest four over alleged illegal database access, source says
Election|US

Jim Justice looks past his business struggles and declares himself a Senate winner in West Virginia

More than a month before the election, Jim Justice declared victory in his U.S. Senate race in deep red West Virginia

October 26, 2024
Jim Justice looks past his business struggles and declares himself a Senate winner in West Virginia
Election|Political|US

A century after Native Americans got the right to vote, they could put Trump or Harris over the top

In the waning days of the presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are courting Native American voters in states where their vote could swing some of the most hotly contested counties in the country

October 26, 2024
A century after Native Americans got the right to vote, they could put Trump or Harris over the top
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Witches walk among us — but they’re not like the fictional ones you grew up with

Witches walk among us — but they’re not like the fictional ones you grew up with

October 26, 2024
Witches walk among us — but they’re not like the fictional ones you grew up with
Sports

Inter Miami beats Atlanta United in Lionel Messi’s MLS playoff debut

Inter Miami beats Atlanta United in Lionel Messi’s MLS playoff debut

October 26, 2024
Inter Miami beats Atlanta United in Lionel Messi’s MLS playoff debut
US

Migrant families separated under Trump still feel the fallout and they fear his return to office

Donald Trump's zero tolerance immigration policy as president resulted in children being separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border

October 26, 2024
Migrant families separated under Trump still feel the fallout and they fear his return to office
MidEast|World

Attack on a police convoy in a restive southeastern province of Iran kills 10 officers

An attack in Iran’s restive southeast killed 10 members of the country’s national police force

October 26, 2024
Attack on a police convoy in a restive southeastern province of Iran kills 10 officers
Asia|US|World

US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system

The United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced surface-to-air missile defense system

October 26, 2024
US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system
Election|US

An elections worker wanted to serve her country. A stew of conspiracy theories and vitriol awaited

Election operations in a northern Nevada county that's a political bellwether for the state are now being overseen by a deputy registrar who's the fifth person in the past four years to hold those duties

October 26, 2024
An elections worker wanted to serve her country. A stew of conspiracy theories and vitriol awaited
Celebrity|Crime|Lifestyle

The Menendez brothers built a green space in prison. It’s modeled on this Norwegian idea

Erik and Lyle Menendez launched an ongoing beautification initiative in the prison where they are serving life sentences for the 1989 killings of their parents

October 26, 2024
The Menendez brothers built a green space in prison. It’s modeled on this Norwegian idea
Crime|US

Trump's lawyers urge appeals court to uphold dismissal of classified documents case

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have urged a federal appeals court to uphold the dismissal of the classified documents case against him

October 26, 2024
Trump's lawyers urge appeals court to uphold dismissal of classified documents case
Travel|US

A ring found among the debris of Florida’s recent hurricanes awaits its owner

A ring found among the debris of Florida’s recent hurricanes awaits its owner

October 26, 2024
A ring found among the debris of Florida’s recent hurricanes awaits its owner
Celebrity|Entertainment|Environment

Prince William’s Earthshot Prize reveals celebrity line-up for awards night

Prince William’s Earthshot Prize reveals celebrity line-up for awards night

October 26, 2024
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize reveals celebrity line-up for awards night
US

Sixty years after the unwinding of Jim Crow, a historic US election

It’s almost at the edge of living memory: President Lyndon Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act in July 1964, urging Americans to “close the springs of

October 26, 2024
Sixty years after the unwinding of Jim Crow, a historic US election
Election|US

Michelle Obama backs Harris in Michigan, where Trump courts Muslim vote

Republican Donald Trump appealed to Muslim voters in Michigan on Saturday as Michelle Obama made an impassioned plea on

October 26, 2024
Michelle Obama backs Harris in Michigan, where Trump courts Muslim vote
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Taiwan vice president, Drag Race winner join big crowds at east Asia's largest Pride march

More than 180,000 people celebrated LGBTQ+ equality and diversity in Taipei on Saturday at east Asia's largest Pride march, joined by Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and the

October 26, 2024
Taiwan vice president, Drag Race winner join big crowds at east Asia's largest Pride march
Environment|Science|World

Commonwealth leaders say sinking nations should keep their maritime boundaries

In a boost for Pacific Islands such as Tuvalu under threat from rising seas, Commonwealth nations agreed on Saturday that a nation's maritime boundaries should remain

October 26, 2024
Commonwealth leaders say sinking nations should keep their maritime boundaries
MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Trump, Harris address Israeli airstrikes on Iran amid US presidential campaigns

Israel has unleashed predawn airstrikes against military sites in Iran

October 26, 2024
Middle East latest: Trump, Harris address Israeli airstrikes on Iran amid US presidential campaigns
MidEast|World

Israel launched strikes on Iran in a retaliatory attack. Here’s what we know

Israel launched strikes on Iran in a retaliatory attack. Here’s what we know

October 26, 2024
Israel launched strikes on Iran in a retaliatory attack. Here’s what we know
Asia|Sports|Travel|World

A few Israelis remain in Sri Lanka surfing town despite terrorism warning

The last of the Israelis left in a scenic surfing hotspot in Sri Lanka said they felt safe and would stay put despite a warning from the Israeli

October 26, 2024
A few Israelis remain in Sri Lanka surfing town despite terrorism warning
Sports

Meet Rojé Stona, an Olympic track and field champion with dreams of playing in the NFL

Meet Rojé Stona, an Olympic track and field champion with dreams of playing in the NFL

October 26, 2024
Meet Rojé Stona, an Olympic track and field champion with dreams of playing in the NFL
Europe|World

Russian drone strike kills teen girl in Kyiv and 5 others dead in missile attack on central Ukraine

A Russian drone strike has killed a teenager in Kyiv during a nighttime barrage on the Ukrainian capital that lasted for hours

October 26, 2024
Russian drone strike kills teen girl in Kyiv and 5 others dead in missile attack on central Ukraine
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

China expresses concern over tariffs, sanctions in US meeting

China expressed concern over U.S. tariffs and Russia-related sanctions during a meeting of the two countries' Economic Working Group in Washington, China's finance ministry said

October 26, 2024
China expresses concern over tariffs, sanctions in US meeting
Business|Lifestyle|Travel

Airline cracks down on ‘gate lice’ who skip the line

Airline cracks down on ‘gate lice’ who skip the line

October 26, 2024
Airline cracks down on ‘gate lice’ who skip the line
Sports

Shiffrin leads skiing World Cup opener after 1st run with overall champion Gut-Behrami not starting

American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin leads women’s World Cup season opener after the first run

October 26, 2024
Shiffrin leads skiing World Cup opener after 1st run with overall champion Gut-Behrami not starting
MidEast|Political|World

Israel's first open attack on Iran targets missile sites and apparently spares oil and nuclear ones

Israel has attacked Iran with pre-dawn airstrikes in retaliation for the barrage of ballistic missiles the Islamic Republic fired on Israel earlier this month

October 26, 2024
Israel's first open attack on Iran targets missile sites and apparently spares oil and nuclear ones
MidEast|World

Reactions to Israel's strikes against Iran

Following are reactions from abroad to Israel's strikes against Iran on Saturday: SENIOR U.S.

October 26, 2024
Reactions to Israel's strikes against Iran
Crime

Man sentenced to life after ‘catfishing’ at least 70 minors and driving a 12-year-old to take her own life

Man sentenced to life after ‘catfishing’ at least 70 minors and driving a 12-year-old to take her own life

October 26, 2024
Man sentenced to life after ‘catfishing’ at least 70 minors and driving a 12-year-old to take her own life
Business|Food|Lifestyle|World

What the rising popularity of Yemeni coffee shops says about third places

What the rising popularity of Yemeni coffee shops says about third places

October 26, 2024
What the rising popularity of Yemeni coffee shops says about third places
Sports

Last year's playoff loser Thitikul tied for the lead after 3 rounds at LPGA Malaysia

Jeeno Thitikul lost a lengthy playoff at the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship in 2023

October 26, 2024
Last year's playoff loser Thitikul tied for the lead after 3 rounds at LPGA Malaysia
MidEast|Political|World

British PM Starmer says Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday Iran should not respond to a wave of Israeli strikes, urging restraint on all sides.

October 26, 2024
British PM Starmer says Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes
Business|Sports|US

Willing to sacrifice elbow to pitch in World Series, Cortes gives up game-winning grand slam

Nestor Cortes was so happy to reach the World Series, he was willing to sacrifice his elbow and perhaps millions of dollars

October 26, 2024
Willing to sacrifice elbow to pitch in World Series, Cortes gives up game-winning grand slam
Sports

Redick's plan to give Davis an increased role has led to 2-0 start for Lakers

When JJ Redick was hired as the Los Angeles Lakers coach, he said one of his early goals was to make Anthony Davis the offensive hub

October 26, 2024
Redick's plan to give Davis an increased role has led to 2-0 start for Lakers
Sports

Ashton Jeanty runs for 128 yards and winning TD, No. 17 Boise State beats UNLV 29-24

Ashton Jeanty, the nation’s leading rusher, didn’t play up to his standards but still rushed for 128 yards and the winning touchdown to help No. 17 Boise State beat UNLV 29-24 on Friday night in a game with College Football Playoff implications

October 26, 2024
Ashton Jeanty runs for 128 yards and winning TD, No. 17 Boise State beats UNLV 29-24
Election|US

Madison Square Garden versus the White House Ellipse: where Trump and Harris are making their final pitches

Madison Square Garden versus the White House Ellipse: where Trump and Harris are making their final pitches

October 26, 2024
Madison Square Garden versus the White House Ellipse: where Trump and Harris are making their final pitches
Sports|US

Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult year

Freddie Freeman persevered through a difficult season to stay in position to make World Series history with his 10th-inning grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers

October 26, 2024
Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult year
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

US missile agency scales back Guam defence plans

A proposed multibillion-dollar missile defence system for Guam has been reduced to 16 sites on the island from the original 22, the U.S.

October 26, 2024
US missile agency scales back Guam defence plans
Crime|Europe|World

Rival London marches pass off peacefully amid heavy police presence

Right-wing, anti-immigrant protesters and opposing anti-racism demonstrators held large rallies in London on Saturday, with both passing off

October 26, 2024
Rival London marches pass off peacefully amid heavy police presence
Sports

Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116

Anthony Davis scored 35 points, Austin Reaves added 26 and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night for their first 2-0 start since 2010-11

October 26, 2024
Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116
Sports|US

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman launches himself into history with dramatic grand slam to win Game 1 of the World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman launches himself into history with dramatic grand slam to win Game 1 of the World Series

October 26, 2024
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman launches himself into history with dramatic grand slam to win Game 1 of the World Series
Opinion|Political|US

A down-ballot candidate from the right throws a wrench into the Indiana governor's race

Indiana is about as Republican as a state can be

October 26, 2024
A down-ballot candidate from the right throws a wrench into the Indiana governor's race
Political|US

Jim Jordan failed to become speaker last year. But his rise in the GOP may not be over yet

Rep. Jim Jordan's leadership ambitions have been vividly apparent, if unspoken, in recent months

October 26, 2024
Jim Jordan failed to become speaker last year. But his rise in the GOP may not be over yet
Election|US

This independent candidate is worrying Republicans in deep-red Nebraska's Senate race

A former cereal plant worker running as an independent in deeply conservative Nebraska has emerged as a serious Senate challenger to two-term Republican Deb Fischer

October 26, 2024
This independent candidate is worrying Republicans in deep-red Nebraska's Senate race
Election|US

Who does Trump see as 'enemies from within'?

Donald Trump’s allies have tried in vain to persuade him to stop venting his rage against “enemies from within” in the campaign’s waning weeks

October 26, 2024
Who does Trump see as 'enemies from within'?
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

It's almost Halloween. That means it's time for a bat beauty contest

A special kind of beauty contest featuring bats kicked off in the lead-up to Halloween

October 26, 2024
It's almost Halloween. That means it's time for a bat beauty contest
Celebrity|Election|Political|US

Trump rally at Madison Square Garden follows a long tradition in politics

The rally Republican Donald Trump is planning for Madison Square Garden on Sunday follows a long line of political events at the storied New York City arena

October 26, 2024
Trump rally at Madison Square Garden follows a long tradition in politics
Entertainment

Nick Harkaway steps into his father John le Carré's footsteps with spy thriller 'Karla's Choice'

Fictional spymaster George Smiley is back

October 26, 2024
Nick Harkaway steps into his father John le Carré's footsteps with spy thriller 'Karla's Choice'
Election|Europe

Georgia's opposition disputes result of crucial vote which could decide the country's role in Europe

Georgia's opposition disputed the results of its crucial election vote Saturday which could decide the country’s role in Europe

October 26, 2024
Georgia's opposition disputes result of crucial vote which could decide the country's role in Europe
US|World

US Navy apologizes for the 1882 obliteration of a Tlingit village in Alaska

In 1882 the U.S. Navy shelled a southwest Alaska Tlingit village and then burned what was left of the homes, food caches and canoes

October 26, 2024
US Navy apologizes for the 1882 obliteration of a Tlingit village in Alaska
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

Alibaba to pay $433.5 million to settle shareholder lawsuit over monopoly claims

China's Alibaba said on Friday it had agreed to pay $433.5 million to settle a U.S. class-action lawsuit filed by investors alleging monopolistic practices by the e-commerce giant.

October 26, 2024
Alibaba to pay $433.5 million to settle shareholder lawsuit over monopoly claims
Sports|US

Once a kid in Dodger Stadium's seats, Giancarlo Stanton delivers again in LA, now at World Series

Giancarlo Stanton slugs baseballs into the Dodger Stadium seats he used to watch from as a kid

October 26, 2024
Once a kid in Dodger Stadium's seats, Giancarlo Stanton delivers again in LA, now at World Series
Sports|US

Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3 in classic opener

Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees in a drama-filled opener

October 26, 2024
Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3 in classic opener
Business|Economy|Finance|US

New York probing legality of Capital One-Discover merger

New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating whether Capital One's proposed $35.3 billion takeover of Discover Financial Services violates the

October 26, 2024
New York probing legality of Capital One-Discover merger
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US

Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: 'I'm here as a mother'

Beyoncé has spoken at a Houston rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, telling the crowd: “I’m not here as a celebrity, I’m not here as a politician

October 26, 2024
Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: 'I'm here as a mother'
Asia|Economy|Finance|US|World

US approves $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan including Ukraine tested missile system

The United States has approved a potential $2 billion arms sale package to Taiwan, the Pentagon said on Friday, including the delivery for

October 26, 2024
US approves $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan including Ukraine tested missile system
Sports

Towns, Brunson help Knicks roll to a 123-98 victory over the Pacers in their home opener

Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 15 rebounds in his Knicks home debut, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and New York routed the Indiana Pacers 123-98 on Friday night

October 26, 2024
Towns, Brunson help Knicks roll to a 123-98 victory over the Pacers in their home opener
Sports

Lionel Messi's every move shown on TikTok during his winning Inter Miami playoff debut

Lionel Messi’s every move was on display in his winning MLS playoff debut

October 26, 2024
Lionel Messi's every move shown on TikTok during his winning Inter Miami playoff debut
Crime|Sports

Coach Sean Payton says Broncos receiver Josh Reynolds 'pretty shaken up' after being shot last week

Denvefr Broncos coach Sean Payton says wide receiver Josh Reynolds is “pretty shaken up” after being shot last week

October 26, 2024
Coach Sean Payton says Broncos receiver Josh Reynolds 'pretty shaken up' after being shot last week
Sports

Bronny James expected to begin splitting time between Lakers, G League team after trip

Bronny James is expected to begin splitting time between the Lakers and the team’s G League affiliate, even though coach JJ Reddick said those plans could change

October 26, 2024
Bronny James expected to begin splitting time between Lakers, G League team after trip
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

US labor board wrongly ordered Tesla's Musk to delete anti-union tweet, court rules

A divided U.S. appeals court on Friday ruled that the National Labor Relations Board went too far by ordering Tesla CEO Elon Musk to delete a 2018 tweet stating employees

October 26, 2024
US labor board wrongly ordered Tesla's Musk to delete anti-union tweet, court rules
Sports

Rangers sign Alexis Lafrenière to 7-year contract extension

The New York Rangers have signed winger Alexis Lafrenière to a seven-year contract extension

October 26, 2024
Rangers sign Alexis Lafrenière to 7-year contract extension
Election|Europe|World

Georgia's ruling party wins pivotal election, early results show, as opposition parties cry foul

Georgia's most powerful man won a parliamentary election on Saturday, according to early official results, a victory which opposition

October 26, 2024
Georgia's ruling party wins pivotal election, early results show, as opposition parties cry foul
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|US|World

War affects over 600 million women and girls, UN says

Top U.N. officials say more than 600 million women and girls are now affected by war

October 25, 2024
War affects over 600 million women and girls, UN says
Asia|Sports|World

The world is watching and Japan is visiting when Ohtani's Dodgers face the Yankees in Los Angeles

Although Shohei Ohtani’s first trip to the World Series is a global sports event, it’s particularly big in Japan — and for Japan

October 25, 2024
The world is watching and Japan is visiting when Ohtani's Dodgers face the Yankees in Los Angeles
Europe|World

Commonwealth leaders say 'time has come' for discussion on slavery reparations

Commonwealth leaders, ending a week-long summit in Samoa, said on Saturday the time had come for a discussion on whether Britain should

October 25, 2024
Commonwealth leaders say 'time has come' for discussion on slavery reparations
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

Elon Musk has met with politicians from at least 13 different countries: Here’s what he has talked about

Elon Musk has met with politicians from at least 13 different countries: Here’s what he has talked about

October 25, 2024
Elon Musk has met with politicians from at least 13 different countries: Here’s what he has talked about
Business|Technology

Jury awards Apple $250 in design patent lawsuit against Masimo

Jury awards Apple $250 in design patent lawsuit against Masimo

October 25, 2024
Jury awards Apple $250 in design patent lawsuit against Masimo
Opinion|US|World

Native Americans laud Biden for historic apology over boarding schools. They want action to follow

President Joe Biden has done something that no other sitting U.S. president has: He apologized for the systemic abuse generations of Indigenous children endured at the hands of the federal government

October 25, 2024
Native Americans laud Biden for historic apology over boarding schools. They want action to follow
Crime|Technology|World

US intelligence assesses Russian operatives behind fake video showing Pennsylvania ballots being destroyed

US intelligence assesses Russian operatives behind fake video showing Pennsylvania ballots being destroyed

October 25, 2024
US intelligence assesses Russian operatives behind fake video showing Pennsylvania ballots being destroyed
Europe|World

Ukrainian official says full Russian withdrawal needed to establish peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said on Friday that a full withdrawal of Russian troops, and not just peace talks, were essential to ending his country's more than

October 25, 2024
Ukrainian official says full Russian withdrawal needed to establish peace
Business|Technology

Delta sues cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike over tech outage that canceled flights

Delta Air Lines is suing the cybersecurity firm that has been blamed for causing a global technology outage this summer

October 25, 2024
Delta sues cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike over tech outage that canceled flights
MidEast|World

Iran plays down Israel's strikes, says they caused 'limited damage'

Iran on Saturday played down Israel's overnight air attack against Iranian military targets, saying it caused only limited

October 25, 2024
Iran plays down Israel's strikes, says they caused 'limited damage'
Arts|Entertainment

Phil Lesh, bassist and founder of Grateful Dead, dies at age 84

Phil Lesh, a founding member of the Grateful Dead whose nuanced bass playing made him an architect of the band's otherworldly sound, died on Friday at age 84, his

October 25, 2024
Phil Lesh, bassist and founder of Grateful Dead, dies at age 84
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth

Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth

October 25, 2024
Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth
Business|Sports|Technology

Haas F1 reiterates team is not for sale after aligning with Toyota on technical partnership

The first-year team principal of Haas reiterated the Formula 1 team is not for sale even if new technical partner Toyota tried to buy the organization

October 25, 2024
Haas F1 reiterates team is not for sale after aligning with Toyota on technical partnership
Election|Technology|US

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims surrounding the 2024 election

With early voting underway, false and misleading reports have emerged online

October 25, 2024
FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims surrounding the 2024 election
Crime|MidEast|World

Explosions heard in Iran's Tehran and nearby Karaj, state media say

Several loud explosions were heard in Iran's capital Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj early on Saturday, semi-official Iranian media said, adding that the cause was unknown.

October 25, 2024
Explosions heard in Iran's Tehran and nearby Karaj, state media say
Election|US

NY Republican in critical House race spent huge sums of campaign cash on steakhouses, booze, Ubers and a foreign hostel

NY Republican in critical House race spent huge sums of campaign cash on steakhouses, booze, Ubers and a foreign hostel

October 25, 2024
NY Republican in critical House race spent huge sums of campaign cash on steakhouses, booze, Ubers and a foreign hostel
Economy|Election|Finance|US

Brazil's central bank chief says US election driving pressures on long-term interest rates

Brazil's central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto said on Friday that markets are increasingly factoring in the "highly" inflationary impacts of the U.S. election on long-term

October 25, 2024
Brazil's central bank chief says US election driving pressures on long-term interest rates
Crime|Lifestyle|US

What to know about the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom

The district attorney of Los Angeles County has recommended resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez who were convicted for killing their parents in 1989 and may now have a pathway to freedom after spending 34 years behind bars

October 25, 2024
What to know about the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom
Europe|Finance

French finance minister says deficit reduction was top priority before Moody's warning

French Finance Minister Antoine Armand on Friday, following a Moody's credit rating warning on his country's debt, said that France's top fiscal priority is to

October 25, 2024
French finance minister says deficit reduction was top priority before Moody's warning
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Freedom Caucus chair says he was taken out of context on legislature deciding presidential electors

The chairman of the House Freedom Caucus says news reports that quoted him saying the North Carolina Legislature should consider allocating the state’s presidential electors to Donald Trump before the votes are counted were taken out of context

October 25, 2024
Freedom Caucus chair says he was taken out of context on legislature deciding presidential electors
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

The rape claims that tie the Menendez case to Menudo: ‘There might be other victims,’ doc producer says

The rape claims that tie the Menendez case to Menudo: ‘There might be other victims,’ doc producer says

October 25, 2024
The rape claims that tie the Menendez case to Menudo: ‘There might be other victims,’ doc producer says
Political|US

Military investigation into incident during Trump’s controversial Arlington Cemetery still ongoing, Army report says

Military investigation into incident during Trump’s controversial Arlington Cemetery still ongoing, Army report says

October 25, 2024
Military investigation into incident during Trump’s controversial Arlington Cemetery still ongoing, Army report says
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Trump-appointed appeals court judges say Mississippi is violating federal law with mail ballot deadline but don’t block it

Trump-appointed appeals court judges say Mississippi is violating federal law with mail ballot deadline but don’t block it

October 25, 2024
Trump-appointed appeals court judges say Mississippi is violating federal law with mail ballot deadline but don’t block it
Crime|Europe|World

Russian missile attack kills three in Ukraine's Dnipro; hits houses, medical building

A Russian missile attack hit residences and a medical facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Friday evening, killing three people and injuring at least nine, regional governor

October 25, 2024
Russian missile attack kills three in Ukraine's Dnipro; hits houses, medical building
Technology|Travel|US

Delta sues CrowdStrike over software update that prompted mass flight disruptions

Delta Air Lines on Friday sued cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike in a Georgia state court after a global outage in July caused mass flight cancellations,

October 25, 2024
Delta sues CrowdStrike over software update that prompted mass flight disruptions
Business|Technology|US

Apple wins $250 US jury verdict in patent case over Masimo smartwatches

Apple convinced a federal jury on Friday that early versions of health monitoring tech company Masimo's smartwatches infringe two of its design patents as part of a

October 25, 2024
Apple wins $250 US jury verdict in patent case over Masimo smartwatches
Economy|Finance|World

G7 leaders agree to deliver $50 billion in loans to Ukraine as soon as December

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies on Friday reached consensus on delivery of some $50 billion in loans to Ukraine backed

October 25, 2024
G7 leaders agree to deliver $50 billion in loans to Ukraine as soon as December
Environment|US

An abrupt goodbye to a guerrilla goldfish aquarium beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant

A makeshift aquarium that popped up this summer in a puddle beneath a leaky New York City fire hydrant is no more

October 25, 2024
An abrupt goodbye to a guerrilla goldfish aquarium beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant
Americas

Canada should have acted sooner on migration, minister says

The Canadian government should have acted sooner to stem the flow of temporary migration into the country, Immigration Minister Marc Miller told Reuters on

October 25, 2024
Canada should have acted sooner on migration, minister says
Asia|Crime|Travel|World

Hoax bomb threats wreak havoc on India’s travel industry, days ahead of Diwali festival

Hoax bomb threats wreak havoc on India’s travel industry, days ahead of Diwali festival

October 25, 2024
Hoax bomb threats wreak havoc on India’s travel industry, days ahead of Diwali festival
Election|Political

RFK Jr asks US Supreme Court to remove his name from Michigan ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the U.S.

October 25, 2024
RFK Jr asks US Supreme Court to remove his name from Michigan ballot
Election|US|Videos

Russian actors made fake video depicting mail-in ballots for Trump being destroyed, FBI says

Russian actors made a widely circulated video falsely depicting mail-in ballots for Donald Trump being destroyed in Pennsylvania

October 25, 2024
Russian actors made fake video depicting mail-in ballots for Trump being destroyed, FBI says
Election|Political|US

Court says Mississippi can't count late ballots but the ruling doesn't affect Nov. 5 vote

A conservative federal court says Mississippi cannot count mail-in ballots that arrive shortly after Election Day

October 25, 2024
Court says Mississippi can't count late ballots but the ruling doesn't affect Nov. 5 vote
Economy|Europe|Finance

DBRS revises Italy's outlook to 'positive' on improved fiscal path

Ratings agency DBRS on Friday revised its trend on Italy to 'positive' from 'stable', saying it expected an improvement in the country's fiscal path, in a boost to

October 25, 2024
DBRS revises Italy's outlook to 'positive' on improved fiscal path
Lifestyle|Sports|US

The AVP beach volleyball tour now has team play. But will it be a (Dallas) Dream or (Miami) Mayhem?

A new league format on the U.S. beach volleyball tour is bringing a team concept to what has always been a two-person sport

October 25, 2024
The AVP beach volleyball tour now has team play. But will it be a (Dallas) Dream or (Miami) Mayhem?
Election|US

US appeals court says counting ballots received after Election Day is illegal

A U.S. appeals court on Friday said it was illegal for states to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, siding with Republicans in a case

October 25, 2024
US appeals court says counting ballots received after Election Day is illegal
Entertainment

Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh has died at 84

Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh has died at 84

October 25, 2024
Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh has died at 84
Election|US

Republican draws criticism for call to bypass election in North Carolina

A Republican U.S. lawmaker this week suggested the storm-hit state of North Carolina should allocate its votes in the Electoral College to Republican Donald

October 25, 2024
Republican draws criticism for call to bypass election in North Carolina
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|US

Rapper Lil Durk arrested on suspicion of murder for hire

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk has been arrested on suspicion of ordering the murder of a rival in 2022 from his position as leader of the Chicago-based rap collective

October 25, 2024
Rapper Lil Durk arrested on suspicion of murder for hire
Business|Finance

Brazil's Vale taps Marcelo Bacci as new CFO

The board of Brazilian miner Vale has approved Marcelo Bacci as the company's new chief financial officer, according to a securities filing released on Friday, which added that

October 25, 2024
Brazil's Vale taps Marcelo Bacci as new CFO
Economy|Europe|Finance

Moody's lowers France's outlook on budget fears, maintains rating

Credit ratings agency Moody's revised France's outlook to "negative" from "stable" on Friday, over mounting uncertainty that the country will be able to curb widening budget deficits,

October 25, 2024
Moody's lowers France's outlook on budget fears, maintains rating
Americas|Business|Crime|US|World

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sixteen counts of sex trafficking and international prostitution

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sixteen counts of sex trafficking and international prostitution

October 25, 2024
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sixteen counts of sex trafficking and international prostitution
Economy|Europe|Finance

French budget a credibility test for government, French central bank chief says

The new French budget goes in the right direction but focus must now shift to implementation, and getting the deficit down as planned is a credibility test for the new

October 25, 2024
French budget a credibility test for government, French central bank chief says
Sports|US

American skier Nina O'Brien ready for another comeback after breaking left leg twice

Nina O’Brien’s rollercoaster ski career over the last three seasons includes winning a gold medal with the U.S. ski team at the 2023 world championships and breaking her left lower leg twice

October 25, 2024
American skier Nina O'Brien ready for another comeback after breaking left leg twice
Technology|US|World

‘Cyber-espionage operation’: Reporter on what data was targeted by Chinese hackers on Trump's phone

CNN's Sean Lyngaas reports that Chinese government-linked hackers have targeted the phone communications of former President Donald Trump and vice presidential nominee JD Vance as part of a much broader cyber-espionage effort aimed at high-level US targets, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

October 25, 2024
‘Cyber-espionage operation’: Reporter on what data was targeted by Chinese hackers on Trump's phone
Crime|Technology|US

Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign

Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala Harris

October 25, 2024
Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US

Beyonce's Harris rally tests superstar's political reach

Superstar singer Beyonce took the stage at a rally for Kamala Harris in Houston on Friday night, not to sing but to offer

October 25, 2024
Beyonce's Harris rally tests superstar's political reach
Election|US

Pennsylvania county investigating fraudulent voter applications

Authorities in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania are examining 2,500 voter registration forms for potential fraud, officials said on Friday, less than two weeks

October 25, 2024
Pennsylvania county investigating fraudulent voter applications
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Washington Post becomes second major US newspaper this week to not endorse a presidential candidate

The Washington Post says it won't endorse a candidate for president in this year’s tightly contested race and would avoid doing so in the future

October 25, 2024
Washington Post becomes second major US newspaper this week to not endorse a presidential candidate
Election|US

What to expect in Alaska on Election Day

Alaska voters will decide in the Nov. 5 general election which presidential candidate will receive the state's three electoral votes, but it’s the race for the state’s sole U.S. House seat that might have bigger national implications

October 25, 2024
What to expect in Alaska on Election Day
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

An AI chatbot pushed a teen to kill himself, a lawsuit against its creator alleges

A Florida mother is suing a tech company over an AI chatbot that she says pushed her son to kill himself

October 25, 2024
An AI chatbot pushed a teen to kill himself, a lawsuit against its creator alleges
Business|Technology|US

Lyft to pay $2.1 million fine to settle US charges it inflated drivers' earnings prospects

Lyft agreed to pay a $2.1 million civil fine to settle U.S.

October 25, 2024
Lyft to pay $2.1 million fine to settle US charges it inflated drivers' earnings prospects
Americas|Business|Economy

Panama Canal net income rose to $3.45 billion despite drought

The Panama Canal's profit increased about 9.5% in the fiscal year ended in September to $3.45 billion despite a severe drought that reduced

October 25, 2024
Panama Canal net income rose to $3.45 billion despite drought
Business|Technology|US|World

New WSJ report says Musk has had secret conversations with Putin

The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk has been speaking regularly with Russian President Vladimir Putin since 2022. Gordon Lubold, who contributed to the WSJ report, joined CNN's Jim Acosta to discuss the reporting. The Kremlin denied regularly speaking with the tech CEO and Musk declined to comment. Musk did not respond to a request for comment.

October 25, 2024
New WSJ report says Musk has had secret conversations with Putin
Political|Science|Technology|World

NASA chief calls for investigation into report that Musk and Putin have spoken regularly

NASA chief calls for investigation into report that Musk and Putin have spoken regularly

October 25, 2024
NASA chief calls for investigation into report that Musk and Putin have spoken regularly
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US

Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president

Leonardo DiCaprio is endorsing Kamala Harris for president

October 25, 2024
Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president
Europe|World

Russian drone hits Kyiv high-rise building, kills one, injures five

A Russian drone struck a multi-storey residential building in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Friday evening, triggering a fire in the top floors and killing one person and injuring five,

October 25, 2024
Russian drone hits Kyiv high-rise building, kills one, injures five
Business|Finance|Technology

Tether CEO says he sees no indication of US probe

Tether's top executive said on Friday the company has seen no sign it is under investigation, after the Wall Street Journal reported U.S. authorities are probing potential violations by the

October 25, 2024
Tether CEO says he sees no indication of US probe
MidEast|World

Here's a look at what came out of Blinken's 11th trip to the Middle East

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s weeklong trip to the Middle East ended as expected without a cease-fire breakthrough for Gaza, but talks are being revived

October 25, 2024
Here's a look at what came out of Blinken's 11th trip to the Middle East
Crime|Election|Technology|US

Chinese hackers targeted phones affiliated with Harris campaign, source says

Chinese hackers who tapped into Verizon's system targeted phones used by people affiliated with the campaign of Democratic presidential

October 25, 2024
Chinese hackers targeted phones affiliated with Harris campaign, source says
Arts|US

Poop-emoji statue near US Capitol evokes stain of Jan. 6 riot

There is a new temporary statue attracting attention near the U.S. Capitol: a brass-colored desk with poop on top of it. 

