Jerry West: Basketball great and architect of NBA champions
June 13, 2024
Obsessive perfectionism and a deadly jump shot made Jerry West, who died on Wednesday at age 86, one of the greatest guards in NBA history.
Brittany’s new lot offerings deliver fresh opportunities, great returns
June 13, 2024
Investors and homebuyers today are increasingly showing keener interest toward lot investments. This type of property, after all, offers greater flexibility and lower upfront costs. At the same time, lots present a promising avenue for substantial retu...
China and India lead the charge as digital wallets overtake cash and cards in Asia
June 13, 2024
Consumers in Asia-Pacific are the biggest users of digital wallets as physical cards and cash usage continue to decline, according to the a report by Worldpay.
Duplantis misses on 3 pole vault world record attempts to conclude Euros
June 13, 2024
ROME— Armand Duplantis still has some work to do before extending his pole vault world record again. The American-born Swede, known as “Mondo,” missed three attempts at clearing 6.25 meters at the European Championships on Wednesday. But the Olympic an...
Canada wildfire season starts better than feared–officials
June 13, 2024
OTTAWA — Canada’s 2024 wildfire season got off to a better start than feared with fewer fires and areas burned than average, but officials said Wednesday they are still braced for an uptick in activity. Emergency Preparedness Minister Harji...
Revolut moves global HQ to heart of London’s financial district as it awaits UK bank license
June 13, 2024
Revolut has purchased a 10-year lease for a new global headquarters in the YY London building in the center of Canary Wharf.
Virginia state trooper hit during DUI stop after another impaired driver slams into patrol vehicle
June 13, 2024
Virginia State Police trooper C. Aziz was hit by an impaired driver early Tuesday morning while stopping a separate motorist for driving under the influence.
CNBC Daily Open: Fed signals just one rate cut
June 13, 2024
The Fed expects to cut rates only once this year, down from the three quarter-point reductions projected after slow progress towards its inflation target.
Fintech has hit a bottom after plunge in valuations and squeeze on funding, execs and VCs say
June 13, 2024
"Investors are now in the AI mindset," the CEO of Nium told CNBC. "Like, whatever it costs. I want in on AI. They're going to burn a lot of money."
Cayetano lauds ‘resilient’ Philippines-China ties on Philippine Independence Day
June 13, 2024
"If you ask me to describe our relationship with Hong Kong in particular, and China in general, it is resilient. [There are] issues and problems [that we face], but we always find a way to become brothers and sisters again," said Cayetano, who previous...
Trump-backed John Lee wins GOP primary in competitive Nevada House race
June 13, 2024
John Lee, the former mayor of North Las Vegas, has won the GOP primary for Nevada's 4th Congressional district and will take on incumbent Democrat Rep. Steven Horsford in November.
A staggering 90% of employees in the UK are ‘quiet quitting’ as they seek out other opportunities, Gallup report says
June 13, 2024
Only 10% of UK workers were found to be engaged at work, a Gallup report found.
3 Pinoys hurt in Kuwait fire
June 13, 2024
Three Filipinos were injured in a fire that hit a six-storey building in south of Kuwait City, which houses nearly 200 foreign workers, the Department of Migrant Workers said Thursday.
Secret UFO civilization, aliens could be here on Earth already: Harvard scientists
June 13, 2024
A speculative new paper from researchers from Harvard and Montana Technological University suggested that advanced aliens could be living secretly on Earth.
Celtics hold off desperate Mavs, go up 3-0 in finals
June 13, 2024
By taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, the Boston Celtics pull within one victory of their 18th title in franchise history
NBA: Celtics hold off desperate Mavs, go up 3-0 in Finals
June 13, 2024
Jayson Tatum poured in 31 points and Jaylen Brown supplied 30 as the Boston Celtics held off a late rally by the Dallas Mavericks for a 106-99 victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Celtics survive Mavericks’ valiant comeback attempt, take commanding 3-0 NBA Finals lead
June 13, 2024
The Boston Celtics held strong as the Dallas Mavericks tried to come back from a 21-point deficit and won Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 106-99.
Sony Pictures is buying Alamo Drafthouse theater chain
June 13, 2024
Sony Pictures has acquired Alamo Drafthouse, the seventh-largest movie theater chain in North America.
Kentucky man joins ISIS, planned on shooting planes, martyrdom, DOJ says
June 13, 2024
A Kentucky man, who joined the terrorist organization, ISIS, discussed shooting down planes and martyrdom, the Department of Justice revealed.
