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

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Entertainment|Sports

It's Luka vs Giannis, with a spot in the Paris Olympics on the line

Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have faced off nine times in their NBA careers, and those games have never disappointed

It's Luka vs Giannis, with a spot in the Paris Olympics on the line
Sports

USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas

After months of planning, it’s time for the U.S. Olympic team — one that will go to the Paris Games later this month seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal — to take the floor

USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
News|Political

How Texas is still investigating migrant aid groups on the border after a judge's scathing order

Texas is widening investigations into aid organizations along the U.S.-Mexico border over claims that nonprofits are helping migrants illegally enter the country

How Texas is still investigating migrant aid groups on the border after a judge's scathing order
Sports

Mike Ford signs with Japan's BayStars

First baseman and designated hitter Mike Ford has signed a contract for the 2024 season with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, the team announced Friday.

Mike Ford signs with Japan's BayStars
Arts|Entertainment

What to stream this week: 'Descendants,' Megan Moroney, 'Sunny' and new HARDY album

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Megan Moroney’s sophomore album ”“Am I Okay

What to stream this week: 'Descendants,' Megan Moroney, 'Sunny' and new HARDY album
Economy|Political

Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up

The Federal Reserve is highlighting the importance of its political independence at a time when Donald Trump, who frequently attacked the Fed’s policymaking in the past, edges closer to formally becoming the Republican nominee for president again

Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up
News|Travel

Air travel is getting worse. That's what passengers are telling the US government

Air travel is getting more miserable

Air travel is getting worse. That's what passengers are telling the US government
Arts|Entertainment

Q&A: Ahead of orchestral tour, Beck says listening to classical music is a 'spiritual' experience

It’s been 30 years since Beck released his breakout lo-fi anthem “Loser.”

Q&A: Ahead of orchestral tour, Beck says listening to classical music is a 'spiritual' experience
News|Political

A look at how settlements have grown in the West Bank over the years

Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades and advanced plans to build thousands of new settlement homes

A look at how settlements have grown in the West Bank over the years
Business|News|Travel

Milan airport to be renamed Silvio Berlusconi airport

Milan's main airport will be renamed after former Italian prime minister and business tycoon Silvio Berlusconi, Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said on Friday.

Milan airport to be renamed Silvio Berlusconi airport
Entertainment|Lifestyle

‘Summer House’ star Lindsay Hubbard announces pregnancy

‘Summer House’ star Lindsay Hubbard announces pregnancy

‘Summer House’ star Lindsay Hubbard announces pregnancy
Business|Economy

Payments processor NCR Voyix explores sale of digital banking unit, sources say

Payments processor NCR Voyix is exploring the sale of its digital banking business which it hopes will fetch as much as $3 billion, people familiar

Payments processor NCR Voyix explores sale of digital banking unit, sources say
News|Political

Trump disavows Project 2025 transition plan after a key official calls for a new American Revolution

Former President Donald Trump is seeking to distance himself from a plan for a massive overhaul of the federal government drafted by some of his former administration officials

Trump disavows Project 2025 transition plan after a key official calls for a new American Revolution
Business|Economy|Health

Carlyle in talks to buy Baxter's kidney care unit, source says

Private equity firm Carlyle Group is in exclusive talks to acquire Baxter International's kidney care spinoff Vantive for more than $4 billion, including debt, a person familiar with the

Carlyle in talks to buy Baxter's kidney care unit, source says
News|Political

U.S. citizens in Congo coup attempt tell court they were forced to join

Two U.S. citizens on trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo over their role in an attempted coup in May, told a court on Friday that they were threatened by the

U.S. citizens in Congo coup attempt tell court they were forced to join
Business|Sports

Catie Griggs resigns as president of business operations for the Seattle Mariners

Catie Griggs has resigned as president of business operations for the Seattle Mariners

Catie Griggs resigns as president of business operations for the Seattle Mariners
Environment|News

Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West

Firefighters have made progress against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage assessments have raised the number of destroyed structures to 25 and forecasters say heat and fire risk are expanding on the West Coast

Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West
News|Political

Citing Supreme Court immunity ruling, Trump's lawyers seek to freeze the classified documents case

Donald Trump has asked a federal judge to freeze the classified documents case against him in light of a Supreme Court ruling this week that said former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution

Citing Supreme Court immunity ruling, Trump's lawyers seek to freeze the classified documents case
News|Political

'Astonished' Germany says Hungary cancelled foreign minister meeting

Hungary has cancelled a meeting for Monday in Budapest with Germany's foreign minister and her Hungarian counterpart, a German foreign ministry official said on Friday.

'Astonished' Germany says Hungary cancelled foreign minister meeting
Sports

Tennis-Sinner flattens Kecmanovic to reach Wimbledon fourth round

Jannik Sinner switched to cruise mode at Wimbledon as the world number one breezed past unseeded Serb Miomir Kecmanovic 6-1 6-4 6-2 for a place in the fourth

Tennis-Sinner flattens Kecmanovic to reach Wimbledon fourth round
Sports

Tennis-Alcaraz stretched, Sinner sublime, Raducanu roars on at Wimbledon

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was stretched to the limit en route to the Wimbledon fourth round but world number one Jannik Sinner, his likely semi-final

Tennis-Alcaraz stretched, Sinner sublime, Raducanu roars on at Wimbledon
Health|Science

Horse tests positive for viral disease that spreads through blood, first known case in 11 years in the state

Horse tests positive for viral disease that spreads through blood, first known case in 11 years in the state

Horse tests positive for viral disease that spreads through blood, first known case in 11 years in the state
Sports

Tennis-Djokovic faces tricky Popyrin test in Wimbledon third round

The third round of Wimbledon continues at the All England Club on Saturday as the world's top players battle for Grand Slam glory in London.

Tennis-Djokovic faces tricky Popyrin test in Wimbledon third round
News|Political

US lawmaker says Israeli hostage photos were vandalized in protest

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US lawmaker says Israeli hostage photos were vandalized in protest
News|Political

US nuclear missile program costs soar to around $160 billion, sources say

The cost of an Air Force program to replace aging nuclear missiles has ballooned to about $160 billion from $95.8 billion, three people familiar with the matter

US nuclear missile program costs soar to around $160 billion, sources say

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