October 25, 2024
Poop-emoji statue near US Capitol evokes stain of Jan. 6 riot
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Two more LA Times editorial board members resign after the paper withholds a Harris endorsement

Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper’s owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president

October 25, 2024
Two more LA Times editorial board members resign after the paper withholds a Harris endorsement
Celebrity|Crime|Election|US|Videos

Trump accused of groping a woman in 1993 while Jeffrey Epstein watched

Former model Stacey Williams is alleging that Donald Trump groped her at Trump Tower in early 1993 as disgraced hedge fund manager Jeffrey Epstein watched

October 25, 2024
Trump accused of groping a woman in 1993 while Jeffrey Epstein watched
Business|US

Here's a look at Musk's contact with Putin and why it matters

The Wall Street Journal reports that billionaire Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been in regular contact

October 25, 2024
Here's a look at Musk's contact with Putin and why it matters
Election|Opinion|US

Washington Post won’t endorse candidate in 2024 presidential election after Bezos decision

Washington Post won’t endorse candidate in 2024 presidential election after Bezos decision

October 25, 2024
Washington Post won’t endorse candidate in 2024 presidential election after Bezos decision
Business|Election|US

‘There’s a lot of anger’: CNN reporter describes the mood in the Washington Post newsroom

CNN's Hadas Gold reports on the growing anger inside the Washington Post newsroom after the publication's owner, Jeff Bezos, decided to kill a draft that was written to endorse Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race.

October 25, 2024
‘There’s a lot of anger’: CNN reporter describes the mood in the Washington Post newsroom
Crime|US

Judge blocks Virginia's move to purge voter rolls as US election nears

A U.S. federal judge on Friday blocked Virginia's removal of people it said had not proved their citizenship from its voter rolls, saying it ran afoul of a federal

October 25, 2024
Judge blocks Virginia's move to purge voter rolls as US election nears
World

Deadly Israeli strike on journalists in Lebanon prompts global condemnation

Three journalists were killed in Lebanon by an Israeli strike on Friday morning, drawing condemnation from rights advocates about the number of reporters who have lost their lives in

October 25, 2024
Deadly Israeli strike on journalists in Lebanon prompts global condemnation
Election|Political|US

Federal judge halts Virginia’s pre-election voter roll purge aimed at suspected noncitizens

Federal judge halts Virginia’s pre-election voter roll purge aimed at suspected noncitizens

October 25, 2024
Federal judge halts Virginia’s pre-election voter roll purge aimed at suspected noncitizens
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Louisiana Gov. forces removal of New Orleans homeless encampment ahead of Taylor Swift concerts this weekend

Louisiana Gov. forces removal of New Orleans homeless encampment ahead of Taylor Swift concerts this weekend

October 25, 2024
Louisiana Gov. forces removal of New Orleans homeless encampment ahead of Taylor Swift concerts this weekend
Crime|US

The 'Black Insurrectionist' was actually white. The deception did not stop there

“Black Insurrectionist,” the anonymous social media persona behind some of the most widely circulated conspiracy theories about Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, can be traced to a white man from upstate New York

October 25, 2024
The 'Black Insurrectionist' was actually white. The deception did not stop there
Business|Food|Health|US

E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say

E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say

October 25, 2024
E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say
Health|Sports

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol and will start vs. Cardinals

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

October 25, 2024
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol and will start vs. Cardinals
Entertainment

What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, 'The Substance,' Olivia Rodrigo concert film and 'The Diplomat'

“The Substance” and albums by Willie Nelson and Tyler, the Creator are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases

October 25, 2024
What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, 'The Substance,' Olivia Rodrigo concert film and 'The Diplomat'
Arts

Scientists say skeletal remains found in castle well belong to figure from 800-year-old saga

Scientists say skeletal remains found in castle well belong to figure from 800-year-old saga

October 25, 2024
Scientists say skeletal remains found in castle well belong to figure from 800-year-old saga
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nvidia overtakes Apple as world's most valuable company

Nvidia dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company on Friday following a record-setting rally in the stock, powered by insatiable demand for

October 25, 2024
Nvidia overtakes Apple as world's most valuable company
Business|Food|Health

At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sickened in 13 states

October 25, 2024
At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in on-set shooting

A New Mexico judge has upheld her own decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie

October 25, 2024
Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in on-set shooting
Celebrity|Election|US

What we know about Beyonce's appearance at Kamala Harris' Houston rally

Democrat Kamala Harris is hoping the "BeyHive" will help propel her to victory in the 2024 presidential election.

October 25, 2024
What we know about Beyonce's appearance at Kamala Harris' Houston rally
Election|US

Computer glitch could keep 1,900 teens from voting in South Carolina

A judge in South Carolina has ruled it is too late for South Carolina to reopen voter registration for nearly 1,900 teens after the state Department of Motor Vehicles failed to notify election officials that they checked the box to register as they got their driver’s licenses

October 25, 2024
Computer glitch could keep 1,900 teens from voting in South Carolina
MidEast|Political|World

With no exit strategy for Israel in Gaza, critics fear an open-ended stay

Retired Israeli general Giora Eiland believes Israel faces months of fighting in Gaza unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu uses the chance

October 25, 2024
With no exit strategy for Israel in Gaza, critics fear an open-ended stay
Health|Science|Technology

SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says

SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says

October 25, 2024
SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says
Sports

Yankees vs Dodgers: The World Series' most frequent rivalry through the years

In the beginning, the World Series matchup of the Dodgers against the Yankees was a kind of charming intra-city showdown of two New York City boroughs, blue collar Brooklyn, equipped with a neighborhood called Gravesend, against the pretentious Bronx, with the fancy Grand Concourse

October 25, 2024
Yankees vs Dodgers: The World Series' most frequent rivalry through the years
US|World

Leaked audio reveals Russian soldiers' concerns about North Korean recruits

In leaked audio, Russian soldiers can be heard raising concerns about recruits from North Korea, codenamed the "K Battalion." The comments can be heard in audio intercepted from encrypted Russian channels on October 23 and obtained by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine.

October 25, 2024
Leaked audio reveals Russian soldiers' concerns about North Korean recruits
Election|US

In a tight election where every vote counts, Harris is trying to squeeze a few out of Trump's base

This year’s presidential election could come down microscopic margins, so Kamala Harris is hunting for votes in even the most unlikely of places

October 25, 2024
In a tight election where every vote counts, Harris is trying to squeeze a few out of Trump's base
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

IMF sees weak yen beneficial for Japan's economy

A weak yen is beneficial for Japan's economy as the boost to exports exceeds the increase in the cost of imports, a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF)

October 25, 2024
IMF sees weak yen beneficial for Japan's economy
Crime|Election|US

Pennsylvania county says 2,500 voter registrations being investigated for possible fraud

Officials in a Pennsylvania county say an investigation is underway after election workers identified about 2,500 voter registration forms that may be fraudulent

October 25, 2024
Pennsylvania county says 2,500 voter registrations being investigated for possible fraud
Election|US

Trump leaves Michigan rallygoers waiting in the cold for hours to tape Joe Rogan podcast

Many of Donald Trump’s supporters left a Michigan rally before he arrived Friday night after the former president kept them waiting for three hours to tape a popular podcast interview

October 25, 2024
Trump leaves Michigan rallygoers waiting in the cold for hours to tape Joe Rogan podcast
Americas|Environment|World

Brazil's Lula cancels trip to COP16, COP29 after head injury

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has canceled the trips to the United Nations summits COP16 in Colombia and COP29 in Azerbaijan, his office said on Friday, following

October 25, 2024
Brazil's Lula cancels trip to COP16, COP29 after head injury
Election|US

The Latest: Trump sits down with Joe Rogan, Harris rallies with Beyoncé

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have centered their attention on Texas with less than two weeks to go before Election Day

October 25, 2024
The Latest: Trump sits down with Joe Rogan, Harris rallies with Beyoncé
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

The best horror movie you’ve never seen

Warner Bros. assumed ‘Trick ‛r Treat’ would be such a bust that the studio released it straight to DVD in 2009. Here’s how it became a holiday classic.

October 25, 2024
The best horror movie you’ve never seen
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|US

Florida’s new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach

Nearly a million Florida property owners are facing a deadline, as associations are required to have their buildings inspected and assess the funds for repairing them.

October 25, 2024
Florida’s new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach
Political|World

Russian soldiers heard complaining about North Korean soldiers in intercepted audio

Russian soldiers have been heard raising concerns about how North Korean soldiers will be commanded and provided with ammunition and military kit, leaked intercepts obtained by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine show. CNN’s former Moscow Bureau Chief Nathan Hodge reports.

October 25, 2024
Russian soldiers heard complaining about North Korean soldiers in intercepted audio
Finance|US

Markets gear up for two wild weeks of elections and rate moves

Investors globally are piling into the U.S. dollar and betting on rising volatility ahead of a crucial two weeks in which the United States

October 25, 2024
Markets gear up for two wild weeks of elections and rate moves
Business|Finance

NYCB delays profit goal to 2026 after fourth straight quarter of loss

New York Community Bancorp delayed its profitability goal by a year after posting its fourth straight quarterly loss, in a sign of stress from its exposure

October 25, 2024
NYCB delays profit goal to 2026 after fourth straight quarter of loss
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

TSX posts longest daily losing streak since April

Canada's main stock index ended lower for a fifth straight day on Friday, led by declines for the real estate and consumer discretionary sectors, as investors turned

October 25, 2024
TSX posts longest daily losing streak since April
Economy|Finance|World

Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending

Russia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by two percentage points to a record-high 21% in an effort to combat growing inflation

October 25, 2024
Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says North Korean troops are poised to join the war, cancels UN chief's visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend

October 25, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says North Korean troops are poised to join the war, cancels UN chief's visit
Crime|MidEast|Videos|World

Israeli forces storm Gaza hospital as strikes kill 72 across enclave, medics say

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 72 people since Thursday night and Israeli forces launched a night-

October 25, 2024
Israeli forces storm Gaza hospital as strikes kill 72 across enclave, medics say
Business|Crime|US

Former Abercrombie CEO Jeffries pleads not guilty to sex trafficking

Mike Jeffries, former longtime chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges that he ran an international sex

October 25, 2024
Former Abercrombie CEO Jeffries pleads not guilty to sex trafficking
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Nasdaq closes higher ahead of a heavy week of earnings

The Nasdaq ended higher on Friday, driven by megacap shares, as investors awaited quarterly results from some of Wall Street's

October 25, 2024
Nasdaq closes higher ahead of a heavy week of earnings
Election|US

Trump hates Biden's climate law. His allies are making money from it

(This Oct. 25 story has been corrected to fix comment from Trump’s spokesman to clarify that he did not tell Reuters that a broad rollback of the IRA was a top priority, in paragraph 11) By Valerie

October 25, 2024
Trump hates Biden's climate law. His allies are making money from it
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

In Texas, Harris embraces Beyoncé and warns swing-state voters that ‘Trump abortion bans’ are coming for them

In Texas, Harris embraces Beyoncé and warns swing-state voters that ‘Trump abortion bans’ are coming for them

October 25, 2024
In Texas, Harris embraces Beyoncé and warns swing-state voters that ‘Trump abortion bans’ are coming for them
Health|US

McDonald's E. coli crisis reveals why vegetable contamination is harder problem than beef

Moves by major U.S. fast-food chains to temporarily pull fresh onions off their menus on Thursday, after the vegetable was named as the likely source of an E. coli

October 25, 2024
McDonald's E. coli crisis reveals why vegetable contamination is harder problem than beef
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|US

Ready for an action-packed week?

Traders will have their work cut out keeping up with Japan's snap election, U.S. jobs data, a UK budget, euro zone growth numbers and a slew of third-quarter earnings.

October 25, 2024
Ready for an action-packed week?
Election|Europe|Opinion|Political|World

As Georgia votes, fears of a stolen election and a return to the Kremlin’s orbit loom large

As Georgia votes, fears of a stolen election and a return to the Kremlin’s orbit loom large

October 25, 2024
As Georgia votes, fears of a stolen election and a return to the Kremlin’s orbit loom large
Election|US

Harris focuses on abortion in Texas, as Trump heads to Michigan

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took a detour from barnstorming the battleground states that will decide November's

October 25, 2024
Harris focuses on abortion in Texas, as Trump heads to Michigan
Election|Technology|US

Nuns push back after conservative operative pushes false claim of voter fraud at their church

A viral post by a conservative operative, and reposted by Elon Musk's PAC, claimed voter fraud at a Catholic church. CNN's Danny Freeman talks to a group of Benedictine nuns who are pushing back on the disinformation.

October 25, 2024
Nuns push back after conservative operative pushes false claim of voter fraud at their church
Crime

Hear Los Angeles district attorney say he'll recommend resentencing for Menendez brothers

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón says he’ll recommend resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez nearly 30 years after the brothers were convicted of the murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

October 25, 2024
Hear Los Angeles district attorney say he'll recommend resentencing for Menendez brothers
Crime|World

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Gaza leave dozens dead

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency says an Israeli airstrike hit guesthouses where journalists were staying in southeast Lebanon, killing three media staffers from two different news agencies

October 25, 2024
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Gaza leave dozens dead
Business|Crime|US

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and prostitution charges

The former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges

October 25, 2024
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and prostitution charges
Crime|World

Israel strikes Iran as payback for missile attack, risking escalation of Mideast wars

Israel pounded Iran with a series of airstrikes, saying it was targeting military sites in retaliation for the barrage of ballistic missiles the Islamic Republic fired upon Israel earlier in October

October 25, 2024
Israel strikes Iran as payback for missile attack, risking escalation of Mideast wars
Crime|Technology|US

AI-generated child sexual abuse images are spreading. Law enforcement is racing to stop them

Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are cracking down on the troubling spread of child sexual abuse imagery created through artificial intelligence technology

October 25, 2024
AI-generated child sexual abuse images are spreading. Law enforcement is racing to stop them
Crime|US

Mourners gather to mark a year since Maine's deadliest mass shooting

Maine residents whose sense of safety was shattered last year by a mass shooting have marked the anniversary Friday with a memorial service that drew hundreds of people to the city’s hockey arena

October 25, 2024
Mourners gather to mark a year since Maine's deadliest mass shooting
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US

Harris and Beyoncé ignite a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Trump

Kamala Harris and Beyoncé ignited a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Donald Trump on Friday

October 25, 2024
Harris and Beyoncé ignite a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Trump
Economy|Finance|US

Stocks slip, notch weekly loss on US election nerves; crude oil gains

Global stocks slipped on Friday, finishing the week lower amid U.S. election jitters, while oil prices rose due to concerns about fighting in the Middle East.

October 25, 2024
Stocks slip, notch weekly loss on US election nerves; crude oil gains
Africa|Americas|Europe|World

King Charles acknowledges 'painful' slavery past as calls for reparations intensify

King Charles said on Friday the Commonwealth should acknowledge its "painful" history, as African and Caribbean nations push

October 25, 2024
King Charles acknowledges 'painful' slavery past as calls for reparations intensify
Education|Opinion|US|World

Forced assimilation and abuse: How US boarding schools devastated Native American tribes

President Biden is expected to issue an historic apology Friday for the 150-year government effort to break up Native American culture, language and identity by forcing children into abusive boarding schools

October 24, 2024
Forced assimilation and abuse: How US boarding schools devastated Native American tribes
Health|Opinion|Political|US

Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression − worldwide study

Research shows that when abortion rights are on the ballot, democracy wins − including in the US.

October 24, 2024
Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression − worldwide study
Americas|Crime|World

Gangs in Haiti open fire and hit a UN helicopter midair as violence surges

Gangs in Haiti have opened fire and hit a U.N. helicopter, forcing it to land in Port-au-Prince in the latest attack in the country's capital as violence surges once again

October 24, 2024
Gangs in Haiti open fire and hit a UN helicopter midair as violence surges
Business|Economy|Technology

Your politics can affect whether you click on sponsored search results, new research shows

Campaigns, take note: Conservatives are more likely to click on search ads.

October 24, 2024
Your politics can affect whether you click on sponsored search results, new research shows
Africa|World

In Ghana, Sahel jihadis find refuge and supplies, sources say

(This Oct. 24 story has been corrected to clarify that Atimpe is a researcher on preventing violent extremism, not an expert on extremist groups, in paragraph 25) By David Lewis and Maxwell Akalaare

October 24, 2024
In Ghana, Sahel jihadis find refuge and supplies, sources say
Asia|Crime

Cambodian journalist freed on bail after apologising for 'harmful' posts

An award-winning

October 24, 2024
Cambodian journalist freed on bail after apologising for 'harmful' posts
Arts

Curators are unraveling the mysteries of the belated art icon Tamara de Lempicka

Curators are unraveling the mysteries of the belated art icon Tamara de Lempicka

October 23, 2024
Curators are unraveling the mysteries of the belated art icon Tamara de Lempicka
Election|Technology|US

'Buckle up': Tapper calls out spread of election conspiracy theories online

CNN's Jake Tapper debunks conspiracy theories about the 2024 presidential election spreading online.  

October 23, 2024
'Buckle up': Tapper calls out spread of election conspiracy theories online
Food|Lifestyle

The world’s best bars for 2024 announced

The world’s best bars for 2024 announced

October 23, 2024
The world’s best bars for 2024 announced
Americas|Crime|Environment|World

Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed 7

A small town in far eastern Cuba is recovering from flooding that killed at least seven people after Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm with winds and heavy rain

October 22, 2024
Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed 7
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

30 spooky Halloween things to do near you

Way.com shares the top 30 spooky activities to try this Halloween.

October 22, 2024
30 spooky Halloween things to do near you
Election|Political|US

What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day

Pennsylvania voters are expected to play a pivotal role in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress and the state Legislature hanging in the balance

October 21, 2024
What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day
Election|Political|US

What to expect in Michigan on Election Day

Michigan may play a decisive role in a presidential election for the third consecutive time

October 21, 2024
What to expect in Michigan on Election Day
Election|US

What to expect in Nevada on Election Day

Nevada is once again home to competitive races that could determine control of the White House and the U.S. Senate

October 21, 2024
What to expect in Nevada on Election Day
World

What we know about North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Monday that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia and that some units have been deployed to the Kursk region,

October 21, 2024
What we know about North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine
Asia|Business|Election|Finance

What to look for at Bank of Japan's policy meeting this week

The Bank of Japan concludes a two-day policy meeting on Thursday, days after the ruling coalition's loss in a weekend election that has heightened political

October 20, 2024
What to look for at Bank of Japan's policy meeting this week
Business|Finance|Food|Opinion

THE TRICKS BEHIND THIS YEAR'S TREATS (3pmET)

If your favorite Halloween candy has chocolate in it, you're probably paying more. Blame El Nino. Karin Caifa explains.

October 20, 2024
THE TRICKS BEHIND THIS YEAR'S TREATS (3pmET)
Economy|US

3 charts that help explain how Trump’s tariffs would work

3 charts that help explain how Trump’s tariffs would work

October 13, 2024
3 charts that help explain how Trump’s tariffs would work
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

IPOs stage fall comeback in Europe

Initial public offerings (IPOs) are slowly coming back in Europe after a summer lull.

October 10, 2024
IPOs stage fall comeback in Europe
News

Who is Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's new leader?

Hezbollah's deputy secretary general Sheikh Naim Qassem, elected head of the Lebanese armed group on Tuesday, has been a senior figure in the Iran-backed movement for more than 30

October 08, 2024
Who is Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's new leader?
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Spooky season watch guide: 13 movies and TV series sure to freak you out heading into Halloween

Spooky season watch guide: 13 movies and TV series sure to freak you out heading into Halloween

October 01, 2024
Spooky season watch guide: 13 movies and TV series sure to freak you out heading into Halloween
Economy|Election|US

Tariffs, tax cuts core to Trump’s economic pitch to voters

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has made tariffs and tax cuts the key elements of his economic pitch to voters, the majority of whom view the economy as the

September 24, 2024
Tariffs, tax cuts core to Trump’s economic pitch to voters
Business|Economy|Finance

Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be hit by layoffs or closed?

Volkswagen plans to shut at least three factories in Germany, the carmaker's works council head said on Monday, without specifying which plants would be affected but saying this would mean

September 03, 2024
Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be hit by layoffs or closed?
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Local weed cultivator reduces carbon footprint while also expanding job market

Local weed cultivator reduces carbon footprint while also expanding job market

August 20, 2024
Local weed cultivator reduces carbon footprint while also expanding job market
Sports

WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes

WNBA players would like more of a break after the All-Star Game and Olympics before league play resumes

August 20, 2024
WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes
News|Technology|US

US appeals court revives Google privacy class action

A U.S. appeals court said Google must face a revived lawsuit by Google Chrome users who said the company collected their personal information without permission, after

August 20, 2024
US appeals court revives Google privacy class action
Crime|News

Student hospitalized from suspected poisoning; Frisco police investigating

Student hospitalized from suspected poisoning; Frisco police investigating

August 20, 2024
Student hospitalized from suspected poisoning; Frisco police investigating
Health|Lifestyle|News

Princeton man embraces life after accident, inspiring others with message of resilience and hope

Princeton man embraces life after accident, inspiring others with message of resilience and hope

August 20, 2024
Princeton man embraces life after accident, inspiring others with message of resilience and hope
Crime|News|US

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison months after stabbing

The ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has been transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility

August 20, 2024
Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison months after stabbing
Crime|Education|News|Sports

Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp

Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp

August 20, 2024
Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp
Health|Lifestyle|News

Rodent complaints continue to plague New York City. Here's what else the data shows.

Rodent complaints continue to plague New York City. Here's what else the data shows.

August 20, 2024
Rodent complaints continue to plague New York City. Here's what else the data shows.
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News

Young man living with autism becomes valued member of police department in Massachusetts

Young man living with autism becomes valued member of police department in Massachusetts

August 20, 2024
Young man living with autism becomes valued member of police department in Massachusetts
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'A Santa’s Workshop': Wisconsin Woodworker's Guild turns talents to making toys for children facing difficult times

'A Santa’s Workshop': Wisconsin Woodworker's Guild turns talents to making toys for children facing difficult times

August 20, 2024
'A Santa’s Workshop': Wisconsin Woodworker's Guild turns talents to making toys for children facing difficult times
Crime|Health|News

Inmate who became pregnant at TGK gives birth; family continues to search for answers

Inmate who became pregnant at TGK gives birth; family continues to search for answers

August 20, 2024
Inmate who became pregnant at TGK gives birth; family continues to search for answers
Business|Economy|News|Travel|US

Las Vegas hospitality workers at Venetian reach tentative deal on first-ever union contract

Thousands of hospitality workers on the Las Vegas Strip have reached a tentative deal with the Venetian and Palazzo resorts

August 20, 2024
Las Vegas hospitality workers at Venetian reach tentative deal on first-ever union contract
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Energix signs long-term solar power deal with Google

Energix Renewables said on Tuesday it has signed a long term agreement with Alphabet's Google to supply electricity and renewable energy credits generated from its solar projects to the

August 20, 2024
Energix signs long-term solar power deal with Google
Business|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Technology

OpenAI signs content deal with Condé Nast

Sam Altman-led OpenAI on Tuesday announced a multi-year partnership with Condé Nast to display content from its brands such as the Vogue and the New Yorker within the AI startup's products,

August 20, 2024
OpenAI signs content deal with Condé Nast
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US disputes report of Netanyahu, Blinken talk on Israeli troops on Gaza border

The United States on Tuesday disputed a report that cited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as saying he might have convinced U.S.

August 20, 2024
US disputes report of Netanyahu, Blinken talk on Israeli troops on Gaza border
Sports

Analysis: The FedEx Cup playoffs deliver. Just not always the best player with the title

Scottie Scheffler says it's silly to call the FedEx Cup title a season-long competition when it comes down to one tournament at the end

August 20, 2024
Analysis: The FedEx Cup playoffs deliver. Just not always the best player with the title
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

France's caretaker government freezes 2025 spending at current levels

France's caretaker government has set 2025 state spending at current levels, saving about 10 billion euros ($11.08 billion) after taking inflation into account and keeping the

August 20, 2024
France's caretaker government freezes 2025 spending at current levels
Uncategorized

The internet's love for 'very demure' content spotlights what a viral trend can mean for creators

It’s not just you

August 20, 2024
The internet's love for 'very demure' content spotlights what a viral trend can mean for creators
Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Bowman still cautious about changing policy stance

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Tuesday said she remains cautious about any shift in the U.S. central bank's policy because of what she sees as continued upside risks for

August 20, 2024
Fed's Bowman still cautious about changing policy stance
Business|Environment|Technology

Uber hires ex-Tesla exec Rebecca Tinucci to oversee EV transition, memo says

Uber Technologies has hired former Tesla executive Rebecca Tinucci to oversee the ride-hailing platform's shift to electric vehicles, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on

August 20, 2024
Uber hires ex-Tesla exec Rebecca Tinucci to oversee EV transition, memo says
Americas|Crime|News

More Mexican judges to join strike over proposed judicial overhaul

Over 1,000 more judges and magistrates in Mexico have voted to join an indefinite nationwide strike that began on Monday amid mounting protest against a plan by the ruling

August 20, 2024
More Mexican judges to join strike over proposed judicial overhaul
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Taylor Swift ends European leg of Eras tour with surprise-packed show

Taylor Swift was joined by surprise guest Florence Welch for her first live performance of "Florida!!!" during the final European date of her Eras tour on Tuesday.

August 20, 2024
Taylor Swift ends European leg of Eras tour with surprise-packed show
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's parliament approves ban on Moscow-linked religious groups. One church is seen as a target

Ukraine’s parliament has banned the activities of religious groups tied to the Russian Orthodox Church or any other faith group supporting Russia’s invasion

August 20, 2024
Ukraine's parliament approves ban on Moscow-linked religious groups. One church is seen as a target
Americas|News|World

Tens of thousands remain without power in Puerto Rico, a week after tropical storm swiped the island

Tens of thousands of customers are still without power across Puerto Rico, a week after Ernesto swiped the U.S. territory as a tropical storm

August 20, 2024
Tens of thousands remain without power in Puerto Rico, a week after tropical storm swiped the island
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Shares of Trump's media firm sink to record low

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which is majority-owned by former U.S.

August 20, 2024
Shares of Trump's media firm sink to record low
Europe|News|World

Greece to compensate fire-stricken households near Athens

Greece said on Tuesday it would offer emergency compensation totalling millions of euros to hundreds of households and businesses affected by a blaze that killed one woman and

August 20, 2024
Greece to compensate fire-stricken households near Athens
Business|Economy|News|US

Union Pacific warns of 'devastating consequences' from Canada rail strike

U.S. railroad operator Union Pacific has warned that a potential rail strike in Canada will have "devastating consequences" on the North American economy.

August 20, 2024
Union Pacific warns of 'devastating consequences' from Canada rail strike
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|US

Europe just slashed tariffs on cars made by Tesla in China

Europe just slashed tariffs on cars made by Tesla in China

August 20, 2024
Europe just slashed tariffs on cars made by Tesla in China
News|Sports

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner won’t be suspended after twice testing positive for banned substance

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner won’t be suspended after twice testing positive for banned substance

August 20, 2024
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner won’t be suspended after twice testing positive for banned substance
Health|News|US

US clinical trials in China questioned by US lawmakers

A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday called on the Biden administration to ramp up scrutiny of U.S. clinical trials conducted in China, citing the risk

August 20, 2024
US clinical trials in China questioned by US lawmakers
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Marlo Thomas pays tribute to husband Phil Donahue

Marlo Thomas pays tribute to husband Phil Donahue

August 20, 2024
Marlo Thomas pays tribute to husband Phil Donahue
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue dies at 88

Daytime talk show pioneer Phil Donahue has died at age 88. CNN's Sara Sidner looks back at his life and career.

August 20, 2024
Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue dies at 88
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment

Do Charli XCX’s and Kid Rock’s endorsements make a difference? 19% of young people admit they might

While celebrities are unlikely to decisively shift whom many people choose to vote for, their endorsement of a political candidate can still help shape an election.

August 20, 2024
Do Charli XCX’s and Kid Rock’s endorsements make a difference? 19% of young people admit they might
MidEast|News|Political|World

Iran says it will not take ‘hasty action’ against Israel for killing of Hamas political leader

Iran says it will not take ‘hasty action’ against Israel for killing of Hamas political leader

August 20, 2024
Iran says it will not take ‘hasty action’ against Israel for killing of Hamas political leader
News|US

Ohio lawsuit seeks rewrite of redistricting ballot language dubbed 'biased, inaccurate, deceptive'

Backers of Ohio's fall redistricting amendment are asking the Ohio Supreme Court to order a rewrite of what they contend “may be the most biased, inaccurate, deceptive, and unconstitutional ballot language” the state has ever seen

August 20, 2024
Ohio lawsuit seeks rewrite of redistricting ballot language dubbed 'biased, inaccurate, deceptive'
Sports

Maui Invitational returns to the island a year after wildfires. UConn highlights the field

Two-time defending national champion UConn will highlight the Maui Invitational, which is returning to the Lahaina Civic Center a year after fatal wildfires forced a move to Honolulu

August 20, 2024
Maui Invitational returns to the island a year after wildfires. UConn highlights the field
News|Sports|US

Braves sign IF Gio Urshela after Austin Riley goes on IL with broken hand

The Atlanta Braves have signed infielder Gio Urshela after placing third baseman Austin Riley on the injured list with a broken hand

August 20, 2024
Braves sign IF Gio Urshela after Austin Riley goes on IL with broken hand
Americas|Business|Economy|News|World

Canada rail stoppage poised to disrupt North American agriculture

A looming stoppage of freight railway operations across Canada would disrupt North America's agricultural supply chain, snarling

August 20, 2024
Canada rail stoppage poised to disrupt North American agriculture
Business|Europe|News|Technology|World

What we know about the sinking of Mike Lynch's superyacht

The sinking of a luxury yacht on Aug. 19 off the northern coast of Sicily left seven people dead, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah and Morgan Stanley's

August 20, 2024
What we know about the sinking of Mike Lynch's superyacht
Sports

Oklahoma State to wear QR codes on helmets to assist NIL fundraising

Oklahoma State will wear QR codes on its helmets this season that link to the general team fund

August 20, 2024
Oklahoma State to wear QR codes on helmets to assist NIL fundraising
Crime|News|US

‘Several opportunities’ to prevent Maine mass shooting were missed, commission finds

‘Several opportunities’ to prevent Maine mass shooting were missed, commission finds

August 20, 2024
‘Several opportunities’ to prevent Maine mass shooting were missed, commission finds
Business|Economy|Finance

Israel central bank chief calls on Netanyahu to get moving on 2025 budget

Israeli central bank chief Amir Yaron has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speed up the process of debating and approving the 2025 state budget,

August 20, 2024
Israel central bank chief calls on Netanyahu to get moving on 2025 budget
Sports

Tamirat Tola and Hellen Obiri look to defend titles in New York City Marathon

Tamirat Tola and Hellen Obiri will look to defend their New York City Marathon titles this November

August 20, 2024
Tamirat Tola and Hellen Obiri look to defend titles in New York City Marathon
Europe|MidEast|Political

Britain, Israel leaders agree regional de-escalation is in everyone's interests

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Israel's premier Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday agreed that regional de-escalation was in everyone’s interests, Starmer's office said in a

August 20, 2024
Britain, Israel leaders agree regional de-escalation is in everyone's interests
Business|Finance|Technology

Analog chipmaker TI expects free cash flow to jump in 2026

Texas Instruments said on Tuesday its free cash flow (FCF) would jump in 2026 as demand rebounds and the analog chipmaker tightens capital spending after pressure from

August 20, 2024
Analog chipmaker TI expects free cash flow to jump in 2026
Europe|News|World

Ukraine says boy dies after Russian strike near playground

A 14-year-child boy has died from his injuries in hospital after a Russian munition struck a kiosk a few metres from a children's playground in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region,

August 20, 2024
Ukraine says boy dies after Russian strike near playground
Americas|Economy|Finance

Argentina economic activity seen back in the red in June

Argentina's economic activity likely fell in June versus the same month a year earlier, analysts said, back in the red after a rare rise the month before amid

August 20, 2024
Argentina economic activity seen back in the red in June
Crime|News|World

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago's Israeli consulate on second night of DNC

Multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested after clashing with police during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets on the second night of the Democratic National Convention

August 20, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago's Israeli consulate on second night of DNC
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Trump backs off earlier claims that he should directly control interest rates

Trump backs off earlier claims that he should directly control interest rates

August 20, 2024
Trump backs off earlier claims that he should directly control interest rates
Americas

Panama launches US-backed deportation flights aimed at discouraging migrants

The first flight of deported migrants left Panama early on Tuesday, part of a new strategy to reduce the mostly U.S.-bound flow of people that crosses the

August 20, 2024
Panama launches US-backed deportation flights aimed at discouraging migrants
Americas|Crime|News|Political|US|World

Haitian ex-President Martelly hit with U.S. sanctions, accused of facilitating drug trade

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the former president of Haiti, Michel Joseph Martelly, following accusations that he abused his influence to facilitate drug trafficking into the U.S. and sponsored gangs that have contributed to instability in the Caribbean country

August 20, 2024
Haitian ex-President Martelly hit with U.S. sanctions, accused of facilitating drug trade
News|Sports

2024 US Open: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know

Play in the year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament is scheduled to begin at the U.S. Open on Monday

August 20, 2024
2024 US Open: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street regulator approves tougher rules for accounting 'negligence'

Wall Street's top regulator on Tuesday voted 3-2 to bless new rules making it easier for an audit watchdog to hold people responsible for audit firms' violations.

