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Jury rejects lawsuit filed by family of teen killed by cop

World/Asia
2023-01-26 18:04:25Z

A federal jury has found that a white Ohio police officer did not violate a Black teenager's civil rights when he shot and killed the boy while responding to...

Iraq's Kurdish region warns against 'unlawful' stop to funds

World
2023-01-26 17:48:09Z

Iraqi Kurdish authorities on Thursday pushed back against a decision by Iraq's top court that blocked payments from state coffers funding the semi-autonomous...

Eddie Murphy Names The Most Naturally Funny Person Ever

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 17:45:11Z

The "Coming 2 America" star made the declaration to Jimmy Kimmel, who said "that's a great answer."

How underwater scenes are shot for movies and TV shows

World/Asia
2023-01-26 17:42:05Z

Underwater scenes are incredibly difficult to shoot, as the conditions mean the cast and crew have to rethink nearly every aspect of making a movie. While...

American Indian Mental Health Organization Granted NGO Consultive Status by United Nations

World
2023-01-26 17:16:20Z

MESA, AZ-A mental and behavioral health organization dedicated to Native American fathers and families was recently granted special status by the United...

Ethiopian prime minister meets Sudan's leaders in Khartoum

World
2023-01-26 17:14:11Z

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held talks with various Sudanese leaders in Khartoum on Thursday, a sign of rekindling ties between the neighboring...

Morocco country profile

World
2023-01-26 17:08:38Z

Provides an overview of Morocco, including key events and facts about this north African country.

Algeria country profile

World
2023-01-26 17:06:34Z

Provides an overview, key facts and events, a timeline and leader profile along with current news about Algeria

Britney Spears reportedly 'annoyed' after fans call police to conduct wellness check

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 16:35:26Z

Britney Spears reportedly 'annoyed' after fans call police to conduct wellness check

Meetings with Lindh prompt move to revoke convict's release

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 16:22:51Z

A northern Virginia man convicted nearly a decade ago of supporting the Islamic State group as a teenager has now been accused of violating his terms of...

5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death

World
2023-01-26 15:52:10Z

Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist...

Colorado man arrested after police say he "intentionally" drove his truck into police station

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 15:51:01Z

A 45-year-old Colorado man has been arrested after police said he "intentionally" drove his pickup truck into the Grand Junction Police Department's building...

Can these rocks really power light bulbs? No, say the experts

World
2023-01-26 15:01:38Z

Viral videos of minerals with apparent electrical properties are not what they seem.

Blinken will travel to Mideast amid US concern over violence

World
2023-01-26 14:57:49Z

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt, Israel and the West Bank this weekend in his first trip to the Middle East this year, amid an...

4,700-year-old 'tavern' - complete with fridge, oven and food - unearthed in Iraq

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 14:41:58Z

Remnants of some familiar foods and drinks were found at the site.

Zelensky: 'Putin is nobody to me'

World
2023-01-26 14:41:30Z

In a recent interview with Sky News, President Zelensky told British journalist Kay Burley that Russia's Vladimir Putin is "nobody" to him following the full-scale invasion and that...

Putin's Former Speechwriter Predicts Military Coup in Russia

World
2023-01-26 14:40:09Z

Contributor#8523328A former Kremlin aide is warning that as Moscow blindly pursues its bloody conquest in Ukraine, the situation at home is quietly heading...

Egypt unveils tombs and sarcophagus in new excavation

World
2023-01-26 14:20:59Z

Egypt on Thursday unveiled dozens of new archaeological discoveries, including two ancient tombs, at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside of the capital Cairo...

Germany apologizes for leopard jibe that upset some Africans

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 13:53:09Z

Germany apologized on Thursday for using a leopard emoji in a jibe at Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Twitter that ended up offending some Africans...

A police chief was arrested and charged with dealing meth and cocaine

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 13:51:20Z

Shawn Denning, the top officer in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, used the app Wickr to run drug deals because he thought it was safe, prosecutors said.

Sneak peek: The Death of an Officer's Wife

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 13:30:00Z

Amanda Perrault died of a gunshot wound to the head. The unusual position of her body raised questions about who pulled the trigger. "48 Hours" contributor...

UN food agency: Afghan malnutrition rates at record high

World
2023-01-26 13:26:04Z

Malnutrition rates in Afghanistan are at record highs with half the country enduring severe hunger throughout the year, a spokesman for the World Food...

Anger soars in Beirut amid standoff over port blast probe

World
2023-01-26 12:50:32Z

Scores of protesters Thursday scuffled with riot police in Beirut as they tried to break into the chief offices of Lebanon's judiciary, after officials moved...

