Новости за 19.08.2024

The USS Constellation (FFG-62) frigate program is doing little to refurbish the U.S. Navy’s reputation for competence. Intended to deliver a flotilla of at least twenty small, hard-hitting surface combatants in reasonably short order at manageable cost, the program is 36 months—and counting—behind schedule. And over budget. And manufacturing the first hull without a complete design for it. This is not a good look—especially when compounded by the past two decades of shipbuilding travails.

Former Republican Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty on Monday to corruption charges that led to his ouster from Congress. Shanelle Kaul has the details.

Not surprisingly, officials with Fred Meyer and leaders with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 disagree about money.

Man carrying explosive device killed in Tel Aviv; Police, Shin Bet investigating possible terrorism ■ IDF pursuing assailant who killed Israeli security guard in West Bank ■ IDF soldier seriously wounded by RPG in Gaza ■ Biden: We're not giving up on cease-fire, it's still possible ■ Netanyahu: We can't be flexible about some things; military and diplomatic pressure are the way to free hostages ■ Netanyahu, Blinken set to meet Monday at PM's office in Jerusalem

Israeli forces continued striking Gaza over the weekend ahead of expected cease-fire talks this week. Both Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for holding up any possible cease-fire. Ramy Inocencio reports.

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's National League clash between Halifax Town and Gateshead, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

1. Asia markets mixed as investors await a slew of inflation data and central bank decisions this week  CNBC
2. Asia Set for Steady Start Into Jackson Hole Week: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg
3. Shares in Asia Advance With Jackson Hole in Focus: Markets Wrap  Yahoo Finance
4. Asian markets get week off to largely positive start  The Elkhart Truth
5. Morning Bid: Markets shake off volatility, but will it last?  Reuters.com

“Borderlands”—the movie adaptation of the hit video game starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart and Jack Black—is coming soon to digital streaming. Find out when and where you can watch it at home.

The Chicago Bears have gotten a look at almost their entire draft class this summer, and it is hard to feel bad about the results. Caleb Williams showcased his elite upside in both preseason appearances. Rome Odunze looks like a future productive receiver. Austin Booker is among the team leaders in pressures. Tory Taylor is […]

Simone Biles celebrated her record-breaking Olympic win with a steak dinner shared with her husband, Chicago Bears football safety Jonathan Owens. The menu featured the words “Olymping F***ing Champion.” In her Instagram Stories shared yesterday, the decorated American gymnast showcased videos of celebratory drink toasts and an image of confetti raining down with sparklers and […]

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