Lionel Messi: ‘Inter Miami will be the last club in my career’
June 13, 2024
Lionel Messi is aware that the clock is ticking on his playing career.
Deer crashes through bus windshield while driver calmly continues his route in Rhode Island
June 13, 2024
Three passengers were injured on Monday in Rhode Island after a deer jumped through the windshield of a RIPTA bus in Warwick, according to officials.
Watchdog warns Biden admin’s vetting of asylum seekers, illegal immigrants has ‘dangerous’ weaknesses
June 13, 2024
A new Department of Homeland Security Inspector General report revealed concerning information showing that DHS has not been effectively screening non-citizens and asylum seekers.
Country’s food police recall various types of instant noodles for being too spicy
June 13, 2024
A South Korean company's spicy noodles were recalled by Denmark's food authorities after the products were found to contain too much capsaicin, which is a neurotoxin.
Jake Paul discusses his biggest issues with state of country, what ‘young people want’ out of a president
June 13, 2024
Jake Paul appeared on "Jesse Watters Tonight" on Wednesday night to discuss the biggest issues in the United States and what his generation wants in a president.
Fani Willis files ‘last ditch effort’ to dismiss the appeal to have her disqualified from Trump’s Georgia case
June 13, 2024
DA Fani Willis has filed a motion to dismiss the appeal by Trump and co-defendants in his case to have her disqualified from litigation over her romantic affair Nathan Wade.
Chinese Coast Guard bullying escalates after WPS fishing ban — group
June 13, 2024
Fishers’ group New Masinloc Fishermen Association said the bullying by the Chinese Coast Guard has intensified after China banned fishing activities in areas in the WPS that include the Philippines territory.
Multiple illegal immigrants wanted for murder arrested in 2-week-span in Houston
June 13, 2024
ERO Houston announced that they were able to successfully detain five illegal immigrants who are fugitives and wanted in connection to murder or homicide in the US as well as other countries.
SEAN HANNITY: The world’s most dangerous terrorists are coming across Joe Biden’s wide-open southern border
June 13, 2024
Fox News host Sean Hannity dismantles President Biden's border policy ahead of the 2024 presidential election on "Hannity."
Man killed after getting electrocuted in seaside resort jacuzzi
June 13, 2024
A Texas man was electrocuted to death, and a woman suffered serious burns while they were in a hot tub at a Mexican resort.
Atlanta bus hijacking suspect was interviewed by reporters as witness after food court shooting
June 13, 2024
The man who allegedly hijacked a bus in Atlanta and killed a passenger was a witness to a food court shooting just hours before and was interviewed by reporters.
Donald Trump confirms appearance on upcoming episode of Logan Paul’s podcast
June 13, 2024
Logan Paul, 29, rose to fame on social media and has since turned to professional boxer. The podcast host is the Jake Paul's older brother.
Inside Neuroelectrics, the brain science start-up hoping to curb epilepsy and depression
June 13, 2024
Barcelona-based start-up Neuroelectrics is developing therapies that it says will improve the lives of people living with brain disease. The group manufactures around 400 devices which it ships to 75 different countries worldwide each year. CNBC Tech t...
Congressional Baseball Game descends into chaos after protesters storm field
June 13, 2024
Several people jumped onto the field at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., Wednesday evening as lawmakers held their annual charity baseball game.
JESSE WATTERS: If Biden wins, the kingmakers will get to work
June 13, 2024
Fox News host Jesse Watters weighs in on concerns facing President Biden's cognitive health amid speculation a "swap" could be in play on "Jesse Watters Primetime."
Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis out for Game 3 of NBA Finals
June 13, 2024
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will miss Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night due to a lower left leg injury.
Camels run loose at amusement park with guests ‘jumping into pens’: ‘That dude almost died’
June 13, 2024
Cedar Point, an amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, said that there were no injuries after two camels broke out of their enclosure on Tuesday and roamed free.
Mexico finds the remains of some of the 63 miners who died 18 years ago
June 13, 2024
Mexican authorities announced they have found the remains of around 63 miners who were trapped in a coal mine 18 years ago in northern Mexico; 8 of the 73 miners on duty survived.
Tiger mosquitoes blamed for spread of dengue fever: ‘Most invasive species’
June 13, 2024
As dengue fever continues to spread throughout Europe, experts are blaming an invasive mosquito species as the culprit. Infectious disease experts share words of caution.