'That's scary.' Rattlesnake births gnarled two-headed baby, South African park says

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 12:25:47Z

"As if one head isn't enough."

Syrian Kurdish forces arrest IS commander in eastern region

World
2023-01-26 11:58:01Z

Syrian Kurdish-led forces captured a local commander of the Islamic State group in eastern Syria as part of an ongoing operation targeting sleeper cells in...

Rain, snow returns to California starting Sunday after weeklong break

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 11:41:34Z

After a weeklong break, rain and snow will return to California starting on Sunday. Rain and snow totals should remain relatively light and flooding is ...

Analysis: Stakes rise as Iran can fuel 'several' atom bombs

World
2023-01-26 11:32:52Z

Iran has enough highly enriched uranium to build "several" nuclear weapons if it chooses, the United Nations' top nuclear official is now warning. The...

I'm a general manager on a $450-million cruise ship. I'm on duty 24 hours but it's worth it to travel the world in a floating 5-star hotel.

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 11:26:15Z

General manager Alessandro Menegazzi shares what it's like to eat, sleep, and work aboard the luxurious Regent Seven Seas Explorer.

Florida widow of slain Microsoft exec calls out his ex-wife after suspect's arrest

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 11:17:48Z

The widow and brother of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan gave their first interview to Fox News Digital after learning that a suspect had been...

Science has finally cracked the mystery of why so many people believe in conspiracy theories

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 11:14:00Z

Fall for conspiracy theories isn't driven by ignorance, or isolation, or insanity. It's something far more common - and way, way scarier.

Judge orders release of Paul Pelosi attack video: CBS News Flash Jan. 26, 2023

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 11:09:55Z

Video of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, being attacked will be made public following a ruling by a California judge. The Transportation...

Rybakina, Sabalenka to meet in Australian Open women's final

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 10:31:23Z

What all seemed so different, so daunting, even, about trying to win a Grand Slam title to Elena Rybakina a little more than six months ago is now coming...

Russia plays down West's move on tanks, attacks Ukraine anew

World
2023-01-26 09:30:43Z

From Washington to Berlin to Kyiv, a Western decision to send battle tanks to Ukraine was hailed enthusiastically. Moscow first shrugged it off - and later ...

Japan launches intel satellite to watch N. Korea, disasters

World
2023-01-26 09:13:02Z

Japan successfully launched a rocket Thursday carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite on a mission to watch movements at military sites in...

Zelenskyy: Putin is nobody to me after invading Ukraine

World
2023-01-26 08:55:16Z

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, has stated that he is not interested in a meeting with Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, as Zelenskyy does not ...

Conservative Columnist Shreds 'Deranged Hobo' Trump: 'Lost His Grip On Reality'

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 08:38:52Z

Charles C.W. Cooke tears into the former president in a scathing new column.

'We know who did it': Russian anti-war exiles targeted in Serbia

World
2023-01-26 07:40:12Z

They may be more than a thousand miles from Moscow, but the long arm of the Kremlin is still dangerously close for Russian exiles in Serbia who oppose the...

Medvedchuk is going to create new political movement, wants to unite Zelenskyy's "opponents"

World
2023-01-26 07:37:24Z

Viktor Medvedchuk, a pro-Russian politician whose daughter's godfather is Russian President Vladimir Putin, has announced plans to create a new political...

Russian attacks on Ukraine reported; tank training to start

World
2023-01-26 07:13:59Z

Ukrainian officials said Thursday that Russia launched a wave of missile and self-exploding drone attacks on the country. Air raid sirens wailed nationwide....

Prince Harry's 'Spare': Meghan Markle's attempt to 'distance' herself amid Hollywood fallout

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 07:00:39Z

According to a new report, the Duchess of Sussex "may have raised gentle concerns" about Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" and whether it was the right move.

Palestinians say Israeli troops kill man in West Bank

World
2023-01-26 06:57:03Z

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man in a flashpoint area of the occupied West Bank on Thursday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, the latest bloodshed in surging violence. The ministry said the man, Saeb Azriqi, 24, was brought to a hospital in critical condition after being shot, and died from his wounds. The Israeli military said forces were operating in the Jenin refugee camp, a militant stronghold of the West Bank that has been a focus of nearly a year of Israeli arrest raids.

'We know who did it': Russian anti-war exiles targeted in Serbia

World
2023-01-26 06:44:06Z

They may be more than a thousand miles from Moscow, but the long arm of the Kremlin is still dangerously close for Russian exiles in Serbia who oppose the...

