Breaking News
- McCarthy open to working with Senate Democrats on stopgap funding bill, sources say September 28, 2023Speaker Kevin McCarthy told GOP lawmakers at a closed-door meeting that he'd be open to working with Senate Democrats on a continuing resolution, provided it included border security elements.
- Man who grappled with NY Republican Lee Zeldin during a gubernatorial campaign stop pleads guilty September 28, 2023David Jakubonis, a man who climbed a platform at a campaign rally to accost former Rep. Lee Zelden, has pleaded guilty to assaulting the New York gubernatorial candidate.
- Taiwan unveils first domestically made submarine as tensions with China grow September 28, 2023Taiwan will test its first-ever domestically built submarine in a harbor before releasing it into the ocean for further testing, officials said Thursday.
- White House confirms Biden will sign bipartisan bill reversing his own admin's crackdown on hunting September 28, 2023FIRST ON FOX: The White House confirmed that President Biden will sign a bill protecting shooting sports which his administration took aim at as part of 2022 gun control legislation.
- Female combat veterans left in cold by loophole as group of women senators steps in September 28, 2023Sen. Jacky Rosen and four other women senators are calling on the Defense Department and VA to ensure that female combat veterans get access to vital benefits.
- Hawley sends scathing letter to Mayorkas demanding termination of intel 'experts group' September 28, 2023Sen. Josh Hawley is urging DHS to disband its "Homeland Intelligence Experts Group" due to several members' role in suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story preceding the 2020 election.
- Baltimore police reveal how they caught felon accused of tech CEO murder and rapes, arson September 28, 2023Baltimore police deliver update on two-day manhunt and arrest of violent rape and murder suspect Jason Dean Billingsley, suspect in death of Pava LaPere.
- Washington electric utility company gets sued for allegedly sparking fatal wildfire September 28, 2023A couple of lawsuits have been filed against Inland Power and Light Company, a utility company accused of sparking the deadly Gray fire in eastern Washington.
- Woman who killed mom with frying pan, knife over bad grades learns her fate September 28, 2023An Ohio woman was sentenced to the minimum Thursday for bludgeoning her mother with a skillet and stabbing her with a steak knife after her parents found out she had been expelled.
- Anchorage fights to get Supreme Court to overturn 9th Circuit decision on ‘homeless camping’ on public lands September 28, 2023Anchorage is joining a movement in requesting that the Supreme Court overturn a 9th Circuit decision over “homeless camping on public land," according to Anchorage Daily News.
- Viktor Hovland nails impressive par 4 ace during Ryder Cup practice round September 28, 2023Viktor Hovland stunned the crowd at Rome when he nailed an ace on the par 4 fifth hole at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. Team Europe was in a practice round.
- Court orders Australian man compensate police after fake kidnapping to meet up with mistress September 28, 2023An Australian 35-year-old in Wollongong, New South Wales, is ordered to compensate police after he faked his own kidnapping to spend New Year's Eve with a mistress.
- 2nd New Hampshire man charged with manslaughter in 2022 death of 2-year-old boy exposed to fentanyl September 28, 2023A second man has been indicted in connection to the death of Ezekiel Cassy, a 2-year-old boy who was exposed to fentanyl in New Hampshire.
- Alabama Rep. John Rogers charged with obstructing federal investigation September 28, 2023A longtime member of the Alabama House, John Rogers, has been accused of obstructing justice. Rogers allegedly tried to bribe a person to provide false information to investigators.
- Invasive catfish predator invades Georgia river September 28, 2023Anglers in Georgia have been urged to catch flathead catfish, an invasive species that has invaded the Ogeechee River and may threaten the state’s redbreast sunfish.
- No FOX Business debate candidate successfully 'buried Bidenomics,' Kudlow says September 28, 2023FOX Business host Larry Kudlow said he believed no candidate successfully 'buried' Bidenomics during the FOX Business Debate in California on Wednesday.
- Trump claims he wouldn't pick any GOP rivals as hypothetical VP September 28, 2023Former President Donald Trump spoke at a Michigan rally Wednesday night, where he said none of his rivals would make a good vice president if he was elected.
- Texas gun culture of having firearms 'inside suits, boots, bras' shocks reporter September 28, 2023A new report from the Washington Post detailed just how much Texans love guns, claiming that gun ownership "has grown" despite the "state’s increased numbers of mass killings."
- Suzanne Morphew's husband, daughters 'struggling with immense shock and grief' after remains found September 28, 2023Barry Morphew and his daughters say they are "struggling with immense grief and shock" after investigators announced the recovery of Suzanne Morphew's remains on Wednesday.
- These are the questions Republicans want answered in the Biden impeachment inquiry September 28, 2023House Republicans released a memo that outlined the scope of their impeachment inquiry into President Biden ahead of the first hearing to determine whether Biden should be impeached.
- McCarthy open to working with Senate Democrats on stopgap funding bill, sources say September 28, 2023
World News
- Iraq wedding fire: What we know about Qaraqosh blaze September 28, 2023Almost 100 people have been killed by a blaze that swept through a wedding party in Qaraqosh.
- Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82 September 28, 2023The actor, a four-time Bafta award winner, was best-known for playing Dumbledore in the hit film series.
- China's Evergrande chairman put under police surveillance September 28, 2023The stricken Chinese property giant said Hui Ka Yan was under suspicion of "illegal crimes".
- Swiss glaciers get 10% smaller in two years September 28, 2023The ice fields have lost as much volume in two years as they did in three decades from 1960 to 1990.
- Cher accused of hiring men to kidnap her son September 28, 2023The claims are contained in newly surfaced court documents filed by the estranged wife of Cher's son.
- Gaza-Israel tensions spiral amid closures and clashes September 28, 2023Pressure builds as Israeli closures over border violence hit Palestinian workers.
- Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs? September 28, 2023The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.
- Trapped in lorry: Terrifying moments as women struggle to breathe September 28, 2023Six women have been rescued from the back of a lorry in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police.
- Nagorno-Karabakh state will cease to exist in January, says leader September 28, 2023The head of the ethnic Armenian enclave formally ends its struggle for independence.
- Travis King arrives back on US soil from North Korea September 28, 2023The American soldier had illegally crossed into North Korea in July and had been held there since.
- Haikun: Taiwan unveils new submarine to fend off China September 28, 2023Named after a mythical massive fish, the Haikun is Taiwan's first domestically made submarine.
- Bangladesh: Nearly 1,000 people die of dengue in severe outbreak September 28, 2023Worst outbreak on record is blamed on wet weather allowing virus-carrying mosquitoes to spread.
- Iraq fire: Eyewitnesses tell of wedding hall blaze horror September 28, 2023Survivors of the inferno which killed nearly 100 people describe what happened as the fire took hold.
- Vietnam jails fifth climate activist on tax charges September 28, 2023Rights groups say it's part of a worrying trend aimed at silencing criticism of climate policies.
- How distress call to BBC led to rescue of six women trapped in refrigerated lorry in France September 28, 2023A woman spoke to us from inside the refrigerated lorry in France, saying they were struggling to breathe.
- Russians queue up to see Barbie film despite sanctions September 28, 2023Moscow's culture ministry says Barbie is "not in line" with Russian values. Cinemagoers don't seem to mind.
- Danushka Gunathilaka: Sri Lankan cricketer found not guilty of rape September 28, 2023Batter Danushka Gunathilaka was accused of assaulting a Sydney woman at her home after a Tinder date.
- UAW strike: This union worker fist-bumped Biden, but may vote for Trump September 28, 2023The current and former presidents are wooing striking auto workers in Michigan ahead of 2024 battle.
- The German group buying ticket dodgers out of prison September 27, 2023A Nazi-era law in Germany jails those who can't pay public transport fares. Arne buys their freedom.
- Judge Tanya Chutkan rejects Trump's demand to oust her from DC trial September 27, 2023Judge Tanya Chutkan is overseeing the 2020 federal elections case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
- Iraq wedding fire: What we know about Qaraqosh blaze September 28, 2023
US News
- Female combat veterans left in cold by loophole as group of women senators steps in September 28, 2023Sen. Jacky Rosen and four other women senators are calling on the Defense Department and VA to ensure that female combat veterans get access to vital benefits.
- Baltimore police reveal how they caught felon accused of tech CEO murder and rapes, arson September 28, 2023Baltimore police deliver update on two-day manhunt and arrest of violent rape and murder suspect Jason Dean Billingsley, suspect in death of Pava LaPere.
- Washington electric utility company gets sued for allegedly sparking fatal wildfire September 28, 2023A couple of lawsuits have been filed against Inland Power and Light Company, a utility company accused of sparking the deadly Gray fire in eastern Washington.
- Woman who killed mom with frying pan, knife over bad grades learns her fate September 28, 2023An Ohio woman was sentenced to the minimum Thursday for bludgeoning her mother with a skillet and stabbing her with a steak knife after her parents found out she had been expelled.
- 2nd New Hampshire man charged with manslaughter in 2022 death of 2-year-old boy exposed to fentanyl September 28, 2023A second man has been indicted in connection to the death of Ezekiel Cassy, a 2-year-old boy who was exposed to fentanyl in New Hampshire.
