Two ships sank in the Strait of Hormuz this week after being hit by Iranian strikes amid escalating violence in the critical waterway. A Singapore-registered container ship, the GFS Pride, was attacked while transiting the strait on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The ship caught fire after … Read more
How a toy made in China arrives at an American retailer BBC
Google is testing a major firmware update for Google Home, Home Mini, Nest Mini, and Nest Audio. Google has long implemented a speaker firmware preview program. Version 3.79.550760 was released today with five major features: Audio and media volume and streaming improvements Configuration and connectivity improvements on WiFi issues Improvements to the Google Assistant input … Read more
Michaels: Ditka was ‘a true, true legend’ October 14, 2026 12:20 pm Al Michaels joins the Dan Patrick Show to share some memories of the late Mike Ditka, the lack of vegetables in his diet, turning 82, and more.
One of the most dangerous glaciers on Earth is emerging as a potentially larger driver of future sea level rise than previously thought. A team of glaciologists from the University of California and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory developed a new ice sheet model to obtain a more accurate projection of the melting of the Thwaites … Read more
Study design and participantsThis retrospective case–control study followed institutional guidelines and was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), protocol number 17-581. The requirement for informed consent was waived because the study involved secondary analysis of previously acquired PET–CT imaging and clinical data, posed no more than minimal risk … Read more
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated using AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve results. Police are investigating a woman’s report that she was sexually assaulted during a fraternity party near the University of Chicago campus, an allegation … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is threatening legal action against California unless state and local officials review a list of potential noncitizens on their voter rolls. Acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter sent letters Tuesday to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Los Angeles County Clerk-Recorder Dean Logan with a list of names … Read more
After the meeting, Downing Street said the two men had emphasized how Russia had launched “blatant and indiscriminate attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure” following President Trump’s call for an energy ceasefire. It was clear, they agreed, that “Russia had no interest in peace.”
Two years ago, Delta Air Lines raised the bar for what luxury could look like at U.S. airports when it cut the ribbon on its first Delta One Lounge in New York. There was a luxurious check-in lounge, a real spa, and authentic high-quality, restaurant-quality food. And good food has been a staple as the … Read more