U.S. and China fight to 40-40 draw for most Olympic gold medals
August 12, 2024
It’s the first stalemate in Summer Games history, and it took a nail-biting U.S. women's basketball win in the final action of Paris 2024 to make happen.
International
China’s bond market is rattled as central bank squares off with bond bulls
August 12, 2024
China's bond market is on the edge following disruptions as the central bank started intervening heavily to stem a plunge in yields despite a struggling economy.
Fund manager — who’s consistently beaten the S&P 500 — names a key stock to own if recession hits
August 12, 2024
Sean Peche, fund manager at Ranmore Fund Management, names a stock to own in a high interest rate environment when consumers are feeling the squeeze.
Goldman Sachs names the Japanese stocks to buy right now — and gives 2 over 50% upside
August 12, 2024
Goldman Sachs sees several opportunities in Japan, naming the "stocks to own" right now.
Trump promotes false Harris AI crowd size conspiracy
August 12, 2024
Donald Trump has so far held one rally in August, compared to Kamala Harris' busy swing of travel to battleground states over the past week.
LVMH puts mark on Olympics as luxury brands embrace sports
August 12, 2024
The 2024 Paris Games have seen a luxury touch from Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, part of luxury fashion entering the sports world.
Hollywood icons of the past take new star turn, with celebrity estates cashing in on AI voice cloning deals
August 12, 2024
Celebrity estate are signing AI voice licensing deals, allowing audio of Hollywood icons to be cloned and offered as narrators in reading apps.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ tops $1 billion at the global box office
August 11, 2024
"Deadpool & Wolverine" topped $1 billion at the global box office over the weekend, becoming only the second R-rated film to achieve this feat.
Harris matches Trump proposal to ban taxes on tips at Las Vegas rally
August 11, 2024
Donald Trump proposed eliminating taxes on tips at his Las Vegas rally in June.
Insurers deemed mold too risky decades ago. That coverage gap still surprises homeowners
August 11, 2024
Water damage, including mold, accounts for about a quarter of homeowners insurance losses, data shows. But consumers may find their insurance policy caps or excludes it.
China stocks escaped much of the latest sell-off. Signals for whether to buy
August 11, 2024
The latest global market volatility has reinforced China's status as a distinct market, even if growth has slowed recently.
Europe inflation may spike on Olympics and Taylor Swift, but UBS says it won’t hit locals’ wallets
August 11, 2024
According to UBS, the Paris Olympics, as well as the Eras Tour, are causing demand shocks without impacting the average consumers' spending power.
How Warren Buffett’s big Japanese investments fared in the global market rout
August 11, 2024
The Japanese stocks Buffett holds initially cratered as much as 30% but bounced back by the end of the week, in tandem with the broader market.
Novel Ideas to Cool Data Centers: Liquid in Pipes or a Dunking Bath
August 11, 2024
Nvidia is trying a novel method of keeping its cutting-edge servers cool and limiting the use of power-hungry air conditioning.
How Elon Musk Is Using His Empire to Kickstart xAI
August 11, 2024
The billionaire is mobilizing resources around artificial intelligence. Some Tesla shareholders are suing to make him stop.
From villains to Indiana Jones: Everything we learned at Disney’s parks panel at the 2024 D23 Expo
August 11, 2024
Disney's classic baddies are getting their own theme park land at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida.
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies at Age 56
August 11, 2024
The Silicon Valley native joined Google as one of its earliest employees, was instrumental in its rise and stepped down last year after nearly a decade running its video platform.
Trump campaign says it was hacked by foreign actors
August 11, 2024
U.S. officials became aware of an Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump earlier this summer.
Tech companies want nuclear power. Some utilities are throwing up roadblocks
August 11, 2024
Investors are looking at nuclear plants as an increasingly valuable resource as data centers' power needs grow.
Disney is hoping for a box office rebound built on sequels, prequels and pixie dust
August 11, 2024
As Disney seeks to rebuild its reputation and recapture magic at the box office, it is relying heavily on existing, and beloved, franchises.