- Invasive catfish predator invades Georgia river September 28, 2023Anglers in Georgia have been urged to catch flathead catfish, an invasive species that has invaded the Ogeechee River and may threaten the state’s redbreast sunfish.
- Suzanne Morphew's husband, daughters 'struggling with immense shock and grief' after remains found September 28, 2023Barry Morphew and his daughters say they are "struggling with immense grief and shock" after investigators announced the recovery of Suzanne Morphew's remains on Wednesday.
- Texas woman pepper sprays ride-share driver, steals his wallet for refusing to go through drive-thru: police September 28, 2023A ride-share driver in Houston told police that a customer pepper sprayed him and stole his wallet after he refused to take her through a drive-thru.
- Van crashes into Michigan Lego resale shop; driver on the loose September 28, 2023A Lego resale shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is temporarily closed after a van crashed into it over the weekend, causing "extensive damage."
- Texas priest accused of sexually abusing parishioner in her 70s: police September 28, 2023Rev. George Mbugua Ndungu, a Catholic priest in San Antonio, Texas, was charged with aggravated sexual assault on Tuesday. He allegedly groomed the victim, an elderly parishioner.
- Massachusetts police arrest fake dentist running 'illegal dental operation' inside convenience store September 28, 2023Massachusetts police arrested a man who they allege was running an illegal dentist's office in the back of a convenience store in a room that was rented to him.
- Philadelphia looting: Break-ins, 50 arrested as havoc continues for 2nd night leaving residents desperate September 28, 2023More than 50 suspects have been arrested in connection with destructive social media-fueled mayhem throughout Philadelphia, which persisted for a second night in a row on Wednesday.
- Youth pastor who allegedly tried to kill wife, 5 children was afraid of being evicted from home: affidavit September 28, 2023Kansas youth pastor Matthew Richards, accused of stabbing his wife and five children at their Shawnee home on Sept. 16, was afraid of being evicted, according to police.
- Driver dies in fiery crash with New York school bus returning from field trip: video September 28, 2023A driver in Webster, New York, was killed in a fiery crash involving a school bus carrying over a dozen students Wednesday afternoon.
- Border Patrol agent attacked by suspected migrant smuggler with 'RATA,' meaning rat, tattoo on forehead September 28, 2023A Border Patrol agent in Texas was attacked by a migrant earlier this month in Texas, and had to fight him off until backup arrived, law enforcement sources said.
- Missed GOP debate? See the replay, pundits give their winners and losers and more top headlines September 28, 2023Missed GOP debate? See the replay, pundits give their winners and losers and more top headlines
- Seattle police arrest 5 in connection with string of home invasion robberies targeting Asian community September 28, 2023Four adults and one juvenile suspect were arrested Wednesday in Seattle after an investigation into home invasion robberies targeting the Asian community.
- US soldier Travis King back on American soil after being freed by North Korea September 28, 2023U.S. Army Pvt. Travis King has returned to American soil, landing in Texas early Thursday morning following more than 70 days in North Korean detainment.
- College students struggle as US credit card debt hits a record high September 28, 2023U.S. credit card debt is at an all time high at $1 trillion and college students are getting hit hard due to more interest and higher APRs
- Oakland stores ravaged by crime put profits on the line in plea for more cops September 28, 2023Due to escalating crime rates, Oakland businesses are facing closures with a 21% surge in violent crime from 2022-2023.
- Female combat veterans left in cold by loophole as group of women senators steps in September 28, 2023
Tech News
- X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - researchers September 28, 2023A research organisation says the feature is now only available in European Union countries.
- Watch: The Robot wolves trying to scare off Japan's bears September 28, 2023A howling 'monster wolf' is scaring wild bears away from the city of Takikawa.
- The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed September 27, 2023A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles.
- Meta announces AI chatbots with 'personality' September 27, 2023At Meta's first in-person event since before the pandemic, Mark Zuckerberg announced his AI plans.
- ChatGPT can now access up to date information September 27, 2023The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more.
- Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal September 27, 2023They can return to work while they vote on whether to approve a three-year deal that offers pay rises.
- Fifa to EA Sports FC: Name change is big gamble for UK's best-selling game September 27, 2023The Fifa football video games are rebranded after a reported disagreement with the governing body.
- Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly September 26, 2023The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies to keep power.
- Disinformation most active on X, formerly known as Twitter, EU says September 26, 2023A European Commission report says the network has the most disinformation of six large social networks.
- Reddit to begin paying people for popular posts September 26, 2023The social media site will split revenue with contributors who are awarded "gold" by other users.
- Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss September 25, 2023In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation and Harry and Meghan.
- US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech September 25, 2023The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms.
- Amazon takes on Microsoft as it invests billions in Anthropic September 25, 2023The company is in a race among big tech firms to exploit the potential of artificial intelligence.
- Metaverse: What happened to Mark Zuckerberg's next big thing? September 25, 2023Two years ago, the metaverse was billed as the next big thing - but many in the tech world have already moved on.
- How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British man millions September 25, 2023As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they will ever recoup their losses.
- Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate September 24, 2023With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up.
- TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain' September 23, 2023The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms.
- Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year September 22, 2023Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra.
- Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for UK approval September 22, 2023The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says.
- Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa September 21, 2023Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation.
- X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - researchers September 28, 2023
Political News
- McCarthy open to working with Senate Democrats on stopgap funding bill, sources say September 28, 2023Speaker Kevin McCarthy told GOP lawmakers at a closed-door meeting that he'd be open to working with Senate Democrats on a continuing resolution, provided it included border security elements.
- Man who grappled with NY Republican Lee Zeldin during a gubernatorial campaign stop pleads guilty September 28, 2023David Jakubonis, a man who climbed a platform at a campaign rally to accost former Rep. Lee Zelden, has pleaded guilty to assaulting the New York gubernatorial candidate.
- White House confirms Biden will sign bipartisan bill reversing his own admin's crackdown on hunting September 28, 2023FIRST ON FOX: The White House confirmed that President Biden will sign a bill protecting shooting sports which his administration took aim at as part of 2022 gun control legislation.
- Hawley sends scathing letter to Mayorkas demanding termination of intel 'experts group' September 28, 2023Sen. Josh Hawley is urging DHS to disband its "Homeland Intelligence Experts Group" due to several members' role in suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story preceding the 2020 election.
- Alabama Rep. John Rogers charged with obstructing federal investigation September 28, 2023A longtime member of the Alabama House, John Rogers, has been accused of obstructing justice. Rogers allegedly tried to bribe a person to provide false information to investigators.
- Trump claims he wouldn't pick any GOP rivals as hypothetical VP September 28, 2023Former President Donald Trump spoke at a Michigan rally Wednesday night, where he said none of his rivals would make a good vice president if he was elected.
- These are the questions Republicans want answered in the Biden impeachment inquiry September 28, 2023House Republicans released a memo that outlined the scope of their impeachment inquiry into President Biden ahead of the first hearing to determine whether Biden should be impeached.
- DeSantis suggests one-on-one debate with Trump: 'You owe it to the voters' September 28, 2023Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested a one-on-one debate with former President Donald Trump, but the Trump campaign rejected the notion.
- Hunter Biden's $250K wire from China labeled as a 'personal investment' September 28, 2023EXCLUSIVE: The $250,000 wire Hunter Biden received from his Chinese business partners was labeled as a “personal investment," despite his legal team claiming the funds were part of a loan and previously saying he never “received any return on his investment," Fox News Digital has learned.
- Missouri mayor removed from office after allegedly brandishing gun during argument: reports September 28, 2023Greenwood, Missouri, Mayor Levi Weaver impeached and removed from office after allegedly brandishing a gun during an argument with an alderman in October 2022.
- Texas Gov Abbott makes rare NYC stop where he lauds Dems Adams, Hochul for pressuring Biden on migrant crisis September 28, 2023Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lauded New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for demanding federal help on the migrant crisis.
- House GOP to present evidence against Biden in first impeachment hearing September 28, 2023House Republicans are set to hold their first impeachment inquiry public hearing, where they will present all evidence uncovered to date as part of their investigation into the Biden family’s business dealings, while examining “the value" of the inquiry.
- House lawmakers move to protect military pay from looming government shutdown September 28, 2023Members of Congress are moving to ensure troops are paid if the government shuts down on Oct. 1.
- Several Dems remain silent on Menendez donations as others part ways with his cash after corruption charges September 28, 2023Many Democrats who have accepted money from Sen. Bob Menendez's PAC in recent years have remained silent on the donations following his corruption charges.
- Arizona governor mysteriously steps down for one day September 28, 2023Arizona's Governor Katie Hobbs mysteriously stepped down for less than 24-hours on Wednesday night- leaving Treasurer Kimberly Yee as acting governor.
- Senate unanimously passes resolution to reinstate formal dress code after Sen. John Fetterman controversy September 28, 2023The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution formalizing business attire as the proper dress code for the floor of the chamber by unanimous consent in response to the "Fetterman Rule" given to Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., who often wears gym shorts and his trademark hoodie.
- Ditching the crystal ball on a potential government shutdown September 27, 2023Time is running out for Congress to potentially avert a government shutdown by Sunday, October 1. Party infighting and "priorities" may be at fault.
