Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Entertainment|Food

Without Joey Chestnut, Nathan's event has new top dog

Even without its star on hand, the Nathan's Famous International Hot Eating Contest on Thursday at New York's Coney Island remained filled with gastrointestinal intrigue as Patrick Bertoletti tipped

Without Joey Chestnut, Nathan's event has new top dog
Environment

A study finds Indonesia's deforested land is often left idle. But some see potential in that

Vast swathes of Indonesia’s old-growth forests are left undeveloped for years after they're felled

A study finds Indonesia's deforested land is often left idle. But some see potential in that
Business|Economy

Oil settles 1% lower as Mideast ceasefire talks ease supply disruption concerns

Oil prices settled lower on Friday as the rising possibility of a ceasefire deal in Gaza outweighed strong summer fuel demand and potential supply disruptions

Oil settles 1% lower as Mideast ceasefire talks ease supply disruption concerns
Sports

DeWanna Bonner's 24 points lift Sun past Lynx 78-73. Napheesa Collier leaves game with foot injury

DeWanna Bonner scored 24 points, Alyssa Thomas had 14 assists, 13 points and 10 rebounds, while DiJonai Carrington made big plays down the stretch to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Minnesota Lynx 78-73

DeWanna Bonner's 24 points lift Sun past Lynx 78-73. Napheesa Collier leaves game with foot injury
News|Political

Hong Kong court hears mitigation pleas from Joshua Wong, other democrats

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong should be considered an active participant in a landmark subversion case involving 47 democrats, his lawyer said on Friday

Hong Kong court hears mitigation pleas from Joshua Wong, other democrats
Sports

Olympics-US still favourites to rule the pool, says elite Australian coach

Australian swimming is on the rise but the United States should still be rated as favourites to top the medal table once again at the Paris pool, said Michael Bohl,

Olympics-US still favourites to rule the pool, says elite Australian coach
Political

The UK election winner only becomes prime minister when King Charles III says so

The Labour Party has won Britain’s general election, bringing a new party to power for the first time in 14 years

The UK election winner only becomes prime minister when King Charles III says so
Business|Economy

Japan wholesale prices seen rising under cost-push inflation pressure: Reuters poll

Japan's wholesale prices likely accelerated in June, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, reflecting a mix of a weak yen, higher commodity import bills and rising

Japan wholesale prices seen rising under cost-push inflation pressure: Reuters poll
Business|Technology

Atos says secures short-term funding through syndication agreements

French technology company Atos said on Friday it had successfully secured short-term financing via two tranches of loans from creditors, adding it still expected to reach a final

Atos says secures short-term funding through syndication agreements
Business|Economy|Environment

Anglo American extends pay for workers of fire-hit Australian mine

Australia's Mining And Energy Union has reached an agreement with Anglo American to extend pay until August-end for workers at its Grosvenor mine that was shut earlier this week due to an

Anglo American extends pay for workers of fire-hit Australian mine
News|Political|World

Germany fears a victory for the far-right National Rally could harm its close relations with France

The German government has expressed concern about a possible victory of the far-right National Rally in France on Sunday

Germany fears a victory for the far-right National Rally could harm its close relations with France
News|Sports

Multiple injuries reported after fireworks veer into the crowd at a Utah stadium

Authorities say malfunctioning fireworks veered into the stands at a crowded Utah football stadium and struck members of the audience

Multiple injuries reported after fireworks veer into the crowd at a Utah stadium
Business|Economy

China's central bank has hundreds of billions of yuan of bonds at its disposal to cool long rally

China's central bank has hundreds of billions of yuan worth of bonds at its disposal to borrow, and will sell them depending on market conditions, the bank told Reuters on Friday,

China's central bank has hundreds of billions of yuan of bonds at its disposal to cool long rally
Economy|News|Political

UK election-winner Starmer inherits weak economy with 'no magic wand'

Britain's next prime minister Keir Starmer spent the election campaign accusing Rishi Sunak's Conservatives of "14 years of economic failure", but he has no

UK election-winner Starmer inherits weak economy with 'no magic wand'
News|Political

France's North African doctors consider emigration with rise of far right

In the southern French town where Tunisian doctor Tasnime Labiedh works, the far-right National Rally (RN) came top with 41% in the first round of France's election.

France's North African doctors consider emigration with rise of far right
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Europe seeks industry views on China's older generation chips

The European Commission has begun canvassing the region's semiconductor industry for its views on China's expanded production of older

Europe seeks industry views on China's older generation chips
Business|Economy

ADNOC's Ruwais LNG to earmark 40% stake to Shell, Total, BP, Mitsui, sources say

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has earmarked a 40% stake in its Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to four energy

ADNOC's Ruwais LNG to earmark 40% stake to Shell, Total, BP, Mitsui, sources say
Sports|Technology

Wimbledon is monitoring social media to try to protect players from cyberbullying

The All England Club is monitoring social media to try to help protect players at Wimbledon from cyberbullying for the first time this year

Wimbledon is monitoring social media to try to protect players from cyberbullying
News|Political|World

NATO leaders will vow to pour weapons into Ukraine for another year, but membership is off the table

NATO leaders plan to pledge to keep pouring arms and ammunition into Ukraine at current levels for at least another year

NATO leaders will vow to pour weapons into Ukraine for another year, but membership is off the table
Economy|News

Instant view: June US job growth moderates, unemployment rate ticks up

STORY: U.S. job growth slowed to a still-healthy pace in June, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, increasing the chances that the Federal Reserve will be able to tame

Instant view: June US job growth moderates, unemployment rate ticks up
Business|Technology

Crypto hacking thefts double to $1.4 billion in first half of 2024, researchers say

The amount of cryptocurrency stolen in hacks globally more than doubled in the first six months of 2024 from a year earlier, driven by a small number of large attacks and rising

Crypto hacking thefts double to $1.4 billion in first half of 2024, researchers say
Political

British PM’s 1st day at 10 Downing St. will stretch from nuclear weapons briefing to Larry the cat

After a few hours of sleep to shake off a night of celebration and an audience with the king, Keir Starmer stepped through the front door of 10 Downing St. for the first time as prime minister on Friday

British PM’s 1st day at 10 Downing St. will stretch from nuclear weapons briefing to Larry the cat
News|Political|Sports

Doping-US investigating Chinese swimmers doping case

World Aquatics executive director Brent Nowicki has been subpoenaed by the U.S. government to testify in an investigation into how 23 Chinese swimmers avoided punishment

Doping-US investigating Chinese swimmers doping case
News|Opinion|Political

Officers who defended the Capitol fight falsehoods about Jan. 6 and campaign for Joe Biden

Three and a half years after the Capitol attack, former President Donald Trump still falsely claims the 2020 election was stolen and has promised that if he wins the presidency again he will pardon his supporters who violently beat police and broke into the building to try and overturn the legitimate results

Officers who defended the Capitol fight falsehoods about Jan. 6 and campaign for Joe Biden
News|Political

Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is changing course and will allow officials to place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections in the presidential swing state

Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall

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