Nobel laureate Maria Ressa compared the erosion of US institutions and free speech under the Trump administration to the situation in the Philippines under Duterte. Speaking on The Daily Show, she highlighted Jimmy Kimmel's suspension as a concerning example. Ressa linked Kimmel's suspension to pressure from the Trump administration...
Iran withdrew a resolution condemning attacks on its nuclear facilities, a last-minute decision following intense U.S. lobbying. The U.S. threatened to cut IAEA funding if the resolution passed. The withdrawal comes as European nations are reinstating UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. Iran maintains its program is...
After a 49-year search, the remains of Marion Vinetta Nagle McWhorter, missing since 1974, have been identified through DNA matching with her sister, Valerie Nagle. McWhorter, last seen in Tigard, Oregon, was found near a mountain creek in 1976. The identification was made possible by a DNA profile...
Human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, the fugitive father accused of killing his three young daughters in May, have been discovered in a remote Washington state wooded area. While positive identification is pending DNA confirmation, preliminary findings suggest the remains belong to Decker, who had extensive...
Grocery prices surged 2.7% year-over-year in August, the fastest monthly increase since late 2022. Food industry analyst Phil Lempert attributes this to three factors: Trump-era tariffs, climate change impacting food production, and labor shortages. Coffee prices exemplify this, rising 21.7% due partly to tariffs on Brazilian beans. ...
Intel's stock surged 23% after a $5 billion investment from Nvidia, boosting its Asian suppliers. Japanese companies heavily reliant on Intel, including Lasertec Corp. (up 15%), Ibiden Co. (up 12%), Tokyo Electron Ltd., Screen Holdings Co., and Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., experienced significant share price increases. The investment signals...
The UK government rejects US President Trump's suggestion of military intervention to stop Channel crossings. Trade Secretary Peter Kyle stated the UK Border Force is responsible, with the Navy providing support when needed, but prioritizing national defense. While a second migrant was returned under a new deal with...
Italian driver Fabio Barone achieved a new world record for the fastest car on a boat, reaching 164 kilometers per hour (101.9 mph) on a navy ship near Rome. He surpassed his previous record of 152 kph set last year. The attempt took place on a wet flight...
President Trump is scheduled to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to finalize a deal allowing TikTok to operate in the U.S. The call may also indicate whether a summit to resolve trade disputes will occur. While Trump claims progress on deals, concerns remain about TikTok's...
Apple's new iPhone 17 models, along with AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch Series 11, are reaching customers in Australia and New Zealand. Pre-orders of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max sold out quickly, pushing online shipping into October. However, retail stores are expected to have stock....