- Democrat congressman Henry Cuellar's former staffer Jose Sanz to challenge him as Republican September 27, 2023A former press secretary for Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas announced Wednesday that he will try and run for his congressional seat as a Republican
- Georgia Democrat claims migrants are not crossing illegally, instead at border waiting for asylum September 27, 2023Hank Johnson, a Democratic member of Congress from Georgia, said migrants were sitting at the border and waiting for asylum, rather than entering the U.S. illegally.
- DOJ ordered Hunter Biden investigators to 'remove any reference' to Joe Biden in FARA probe warrant: House GOP September 27, 2023The House Ways & Means Committee released whistleblower documents Wednesday that Republicans say show a “clearer connection" between President Biden and Hunter Biden businesses.
- McCarthy open to working with Senate Democrats on stopgap funding bill, sources say September 28, 2023
Raw Reactions
- What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment InquiryWelcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration […]
- The Second GOP Debate Could Be Smaller, With Or Without TrumpThe second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one […]
- The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate RepublicansOn Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]
- Why ‘Bidenomics’ Isn’t Working For BidenWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same […]
- Why Biden Is Losing Support Among Voters Of ColorAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll […]
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- Ron DeSantis Probably Didn’t Turn Florida RedIn his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pitched himself as a transformational leader who has reshaped the politics of his home state. His 2022 reelection by 19 percentage points “was not just a big victory,” he has argued. “It was really a fundamental realignment of Florida from being a swing state to being […]
- Aging Politicians Are Only Going To Get More CommonPresidents are getting older and older. Former President Donald Trump was the oldest person to assume office when he was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017, and President Biden broke that record four years later. If either is elected again next year, at ages 78 and 81, respectively, they will be older than the previous […]
- Should We Trust Polls Campaigns Leak To The Press?Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- Politics Podcast: Is Donald Trump The Inevitable GOP Nominee?Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- What Are The Swing States Of The Future?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. ameliatd (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): The residents of states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan are used to having their airwaves flooded with political ads as presidential elections draw near. But over the years, there’s actually been a lot of variation in which states […]
- Everything You Need To Know About Tuesday’s Special Elections In Rhode Island And UtahUsually, Labor Day is considered the traditional start of campaign season — but here in 2023, it marks the end of the competitive phase of two heated special elections. Neither Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District nor Utah’s 2nd is expected to be very competitive in November’s general elections, so Tuesday’s primaries will likely determine their […]
- Vivek Ramaswamy Is Climbing. Where Can He Go?At last week’s Republican debate, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy arguably made the biggest splash of any candidate. Sharing center stage with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the entrepreneur spoke more than any contender other than former Vice President Mike Pence and even briefly surpassed the absent front-runner, former President Donald Trump, in Google search traffic. Built partly […]
- After An Eventful Month, Trump Has Lost Support In The GOP PrimaryOnce more, with feeling: It has been a couple of weeks since former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment (this time in Georgia, in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election there). Do the charges appear to have affected his chances of returning to the White House? After each of Trump’s three prior indictments, […]
- Will Trump Regret Skipping The GOP Debates?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. maya (Maya Sweedler, senior editor): The first Republican debate last Wednesday featured eight candidates — none of whom was the front-runner. Former President Donald Trump elected to skip the debate, writing on his social media website that “The public knows who I am […]
- What Are Trump’s Chances Of Winning The GOP Primary?Is the 2024 Republican presidential primary already over? If you just look at the polls, you’d be forgiven for thinking so. Consider the state of the states: Several polls published last week showed former President Donald Trump leading in Iowa (with 42 percent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s 19 percent and South Carolina Sen. Tim […]
- Politics Podcast: Good Or Bad Use Of Polling … Extended CutThis is a special end-of-meteorological-summer installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. Galen Druke speaks with pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson and David Byler in an episode made entirely of “good or bad use of polling” examples. They consider why GOP primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy polls differently depending on survey methodology, what we can learn from post-debate […]
- How Restarting Student Loan Payments Could Change Millions of Lives — And The EconomyWhen Congress voted in May to restart student loan payments this fall — and then the Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in June — Alexa Goins and her husband realized they had a choice: They could keep their house or they could pay off their student debt. Together, she and her […]
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Science News
- Nature crisis: One in six species at risk of extinction in Great Britain September 27, 2023The loss of Britain's wildlife is outpacing efforts to conserve and protect nature, a major report reveals.
- Scientists get closer to solving mystery of antimatter September 27, 2023The elusive substance holds the key to discovering how the Universe was formed.
- Climate change: Six young people take 32 countries to court September 27, 2023They claim governments' slow action on climate change violates their human rights.
- Government to delay new environmental building rules September 26, 2023Environmentalists say delaying the implementation of new biodiversity rules is "a hammer blow for nature".
- Water firms forced to pay back customers for poor performance September 26, 2023Regulator Ofwat orders companies in England and Wales to cut bills after missing targets.
- Richest oil states should pay climate tax, says Gordon Brown September 25, 2023The former Labour PM wants the wealthiest oil producers to help poorer nations tackle climate change.
- Osiris-Rex: Nasa confirms return of asteroid Bennu samples September 25, 2023A capsule carrying debris from asteroid Bennu lands safely in the Utah desert.
- What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing? September 20, 2023The UK may weaken some key green commitments, despite its pledge to reach "net zero" by 2050.
- Tantalising sign of possible life on faraway world September 12, 2023Nasa's James Webb Telescope may have discovered a molecule thought only to be produced by life.
- Africa proposes global carbon taxes to fight climate change September 7, 2023Despite suffering some of the worst impacts of climate change, the continent only gets 12% of financing.
- Kenya's Lake Baringo: Surviving hippo and crocodile attacks September 6, 2023Residents say that with Lake Baringo getting bigger they are at greater risk of attack.
- Chandrayaan-3: Isro puts India's Moon lander and rover in 'sleep mode' September 4, 2023It is hoped the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover will reawaken when the next lunar day starts.
- Aditya-L1: India successfully launches its first mission of the Sun September 2, 2023Aditya-L1 will carry out scientific studies of the Sun from a vantage point 1.5 million km above Earth.
- James Webb: Telescope reveals new detail in famous supernova August 31, 2023Looking like a pearl necklace, the object known as SN1987A is the closest star explosion to Earth.
- Ocean heat record broken, with grim implications for the planet August 4, 2023The oceans are a vital regulator for the climate and our weather but are rapidly heating up.
- Will the Gulf Stream really collapse by 2025? July 26, 2023A new paper says its collapse could be imminent, but some experts argue science is not established.
- Nature crisis: One in six species at risk of extinction in Great Britain September 27, 2023
People In The News
- ‘DWTS’ pro Sharna Burgess admits to teen drug abuse, smoking meth at 17: ‘Scary moments’ September 28, 2023"Dancing with the Stars" pro Sharna Burgess opened up about her past drug addiction to meth during her podcast "Oldish" with fiancé Brian Austin Green and Randy Spelling.
- Taylor Swift loans New York pad to Sophie Turner and her kids amid contentious Joe Jonas divorce: report September 28, 2023Taylor Swift is reportedly loaning her New York apartment to Sophie Turner and her daughters as the star's divorce from Joe Jonas, Swift's ex, gets messy.
- Michael Gambon, 'Harry Potter' actor, dead at 82 September 28, 2023Michael Gambon has died from pneumonia, his publicist confirmed with Fox News Digital. The legendary British actor was cast as the much-loved Dumbledore in "Harry Potter."
- Jana Kramer starts over with new fiancé after multiple affairs wrecked prior marriage September 28, 2023Jana Kramer told Fox News Digital she's grateful for her pregnancy and "could not have written" the story of her life since she split from the ex-husband she accuses of cheating.
- Demi Moore discusses 'vengeance,' 'loss' and how words 'can ruin someone's life' September 28, 2023Demi Moore shared her thoughts on revenge, loss and the power of words while discussing her upcoming series based on famed author Truman Capote's real-life story.
- Little Big Town explains Taylor Swift's 'cult-like' fandom: 'We've been Swifties for a long time' September 28, 2023Little Big Town explain their history of friendship with Taylor Swift, calling themselves big Swifties, when speaking to Fox News Digital about the People's Choice Country Awards.
- Martha Stewart gets brutally honest about aging, regret and what she thinks is 'bulls---' September 28, 2023The "Martha Stewart Living" founder said she hasn't had any health problems, doesn’t take any medications and has a good blood pressure. The lifestyle guru did an interview with AARP.
- Kate Middleton has put reconciliation with ‘incredibly disloyal’ Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘on ice’: experts September 28, 2023A claim says Kate Middleton is so wounded by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's actions she's "closed her mind" to reconciliation. But experts say that might not be the case.
- Keanu Reeves' girlfriend Alexandra Grant shares details of their romance and 'falling in love as an adult' September 27, 2023Alexandra Grant opened up about her relationship with Keanu Reeves in a new interview. The artist and the "John Wick" star first debuted their romance in 2019.
- Matt Damon, wife Luciana sizzle in Miami Beach, 20 years after meeting September 27, 2023Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso hit up Miami Beach without their kids, looking happy and showing off their toned bodies.
