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CNN's Dana Bash said the Biden administration's foreign policy has been a "mess," and suggested Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could help the Harris campaign.

Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer said he does not know if there is currently an active threat to the public

St. Olaf College in Minnesota boasted an 87.6% voter turnout rate in 2020, taking home the top prize in the All In Campus Democracy Challenge. It's trying to beat its own record in 2024.

After unveiling new iPhone 16 models, Apple Watches, AirPods, and an iPad mini, Apple has even more products to launch in the coming months. Among …

The Oklahoma City Thunder say center Isaiah Hartenstein will miss at least a month after sustaining a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand during a preseason game.

The FCC has proposed a fine of $146,976 against ESPN for six violation of Emergency Alert System rules. The agency cited an ESPN promo for the start of the 2023-24 NBA season that transmitted emergency signals. Agency rules prohibit such transmissions in an absence of an actual emergency. Loyaann A. Egal, the FCC’s enforcement bureau […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields has taken the blame for being benched for Russel Wilson.

Meta fired about two dozen staffers in Los Angeles who were abusing the company's program of providing $25 meal vouchers for use in the office, according to a new report.

There are a number of lesser-known phishing techniques that are often overlooked or underestimated yet increasingly being employed by attackers.

“Today we have settled the score. Today evil has been dealt a blow but our task has still not been completed,” Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement.

DORADO, PUERTO RICO—In response to concerns about the health effects of his popular line of drinks, YouTuber and entrepreneur Logan Paul claimed Thursday that Prime is perfectly healthy for the average 9-foot-tall, 400-pound child. “If Prime is consumed as recommended, there’s no reason that an ordinary 450-pound 8-year-old who’s nearly 10 feet tall should experience […]

Kayode Oladele, a lawyer and former House of Representatives member, has challenged Dr Olisa Agbakoba’s assertion regarding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s legal status. He described Agbakoba’s stance on the legal status of EFCC as “legal sophistry.” His remarks came in response to Agbakoba’s recent letter to the National Assembly, where the Senior Advocate

The Maharashtra and Jharkhand polls will witness intense political battles

1. Meta fires staff who abused $25 meal vouchers: report  Fox Business
2. Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits  Financial Times
3. Zuckerberg sacks staff on six-figure salaries for abusing office’s food delivery scheme  Yahoo Finance
4. Meta fires employees for spending food allowances on personal items like acne pads and wine glasses  CNN
5. Meta laid off about 100 workers amid permanent ‘efficiency’ mode  Fortune

PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui announced on Thursday that major parties had reached a consensus on “90 per cent” of the points in the much-touted constitutional package, adding that it would be presented in the Senate tomorrow.

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday hailed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar as a chance to put an end to the war in Gaza.

Israel Defense Forces killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during a ground operation Wednesday night in southern Gaza.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the cultural significance of Pali, the language spoken by Lord Buddha, and lamented its historical neglect. He highlighted his government’s efforts to honor Buddhism and declared Pali and Marathi as classical languages, underscoring steps taken against past inferiority complexes.

Ireland are drawn with defending champions New Zealand, Spain and Japan in the pool draw for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

England's path to a possible home Rugby World Cup triumph has been mapped out, with the hosts placed in a pool with Australia, USA, and Samoa for next summer's tournament.

After losing his game of round 5 from the US Chess Championship, GM Christopher Yoo destroyed his scoresheet, stormed out of the playing hall, “and struck a videographer from behind”. The Saint Louis chess club and the organizers of the US Championship did not approve of the reaction of Christopher Yoo and expelled him from […]

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.

Countless bacteria call the vastness of the oceans home, and they all face the same problem: the nutrients they need to grow and multiply are scarce and unevenly distributed in the waters around them. In some spots they are present in abundance, but in many places they are sorely lacking. This has led a few bacteria to develop into efficient hunters to tap into new sources of sustenance in the form of other microorganisms.

Columnists Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss some of the week's sports issues.