UN chops global economic growth forecast to 1.9% in 2023

World
2023-01-26 05:36:44Z

The United Nations has joined several major global organizations in cutting the outlook for global economic growth in 2023.

EXPLAINER: What is an Australian Black Voice to Parliament?

World
2023-01-26 05:12:05Z

Australians expect to vote this year in a referendum that would enshrine in the nation's constitution a mechanism for Indigenous people to advise Parliament ...

Myanmar opium farming booming after coup: UN

World
2023-01-26 05:06:05Z

Opium poppy production in Myanmar ramped up dramatically following the 2021 military coup, the UN's drugs office said Thursday, as political and economic turmoil drove farmers to cultivate the crop.The area of land used for opium poppy cultivation expanded by a third to just over 40,000 hectares in 2021-22 -- the first full growing season since the coup -- according to a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report released Thursday.

Myanmar opium farming booming after coup: UN

World
2023-01-26 05:06:05Z

Opium poppy production in Myanmar ramped up dramatically following the 2021 military coup, the UN's drugs office said Thursday, as political and economic...

UN: Myanmar opium cultivation has surged 33% amidviolence

World
2023-01-26 04:06:39Z

The production of opium in Myanmar has flourished since the military's seizure of power, with the cultivation of poppies up by a third in the past year as...

Vice President Kamala Harris visits Monterey Park dance studio, says Congress 'must act'

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 02:59:06Z

Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Monterey Park to meet with victims' families of the mass shooting on Lunar New Year's Eve that left 11 dead.

A former Fox News staffer said Roger Ailes told her she was his 'sex slave' and took videos of the abuse to use as 'blackmail,' but the network would dismiss claims with 'boys will be boys,' lawsuit says

World/Latin America
2023-01-26 02:54:39Z

In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, Laura Luhn said Roger Ailes sexually abused her and that Fox News enabled it, which the network has denied.

Jury deliberations in NYC bike path killings hit early snag

World
2023-01-26 01:12:42Z

Deliberations that began Wednesday in the trial of a man charged with killing eight people along a Manhattan bike path quickly hit a snag, as jurors sent the...

Wall Street reacts to Tesla's 4th-quarter earnings report, price cuts

World
2023-01-26 18:37:24

Tesla said that since it lowered prices it has seen the strongest demand in its history, with orders running about twice the rate of production.

A microgrid with solar panels will power JFK's international terminal

World
2023-01-26 16:05:00

The terminal under construction at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport will be partly powered by a microgrid, batteries, and fuel cells.

Kevin McCarthy ended proxy voting. It could cost the GOP.

World
2023-01-26 16:00:55

The House implemented proxy voting in the 116th Congress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's gone now, and it could be costly for the GOP.

Ray Dalio slams debt limit, compares politicians to binge-drinking alcoholics

World
2023-01-26 13:09:10

The US government hit its $31.4 trillion debt limit last week, raising the prospect of a default in June.

Why people believe in conspiracy theories: plain old overconfidence

World
2023-01-26 11:14:00

Fall for conspiracy theories isn't driven by ignorance, or isolation, or insanity. It's something far more common — and way, way scarier.

Woman's lupus-related brain inflammation changed her personality

World
2023-01-26 10:50:00

The author says she forgot things like her favorite color or food, and her personality changed completely because of the swelling in her brain.

Russia-Ukraine war broke down defense-industry 'taboos': recruiter

World
2023-01-26 10:08:54

Eva Brückner told Insider that Russia's invasion of Ukraine made people reassess the defense industry and the "taboos" around working in it.

Fake heiress Anna Sorokin gets reality show while serving house arrest

World
2023-01-26 06:56:28

Sorokin, who's under house arrest after overstaying her visa, told PageSix she wants to host guests like Elon Musk and Sam Bankman-Fried in her home.

Investment needed to foster health students from rural backgrounds, advocacy group says

World
2023-01-26 05:07:11

After training as a speech pathologist in Adelaide, Jasmin Przibilla is bringing her skills home to South Australia's Mallee region, which is why an allied health body wants more investment to encourage rural health students.

Truffles in South Australia on the rise, but breaking into the industry can be tough

World
2023-01-26 03:36:39

Truffle farming is on the rise in South Australia but it can be a tricky business to break into. These novice growers are on a steep learning curve to commercial production.

Biotech CEO, 45, may have reduced his biological age by 5 years: Bloomberg

World
2023-01-26 03:26:42

Health tests and reports suggest that Bryan Johnson, 45, has the heart of a 37-year-old and gets erections like a teenager, Bloomberg reported.