- 'AGT' judge Heidi Klum shares if she'll play matchmaker for recently single Sofia Vergara September 27, 2023“America’s Got Talent" judge Heidi Klum shared with Fox News Digital if she plans to set up Sofia Vergara on a date and who she predicts will be the winner of the competition show.
- Cher accused of kidnapping her son in court documents filed by his estranged wife September 27, 2023Cher has been accused of kidnapping her son, Elijah Blue Allman, by his estranged wife in court documents. Marie Angela King made the allegation amid the couple's divorce.
- Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers secretly suffered 13 strokes in recent years: 'I couldn't speak' September 27, 2023Singer Paul Rodgers from the bands Bad Company and Free revealed that he has suffered several strokes over the past few years and has worked hard to speak and sing again.
- Bruce Springsteen cancels all remaining 2023 concert dates due to illness September 27, 2023Bruce Springsteen has canceled the remaining tour dates he had scheduled for 2023 due to ongoing treatment for peptic ulcer disease, which he was diagnosed with earlier this year.
- Prince Harry, Meghan Markle blasted by Kelly Osbourne for ‘whining’ and taking ‘victim road’ September 27, 2023English television personality Kelly Osbourne doubled down on her remarks about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and said they are taking the "victim road" after leaving royal family.
- Joan Collins, 90, admits she’s never had Botox done: ‘I’m needle-phobic’ September 27, 2023Hollywood actress Joan Collins revealed she's never had cosmetic injections or botox done on her face and shared her beauty tips through the years.
- Singer Pink kicks out man condemning circumcision at her concert: 'Get that s--- out' September 27, 2023Musician Pink had zero tolerance for a man in her Summer Carnival audience protesting circumcision. The singer quickly had the man kicked out and was supported by fans.
- Martin Scorsese slams comic book movies, says they pose 'danger' to our culture September 27, 2023Martin Scorsese says comic book movies pose a "danger" to our culture, and "we've got to save cinema."
- Jenny McCarthy's husband Donnie Wahlberg 'fainted' over her stripped-down photo shoot with Carmen Electra September 27, 2023Jenny McCarthy revealed she made her husband Donnie Wahlberg faint with a sexy swimsuit photoshoot and shared how he surprised her on "The Masked Singer."
- Brad Pitt, Drew Barrymore, Gisele Bündchen get candid about sobriety: 'One of the most liberating things' September 27, 2023Gisele Bündchen recently spoke out about how staying sober has made her feel "much more clear" in her life. Many others, including Drew Barrymore, have spoken about their sobriety.
- ‘DWTS’ pro Sharna Burgess admits to teen drug abuse, smoking meth at 17: ‘Scary moments’ September 28, 2023
Environmental News
- How to police Hollywood from swiping original creative work with AI September 27, 2023Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains Metaphysic Pro, a tool that allows content creators to create an AI likeness and register it with the U.S. Copyright Office.
- Meet the world's first AI massage robot September 27, 2023A new AI-powered massage robot named "Phill" is making waves in the world of wellness due its ability to cater to and learn your massage preferences.
- Fox News AI Newsletter: OpenAI updates ChatGPT to let AI tool ‘see, hear and speak’ September 27, 2023Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
- North Carolina law enforcement using AI to combat increase in distracted drivers September 27, 2023North Carolina Highway Patrol is utilizing artificial intelligence devices by Acusensus to combat distracted driving and issue citations to drivers breaking the law.
- 5 tech shortcuts that are sure to make your life easier September 26, 2023Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you five features you may not be aware that your phone has to make your life easier for both iPhone and Android users.
- Creepy ChatGPT 'voice conversation' mimics a human with a convincing personality and knows almost everything September 26, 2023OpenAI's ChatGPT is rolling out a voice conversation feature for the app's Plus paying customers that will answer questions asked by users.
- Oops! you clicked on a spam email and added your info to what looked like a legit site September 26, 2023Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to stay safe and keep your information secure in case you accidentally open up and replied to a spam email.
- How to easily connect headphones to your TV for great sound September 25, 2023Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows your how to enjoy watching television shows and movies by connecting your wireless headphones to your TV.
- Never lose track of text messages again by pinning them September 25, 2023Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson helps you to keep track of those important texts that you may want to keep track of for both iPhone and Android users.
- Smart tech life hacks to save you time and keep you safe September 24, 2023As technology advances cybercrimes grow more worrisome, tech expert Kim Komando shares important tips to protect your devices from hackers.
- Google’s AI is trying to one-up ChatGPT and Bing with new everyday AI features September 24, 2023Google has announced their new generative AI tool for Google Workspace. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains the new features and how to boost your productivity.
- Best ways to boost your internet WiFi signal in your home September 23, 2023The best ways to increase the efficiency of your Wi-Fi signal at your home are to use a power line adapter or WiFi extender, but it depends on your home's setup.
- How to get discounted high-speed internet and start saving money September 23, 2023Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what the Affordable Connectivity Program is and how you can know whether you qualify, so that you can get high-speed internet access at a discounted rate.
- 7 effective ways to make your life more secure and private online September 23, 2023Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson has tips on how to make your life feel more safe while having accounts and information online.
- How to protect yourself from social media scammers September 22, 2023Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson shares in-depth steps you can take to protect yourself from social media scammers on Facebook and Instagram.
- 7 best audiobooks you didn't know you needed September 21, 2023Are you a book lover? Well, Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson shares a different way of how you can enjoy reading, recommending 7 top audiobooks to listen to.
- This new smartphone poses a problem for Apple in China September 21, 2023Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson dives into the U.S.'s decision to ban Huawei in 2019 and shares how China's latest smartphone creates a challenge for Apple.
- Oops! How to get back email you accidentally deleted on an Apple device September 21, 2023Accidentally deleting your data is a mistake that is all too easy to make. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to recover your lost information.
- Real life Dr. Dolittle? Scientists on verge of cracking code for talking to animals September 20, 2023Have you ever wanted to know what your dog is trying to tell you? Scientists say they are on the brink of understanding what they are saying using AI.
- Hidden iPhone settings to change the moment you download the new iOS 17 September 20, 2023Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson lists all the new features of the new iPhone iOS 17 upgrade and explains how they work for your Apple devices.
- How to police Hollywood from swiping original creative work with AI September 27, 2023
Entertainment News
- Raac: Parents protest as minister visits Durham school September 27, 2023Parents say the lesson disruption for pupils at St Leonard's Catholic School is "like Covid times".
- Scotland schools strike: Strikes at Scottish schools go into second day September 27, 2023Thousands of pupils will stay at home on the second day of Unison's three-day strike in a dispute over pay.
- UCU strike dates: Which universities are affected? September 26, 2023Five days of strike action will fall in Freshers' Week for many students.
- Oxford and Cambridge academics to give £20,000 book advance to charities September 26, 2023Prof Jason Arday and Dr Chantelle Jessica Lewis will support neuro-divergent working-class families.
- Raac in schools: Education minister to attend St Leonard's Durham September 26, 2023Pupils at St Leonard's Catholic School have been learning from home or been moved to other schools.
- University staff strike disrupts freshers' week September 25, 2023The strikes are part of a long-running dispute by union members over pay and conditions.
- School strikes: No new pay offer despite weekend talks September 25, 2023Unison members will strike across 24 council areas for three days from Tuesday in a dispute over pay.
- New Raac schools list of buildings with unsafe concrete September 19, 2023The government has published an updated list of schools in England with crumbling concrete.
- Teachers' strikes: When, where and why? September 18, 2023Four unions accepted a 6.5% pay rise in July, but NASUWT members are now taking action short of a strike.
- The 'formidable' Essex architect behind school concrete crisis September 15, 2023Dozens of schools are dealing with the aftermath of Ralph Crowe's work in the 1970s.
- Family provide free holidays in memory of son September 15, 2023Archie's Caravan in Filey provides free holidays to families also facing childhood cancer.
- Trans guidance is needed in schools, parents tell BBC September 13, 2023As a new school term gets under way, two parents share different views about why they want guidance.
- How one blind boy helped rebuild his school in Yemen September 7, 2023Ahmed is a charismatic 11-year-old Yemeni boy the BBC met two years ago when he was teaching a class in a bombed-out classroom.
- School avoidance: 'I was crying, screaming and shouting in the car' September 6, 2023A 12-year-old girl says anxiety caused her to miss out on most of the last academic year at school.
- A look inside a school with unsafe concrete September 6, 2023Scalby School in Scarborough has not reopened after the summer holidays due to the concrete crisis.
- How do you sign 'carbon footprint' in BSL? August 11, 2023How do you sign 'carbon footprint' in BSL?
- How do I choose an apprenticeship, and is the pay good? August 10, 2023Going to school, college or university five days a week is not the only way to get a qualification.
- 'I got stuck at North Pole before my exams' August 7, 2023Isla Fosbury, 16, was stranded at the North Pole doing last-minute revision for her Higher exams.
- Raac: Parents protest as minister visits Durham school September 27, 2023
Health News
- Ovarian cancer: Terminally ill woman blames health service for diagnosis delay September 28, 2023Christine Campbell has ovarian cancer and says the health system is not fit for purpose.
