The Supreme Court is reviewing a Hawaii law restricting where guns can be carried in public spaces on private property. The state law bans guns in places like bars and restaurants without owner consent, a measure upheld by the Ninth Circuit but conflicting with a similar New York law. This...
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans due to a hamstring injury. This marks the first game Jackson has missed due to injury since January 2023. Cooper Rush will start in his place as the Ravens, who are 1-3, are plagued...
A fire at Chevron's El Segundo oil refinery is expected to immediately increase Southern California gas prices. The explosion damaged a jet fuel unit, but the extent of disruption to fuel production remains uncertain. With already tight supplies and other refineries facing closures, experts warn of a potential significant price...
Google is introducing developer verification for sideloaded Android apps, requiring a fee and cloud-based checks for most developers. While hobbyists get a free, limited tier, the new system is raising concerns about potential app censorship and increased reliance on Google's services. The verification process, set for Android 16, will focus...
Italy experienced widespread strikes and protests on Friday, with over 2 million people demanding the government take a stronger stance against Israel's war in Gaza. Demonstrators, including trade unionists and students, blocked transport hubs and highways, calling for an end to the occupation and for Italy to cut military ties...
The U.S. Treasury has unveiled draft designs for a $1 commemorative coin honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The coin prominently features President Donald Trump's image, including a depiction of him raising his fist after a recent assassination attempt. The "tails" side will also bear the...
Following their playoff elimination, San Diego Padres players, including Xander Bogaerts and Jose Iglesias, were involved in a heated verbal altercation with umpires after a controversial strike-three call. Manager Mike Shildt defended Bogaerts, who expressed frustration over the call impacting the game. The incident occurred after a 3-1...
OpenAI's invite-only Sora video app is a viral sensation, achieving 56,000 downloads on its first day and climbing to No. 3 overall on the U.S. App Store. Despite initial limitations to U.S. and Canadian users, Sora's launch performance rivals that of other major AI apps like Grok, while still trailing...
Despite the government shutdown halting the official jobs report, alternative data suggests the US labor market remained stable in September. While growth is described as anemic, job losses are not widespread, and employers are hesitant to lay off staff. Indicators show a softening market with fewer openings, particularly for...
Russia's economic growth is slowing significantly, potentially hindering its ability to fund rising defense, security, and social expenditures. Top industrialist Alexander Shokhin warned the current 'managed soft landing' is proving less soft and controlled than anticipated. Projections for GDP growth have been revised downwards, with figures barely exceeding 1% for...