August 20, 2024
Wall Street regulator approves tougher rules for accounting 'negligence'
Europe|News|World

After yacht sinks, experts say Mediterranean growing more dangerous

The shipwreck of a luxury yacht moored off the coast of Sicily is the latest sign that the Mediterranean is becoming a more dangerous sea to sail

August 20, 2024
After yacht sinks, experts say Mediterranean growing more dangerous
Crime|US

'I will no longer be complicit': Demonstrators breach outer perimeter at DNC

Four people were arrested after breaching the outer perimeter security fencing near the United Center outside of the Democratic National Convention according to the Chicago Police Superintendent.

August 20, 2024
'I will no longer be complicit': Demonstrators breach outer perimeter at DNC
Crime|News|World

New protests outside the DNC after additional fencing built in response to pro-Palestinian protesters breaching outer barrier

New protests outside the DNC after additional fencing built in response to pro-Palestinian protesters breaching outer barrier

August 20, 2024
New protests outside the DNC after additional fencing built in response to pro-Palestinian protesters breaching outer barrier
Business|Technology

Alphabet's Waymo robotaxi unit doubles its paid rides in three months

Alphabet's Waymo said on Tuesday it had doubled its paid rides to 100,000 per week in just over three months as the autonomous ride-hailing firm expanded its areas of service

August 20, 2024
Alphabet's Waymo robotaxi unit doubles its paid rides in three months
Europe|News

Germany seizes almost 250,000 euros in cash in crypto ATM sting

German authorities have seized almost 250,000 euros ($

August 20, 2024
Germany seizes almost 250,000 euros in cash in crypto ATM sting
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Maya Rudolph teases her return to ‘SNL’ to play Kamala Harris

Maya Rudolph teases her return to ‘SNL’ to play Kamala Harris

August 20, 2024
Maya Rudolph teases her return to ‘SNL’ to play Kamala Harris
Arts|Entertainment|News

Ryan Reynolds reflects on tribute to Rob Delaney’s late son in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

Ryan Reynolds reflects on tribute to Rob Delaney’s late son in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

August 20, 2024
Ryan Reynolds reflects on tribute to Rob Delaney’s late son in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
Business|Election|Finance|US

At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopening

A high-profile spat between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis over reopening an Illinois factory complex has made its way into the race for U.S. president and could bring a strike against the automaker

August 20, 2024
At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopening
Business|Crime|News|US

Authors sue Anthropic for copyright infringement over AI training

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has been hit with a class-action lawsuit in California federal court by three authors who say it misused their books and hundreds

August 20, 2024
Authors sue Anthropic for copyright infringement over AI training
Business|Economy|Finance

Wells Fargo to sell its non-agency third-party Commercial Mortgage Servicing business to Trimont

Wells Fargo on Tuesday agreed to sell its non-agency third-party Commercial Mortgage Servicing business to Trimont, a move that will make the firm the largest servicer of commercial real

August 20, 2024
Wells Fargo to sell its non-agency third-party Commercial Mortgage Servicing business to Trimont
Europe|News|World

Russia says it advances in eastern Ukraine and regroups after incursion

Russia said on Tuesday its forces had taken control of what it described as the strategically important logistics hub of Niu-York in eastern

August 20, 2024
Russia says it advances in eastern Ukraine and regroups after incursion
Economy|News|World

Zelenskiy says balance needed between mobilisation and economy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that a balance was needed between mobilising troops and keeping the war-ravaged economy running.

August 20, 2024
Zelenskiy says balance needed between mobilisation and economy
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

S&P 500 to end 2024 near current level, suggests AI rally fizzling out

The S&P 500 will trade near current record levels at year-end, according to a Reuters poll of market strategists that suggests the AI rally is losing steam as investors

August 20, 2024
S&P 500 to end 2024 near current level, suggests AI rally fizzling out
Americas|News|US|World

US sanctions Haiti's ex-president Martelly, citing drug trafficking

The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Haiti's former president, Michel Joseph Martelly, over drug trafficking allegations, accusing him of playing a significant role in

August 20, 2024
US sanctions Haiti's ex-president Martelly, citing drug trafficking
Business|Economy|Finance

New surveys show signs of optimism among small business owners

Small business owners overall are feeling positive about their business and achieving the goals they set for this year despite inflation and high labor costs, according to two new surveys

August 20, 2024
New surveys show signs of optimism among small business owners
Americas|News|US|World

Panama deports 29 Colombians on first US-funded flight

Panama has deported 29 Colombians on a flight that the government says is the first paid for by the United States under an agreement the two countries signed in July

August 20, 2024
Panama deports 29 Colombians on first US-funded flight
Celebrity|Election|Fashion and Beauty|Opinion|US

Look of the Week: A nod to Obama? Searching for symbolism in Kamala Harris’ tan suit

Look of the Week: A nod to Obama? Searching for symbolism in Kamala Harris’ tan suit

August 20, 2024
Look of the Week: A nod to Obama? Searching for symbolism in Kamala Harris’ tan suit
Africa|Health|World

Africa could start mpox vaccinations within days, health agency says

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African countries could start vaccinating against mpox within days, Africa's top public health agency said on

August 20, 2024
Africa could start mpox vaccinations within days, health agency says
Americas|News|World

Trinidad is redrawing its coat of arms to remove Columbus' three famous ships

Officials in Trinidad and Tobago are redrawing the island’s coat of arms for the first time since its creation in 1962 to remove references to European colonization in a move that many are celebrating

August 20, 2024
Trinidad is redrawing its coat of arms to remove Columbus' three famous ships
News|Sports

Blues' offer sheets land Broberg, Holloway. NHLPA reviewing Flyers' decision to waive Ryan Johansen

The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway to two-year contracts after the Edmonton Oilers declined to match the offer sheets for the restricted free agents

August 20, 2024
Blues' offer sheets land Broberg, Holloway. NHLPA reviewing Flyers' decision to waive Ryan Johansen
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Netflix upfront ad commitments surge as NFL games, Squid Game boost appeal

Netflix saw a more than 150% surge in upfront ad commitments for this year, the streaming giant said on Tuesday, thanks in part to the National Football League (NFL) games coming to the

August 20, 2024
Netflix upfront ad commitments surge as NFL games, Squid Game boost appeal
News|US|World

Russia protests to US over American journalists in Kursk

Russia said it summoned a senior U.S. diplomat on Tuesday to protest over what it called the "provocative actions" of American journalists reporting from Russia's Kursk region.

August 20, 2024
Russia protests to US over American journalists in Kursk
Health|News|Sports

Tennis star Jannik Sinner tested positive for a steroid twice but will not be suspended

Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for an anabolic steroid in March but will not be suspended because the International Tennis Integrity Agency determined the banned performance-enhancer entered his system unintentionally through a massage from his physiotherapist

August 20, 2024
Tennis star Jannik Sinner tested positive for a steroid twice but will not be suspended
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Disney drops bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+

Disney is no longer asking a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit on the grounds that the victim’s family had signed up for its streaming service Disney+

August 20, 2024
Disney drops bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+
Business|Technology

North America sees 70% jump in data center supply in construction, CBRE report says

The amount of data center supply under construction in North America's top markets jumped by about 70% compared to a year ago to a record 3.9 gigawatts, according

August 20, 2024
North America sees 70% jump in data center supply in construction, CBRE report says
Crime|Europe|News|Technology|World

Tech tycoon, defense attorney, and Morgan Stanley banker among those missing in freak yacht sinking

A superyacht that sank off the Sicilian coast during a storm left six passengers missing, including British tech kingpin Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah

August 20, 2024
Tech tycoon, defense attorney, and Morgan Stanley banker among those missing in freak yacht sinking
Business|Finance

Diverging stock and bond views on Fed turn into chasm: McGeever

Bond investors are by default pessimists and equity investors are naturally optimistic.

August 20, 2024
Diverging stock and bond views on Fed turn into chasm: McGeever
Crime|Europe|News|World

King Charles III meets with survivors of stabbing rampage that fueled unrest across Britain

King Charles III met Tuesday with survivors of the stabbing rampage that killed three young girls in northern England, viewing flowers and teddy bears laid in remembrance of the victims and signing a book of condolence as Britain recovers from widespread unrest fueled by the tragedy

August 20, 2024
King Charles III meets with survivors of stabbing rampage that fueled unrest across Britain
Business|Europe|News|Technology|World

What is known about the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily and those aboard

Specialist cave divers working in 12-minute underwater shifts are searching for six missing passengers and crew, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, believed to be in the submerged wreck of a luxury yacht that was slammed by a powerful storm and swiftly sank off Sicily

August 20, 2024
What is known about the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily and those aboard
Business|News|Travel|US

Alaska Air clears a big hurdle in its proposed merger with Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Air is one step closer to acquiring Hawaiian Airlines after the U.S. Department of Justice chose not to challenge the $1.9 billion deal that the carriers say will create a company better able to serve travelers

August 20, 2024
Alaska Air clears a big hurdle in its proposed merger with Hawaiian Airlines
Health|News|World

World’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, dies aged 117

World’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, dies aged 117

August 20, 2024
World’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, dies aged 117
Europe|News|World

Who are the six missing in luxury yacht disaster off Sicily

An intense storm sank a luxury yacht off Sicily's coast on Monday, killing one man and leaving six missing, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his

August 20, 2024
Who are the six missing in luxury yacht disaster off Sicily
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Qatar Airways acquires a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink

Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink

August 20, 2024
Qatar Airways acquires a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink
Asia|News|World

China's Xi lauds Olympic team for 'morality and style' amid doping scrutiny

China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday hailed the Chinese Olympic delegation for maintaining high standards of "morality, style and cleanliness" in their pursuit of gold metals at

August 20, 2024
China's Xi lauds Olympic team for 'morality and style' amid doping scrutiny
Business|Technology

AI startup Recogni unveils new computing method to slash costs, power requirements

AI chip and software startup Recogni unveiled a novel computing method on Tuesday that could make its chips used to train and run artificial intelligence systems smaller,

August 20, 2024
AI startup Recogni unveils new computing method to slash costs, power requirements
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Canada inflation cools to 40-month low of 2.5% in July

Canada's annual inflation rate cooled to a 40-month low of 2.5% in July, matching forecasts, and core inflation measures eased as well, data showed on Tuesday, keeping the Bank of

August 20, 2024
Canada inflation cools to 40-month low of 2.5% in July
Business|News|Technology

More trouble for Boeing: Tests of its troubled 777X paused after it found structural problems

More trouble for Boeing: Tests of its troubled 777X paused after it found structural problems

August 20, 2024
More trouble for Boeing: Tests of its troubled 777X paused after it found structural problems
MidEast|News

Saudi King Salman chairs cabinet meeting, state news agency says

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, state media said, for the first time since a royal decree issued by him on Aug. 8 allowing the cabinet

August 20, 2024
Saudi King Salman chairs cabinet meeting, state news agency says
Environment|MidEast|News|World

Palestinians use clay pots to keep water cool in electricity-short Gaza

The need to keep water cool in Gaza, where electricity is in short supply and 2.3 million people have been driven from their homes, has spurred a resurgence in

August 20, 2024
Palestinians use clay pots to keep water cool in electricity-short Gaza
Europe|News

Poland's top court rules central bank head cannot be questioned in parliament

Lawmakers should not be allowed to question Poland's central bank chief, a top court ruled on Tuesday, setting up a fresh clash between the government and judges it says are

August 20, 2024
Poland's top court rules central bank head cannot be questioned in parliament
Economy|News

Canada inflation cools to 40-month low of 2.5% in July

Canada's annual inflation rate cooled to a 40-month low of 2.5% in July, matching forecasts, and core inflation measures eased as well, data

August 20, 2024
Canada inflation cools to 40-month low of 2.5% in July
Economy|News|US|World

Strong tailwinds for gold's excursion into uncharted territory

Geopolitical tensions, uncertainty created by the upcoming U.S.

August 20, 2024
Strong tailwinds for gold's excursion into uncharted territory
Health|Science

Humans age dramatically at two key points in their life, study finds

Humans age dramatically at two key points in their life, study finds

August 20, 2024
Humans age dramatically at two key points in their life, study finds
Business|Finance

Stellantis delays investment plans for Illinois

Stellantis said on Tuesday its planned investments at Belvidere, Illinois, will be delayed but insisted it is committed to moving forward and

August 20, 2024
Stellantis delays investment plans for Illinois
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|US

US streaming viewership surges in July due to Olympics, Nielsen reports

TV viewership in the United States rose 3.5% in July from a year earlier, largely driven by the summer Olympics in Paris, according to research firm Nielsen's latest The Gauge report.

August 20, 2024
US streaming viewership surges in July due to Olympics, Nielsen reports
Arts|Entertainment

The lead actors are revealed for the Broadway-bound dramatic sea musical 'Swept Away'

The four stars who helped shape the new musical “Swept Away” — John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands, Adrian Blake Enscoe and Wayne Duvall — will steer the nautical tale to the commercial waves of Broadway

August 20, 2024
The lead actors are revealed for the Broadway-bound dramatic sea musical 'Swept Away'
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Empathy is on the rise in young people. Here’s how to build yours

Empathy is on the rise in young people. Here’s how to build yours

August 20, 2024
Empathy is on the rise in young people. Here’s how to build yours
Economy|Europe|Finance|News|US|World

Moscow Stock Exchange considers legal action against US and UK sanctions

The Moscow Stock Exchange is discussing ways to challenge sanctions imposed by the United States and Britain that led to a halt in exchange trading of dollars and euros and a freeze

August 20, 2024
Moscow Stock Exchange considers legal action against US and UK sanctions
Europe|News|World

A tornado sank a luxury sailing boat off the coast of Sicily. Here’s what we know

A tornado sank a luxury sailing boat off the coast of Sicily. Here’s what we know

August 20, 2024
A tornado sank a luxury sailing boat off the coast of Sicily. Here’s what we know
Business

UK competition watchdog accepts Meta's changes to ad data rules

Britain's competition watchdog said on Tuesday it has accepted Meta's proposed changes to the way it uses the data of customers advertising on the global social media platform.

August 20, 2024
UK competition watchdog accepts Meta's changes to ad data rules
Education|Technology

AI pioneers want bots to replace human teachers – here’s why that’s unlikely

Artificial intelligence ‘bots’ may be widely available to teach in the coming years. But will they be effective? An expert on technology in education weighs in.

August 20, 2024
AI pioneers want bots to replace human teachers – here’s why that’s unlikely
Election|News|US

Does Democratic VP candidate Walz swear too damn much?

Kamala Harris’ running mate sprinkles ‘damn’ throughout his speeches, even doing it in his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.

August 20, 2024
Does Democratic VP candidate Walz swear too damn much?
News|Opinion|US

75 years ago, the KKK and anti-communists teamed up to violently stop a folk concert in NY

Racist mobs attacked a 1949 concert in Peekskill, NY, helping raise anti-communist fervor after World War II and illustrating how hatred could gain legitimacy amid today’s political turmoil.

August 20, 2024
75 years ago, the KKK and anti-communists teamed up to violently stop a folk concert in NY
Opinion

Readers prefer to click on a clear, simple headline − like this one

Typical news readers prefer news headlines with simple language over more complex wording.

August 20, 2024
Readers prefer to click on a clear, simple headline − like this one
Education|Science

The mystic and the mathematician: What the towering 20th-century thinkers Simone and André Weil can teach today’s math educators

André Weil was a mathematician. His sister Simone Weil was a philosopher. They both thought deeply about the nature and value of mathematics and mathematics education.

August 20, 2024
The mystic and the mathematician: What the towering 20th-century thinkers Simone and André Weil can teach today’s math educators
Environment|Science|Sports

Sharks are taking a bite out of anglers’ catch in the Gulf of Mexico, but culling isn’t likely to help

Whether they’re going to cook a fish, have it mounted or just take a photo and then release it, anglers want more than a severed head. But with shark numbers rebounding, they’ve got competition.

August 20, 2024
Sharks are taking a bite out of anglers’ catch in the Gulf of Mexico, but culling isn’t likely to help
MidEast|News|US

Hamas says Biden remark about group backing away from Gaza truce deal 'misleading'

Hamas said on Tuesday that U.S.

August 20, 2024
Hamas says Biden remark about group backing away from Gaza truce deal 'misleading'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Coco Gauff will be on boxes of Wheaties a year after her US Open title

A year after becoming a Grand Slam champion, Coco Gauff is teaming up with the “Breakfast of Champions.”

August 20, 2024
Coco Gauff will be on boxes of Wheaties a year after her US Open title
Asia|News

Parliamentary investigation sought after influential Thai general hits journalist

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August 20, 2024
Parliamentary investigation sought after influential Thai general hits journalist
Opinion|Political|US

Takeaways from the memoir of Lunden Roberts, mother of Hunter Biden’s child in Arkansas

Takeaways from the memoir of Lunden Roberts, mother of Hunter Biden’s child in Arkansas

August 20, 2024
Takeaways from the memoir of Lunden Roberts, mother of Hunter Biden’s child in Arkansas
Europe|News|World

Maria Branyas, world's oldest person, dies in Spain at 117

Maria Branyas, who was the world's oldest person, has died peacefully in a Spanish nursing home at the age of 117, according to her account on the X platform and a spokesperson at

August 20, 2024
Maria Branyas, world's oldest person, dies in Spain at 117
Health|Science

Tirzepatide cuts risk of diabetes by 94% in adults with prediabetes and obesity or overweight, drugmaker says

Tirzepatide cuts risk of diabetes by 94% in adults with prediabetes and obesity or overweight, drugmaker says

August 20, 2024
Tirzepatide cuts risk of diabetes by 94% in adults with prediabetes and obesity or overweight, drugmaker says
News|World

Russian military says it takes control of strategic Ukrainian town of 'Niu-York'

The Russian military said on Tuesday that its forces had taken control of what it described as the strategically important logistics hub of Niu-York in eastern

August 20, 2024
Russian military says it takes control of strategic Ukrainian town of 'Niu-York'
News|Sports

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa criticizes former head coach Brian Flores, calls him a ‘terrible person’

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa criticizes former head coach Brian Flores, calls him a ‘terrible person’

August 20, 2024
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa criticizes former head coach Brian Flores, calls him a ‘terrible person’
Sports

Jayden Daniels named as Washington Commanders starting quarterback

Jayden Daniels named as Washington Commanders starting quarterback

August 20, 2024
Jayden Daniels named as Washington Commanders starting quarterback
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Citic, CICC among 10 brokerages included in China's Greater Bay Area wealth scheme, sources say

China and Hong Kong are set to expand a pilot wealth scheme that allows residents to invest cross-border by adding the first batch of 10 securities firms,

August 20, 2024
Citic, CICC among 10 brokerages included in China's Greater Bay Area wealth scheme, sources say
Business|Finance

BP-Iraq deal on Kirkuk fields to use profit-sharing model

Iraq will share profits with BP from developing its giant Kirkuk oil and gas fields, two officials said on Tuesday, as the country moves away from

August 20, 2024
BP-Iraq deal on Kirkuk fields to use profit-sharing model
MidEast|News|US|World

Egypt's Sisi, Blinken discuss ways to move forward in Gaza ceasefire negotiations

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S.

August 20, 2024
Egypt's Sisi, Blinken discuss ways to move forward in Gaza ceasefire negotiations
Election|News|Opinion|US

The Latest: Day 2 of the DNC features the Obamas and second gentleman Doug Emhoff

Day two of the Democratic National Convention has begun

August 20, 2024
The Latest: Day 2 of the DNC features the Obamas and second gentleman Doug Emhoff
News|US

J&J's chemotherapy-free treatment for lung cancer gets US approval

The U.S.

August 20, 2024
J&J's chemotherapy-free treatment for lung cancer gets US approval
Asia|MidEast|News|World

Taliban morality police dismiss over 280 men without beards from security forces

The Taliban's morality ministry dismissed more than 280 members of the security force for failure to grow a beard and detained more than 13,000 people in Afghanistan for "immoral

August 20, 2024
Taliban morality police dismiss over 280 men without beards from security forces
Americas|News|Sports|US

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula to win her last tournament before the US Open

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula to win her last tournament before the US Open

August 20, 2024
Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula to win her last tournament before the US Open
Africa|Health|News

Mpox surge in Central Africa exposes the most vulnerable

Justine Munguiko could not recall the name of the disease she had been warned about.

August 20, 2024
Mpox surge in Central Africa exposes the most vulnerable
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Medtronic nudges profit forecast on medical devices demand, new launches

Medtronic slightly lifted the lower end of its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, banking on sustained demand for its medical devices and growth from its

August 20, 2024
Medtronic nudges profit forecast on medical devices demand, new launches
Election|News|US

Trump heads to battleground Michigan for first time since Harris shook up presidential race

Trump heads to battleground Michigan for first time since Harris shook up presidential race

August 20, 2024
Trump heads to battleground Michigan for first time since Harris shook up presidential race
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan's Nikkei seen hitting all-time high by end-2025 - Reuters poll

Japan's Nikkei 225 share average will extend its recovery from the worst sell-off in 37 years during the rest of 2024 before pushing to an all-time high by the end

August 20, 2024
Japan's Nikkei seen hitting all-time high by end-2025 - Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

XPeng projects lower-than-expected Q3 revenue on stiff competition

Chinese firm XPeng forecast third-quarter revenue below expectations and missed June-quarter sales estimates on Tuesday, hurt by stiff competition and a drop in demand for its aging line-up

August 20, 2024
XPeng projects lower-than-expected Q3 revenue on stiff competition
Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

Mike Lynch and Morgan Stanley’s Jonathan Bloomer missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily

Mike Lynch and Morgan Stanley’s Jonathan Bloomer missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily

August 20, 2024
Mike Lynch and Morgan Stanley’s Jonathan Bloomer missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily
Africa|Crime|News

Kenyan man being held over the discovery of dismembered female bodies escapes from police custody

Police officials in Kenya say a suspect who confessed to killing 42 women and was being detained over the discovery of dismembered bodies has escaped from police custody

August 20, 2024
Kenyan man being held over the discovery of dismembered female bodies escapes from police custody
Arts|Environment

Spectacular images of nature’s wonders revealed in photo competition

Spectacular images of nature’s wonders revealed in photo competition

August 20, 2024
Spectacular images of nature’s wonders revealed in photo competition
Business|Economy|News|World

Ukraine gives final approval for minimum grain export prices

Ukraine has approved the final details of a new system of minimum export prices for the country's key grains and oilseeds shipments, the government said on Tuesday, a plan that grains

August 20, 2024
Ukraine gives final approval for minimum grain export prices
News|Sports|US|World

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner gears up for US Open with Cincinnati Open win

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner gears up for US Open with Cincinnati Open win

August 20, 2024
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner gears up for US Open with Cincinnati Open win
Business|Finance

Custody giant State Street expands crypto services in new partnership

State Street is partnering with Swiss crypto company Taurus to offer new digital asset services, including turning real-world assets into tradeable tokens, to tap growing

August 20, 2024
Custody giant State Street expands crypto services in new partnership
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Obamas close DNC's second night with rousing Harris endorsement and pointed warnings about Trump

Warning of a difficult fight ahead, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have called on the nation to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were at times both hopeful and ominous

August 20, 2024
Obamas close DNC's second night with rousing Harris endorsement and pointed warnings about Trump
Europe

How the world’s tallest bridge changed the map of Europe

How the world’s tallest bridge changed the map of Europe

August 20, 2024
How the world’s tallest bridge changed the map of Europe
US|World

Blinken wraps up Mideast trip with Gaza deal still elusive

U.S.

August 20, 2024
Blinken wraps up Mideast trip with Gaza deal still elusive
Africa|Economy|Finance

Egypt's foreign debt drops $7.4 billion in first quarter

Egypt's foreign debt fell by $7.4 billion in the first three months of 2024, according to central bank data released on Tuesday. 

August 20, 2024
Egypt's foreign debt drops $7.4 billion in first quarter
Business|Finance|US

Lowe's cuts annual forecasts on weak home improvement demand

Lowe's cut its annual profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday, echoing bigger rival Home Depot's concerns of a slim chance of a recovery in home improvement demand this year. The U.S.

August 20, 2024
Lowe's cuts annual forecasts on weak home improvement demand
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Tesla to get lower EU tariff on its Chinese-made EVs

The European Union has slashed its planned extra tariff on Tesla electric vehicles imported from China by more than half, the bloc's executive

August 20, 2024
Tesla to get lower EU tariff on its Chinese-made EVs
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Fed officials uneasy about job market as they get ready for Jackson Hole

Federal Reserve officials gathering at the annual central banking conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week can take some satisfaction that the U.S.

August 20, 2024
Fed officials uneasy about job market as they get ready for Jackson Hole
Business|Election|News|US

Tech donor network co-founded by JD Vance seeks to push America to the right

Before JD Vance began his rapid rise to vice presidential candidate, he co-founded a Silicon Valley-backed donor organization to finance right-wing news stories, voter turnout operations and election

August 20, 2024
Tech donor network co-founded by JD Vance seeks to push America to the right
Americas|Business|Finance

Hess Guyana's secret value becomes part of Exxon arbitration, sources say

An arbitration panel that will decide a high-profile clash between Exxon Mobil and Chevron will delve into the secret value of Hess' oil riches in Guyana, four people

August 20, 2024
Hess Guyana's secret value becomes part of Exxon arbitration, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|News

US West Coast refiners still waiting for TMX margin boost

Canada's expanded Trans Mountain (TMX) oil pipeline, which commenced commercial operations in May, so far has had little impact on crude costs at refineries on the

August 20, 2024
US West Coast refiners still waiting for TMX margin boost
Crime|US

Trump pushes tough-on-crime agenda in town with historic links to white extremism

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday attacked Democratic rival Kamala Harris' record on crime and safety, while brushing aside

August 20, 2024
Trump pushes tough-on-crime agenda in town with historic links to white extremism
US

Obama night at the DNC: Barack, Michelle rouse crowd for Harris

Former U.S.

August 20, 2024
Obama night at the DNC: Barack, Michelle rouse crowd for Harris
Economy|Europe

German negotiated wage growth slows in likely relief for ECB

Growth in negotiated wages across Germany slowed in the second quarter, providing some relief to European Central Bank policymakers and possibly bolstering the case for another

August 20, 2024
German negotiated wage growth slows in likely relief for ECB
Business|Economy|News|Stock Markets|US

S&P 500 hunting cloud nine

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Alun John, EMEA breaking news correspondent, finance and markets.

August 20, 2024
S&P 500 hunting cloud nine
Election|News|US

Next up at the Democratic convention: Republican speakers

Next up at the Democratic convention: Republican speakers

August 20, 2024
Next up at the Democratic convention: Republican speakers
Asia|Business|Finance|News

India flags cricket rights concerns with Disney-Reliance $8.5 billion merger

India's antitrust body has reached an initial assessment that the $8.5 billion India merger of Reliance and Walt Disney media assets harms competition due to their

August 20, 2024
India flags cricket rights concerns with Disney-Reliance $8.5 billion merger
MidEast|News|World

10 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school, civil defence says

At least 10 Palestinians were killed on Tuesday in an Israeli airstrike on a school housing displaced families west of Gaza City, the enclave's civil defence authorities said.

August 20, 2024
10 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school, civil defence says
Business|Europe|News|Technology

Germany's Scholz paints nationalism as threat to industry at new chip plant

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned against nationalism in the country's east at the groundbreaking ceremony for a semiconductor plant in Dresden on Tuesday, warning that such

August 20, 2024
Germany's Scholz paints nationalism as threat to industry at new chip plant
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall St ends lower ahead of Jackson Hole, snapping multi-session rally

U.S. stocks closed slightly lower on Tuesday, breaking their recent winning streak amid few market-moving catalysts ahead of the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium,

August 20, 2024
Wall St ends lower ahead of Jackson Hole, snapping multi-session rally
Asia|Lifestyle|News|World

Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists rally in Nepal's capital during the annual Pride parade

Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and their supporters have rallied in Nepal’s capital during the annual Pride parade, the first one since gay couples were able to register same-sex marriages officially in the Himalayan nation

August 20, 2024
Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists rally in Nepal's capital during the annual Pride parade
Crime|Europe|News|World

Court upholds 99-year-old Nazi camp worker's murder conviction

The German Federal Court upheld a 99-year-old woman's conviction for accessory to murder over her role as a typist at a Nazi concentration camp in the last two years of World War

August 20, 2024
Court upholds 99-year-old Nazi camp worker's murder conviction
Americas|Economy|Finance

MSCI reclassifying Argentina could trigger $1 billion of inflows, JPMorgan says

A potential upgrade for Argentina to emerging market status from index provider MSCI could see nearly $1 billion in investor money pour into the country's stocks, JPMorgan said on

August 20, 2024
MSCI reclassifying Argentina could trigger $1 billion of inflows, JPMorgan says
Africa|Business|Economy|News

Ghana begins construction of $12 billion petroleum hub

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has broken ground on the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery that the government hopes will turn the

August 20, 2024
Ghana begins construction of $12 billion petroleum hub
Asia|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

HSBC mulls sale of South Africa business, Bloomberg News reports

HSBC Holdings is currently exploring a sale of its South Africa businesses, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, as the once globe-spanning company continues to move its focus towards

August 20, 2024
HSBC mulls sale of South Africa business, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Technology|US

BMW recalls over 720,000 vehicles over short circuit concern, NHTSA says

BMW is recalling 720,796 U.S. vehicles over concerns of a short circuit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.