- Millions wrongly labelled with penicillin allergy, pharmacists warn September 28, 2023Many people are needlessly avoiding the most common antibiotics, which are the most effective.
- Safer brain surgery using AI possible within two years September 28, 2023Artificial-intelligence technology can guide surgeons, which should make complicated operations safer.
- Write off student loans to stop NHS staff leaving in England, experts say September 28, 2023Think tank wants financial incentive to keep NHS nurses, midwives and physios in England for 10 years.
- University Hospitals Birmingham: Half of staff felt bullied September 27, 2023Some staff at University Hospitals Birmingham say they feared complaining would only make things worse.
- Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work? September 27, 2023The second round of public hearings examining the UK's handling of the pandemic starts on 3 October.
- Winchester consultant Martyn Pitman 'victimised over hospital concerns' September 26, 2023Martyn Pitman claims he was dismissed for raising concerns about midwifery care at a hospital.
- Vapes '95% safer' than cigarettes messaging backfired September 26, 2023The messaging around vaping may be driving children and teens to take up the habit, says expert.
- New Covid and flu dashboard launched for England September 26, 2023It will track cases of a number of winter illnesses to help monitor pressure on the NHS.
- Newcastle Hospitals says computer error lost patient letters September 26, 2023The healthcare regulator seeks urgent assurances over patient safety at Newcastle Hospitals.
- Breast cancer: The Asian survivors tackling taboo in the community September 25, 2023Asian women are being encouraged to push past cultural stigma and get checked for breast cancer.
- What you need to know about Covid as new variant rises September 23, 2023Hospital admissions have risen since the summer and a new variant is spreading. Should we be concerned?
- Girl receives UK's first rejection-free kidney from mum September 22, 2023Doctors reprogrammed eight-year-old Aditi's immune system so she does not need daily anti-rejection drugs.
- Student's 'freshers' flu' turned out to be meningitis September 21, 2023A student who ignored the symptoms of meningitis urges others to be aware of the signs.
- Where Ukraine’s army of amputees go to repair their lives September 21, 2023Orla Guerin visits a hospital and clinic in Ukraine, where 15,000 lost limbs in the first half of 2023.
- Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn? September 19, 2023Covid vaccine rules are changing, but those most at risk are being offered another jab this autumn.
- What to do if you have Covid: Symptoms, tests and can you go to work or school? September 19, 2023No Covid restrictions are in place across the UK, so how should you manage having it?
- Meditate to beat stress blood pressure, say guidelines September 15, 2023There is enough scientific evidence for some less conventional "body and mind" approaches, say experts.
- Family provide free holidays in memory of son September 15, 2023Archie's Caravan in Filey provides free holidays to families also facing childhood cancer.
- NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients September 14, 2023The NHS must ensure patients know they have the right to a second opinion, the health secretary says.
- Ovarian cancer: Terminally ill woman blames health service for diagnosis delay September 28, 2023
Middle East News
- Biden administration to take new actions against antisemitism September 28, 2023The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits certain forms of antisemitic, Islamophobic, and related forms of discrimination in federally funded programs and activities.
- Dizengoff Square painted red in memory of 188 murdered in Arab society September 28, 2023"The government and its representatives are silent but we are not," said Standing Together.
- Cornerstone laid for new police station in Shfaram day after 6 murdered September 28, 2023National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praises move, says new officers will be added to the force • Israel Police Chief Kobi Shabtai says he "will not rest" until murderers are brought to justice
- US tells Israel settlements serious issue, raised at highest level September 28, 2023There was a dramatic spike of 303% in housing starts from the first and second quarters of 2023.
- Hot and dry weather, with some rain, expected over Sukkot September 28, 2023It will be hotter than usual for the season in most areas of the country.
- Azerbaijan says it does not want exodus from Nagorno-Karabakh, urges Armenians to stay September 28, 2023Many of those leaving have said they fear persecution and ethnic cleansing at the hands of Azerbaijan.
- Grindr scam: NIS 200,000 robbed from drugged men September 28, 2023In some cases, Abu Allah and Ben Avi broke into their victims' vehicles in order to steal the property of over 20 men.
- US jail practices are racist and an 'affront to human dignity', UN experts say September 28, 2023One such practice is restraining and shackling women prisoners during childbirth, the report said.
- Pollard: Visa Waiver Program is a trojan horse of the US gov’t September 28, 2023"The people that we're letting in are not appropriate," says the ex-spy.
- Three-year-old ‘miracle’ survivor presents flowers to rescuers September 28, 2023Tears and smiles as United Hatzalah kicks off 18th year with ceremony at Beit Hanassi
- How safe are your sushi and sashimi? September 28, 2023If you don't suffer from a weak immune system sushi and sashimi should be fine, but if you are you should be more careful.
- Shrek fans near and far, far away - Airbnb announces free Shrek Swamp getaway September 28, 2023Donkey is opening Shrek's doors for an exclusive two-night experience for up to three guests from October 27-29, 2023.
- Michael Gambon, British actor who played Dumbledore, dies aged 82 September 28, 2023Michael Gambon's best-known role was as Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" franchise, a role he took over from the third installment in the eight-movie series after he replaced the late Richard Harris.
- UK study: Gaza electricity crisis creates major mental health problems September 28, 2023Gaza reportedly gets 120 megawatts from Israel, 60 megawatts from the Gaza power plant, and 30 megawatts from Egypt, but the lines from the Egyptian side were cut off more than five years ago.
- US and Europe put the screws to Iran’s drone program September 28, 2023A report said that European countries might ban sales to countries that appear to be aiding the program.
- 2,300-year-old tomb of young courtesan uncovered in Jerusalem September 28, 2023The burial cave is rare evidence of the Hellenistic period in the Jerusalem area. It was discovered on a rocky slope not far from Kibbutz Ramat Raḥel.
- Guilty for Associating with Antisemites? Opinion September 28, 2023Yes, associating with antisemites should be unacceptable.
- Arson suspect apprehended after setting sukkot ablaze in Ashdod September 28, 2023Six sukkot were found damaged due to the suspected arsonist's actions.
- 'They cannot cancel elections': Coalition rails against High Court hearing September 28, 2023"The hearing being held today in the court is in practice a hearing to cancel the results of the elections," accused Justice Minister Yariv Levin.
- Can daylight save lives? - study September 28, 2023Daylight contributes to improved sleep quality, lower consumption of medications, reduced length-of-stay, less depression and stress, and even a decrease in death rates.
- Biden administration to take new actions against antisemitism September 28, 2023
BBC News – Middle East
- Gaza-Israel tensions spiral amid closures and clashesPressure builds as Israeli closures over border violence hit Palestinian workers.
- Iraq fire: Eyewitnesses tell of wedding hall blaze horrorSurvivors of the inferno which killed nearly 100 people describe what happened as the fire took hold.
- Iraq fire: Around 100 killed in blaze at wedding party in QaraqoshWitnesses and officials say the fire was sparked by fireworks set off inside the hall in Qaraqosh.
- Iraq wedding fire: How the blaze unfoldedAround 100 people have died and 100 others injured after a fire broke out during a wedding in Iraq.
- Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted'Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.
- Landmark Saudi and Israeli trips as normalisation talks progressHours after a Saudi envoy visits the West Bank, an Israeli minister attends a UN event in Riyadh.
- Faramarz Javidzad: Iran denies medical negligence over prisoner's deathIranian authorities rejects claims that Faramarz Javidzad's death was due to a lack of medical care.
- Robert Menendez: US senator vows he will be cleared in bribery caseThe Democratic senator says he kept nearly half a million dollars in cash at home for "emergencies".
- Iran stops families marking anniversaries of protesters' deathsRelatives say they are being forced to cancel anniversary memorials for those killed last year.
- Mohammed bin Salman: 'I don't care' about 'sportswashing' accusationsSaudi Arabia crown prince Mohammed bin Salman says he is focused on economic targets.
- Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation deal, prince saysAn agreement creating ties between the two historical foes would mark a huge regional shift.
- Guinean cycles across six countries for spot at Egypt's Al-Azhar UniversityThe 25-year-old travelled for four months from Guinea to reach top university Al-Azhar in Egypt.
- Iran prisoner swap: Freed Americans touch down on US soilFive Americans freed from Iran have arrived back in the US after a controversial $6bn prisoner swap.
- US prisoners freed by Iran change planes in DohaThe BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Qatar as five Americans jailed for years in Iran make their way back to the US.
- Iran: A really simple guide to the protestsProtests sparked by the death in custody of a young women swept across Iran over the past year.
- Iran's women on Mahsa Amini's death anniversary: 'I wear what I like now'Iran's protests may have subsided, but women have found new ways to defy the country's regime.
- Back from the dead: Desperately searching for Syria's missing prisonersSyrians trying to find information about "missing" prisoners, are finding themselves paying thousands to fraudsters.
- Oslo Accords: 30 years of lost Palestinian hopesThe accords could have led to a Palestinian state - now even Palestinians lack faith in their leaders.
- Israel judicial reform explained: What is the crisis about?Israel has been gripped by months of mass protests against government plans. Here's why.
