The NBA is back and expanding its global reach. Here’s how
October 26, 2023
As international interest in NBA games rises to record levels, the league is exploring new ways to cater to its global fans.
UC Berkeley takes fire after extra credit offered in class for attending pro-Palestinian student ‘walkout’
October 26, 2023
A class at UC Berkeley offered a group of students extra credit if they attended a student walkout protest in support of Gaza and the Palestinians.
Survivor of Hamas terror lost too many friends to count, says October 7 was ‘only the first shot’
October 26, 2023
The families of Hamas hostages will lobby Congress in hopes of their safe return as many share their firsthand accounts of the terror group's bloody incursion earlier this month
S&P 500 tumbles to the lowest since June, Nasdaq heads for worst day since February: Live updates
October 26, 2023
Tech stocks struggled on Wednesday as Wall Street parsed the latest slate of quarterly results while Treasury yields surged.
Philippines ranks 100th out of 140 nations on rule of law –WJP
October 26, 2023
Among the East Asia and Pacific Region, the Philippines is at 13th place out of 15 other Asian nations on the rule of law index.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Netanyahu says Israel is preparing a ground invasion; fuel and other supplies run dangerously low in Gaza
October 26, 2023
The Israel Defense Forces insist that fuel is present in Gaza, but that Hamas is monopolizing it.
Man trapped in NYC jewelry vault overnight saved by timer that automatically opened it
October 26, 2023
A man trapped inside a steel-reinforced concrete jewelry vault at New York City's World Diamond Tower was freed by an automatic lock system after rescuers failed to retrieve him.
Biden denies accuracy of Gaza casualty numbers, has ‘no confidence’ in Hamas-run health ministry
October 26, 2023
President Biden says he has "no confidence" in the casualty statistics provided by the Hamas-gun Gaza health ministry on Wednesday.
Ex-Columbia councilwoman clinches Dem nomination for deep-blue SC state Senate seat
October 26, 2023
Former Columbia, South Carolina Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, a Democrat, has won her party's nomination to succeed the late state Sen. John Scott.
Trump takes witness stand, fined $10,000 over latest gag order violation in fraud trial
October 26, 2023
Donald Trump will get another chance to stare down Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney, in court, as Cohen testifies in Trump's fraud trial.
Jefferies analyst says Microsoft can take cloud market share away from Amazon
October 26, 2023
Brent Thill believes Microsoft has the upper hand in taking cloud market share, which should also help the firm's artificial intelligence story.
Mike Johnson elected House speaker, putting Louisiana Republican in the spotlight
October 26, 2023
Mike Johnson was elected unanimously by the 220 Republicans who voted, despite being the fourth nominee tapped by the fractious conference in two weeks.
How to play Alphabet’s stock after its worst slide in more than a year, according to Wall Street
October 26, 2023
Wall Street weighs in on Alphabet's cloud disappointment and what it means for the Google parent's shares.
US defense commitment to Philippines ‘ironclad’ — Biden
October 26, 2023
President Joe Biden said Wednesday after collisions between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea that the US defense commitment to the Philippines is "ironclad."
Putin oversees Russian military drill simulating ‘massive retaliatory nuclear strike’: reports
October 26, 2023
Russian leader Vladimir Putin reportedly directed military exercises simulating a nuclear strike in response to a nuclear attack as war rages in Ukraine.
Amazon’s focus on speed, surveillance drives higher warehouse worker injuries, study finds
October 26, 2023
Amazon warehouse workers are suffering physical injuries and mental stress on the job due to Amazon's focus on speed and pervasive surveillance, per a study.
2 dead, 5 injured in wrong-way Wisconsin truck crash
October 26, 2023
A truck heading south in a northbound lane on U.S. Highway 151 in Dodge County, Wisconsin, struck a Kia sedan head-on and killed two of its occupants.
Meta to report third-quarter earnings after the bell
October 26, 2023
Wall Street is expecting Meta to show accelerating revenue growth after a tough stretch for the company's advertising business
Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuum
October 26, 2023
The US House of Representatives elected Republican Mike Johnson, a conservative with little leadership experience, as its speaker on Wednesday after a turbulent three weeks that left the rudderless chamber unable to respond to the Middle East crisis or...
