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Nigeria: The Dangote Group announced it will sponsor and participate in the Kano International Trade Fair, running 22 November to 6 December 2025. Company communications director Anthony Chiejina said Dangote will host d…
Harrisonburg, Virginia — James Madison University announced that its Nov. 22 home game against Washington State will be held as the first Marvel Super Hero Day. The football program unveiled on Friday that players will w…
SLINGERLANDS, N.Y. Plug Power Inc. will hold a virtual Special Meeting of Stockholders on January 15, 2026, to seek approval to double its authorized common stock from 1.5 billion to 3.0 billion shares. The company filed…
MIDLAND, TEXAS — Local oilfield businesses reported falling sales and idled rigs as crude near $60 per barrel tested the Permian Basin this week. Store owner Mark Waters said his oilfield sales fell about 25% over four t…
ALLEN PARK, Mich. The Detroit Lions announced Friday that tight end Sam LaPorta underwent back surgery and is unlikely to return this season, coach Dan Campbell said. LaPorta, placed on injured reserve Nov. 15 after miss…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan announced Friday that he will not run for governor of Ohio in 2026, removing a potential challenger to Democratic former state health director Dr. Amy Acton. Ryan said he reache…
Trenton, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy set special election dates after Mikie Sherrill resigned her U.S. House seat to assume the governorship on Jan. 20. Murphy issued a writ scheduling a party primary for Feb. 5 and a special …
Philadelphia, United States. Veolia Environnement agreed Friday to buy Enviri’s Clean Earth unit for $3.04 billion in cash, the companies announced. Enviri said shareholders will receive $14.50–$16.50 per share and 0.33 …
Miami, Core AI Holdings announced on Nov. 21 the formation of Core Digital, a wholly owned subsidiary to enter the digital marketing sector. The company will combine its proprietary machine learning and media analytics p…
Milwaukee, U.S. This week, NBA Cup group-stage games featured teams deliberately increasing scoring margins to improve standings under the tournament’s point-differential tiebreaker. Players continued offensive possessio…
Memphis, Tennessee — The Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 137-96 Thursday night, setting a franchise record with 42 assists and snapping a five-game skid. Santi Aldama scored 29, Jock Landale added 21, and Vince Willi…
HOUSTON: The Houston Texans defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-19 on Thursday night after backup quarterback Davis Mills threw two touchdown passes and the Texans' defense recorded eight sacks on Josh Allen. Buffalo converted…
Bern, Switzerland — Ski star Lara Gut-Behrami damaged her left knee during super-G training at Copper Mountain in Colorado on Thursday, prompting the Swiss Ski Federation to say she will return to Switzerland for medical…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — National attention has focused on the Dec. 2 special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District after a 2020 podcast clip resurfaced in which Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn said she “hates” N…
Alexandria, Virginia. Judge Leonie Brinkema heard closing arguments on Friday after an 11‑day remedy trial assessing remedies for Google's ad‑tech conduct, following an April ruling that found two parts of its ad stack t…
Washington — The White House defended a US-backed 28-point peace plan this week, saying it aims to end the Russia–Ukraine war by offering security guarantees, economic reintegration for Russia and territorial and militar…
United States election officials this week said they are preparing for possible interference in next year's midterms by a federal government led by former President Donald Trump. State and local officials from both major…
Paris, Ubisoft officially confirmed Tuesday that a strategic transaction with Tencent will close imminently, with Tencent providing €1.16 billion to acquire a 25% stake in new subsidiary Vantage Studios. The firm reporte…
Las Vegas — Formula 1 stewards investigated Charles Leclerc after he stopped on track during Thursday’s second practice at Las Vegas Grand Prix and concluded he faced no penalty. Leclerc had topped FP1, then experienced …
Sacramento — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court challenging California laws that grant undocumented immigrants in-state tuition and other financial aid. The complaint, filed in U.S. District…
Washington — U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs told a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Thursday that Congress has not authorized military force in Nigeria and called former President Donald Trump's threat to deploy tr…
Washington The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee held a Thursday hearing after President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged attacks on Christians. Senior State Department official…
United States — Prediction market platform Kalshi closed a $1 billion funding round on Thursday, valuing the company at $11 billion, according to TechCrunch and industry reports. Returning investors Sequoia and CapitalG …
TAMPA, Fla. On Thursday night Jake Guentzel scored 1:43 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Nick Paul, in his season debut after offseason wrist surgery, tied the game wi…
San Jose, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout on Thursday night, closing regulation tied after Adrian Kempe scored with 59 seconds remaining. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at …