- How one blind boy helped rebuild his school in YemenAhmed is a charismatic 11-year-old Yemeni boy the BBC met two years ago when he was teaching a class in a bombed-out classroom.
- Gaza-Israel tensions spiral amid closures and clashes
Financial News
- European bond market hit by Italy’s plans for higher borrowing September 28, 2023Yields rise to highest level in a decade as investor worries about larger deficits add fuel to recent sell-off
- Evergrande chair put under ‘mandatory measures’ on suspicion of crimes September 28, 2023Action against Hui Ka Yan adds to pressure on Chinese property developer as restructuring efforts falter
- Armenians ‘lose motherland’ in blow to Russia’s influence abroad September 28, 2023Self-proclaimed republic of Nagorno-Karabakh ceases to exist after Azerbaijan takes control of mountainous region
- UK fined by European Court of Justice in precedent-setting case September 28, 2023Higher than expected penalty by EU court highlights how bloc’s rules still apply due to N Ireland’s single market ties
- Abu Dhabi group IHC sells out of two Adani companies September 28, 2023Decision to exit two of the tycoon’s companies comes after IHC hailed them as a ‘long-term investment in India’
- Illegal migration wave raises tensions ahead of Slovak elections September 28, 2023Hungarian leader accused of allowing people to cross into Slovakia to boost anti-immigrant politician Robert Fico
- Bank of England plans permanent lending facility for non-banks September 28, 2023UK central bank says facility is needed as risks from financial institutions such as insurers and pension funds rise
- German inflation falls to two-year low September 28, 2023Prices rise by 4.3 per cent in the year to September, boosting expectations of a slowdown in region-wide inflation
- US private equity firm takes stake in Liverpool Football Club September 28, 2023Dynasty Equity investment is latest by a sports-focused fund in a team as valuations rise
- South Africans’ support for Russia is rooted in misplaced nostalgia September 28, 2023Condemning Moscow does not mean unthinking adherence to the west
- Housebuilding in England jumps as developers seek to avoid new energy rules September 28, 2023Project starts increased by 75% in second quarter
- US warns green transition raises ‘complex’ China security concerns September 28, 2023Beijing is prepared to weaponise its control of mineral sectors vital to renewable power, says energy secretary Jennifer Granholm
- The promise — and peril — of generative AI September 28, 2023This technology is readily accessible and usable at extraordinary speed and scale
- BBC overhauls social media rules for presenters after Gary Lineker row September 28, 2023Star hosts at UK national broadcaster will be banned from party political campaigning or endorsements
- China picks former governor for finance ministry as Xi shake-up continues September 28, 2023Lan Fo’an appointed as party chief at ministry and expected to become a minister soon
- Nagorno-Karabakh republic will ‘cease to exist’ from January, says its leader September 28, 2023President of self-proclaimed state orders its institutions to disband after Azerbaijan takes control
- Democracies need to work quicker and smarter. Here’s what that might look like September 28, 2023Politicians often reach the right answer — but years too late
- UBS seeks last-ditch settlement in Credit Suisse ‘tuna bonds’ case September 28, 2023Trial at London’s High Court over Mozambique scandal is due to start next week
- Rising headwinds threaten US economy’s resilience September 28, 2023Risk of government shutdown adds to concerns that American consumer is about to crack
- OpenAI and Jony Ive in talks to raise $1bn from SoftBank for AI device venture September 28, 2023ChatGPT creator in early discussions to create the ‘iPhone of artificial intelligence’
- European bond market hit by Italy’s plans for higher borrowing September 28, 2023
Business News
- Ray Dalio says the U.S. is going to have a debt crisis September 28, 2023The billionaire investor's comments come as the U.S. debt levels surpassed $33 trillion for the first time in September.
- Bitcoin—a risk asset and a safe haven—is worth owning at these levels, says Wolfe Research September 28, 2023Bitcoin has long perplexed investors with its ability to act like both digital gold and a tech stock, but Wolfe Research says to lean into the nuance.
- New Orleans residents brace for salt water intrusion as Biden declares national emergency September 28, 2023The saltwater intrusion is expected to hit key water treatment plants by the end of October.
- A recession is coming and investors should be defensive, TCW CEO says September 28, 2023"We are going to have a recession, because that's the way the world works," TCW CEO Katie Koch said at CNBC's "Delivering Alpha" conference.
- Holiday shoppers are getting an early jump on the season, but student loan payments weigh heavily September 28, 2023October is expected to be a particularly big month for holiday shopping, just as student loan borrowers face their first bill in more than three years.
- 'Retirement spending is not pass-fail,' advisor says. How to reframe your strategy to reduce stress September 28, 2023Retirement security is a concern for many older Americans and outliving savings is often their biggest fear. Here's how to reframe retirement spending.
- Saudi soccer league says big-money player purchases are only the first step in a long-term strategy September 28, 2023The big-spending Saudi Pro League is aiming to build its global broadcasting presence and become one of the top 10 soccer leagues in the world, its chief operating officer, Carlo Nohra, told CNBC.
- Michael Gambon, actor who played Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at 82 September 28, 2023"We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon," said the statement issued on behalf of his wife Anne Gambon and son Fergus by publicist Clair Dobbs.
- Speaker McCarthy criticizes Senate measure, says House will get bill done to avoid shutdown September 28, 2023House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., criticized a Senate bill aimed at funding the government, noting the measure would not bolster border security.
- China's chip equipment firms see revenue surge as Beijing seeks semiconductor self-reliance September 28, 2023China has looked to boost its domestic semiconductor industry, as it targets self-reliance and to wean itself off of foreign semiconductor firms.
- GameStop names Ryan Cohen as CEO effective immediately, won't receive salary September 28, 2023The move comes more than three months after GameStop fired CEO Matthew Furlong.
- EV makers such as Tesla could fall under Europe's subsidy probe into China, EU's trade chief says September 28, 2023Non-Chinese brands of electric cars, such as Tesla and BMW, could be examined as part of a subsidy probe on China that the EU kicked off earlier this month.
- VinFast aims to sell up to 50,000 EVs in 2023 — but it has only hit 23% of its target so far September 28, 2023Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast's ambitious plan to sell as many as 50,000 vehicles this year is "unrealistic," according to one analyst.
- Oil prices hit highest level in more than a year September 28, 2023Oil prices have surged to its highest in over a year after crude stocks at a key storage hub dropped to its lowest since July last year.
- Chinese goods are showing up on Ukraine's battlefields as increased trade boosts Putin's war effort September 28, 2023Russian customs data filed as recently as August 2023 point to the continued supply of battlefield equipment, including drones, helmets, vests and radios, from China, new analysis by CNBC shows.
- Trump seeks UAW endorsement while criticizing EVs, Biden in Michigan September 28, 2023Trump, several times, asked United Auto Workers members to encourage union leaders to endorse him during his roughly hourlong speech.
- How Chinese companies are supporting Russia's military September 28, 2023China is playing an increasingly critical role in supplementing Russia's war-torn economy and boosting its military capabilities, according to a new analysis by CNBC.
- Shares of Evergrande have been suspended again September 28, 2023Shares of Chinese real estate giant Evergrande have been suspended, Hong Kong's exchange announced Thursday.
- Delta CEO says carrier went 'too far' in SkyMiles changes, vows modifications after backlash September 28, 2023Delta's CEO said the carrier wanted to "rip the Band-Aid off" with changes to SkyMiles program.
- Once dubbed a 'zombie' exchange, this Asian market is trying European-style trading to reinvent itself September 28, 2023Will structured certificates be the silver bullet for the SGX and spur more investor interest, or is this a shot in the dark?