August 20, 2024
BMW recalls over 720,000 vehicles over short circuit concern, NHTSA says
Europe|News|World

Ukraine adopts 'historic' law to ban Russia-linked minority church

Ukrainian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law envisaging a ban on the activities of a Russia-linked branch of the Orthodox church, paving the way for a

August 20, 2024
Ukraine adopts 'historic' law to ban Russia-linked minority church
Europe|News|World

Ukraine has destroyed or damaged all 3 bridges over Russia's Seym River, Russian sources say

Russian sources say Ukrainian forces have either destroyed or damaged all three of the bridges over the Seym River in western Russia as Kyiv’s incursion enters its third week

August 20, 2024
Ukraine has destroyed or damaged all 3 bridges over Russia's Seym River, Russian sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan July export orders beat forecasts on AI chip demand; orders from China flat

Taiwan's export orders rose more than expected in July as demand for chips used in artificial intelligence applications continued to soar and the

August 20, 2024
Taiwan July export orders beat forecasts on AI chip demand; orders from China flat
Business|Economy|News

Fertilizer Canada says rail stoppage to cost industry up to C$63 million a day

Fertilizer Canada warned on Tuesday disruptions impacting all rail services across the country

August 20, 2024
Fertilizer Canada says rail stoppage to cost industry up to C$63 million a day
Health|News|Science|World

Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official

A World Health Organization official stressed on Tuesday that mpox, regardless of whether it is the new or old strain, is not the new COVID, as authorities know how to control its

August 20, 2024
Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official
Business|Economy|Finance

A gold bar is now worth $1 million

A gold bar is now worth $1 million

August 20, 2024
A gold bar is now worth $1 million
Election|News|US

After two decades of crossing paths, Obama will deliver a ‘forceful affirmation’ for Harris at the DNC

After two decades of crossing paths, Obama will deliver a ‘forceful affirmation’ for Harris at the DNC

August 20, 2024
After two decades of crossing paths, Obama will deliver a ‘forceful affirmation’ for Harris at the DNC
Economy|Europe|News|World

Czechs will buy ammunition for Ukraine with income from frozen Russian assets

The Czech Republic will use some of the interest earned on Russian assets frozen in the European Union to buy hundreds of thousands more artillery shells for Ukraine, the Czech

August 20, 2024
Czechs will buy ammunition for Ukraine with income from frozen Russian assets
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

India and Malaysia look to reset relations with trade boost

By Krishna N.

August 20, 2024
India and Malaysia look to reset relations with trade boost
MidEast|News|World

Bodies of six Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza, Israel says

Bodies of six Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza, Israel says

August 20, 2024
Bodies of six Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza, Israel says
Asia|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Tencent-backed video game 'Black Myth: Wukong' hits record player numbers on debut

A new video game title launched on Tuesday by a Tencent-backed startup has quickly become the most-played game on a major online platform, highlighting growing interest in Chinese-

August 20, 2024
Tencent-backed video game 'Black Myth: Wukong' hits record player numbers on debut
MidEast|News|World

Israeli military retrieves bodies of six hostages from Gaza

Israel retrieved the bodies of six hostages from the Gaza Strip, the military said on Tuesday, as negotiations continued in an effort to bring back more than 100

August 20, 2024
Israeli military retrieves bodies of six hostages from Gaza
Lifestyle|Travel

Revealed: The world’s most welcoming hotel for 2024

Revealed: The world’s most welcoming hotel for 2024

August 20, 2024
Revealed: The world’s most welcoming hotel for 2024
Europe|News|World

People in Ukraine's Ternopil urged to stay inside after large fire breaks out

People were urged to stay inside their homes in Ukraine's Ternopil after a large fire broke out overnight during air raid alerts, the military administration of the western Ukrainian

August 20, 2024
People in Ukraine's Ternopil urged to stay inside after large fire breaks out
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets

FTSE 100 dips 1% as energy stocks slip and BT hits bottom

The UK's FTSE 100 ended 1% lower on Tuesday, as a third straight day of falling crude prices weighed on energy stocks, and BT dropped to the bottom of FTSE

August 20, 2024
FTSE 100 dips 1% as energy stocks slip and BT hits bottom
Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Energy shares lead Europe's STOXX 600 to snap 5-day gains

Europe's main stock index snapped a five-day winning streak on Tuesday, dragged down by heavyweight energy stocks, with investors sizing up domestic

August 20, 2024
Energy shares lead Europe's STOXX 600 to snap 5-day gains
Africa|Economy|Finance|News

Kenya's top court suspends judgment nullifying 2023 finance law

Kenya's top court on Tuesday suspended a lower court's ruling that the 2023 finance law was unconstitutional, saying it was important to preserve stability in

August 20, 2024
Kenya's top court suspends judgment nullifying 2023 finance law
News|US

Hear Biden speak on first night of DNC

President Joe Biden spoke before an energetic crowd on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

August 20, 2024
Hear Biden speak on first night of DNC
News|Opinion|US

Biden tells America ‘I gave my best to you’ as he places his legacy in Harris’ hands

Biden tells America ‘I gave my best to you’ as he places his legacy in Harris’ hands

August 20, 2024
Biden tells America ‘I gave my best to you’ as he places his legacy in Harris’ hands
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Battery maker Northvolt to shift R&D from California to Sweden

Battery maker Northvolt will shut down and shift development of lithium-metal battery technology from California to its R&D hub in Vasteras, Sweden, the company said on Tuesday.

August 20, 2024
Battery maker Northvolt to shift R&D from California to Sweden
MidEast|News|US|World

Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning 'time is of the essence'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has ended his latest visit to the Middle East without securing a cease-fire in Gaza

August 20, 2024
Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning 'time is of the essence'
Crime|Europe|News|Travel

Deep seas and tight spaces impede search for 6 missing after yacht sinks off Sicily

Police divers have resumed searching for six people believed trapped in the hull of a superyacht that sank off Sicily

August 20, 2024
Deep seas and tight spaces impede search for 6 missing after yacht sinks off Sicily
Health|News

India's top court creates task force on workplace safety after doctor was raped and killed

India’s top court has set up of a task force of doctors who will make recommendations on safety of health care workers at their workplaces

August 20, 2024
India's top court creates task force on workplace safety after doctor was raped and killed
Europe|News|Technology

Mike Lynch and daughter among six missing after yacht sinks; divers struggle to enter wreck

Divers scoured the wreck of a luxury yacht off Sicily's coast on Tuesday to find six missing people, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and

August 20, 2024
Mike Lynch and daughter among six missing after yacht sinks; divers struggle to enter wreck
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken visits Gaza mediators in pursuit of cease-fire deal

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has visited fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar as he presses ahead with the latest diplomatic mission to secure a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, even as Hamas and Israel signal that challenges remain

August 20, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken visits Gaza mediators in pursuit of cease-fire deal
Election|News|Political|US|Videos

‘We have him on the run now’: Hillary Clinton slams Trump during DNC speech

In her speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a standing ovation, praised Vice President Kamala Harris and slammed former President Donald Trump.

August 20, 2024
‘We have him on the run now’: Hillary Clinton slams Trump during DNC speech
Election|News|Political|US

Takeaways from the first night of the Democratic National Convention

Takeaways from the first night of the Democratic National Convention

August 20, 2024
Takeaways from the first night of the Democratic National Convention
Election|News|Opinion|US

Van Jones: This was the most powerful part of Biden's speech

CNN senior political commentator Van Jones joins Anderson Cooper to share his reaction to President Biden’s speech and the events of day one at the Democratic National Convention.

August 20, 2024
Van Jones: This was the most powerful part of Biden's speech
Election|Political|US

Audience reacts to Harris’ unexpected entry on night one

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, delivered remarks on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to a roaring crowd.

August 20, 2024
Audience reacts to Harris’ unexpected entry on night one
Asia|Business|Economy

BOJ highlights rising wage pressure from structural job market changes

Japan's dwindling working-age population is leading to structural changes in the labour market that are heightening pressure on firms to hike wages and services

August 20, 2024
BOJ highlights rising wage pressure from structural job market changes
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

Japan looks to boost seafood exports to new markets after Chinese ban, trade body says

Japan is ramping up promotional efforts to boost seafood exports to more destinations in Asia, the U.S., and Europe as it seeks to fill a sales

August 20, 2024
Japan looks to boost seafood exports to new markets after Chinese ban, trade body says
Health|News|World

India's top court sets up safety task force after doctor's rape and murder

India's Supreme Court created a hospital safety task force on Tuesday to recommend steps to ensure medical workers' safety, days after the rape and murder of a

August 20, 2024
India's top court sets up safety task force after doctor's rape and murder
Election|News|US

How Obama boosted Harris and continues to shape the Democratic Party

After Kamala Harris secured the Democratic presidential nomination in an unprecedented party upheaval, she got some advice from former President Barack Obama: Tap the

August 20, 2024
How Obama boosted Harris and continues to shape the Democratic Party
Business|Finance

Saudi Fund eyes Boeing, Airbus jets for new cargo airline, Bloomberg News reports

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is in talks to procure jets from Boeing 777 and Airbus 350 for a new cargo airline, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with

August 20, 2024
Saudi Fund eyes Boeing, Airbus jets for new cargo airline, Bloomberg News reports
Asia|Australia|Political

Indonesia and Australia finalize new bilateral defense treaty

Indonesia and Australia have finalized a new bilateral defense treaty that will enhance the neighboring nations’ ability to operate their militaries in each other’s territory

August 20, 2024
Indonesia and Australia finalize new bilateral defense treaty
News|US

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian merger clears US Justice Department review

The U.S.

August 20, 2024
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian merger clears US Justice Department review
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|US

Disney agrees to have Florida wrongful death lawsuit decided in court

Walt Disney Co on Monday agreed to have a court decide a wrongful death lawsuit brought by a widower in Florida, after earlier arguing the case belonged in arbitration

August 20, 2024
Disney agrees to have Florida wrongful death lawsuit decided in court
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Gwen Walz reveals she underwent a different treatment, not IVF, in new details about fertility struggles

Gwen Walz reveals she underwent a different treatment, not IVF, in new details about fertility struggles

August 20, 2024
Gwen Walz reveals she underwent a different treatment, not IVF, in new details about fertility struggles
Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of Korea to hold rates steady on Thursday, first cut seen in Oct: Reuters poll

The Bank of Korea will keep its key interest rate at 3.50% on Thursday and cut it next quarter after the U.S.

August 20, 2024
Bank of Korea to hold rates steady on Thursday, first cut seen in Oct: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|News|Travel|US

Weeks after floods, Vermont businesses struggling to get visitors to return

Two bouts of flooding in July has hampered businesses and destinations in an economically depressed section of northeastern Vermont, with some still closed as they continue to repair damage and others urging visitors, who were deterred by the weather, to make the trip

August 20, 2024
Weeks after floods, Vermont businesses struggling to get visitors to return
Education|News|US

‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools

Illinois will soon become just the fifth state in the nation to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools

August 20, 2024
‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools
Election|News|US|World

Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts

Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts

August 20, 2024
Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts
Business|Economy|Finance

US oil, gas M&A activity jumped 57% last year amid industry consolidation

Dealmaking activity in the oil and gas industry increased 57% last year as energy companies boosted development spending, driven by

August 20, 2024
US oil, gas M&A activity jumped 57% last year amid industry consolidation
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BHP's quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally

Mining giant BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere, with

August 20, 2024
BHP's quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally
MidEast|News|World

She says Israeli military killed her husband and daughter. Then soldiers brought her to an Israeli hospital

She says Israeli military killed her husband and daughter. Then soldiers brought her to an Israeli hospital

August 20, 2024
She says Israeli military killed her husband and daughter. Then soldiers brought her to an Israeli hospital
MidEast|News|Videos|World

A heartbreaking story of survival: A mother’s tragic tale from war-torn Gaza

Five-year-old Shams and her mother, Sanaa, share their heartbreaking story of loss and survival in war-torn Gaza, facing the trauma of violence and the death of family members. CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports.

August 20, 2024
A heartbreaking story of survival: A mother’s tragic tale from war-torn Gaza
Health|News|US

US fertility rate dropped to record low in 2023, CDC data shows

US fertility rate dropped to record low in 2023, CDC data shows

August 20, 2024
US fertility rate dropped to record low in 2023, CDC data shows
Business|Entertainment

Disney reverses course on bid to block wrongful death lawsuit by widower who had Disney+

Disney reverses course on bid to block wrongful death lawsuit by widower who had Disney+

August 20, 2024
Disney reverses course on bid to block wrongful death lawsuit by widower who had Disney+
News|World

Why is Israel demanding control over 2 Gaza corridors in the cease-fire talks?

Israel wants lasting control over two strategic corridors in Gaza, which Hamas has long rejected

August 20, 2024
Why is Israel demanding control over 2 Gaza corridors in the cease-fire talks?
Election|News|US

Obama made his DNC debut 20 years ago. He's returning to make the case for Kamala Harris

Barack Obama is returning to the Democratic National Convention stage two decades after his memorable debut

August 20, 2024
Obama made his DNC debut 20 years ago. He's returning to make the case for Kamala Harris
Asia|News

'We're going nowhere' - Thai opposition figure says court interventions must stop

Politicians in Thailand must reform the judiciary to prevent interventions that have the country "going around in circles", a recently banned opposition

August 20, 2024
'We're going nowhere' - Thai opposition figure says court interventions must stop
Election|News|Opinion|US

What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in Chicago

Democrats say they will lay out the 2024 election as “a choice between two very different visions of America” on the Democratic National Convention’s second night

August 20, 2024
What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in Chicago
Europe|News|World

Russia hits energy infrastructure in airstrikes on Ukraine

Russia hit energy infrastructure in northern Ukraine in an overnight missile and drone attack and caused a huge fire in the west of the country, resulting in an increase in chlorine

August 20, 2024
Russia hits energy infrastructure in airstrikes on Ukraine
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Anticipation builds for Powell blessing on rates

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee There's a lot hinging on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the end of this week but, until then, stocks look set for a

August 20, 2024
Anticipation builds for Powell blessing on rates
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

PwC loses major client Bank of China amid regulatory probe

Auditor PwC has lost its largest mainland China-listed client, Bank of China, to rival EY, adding to an exodus of clientele amid a regulatory investigation into its

August 20, 2024
PwC loses major client Bank of China amid regulatory probe
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Wall Street slips and breaks an 8-day winning streak

U.S. stocks ticked lower and snapped an eight-day winning streak, the longest of the year

August 20, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street slips and breaks an 8-day winning streak
Crime|News|US

Final report outlines missed opportunities to stop Maine's deadliest shooting

A special commission says the Army Reserve and local police missed opportunities to intervene and seize weapons from a spiraling reservist responsible for the deadliest shootings in Maine history

August 20, 2024
Final report outlines missed opportunities to stop Maine's deadliest shooting
Crime|Europe|News

A German court upholds the conviction of a former secretary at a Nazi concentration camp, age 99

A German court has rejected an appeal by a 99-year-old woman who was convicted of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders for her role as a secretary to the SS commander of the Nazis’ Stutthof concentration camp during World War II

August 20, 2024
A German court upholds the conviction of a former secretary at a Nazi concentration camp, age 99
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Phil Donahue, who ruled daytime talk for years until Oprah overtook him, left a lasting imprint

Phil Donahue, the talk show host who roamed his audience with a microphone and ruled daytime TV for decades, has died at age 88

August 20, 2024
Phil Donahue, who ruled daytime talk for years until Oprah overtook him, left a lasting imprint
Asia|Economy|Finance|News|World

China plans 'bigger, stronger' social security fund to aid ageing society

China will beef up its 2.88 trillion yuan ($406 billion) social security fund, making it "bigger and stronger" to help support its rapidly ageing population as the number of new

August 20, 2024
China plans 'bigger, stronger' social security fund to aid ageing society
Election|News|US

Donald Trump says Kamala Harris will not do Fox News debate on Sept. 4

U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social late on Monday that Democratic U.S.

August 20, 2024
Donald Trump says Kamala Harris will not do Fox News debate on Sept. 4
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

As his campaign sharpens attacks on Harris, Trump remains fixated on Biden

As his campaign sharpens attacks on Harris, Trump remains fixated on Biden

August 20, 2024
As his campaign sharpens attacks on Harris, Trump remains fixated on Biden
News|US

Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

August 20, 2024
Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention
Asia|News|World

Philippine says China coast guard are hindering confidence-building

The Philippines on Tuesday said China's coast guard was not helping efforts to build confidence in the South China Sea, after accusing it of ramming and damaging its vessels in the

August 20, 2024
Philippine says China coast guard are hindering confidence-building
Business|Economy|Finance

Gold extends record rally on dollar weakness, rate-cut bets

Gold prices extended their record run on Tuesday, holding firm above the key $2,500 level, driven by a weaker dollar and growing investor confidence that the

August 20, 2024
Gold extends record rally on dollar weakness, rate-cut bets
Business|Economy|Finance

Initial bids for Anglo's Australian coal mines due by Sept 9, sources say

First-round bids for Anglo American's Australian metallurgical coal mines are due by Sept. 9, two sources said on Tuesday, as CEO Duncan Wanblad takes initial

August 20, 2024
Initial bids for Anglo's Australian coal mines due by Sept 9, sources say
Business|Lifestyle|Travel

‘World’s most famous’ helipad on Burj al Arab turns 25

‘World’s most famous’ helipad on Burj al Arab turns 25

August 20, 2024
‘World’s most famous’ helipad on Burj al Arab turns 25
Business|Entertainment|Finance|US

Edgar Bronfman and investor group submit $4.3 billion rival bid for Paramount Global

Veteran media executive Edgar Bronfman Jr. on Monday submitted a $4.3 billion bid to take over Paramount Global through the acquisition of National Amusements, which owns a controlling

August 20, 2024
Edgar Bronfman and investor group submit $4.3 billion rival bid for Paramount Global
Asia|News|US|World

US and South Korea hold joint air drills to counter North Korea threat

More than 200 South Korean and U.S. fighter jets are due to fly around the clock for five days this week in what would mark the largest number of sorties flown in training by the

August 20, 2024
US and South Korea hold joint air drills to counter North Korea threat
Crime|News|US

Judge knocks down Hunter Biden's bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissed

A federal judge has denied Hunter Biden’s latest bid to dismiss the tax charges against him, setting the stage for his trial to begin next month in California

August 20, 2024
Judge knocks down Hunter Biden's bid to use Trump ruling to get his federal tax case dismissed
Crime|News|US

Jury hears ex-politician on trial for murder amassed photos, ID records about slain Vegas reporter

A Nevada jury heard testimony that Las Vegas police found hundreds of photos of a slain investigative journalist’s home and neighborhood, along with screen shots of his identification records, on the cellphone and computer of a Democratic politician accused of killing him in September 2022

August 20, 2024
Jury hears ex-politician on trial for murder amassed photos, ID records about slain Vegas reporter
Asia|News|World

Taiwan shows off missile firepower on rare trip to sensitive test site

Taiwan showed off its missile firepower on Tuesday, launching a battery of surface-to-air missiles in front of reporters during a visit to a

August 20, 2024
Taiwan shows off missile firepower on rare trip to sensitive test site
News|Sports

Alvarez's homer in 9th inning gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles

Francisco Alvarez hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

August 20, 2024
Alvarez's homer in 9th inning gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Shares flirt with highs on rate cut bets, US dollar drops

Global stocks hovered near their highest in a month on Tuesday, while the dollar hit an eight-month low, as investors focused on bets that

August 20, 2024
Shares flirt with highs on rate cut bets, US dollar drops
Business|News|Technology

1979 Ford Probe I Ghia concept car worth $1,000,000 destroyed in trailer fire

1979 Ford Probe I Ghia concept car worth $1,000,000 destroyed in trailer fire

August 20, 2024
1979 Ford Probe I Ghia concept car worth $1,000,000 destroyed in trailer fire
Asia|News|US|World

Philippines to host a US visa processing center for up to 300 Afghans resettling in America

The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for a limited number of Afghan nationals aspiring to resettle in America

August 20, 2024
Philippines to host a US visa processing center for up to 300 Afghans resettling in America
Election|US

Joe Biden's exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC's Day 1

The Democratic National Convention’s first night has showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him

August 20, 2024
Joe Biden's exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC's Day 1
Business|Economy|Education|US

California Department of Education offers up 75,000 acres of land to tackle housing, teacher crises

California Department of Education offers up 75,000 acres of land to tackle housing, teacher crises

August 20, 2024
California Department of Education offers up 75,000 acres of land to tackle housing, teacher crises
Crime|News|US

Judge shuts down Hunter Biden’s attempt to use dismissal of Trump’s documents case to get his own tax case dismissed

Judge shuts down Hunter Biden’s attempt to use dismissal of Trump’s documents case to get his own tax case dismissed

August 20, 2024
Judge shuts down Hunter Biden’s attempt to use dismissal of Trump’s documents case to get his own tax case dismissed
Crime|News|US

Four arrested after fence breach at DNC, Chicago police says

Four arrested after fence breach at DNC, Chicago police says

August 20, 2024
Four arrested after fence breach at DNC, Chicago police says
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Powell may use Jackson Hole speech to hint at how fast and how far the Fed could cut rates

Federal Reserve officials have said they’re increasingly confident that they’ve nearly tamed inflation

August 20, 2024
Powell may use Jackson Hole speech to hint at how fast and how far the Fed could cut rates
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Seven & i shares end lower on regulatory concerns over Couche-Tard bid

Shares in Japan's Seven & i, the owner of 7-Eleven, closed nearly 11% lower on Tuesday as investors weighed up regulatory hurdles to a

August 20, 2024
Seven & i shares end lower on regulatory concerns over Couche-Tard bid
Business|Economy|Finance

Australia central bank sees near-term interest rate cut as unlikely

Australia's central bank judged a near-term rate cut was unlikely and policy might need to stay restrictive for an "extended period" to ensure inflation can be tamed, after debating

August 20, 2024
Australia central bank sees near-term interest rate cut as unlikely
Crime|News

Settlement reached between Hyatt Hotel and D'Vontaye Mitchell's family; jury trial to take place

Settlement reached between Hyatt Hotel and D'Vontaye Mitchell's family; jury trial to take place

August 20, 2024
Settlement reached between Hyatt Hotel and D'Vontaye Mitchell's family; jury trial to take place
Education|MidEast|News|US|World

Suspension of most Columbia students disciplined over Gaza protests is removed

Most students at Columbia University who faced disciplinary action, suspension or arrest for participating in pro-Palestinian protests opposing Israel's war in

August 20, 2024
Suspension of most Columbia students disciplined over Gaza protests is removed
Environment|News|Science|Technology|World

Radioactive waste from the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II heading to Michigan

Radioactive waste from the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II heading to Michigan

August 20, 2024
Radioactive waste from the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II heading to Michigan
Europe|News|World

Belarus says it sends more troops, aircraft, armoury to border with Ukraine

Belarus said on Monday it had sent aircraft, air defence forces and armoury to its border with Ukraine, a day after President Alexander Lukashenko said he had deployed nearly a third of

August 20, 2024
Belarus says it sends more troops, aircraft, armoury to border with Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Dollar hits 7-month low before Powell, Swedish crown volatile after rate cut

The dollar hit a fresh seven-month low on Tuesday with traders bracing for comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell due on Friday, which could provide clues about the speed of the

August 20, 2024
Dollar hits 7-month low before Powell, Swedish crown volatile after rate cut
Economy|Finance|US

Thousands of South Florida condo owners forced to sell due to rising costs

Thousands of South Florida condo owners forced to sell due to rising costs

August 20, 2024
Thousands of South Florida condo owners forced to sell due to rising costs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China leaves key lending benchmarks unchanged, as expected

China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at a monthly fixing on Tuesday, in line with market expectations.

August 20, 2024
China leaves key lending benchmarks unchanged, as expected
Arts|Business|Technology

Authors sue Claude AI chatbot creator Anthropic for copyright infringement

A group of authors is suing artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, alleging it committed “large-scale theft” in training its popular chatbot Claude on pirated copies of copyrighted books

August 20, 2024
Authors sue Claude AI chatbot creator Anthropic for copyright infringement
Crime

Impersonation scam from fake police officer costs woman thousands

Impersonation scam from fake police officer costs woman thousands

August 19, 2024
Impersonation scam from fake police officer costs woman thousands
Environment|News|Science|World

Groups say they're shut out of global treaty talks on plastics pollution in Bangkok

Experts meet in Bangkok this week to advance what would be the first international treaty to tackle the surging problem of plastic pollution

August 19, 2024
Groups say they're shut out of global treaty talks on plastics pollution in Bangkok
Crime|News|US

Parents of Texas high school shooter found not liable for negligence in civil trial

Parents of Texas high school shooter found not liable for negligence in civil trial

August 19, 2024
Parents of Texas high school shooter found not liable for negligence in civil trial
Sports

NASCAR regular-season title and playoff spots at stake down the stretch at Daytona and Darlington

NASCAR has just two races remaining in the regular season and a pair of competitions are on the line

August 19, 2024
NASCAR regular-season title and playoff spots at stake down the stretch at Daytona and Darlington
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Oil settles down 1% as Middle East tensions ease, China data weak

Oil prices fell about 1% to a two-week low on Tuesday as Middle East supply concerns eased after Israel accepted a proposal to tackle disagreements blocking a ceasefire deal in Gaza, and

August 19, 2024
Oil settles down 1% as Middle East tensions ease, China data weak
Business|Economy|Finance

Chinese property developer Kaisa, bondholders agree to restructure offshore debt

Chinese property company Kaisa Group on Tuesday announced an offshore debt restructuring agreement with a key group of bondholders, swapping

August 19, 2024
Chinese property developer Kaisa, bondholders agree to restructure offshore debt
Asia|News|World

North Korean soldier defects to the South, Yonhap reports

A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea early on Tuesday crossing the militarized border in the eastern part of the Korean peninsula, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the

August 19, 2024
North Korean soldier defects to the South, Yonhap reports
Election|News|US

Kamala Harris begins standard planning for presidential transition

Kamala Harris begins standard planning for presidential transition

August 19, 2024
Kamala Harris begins standard planning for presidential transition
News

George Santos' former constituents in New York's 3rd Congressional District sound off on plea deal

George Santos' former constituents in New York's 3rd Congressional District sound off on plea deal

August 19, 2024
George Santos' former constituents in New York's 3rd Congressional District sound off on plea deal
Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Missouri now requires proof of surgery or court order for gender changes on IDs

Missouri residents now will need proof of surgery or a court order to change their gender on driver's licenses

August 19, 2024
Missouri now requires proof of surgery or court order for gender changes on IDs
News

Boston Duck Tour boat crew rescues boy and father after fall into Charles River

Boston Duck Tour boat crew rescues boy and father after fall into Charles River

August 19, 2024
Boston Duck Tour boat crew rescues boy and father after fall into Charles River
Crime|News|US

Hunter Biden loses bid to toss tax evasion case

A judge on Monday denied a bid by U.S. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, to dismiss a federal tax evasion case brought against him in California.

August 19, 2024
Hunter Biden loses bid to toss tax evasion case
Crime|News|US

Texas jury finds school shooter's parents not liable for violence

A Galveston, Texas, jury on Monday found the parents of a teenager who shot and killed 10 classmates at Santa Fe High School in 2018 not liable for the violence, ending an

August 19, 2024
Texas jury finds school shooter's parents not liable for violence
Crime|News|US

East Palestine residents want more time and information before deciding to accept $600M settlement

Some East Palestine residents want more time and more information before they have to decide by a deadline this week whether to accept their share of a $600 million class-action settlement with Norfolk Southern over last year's disastrous train derailment

August 19, 2024
East Palestine residents want more time and information before deciding to accept $600M settlement
Election|News|Technology|US|World

U.S. says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns

The United States on Monday accused Iran of launching cyber operations against the campaigns of both U.S. presidential candidates and targeting the American public with

August 19, 2024
U.S. says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns
Celebrity|Crime|News

Two 18-year-olds charged with murder of former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor

Two 18-year-old men have been charged with the murder of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor

August 19, 2024
Two 18-year-olds charged with murder of former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor
Americas|News|World

Nicaragua forces 1,500 church and civil society groups to close

Nicaragua forces 1,500 church and civil society groups to close

August 19, 2024
Nicaragua forces 1,500 church and civil society groups to close
Election|Entertainment|US

Country singer Mickey Guyton on the significance of performing at the DNC: ‘Shirley Chisholm flew so Kamala could soar’

Country singer Mickey Guyton on the significance of performing at the DNC: ‘Shirley Chisholm flew so Kamala could soar’

August 19, 2024
Country singer Mickey Guyton on the significance of performing at the DNC: ‘Shirley Chisholm flew so Kamala could soar’
MidEast|News|US|World

DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists

The Democratic Party has been riven for months by the war in Gaza, giving rise to a protest movement that threatened President Joe Biden’s electoral coalition

August 19, 2024
DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

ECB may need to cut rates again in Sept, Rehn says

The European Central Bank may need to cut interest rates again in September given persistent economic weakness, Finnish central bank chief Olli Rehn said on Monday.

August 19, 2024
ECB may need to cut rates again in Sept, Rehn says
Crime|News|World

Former co-defendant of British tycoon missing in luxury yacht sinking dies after being struck by car

Former co-defendant of British tycoon missing in luxury yacht sinking dies after being struck by car

August 19, 2024
Former co-defendant of British tycoon missing in luxury yacht sinking dies after being struck by car
Asia|News|World

US condemns 'dangerous actions' by China against Philippine vessels

The U.S. State Department condemned "dangerous actions" by China on Monday against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.

August 19, 2024
US condemns 'dangerous actions' by China against Philippine vessels
Crime|News|Technology|World

US concludes Iran is behind hacking attempts targeting Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns

US concludes Iran is behind hacking attempts targeting Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns

August 19, 2024
US concludes Iran is behind hacking attempts targeting Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns
Business|Crime

Local business owner says $37,000 worth of electric, mountain bikes stolen

Local business owner says $37,000 worth of electric, mountain bikes stolen

August 19, 2024
Local business owner says $37,000 worth of electric, mountain bikes stolen
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Goldman hires investment banker Beitzel from Citi to drive FIG dealmaking

Goldman Sachs has hired veteran investment banker Matt Beitzel, who used to lead Citigroup's coverage of North American banks, as a partner in its financial

August 19, 2024
Goldman hires investment banker Beitzel from Citi to drive FIG dealmaking
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan govt to raise long-term rate estimate to 2.1% in FY2025/2026, Nikkei reports

Japan's government plans to raise its long-term interest rate estimate used to compile the state budget to 2.1% for the next fiscal year from the current year's 1.9%, the Nikkei

August 19, 2024
Japan govt to raise long-term rate estimate to 2.1% in FY2025/2026, Nikkei reports
Crime|News|US

Protesters break through mesh fencing at DNC perimeter - Reuters TV

Dozens of protesters broke through part of the perimeter security fence surrounding the Democratic National Convention on Monday, drawing riot police to the site, a Reuters

August 19, 2024
Protesters break through mesh fencing at DNC perimeter - Reuters TV
MidEast|News|World

Senior Hamas official criticizes Blinken's Gaza proposal claim

Hamas senior official Osama Hamdan criticized U.S.

August 19, 2024
Senior Hamas official criticizes Blinken's Gaza proposal claim
News|Technology|US

US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns

U.S. intelligence officials say they're confident that Iran was responsible for the hack of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, casting the cyber intrusion as part of a brazen and broader effort by Tehran to interfere in American politics and to undermine faith in democratic institutions

August 19, 2024
US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Markets buoyant, but China rate call

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

August 19, 2024
Markets buoyant, but China rate call
Education|News|US

Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, has died at 107

The founder of Literacy Volunteers of America has died

August 19, 2024
Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, has died at 107
News|Sports

Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9

Houston’s Justin Verlander is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday

August 19, 2024
Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9
Science|Technology

Spacecraft successfully slingshots around Earth and the moon in a historic first on its way to Jupiter

Spacecraft successfully slingshots around Earth and the moon in a historic first on its way to Jupiter

August 19, 2024
Spacecraft successfully slingshots around Earth and the moon in a historic first on its way to Jupiter
Business|Lifestyle

Local knife maker turns passion into booming business

Local knife maker turns passion into booming business

August 19, 2024
Local knife maker turns passion into booming business
Americas|Crime|News|World

Haitian police tear-gas peaceful protesters as they demand help in stopping gangs

Police in Haiti’s capital tear-gassed hundreds of peaceful protesters in the capital, Port-au-Prince, as they called on law enforcement to help them stop the gangs that have violently seized control of their neighborhoods

August 19, 2024
Haitian police tear-gas peaceful protesters as they demand help in stopping gangs
Business|Technology

GoPro to cut 15% of workforce in restructuring push

Action camera maker GoPro said on Monday it would cut about 15% of its workforce this year, as part of a restructuring plan to reduce operating expenses.