Laura Luhn Fox News lawsuit: Roger Ailes said she was his 'sex slave'

World
2023-01-26 02:54:39

In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, Laura Luhn said Roger Ailes sexually abused her and that Fox News enabled it, which the network has denied.

How Billie Jean King and the 'Original Nine' changed women's tennis forever

World
2023-01-26 01:31:23

It is 53 years since a group of brave women decided it was time to take a stand in the male-dominated world of tennis, a move that would shape the future of the sport.

The moment of kindness that set Socceroo Awer Mabil on his path to 2023 Young Australian Of The Year

World
2023-01-26 01:03:33

Awer Mabil's charity, Barefoot To Boots, helps supply football equipment to children in refugee camps. But the Socceroo is only just getting started.

'Cruise to nowhere' dashed veteran cruisiegoer's search for solitude

World
2023-01-26 00:42:21

The Bahamas-bound Carnival Sunshine became a "cruise to nowhere" earlier this month after windy weather kept the ship from docking in Nassau.

Student who tracks Musk jet blasts sale of flight-tracking site

World
2023-01-25 23:46:30

JetNet announced it had purchased the public flight-tracking site on Wednesday. Jack Sweeney uses the site to share celebrity flight data.

Bloomberg LP is hiring 1,000 as other media, tech companies cut staff

World
2023-01-25 22:19:47

Along with adding hundreds of employees, Bloomberg LP is creating a new department under Chris Collins to elevate news on the terminals used by Wall Street.

Takeaways from Davos, including AI, ChatGPT, and sustainability

World
2023-01-25 21:04:51

Our conversations give insight into what's on the minds of the business elite, including AI, return-to-work policies, and the economic conditions.

Indigenous artists urge Australians to watch This is Australia video, inspired by viral Childish Gambino clip, on January 26

World
2023-01-25 20:39:17

Rapper Beni Bjah and dance theatre company Marrugeku deliver a searing indictment in This is Australia: a reimagining of Childish Gambino's This is America that they're urging Australians to watch on January 26.

I filmed my gender transition over 3 years with my daughter

World
2023-01-25 20:18:08

Jade Phoenix stars in "How to Make a Rainbow," a documentary that depicts her relationship with her daughter as Phoenix transitions into womanhood.

How the 1938 Day of Mourning launched the modern January 26 rally

World
2023-01-25 19:27:43

The first January 26 protest was held in 1938, when a thousand-strong group of Aboriginal men and women marched through Sydney protesting more than a century of brutal treatment.

City CBDs were hammered by COVID-19. Will they make a comeback as life returns to normal?

World
2023-01-25 19:11:52

Three years since the pandemic began, the centres of our big cities are still struggling to find a new identity and business model amid the boom in working from home.

Tesla Q4 Earnings Preview: Wall Street looks to guidance after price cuts

World
2023-01-25 19:03:30

"Tesla's drastic price cuts are we think positive for the consumer, negative for Tesla, and negative for other automakers," JPMorgan said.

Drafting half a million more soldiers into Russia's war in Ukraine could backfire on Vladimir Putin

World
2023-01-25 18:28:05

Vladimir Putin could be looking to once again draw from Russia’s immense population to reinvigorate his army. But whether the victory he so desperately craves will follow is questionable, writes Steve Cannane.

How a crime wave in Alice Springs grew into a national political crisis

World
2023-01-25 18:00:00

Anthony Albanese may have only been in Alice Springs for a few hours, but the reality of the town's problems have been all too apparent to local residents and community leaders, who have spent months desperately calling for something to change.

Ukraine allies finally commit tanks, but want a new fighting style

World
2023-01-25 12:51:49

Western officials are reportedly urging Ukraine to refocus the areas and style of warfare to make more progress against Russian forces.

Germany approves sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine after pressure

World
2023-01-25 12:39:18

Germany has been reluctant to approve the transfer of these tanks to Ukraine, but now it's decided to let the Leopards loose.

George Santos hints that $500k personal campaign loan wasn't his money

World
2023-01-25 12:03:23

George Santos revised campaign filings on Tuesday, revealing that a large loan to his campaign didn't come from personal funding, per The Daily Beast.

Ketamine, a new depression treatment, may be addictive, some fear

World
2023-01-25 11:30:00

Ketamine therapy is a revolutionary new depression treatment. But as multimillion-dollar investments pour in, some people find they can't stop.

Ex Russian president Medvedev has become a key warmonger since Ukraine invasion

World
2023-01-25 11:01:25

Dmitry Medvedev is now among Russia's most vitriolic pro-war figures. Experts say he's trying to get out of a politically weak situation.