- Ray Dalio says the U.S. is going to have a debt crisis September 28, 2023
Economic News
- Tell Us What the Resumption of Student Loan Payments Means For YouStudent loan payments are scheduled to begin again this October after a pause of more than three years. Because of a Supreme Court decision last month, these payments will resume without a forgiveness plan from the Biden administration that would have wiped out up to $20,000 from some borrowers’ balances. We want to know more […]
- Congress And Biden Are Playing With Fire In The Debt Ceiling StandoffWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): Could an economic cataclysm be just a few weeks away? Experts are warning that could indeed happen if the U.S. doesn’t raise the debt ceiling, the statutory limit on how much money the federal government can borrow […]
- Why An Aging Population Might Not Doom The American EconomyThe American economy is booming and robust. Just look at the chart below, which shows that the overall unemployment rate — the share of people within the labor force who are without work but are looking for it — is lower than it’s been in more than 50 years: But wait! Americans just don’t want […]
- The Fed’s Fight Against Inflation Could Cost Black Workers The MostWhen the world grinded to a halt back in March 2020, one of the most tried and true rules of the U.S. economy once again reared its ugly head: When the economy goes into crisis, Black workers are disproportionately harmed — and are often the first to be affected. Unemployment spiked for everyone in April […]
- What Does the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Mean For The Economy?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. amelia.td (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): On Friday, financial regulators announced that they were taking control of Silicon Valley Bank, signaling the largest bank collapse since the global financial crisis of 2008. California regulators closed the bank and put the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]
- Why Is 2 Percent The Federal Reserve’s Magic Number For Inflation?Transcript Santul Nerkar: Inflation in America is high. You’ve probably noticed when you’ve gone to the grocery store or gas station. But ordinary Americans aren’t the only ones unhappy with our current 6 percent inflation rate. The Federal Reserve isn’t thrilled, either. The number that the Fed would like to see — its target inflation […]
- The Fed’s Inflation Goal Is Completely ArbitraryOver the past 18 months, inflation has dominated our understanding of the pandemic economy. Americans have endured the highest yearly price increases in four decades, from soup to nuts — literally. Even now, as experts and forecasters worry that the economy might dip into recession, observers also remain dismayed about the relative stickiness of inflation. […]
- The Perks Workers Want Also Make Them More ProductiveThree years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work are as popular as ever. Only 6 percent of employees able to do their jobs remotely want to return to the office full time, according to a Gallup survey published in August. The vast majority of “remote-capable” workers want to spend at […]
- Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?Inflation isn’t under control, and we’re heading for a recession. Except, wait: The latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is healthier than it’s been in years. So maybe we’re heading for the fabled “soft landing” as the Federal Reserve tries to curb inflation. Except, wait: That jobs report was too good, which means […]
- Which Republicans Could Vote For A Debt Ceiling Increase?Nothing is certain in this life, but the United States will definitely need to raise its debt ceiling later this year to avoid a potentially calamitous debt default. On one side, President Biden and Democrats want a “clean” debt limit increase, while Republicans want future decreases in spending included in any deal. To avoid a […]
- Why So Many States Want to Ban China From Owning FarmlandThe spy balloon spotted over Montana wasn’t the first recent incident to spark fears about national security and espionage in the U.S. Only a few years ago, a Chinese billionaire named Sun Guangxin planned to build a wind farm on part of 140,000 acres his company had amassed in southwest Texas, near Laughlin Air Force […]
- How This Debt Ceiling Debate Could EndPolitical battles in Washington sometimes feature the hallmarks of a bad sequel that uses the same narrative threads as its predecessor — just with less verve and imagination. In 2023, it’s taking the form of another round of drama over the debt ceiling. Congressional Republicans say they won’t back a debt ceiling hike without spending […]
- Who Americans Usually Blame After Showdowns Over Federal SpendingPlaying chicken with the national economy is not unusual for Congress and the president. There was the time that former President Donald Trump ground the government to a halt because he wanted money for his border wall. Oh, and the time that tea party Republicans threatened to send the U.S. into debt default if Congress […]
- Rents Are Still Higher Than Before The Pandemic — And Assistance Programs Are Drying UpCleveland is one of the poorest cities in the country. It’s far from the expensive coastal cities like New York City and San Francisco, where astronomically high rents are common. Cleveland doesn’t fit the stereotype of a city people want to move to; in fact, it has been losing population since the 1950s. But since […]
- The Numbers That Defined 2022What a year 2022 has been. There was so … much … news. We saw record-high inflation, war in Ukraine, a landmark Supreme Court session, continuing effects of the pandemic, the Winter Olympics, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup and, of course, the midterms. In typical FiveThirtyEight fashion, we’ve been reflecting on […]
- The U.S. Poverty Rate Hit A Record Low — But Don’t Expect It To Stay That WayThis video is part of our series “The Numbers That Defined 2022.” Transcript One of the most important numbers of the year that you might not have heard of is 7.8 percent. That’s the share of Americans who were living in poverty in 2021, according to the most recent supplemental poverty rate, which was released […]
- Americans Generally Support Unions — And Averting A Rail StrikeWhen President Biden signed a bill to prevent a rail-worker strike this past Friday, it was only the latest in a series of union actions that have gotten national attention in the past few years. Starbucks and Amazon workers are trying to unionize around the country. Nationwide, 78,000 workers went on strike in the first […]
- Biden Is Very Unpopular. It May Not Tell Us Much About The Midterms.This week, a Siena College/New York Times poll showed President Biden with just a 33 percent approval rating, a result so poor that it touched off speculation — including from yours truly — about whether he would even run again in 2024. The Siena/New York Times number is on the low end of the polling […]
- FiveThirtyEight Is Hiring A Temporary Full-Time Video ProducerFiveThirtyEight is seeking a temporary Video Producer to join our team full-time from mid-July through mid-November. This person will pitch, storyboard and edit videos about U.S. politics, filling an important role in our coverage of the 2022 midterm elections. The Video Producer will report to and work with the Senior Video Producer to direct and […]
- We’re Hiring A Part-Time Research AssistantFiveThirtyEight is seeking a diligent, well-organized and kind Research Assistant to help track down and input polls and other election data, as well as contribute research to political stories and projects. This part-time position plays a critical role in supporting FiveThirtyEight’s political coverage and interactive projects like our presidential approval tracker and pollster ratings. You’ll […]
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Sports News
- Prisco's Week 4 NFL picks: Packers take down rival Lions, Bills cool off Dolphins, Cowboys handle PatriotsPete Prisco reveals all his Week 4 picks, including the Cards giving the 49ers a surprisingly tough time
- NFL Week 4 Best Bets: Bills quiet Dolphins hype, Packers upend Lions, Buccaneers beat down SaintsBreaking down Will Brinson's best bets from Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season
- XFL and USFL announce intent to merge beginning in 2024 season, unifying spring football leaguesThere will be one spring football league in 2024
- Louisiana Tech vs. UTEP odds, line, spread, time: 2023 college football picks, Week 5 predictions by top modelSportsLine's model just revealed its CFB picks, predictions and best bets for UTEP Miners vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Friday
- Fantasy Football Week 4 PPR Cheat Sheet: Player ratings to help make your toughest lineup callsMatchup ratings for every player in Week 4 for PPR leagues
- 2023 Ryder Cup schedule: U.S., Europe teams set matchups, pairings, tee times for Day 1 on FridayJordan Spieth and Justin Thomas will sit for the first session of the 2023 Ryder Cup
- Fantasy Football Week 4 Non-PPR Cheat Sheet: Player ratings to help make your toughest lineup callsMatchup ratings for every player in Week 4 for Non-PPR leagues
- Why the return of Packers WR Christian Watson vs. Lions can benefit Jordan LoveWhat Watson will bring to Green Bay's offense
- Max Johnson steps in as Texas A&M QB: Why Aggies offense will be fine in wake of Conner Weigman injuryJohnson has started 17 games during his time at Texas A&M and LSU
- Taylor Swift effect: Chiefs ticket sales increase, plus Travis Kelce sees huge spike in jersey salesYou could say that Kelce is living in a 'Wonderland'
- Fantasy Football Today: Tough lineup decisions for every game including TNF and London morning tiltWhat you need to know now to set your lineups for TNF and Week 4
- Utah vs. Oregon State odds, line, start time: 2023 college football picks, Week 5 predictions by proven modelSportsLine's model just revealed its CFB picks, predictions and best bets for the No. 19 Oregon State Beavers vs. No. 10 Utah Utes on Friday
- Golden Knights' Mark Stone rips Kings' Hayden Hodgson after taking huge hit: 'Not really much of a player'Hodgson laid a thunderous hit on Stone in Wednesday's preseason game, and Stone made sure to air his grievances
- FC Barcelona under investigation for suspected bribery as Spanish FA offices raided by police, per reportsCatalan giants accused of more than $7.3 million of payments
- 2023 Ryder Cup predictions, odds: Expert picks as teams from United States, Europe battle in RomeWill the U.S. break its losing streak in Europe? Our experts dive into the international showdown
- The Six Pack: Notre Dame vs. Duke, Texas vs. Kansas among top Week 5 college football picksThere are plenty of games on this week's schedule that could pay off if you Trust The Process
- Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce romance rumors: Basic NFL rules explainer for Swifties wanting to get into footballHere's how to tune in without being confused
- Louisville vs. NC State odds, line, time: 2023 college football picks, Week 5 predictions by proven modelSportsLine's model just revealed its college football picks, predictions and best bets for NC State Wolfpack vs. Louisville Cardinals on Friday
- Ben Olsen on Houston Dynamo's U.S. Open Cup final win against Leo Messi-less Miami: 'It was about resiliency'Olsen was hired in 2022 to oversee a rebuild for the Dynamo and got the job done on Wednesday night
- Inter Miami's U.S. Open Cup disappointment serves as lesson for how to approach matches without Lionel MessiThe hosts were far from their best and without their top player in the cup final defeat
- Prisco's Week 4 NFL picks: Packers take down rival Lions, Bills cool off Dolphins, Cowboys handle Patriots
Gadget News
- After Elon Musk's Twitter another Social Network is starting with two blue checkmarks for $8Meanwhile, Twitter is still figuring out the precise details of its verification strategy, including when previously verified users who don’t subscribe will lose their checks. But new owner Elon Musk stated today that it will happen in the coming months, asserting that the site needed to be purged of “corrupt” blue badges. His public views […]
- 10th-gen iPad reviews: A long-awaited update, but maybe not the best buyiPad reviews have landed for Apple’s 10th-generation entry-level model, and they are somewhat mixed. The main feeling is that the price means the new model sits somewhat uncomfortably between the 9th-gen – which Apple still sells – and the iPad Air. Whether it’s worth the money is something on which reviewers don’t agree, some saying […]
- NASCAR driver stuns racing world with a move learned from Nintendo GameCubeEnlarge Enlarge / In a stunning Photoshop move, a Nintendo GameCube pulls ahead of the pack. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) On Sunday, NASCAR driver Ross Chastain made history with an unprecedented wall-riding maneuver that qualified him for a championship race and set the record for the fastest lap on the track at 18.845 […]
- Apple confirms the iPhone is getting USB-C, but isn’t happy about the reason whyApple has given its most direct confirmation yet that a USB-C-equipped iPhone will happen, now that the European Union is mandating that all phones sold in its member countries use the connector if they have a physical charger. When asked by The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern if the company would replace Lightning, Apple’s senior […]
- Inside Apple’s Secret iPhone 14 RedesignThe best feature of the iPhone 14 is one that Apple didn’t tell you about. Forget satellite SOS and the larger camera, the headline is this: Apple has completely redesigned the internals of the iPhone 14 to make it easier to repair. It is not at all visible from the outside, but this is a […]
- The new Apple TV 4K is now as fast as your iPhone with a new connector and a new remoteIn 2022, the HD didn’t make a ton of sense; starting last year, it came with Apple’s new remote, which was nice, but it was $149 and used Apple’s A8 processor from the iPhone 6. Meanwhile, the new Apple TV 4K starts at $129, has the much newer A15, double the storage, and of course, […]
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- What It Means To Hedge A BetThis article explores the meaning of hedging your bets, how to hedge a bet in an online casino while betting on different sports.