August 19, 2024
GoPro to cut 15% of workforce in restructuring push
Sports

Vardy scores on Premier League return as Leicester holds Tottenham to 1-1 draw

Jamie Vardy still knows how to score in the Premier League

August 19, 2024
Vardy scores on Premier League return as Leicester holds Tottenham to 1-1 draw
Lifestyle|News|Sports|US|World

Judge allows transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer as lawsuit challenges new law

A federal judge has temporarily cleared the way for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while she and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban

August 19, 2024
Judge allows transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer as lawsuit challenges new law
Sports

Blue Jackets give Patrik Laine 'a change of scenery,' trade him to Canadiens for D Jordan Harris

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris and a second-round draft pick in 2026

August 19, 2024
Blue Jackets give Patrik Laine 'a change of scenery,' trade him to Canadiens for D Jordan Harris
Europe|News|World

Kyiv says Russian forces pressing hard in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine's military said its troops were subjected to dozens of attacks by Russian forces on Monday around Toretsk and Pokrovsk, two settlements in eastern Ukraine where Moscow is

August 19, 2024
Kyiv says Russian forces pressing hard in eastern Ukraine
Business|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

Harley-Davidson is dropping diversity initiatives after right-wing anti-DEI campaign

Harley-Davidson is dropping diversity initiatives after right-wing anti-DEI campaign

August 19, 2024
Harley-Davidson is dropping diversity initiatives after right-wing anti-DEI campaign
Celebrity|Entertainment

Chappell Roan says she’d ‘rather get arrested’ than do this job she once aspired to

Chappell Roan says she’d ‘rather get arrested’ than do this job she once aspired to

August 19, 2024
Chappell Roan says she’d ‘rather get arrested’ than do this job she once aspired to
News|Sports

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women's No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka win titles in Cincinnati

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women’s No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka earned straight-set victories in the finals of the Cincinnati Open, the first titles at the tournament for both players

August 19, 2024
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women's No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka win titles in Cincinnati
Business|Economy|US

Pilgrim’s Pride in $100 million settlement over chicken farmers' pay

Pilgrim's Pride, one of the largest U.S. poultry processors, agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims it conspired with rivals to underpay chicken farmers, the final

August 19, 2024
Pilgrim’s Pride in $100 million settlement over chicken farmers' pay
Economy|Election|Technology|US

Trump says he may end EV tax credit; is open to naming Elon Musk as an adviser

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday that if elected he would consider ending a $7,500 tax credit for electric-vehicle

August 19, 2024
Trump says he may end EV tax credit; is open to naming Elon Musk as an adviser
Environment|News|World

Argentina judge halts deforestation of Chaco forest in rare move

An Argentine federal judge on Monday ordered a three-month suspension of deforestation in northern Chaco province, a rare step to protect one of the world's

August 19, 2024
Argentina judge halts deforestation of Chaco forest in rare move
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

The boredom scroll on socials may be making your problem worse, study says

The boredom scroll on socials may be making your problem worse, study says

August 19, 2024
The boredom scroll on socials may be making your problem worse, study says
News|US

US FAA requires inspections of Boeing 787 planes following mid-air dive

The U.S.

August 19, 2024
US FAA requires inspections of Boeing 787 planes following mid-air dive
Election|News|US

Republican-controlled Georgia election board passes rule that may delay vote certification

Georgia's Republican-controlled state election board approved a new rule on Monday that voting rights advocates say could permit local election officials to delay

August 19, 2024
Republican-controlled Georgia election board passes rule that may delay vote certification
Crime|Sports

Wrestling to end gun violence

Wrestling to end gun violence

August 19, 2024
Wrestling to end gun violence
Business|Finance|Technology

Palo Alto forecasts annual results above estimates on cybersecurity demand

Palo Alto Networks forecast fiscal 2025 revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates on Monday, a sign of growing demand for its cybersecurity products as the digital

August 19, 2024
Palo Alto forecasts annual results above estimates on cybersecurity demand
Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|News

Couple loses a couple hundred thousand dollars to fraudulent contractor

Couple loses a couple hundred thousand dollars to fraudulent contractor

August 19, 2024
Couple loses a couple hundred thousand dollars to fraudulent contractor
News|Technology|US

Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopter

President Joe Biden on Monday took his first flight aboard the modern VH-92A helicopter that serves as Marine One after years of delays to the program to replace the aging aircraft that carry the president and vice president

August 19, 2024
Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopter
Science|Technology|US

SpaceX's Polaris crew set for first private spacewalking mission next week

A four-person crew for SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of their Aug. 26 launch to space for a mission that includes the first

August 19, 2024
SpaceX's Polaris crew set for first private spacewalking mission next week
News|Sports

Dolphins' Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback

Tua Tagovailoa left no doubt he likes playing for Mike McDaniel a lot more than he did Brian Flores

August 19, 2024
Dolphins' Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback
Business|Economy|Food

BurgerFi is in big trouble and may go out of business

BurgerFi is in big trouble and may go out of business

August 19, 2024
BurgerFi is in big trouble and may go out of business
Business|Finance|Technology

US overnight trading platform Blue Ocean completes fix for capacity issues

Trading platform Blue Ocean Technologies LLC on Monday completed a platform upgrade that will boost capacity several hundredfold, two weeks after its overnight trading

August 19, 2024
US overnight trading platform Blue Ocean completes fix for capacity issues
Business|News|US

17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations

More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike

August 19, 2024
17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
News|US

Kamala Harris proposes raising corporate tax rate to 28%

U.S.

August 19, 2024
Kamala Harris proposes raising corporate tax rate to 28%
Sports

Braves take another major blow, losing 3B Austin Riley for 6-8 weeks with broken hand

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley will miss at least the rest of the regular season after breaking his right hand

August 19, 2024
Braves take another major blow, losing 3B Austin Riley for 6-8 weeks with broken hand
Crime

'Very Brazen': Driveway attack of a woman shocks neighborhood

'Very Brazen': Driveway attack of a woman shocks neighborhood

August 19, 2024
'Very Brazen': Driveway attack of a woman shocks neighborhood
Business|Europe|Technology

Who is Mike Lynch? A look at the British tech tycoon killed when his yacht sank off Sicily

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch, who died after his yacht sank off Sicily, had been trying to move past a Silicon Valley debacle that had tarnished his legacy as an icon of British ingenuity

August 19, 2024
Who is Mike Lynch? A look at the British tech tycoon killed when his yacht sank off Sicily
Election|News|US

Trump pledges to end pollution rule, block steel merger

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged on Monday to rescind a Biden administration rule limiting power plant

August 19, 2024
Trump pledges to end pollution rule, block steel merger
Election|News|US

Polling data shows Trump campaign’s difficulty in framing the conversation around Kamala Harris

Polling data shows Trump campaign’s difficulty in framing the conversation around Kamala Harris

August 19, 2024
Polling data shows Trump campaign’s difficulty in framing the conversation around Kamala Harris
Sports

The NFL says moving the touchback on kickoffs to the 35 is 'not likely' this season

The NFL’s new dynamic kickoff is achieving its goals in the preseason of raising the rate of return and the threat of big plays after years of increasing touchbacks

August 19, 2024
The NFL says moving the touchback on kickoffs to the 35 is 'not likely' this season
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US|World

Woman sentenced to 11 years in prison after arguing she was legally allowed to kill a man because he sexually trafficked her

Woman sentenced to 11 years in prison after arguing she was legally allowed to kill a man because he sexually trafficked her

August 19, 2024
Woman sentenced to 11 years in prison after arguing she was legally allowed to kill a man because he sexually trafficked her
MidEast|News|World

White House: Officials to hold Gaza talks in Cairo this week

Senior officials will convene for Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Cairo before week's end, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday, adding

August 19, 2024
White House: Officials to hold Gaza talks in Cairo this week
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

US issues floating wind research lease to state of Maine

The Biden administration on Monday issued an offshore wind lease to the state of Maine for a small project that will demonstrate floating turbine technology off the U.S. East Coast.

August 19, 2024
US issues floating wind research lease to state of Maine
Business|Europe|Technology

Who was Mike Lynch, the tech entrepreneur among the dead after a superyacht sank?

Who was Mike Lynch, the tech entrepreneur among the dead after a superyacht sank?

August 19, 2024
Who was Mike Lynch, the tech entrepreneur among the dead after a superyacht sank?
Business|Economy|News|US

Kroger sues FTC, calling its in-house judges unconstitutional

Kroger sued the U.S.

August 19, 2024
Kroger sues FTC, calling its in-house judges unconstitutional
Asia|Economy|Finance

China widely expected to keep lending benchmark LPRs unchanged in Aug: Reuters poll

China is expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged on Tuesday, a Reuters poll showed, after policymakers surprised global markets by trimming a string of key interest

August 19, 2024
China widely expected to keep lending benchmark LPRs unchanged in Aug: Reuters poll
Election|News|US|World

Democrats, others seek to toss Kennedy off November ballot in Georgia and New York

Challengers seeking to throw Robert F

August 19, 2024
Democrats, others seek to toss Kennedy off November ballot in Georgia and New York
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US

Trump posts image of fake Taylor Swift endorsement

Former President Donald Trump has posted a fake social media image of pop superstar Taylor Swift asking people to vote for him in the November election.

August 19, 2024
Trump posts image of fake Taylor Swift endorsement
News|Sports

Jayden Daniels picked as starting QB for Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels will be the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders

August 19, 2024
Jayden Daniels picked as starting QB for Washington Commanders
Election|News|US

GOP-controlled election board in Georgia passes rule that could further delay certification

GOP-controlled election board in Georgia passes rule that could further delay certification

August 19, 2024
GOP-controlled election board in Georgia passes rule that could further delay certification
Crime|News|US

Wisconsin woman who said she legally killed sex trafficker gets 11 years in prison

A Milwaukee woman who said she was legally allowed to a kill a man because he was sexually trafficking her has been sentenced to 11 years in prison

August 19, 2024
Wisconsin woman who said she legally killed sex trafficker gets 11 years in prison
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Science

Zoo hosts 10th birthday party for first elephant born in Arizona

Zoo hosts 10th birthday party for first elephant born in Arizona

August 19, 2024
Zoo hosts 10th birthday party for first elephant born in Arizona
Lifestyle|Opinion

'Is God real?': Public School research assignment causing controversy

'Is God real?': Public School research assignment causing controversy

August 19, 2024
'Is God real?': Public School research assignment causing controversy
Africa|Americas|Health|News|World

Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency

Congo's health minister says the country will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox outbreak next week from the United States

August 19, 2024
Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Trump posts fake AI images of Taylor Swift and Swifties, falsely suggesting he has the singer’s support

Trump posts fake AI images of Taylor Swift and Swifties, falsely suggesting he has the singer’s support

August 19, 2024
Trump posts fake AI images of Taylor Swift and Swifties, falsely suggesting he has the singer’s support
Africa|Entertainment|Sports

How South Africa got its first UFC middleweight champ

African Voices goes into the octagon to explore mixed martial arts with ​​South African middleweight UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis. CNN’s Larry Madowo spoke with him a few months after his title fight against American Sean Strickland to discuss his historic win, his journey, and what’s in store for his next fight.

August 19, 2024
How South Africa got its first UFC middleweight champ
Africa|News|Sports

Dricus du Plessis retains UFC middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, who touted Africa as the winner

Dricus du Plessis retains UFC middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, who touted Africa as the winner

August 19, 2024
Dricus du Plessis retains UFC middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, who touted Africa as the winner
Sports

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama watches five-shot lead disappear before winning FedEx St. Jude Championship

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama watches five-shot lead disappear before winning FedEx St. Jude Championship

August 19, 2024
Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama watches five-shot lead disappear before winning FedEx St. Jude Championship
Health|News

Woman who fell 40 feet from cliff returns to thank caregivers

Woman who fell 40 feet from cliff returns to thank caregivers

August 19, 2024
Woman who fell 40 feet from cliff returns to thank caregivers
Environment|Europe|News|Science|World

Global warming may be factor in deadly Italian shipwreck, climatologist says

Global warming may have contributed to the freak storm that sank a luxury British-flagged yacht off the coast of Sicily on Monday, Italian climatologist Luca Mercalli

August 19, 2024
Global warming may be factor in deadly Italian shipwreck, climatologist says
Crime|News

Truck driver killed in crash between 2 semis

Truck driver killed in crash between 2 semis

August 19, 2024
Truck driver killed in crash between 2 semis
Sports

Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024

Tyler Reddick took the lead on a restart in the second overtime to win at Michigan International Speedway, opening up another spot for a driver in NASCAR’s playoffs

August 19, 2024
Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024
News|US

Biden's offer of a path to US citizenship for spouses leaves some out

Registration has begun under President Joe Biden’s offer of a path to citizenship to spouses of U.S. citizens without having to first leave the country

August 19, 2024
Biden's offer of a path to US citizenship for spouses leaves some out
Americas|Economy|Finance

Mexico inflation likely eased in first half of August: Reuters poll

Mexico's year-on-year inflation likely eased in the first half of August, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, bolstering the case for the central bank to cuts its key interest

August 19, 2024
Mexico inflation likely eased in first half of August: Reuters poll
Europe|News|World

Zelenskiy: if Ukraine could strike deep in Russia, no need for Kursk incursion

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian forces captured more than 1,250 square km (480 square miles) in a "defensive operation" in Russia's Kursk region and urged allies to allow

August 19, 2024
Zelenskiy: if Ukraine could strike deep in Russia, no need for Kursk incursion
Business|Economy|Lifestyle

Woman is a first-time homebuyer at 77 years old thanks to her 'dream team'

Woman is a first-time homebuyer at 77 years old thanks to her 'dream team'

August 19, 2024
Woman is a first-time homebuyer at 77 years old thanks to her 'dream team'
Health|Lifestyle

Running-averse man commits to monthly half-marathons for a good cause

Running-averse man commits to monthly half-marathons for a good cause

August 19, 2024
Running-averse man commits to monthly half-marathons for a good cause
Crime|Lifestyle|News|US

‘Bags of mail missing’: Checks stolen from post offices, manipulated and cashed for $110K

‘Bags of mail missing’: Checks stolen from post offices, manipulated and cashed for $110K

August 19, 2024
‘Bags of mail missing’: Checks stolen from post offices, manipulated and cashed for $110K
Crime|News

7-year-old child struck in head during drive-by shooting on Detroit's east side, police say

7-year-old child struck in head during drive-by shooting on Detroit's east side, police say

August 19, 2024
7-year-old child struck in head during drive-by shooting on Detroit's east side, police say
News|Sports|World

Refugee athletes deliver 'a message of perseverance' as they seek medals at Paris Paralympics

Athletes on the Refugee Paralympic Team are looking to send a message of hope as they strive for the podium at the 2024 Paralympic Games that begin in Paris next week

August 19, 2024
Refugee athletes deliver 'a message of perseverance' as they seek medals at Paris Paralympics
Lifestyle|News|Travel|US

Former flight attendant leaves Boston to start annual 9/11 remembrance journey

Former flight attendant leaves Boston to start annual 9/11 remembrance journey

August 19, 2024
Former flight attendant leaves Boston to start annual 9/11 remembrance journey
Environment|News

Massive tire fire that burned for days rekindles

Massive tire fire that burned for days rekindles

August 19, 2024
Massive tire fire that burned for days rekindles
Crime|News|US

DC councilman arrested in alleged $156,000 bribery scheme to push violence prevention contracts for kickbacks

DC councilman arrested in alleged $156,000 bribery scheme to push violence prevention contracts for kickbacks

August 19, 2024
DC councilman arrested in alleged $156,000 bribery scheme to push violence prevention contracts for kickbacks
News|Travel|US|World

Eight kayakers rescued in Vermont

Eight kayakers rescued in Vermont

August 19, 2024
Eight kayakers rescued in Vermont
Education|Lifestyle|News|Uncategorized

North metro mothers experience frantic few hours after drop-off mix-up

North metro mothers experience frantic few hours after drop-off mix-up

August 19, 2024
North metro mothers experience frantic few hours after drop-off mix-up
News|Uncategorized|World

Blinken says Netanyahu supports Gaza ceasefire bridging proposal

U.S.

August 19, 2024
Blinken says Netanyahu supports Gaza ceasefire bridging proposal
Asia|Election|News

Japan's digital minister Kono plans to run in LDP race, NTV says

Japan's digital minister Taro Kono plans to announce his candidacy on Aug. 26 for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership election next month to replace Prime Minister Fumio

August 19, 2024
Japan's digital minister Kono plans to run in LDP race, NTV says
Arts|Business|Lifestyle|Technology

Knife maker turns passion into booming business

Knife maker turns passion into booming business

August 19, 2024
Knife maker turns passion into booming business
Election|News|US

Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden's 'second term' despite his making way for Harris

Delegates at the Democratic National Convention have approved the 2024 party platform

August 19, 2024
Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden's 'second term' despite his making way for Harris
Business|Crime|Technology

Mike Lynch's co-defendant in US trial dies in UK road accident

Stephen Chamberlain, once Mike Lynch's co-defendant in the U.S. fraud trial over the sale of Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard, has died after a road

August 19, 2024
Mike Lynch's co-defendant in US trial dies in UK road accident
Election|Opinion|US

Harris super PAC founder says public polls are too optimistic

The founder of the main outside spending group backing Kamala Harris' presidential bid says their own opinion polling is less "rosy" than

August 19, 2024
Harris super PAC founder says public polls are too optimistic
News|Opinion|US

Gangel shares what conservative judge texted her after endorsing Harris

Retired federal appeals court Judge J. Michael Luttig, a prominent conservative legal scholar put on the bench by President George H.W. Bush, is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump, whose candidacy he describes as an existential threat to American democracy.

August 19, 2024
Gangel shares what conservative judge texted her after endorsing Harris
Election|News|Opinion|US

Exclusive: Conservative Republican endorses Harris, calls Trump a threat to democracy

Exclusive: Conservative Republican endorses Harris, calls Trump a threat to democracy

August 19, 2024
Exclusive: Conservative Republican endorses Harris, calls Trump a threat to democracy
Business|Economy|News|Opinion|US

More and more Americans are worried they will lose their job

More and more Americans are worried they will lose their job

August 19, 2024
More and more Americans are worried they will lose their job
Environment|Europe|News

Switzerland dumped munitions in its lakes. Now it’s offering $57,000 for the best ideas to get them out

Switzerland dumped munitions in its lakes. Now it’s offering $57,000 for the best ideas to get them out

August 19, 2024
Switzerland dumped munitions in its lakes. Now it’s offering $57,000 for the best ideas to get them out
Africa|Economy|Finance|News

Kenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests

Kenya’s new finance minister says some of the proposed taxes that led to weeks of deadly protests earlier this year will be reintroduced through a tax amendment bill as the country struggles to find revenue to pay off debts

August 19, 2024
Kenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests
Crime|Europe|Sports|Travel|US

Former NFL player accused of urinating on passenger during Boston to Dublin flight

A former NFL player accused of drunkenly hitting one man and urinating on another during a flight from Boston to Dublin has been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct

August 19, 2024
Former NFL player accused of urinating on passenger during Boston to Dublin flight
Education|News|US

Bus vendor cancellations create chaos as school opens in St. Louis

Many St. Louis families faced a chaotic first day of school after three bus vendors pulled out at the last minute and left hundreds of parents scrambling to get their kids to classes

August 19, 2024
Bus vendor cancellations create chaos as school opens in St. Louis
Business|Technology

Mike Lynch, the UK tycoon who defeated US fraud charges, missing at sea

Mike Lynch, the tech tycoon missing after his luxury yacht sank off Sicily, spent more than a decade building Britain's biggest software company and then almost as

August 19, 2024
Mike Lynch, the UK tycoon who defeated US fraud charges, missing at sea
Business|Economy|Finance

Investor Carl Icahn charged with hiding billions in loans

Investor Carl Icahn charged with hiding billions in loans

August 19, 2024
Investor Carl Icahn charged with hiding billions in loans
Crime|News|Political|US

Manhattan DA’s office doesn’t oppose Trump’s request to delay next month’s sentencing

Manhattan DA’s office doesn’t oppose Trump’s request to delay next month’s sentencing

August 19, 2024
Manhattan DA’s office doesn’t oppose Trump’s request to delay next month’s sentencing
Business|News|US

UAW workers at Stellantis could strike over Illinois plant reopening

The United Auto Workers union said on Monday some local units representing workers at Stellantis are preparing to file grievances and could launch a nationwide strike,

August 19, 2024
UAW workers at Stellantis could strike over Illinois plant reopening
Environment|News|World

Madeira battles wildfire for fifth day

Firefighters backed by 40 vehicles and a helicopter struggled to contain a wildfire on Monday on the southern coast of Portugal's island of Madeira that has burnt through more than

August 19, 2024
Madeira battles wildfire for fifth day
Americas|News

Mexico federal court employees strike over judicial changes requiring that judges stand for election

Employees at Mexico’s federal courts have gone on strike over judicial changes that would make all judges stand for election

August 19, 2024
Mexico federal court employees strike over judicial changes requiring that judges stand for election
Business|Economy|Finance|US

C.H. Robinson diverting some US customers' cargo away from Canadian ports

U.S. freight forwarder C.H. Robinson said on Monday it was diverting some of its U.S. customers' ocean cargo away from Canadian ports as the threat of a rail strike looms.

August 19, 2024
C.H. Robinson diverting some US customers' cargo away from Canadian ports
Africa|Health|US|World

Congo hopes to receive first mpox vaccines by next week

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) hopes to receive its first doses of an mpox vaccine by next week, following promises from the United States and Japan to help it fight its outbreak,

August 19, 2024
Congo hopes to receive first mpox vaccines by next week
Sports

Caleb Downs leads 4 Ohio State players selected to Associated Press preseason All-America first team

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is one of the second-ranked Buckeyes’ high-profile transfers

August 19, 2024
Caleb Downs leads 4 Ohio State players selected to Associated Press preseason All-America first team
News|US

DC councilmember known for pushing antisemitic conspiracy theories is arrested on bribery charge

A Washington, D

August 19, 2024
DC councilmember known for pushing antisemitic conspiracy theories is arrested on bribery charge
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial

Prosecutors have confirmed Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan

August 19, 2024
Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial
Arts|News|Travel|World

Egypt, US inaugurate renovations in Historic Cairo

Egyptian officials and the U.S. ambassador inaugurated renovations of several monuments and buildings in Historic Cairo, including the Bimaristan al-Muayyad Sheikh, a hospital

August 19, 2024
Egypt, US inaugurate renovations in Historic Cairo
News|Opinion|US

Exclusive: John Kelly rejects Trump’s comments that civilian award is ‘much better’ than Medal of Honor: ‘Not even close’

Exclusive: John Kelly rejects Trump’s comments that civilian award is ‘much better’ than Medal of Honor: ‘Not even close’

August 19, 2024
Exclusive: John Kelly rejects Trump’s comments that civilian award is ‘much better’ than Medal of Honor: ‘Not even close’
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

CNN Exclusive: Retired General John Kelly responds to Trump's Medal of Honor comments

Maggie Haberman joins The Lead to weigh in.

August 19, 2024
CNN Exclusive: Retired General John Kelly responds to Trump's Medal of Honor comments
Crime|News|US

Prosecutors defer to judge on Trump bid to delay hush money sentencing

The prosecutors who secured Donald Trump's historic criminal conviction on felony charges in May on Monday did not explicitly oppose the former U.S. president's bid

August 19, 2024
Prosecutors defer to judge on Trump bid to delay hush money sentencing
Business

Canada tells rail companies, union to work harder to avert crippling stoppage

Canada's labor minister will meet with the country's two main railway companies and the Teamsters union in Montreal on Tuesday and Calgary on

August 19, 2024
Canada tells rail companies, union to work harder to avert crippling stoppage
Africa|Economy|Finance|News

Malawi receives an insurance payout of $11.2 million for El Nino-linked drought disaster

The Malawian government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million for an El Nino-linked drought that led to a disaster declaration in the southern African nation

August 19, 2024
Malawi receives an insurance payout of $11.2 million for El Nino-linked drought disaster
MidEast|News|US

Thousands march against Gaza war at Democratic convention

Thousands of mostly peaceful pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Chicago on the opening day of the Democratic National

August 19, 2024
Thousands march against Gaza war at Democratic convention
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US workers more glum on compensation and work prospects, New York Fed says

U.S. workers are growing more sour with their employment compensation, according to a survey released on Monday by the New York Federal Reserve.

August 19, 2024
US workers more glum on compensation and work prospects, New York Fed says
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Danielle Fishel, ‘Boy Meets World’ star, reveals she has breast cancer

Danielle Fishel, ‘Boy Meets World’ star, reveals she has breast cancer

August 19, 2024
Danielle Fishel, ‘Boy Meets World’ star, reveals she has breast cancer
Business|Crime|Finance|US

US state AGs seek triple damages against Live Nation for concertgoers

Attorneys general from about two dozen U.S. states are seeking treble damages against Live Nation Entertainment and its ticket-selling unit, Ticketmaster, for

August 19, 2024
US state AGs seek triple damages against Live Nation for concertgoers
Health

UV radiation vs. chemicals in sunscreen: Which is a bigger threat?

UV radiation vs. chemicals in sunscreen: Which is a bigger threat?

August 19, 2024
UV radiation vs. chemicals in sunscreen: Which is a bigger threat?
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Here’s how you should really use a shot glass this summer

Dermatologist Anthony Rossi shows CNN medical correspondent Meg Tirrell the right way to use sunscreen.

August 19, 2024
Here’s how you should really use a shot glass this summer
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Talk show icon Phil Donahue dies at 88

Talk show icon Phil Donahue dies at 88

August 19, 2024
Talk show icon Phil Donahue dies at 88
Sports

Brewers overcoming all sorts of adversity to build biggest division lead of any MLB team

This was expected to be the season the Milwaukee Brewers finally took a step back after making five playoff appearances over the last six years in Major League Baseball’s smallest market

August 19, 2024
Brewers overcoming all sorts of adversity to build biggest division lead of any MLB team
News

Dramatic video shows emergency water rescue as severe flooding slams the Northeast

Severe flash flooding in Connecticut, described as a once-in-200-year storm, has led to emergency rescues and dangerous conditions, with more rain expected to exacerbate the situation. CNN's Derek Van Dam reports.

August 19, 2024
Dramatic video shows emergency water rescue as severe flooding slams the Northeast
Business|Europe|Finance|News|US

Exonerated trader resolves lawsuit claiming Deutsche Bank 'scapegoated' him

A former Deutsche Bank trader whose conviction for rigging an interest rate benchmark was overturned has resolved a lawsuit accusing the German bank of

August 19, 2024
Exonerated trader resolves lawsuit claiming Deutsche Bank 'scapegoated' him
Election|Europe|News

Belgian coalition government talks extended until Thursday, palace says

Belgian politician Bart De Wever, appointed by King Philippe to lead coalition talks following the country's June election, has received an extension until Thursday from the king

August 19, 2024
Belgian coalition government talks extended until Thursday, palace says
Americas|News|World

Mexican judicial workers launch strike ahead of vote to overhaul courts

A collection of unions representing Mexico's judicial workers launched an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday ahead of votes by lawmakers on

August 19, 2024
Mexican judicial workers launch strike ahead of vote to overhaul courts
Environment|News|World

Azerbaijan raises alarm over Caspian Sea's 'catastrophic' shrinking

Azeri President Ilham Aliyev on Monday discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin his concern over what he said was the "catastrophic" shrinking of the Caspian Sea, and said that

August 19, 2024
Azerbaijan raises alarm over Caspian Sea's 'catastrophic' shrinking
Business|Entertainment|US

Disney names veteran producer Almin Karamehmedovic president of ABC News

Walt Disney has named veteran producer Almin Karamehmedovic as president of ABC News, the television network said on Monday.

August 19, 2024
Disney names veteran producer Almin Karamehmedovic president of ABC News
Economy|Finance|News|World

What is G7's plan for financial aid to Ukraine?

The Group of Seven (G7) rich democracies agreed in June to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine $50 billion in loans, aiming to ensure Kyiv can continue its fight

August 19, 2024
What is G7's plan for financial aid to Ukraine?
News|Sports|US|Videos

NFL preseason Week 2: Broncos rookie Bo Nix shines, Josh Dobbs leads the Niners to victory

NFL preseason Week 2: Broncos rookie Bo Nix shines, Josh Dobbs leads the Niners to victory

August 19, 2024
NFL preseason Week 2: Broncos rookie Bo Nix shines, Josh Dobbs leads the Niners to victory
Europe|News|World

Lithuania begins construction of base for German troops near Russian border

Lithuania on Monday began construction of a military base, which will accommodate up to 4,000 combat-ready German troops once completed by the end of

August 19, 2024
Lithuania begins construction of base for German troops near Russian border
Business|Europe|News

Blast at Russian petrochemical plant injures three

A blast and fire on a fuel pipeline at the Sterlitamak petrochemical plant in Russia's Bashkiria region east of Moscow injured three people, local authorities said on Monday.

August 19, 2024
Blast at Russian petrochemical plant injures three
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Lainey Wilson's career felt like a 'Whirlwind.' On her new album, she makes sense of life and love

Lainey Wilson will release her fifth studio album, “Whirlwind,” on Friday

August 19, 2024
Lainey Wilson's career felt like a 'Whirlwind.' On her new album, she makes sense of life and love
Business|Finance|US

Oil producer APA explores $1-billion sale of Permian assets, sources say

APA Corp is exploring the sale of oil and gas drilling properties spread across parts of the Permian basin of Texas and New Mexico, in a deal that could be

August 19, 2024
Oil producer APA explores $1-billion sale of Permian assets, sources say
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Phil Donahue, pioneer of the daytime talk show, dies at age 88

Phil Donahue, who changed the face of U.S. daytime television with a long-running syndicated talk show that highlighted topical and often provocative social and political issues, has died

August 19, 2024
Phil Donahue, pioneer of the daytime talk show, dies at age 88
Arts|Entertainment

Directors Guild of America to honor Francis Ford Coppola in October

The Directors Guild will pay tribute to Francis Ford Coppola at its 25th DGA Honors in October

August 19, 2024
Directors Guild of America to honor Francis Ford Coppola in October
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died

August 19, 2024
Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died
Crime|News|World

British police criticised over child strip search failings

Police in England and Wales strip search a child every 19 hours, sometimes fail to carry out those searches correctly, and disproportionately search Black children,

August 19, 2024
British police criticised over child strip search failings
Lifestyle|Technology

The man turning jet planes into cool houses

The man turning jet planes into cool houses

August 19, 2024
The man turning jet planes into cool houses
Economy|Finance

U.S. customer activity boosting transatlantic shipping, Hapag-Lloyd says

Transatlantic container shipping volumes into the United States are rebounding, the head of Hapag-Lloyd said on Monday, boosted by restocking and a rush to fill up

August 19, 2024
U.S. customer activity boosting transatlantic shipping, Hapag-Lloyd says
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US settles with billionaire Carl Icahn for using company to secure personal loans worth billions

Billionaire Carl Icahn and his company were charged by U.S. regulators with failing to disclose personal loans worth billions of dollars that were secured using securities of Icahn Enterprises as collateral

August 19, 2024
US settles with billionaire Carl Icahn for using company to secure personal loans worth billions
News|US|World

Floods from 'training thunderstorms' lead to dramatic rescues and 2 deaths in Connecticut

Officials in Connecticut say two women died after being swept away by floodwaters brought by torrential rains that fell there and on New York's Long Island

August 19, 2024
Floods from 'training thunderstorms' lead to dramatic rescues and 2 deaths in Connecticut
Economy|Finance|News

Chile's GDP down in Q2, economists see room for rate cuts

Chile's gross domestic product fell 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024 compared with the previous three-month period, data released by the country's central bank showed on Monday,

August 19, 2024
Chile's GDP down in Q2, economists see room for rate cuts
Europe|News|Political|World

Modi to visit Ukraine, weeks after Kyiv condemned Indian PM for hugging Putin in Moscow

Modi to visit Ukraine, weeks after Kyiv condemned Indian PM for hugging Putin in Moscow

August 19, 2024
Modi to visit Ukraine, weeks after Kyiv condemned Indian PM for hugging Putin in Moscow
Business|Finance

Icahn settles with US SEC over alleged disclosure failures

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn and his firm Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP) have settled charges that for years he failed to disclose pledging the majority of the firm's

August 19, 2024
Icahn settles with US SEC over alleged disclosure failures
Business|Economy|Finance

Owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain gets takeover bid from Canada’s Couche-Tard

The owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores has received a buyout offer for from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard

August 19, 2024
Owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain gets takeover bid from Canada’s Couche-Tard
Crime|News|US

Ernesto retains strength as a hurricane over the open Atlantic

Two people who drowned off South Carolina’s Hilton Head Island where rip current warnings related to Hurricane Ernesto were posted have been identified as Ohio men

August 19, 2024
Ernesto retains strength as a hurricane over the open Atlantic
Business|Economy|News

7-Eleven targeted by Circle K owner for huge convenience store tie-up

7-Eleven targeted by Circle K owner for huge convenience store tie-up

August 19, 2024
7-Eleven targeted by Circle K owner for huge convenience store tie-up
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

GM lays off over 1,000 salaried software, services employees

General Motors said Monday it is laying off more than 1,000 salaried employees at its software and service units worldwide.