Markets just had the most volatile week since the pandemic outbreak — What we learned
August 10, 2024
An extended period of a slow and steady stock market rally is over for Wall Street, and there are some signs that the volatility is not done yet.
Israel airstrike on Gaza school kills more than 100, Hamas-run media office says
August 10, 2024
More than 100 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike on a Gaza school sheltering displaced people, the Hamas-run Gaza government said on Saturday.
The Screen Time You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About
August 10, 2024
Understanding what you actually do on your phone can help you make smarter adjustments.
Tech Bros Are Betting They Can Help Win a War With China
August 10, 2024
Billions of dollars of venture capital is flowing into defense-tech startups focused on futuristic, AI-enabled weapons. Palmer Luckey’s Anduril is their biggest bet.
Why Every Big Tech Company Has Failed to Dethrone Nvidia as King of AI
August 10, 2024
Nvidia, like Apple, shows that if you want to become a giant, you’ve got to be as good at software as you are at hardware.
More than half of new cars sold in China are now electric or hybrid
August 9, 2024
New energy vehicles outsold traditional fuel-powered passenger cars in July, according to China Passenger Car Association data.
Chip Maker SMIC’s Shares Jump on Earnings Beat, Strong Guidance
August 9, 2024
Shares in Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. rose sharply in Hong Kong on its better-than-expected quarterly results and rosy guidance, signaling a stronger recovery in demand.
Kamala Harris holding rally in Pennsylvania to introduce running mate after securing Democratic nomination
August 6, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a rally Tuesday in Pennsylvania to reveal her running mate. This is her first visit to Pennsylvania as the Democratic presidential nominee.
Trump’s defamation lawsuit against ABC throws wrench into network’s debate plans
August 6, 2024
Former President Trump announced he was backing out of the Sept. 10 ABC debate as his defamation lawsuit against the Disney-owned network moves forward.
Ozempic patients may face dangerous risks during surgery, doctors warn
August 6, 2024
Patients who are taking GLP-1 medications — including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and others — could face complications during surgery, recent research has shown. Doctors shared cautionary advice.
What is GARM? ‘Collusive’ ad group allegedly targeting conservatives faces grilling from top House committee
August 6, 2024
GARM claims to be an apolitical group that assists companies with advertising while some Republicans claim it has a more sinister goal.
FBI arrests man in Las Vegas for allegedly extorting Instagram users after he gloated on podcast
August 6, 2024
Idriss Qibaa faces federal charges after boasting about his alleged social media extortion scheme on the No Jumper podcast, alerting the FBI to his scheme.
Armie Hammer’s mother says actor is ‘baby-stepping back to Jesus’ after cannibalism accusations
August 6, 2024
Armie Hammer's mother, Dru Hammer, opened up about the allegations of sexual abuse and cannibalism that led to her son's downfall in Hollywood and how he is finding his way back to his faith.
NewsAlert: De Grasse coach has credentials pulled
August 6, 2024
The Canadian Olympic Committee says it has revoked Olympic accreditation from sprinting coach Rana Reider.
The COC says "new information" has come to light about the appropriateness of accrediting Reider, who coaches six-time Canadian Olympic medallis...
The COC says "new information" has come to light about the appropriateness of accrediting Reider, who coaches six-time Canadian Olympic medallis...
Texas man sentenced to 40 years in prison for decapitating his wife, leaving her head in the shower
August 6, 2024
A Texas man was sentenced to four decades in prison as part of a plea agreement after pleading guilty to decapitating his newlywed wife in 2023.
It’s official: Vice President Kamala Harris formally wins the Democratic presidential nomination
August 6, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris is now formally the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nominee, following the conclusion of a virtual roll call.
GREG GUTFELD: Choosing to be special instead of unique should come with a warning
August 6, 2024
'Gutfeld!' panelists discuss what makes a person unique.
Sen. Hawley reveals new whistleblower claims about Secret Service failures at Trump rally: ‘Scared to death’
August 6, 2024
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., told Jesse Watters on Monday night that he's been in touch with whistleblowers who say the lead site agent at the Butler rally was known to be incompetent.