Israeli cabinet deciding on Gaza invasion timing, Netanyahu says, pledging to exact ‘highest price’
October 26, 2023
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country's cabinet is “deciding" when a possible Gaza ground invasion will take place.
Female-led IDF combat squad eliminates nearly 100 Hamas terrorists in firefights along border, report says
October 26, 2023
Lt.-Col. Or Ben-Yehuda, of the Caracal Battalion, said her squad of co-ed combat troops eliminated around 100 Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel.
Biden nominee for Israel ambassador Jack Lew advances in Senate committee, headed to floor vote
October 26, 2023
Senate panel advances Biden's Israel ambassador nominee Jack Lew amid GOP opposition; full floor vote to follow.
Boeing cuts 737 Max delivery forecast as production issues dent third-quarter results
October 26, 2023
Boeing also posted a wider-than-expected loss for the third quarter.
California’s Newsom has surprise meeting in Beijing with China’s Xi , gets torched for climate ‘fearmongering’
October 26, 2023
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his surprise meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing focused on combatting climate change, fentanyl.
Soccer league ends season early, blames local Dem officials for ignoring crime-riddled homeless camp
October 26, 2023
A Seattle area youth soccer league is calling it quits for the season amid an increase in crime from a nearby homeless camp - a problem blamed on Democrat leaders.
House Republicans jeer reporter, tell her to ‘shut up’ and ‘go away’ during Mike Johnson presser
October 26, 2023
GOP lawmakers ripped ABC News reporter Rachel Scott after she asked House Speaker nominee Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., about his views on the 2020 presidential election results.
Official Swedish dictionary completed after 140 years
October 26, 2023
The definitive record of the Swedish language has been completed after 140 years, with the dictionary's final volume sent to the printer's last week, its editor said Wednesday.
Jean-Claude Van Damme’s experience filming ‘Friends’ was ‘strange’: ‘I’m ashamed of myself’
October 26, 2023
Jean-Claude Van Damme's experience filming "Friends" was "strange." The actor explained he was "ashamed" of his acting in his second season cameo on the 90s show.
Mike Johnson elected House speaker three weeks after Kevin McCarthy’s historic ouster
October 26, 2023
The House of Representatives chose a new speaker on Wednesday after three weeks of intraparty disarray following the historic ouster of former Speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy.
State budgets anticipate rise in demand for school vouchers as more families qualify
October 26, 2023
Wealthier families in certain states are now able to use taxpayer money for paying private school tuition, and the option may soon begin to strain state budgets.
Feds charge 4 in $21M catalytic converter theft ring
October 26, 2023
Federal officials are charging four Minnesota men in connection with a multimillion-dollar scheme to sell stolen catalytic converters to buyers across the country
Tired of Frayed Charging Cables? This Chic Fix Only Costs $8
October 26, 2023
Apple’s new cables will be braided, making them sturdier. But if you’re not buying a new phone, here are some other cures, including a low-budget hack.
White House to unveil AI executive order on Monday — reports
October 26, 2023
US President Joe Biden's administration is expected to unveil its long-awaited artificial intelligence executive order on Monday, according to media reports.
6 popular stops to see on your travels through Idaho, the Gem State
October 26, 2023
Idaho is filled with attractions to make your vacation special. From nature-filled hikes to a thrilling theme park, there is truly something for everyone.
Missing university professor ‘may be in danger’ after not showing up to class: police
October 26, 2023
Police believe University of Rochester Economics and Management Professor Heikki Rantakari, 44, may be in danger after he failed to show up to a scheduled class on Saturday morning.
Rep. Dean Phillips to launch a 2024 Democratic presidential primary challenge against Biden
October 26, 2023
Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota is expected on Friday to announce a long-shot 2024 Democratic primary challenge against President Biden, people familiar with the lawmaker's plans say
Secretary of State Antony Blinken asked Qatari leader to ‘tone down Al Jazeera’s’ war coverage: report
October 26, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he asked the Qatari prime minister "to tone down Al Jazeera's rhetoric about the war in Gaza," according to sources that spoke to Axios.
More than 20 US service members injured in drone and rocket attacks in the Middle East in just one week
October 26, 2023
More than 20 U.S. troops have been injured in rocket and drone attacks at bases in Iraq and Syria over the past week, a Pentagon official told Fox News Digital.