August 19, 2024
GM lays off over 1,000 salaried software, services employees
Asia|Crime|Sports

India's soccer rivals unite to protest over Kolkata doctor's rape and murder

Supporters of Indian soccer clubs East Bengal and Mohun Bagan put their bitter rivalry aside and united in protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a

August 19, 2024
India's soccer rivals unite to protest over Kolkata doctor's rape and murder
US

Fed to deliver three 25 quarter-point rate cuts this year; recession unlikely: Reuters poll

The U.S.

August 19, 2024
Fed to deliver three 25 quarter-point rate cuts this year; recession unlikely: Reuters poll
Crime|Europe

Forger linked to 11 million euros of fake notes arrested in Italy, Europol says

A forger suspected of printing 11 million euros' ($12 million) worth of fake bank notes was arrested in the Italian city of Naples last week, European police body Europol said on

August 19, 2024
Forger linked to 11 million euros of fake notes arrested in Italy, Europol says
Europe|News|Technology|World

UK's Mike Lynch missing after yacht sinks off Sicily, source says

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is missing after a luxury yacht was struck by a violent storm and sank off the Sicilian capital Palermo on Monday, a person familiar with the

August 19, 2024
UK's Mike Lynch missing after yacht sinks off Sicily, source says
Election|News|US

The Latest: Biden headlines Night 1 of the DNC

The Democratic National Convention began Monday in Chicago, with roughly 50,000 people expected to arrive in the Windy City

August 19, 2024
The Latest: Biden headlines Night 1 of the DNC
Business|Crime|Europe|News|Technology|World

Chechen warlord shows off gun-mounted Tesla Cybertruck

Chechen warlord shows off gun-mounted Tesla Cybertruck

August 19, 2024
Chechen warlord shows off gun-mounted Tesla Cybertruck
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

Why don’t more politicians retire? A medical anthropologist explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age

Many Americans seem to prefer to keep working well past retirement age, but it’s not clear whether the choice is motivated by the need to keep earning money or the desire to continue being productive.

August 19, 2024
Why don’t more politicians retire? A medical anthropologist explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age
Business|Opinion|Science|Technology

Astronomers have warned against colonial practices in the space industry − a philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them

Space may be considered the final frontier, but the US was once a frontier, too. How can space industry leaders avoid repeating practices that led to colonialism in the 18th century and beyond?

August 19, 2024
Astronomers have warned against colonial practices in the space industry − a philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them
Environment|Science|Technology

Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – how history’s lessons apply to cities today

As summer temperatures rise, finding ways to build cities that don’t hold in the heat and can provide some cooling is increasingly important.

August 19, 2024
Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – how history’s lessons apply to cities today
Environment|Science|Technology

Could we use volcanoes to make electricity?

We don’t generate power directly from volcanoes, but their presence is a sign that there are good geothermal resources underground that can be tapped.

August 19, 2024
Could we use volcanoes to make electricity?
Arts|Education

Anthropology students present their research in poetry, plays and op-eds in this course

Students can play to their strengths in this anthropology course designed to teach them how to present research findings in ways other than a peer-reviewed paper.

August 19, 2024
Anthropology students present their research in poetry, plays and op-eds in this course
Americas|Asia|Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Canada's Couche-Tard confirms buyout offer for Japan's Seven & i

Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard confirmed on Monday it has made an offer to buy Japan's Seven & i.

August 19, 2024
Canada's Couche-Tard confirms buyout offer for Japan's Seven & i
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Ship gag crowned the funniest joke from the Edinburgh Fringe

Ship gag crowned the funniest joke from the Edinburgh Fringe

August 19, 2024
Ship gag crowned the funniest joke from the Edinburgh Fringe
Sports

Erling Haaland scores as Manchester City begins Premier League title defense with a win

Erling Haaland scores as Manchester City begins Premier League title defense with a win

August 19, 2024
Erling Haaland scores as Manchester City begins Premier League title defense with a win
Health|MidEast|World

As polio reemerges in Gaza, a mother fears for her child's health

In Gaza, a mother worries that her month-old son, Mohammed, could be infected with polio after the Palestinian health ministry confirmed the first case

August 19, 2024
As polio reemerges in Gaza, a mother fears for her child's health
News|US

GOP-led committees release Biden impeachment report without formally recommending the House move forward with impeachment

GOP-led committees release Biden impeachment report without formally recommending the House move forward with impeachment

August 19, 2024
GOP-led committees release Biden impeachment report without formally recommending the House move forward with impeachment
Crime|News|US

Disgraced former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges

Disgraced former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges

August 19, 2024
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges
Sports

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Iga Świątek to set up final against Jessica Pegula

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Iga Świątek to set up final against Jessica Pegula

August 19, 2024
Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Iga Świątek to set up final against Jessica Pegula
Arts|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

The creatives pushing nail art to sculptural new lengths

The creatives pushing nail art to sculptural new lengths

August 19, 2024
The creatives pushing nail art to sculptural new lengths
Europe|News|World

UK support for Ukraine remains unwavering, says PM Starmer's spokesperson

Britain's support for Ukraine remains unwavering, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday, in response to comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

August 19, 2024
UK support for Ukraine remains unwavering, says PM Starmer's spokesperson
Economy|News|US

Harris and Trump both hate inflation. Their economic proposals could cause prices to go higher

Harris and Trump both hate inflation. Their economic proposals could cause prices to go higher

August 19, 2024
Harris and Trump both hate inflation. Their economic proposals could cause prices to go higher
Health|News|Science|World

One case of clade 2 mpox detected in Pakistan, new strain not detected

One case of the mpox virus has been detected in Pakistan of the clade 2 variety, the country's ministry of health said on Monday, adding that no cases of the clade 1b strain of

August 19, 2024
One case of clade 2 mpox detected in Pakistan, new strain not detected
News|US|World

Gaza ceasefire talks: The main sticking points

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel stepping up diplomatic pressure in a last-ditch attempt to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release deal.

August 19, 2024
Gaza ceasefire talks: The main sticking points
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Why it’s important to prosecute celebrity drug deaths and the message it sends, according to legal experts

Why it’s important to prosecute celebrity drug deaths and the message it sends, according to legal experts

August 19, 2024
Why it’s important to prosecute celebrity drug deaths and the message it sends, according to legal experts
Health|Sports

Jordan Spieth to undergo wrist surgery and miss the rest of the season

Jordan Spieth to undergo wrist surgery and miss the rest of the season

August 19, 2024
Jordan Spieth to undergo wrist surgery and miss the rest of the season
Europe|News|World

Ukraine official says civilians have 'week or two' to evacuate key hub Pokrovsk

Civilians in Ukraine's eastern strategic logistics hub of Pokrovsk have no more than two weeks to evacuate as Russian troops press towards it, while those in nearby Myrnohrad have only a

August 19, 2024
Ukraine official says civilians have 'week or two' to evacuate key hub Pokrovsk
Election|US

Republicans scrambled to get Cornel West on the Arizona ballot. The left-wing academic is OK with it

A group of lawyers with deep ties to the Republican Party is scrambling to rescue a bid to get independent presidential candidate Cornel West on Arizona’s presidential ballot

August 19, 2024
Republicans scrambled to get Cornel West on the Arizona ballot. The left-wing academic is OK with it
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Physical buyers win battle for copper market as funds retreat

Investors fleeing the copper market are likely to be sidelined for many months, leaving the field clear for physical players who expect demand in top consumer China

August 19, 2024
Physical buyers win battle for copper market as funds retreat
Asia|News|World

Heavy rains hit Pakistan's south as this monsoon's death toll rises to 209

Officials say flash floods triggered by the latest monsoon rains have swept through streets in southern Pakistan and blocked a key highway in the north

August 19, 2024
Heavy rains hit Pakistan's south as this monsoon's death toll rises to 209
Business|Lifestyle

How buyers and sellers are navigating real estate’s seismic shake-up

How buyers and sellers are navigating real estate’s seismic shake-up

August 19, 2024
How buyers and sellers are navigating real estate’s seismic shake-up
Election|News|US

For Hillary Clinton’s supporters, her DNC speech is a reminder of a second chance at making history

For Hillary Clinton’s supporters, her DNC speech is a reminder of a second chance at making history

August 19, 2024
For Hillary Clinton’s supporters, her DNC speech is a reminder of a second chance at making history
Sports

Real Madrid held to draw by Mallorca in Kylian Mbappé’s La Liga debut

Real Madrid held to draw by Mallorca in Kylian Mbappé’s La Liga debut

August 19, 2024
Real Madrid held to draw by Mallorca in Kylian Mbappé’s La Liga debut
Europe|News|World

Kyiv: our Kursk attack shows Kremlin red lines are bluff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday his country's assault on Russia's Kursk region showed that Kremlin threats of retaliation were a bluff, and he

August 19, 2024
Kyiv: our Kursk attack shows Kremlin red lines are bluff
Asia|Business|Fashion and Beauty|Finance

Estee Lauder forecasts bleak annual results; CEO Freda to depart

Estee Lauder forecast annual profit and sales below estimates as the global beauty market struggles with slowing demand mainly in the China market and said CEO

August 19, 2024
Estee Lauder forecasts bleak annual results; CEO Freda to depart
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Fed's Kashkari says appropriate to debate Sept rate cut, WSJ reports

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said it was appropriate to discuss potentially cutting U.S. interest rates in September because of the rising possibility of a weakening labor market

August 19, 2024
Fed's Kashkari says appropriate to debate Sept rate cut, WSJ reports
Europe|News|World

Six people missing, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, and one dead after tornado sinks luxury yacht off Sicily

Six people missing, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, and one dead after tornado sinks luxury yacht off Sicily

August 19, 2024
Six people missing, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, and one dead after tornado sinks luxury yacht off Sicily
Europe|News|World

Officials search for six missing after tornado sinks luxury sailing yacht

Italian officials are searching for the six missing passengers off the coast of Sicily who were believed to be aboard a luxury yacht that was hit by a tornado and sank. Emergency services report one dead, and 15 people rescued, including one child. The boat was anchored about half a mile from the port of Porticello on the Mediterranean island.

August 19, 2024
Officials search for six missing after tornado sinks luxury sailing yacht
Europe|News|World

Civilians flee Pokrovsk as Russia's army bears down on the key eastern Ukraine city

Civilians with small children in their arms and lugging heavy suitcases are fleeing Ukraine’s eastern city of Pokrovsk, where the Russian army is bearing down fast despite a lightning Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region

August 19, 2024
Civilians flee Pokrovsk as Russia's army bears down on the key eastern Ukraine city
Health|US

Venture capital firms making bets on maternal health

After working as a doula for 10 years, Kortny Feutardo took her first Maryland Medicaid patient in January, providing the new mom with care coordination and

August 19, 2024
Venture capital firms making bets on maternal health
Asia|News

Parties backing Indonesia's Prabowo close ranks to thwart rival's Jakarta governor bid

Parties backing President-elect Prabowo Subianto on Monday rallied behind a single candidate for governor of the capital Jakarta, effectively

August 19, 2024
Parties backing Indonesia's Prabowo close ranks to thwart rival's Jakarta governor bid
Election|US

Jill Biden's speech at convention honors President Biden and marks an end for the first lady, too

Jill Biden did her part to highlight President Joe Biden's 50 years of public service when she addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

August 19, 2024
Jill Biden's speech at convention honors President Biden and marks an end for the first lady, too
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Greenback in the red as Jackson Hole looms

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Samuel Indyk The volatility that rocked markets in early August appears to be back under control, and with the Kansas City Fed's Jackson Hole

August 19, 2024
Greenback in the red as Jackson Hole looms
Americas|News|Uncategorized|US|World

Liquidia's inhaled drug fails to get traditional approval in US, shares fall

The U.S.

August 19, 2024
Liquidia's inhaled drug fails to get traditional approval in US, shares fall
Election|News|US

Biden's Democratic convention moment: an opening act, not the main attraction

President Joe Biden, forced by his allies to abandon his reelection bid a month ago, will be in the spotlight on opening night of the Democratic National

August 19, 2024
Biden's Democratic convention moment: an opening act, not the main attraction
Business|Economy|News|US

Oil pipeline capacity to spare Canadian exports from looming rail dispute

A looming labor dispute at Canada's two main railroads is unlikely to significantly reduce oil exports to the United States due to excess capacity on Trans

August 19, 2024
Oil pipeline capacity to spare Canadian exports from looming rail dispute
Business|Finance|US

Southwest digs in for boardroom battle with Elliott

Southwest Airlines is girding itself for a fight with Elliott Investment Management, rallying support from investors and employees to face

August 19, 2024
Southwest digs in for boardroom battle with Elliott
Sports

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese both make yet more WNBA history

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese both make yet more WNBA history

August 19, 2024
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese both make yet more WNBA history
Election|US

Kamala Harris' nomination ignites local organizers to rally Black voters

Black grassroots organizers are kicking off multi-state bus tours and raising millions of dollars for voter

August 19, 2024
Kamala Harris' nomination ignites local organizers to rally Black voters
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US

Hollywood stars to add sizzle to Democrats' convention

An actor who played a fictional TV president will host the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, part of the star power taking

August 19, 2024
Hollywood stars to add sizzle to Democrats' convention
Uncategorized

AMD to acquire server builder ZT Systems for $4.9 billion in cash and stock

By Max A.

August 19, 2024
AMD to acquire server builder ZT Systems for $4.9 billion in cash and stock
News|US

Former congressman Santos pleads guilty, faces at least 2 years in prison

Former U.S.

August 19, 2024
Former congressman Santos pleads guilty, faces at least 2 years in prison
Americas|US

Biden launches citizenship program for immigrant spouses of US citizens

Miguel Aleman, a 39-year-old who was brought to the United States from Mexico at age 4, is among hundreds of thousands of immigrants hoping to

August 19, 2024
Biden launches citizenship program for immigrant spouses of US citizens
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's pandemic-era vow to prioritize employment may soon be tested

Four years after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made fighting unemployment a bigger priority during the COVID-19 pandemic, he faces a pivotal test of

August 19, 2024
Fed's pandemic-era vow to prioritize employment may soon be tested
Election|News|US

Biden, a president in transition, will argue for Harris as he passes the Democratic torch

Biden, a president in transition, will argue for Harris as he passes the Democratic torch

August 19, 2024
Biden, a president in transition, will argue for Harris as he passes the Democratic torch
News|Science|Technology

SpaceX is about to send four people on a wild — and risky — mission into the radiation belts. Here’s what to know

SpaceX is about to send four people on a wild — and risky — mission into the radiation belts. Here’s what to know

August 19, 2024
SpaceX is about to send four people on a wild — and risky — mission into the radiation belts. Here’s what to know
News|Opinion|US

Democrats to highlight threat to democracy they say Trump poses, giving speaking roles to January 6 committee lawmakers

Democrats to highlight threat to democracy they say Trump poses, giving speaking roles to January 6 committee lawmakers

August 19, 2024
Democrats to highlight threat to democracy they say Trump poses, giving speaking roles to January 6 committee lawmakers
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Hedge funds sell planes, trains, automobiles; buy energy stocks, says Goldman

Hedge funds sold industrial stocks at the fastest pace since December, while buying energy stocks for the fourth straight week last week, a Goldman Sachs note seen

August 19, 2024
Hedge funds sell planes, trains, automobiles; buy energy stocks, says Goldman
Europe|News|World

Moscow says Ukraine struck a third bridge over Seym river in Russia's Kursk region

A Russian investigator said on Monday that Ukraine had struck and damaged a third bridge over the Seym river in Russia's Kursk region a day earlier, where Moscow's troops have been

August 19, 2024
Moscow says Ukraine struck a third bridge over Seym river in Russia's Kursk region
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Wall St ends higher, extending rally ahead of Jackson Hole

U.S. stocks advanced on Monday, building on their largest weekly percentage gain of the year as investors focused on the Democratic National Convention and the

August 19, 2024
Wall St ends higher, extending rally ahead of Jackson Hole
Europe|News|World

Russia says Kursk attack means no peace talks with Ukraine for now, but keeps proposals on table

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on Monday that Moscow was not ready to hold peace talks with Ukraine for now given Kyiv's attack on Russia's Kursk region, but that

August 19, 2024
Russia says Kursk attack means no peace talks with Ukraine for now, but keeps proposals on table
Europe|News

Cyprus picks scientist Costas Kadis for EU Commissioner post

Cyprus on Monday named Costas Kadis, a scientist who held several cabinet posts in previous administrations, as its nominee for a post in the European Commission.

August 19, 2024
Cyprus picks scientist Costas Kadis for EU Commissioner post
News|US

Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges Hamas to do same

U.S.

August 19, 2024
Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges Hamas to do same
Economy|Finance|News|World

Beryl-battered Grenada becomes first to use government bond hurricane clause

Grenada has become the first country in the world to use a so-called hurricane clause in a government bond - a special feature that allows authorities to postpone debt

August 19, 2024
Beryl-battered Grenada becomes first to use government bond hurricane clause
News|Political|US

House Republicans release their impeachment report on Biden but the next steps are uncertain

House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report on President Joe Biden

August 19, 2024
House Republicans release their impeachment report on Biden but the next steps are uncertain
Asia|Economy|News|World

Leaders of China and Vietnam pledge to strengthen political and economic ties

The leaders of China and Vietnam have pledged to further their economic ties and gave a nod to their shared communist ideology during the first visit by Vietnam’s new president to Beijing

August 19, 2024
Leaders of China and Vietnam pledge to strengthen political and economic ties
News

For Black Britons, UK riots leave lasting scars

"Please do not go out until this blows over," Sarah Akinterinwa, messaged a friend on August 7. "I'm going into town tomorrow. Should be okay," came the response.

August 19, 2024
For Black Britons, UK riots leave lasting scars
MidEast|News|World

Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for bomb blast in Tel Aviv

The armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility on Monday for a bomb blast near a synagogue in Tel Aviv that Israeli police and the Shin Bet intelligence agency

August 19, 2024
Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for bomb blast in Tel Aviv
News|US

US House Republicans say Biden committed impeachable offenses

U.S.

August 19, 2024
US House Republicans say Biden committed impeachable offenses
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Trend-following hedge funds returning to Japanese equities, J.P.Morgan says

Trend-following hedge funds reversed their bearish views on Japanese stocks and started buying them late last week, J.P.Morgan analysts said in a note.

August 19, 2024
Trend-following hedge funds returning to Japanese equities, J.P.Morgan says
Africa|Business|Economy|News

Hard-pressed Kenyan drivers defy Uber's algorithm, set their own fares

In eight years of working as a taxi driver in Kenya's capital, Judith Chepkwony has never seen business this bad.

August 19, 2024
Hard-pressed Kenyan drivers defy Uber's algorithm, set their own fares
Election|News|US

What to watch for at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

What to watch for at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

August 19, 2024
What to watch for at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Blinken says Israel has agreed to US proposal to close remaining gaps on ceasefire deal and calls on Hamas to do the same

Blinken says Israel has agreed to US proposal to close remaining gaps on ceasefire deal and calls on Hamas to do the same

August 19, 2024
Blinken says Israel has agreed to US proposal to close remaining gaps on ceasefire deal and calls on Hamas to do the same
Environment|World

This startup wants to end the ocean plastic crisis

4Ocean wants to rid Guatemala Rio Motagua, one of the world's most polluted rivers, of plastic.

August 19, 2024
This startup wants to end the ocean plastic crisis
Americas|Environment|World

The mission to clean up one of Central America’s most polluted rivers

The mission to clean up one of Central America’s most polluted rivers

August 19, 2024
The mission to clean up one of Central America’s most polluted rivers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Gulf bourses end mixed on US rate-cut hopes, weak oil demand

Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday on rising expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut next month, and amid weak oil demand.

August 19, 2024
Gulf bourses end mixed on US rate-cut hopes, weak oil demand
Crime|News

Multiple suspects open fire in Baltimore mass shooting, leaving 1 dead and 7 injured

Multiple suspects open fire in Baltimore mass shooting, leaving 1 dead and 7 injured

August 19, 2024
Multiple suspects open fire in Baltimore mass shooting, leaving 1 dead and 7 injured
Health|News|World

UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year may be even higher

The United Nations says that a record number of aid workers were killed in conflicts around the world last year, and this year may be on course to be even deadlier

August 19, 2024
UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year may be even higher
Europe|News|Technology|World

British entrepreneur Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily

One man died and six people were missing, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, after a luxury yacht was

August 19, 2024
British entrepreneur Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily
Europe|Technology|World

Search continues for British tech magnate and 5 others after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily

British tech magnate Mike Lynch and several other people are missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off Sicily, Italy’s civil protection and authorities said

August 19, 2024
Search continues for British tech magnate and 5 others after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares notch broad-based gains; defence stocks lag

European shares climbed on Monday, led by retail and basic resources stocks, with investors bracing for a data-heavy week with a focus on U.S.

August 19, 2024
European shares notch broad-based gains; defence stocks lag
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

FTSE 100 ends higher on miners boost, rates optimism

London stocks ended higher on Monday, boosted by a rise in metal mining shares as prices of most base and precious metals advanced, while homebuilder

August 19, 2024
FTSE 100 ends higher on miners boost, rates optimism
Crime|Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

As rioters fill overcrowded prisons, UK turns to police cells

Britain will use an emergency measure to detain suspected criminals in police station cells until it can find space for them in its overcrowded prisons after police arrested

August 19, 2024
As rioters fill overcrowded prisons, UK turns to police cells
News|US|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken pushes for cease-fire in his 9th trip to Mideast since war began

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza

August 19, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken pushes for cease-fire in his 9th trip to Mideast since war began
Sports

Aces coach Becky Hammon again disputes Dearica Hamby's claims of mistreatment during pregnancy

Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon again disputed former Aces player Dearica Hamby’s claim the Aces mistreated her and traded her because of her pregnancy

August 19, 2024
Aces coach Becky Hammon again disputes Dearica Hamby's claims of mistreatment during pregnancy
Asia|Crime|Health|News

Indian doctors demand tougher laws after a colleague was raped and killed at a hospital

Hundreds of doctors are protesting near India's Health Ministry to demand stringent laws to protect health care workers from violence and to seek justice for their colleague who was raped and killed at a state-run hospital

August 19, 2024
Indian doctors demand tougher laws after a colleague was raped and killed at a hospital
News|Science

When and how to see the rare super blue moon

When and how to see the rare super blue moon

August 19, 2024
When and how to see the rare super blue moon
MidEast|News|World

Israel's July strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port a 'possible war crime', HR Watch says

Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port last month appeared to be an indiscriminate or disproportionate attack on civilians which may amount

August 19, 2024
Israel's July strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port a 'possible war crime', HR Watch says
MidEast|News|Political|World

Former Saudi official alleges Prince Mohammed forged king's signature on Yemen war decree

A former Saudi official has alleged that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forged his father’s signature on the royal decree that launched the kingdom’s yearslong, stalemated war against Yemen’s Houthi rebels

August 19, 2024
Former Saudi official alleges Prince Mohammed forged king's signature on Yemen war decree
News|US|World

Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether the latest draft had addressed concerns cited by the militant group

August 19, 2024
Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same
Crime|News|World

Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza

August 19, 2024
Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention
Asia|Europe|News|World

India's Modi to visit Ukraine on Aug. 23, weeks after rebuking Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine on Friday to boost ties with Kyiv, weeks after a trip to Moscow in which he rebuked Russian President Vladimir

August 19, 2024
India's Modi to visit Ukraine on Aug. 23, weeks after rebuking Putin
Europe|News|World

German warships await orders on crossing Taiwan Strait

Two German warships await orders from Berlin, their commander said, to determine whether next month they will be the first German naval vessels in decades to pass

August 19, 2024
German warships await orders on crossing Taiwan Strait
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel

Package deals make a comeback as sun seekers count the cost

Sun seekers are turning to package holidays in Europe as soaring hotel and flight prices revive demand for the all-inclusive deals

August 19, 2024
Package deals make a comeback as sun seekers count the cost
Asia|News|World

Old aircraft carrier, once part of mighty Soviet fleet, burns in Chinese lagoon

Old aircraft carrier, once part of mighty Soviet fleet, burns in Chinese lagoon

August 19, 2024
Old aircraft carrier, once part of mighty Soviet fleet, burns in Chinese lagoon
Africa|Economy|Finance|News

Kenya to bring back some scrapped tax plans, risking more unrest

Kenya's government will have to bring back some tax measures that it scrapped after deadly protests in June, the finance minister said, raising the risk of further unrest.

August 19, 2024
Kenya to bring back some scrapped tax plans, risking more unrest
Celebrity|US|World

Russia declares U.S. Clooney Foundation an undesirable organisation

Russian prosecutors said on Monday they had designated The Clooney Foundation for Justice, a U.S. non-profit group, as an "undesirable" organisation for carrying out work at "a Hollywood

August 19, 2024
Russia declares U.S. Clooney Foundation an undesirable organisation
Asia|Crime|Health|News

Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape and murder

Thousands of Indian junior doctors on Monday refused to end protests over the rape and murder of a fellow medic, disrupting hospital services nearly a week

August 19, 2024
Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape and murder
News|US

Blinken says 'decisive moment' for Gaza ceasefire talks

U.S.

August 19, 2024
Blinken says 'decisive moment' for Gaza ceasefire talks
Election|News|US

Biden hails Harris as DNC's future in emotional farewell speech

President Joe Biden cemented the Democratic Party's elevation of Kamala Harris to lead the fight for the White House against

August 19, 2024
Biden hails Harris as DNC's future in emotional farewell speech
Economy|Finance|News|US

Goldman Sachs lowers odds of US recession to 20% from 25%

Goldman Sachs has lowered the odds of the United States slipping into a recession in the next 12 months to 20% from 25% following the latest weekly jobless claims and retail sales reports.

August 19, 2024
Goldman Sachs lowers odds of US recession to 20% from 25%
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Wall Street climbs to push its winning streak to 8 days, longest of the year

U.S. stocks climbed, and Wall Street pulled closer to its record heights following its roller coaster of a summer

August 19, 2024
Stock market today: Wall Street climbs to push its winning streak to 8 days, longest of the year
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Lendlease reports $1 billion loss amid strategy shift, regulatory delays

Australia's Lendlease on Monday reported a wider annual loss as the real estate developer grappled with the impact of an operational strategy shift and delays in

August 19, 2024
Lendlease reports $1 billion loss amid strategy shift, regulatory delays
Business|Europe|Finance

The softest of soft landings

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

August 19, 2024
The softest of soft landings
Lifestyle|Opinion|Travel

Too many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of 'overtourism' in the summer of 2024

To be visited during the summer of “overtourism” in 2024 means traffic jams, water problems and high housing prices

August 19, 2024
Too many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of 'overtourism' in the summer of 2024
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

What is the latest on the high-stakes negotiations over a cease-fire in Gaza?

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with Israel’s prime minister on Monday as mediators say they are closing in on a deal to halt the war in Gaza and free hostages captured by Hamas

August 19, 2024
What is the latest on the high-stakes negotiations over a cease-fire in Gaza?
Crime|News|US

Trial opens against 3 Detroit-area guards charged with man's death at mall 10 years ago

Jurors have heard opening statements in the trial of three security guards more than 10 years after the death of a man at a suburban Detroit shopping mall

August 19, 2024
Trial opens against 3 Detroit-area guards charged with man's death at mall 10 years ago
Crime|News|US

Jury finds parents of Texas student accused in 2018 deadly school shooting not negligent

A Texas civil jury says the parents of a former student accused of killing 10 people in a 2018 Santa Fe high school shooting can’t be held responsible for what happened

August 19, 2024
Jury finds parents of Texas student accused in 2018 deadly school shooting not negligent
Education|Health

Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school

School attendance tanked during the pandemic and has only started to recover

August 19, 2024
Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school
Crime|US

George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to Congress

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in his federal fraud case

August 19, 2024
George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to Congress
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Yuan up as dollar wobbles ahead of Jackson Hole

The yuan headed for its sharpest gain in two weeks on Monday, riding a wave of broad dollar selling as investors bet on U.S. rate cuts, but slid against a resurgent yen.

August 19, 2024
Yuan up as dollar wobbles ahead of Jackson Hole
News|US

Biden's journey: After getting knocked down, he keeps getting back up.

President Joe Biden comes to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week both revered and resigned

August 19, 2024
Biden's journey: After getting knocked down, he keeps getting back up.
Economy

50 years on, Harlem Week shows how a New York City neighborhood went from crisis to renaissance

In the 1970s, decades of disinvestment had culminated in a mass exodus from Harlem known as urban flight

August 19, 2024
50 years on, Harlem Week shows how a New York City neighborhood went from crisis to renaissance
Election|News|US

Trump is visiting battleground states this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris as his new rival

As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump is trying to regain his footing after weeks of struggling to adjust to Vice President Kamala Harris as his rival

August 19, 2024
Trump is visiting battleground states this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris as his new rival
Election

Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history

Presidential conventions can be memorable for floor fights and bloody battles on the streets outside or for scenes that stand out as outlandish or awkward

August 19, 2024
Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
Election|News

What to watch as the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago

The Democratic National Convention is kicking off just four weeks after President Joe Biden shuttered his campaign and made way Vice President Kamala Harris to ascend to the top of Democrats’ ticket

August 19, 2024
What to watch as the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsement

President Joe Biden has delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention, saying, “I gave my best to you.”

August 19, 2024
Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsement
Election|News|Opinion|US

The 2024 Democratic Party platform features a lot of Joe Biden, and a lot of Donald Trump

The 2024 Democratic Party platform features a lot of Joe Biden, and a lot of Donald Trump

August 19, 2024
The 2024 Democratic Party platform features a lot of Joe Biden, and a lot of Donald Trump
Health|News|World

Philippines detects first mpox case this year, yet to determine strain

The Philippines has detected a new case of the mpox virus in the country, the first since December last year, its health department said on Monday, adding it was awaiting test

August 19, 2024
Philippines detects first mpox case this year, yet to determine strain
Election|News|US

Favorable views of Kamala Harris have risen this summer heading into the DNC, AP-NORC poll shows

Vice President Kamala Harris is entering the Democratic National Convention with increased excitement from Democrats and a steady rise in her favorability ratings among Americans as a whole

August 19, 2024
Favorable views of Kamala Harris have risen this summer heading into the DNC, AP-NORC poll shows
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

China and Vietnam sign 14 deals from rail to crocodiles after leaders meet

China and Vietnam signed 14 documents spanning cross-border railways to crocodile exports on Monday, after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vietnam's new leader To

August 19, 2024
China and Vietnam sign 14 deals from rail to crocodiles after leaders meet
Business|Economy|News

Key facts about Canada's biggest rail operators as work stoppage begins

Canada is seeing an unprecedented simultaneous stoppage at its two main freight rail operators that could inflict billions of dollars worth of economic damage.

August 19, 2024
Key facts about Canada's biggest rail operators as work stoppage begins
Europe|News|World

Russia complains to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage probe

Russia has complained to Germany over its investigation into the 2022 explosions that ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines, the RIA state news agency reported on Monday, after a

August 19, 2024
Russia complains to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage probe
Asia|Election|News

Japan ruling LDP to hold leadership election on Sept 27, Fuji TV says

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is finalising its plans to hold the party's leadership election on Sept. 27, Fuji TV reported on Monday.