- What Happens To a Bet When The Game is StoppedFind out what happens to the bets when the game is interrupted, terminated, or abandoned. Learn about possible outcomes and how they affect your bet.
- The Best Arguments for GamblingAre you ready to start gambling? Here are the best reasons why it's one of life's greatest experiences!
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Domain Name News
- Monitor Landing or Parking Page Downtime September 28, 2023Domain Investing: When I first started developing my domain names, I learned the importance of downtime monitoring. On some of my growing websites, there would be random times when the WordPress-based websites went down for short periods of time. Occasionally, I would catch the downtime and occasionally an advertiser would inquire about why one of […]Domain Investing
- Monitor Landing or Parking Page Downtime September 28, 2023Domain Investing: When I first started developing my domain names, I learned the importance of downtime monitoring. On some of my growing websites, there would be random times when the WordPress-based websites went down for short periods of time. Occasionally, I would catch the downtime and occasionally an advertiser would inquire about why one of […]Domain Investing
- TRAFFIC 2024: 20-Year Reunion May Be a Reality!! September 27, 2023Rick Schwartz: TRAFFIC 2024 Announcement!! After a 10-year hiatus, I will be forming an exploratory committee next week with the hopes of having a 20-year TRAFFIC reunion during the week of October, 21, 2024 in South Florida. This has truly been an epic week for me, like none other. Two 7-figure domain sales and a […]Rick Schwartz
- PafiBalikpapan.org Sold for $15,250 September 27, 2023DomainingTips.com: Today: Appraisal for Offersbin.com / Looking for CVCV & 4L .com – Budget $5,000 / AintNoMobWay.com Sold for $6,750 / and more… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Appraisal for Offersbin.com – How would you price this two word dot com domain name? I feel like […]DomainingTips.com
- Squadhelp is Reinvesting and So Am I September 27, 2023Domain Investing: Squadhelp CEO Darpan Munjal shared a series of tweets about the growth of the platform. Darpan shared that revenue last month was higher than any other month and 60% higher than the prior month. Like other growing companies, Squadhelp continues to reinvest proceeds into the platform and marketing of the platform: We achieved […]Domain Investing
- Papac named interim ICANN Ombudsman September 27, 2023DomainIncite: ICANN has appointed Krista Papac as interim Ombudsman, following the resignation of Herb Waye earlier this year. Papac is currently the Org’s complaints officer, a similar role to that of the Ombudsman. The move means that an ICANN staffer is taking the structurally independent role for the first time. ICANN chair Tripti Sinha blogged […]DomainIncite
- Nominet takes over Bounty mutineers’ ccTLD September 26, 2023DomainIncite: Nominet has taken over management of the Pitcairn Islands’ ccTLD, .pn, judging by its web site and IANA records updated this week. The site at nic.pn says UK registry Nominet is going to modernize the registry to use the EPP standard — this should make .pn accessible to thousands of registrars — and implement […]DomainIncite
- If You Want to See a Stampede, Look No Further Than This… September 26, 2023Domain Investing: If you’re seeking engagement on Twitter in the domain name space, the best thing you can do is tell people you’re looking to buy a domain name and ask people to share their names. For a greater response, make the request somewhat vague, and there will be a stampede of domain name investors […]Domain Investing
- .tube registry claims victory in linkification fight September 26, 2023DomainIncite: Latin American Telecom, the company that runs the .tube gTLD, has claimed victory in its fight to get popular social media apps to “linkify” more than 400 TLDs that have gone live in the last eight years. As I reported two weeks ago, CEO Rami Schwartz managed to figure out that any TLD that […]DomainIncite
- Sedo weekly domain name sales led by 1337.org September 26, 2023TheDomains: Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and 1337.org led the way at $50,000. Dictionary.com will tell you This term is slang for “excellent” but also refers to a coded language that’s all over the internet. The site is already up and running looks pretty cool, they also have 1337.us. The footer shows 1337AI, […]TheDomains
- Ancient registrar gets ICANN breach notice over UDRP September 25, 2023DomainIncite: A thirty-year-old registrar — practically prehistoric by internet standards — has been hit with an ICANN breach notice after apparently failing to transfer a domain lost in a UDRP and not paying its fees. ICANN has told Texas-based GKG.net that it failed to implement a July UDRP decision (pdf) over the domain top-rx-market.com, which […]DomainIncite
- Nick Huber: “drop a little coin” for a Premium Domain Name September 25, 2023Domain Investing: I do not know Nick Huber, but I see he has a large following on Twitter and frequently offers advice to startup founders and entrepreneurs. Over the weekend, Nick shared some advice about domain names: If you’re looking for an available domain to start a business, you’re doing it wrong. You need to […]Domain Investing
- Gerard Michael on Differentiating from the Competition September 25, 2023Sully's Blog: DNPost.com is not just a company; it’s a dynamic team driven by passionate and… The post Gerard Michael on Differentiating from the Competition appeared first on iGoldRush Domain News and Resources.Sully's Blog
- The Magical Black Box September 24, 2023SEO Book: Google's mission statement is "organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful." That mission is so profound & so important the associated court documents in their antitrust cases must be withheld from public consumption. Hey. The full exhibit list just posted in DC federal court for USA vs Google. J/k, […]SEO Book
- Looking for .com, .io, and .ai – Budget $20,000 September 23, 2023DomainingTips.com: Today: Appraisal for Tax.me.uk / 4L .coms Wanted – Budget $500/Domain / IfsMagazine.com Sold for $31,500 / and more… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Appraisal for Tax.me.uk – How would you appraise this domain name? Does it have any real value in today’s market? 4L .coms Wanted – Budget $500/ Domain – […]DomainingTips.com
- The Mega Weekend Auction List September 23, 2023Robbie Ferguson: You know what time it is, check out this weekends expired domain names in auction… YPC.com is leading the pack with price rising and I can only see it climbing, following in... The post The Mega Weekend Auction List appeared first on Robbie's Blog online since 2011 - Domain Names, Domain News, Domain […]Robbie Ferguson
- Nobody Reading This Today Will be Alive When Domain Names Reach Their Full Value. Nobody! September 22, 2023Rick Schwartz: Morning Folks!! Branding is about consistency. Branding is about repetition. And ultimately branding is about sales. No sales, no brand. More and more I see morons that make advertisements and commercials, and I don’t even know what the hell they’re advertising. It’s so subliminal you can’t even figure it out unless you’re paying close attention. […]Rick Schwartz
- GdprPrivacyPolicy.org Sold for $5,070 September 21, 2023DomainingTips.com: Today: Looking For 4L .com – Budget $180/ Domain / 4L.com Wanted – Budget $1,500 / PafiSalatiga.org Sold for $16,250 / and more… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Looking For 4L .com – Budget $180/ Domain – Check your portfolios and see if you have what they are looking […]DomainingTips.com
- ICANN is starting to auto-renew new gTLD contracts September 21, 2023DomainIncite: Almost 10 years have passed since ICANN delegated its first 2012-round new gTLDs and the Org has started to auto-renew their contracts. As far as I can tell, the first delegated gTLD, شبكة. (Arabic “.web”, .xn--ngbc5azd) got its Registry Agreement renewed on July 13. The registry, dotShabaka, was informed all the way back in […]DomainIncite
- Freenom hit by FIFTH ICANN action after litany of screw-ups September 21, 2023DomainIncite: Is time up for Freenom? After being sued by Facebook and losing its contracts to operate ccTLDs for at least two countries, now it also has ICANN Compliance to deal with. Its registrar arm, Netherlands-based OpenTLD, has been hit with a lengthy ICANN breach notice that alleges the company failed to allow its customers […]DomainIncite
- Monitor Landing or Parking Page Downtime September 28, 2023