At a combative first debate, Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa traded barbs over Israel, affordability, and President Trump. Cuomo cast Mamdani as a democratic socialist with little experience; Mamdani replied that he values integrity and recognizes Israel’s right to exist, but not any state built...
As respiratory virus season returns in the U.S., the CDC's annual outlook expects peak hospitalizations from COVID-19, flu and RSV to mirror last season. Public health experts urge vaccination. The CDC has shifted COVID-19 shots to individual, provider-guided decisions, though most people who opt in will need just one dose....
The S&P 500 is up roughly 13% year to date through Oct. 13, rebounding more than 20% since an April pullback following President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. If momentum holds, 2025 could deliver a third straight double‑digit rise—an uncommon streak seen only in the 1920s, 1930s, 1950s, and 1990s. Today’s...
British officials moved to overturn a police-backed ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters attending the Nov. 6 Europa League match at Aston Villa, after condemnation from politicians, sports bodies and Jewish groups. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the recommendation “the wrong decision,” while UEFA urged authorities to enable safe travel....
Enzo Maresca said Chelsea forward Cole Palmer will be out for six more weeks with a groin injury, reversing earlier hopes of a quicker return. Palmer, who left after 21 minutes in last month’s loss at Manchester United, has made just two starts this season. Maresca praised his importance and...
The Court of Justice of the European Union issued two advisory rulings after courts in Austria and Spain asked for guidance, siding with the airlines in both. In a delay claim against Austrian Airlines, the CJEU said a lightning strike can be an “extraordinary circumstance” limiting liability if the carrier...
Senior government figures will meet Friday over a Safety Advisory Group ruling that bars Maccabi Tel-Aviv supporters from the Nov. 6 Europa League match at Aston Villa. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the decision “wrong” and said police should ensure fans can attend safely, while culture minister Ian Murray said...
Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco said Thursday night's 33-31 win over the Steelers, and the chance to throw to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, is what motivates him to keep playing into his 40s. He called the down-to-the-wire finish "a lot of fun," noting how defenses must account for both receivers....
Israel says an August airstrike targeting Houthi leaders has killed Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, the Yemeni rebels’ military chief, a death the Houthis also acknowledged. Their statement said al-Ghamari died alongside his 13-year-old son and others, without giving a date. Israeli officials said he died of wounds and...
Amid U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and newly authorized CIA operations in Venezuela, Sen. Tim Kaine is pushing a bipartisan resolution to bar President Trump from unilaterally declaring war on the country. Filed Thursday with Sens. Adam Schiff and Rand Paul, the measure will reach the Senate after a 10-day...