August 19, 2024
Japan ruling LDP to hold leadership election on Sept 27, Fuji TV says
Asia|Business|Economy

Thai Q2 GDP beats forecast, but policy uncertainty clouds outlook

Thailand's economic expansion accelerated in the second quarter due to stronger consumption, tourism and exports, but analysts said

August 19, 2024
Thai Q2 GDP beats forecast, but policy uncertainty clouds outlook
Crime|News|US|World

Russian court upholds sentence of jailed US soldier Gordon Black

A Russian court rejected an appeal of a U.S. soldier who was sentenced in June to nearly four years in a penal colony after being found guilty of stealing $113 from his girlfriend and

August 19, 2024
Russian court upholds sentence of jailed US soldier Gordon Black
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan, Tokyo governments target $4.7 billion valuation for Tokyo Metro in IPO, sources say

Japan's national and Tokyo governments are seeking a 700 billion yen ($4.7 billion) valuation for Tokyo Metro as they prepare to list the subway

August 19, 2024
Japan, Tokyo governments target $4.7 billion valuation for Tokyo Metro in IPO, sources say
Asia|News|World

Chinese and Philippine ships collide again in disputed waters, and the countries are trading blame

Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships have collided at sea, damaging at least two of the vessels, in an encounter near a new flashpoint in their increasingly alarming confrontations in the disputed South China Sea

August 19, 2024
Chinese and Philippine ships collide again in disputed waters, and the countries are trading blame
News|Sports

Meadows wins it in 10th as Tigers edge Yankees 3-2 in MLB Little League Classic

Parker Meadows set off fireworks with a 10th-inning single that brought hundreds of Little Leaguers to their feet and scored Zach McKinstry on a headfirst slide to give the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees in the Major League Baseball Little League Classic

August 19, 2024
Meadows wins it in 10th as Tigers edge Yankees 3-2 in MLB Little League Classic
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Aussie earnings season 'positive surprise' so far, but tide could turn, Macquarie says

Australian corporate earnings have been a "positive surprise" amid investor euphoria over estimate-beating margins, but historical trends suggest results could take a turn as the earnings

August 19, 2024
Aussie earnings season 'positive surprise' so far, but tide could turn, Macquarie says
Asia|News|US|World

South Korea, US kick off annual drills over North's military, cyber threats

South Korea and the United States kicked off annual summertime military exercises on Monday, seeking to boost their joint readiness to fend off North Korea's weapons and cyber

August 19, 2024
South Korea, US kick off annual drills over North's military, cyber threats
Americas|Business|Economy

Union at BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile signs new deal, ending risk of strike

The union at Chile's Escondida copper mine, the world's largest, signed a deal on Sunday with BHP, ending a strike that could have threatened global supplies of the red metal.

August 19, 2024
Union at BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile signs new deal, ending risk of strike
News|Sports|US

2024 US Open: Alexa Noel turns pro after winning an NCAA tennis title at the University of Miami

Alexa Noel is turning pro after winning an NCAA tennis title at the University of Miami and she will be making her Grand Slam singles debut at the U.S. Open next week

August 19, 2024
2024 US Open: Alexa Noel turns pro after winning an NCAA tennis title at the University of Miami
News|US|World

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to attend US Democratic convention

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will attend the Democratic National Convention that begins on Monday in Chicago, Ardern's spokesperson said on

August 19, 2024
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to attend US Democratic convention
Crime|News|US

Connecticut declares state of emergency after 2 killed and ‘hundreds’ evacuated during flash flooding

Connecticut declares state of emergency after 2 killed and ‘hundreds’ evacuated during flash flooding

August 19, 2024
Connecticut declares state of emergency after 2 killed and ‘hundreds’ evacuated during flash flooding
Asia|News

Indonesia's outgoing leader gives cabinet jobs to loyalists of successor Prabowo

Outgoing Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday appointed new cabinet ministers with close ties to his successor Prabowo Subianto, in a

August 19, 2024
Indonesia's outgoing leader gives cabinet jobs to loyalists of successor Prabowo
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar hits 7-month low, yen gains as traders wait on Jackson Hole

The dollar fell to a seven-month low and the Japanese yen hit a more than one-week high as traders awaited comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this

August 19, 2024
Dollar hits 7-month low, yen gains as traders wait on Jackson Hole
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Funds go long yen for first time in four year: McGeever

By one measure, the speculative Japanese yen-funded carry trade has been completely unwound.

August 19, 2024
Funds go long yen for first time in four year: McGeever
Business|Economy|Finance

Thai central bank to hold rates until Q2 2025, political turmoil risks early cut - Reuters poll

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) will keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday and through Q1 2025 to balance growth with inflation control while assessing the

August 19, 2024
Thai central bank to hold rates until Q2 2025, political turmoil risks early cut - Reuters poll
Business|Finance|MidEast|News|World

Oil falls by more than $2 a barrel on Gaza ceasefire talks and weak Chinese economy

Oil prices fell by more than $2 a barrel Monday on the prospect of successful Middle Eastern peace talks reducing supply risks, while leading oil importer China's

August 18, 2024
Oil falls by more than $2 a barrel on Gaza ceasefire talks and weak Chinese economy
Business|Economy|News

Canada-wide freight rail stoppage looms this week as two firms issue lockout notices

Canada's freight rail network could come to a grinding halt this week, inflicting a huge economic toll after the country's two largest railroad operators on

August 18, 2024
Canada-wide freight rail stoppage looms this week as two firms issue lockout notices
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Wall Street sends stocks up, dollar down ahead of Fed news

Global stocks pushed higher and the dollar tipped lower on Monday, after shares surged last week on expectations the U.S. economy would dodge a

August 18, 2024
Wall Street sends stocks up, dollar down ahead of Fed news
Asia|News|World

Philippines, China trade blame after vessels collide in South China Sea

The Philippines and China accused each other on Monday of ramming vessels and performing dangerous manoeuvres in the South China Sea, the latest flare-up after the two

August 18, 2024
Philippines, China trade blame after vessels collide in South China Sea
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

US and South Korea begin military drills aimed at strengthening their defense against North Korea

U.S. and South Korean troops have begun a large-scale exercise aimed at strengthening their combined defense capabilities against nuclear-armed North Korea, which again is accusing the allies of practicing an invasion

August 18, 2024
US and South Korea begin military drills aimed at strengthening their defense against North Korea
Sports

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75

Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, Caitlin Clark added 23 points and nine assists, and Lexie Hull scored 12 of her career-high 22 points in the fourth quarter Sunday to help the Indiana Fever beat the Seattle Storm 92-75

August 18, 2024
Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75
News|Sports

Brooks Koepka wins LIV Golf Greenbrier in a playoff over Rahm

Brooks Koepka is a winner on LIV Golf again after beating Jon Rahm in a playoff at the Greenbrier

August 18, 2024
Brooks Koepka wins LIV Golf Greenbrier in a playoff over Rahm
News|World

Explosion in Tel Aviv declared a ‘terror attack’ by Israeli authorities

Explosion in Tel Aviv declared a ‘terror attack’ by Israeli authorities

August 18, 2024
Explosion in Tel Aviv declared a ‘terror attack’ by Israeli authorities
Sports

NASCAR Cup race at Michigan suspended until Monday after rain, rain wouldn't go away

NASCAR suspended the FireKeepers 400 until Monday, running out of time Sunday to run a race that was delayed and interrupted by rain

August 18, 2024
NASCAR Cup race at Michigan suspended until Monday after rain, rain wouldn't go away
News|Sports

Hideki Matsuyama avoids collapse and rallies to win FedEx Cup playoffs opener

Hideki Matsuyama has won the FedEx St. Jude Championship just like everyone expected

August 18, 2024
Hideki Matsuyama avoids collapse and rallies to win FedEx Cup playoffs opener
Australia|Business|Finance

Australia's Westpac posts steady Q3 profit, helped by higher capital earnings

Australia's Westpac Banking Corp said on Monday its third-quarter net profit was largely in line with a year ago, as increased earnings from capital and hedged deposits counterbalanced

August 18, 2024
Australia's Westpac posts steady Q3 profit, helped by higher capital earnings
Sports

Yankees and Tigers are kids for a day, mingling among Little Leaguers

The Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees were like kids again as they mingled with Little Leaguers ahead of the Major League Baseball Little League Classic on Sunday night

August 18, 2024
Yankees and Tigers are kids for a day, mingling among Little Leaguers
Sports

Jose Luis Ballester becomes 1st Spaniard to win US Amateur, fending off Iowa's Noah Kent

Jose Luis Ballester became the first player from Spain to win the U.S. Amateur

August 18, 2024
Jose Luis Ballester becomes 1st Spaniard to win US Amateur, fending off Iowa's Noah Kent
Environment|News|US|World

Ernesto becomes a hurricane again, causing dangerous rip currents

Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday and the storm was causing dangerous rip currents on beaches along the U.S. East Coast and Canada, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

August 18, 2024
Ernesto becomes a hurricane again, causing dangerous rip currents
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

US soft landing hopes lift EM assets

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

August 18, 2024
US soft landing hopes lift EM assets
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Go Toros! Kirsten Dunst proves she still has teen spirit at ‘Bring It On’ screening

Go Toros! Kirsten Dunst proves she still has teen spirit at ‘Bring It On’ screening

August 18, 2024
Go Toros! Kirsten Dunst proves she still has teen spirit at ‘Bring It On’ screening
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Mike Tyson feels good after a health scare and ready for his rescheduled bout with Jake Paul

Mike Tyson says he is feeling good and has resumed training after a health scare forced the postponement of his boxing match against Jake Paul

August 18, 2024
Mike Tyson feels good after a health scare and ready for his rescheduled bout with Jake Paul
News|Political|World

Prince Harry and Meghan meet with Afro-Colombian leaders to wrap up their first visit to Colombia

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have wrapped up their visit to Colombia by participating in a forum on the challenges facing women of African descent as they participate in politics

August 18, 2024
Prince Harry and Meghan meet with Afro-Colombian leaders to wrap up their first visit to Colombia
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Fed's Daly says it is time to consider adjusting borrowing costs, FT reports

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly said it is time to consider adjusting borrowing costs from their current range of 5.25% to 5.5%, in an interview with the Financial

August 18, 2024
Fed's Daly says it is time to consider adjusting borrowing costs, FT reports
News|Sports

Ohtani hits 39th homer and Kershaw pitches Dodgers to 2-1 win over slumping Cardinals

Shohei Ohtani hit his National League-leading 39th home run and Clayton Kershaw tossed six shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

August 18, 2024
Ohtani hits 39th homer and Kershaw pitches Dodgers to 2-1 win over slumping Cardinals
Election|News|US

These Democratic senators are in some of the most competitive races of 2024. They also won’t be at the DNC

These Democratic senators are in some of the most competitive races of 2024. They also won’t be at the DNC

August 18, 2024
These Democratic senators are in some of the most competitive races of 2024. They also won’t be at the DNC
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Why Canada's railways are seeing an unprecedented labor stoppage

For the first time, Canada's two main railway companies - Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City - are seeing a simultaneous labor stoppage

August 18, 2024
Why Canada's railways are seeing an unprecedented labor stoppage
Celebrity|Entertainment

Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls

Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls

August 18, 2024
Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls
News|US

Pro-Palestinian delegates to Democratic convention to push for Israel arms embargo

Dozens of Muslim delegates and their allies, angry at U.S. support for Israel's offensive in Gaza, are seeking changes in the Democratic platform and plan to press

August 18, 2024
Pro-Palestinian delegates to Democratic convention to push for Israel arms embargo
Celebrity|News|Sports|US|World

Chelsea coach Maresca defends decision to make Fernandez captain after racist chant

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has defended his decision to give midfielder Enzo Fernandez the captain’s armband for the team’s opening game of the season despite the Argentina international being filmed singing a racist chant this offseason

August 18, 2024
Chelsea coach Maresca defends decision to make Fernandez captain after racist chant
MidEast|News|World

Hamas says new Gaza proposal too close to Israel's demands

The Palestinian group Hamas said on Sunday that a new proposal meant to bridge the gaps between Israel and the Islamist armed group over a Gaza ceasefire were

August 18, 2024
Hamas says new Gaza proposal too close to Israel's demands
News|Sports|US

Tampa Bay Rays lose combined no-hitter in 7th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks

The Tampa Bay Rays lost their bid for a combined no-hitter when Arizona’s Corbin Carroll hit a leadoff single against Tyler Alexander in the seventh inning

August 18, 2024
Tampa Bay Rays lose combined no-hitter in 7th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks
Environment|Europe|News|World

Hundreds of firefighters battle Madeira wildfire

Hundreds of Portuguese firefighters on Sunday scrambled to put out a wildfire sweeping parts of the Atlantic island of Madeira's south coast, a popular tourist destination, with

August 18, 2024
Hundreds of firefighters battle Madeira wildfire
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Pop star Bebe Rexha alleges airline worker threatened her for being Albanian

Pop star Bebe Rexha alleges airline worker threatened her for being Albanian

August 18, 2024
Pop star Bebe Rexha alleges airline worker threatened her for being Albanian
Election|News|Opinion|US

Biden was a spectator at his first DNC. Now, at his 13th, he’s an incumbent president passing the torch

Biden was a spectator at his first DNC. Now, at his 13th, he’s an incumbent president passing the torch

August 18, 2024
Biden was a spectator at his first DNC. Now, at his 13th, he’s an incumbent president passing the torch
Sports

Kasia Niewiadoma takes thrilling four-second win in the Tour de France Femmes

Kasia Niewiadoma takes thrilling four-second win in the Tour de France Femmes

August 18, 2024
Kasia Niewiadoma takes thrilling four-second win in the Tour de France Femmes
Food|Health|Lifestyle

Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packages

Check your freezer

August 18, 2024
Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packages
Crime|News|US

Carrollton police equip officers with autism support kits for better emergency response

Carrollton police equip officers with autism support kits for better emergency response

August 18, 2024
Carrollton police equip officers with autism support kits for better emergency response
Crime|News|Technology|US

Some North Texas police departments adopting "electronic lassos" for non-lethal arrests

Some North Texas police departments adopting "electronic lassos" for non-lethal arrests

August 18, 2024
Some North Texas police departments adopting "electronic lassos" for non-lethal arrests
Crime|News

Natchitoches police captured two escapees, one still on the run

Natchitoches police captured two escapees, one still on the run

August 18, 2024
Natchitoches police captured two escapees, one still on the run
Crime|News

3-year-old girl drowned at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, police say

3-year-old girl drowned at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, police say

August 18, 2024
3-year-old girl drowned at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, police say
Europe|News|World

Ukraine says it has destroyed another bridge in Russia's Kursk region

Ukrainian air forces destroyed another strategic bridge over the Seym River in Russia's Kursk region, limiting the supply capacity of a Russian group opposing the Ukrainian advance,

August 18, 2024
Ukraine says it has destroyed another bridge in Russia's Kursk region
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

‘Friends’ co-creator Marta Kauffman suggests the two best ways to honor Matthew Perry

‘Friends’ co-creator Marta Kauffman suggests the two best ways to honor Matthew Perry

August 18, 2024
‘Friends’ co-creator Marta Kauffman suggests the two best ways to honor Matthew Perry
News|Opinion|Political|US

Indian American Muslim group cancels parade participation amid float controversy

Indian American Muslim group cancels parade participation amid float controversy

August 18, 2024
Indian American Muslim group cancels parade participation amid float controversy
News|Sports|US

Gardner Minshew beats out Aidan O'Connell for Raiders starting quarterback job

Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce says Gardner Minshew will be the team's starting quarterback going into the season

August 18, 2024
Gardner Minshew beats out Aidan O'Connell for Raiders starting quarterback job
Economy|Environment|News|US

Burned and uninsured: Wildfires are leaving California’s housing market in trouble

Burned and uninsured: Wildfires are leaving California’s housing market in trouble

August 18, 2024
Burned and uninsured: Wildfires are leaving California’s housing market in trouble
Election|News|Political|US

Convention delegates will nominate Harris, again. This time, there's less suspense and more pizzazz

It’s been nearly two weeks since Vice President Kamala Harris officially won the Democratic presidential nomination in an online vote

August 18, 2024
Convention delegates will nominate Harris, again. This time, there's less suspense and more pizzazz
Sports

Jordan Spieth's season is over and he plans surgery on his left wrist

Jordan Spieth's season is over

August 18, 2024
Jordan Spieth's season is over and he plans surgery on his left wrist
Europe|News|Sports

Niewiadoma wins women's Tour de France by 4 seconds overall after Alpe d’Huez thriller

Polish rider Kasia Niewiadoma has done just enough in a thrilling battle with Demi Vollering on the iconic Alpe d’Huez to win the women’s Tour de France by four seconds overall

August 18, 2024
Niewiadoma wins women's Tour de France by 4 seconds overall after Alpe d’Huez thriller
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Why Iowa Republicans who once opposed Trump are ready to vote for him

Why Iowa Republicans who once opposed Trump are ready to vote for him

August 18, 2024
Why Iowa Republicans who once opposed Trump are ready to vote for him
Election|US

Hear who this former Haley supporter says she'll vote for in November

CNN's John King speaks with voters in Iowa following President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.

August 18, 2024
Hear who this former Haley supporter says she'll vote for in November
Africa|Health|News|World

Cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 22 people, health minister says

A cholera outbreak has killed nearly two dozen people and sickened hundreds more recently in Sudan, which has been roiled by a 16-month conflict and devastating floods

August 18, 2024
Cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 22 people, health minister says
News|Sports|US

Minnesota Vikings agree to 1-year contract with veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a one-year contract with Stephon Gilmore

August 18, 2024
Minnesota Vikings agree to 1-year contract with veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore
Europe|News|World

Ukraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge

Ukraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge

August 18, 2024
Ukraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge
Crime|News|US

Three exhumed 1921 Tulsa massacre victims found to have gunshot wounds

Three of the 11 victims of the 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who were exhumed on Friday, were found with gunshot wounds, the city said.

August 18, 2024
Three exhumed 1921 Tulsa massacre victims found to have gunshot wounds
Crime|News

Investigators looking for long-missing Michigan woman find human remains on husband's property

Investigators have discovered human remains during a search of property in southeastern Michigan that belongs to a man whose wife disappeared over three years ago and is presumed dead

August 18, 2024
Investigators looking for long-missing Michigan woman find human remains on husband's property
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Blinken, on ninth Mideast trip since Gaza war began, seeks cease-fire momentum as talks to resume

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will use his ninth diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war to press for the quick conclusion of an elusive cease-fire agreement

August 18, 2024
Blinken, on ninth Mideast trip since Gaza war began, seeks cease-fire momentum as talks to resume
Entertainment|News

‘Alien: Romulus’ bites off $41.5 million to top box office charts

“Alien: Romulus,” the latest installment in the 45-year-old franchise, opened in first place at the North American box office

August 18, 2024
‘Alien: Romulus’ bites off $41.5 million to top box office charts
Crime|News|US

Parents of Texas school shooter testify in civil trial with echoes of the Crumbley criminal case

Parents of Texas school shooter testify in civil trial with echoes of the Crumbley criminal case

August 18, 2024
Parents of Texas school shooter testify in civil trial with echoes of the Crumbley criminal case
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Union at BHP's Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike

The union at BHP's giant Escondida copper mine in Chile said on Sunday in a memo to its members that it could relaunch a strike later in the day if the company does not "rectify

August 18, 2024
Union at BHP's Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike
Environment|News|World

Ernesto regains hurricane strength, sends powerful swells, dangerous rip currents to US East Coast

Ernesto has regained hurricane status as the storm churns away from Bermuda and heads farther out into the northeastern Atlantic Ocean

August 18, 2024
Ernesto regains hurricane strength, sends powerful swells, dangerous rip currents to US East Coast
Crime|News|World

Israel says investigation underway in Palestinian prisoner abuse case

Israel is conducting a "robust investigation" of suspects accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian prisoner and is committed to upholding international legal standards regarding

August 18, 2024
Israel says investigation underway in Palestinian prisoner abuse case
News|US

Harris implies Trump a 'coward' during Pennsylvania campaign appearance

U.S.

August 18, 2024
Harris implies Trump a 'coward' during Pennsylvania campaign appearance
News|Sports

Haaland scores in 100th appearance as Man City beats Chelsea 2-0 in Premier League

Erling Haaland has marked his 100th appearance for Manchester City with his 91st goal for the club as the defending champion began its campaign for a fifth straight Premier League title with a 2-0 win at Chelsea

August 18, 2024
Haaland scores in 100th appearance as Man City beats Chelsea 2-0 in Premier League
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports|US

Transgender teens sue New Hampshire officials over new state law prohibiting them from competing on girls’ sports teams

Transgender teens sue New Hampshire officials over new state law prohibiting them from competing on girls’ sports teams

August 18, 2024
Transgender teens sue New Hampshire officials over new state law prohibiting them from competing on girls’ sports teams
Sports

Iga Świątek and Jessica Pegula battle to Cincinnati Open semifinals

Iga Świątek and Jessica Pegula battle to Cincinnati Open semifinals

August 18, 2024
Iga Świątek and Jessica Pegula battle to Cincinnati Open semifinals
Election|News|US

Black men emerge as key constituency in 2024 race, bringing dynamic views to the top of politics

Black male voters are traditionally one of the most consistently Democratic-leaning demographics in the nation

August 18, 2024
Black men emerge as key constituency in 2024 race, bringing dynamic views to the top of politics
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Algeria to supply Lebanon with fuel for power stations

Algeria will immediately begin supplying Lebanon with fuel for its power plants, Algerian state radio said in a statement on Sunday, after Lebanon's electricity company said the day

August 18, 2024
Algeria to supply Lebanon with fuel for power stations
Africa|MidEast|News

Sudan sending delegation to Cairo to meet U.S. and Egyptian mediators

Sudan's government said it will send a delegation to Cairo for discussions with U.S. and Egyptian officials on Monday, keeping open the question of participation in peace talks aimed

August 18, 2024
Sudan sending delegation to Cairo to meet U.S. and Egyptian mediators
Election|News|US

New CNN Road to 270 shows multiple pathways to victory for both Harris and Trump in reshaped race

New CNN Road to 270 shows multiple pathways to victory for both Harris and Trump in reshaped race

August 18, 2024
New CNN Road to 270 shows multiple pathways to victory for both Harris and Trump in reshaped race
Election|News

James Carville: ‘Trump don’t taste the same’ since Harris entered presidential race

Democratic strategist James Carville and David Axelrod, former senior advisor to President Obama, explain to CNN's Micahel Smerconish why Kamala Harris' entry into the presidential race has upended former President Donald Trump.

August 18, 2024
James Carville: ‘Trump don’t taste the same’ since Harris entered presidential race
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News

'Banksy woz ere.' London Zoo is the latest to remove street artist's animal mural for protection

The London Zoo has removed Banksy’s gorilla mural from its entrance gate

August 18, 2024
'Banksy woz ere.' London Zoo is the latest to remove street artist's animal mural for protection
News|Sports

New York Liberty become first WNBA team to clinch playoff berth with win against defending champion Las Vegas Aces

New York Liberty become first WNBA team to clinch playoff berth with win against defending champion Las Vegas Aces

August 18, 2024
New York Liberty become first WNBA team to clinch playoff berth with win against defending champion Las Vegas Aces
Asia|Business|Environment|Science

Malaysia announces adopt-an-orangutan plan for palm oil importers

Companies that import palm oil from Malaysia will be able to adopt orangutans but they will not be able to leave the country, the commodities minister

August 18, 2024
Malaysia announces adopt-an-orangutan plan for palm oil importers
Europe|News|World

Russia denies media report about indirect talks with Ukraine

Russia on Sunday denied a report that Ukraine's attack on the Kursk region had derailed indirect talks with Kyiv on halting strikes on energy and power targets, saying there had

August 18, 2024
Russia denies media report about indirect talks with Ukraine
Election|News|US

The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it

The Democratic National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee

August 18, 2024
The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it
Entertainment|Sports|Videos

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes throws audacious behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce in loss to Detroit Lions

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes throws audacious behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce in loss to Detroit Lions

August 18, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes throws audacious behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce in loss to Detroit Lions
News|World

Israeli strike kills 7 members of same family as Blinken lands to make fresh push for truce

Israeli strike kills 7 members of same family as Blinken lands to make fresh push for truce

August 18, 2024
Israeli strike kills 7 members of same family as Blinken lands to make fresh push for truce
Europe|News

Suggestions Poland helped Nord Stream sabotage are groundless, says presidential aide

Suggestions that Ukrainian authorities supported by Poland were behind planning and executing the sabotage attack on Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 are groundless, the Polish

August 18, 2024
Suggestions Poland helped Nord Stream sabotage are groundless, says presidential aide
Election|MidEast|News|US|World

Pro-Palestinian activists face complicated new decisions as Democrats gather to support a surging Kamala Harris

Pro-Palestinian activists face complicated new decisions as Democrats gather to support a surging Kamala Harris

August 18, 2024
Pro-Palestinian activists face complicated new decisions as Democrats gather to support a surging Kamala Harris
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Libya's central bank suspends operations after kidnapping of official

Libya's Tripoli-based central bank said on Sunday it would shut down all operations and not resume work until a senior bank official kidnapped earlier in the day was released.

August 18, 2024
Libya's central bank suspends operations after kidnapping of official
Sports

Barcelona kicks off La Liga campaign with a 2-1 away win over Valencia

Barcelona kicks off La Liga campaign with a 2-1 away win over Valencia

August 18, 2024
Barcelona kicks off La Liga campaign with a 2-1 away win over Valencia
Crime|News|US

Georgia deputy killed in shooting during domestic dispute call by suspect who took his own life

A Georgia sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed while responding to a reported domestic dispute in what police say was an ambush on officers by a suspect who took his own life

August 18, 2024
Georgia deputy killed in shooting during domestic dispute call by suspect who took his own life
Election|News|Political|Sports|US

Harris and Walz make small-town stops and campaign phone calls on Pennsylvania bus tour before DNC

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz gave pep talks to campaign volunteers and a high school football team Sunday

August 18, 2024
Harris and Walz make small-town stops and campaign phone calls on Pennsylvania bus tour before DNC
Environment|Europe|News|World

Austria battles major flooding after record downpours

Heavy rains lashed Alpine regions of Austria and left parts of Vienna under water at the weekend, causing severe damage in parts of the country and disrupting road and rail transport,

August 18, 2024
Austria battles major flooding after record downpours
Business|Economy|News

Israeli economy ekes out 1.2% growth in Q2 as Gaza war rages on

Israel's economy grew less than expected in the second quarter of 2024, extending a period of volatility since the start of war in Gaza, but the weakness is

August 18, 2024
Israeli economy ekes out 1.2% growth in Q2 as Gaza war rages on
News|World

Ukrainian president says the push into Russia's Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the daring military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone

August 18, 2024
Ukrainian president says the push into Russia's Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there
Africa|Election|News|World

Malawi's main opposition endorses ex-president Mutharika to run in 2025

Malawi's main opposition party, the Democratic Progress Party endorsed on Sunday former President Peter Mutharika to be its candidate in next year's presidential election. 

August 18, 2024
Malawi's main opposition endorses ex-president Mutharika to run in 2025
Election|News|Opinion|US

Inside the fast-moving launch of Kamala Harris for president

Inside the fast-moving launch of Kamala Harris for president

August 18, 2024
Inside the fast-moving launch of Kamala Harris for president
Europe|News|World

Belarus' Lukashenko says nearly a third of army sent to Ukraine border, Belta reports

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Sunday that Ukraine had stationed more than 120,000 troops at its border with Belarus and Minsk had deployed nearly a third of its armed

August 18, 2024
Belarus' Lukashenko says nearly a third of army sent to Ukraine border, Belta reports
Health|World

Malnutrition worsening in Yemen's government-controlled areas, UN says

Acute malnutrition is rapidly increasing in areas of Yemen controlled by the government, with the most critical cases along areas of the Red Sea

August 18, 2024
Malnutrition worsening in Yemen's government-controlled areas, UN says
Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

More than 20 injured after Ferris wheel catches fire at music festival in Germany

More than 20 injured after Ferris wheel catches fire at music festival in Germany

August 18, 2024
More than 20 injured after Ferris wheel catches fire at music festival in Germany
Crime|News|US

Georgia deputy killed while responding to domestic dispute, marking first line-of-duty death for sheriff’s office

Georgia deputy killed while responding to domestic dispute, marking first line-of-duty death for sheriff’s office

August 18, 2024
Georgia deputy killed while responding to domestic dispute, marking first line-of-duty death for sheriff’s office
Election|News|Political|US

With Harris at helm, Democrats meet with new hope and some old worries

In the five weeks since U.S President Joe Biden abandoned his flailing reelection bid, the Democratic Party's fortunes have changed dramatically, and this week the change

August 18, 2024
With Harris at helm, Democrats meet with new hope and some old worries
Celebrity|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Blake Lively recently wore a $19,000 pair. How much is too much to spend on jeans?

Blake Lively recently wore a $19,000 pair. How much is too much to spend on jeans?

August 18, 2024
Blake Lively recently wore a $19,000 pair. How much is too much to spend on jeans?
Environment|Travel

At Tahiti's Olympic surfing venue, Polynesians fight for a reef and a way of life

On the remote south coast of Tahiti, its Jurassic peaks and azure lagoon accessible only by boat, Patrick Rochette is explaining how centuries-old

August 18, 2024
At Tahiti's Olympic surfing venue, Polynesians fight for a reef and a way of life
Crime|News|US

More than $1.6 million worth of cocaine washed up on Florida beaches during Hurricane Debby, authorities say

More than $1.6 million worth of cocaine washed up on Florida beaches during Hurricane Debby, authorities say

August 18, 2024
More than $1.6 million worth of cocaine washed up on Florida beaches during Hurricane Debby, authorities say
News|US|World

Blinken arrives in Middle East seeking Gaza ceasefire, Hamas says Israel thwarts efforts

U.S.

August 18, 2024
Blinken arrives in Middle East seeking Gaza ceasefire, Hamas says Israel thwarts efforts
News|Political|World

North Korea condemns Ukraine's incursion into Russia as act of terror

North Korea condemned Ukraine's incursion into Russia as an unforgivable act of terror backed by Washington and the West, adding it would always stand with Russia as it seeks to

August 18, 2024
North Korea condemns Ukraine's incursion into Russia as act of terror
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News

Alain Delon, French movie legend, dies at 88

Alain Delon, French movie legend, dies at 88

August 18, 2024
Alain Delon, French movie legend, dies at 88
Business|Finance

Diageo submits financial documents in Delhi police investigation, source says

Spirits group Diageo's Indian unit has submitted financial documents sought by New Delhi anti-corruption police in an investigation related to billing and

August 18, 2024
Diageo submits financial documents in Delhi police investigation, source says
Health|News|US

Extreme heat at Colorado airshow sickens about 100 people with 10 hospitalized, officials say

Extreme heat at a Colorado airshow caused about 100 people to seek emergency treatment and sent 10 people to area hospitals

August 18, 2024
Extreme heat at Colorado airshow sickens about 100 people with 10 hospitalized, officials say
Africa|Economy|News|World

Malians suffer economic hardship after four years of military rule

Four years after the military ousted Mali’s then-president and came to power, many residents say economic troubles are worsening and constant power cuts are hurting businesses.

