The United States launches attacks against an Iranian island before the elections BBCExclusive | US attacks Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump reduces war risks WSJIran war live: US carries out ‘defensive’ strikes in Strait of Hormuz Al JazeeraOil rises after report of US attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island ReutersU.S. Reportedly attacks Iran’s Qeshm Island as … Read more
Trump to remove Rwanda and South Africa from trade deal with US BBCTrump removes South Africa from African Growth and Opportunity Act trade program The New York TimesUS to remove South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade initiative DW.com Trump gave Africa’s largest economy five demands to restore ties with the US, but Ramaphosa refuses … Read more
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes traded mixed ahead of Tuesday’s open. On Monday, the Dow Jones industrials rose 278 points, but the artificial intelligence sector was hit hard with heavy losses. Following the close, Apple (AAPL) and Palantir Technologies (PLTR) reported their respective quarterly earnings reports. Apple shares … Read more
After being in the news for the past few years for not paying artists, laying off its own workforce, and supporting the genocide in Palestine, Spotify was in the news again this week for shitty reasons, specifically because the company is about to launch a macabre AI-powered remixes/covers feature. Leaving Spotify has been a bleak … Read more
After an offseason filled with court cases with unresolved outcomes for dozens of players fighting for a fifth year of eligibility, the 2026-27 college basketball season is finally here. For the rest of the season, actual basketball games will be the focus in the coming days and weeks. Twenty of the AP’s top 25 preseason … Read more
Most people agree that, outside of science fiction movies, time constantly moves forward. As such, determining how much time has passed since a given event is usually as simple as checking a clock. But what if watches had never been invented? Would it still be possible to find out when (and in what order) different … Read more
Florida health officials have confirmed 485 locally acquired cases of dengue fever this year, as the state grapples with its largest outbreak in decades. Between Oct. 18 and Oct. 24, state surveillance logged 60 new infections, with the Tampa Bay area accounting for roughly 95% of all locally acquired cases recorded statewide, according to the … Read more
The Milwaukee Brewers celebration continues and probably won’t stop for quite some time. After all, the organization and its fan base have never celebrated a World Series title, and the entire state, let alone the city itself, is still on cloud nine after the five-game victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. This page may contain … Read more
A family of four with ties to Austin, including two children ages 4 and 2, were among nine people who died Sunday when a commercial plane bound for the Bahamas crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, according to a joint statement from the victims’ families. The families identified the seven passengers as Adam Robinson; his … Read more
Prime Minister plans to reset Commonwealth nations’ debt as talks begin on slavery apologies BBCKing Charles finds joy and criticism on Caribbean tour The New York TimesKing’s role is not to make policy, Palace says in row over slavery apologies BBCAs debate over reparations grows, Caribbean activists point to example of British family ReutersBurnham to … Read more