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New York, United States – Major global auction houses are reporting one of their strongest starts to a year, as surging wealth tied to technology, artificial intelligence and buoyant stock markets drives record prices fo…
Former South Carolina police officer Dan Hiers Jr., 53, has been returned to the United States from China after more than 20 years as a fugitive, the U.S. Marshals Service said Thursday. Hiers was taken into custody in S…
Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has reached an agreement with former national team midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become head coach on a four-year contract, Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported on Friday. Pirlo, 47, c…
A coalition of 25 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia has filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island against the Trump administration, naming FEMA and the Departm…
NEW ORLEANS — Fired former “60 Minutes” correspondent Cecilia Vega has publicly alleged that CBS News executive Bari Weiss pushed for political interference in her reporting and attempted to alter fundamental facts in he…
Etched, a San Jose, California-based artificial intelligence chip startup, has raised $300 million in a Series C round led by Sequoia Capital, valuing the company at $10.3 billion. The raise, completed roughly seven mont…
Las Vegas, Nevada is experiencing sustained triple-digit summer temperatures, prompting an extreme heat warning from the National Weather Service that extends through the next seven days. Forecasts call for highs reachin…
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Marvel Studios returned to Hall H with major updates on its upcoming film slate, unveiling the final trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and new footage from Avengers: Doomsday. The Spider-…
United States-based Intel reported a sharp acceleration in growth in its latest quarter, posting second-quarter revenue of $16.13 billion, about 25% higher than a year earlier and well above Wall Street’s $14.3 billion c…
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have transformed their season with a dramatic July turnaround after a poor first half of the year. On July 1, Boston held a 37–48 record, sat at the bottom of the division and trailed first pl…
Miami, Florida — Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has contributed $10 million to U.S. Representative Byron Donalds’ campaign for Florida governor, a sum described as instantly transforming the financial contour…
SAN DIEGO – Hollywood star Johnny Depp made a dramatic return to the mainstream spotlight at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, stepping onto the Hall H stage in full Ebenezer Scrooge costume to launch the first official teaser t…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order enacting a one-year moratorium on construction of new hyperscale artificial intelligence data centers across the state, making New York the first U.S. state to…
WASHINGTON — Anthony Davis is locked in a high-stakes contract standoff with the Washington Wizards, creating uncertainty over his long-term future with the franchise as he approaches a pivotal point in his current deal.…
Washington officials have accused Beijing-based Moonshot AI of large-scale intellectual property theft from U.S. artificial intelligence developer Anthropic, according to a formal announcement by senior White House techn…
NEW YORK — U.S. large-cap technology stocks recorded their steepest one-day selloff since April 2025 as investors reassessed the payoff from heavy artificial intelligence spending and rapidly exited high-valuation growth…
Argentine fans of Spanish singer Rosalía have reacted angrily after she reshared a social media video perceived as mocking Argentina’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. The clip, originally posted by US-Lebanes…
The U.S. labor market has recorded weekly initial jobless claims of 187,000, the lowest level in 57 years, according to newly released government data. The figure indicates that employers are retaining workers despite on…
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an Axios interview Thursday that he is close to deciding on a new large-scale military attack on Iran, potentially exceeding the scope of the earlier Operation Epic Fury launched on Fe…
Advantech has introduced new server and network platforms built on AMD’s EPYC 9006 Series processors, aiming to speed deployment of artificial intelligence infrastructure from core data centers to edge environments. Anno…
Washington, United States – The U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected a Democratic-led war powers resolution that sought to bar further military action against Iran without explicit authorization from Congress, voting 49–47 a…
A sewage transport barge exploded on the Hudson River in New York City on the morning of July 24, killing one municipal employee and injuring two others, according to fire officials. The barge, used to move untreated sew…
Madonna has formally denied viral social media rumors that she was seated in U.S. President Donald Trump’s VIP suite during the recent FIFA World Cup final in Russia. Online users had circulated clips and screenshots cla…
New York, United States – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed an urgent interim cleanup plan for mercury-contaminated sediment and soil along the lower two miles of Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County. T…
An online petition calling for a replay of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final surpassed 88,900 signatures on Friday, July 24, 2026, following Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium. Launc…