August 18, 2024
Malians suffer economic hardship after four years of military rule
Health|News|US

About 100 treated for heat-related illness at a Colorado air show, officials say

About 100 treated for heat-related illness at a Colorado air show, officials say

August 18, 2024
About 100 treated for heat-related illness at a Colorado air show, officials say
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88

Alain Delon, the internationally acclaimed French actor who embodied both the bad guy and the policeman and made hearts throb around the world, has died at age 88, French media reported

August 18, 2024
French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88
Lifestyle|Opinion

Ghosting is usually a terrible thing to do. Here’s when it’s OK

Ghosting is usually a terrible thing to do. Here’s when it’s OK

August 18, 2024
Ghosting is usually a terrible thing to do. Here’s when it’s OK
Sports

Dallas QB3 Trey Lance finds groove in Cowboys' victory in Las Vegas

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy wants quarterback Trey Lance to find a comfort zone and play within his capabilities

August 18, 2024
Dallas QB3 Trey Lance finds groove in Cowboys' victory in Las Vegas
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

French movie giant Alain Delon dies aged 88

French actor Alain Delon, who melted the hearts of millions of film fans whether playing a murderer, hoodlum or hitman in his postwar heyday, has died, his three children said on

August 18, 2024
French movie giant Alain Delon dies aged 88
MidEast|News|World

Quintuplets among Gaza's dead as Blinken visits the region to seek a cease-fire deal

The latest Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed 29 people, including young quintuplets

August 18, 2024
Quintuplets among Gaza's dead as Blinken visits the region to seek a cease-fire deal
Asia|Crime|Health

Protests spread over Indian doctor's rape and murder

Some Indian junior doctors remained off the job on Sunday as they demanded swift justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered,

August 18, 2024
Protests spread over Indian doctor's rape and murder
Lifestyle|Travel

They thought love had passed them by. Then a trip in their 60s changed everything

They thought love had passed them by. Then a trip in their 60s changed everything

August 18, 2024
They thought love had passed them by. Then a trip in their 60s changed everything
Sports

South Africa's du Plessis retains middleweight UFC title

South African Dricus du Plessis took a flurry of body hits across four rounds before defeating Israel Adesanya by submission to retain his middleweight championship at UFC 305

August 18, 2024
South Africa's du Plessis retains middleweight UFC title
Asia|News

Thailand’s king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new prime minister

Thailand’s king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new prime minister

August 18, 2024
Thailand’s king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new prime minister
Environment|News|Science|US

A hunter’s graveyard shift: grabbing pythons in the Everglades

In the dead of night, hunters go deep into the Florida Everglades, searching for the invasive Burmese pythons that are eating up mice, rabbits and other prey

August 18, 2024
A hunter’s graveyard shift: grabbing pythons in the Everglades
Europe|News|World

Russia launches third ballistic missile attack on Kyiv this month, Ukraine says

Russia on Sunday carried out its third ballistic missile attack on Kyiv this month but preliminary data indicated most of the projectiles were shot down on approach, the military

August 18, 2024
Russia launches third ballistic missile attack on Kyiv this month, Ukraine says
Election|News|US

Democrats are dwindling in Wyoming. A primary election law further reduces their influence

Democrats are flirting with extinction in some rural reaches of the U.S. In Niobrara County, Wyoming, the least-populated county in the least-populated state, Becky Blackburn is one of just 32 left

August 18, 2024
Democrats are dwindling in Wyoming. A primary election law further reduces their influence
MidEast|News|US

Blinken to arrive in Israel as US pushes for Gaza ceasefire

U.S.

August 18, 2024
Blinken to arrive in Israel as US pushes for Gaza ceasefire
Election|News|US|World

Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fire

Thousands of activists are expected to converge in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion rights, economic justice and the war in Gaza

August 18, 2024
Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fire
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race

This year’s presidential race is a genuine contest of ideas between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump

August 18, 2024
Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race
Asia|News

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thai prime minister after royal signoff

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, became Thailand’s prime minister after receiving a royal letter of endorsement Sunday, two days after she was chosen by Parliament following a court order that removed her predecessor

August 18, 2024
Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thai prime minister after royal signoff
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Final Bay Bridge Series kicks off with season-high crowd, ‘emotional’ Jose Canseco

With nostalgia and so many famous faces, it felt like old times in Oakland again — at least for a day

August 18, 2024
Final Bay Bridge Series kicks off with season-high crowd, ‘emotional’ Jose Canseco
Asia|News|World

Vietnam top leader To Lam arrives in China, set to meet Xi Jinping

Vietnam's top leader To Lam arrived in China on Sunday for a three-day visit, according to Chinese state media, which Beijing's foreign ministry has said will include meetings with

August 18, 2024
Vietnam top leader To Lam arrives in China, set to meet Xi Jinping
Asia|News|World

Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister

Paetongtarn Shinawatra was endorsed as prime minister by Thailand's king on Sunday, two days after parliament elected her, paving the way for her to form a cabinet in the coming

August 18, 2024
Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister
Sports

Josef Newgarden wins St. Louis-area IndyCar race for 5th time and 4th in 5 years

Josef Newgarden won for the fifth time at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday night, taking the lead during a late pit stop and holding off teammate Scott McLaughlin on two restarts

August 18, 2024
Josef Newgarden wins St. Louis-area IndyCar race for 5th time and 4th in 5 years
Environment|News|World

Extreme weather in parts of Canada causes major flooding, power outages

Extreme weather in parts of Canada causes major flooding, power outages

August 18, 2024
Extreme weather in parts of Canada causes major flooding, power outages
News|US|World

South Korea, Japan, US leaders renew pledge to cooperate on regional challenges

The leaders of South Korea, Japan and the United States issued a joint statement on Sunday marking the anniversary of their summit at Camp David and reaffirmed a pledge to jointly

August 17, 2024
South Korea, Japan, US leaders renew pledge to cooperate on regional challenges
Asia|Business|Technology

South Korean AI chip makers Rebellions and Sapeon agree to merge

South Korean artificial-intelligence chip makers Rebellions Inc and Sapeon Korea Inc have signed a definitive merger agreement, the privately held companies said on Sunday.

August 17, 2024
South Korean AI chip makers Rebellions and Sapeon agree to merge
News|Opinion|Political|Sports

Trump again decries two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men

Former President Donald Trump has again decried two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men

August 17, 2024
Trump again decries two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men
Sports

Less than one week after the Olympics, the WNBA playoff chase is on as rivalries have resumed

Back to your regularly scheduled programming in the WNBA

August 17, 2024
Less than one week after the Olympics, the WNBA playoff chase is on as rivalries have resumed
Environment|News|World

Oil spill reported off Venezuela's Caribbean coast

An oil spill, which appeared to originate from Venezuela's El Palito refinery several days ago, has contaminated a bay off the country's north-central coast in the Caribbean Sea,

August 17, 2024
Oil spill reported off Venezuela's Caribbean coast
News|Science|World

Safety at Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is deteriorating, IAEA warns

Safety at Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is deteriorating, IAEA warns

August 17, 2024
Safety at Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is deteriorating, IAEA warns
News|Sports

Pro Bowl lineman Jeffery Simmons says Titans pass rusher Arden Key's suspension overturned

Two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons first teased some big news on social media and then shared Saturday that Tennessee teammate Arden Key won his appeal of a six-game suspension to start the season

August 17, 2024
Pro Bowl lineman Jeffery Simmons says Titans pass rusher Arden Key's suspension overturned
Environment|News|Science|World

Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one

One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 3 miles into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft

August 17, 2024
Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one
News|Sports

Hideki Matsuyama surges to a 5-shot lead in steamy Memphis

Hideki Matsuyama is running away with the FedEx St. Jude Championship in sweltering Memphis, Tennessee

August 17, 2024
Hideki Matsuyama surges to a 5-shot lead in steamy Memphis
Celebrity|Fashion and Beauty

Indiana Jones' iconic felt fedora fetches $630,000 at auction

The brown felt fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the second installment of the Indiana Jones movies has sold for $630,000 at auction

August 17, 2024
Indiana Jones' iconic felt fedora fetches $630,000 at auction
News|World

Venezuelans in Caracas and across the world demonstrate to defend opposition’s victory claim

Venezuelans across the world responded to a call from their country’s political opposition

August 17, 2024
Venezuelans in Caracas and across the world demonstrate to defend opposition’s victory claim
Election|News|Political|US

Harris likely to join Biden on Chicago convention stage on Monday

Vice President Kamala Harris is likely to join President Joe Biden on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday as he

August 17, 2024
Harris likely to join Biden on Chicago convention stage on Monday
Environment|News|World

Volcano erupts in Russia after 7.0-magnitude earthquake, sending ash column 5 miles high

Volcano erupts in Russia after 7.0-magnitude earthquake, sending ash column 5 miles high

August 17, 2024
Volcano erupts in Russia after 7.0-magnitude earthquake, sending ash column 5 miles high
Sports

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes completes behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce in preseason game vs Detroit

Patrick Mahomes completed a behind-the-back pass to longtime tight end Travis Kelce on the Kansas City Chiefs’ second drive against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, injecting a little bit of life into the preseason game

August 17, 2024
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes completes behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce in preseason game vs Detroit
Europe|News|World

Polish leader urges Nord Stream patrons to 'keep quiet' as pipeline mystery returns to spotlight

Poland's prime minister has reacted to reports that revived speculation about who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022

August 17, 2024
Polish leader urges Nord Stream patrons to 'keep quiet' as pipeline mystery returns to spotlight
Business|Economy|News|US

Possible work stoppage at Canada's two largest railroads could disrupt US supply chain next week

Canada’s two largest railroads are starting to shut down their shipping networks as a labor dispute with the Teamsters union threatens to cause lockouts or strikes that would disrupt cross-border trade with the U.S. Both the Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads have stopped taking certain shipments of hazardous materials and refrigerated products

August 17, 2024
Possible work stoppage at Canada's two largest railroads could disrupt US supply chain next week
Sports

Daniel Jones picked off twice in 1st game since ACL injury as Giants fall to Texans 28-10

New York’s Daniel Jones threw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown in his first action since a season-ending knee injury last year as the Houston Texans beat the Giants 28-10 in preseason action

August 17, 2024
Daniel Jones picked off twice in 1st game since ACL injury as Giants fall to Texans 28-10
Health|News|US

After a brain bleed, a Georgia hospital temporarily removed part of a man’s skull. Employees lost the bone, lawsuit says

After a brain bleed, a Georgia hospital temporarily removed part of a man’s skull. Employees lost the bone, lawsuit says

August 17, 2024
After a brain bleed, a Georgia hospital temporarily removed part of a man’s skull. Employees lost the bone, lawsuit says
Sports

Caleb Williams runs for TD, leads 2 scoring drives as Bears beat Bengals 27-3

Caleb Williams made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field since Chicago drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick, running for a touchdown and leading two scoring drives, and the Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-3

August 17, 2024
Caleb Williams runs for TD, leads 2 scoring drives as Bears beat Bengals 27-3
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Shopping hauls are so back

Shopping hauls are so back

August 17, 2024
Shopping hauls are so back
Crime|Education|News|US

After more than 4 decades, DNA leads to arrest in nursing student’s killing

After more than 4 decades, DNA leads to arrest in nursing student’s killing

August 17, 2024
After more than 4 decades, DNA leads to arrest in nursing student’s killing
Americas|Business|News|Technology|World

X announces suspension of Brazil operations, alleging ‘censorship orders’ from Supreme Court justice

Social media company X says it will close its operations in Brazil, claiming Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes threatened to arrest their legal representative in Brazil if they did not comply with orders

August 17, 2024
X announces suspension of Brazil operations, alleging ‘censorship orders’ from Supreme Court justice
News|World

Israel kills two Hamas militants in West Bank air strike

Israel said it killed two senior Hamas militants in an airstrike on their car in Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, claiming they were involved in the killing

August 17, 2024
Israel kills two Hamas militants in West Bank air strike
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

‘It Ends with Us’ has sparked discussion about domestic violence. Here’s what Blake Lively has said about the issue

‘It Ends with Us’ has sparked discussion about domestic violence. Here’s what Blake Lively has said about the issue

August 17, 2024
‘It Ends with Us’ has sparked discussion about domestic violence. Here’s what Blake Lively has said about the issue
Celebrity|Entertainment

Aileen Wu had to get used to filming with those ‘Alien: Romulus’ monsters ‘covered in lube’

Aileen Wu had to get used to filming with those ‘Alien: Romulus’ monsters ‘covered in lube’

August 17, 2024
Aileen Wu had to get used to filming with those ‘Alien: Romulus’ monsters ‘covered in lube’
News|Sports

Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12

Josh Johnson completed all 11 of his pass attempts and Emory Jones added a long touchdown throw in the second half to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons

August 17, 2024
Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12
Business|News|Technology|Videos|World

Chechen warlord invites Musk to Russia after he's filmed driving machine-gun mounted Cybertruck

Chechnya President Ramzan Kadyrov has invited Tesla CEO Elon Musk to Russia after being filmed behind the wheel of one of the company’s Cybertrucks mounted with a machine gun

August 17, 2024
Chechen warlord invites Musk to Russia after he's filmed driving machine-gun mounted Cybertruck
Business|Election|Finance|News|US

Harris campaign reserves $370M in ads after Labor Day, including battleground state push

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says it is reserving $370 million in advertising to run between Labor Day and Election Day

August 17, 2024
Harris campaign reserves $370M in ads after Labor Day, including battleground state push
Europe|News|Science|World

IAEA says safety at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant deteriorates

Safety at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is deteriorating following a drone strike that hit the road around the perimeter on Saturday, according to International Atomic Energy

August 17, 2024
IAEA says safety at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant deteriorates
Entertainment

Keith Urban plays free pop-up concert outside a Buc-ee's store in Alabama

Country singer Keith Urban gave just a few hours’ notice before performing a free concert in the parking lot of a convenience store and gas station in north Alabama

August 17, 2024
Keith Urban plays free pop-up concert outside a Buc-ee's store in Alabama
News|Political|World

Ukraine offensive doesn't alter Western anti-escalation stance, Poland says

Ukraine is reaping "huge political gains" from its military offensive into western Russia but the incursion is not altering the "anti-

August 17, 2024
Ukraine offensive doesn't alter Western anti-escalation stance, Poland says
Business|Environment|News|Technology

EVs are starting to overtake gas-powered cars in a surprising place

EVs are starting to overtake gas-powered cars in a surprising place

August 17, 2024
EVs are starting to overtake gas-powered cars in a surprising place
Americas|Election|News|World

Venezuelan opposition protests as election dispute drags on

Venezuela's political opposition and its supporters gathered in cities around the country on Saturday to demand recognition of what they

August 17, 2024
Venezuelan opposition protests as election dispute drags on
Crime|News|US

Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in fraud case, AP source says

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter

August 17, 2024
Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in fraud case, AP source says
Europe|News|World

Nick Paton Walsh reports from Russia's border, says it’s ‘completely undefended’

CNN Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh reports from Ukraine’s border with Russia as Ukraine’s forces advance farther into Russia following their surprise incursion.

August 17, 2024
Nick Paton Walsh reports from Russia's border, says it’s ‘completely undefended’
Europe|News|World

How Ukraine turned the war on its head with surprise attack on southern Russia

How Ukraine turned the war on its head with surprise attack on southern Russia

August 17, 2024
How Ukraine turned the war on its head with surprise attack on southern Russia
Asia|Business|Technology

China's BYD plans car plant in Karachi as part of Pakistan entry

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD (002594

August 17, 2024
China's BYD plans car plant in Karachi as part of Pakistan entry
Africa|Sports

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif honored by celebratory parade on return home from Paris Olympics

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif honored by celebratory parade on return home from Paris Olympics

August 17, 2024
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif honored by celebratory parade on return home from Paris Olympics
Economy|US

Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly swerved from a message focused on the economy into non-sequiturs and personal attacks, including thrice declaring that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris

August 17, 2024
Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania
Election|US

Harris will meet with rank-and-file members of Teamsters union

Kamala Harris will meet with rank-and-file members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a top labor union that has not endorsed a candidate in the November

August 17, 2024
Harris will meet with rank-and-file members of Teamsters union
Africa|Crime|News|Political|World

Sudan's paramilitary fighters killed 85 people in an attack on a central village, residents say

Fighters from Sudan’s paramilitary group have rampaged through a central village, looting and burning and killing at least 85 people, including women and children

August 17, 2024
Sudan's paramilitary fighters killed 85 people in an attack on a central village, residents say
News|US

Harris to meet with Teamsters, but union president isn't invited to speak at Democratic convention

Teamsters union members will host Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable discussion in the near future

August 17, 2024
Harris to meet with Teamsters, but union president isn't invited to speak at Democratic convention
News

Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapse

Hurricane Ernesto was being felt this weekend along much of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, even with the storm hundreds of miles offshore and crossing Bermuda

August 17, 2024
Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapse
Arts|Europe|News|Opinion|Science|World

Neolithic people moved Stonehenge’s mysterious Altar Stone over hundreds of miles

Neolithic people moved Stonehenge’s mysterious Altar Stone over hundreds of miles

August 17, 2024
Neolithic people moved Stonehenge’s mysterious Altar Stone over hundreds of miles
Business|News|Technology

X says it is closing operations in Brazil due to judge's content orders

Media platform X said on Saturday it would close its operations in Brazil "effective immediately" due to what it called "censorship orders" by Brazilian

August 17, 2024
X says it is closing operations in Brazil due to judge's content orders
Election|US

Walz touts Nebraska roots in visit to his home state where there's a battle over one electoral vote

Tim Walz played up his Nebraska roots in his first trip back to his home state since becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and then drew sharp contrasts between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

August 17, 2024
Walz touts Nebraska roots in visit to his home state where there's a battle over one electoral vote
Business|Economy|News|US

Canada's CPKC expands freight embargoes ahead of looming work stoppage

Canadian Pacific Kansas City said on Saturday it would halt any new rail shipments originating in Canada, and all new U.S. shipments destined for Canada starting

August 17, 2024
Canada's CPKC expands freight embargoes ahead of looming work stoppage
Uncategorized

College football begins next weekend with No. 10 Florida State facing Georgia Tech in Ireland

It’s almost time

August 17, 2024
College football begins next weekend with No. 10 Florida State facing Georgia Tech in Ireland
Entertainment|Health

Even before Matthew Perry’s death, experts worried about the ‘Wild West’ of ketamine treatment

Even before Matthew Perry’s death, experts worried about the ‘Wild West’ of ketamine treatment

August 17, 2024
Even before Matthew Perry’s death, experts worried about the ‘Wild West’ of ketamine treatment
Business|Technology

Foxconn chief defends hiring practices after report married women rejected in India

Foxconn's chairman on Saturday defended its hiring practices after New Delhi ordered investigations following a Reuters report that the Apple

August 17, 2024
Foxconn chief defends hiring practices after report married women rejected in India
News|Technology|Videos|World

Russia's Kadyrov equips Tesla truck with machinegun for war

The leader of Russia's Chechnya region, Ramzan Kadyrov, published a video on Saturday of himself driving a Tesla Cybertruck with what looked like a machinegun mounted on top, saying he

August 17, 2024
Russia's Kadyrov equips Tesla truck with machinegun for war
Election|US

An independent who avoided politics is now organizing for Harris. She’s not the only Indian American coming off the sidelines

An independent who avoided politics is now organizing for Harris. She’s not the only Indian American coming off the sidelines

August 17, 2024
An independent who avoided politics is now organizing for Harris. She’s not the only Indian American coming off the sidelines
Asia|News

Jailed Chinese activist faces another birthday alone in a cell, his wife says

Ding Jiaxi knew he would spend his 57th birthday alone in a Chinese prison cell, without a phone call from family or a chance to stretch in the sunlight

August 17, 2024
Jailed Chinese activist faces another birthday alone in a cell, his wife says
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Porsche agrees to provide capital in Varta restructuring deal

German battery maker Varta said on Saturday it had reached a restructuring agreement with its creditors, bringing on sports car

August 17, 2024
Porsche agrees to provide capital in Varta restructuring deal
Election|News|Political|US

The facts behind Vance and Walz’s military record

CNN's Sara Murray looks at the formative military service of the Vice Presidential nominees, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance.

August 17, 2024
The facts behind Vance and Walz’s military record
Election|Political|US

What those who served with them say about the VP nominees’ time in the military

What those who served with them say about the VP nominees’ time in the military

August 17, 2024
What those who served with them say about the VP nominees’ time in the military
Crime|Europe|News|World

Blaze erupts at London’s historic Somerset House

Blaze erupts at London’s historic Somerset House

August 17, 2024
Blaze erupts at London’s historic Somerset House
Europe|News

Italian reporters to return after Russian anger at Kursk report

Two Italian journalists who angered Moscow with a TV report from Ukrainian-held parts of Russia's Kursk region will return to Italy, state broadcaster RAI said on Saturday.

August 17, 2024
Italian reporters to return after Russian anger at Kursk report
Crime|News|US|World

Latest search for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims ends with 3 more found with gunshot wounds

Investigators say the latest search for the remains of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims has ended with three more containing visible gunshot wounds

August 17, 2024
Latest search for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims ends with 3 more found with gunshot wounds
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

Brazilian media mogul Silvio Santos dead at 93, SBT TV says

Brazilian media mogul Silvio Santos, who went from street vendor to owner of a business empire including one of the country's largest TV channels, died at the age of 93, his

August 17, 2024
Brazilian media mogul Silvio Santos dead at 93, SBT TV says
Environment|News|World

Firefighters battle to contain five wildfires across Turkey, minister says

Firefighters were battling to contain wildfires in five Turkish provinces on Saturday, the Forestry Minister said, though a blaze in the western Izmir region that broke out on

August 17, 2024
Firefighters battle to contain five wildfires across Turkey, minister says
Election|News|Political|US

Biden prepares to open Democratic convention with push to elect Harris

Biden prepares to open Democratic convention with push to elect Harris

August 17, 2024
Biden prepares to open Democratic convention with push to elect Harris
Celebrity|Entertainment

Brazilian entertaining legend Silvio Santos dies at 93

Silvio Santos, a Brazilian television executive and presenter known for his beaming smile and catchphrase “Who wants money?”

August 17, 2024
Brazilian entertaining legend Silvio Santos dies at 93
Sports

Liverpool and Arsenal win as Salah and Milner set records on first Saturday in the Premier League

There were wins for Liverpool and Arsenal and records for the prolific Mohamed Salah and the enduring James Milner on the first Saturday of the Premier League season

August 17, 2024
Liverpool and Arsenal win as Salah and Milner set records on first Saturday in the Premier League
Sports

Caitlin Clark wows with 29-point double-double in return to WNBA action

Caitlin Clark wows with 29-point double-double in return to WNBA action

August 17, 2024
Caitlin Clark wows with 29-point double-double in return to WNBA action
Economy|News|US

Immigrants prepare for new Biden protections with excitement and concern

A new Biden administration program will allow some spouses of U.S. citizens living in the U.S. illegally to gain legal status without leaving the country

August 17, 2024
Immigrants prepare for new Biden protections with excitement and concern
Celebrity|Crime

He never knew Matthew Perry, but prosecutors say the ketamine that killed him came from the actor’s dealer

He never knew Matthew Perry, but prosecutors say the ketamine that killed him came from the actor’s dealer

August 17, 2024
He never knew Matthew Perry, but prosecutors say the ketamine that killed him came from the actor’s dealer
Arts|Europe|News

Fire breaks out at London's Somerset House, home to priceless works by Van Gogh, Cezanne

Priceless paintings by Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh and others were safe after firefighters worked to douse a fire at Somerset House

August 17, 2024
Fire breaks out at London's Somerset House, home to priceless works by Van Gogh, Cezanne
Africa|Environment|News

Nearly 68 million suffering from drought in Southern Africa, says regional bloc

About 68 million people in Southern Africa are suffering the effects of an El Nino-induced drought which has wiped out crops across the region, the regional bloc

August 17, 2024
Nearly 68 million suffering from drought in Southern Africa, says regional bloc
Arts|Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

More than 120 firefighters tackle blaze at London's Somerset House

Around 125 firefighters tackled a fire in the roof of London's Somerset house on Saturday, though the historic building's major art collections, including works by

August 17, 2024
More than 120 firefighters tackle blaze at London's Somerset House
News|World

Ukraine strengthens positions in Russia's Kursk region, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday his troops had strengthened positions in Russia's Kursk region nearly two weeks into their incursion, and called for bold

August 17, 2024
Ukraine strengthens positions in Russia's Kursk region, Zelenskiy says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

The death of Nirvana’s frontman is raw for many. A photo showing the word ‘unalived’ stirred fresh emotion

The death of Nirvana’s frontman is raw for many. A photo showing the word ‘unalived’ stirred fresh emotion

August 17, 2024
The death of Nirvana’s frontman is raw for many. A photo showing the word ‘unalived’ stirred fresh emotion
Europe|News|World

Russian missile sparks blaze in Ukraine as Kyiv's troops push into Russia's Kursk region

Russia is keeping up its assault on Ukraine even as Ukrainian forces push into Russia’s Kursk border region

August 17, 2024
Russian missile sparks blaze in Ukraine as Kyiv's troops push into Russia's Kursk region
Sports

Carlos Alcaraz apologizes for smashing and breaking racket in ‘worst match’ of his career

Carlos Alcaraz apologizes for smashing and breaking racket in ‘worst match’ of his career

August 17, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz apologizes for smashing and breaking racket in ‘worst match’ of his career
Sports

Manchester United kicks off Premier League season with a win as summer signing stars on debut

Manchester United kicks off Premier League season with a win as summer signing stars on debut

August 17, 2024
Manchester United kicks off Premier League season with a win as summer signing stars on debut
Europe|News|World

Russia says Ukraine planning Kursk nuclear plant 'provocation'

Russia accused Ukraine on Saturday of planning to attack a nuclear plant in the Kursk region that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's troops have entered and blame such a "provocation" on

August 17, 2024
Russia says Ukraine planning Kursk nuclear plant 'provocation'
News|Opinion

Biden plans to use his convention speech to hand off to Harris and make case against Trump

President Joe Biden is on tap to give the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

August 17, 2024
Biden plans to use his convention speech to hand off to Harris and make case against Trump
MidEast|News|World

Israeli strike kills 10 in southern Lebanon in one of the deadliest incidents since October 7

Israeli strike kills 10 in southern Lebanon in one of the deadliest incidents since October 7

August 17, 2024
Israeli strike kills 10 in southern Lebanon in one of the deadliest incidents since October 7
MidEast|News|World

CNN report shows aftermath of Israeli strike in southern Lebanon

An Israeli strike has killed at least ten people in Nabatiyeh, southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Ministry of Health said, prompting Hezbollah to launch a barrage of retaliatory rockets at Israel. CNN's Ben Wedeman walks through the rubble of a destroyed warehouse in Toul.

August 17, 2024
CNN report shows aftermath of Israeli strike in southern Lebanon
US

Walz's 'Minnesota nice' image resonates with some voters in Midwestern battleground state

David Mattison, a retired postal worker, had spent nearly all of his life in this remote corner of Wisconsin, watching

August 17, 2024
Walz's 'Minnesota nice' image resonates with some voters in Midwestern battleground state
Europe|News|World

How Russia looked the wrong way as Ukraine invaded

In the hours before Ukrainian soldiers stormed across Russia's western border, there was no sign from Moscow that

August 17, 2024
How Russia looked the wrong way as Ukraine invaded
News|Science|Technology|World

Safety at Ukraine nuclear plant deteriorates after nearby blast - IAEA

Safety at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is deteriorating following a drone strike that hit a perimeter access road on Saturday, according to International Atomic Energy Agency

August 17, 2024
Safety at Ukraine nuclear plant deteriorates after nearby blast - IAEA
Election|US

Trump says Harris easier than Biden to beat as race for Pennsylvania heats up

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Saturday he believed Democrat Kamala Harris will be easier to beat than

August 17, 2024
Trump says Harris easier than Biden to beat as race for Pennsylvania heats up
MidEast|News|World

An Israeli airstrike kills 18 members of a family in Gaza as mediators hope for a cease-fire

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed at least 18 people, all from the same family

August 17, 2024
An Israeli airstrike kills 18 members of a family in Gaza as mediators hope for a cease-fire
Entertainment|Opinion

They all say they’ve got the Holy Grail. So who’s right?

They all say they’ve got the Holy Grail. So who’s right?

August 17, 2024
They all say they’ve got the Holy Grail. So who’s right?
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Madonna will fund a youth art project to celebrate her 66th birthday

Madonna has celebrated her 66th birthday with a private evening tour of the famed Italian archaeological site at Pompeii

August 17, 2024
Madonna will fund a youth art project to celebrate her 66th birthday
Asia|News

Thailand ex-PM Thaksin gets royal pardon, lawyer says

Thailand's billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra received a royal pardon shortening his parole by two weeks, his lawyer said on Saturday, a day after his daughter was

August 17, 2024
Thailand ex-PM Thaksin gets royal pardon, lawyer says
Americas|Environment|News|World

Hurricane Ernesto weakens into tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda over open waters

Hurricane Ernesto has weakened into a tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda over open waters of the Atlantic after crossing over the tiny British territory early in the day with heavy rains and strong winds

August 17, 2024
Hurricane Ernesto weakens into tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda over open waters
Crime|News|US

Bodycam video shows police fatally shooting New Jersey woman whose family told 911 she was having a mental health crisis

Bodycam video shows police fatally shooting New Jersey woman whose family told 911 she was having a mental health crisis

August 17, 2024
Bodycam video shows police fatally shooting New Jersey woman whose family told 911 she was having a mental health crisis
Crime|Health|MidEast|News|World

An Israeli strike in Lebanon kills 10 and triggers response from Hezbollah as tensions simmer

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed at least 10 Syrian nationals including a woman and her two children

August 17, 2024
An Israeli strike in Lebanon kills 10 and triggers response from Hezbollah as tensions simmer
Business|Finance|News

The real estate world is changing in a big way. Here's how

Starting August 17, news rules in real estate will shake up the traditional ways Realtors get paid. CNN's Samantha Delouya explains how this will impact the industry.

August 17, 2024
The real estate world is changing in a big way. Here's how
Business|Economy|Finance

Big changes to how you buy and sell a home go into effect today: What you need to know

Big changes to how you buy and sell a home go into effect today: What you need to know

August 17, 2024
Big changes to how you buy and sell a home go into effect today: What you need to know
Health|MidEast|News|World

Aid groups in Gaza aim to avert a polio outbreak with a surge of vaccinations

The threat of polio is rising fast in Gaza, prompting aid groups to call for an urgent pause in the war so they can ramp up vaccinations and head off a full-blown outbreak

August 17, 2024
Aid groups in Gaza aim to avert a polio outbreak with a surge of vaccinations
Europe|News|World

Russia ‘rapidly approaching’ key Ukraine city despite Kursk setback

Russia ‘rapidly approaching’ key Ukraine city despite Kursk setback

August 17, 2024
Russia ‘rapidly approaching’ key Ukraine city despite Kursk setback
Asia|News|World

Indonesia holds curtailed Independence Day event in troubled new capital

Indonesia celebrated its independence anniversary at the site of its planned new capital, Nusantara, for the first time on Saturday, in a scaled-

August 17, 2024
Indonesia holds curtailed Independence Day event in troubled new capital
Science

He stumbled onto a large tusk in a Mississippi creek. It turned out to be a first-of-its-kind discovery

He stumbled onto a large tusk in a Mississippi creek. It turned out to be a first-of-its-kind discovery

August 17, 2024
He stumbled onto a large tusk in a Mississippi creek. It turned out to be a first-of-its-kind discovery
Asia|Crime|Health|News|Opinion|World

What to know as India's medics and women protest the rape and killing of a doctor

Anger at the Indian government’s failure to deter rising violence against women has fueled protests by medics and women’s groups across Indian cities after a trainee doctor was raped and killed last week

August 17, 2024
What to know as India's medics and women protest the rape and killing of a doctor
MidEast|News|World

Residents of West Bank town say deadly settler attack was ‘most vicious’ yet

Residents of West Bank town say deadly settler attack was ‘most vicious’ yet

August 17, 2024
Residents of West Bank town say deadly settler attack was ‘most vicious’ yet
News|World

Israeli settlers brazenly attack West Bank town

Israeli settlers fired bullets at residents of the Palestinian town of Jit in the West Bank before setting fires to homes and cars. CNN's Nic Robertson spoke to residents who survived the deadly rampage.

August 17, 2024
Israeli settlers brazenly attack West Bank town
MidEast|News|World

Israeli strike kills at least 17 Palestinians in central Gaza, health officials say

At least 17 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in an Israeli strike in the central Gaza town of Zawayda on Saturday,

August 17, 2024
Israeli strike kills at least 17 Palestinians in central Gaza, health officials say
Europe|News|World

Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region

Russia's foreign ministry said Ukraine had used Western rockets, likely U.S.-made HIMARS, to destroy a bridge over the Seym river in the Kursk region, killing volunteers trying to

August 17, 2024
Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region
Health|MidEast|News|World

10-month-old contracts Gaza’s first case of polio in 25 years

10-month-old contracts Gaza’s first case of polio in 25 years

August 17, 2024
10-month-old contracts Gaza’s first case of polio in 25 years

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