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.
International
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
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.
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.
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.
Sam Bankman-Fried to testify in FTX fraud trial, attorney says
October 26, 2023
The maneuver puts Bankman-Fried on the stand to tell the story from his own perspective, but also opens him up to examination by federal prosecutors.
GM, Honda scrap plans to co-develop ‘affordable’ sub-$30,000 EVs
October 26, 2023
The cancellation by GM and Honda is the latest in a growing number of decisions by automakers to scale back or scrap previously announced EV plans.
Alphabet’s stock is having its worst day in a year after cloud revenue missed estimates
October 26, 2023
Google's Cloud revenue miss came in stark contrast to Microsoft's earnings, which showed accelerated growth in its Intelligent Cloud business.
Hurricane Otis batters Acapulco before weakening over southern Mexico
October 26, 2023
Hurricane Otis slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a Category 5 hurricane early Wednesday, bringing dangerous winds and heavy rain to Acapulco.
Apple Raises TV Streaming Price to $9.99
October 26, 2023
The iPhone maker is the latest company to raise prices on streaming services.
Saudi Arabia is working with partners to de-escalate unrest in the region, minister says
October 26, 2023
The United Nations and numerous countries have called for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, so far to no avail.
Apple raises price of Apple TV+ to $9.99 a month
October 25, 2023
The price increases will also hit Apple's Arcade, News+
‘They’re running out of time’: Ukraine’s counteroffensive is gaining urgency as winter approaches
October 25, 2023
Ukrainian forces are desperately trying to battle through deep Russian defenses along the south and east of the country before winter sets in.
Why Exxon and Chevron are doubling down on fossil fuel energy with big acquisitions
October 25, 2023
Exxon and Chevron's recent acquisitions show that despite global decarbonization pushes, the energy transition is likely to be long and slow.
Messaging app Telegram blocks Hamas channels on Android as conflict rages on
October 25, 2023
Telegram blocked access to the official channel of Hamas and the Al-Qassam brigades, its military wing, for Android users, CNBC verified Wednesday.
Israel envoy calls for resignation of UN chief who said Hamas attack ‘did not happen in a vacuum’
October 25, 2023
Israel's ambassador to the U.N. called for the resignation of the organization's secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, following his remarks on the Israel-Hamas conflict and action in Gaza.
IMF chief says Israel-Hamas war is a new cloud on the world’s economic horizon
October 25, 2023
The head of the IMF on Wednesday dubbed the worsening Israel-Hamas conflict as another cloud on the horizon of an already gloomy economic outlook.
Peace talks in the Middle East will take time to resume, World Bank chief says
October 25, 2023
The president of the World Bank said Tuesday that it will be some time before progress toward a more peaceful Middle East can resume in earnest.
Economists fear major disruption if the Israel-Hamas conflict is not contained
October 25, 2023
Israel's subsequent bombardment of Gaza in a bid to eliminate Hamas has increased the risk of a spillover to the wider Middle East region.
UN chief hits back at ‘false’ claim he justified Hamas terror attacks
October 25, 2023
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday firmly rebuked what he described as the “false” claim by top Israeli diplomats that he had sought to justify the terror attacks of 7 October by Hamas in a speech he delivered to the Security Council.
Israel-Palestine: Blockade puts Gaza aid on the line, WHO spotlights soaring mental health needs in Israel
October 25, 2023
Humanitarian operations in Gaza risked grinding to a halt on Wednesday due to the ongoing fuel blockade, while Israel continued to deal with a protracted hostage crisis amid the horrific aftermath of Hamas’ 7 October attacks.