Archie Roach, Claudia Karvan among those recognised in Australia Day 2023 Honours

World
2023-01-25 11:01:22

Some of the recipients of this year's Australia Day honours are well-known personalities, while others have been quietly working away behind the scenes. The awards have also posthumously recognised songwriter and activist Archie Roach.

Plastics export: How I keep my family, baby safe from toxic microplastics.

World
2023-01-25 11:01:00

Tiny bits of plastic are in tea bags, breastmilk, and baby bottles. An expert explains how she keeps her newborn safe from their toxins.

Student-loan forgiveness: Case against debt relief weakening: experts

World
2023-01-25 10:00:00

Recent legal briefs highlighted how the student-loan company MOHELA's involvement in one of the lawsuits weakens the GOP states' case.

Googlers realized they were laid off after badges didn't work

World
2023-01-25 09:49:00

Google notified 12,000 employees of their fate by overnight email, but those that didn't check their inbox got a tough surprise when swiping in.

Tesla buyer says she effectively lost $11K after price cuts

World
2023-01-25 09:18:05

Forty people contacted Insider to express dissatisfaction about missing out on Model 3 and Model Y price cuts. One said they felt "cheated."

Who has it worse when it comes to Australians with overstretched mortgages? Boomers or millennials? Tell us

World
2023-01-25 06:35:00

A spike in mortgage repayments isn't an uncommon experience across generations. But we'd like to find out who has it worse.

McCarthy kicks top Democrats off of the intelligence committee

World
2023-01-25 02:58:27

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries pointed out the "double standard" of Rep. Kevin McCarthy allowing Rep. George Santos to maintain committee assignments.

Accessible Tourism Alliance launched to help Qld businesses cater to people with disability

World
2023-01-25 01:48:07

Living with paraplegia, the Bundaberg dad can struggle to find accessible holiday destinations. Advocates hope a new government partnership will make the tourism industry more inclusive for families like his.

Tár might win Cate Blanchett her third Academy Award, but few have seen the psychological drama about a conductor coming undone

World
2023-01-25 01:17:37

The psychodrama about a conductor facing abuse allegations and her own mental unravelling just picked up six Academy Award nominations, yet hardly anyone has seen it. Luckily, we have.

Pentagon increasing production of 155mm artillery shells by 500%

World
2023-01-25 01:06:56

The US currently manufactures just over 14,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition every month. Ukrainian forces have fired that many in just 48 hours.

Skims campaign features 'White Lotus' breakout stars

World
2023-01-24 22:57:16

You don't need to have the financial or social capital of Kim Kardashian to tap a pop-culture moment in your marketing campaigns.

Nike's Jordan deal is focus of film starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

World
2023-01-24 22:38:04

While there's debate about who should get the most credit for signing the NBA legend, there's no debate about Jordan's importance to Nike.

Amazon warns staff not to share confidential information with ChatGPT

World
2023-01-24 22:15:18

The advice, from an Amazon lawyer, highlights one of many new ethical issues arising as a result of the sudden emergence of ChatGPT.

Reddit is letting go of employees as it evaluates staff performance

World
2023-01-24 22:10:41

Reddit is letting go of staff in community management and other teams, as several other major tech companies lay off employees.

Oracle leader Don Johnson abruptly resigns, insiders say

World
2023-01-24 20:01:43

The former Oracle Cloud Infrastructure boss once named by founder and CTO Larry Ellison as a potential contender for co-CEO is leaving.

I drove 15 electric cars in 2022. These were my favorite features.

World
2023-01-24 19:58:42

A giant front trunk, face-melting acceleration, and futuristic style made these models some of the best electric cars yet.

Ex-Google employees sharing 'life after layoffs' in new TikTok trend

World
2023-01-24 19:52:24

"A day in my life working at Google" TikToks became their own genre. Now creators are pivoting to an emerging trend chronicling the aftermath of layoffs.

War leaves a toxic environmental legacy that lasts long after the guns go quiet. Can we stop it?

World
2023-01-24 19:30:00

Chemical weapons and toxins are still being used in current wars. Without action, ecosystems and people are at risk.

How ChatGPT and other new AI tools are being used by lawyers, architects and coders

World
2023-01-24 19:30:00

While schools are banning ChatGPT, Australian workplaces are already deploying it and other new artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Here's how they're using them.

What Australia Day events are happening near me this year?

World
2023-01-24 19:19:53

From laser shows to live music, here's your list of major Australia Day events planned around the country on January 26.

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