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In most seasons, we would have a firmer grasp on which teams are planning to sell with less than two weeks remaining until the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. Of course, 2026 isn’t most seasons. An improbable 24 teams entered Thursday within 6 1/2 games of a postseaso…

A global selloff in technology stocks gained momentum as doubts over returns from billions of dollars spent on artificial intelligence were compounded by a surge in oil prices that rekindled inflation concerns.

The police shooting death of a man with a knife has roiled Wisconsin's capital and prompted politicians from the governor to city officials to call for transparency and accountability. City of Madison officials identified the man as homeless at a Thursday new…

The cast and creators of the Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe discuss the surprise return of a legacy character in Episode 1.

The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.

The Trump administration announced permanent tariffs to replace temporary measures that expire after midnight tonight.

The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?

Maria Rojas is the first person to stand trial for allegedly violating Texas’ abortion ban. AG Ken Paxton has touted the case as he runs for the U.S. Senate.

President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran and the Houthi militants over attacks on Saudi tankers. Meanwhile, the UN warned that the situation is 'out of control.' DW has the latest.

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The Trade Deadline is fast approaching -- 11 days to go and counting.

The Trade Deadline is quickly approaching and more teams than ever are in the hunt for a playoff spot. So, which organization is going to make that move, that not only grabs the headlines but puts their team in position for a run to the World Series? On the l…

MADISON, Wisc. — With protests and demands for accountability growing louder in Madison, Wisconsin, the man who was fatally shot by a police officer this week has been identified.

The judge wants to give more time for attorneys to work out a schedule for a preliminary injunction.

The Trump administration has ramped its tariff actions back up since the president's trade agenda suffered major legal setbacks earlier this year.

Alphabet’s second-quarter free cash flow turned negative for the first time as the Google parent ramps AI spending, leaving Wall Street divided over whether the investment will pay off.

App is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.

OpenAI disclosed this week that some of its AI models went rogue and hacked into open-source developer platform Hugging Face.

The NYPD is looking into the attacks as potential hate crimes based on witness statements

Intel rallied after the company reported blowout earnings and guidance.

A day after the agreement was signed, the president laid out a new requirement: that the Saudis normalize relations with Israel.

Samsung's new book-style foldable phone is making a strong first impression, but I'm still testing how it holds up in everyday use.

The subpoenas to New York Times reporters were issued by Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, whom Trump has nominated as director of national intelligence.

The company wants more time to present what appears to be a mini-trial.

Senate fails to pass latest War Powers resolution, in largely symbolic move attempting to reign in Trump.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband was sentenced to two consecutive terms of life in prison on Thursday in federal court.

Young protesters in India are camping on the streets of New Delhi. Protesters defied heavy security measures Thursday in the latest show of strength by a movement posing a major challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Thursday’s demonstrations…

A graphic video of the shooting during an attempted arrest in the Marquette neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin, was quickly spread online.

After a Saudi nuclear power deal raised alarm in Israel, President Trump announced online that the arrangement is subject to the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords.

U.S. equities fell on Thursday, as oil prices surged amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

The Secret Service has not disclosed the agent's identity or the nature of the information allegedly leaked.

The 6-foot-5, 225-pound quarterback spent his final college season at Indiana (2025) after three years at California (2022-24), appearing in 36 career games with 35 starts and completing 691-of-1,008 passing attempts for 8,247 yards, 71 touchdowns and 22 inte…

The trade deadline is shaping up to be a seller's market and a few teams ostensibly in contention may take advantage of that

A former Arizona reporter read new excerpts from the purported ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case on the "Crime Junkie" podcast.

LSU coach Lane Kiffin said he now regrets how he handled his messy exit from Ole Miss before the Rebels' surprising run in the CFP last season.

The U.S. moves more refueling planes to the Mideast and adds medics at a major military hospital as the war with Iran spreads to another key waterway.

Twenty-three Republican governors have signed President Trump's pledge for data centers as the sprawling IT facilities face increasing resistance.

It is the second time lawmakers have voted to halt the nearly five-month-long conflict.

The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.

New films from Martin McDonagh, Florian Zeller, Werner Herzog, and Danny Boyle are among the competition stand outs, with non-fiction highlights including a film on the Oasis reunion tour and Alex Gibney's long-gestating Elon Musk doc.

U.S. forces have struck numerous Iranian military targets, including missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense assets. Brent crude oil surged above $98 a barrel as of early Thursday.

The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

The House has narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain. The 214-208 vote requiring cong…

Some of worst weather connected to the storm is forecast more than 800 miles away in North Carolina and southern Virginia.

The European Union has fined Google $1 billion for breaking digital antitrust regulations. The EU says Google set up its search engine and Google Play to favor its own services over competitors. This is part of Brussels' ongoing efforts to regulate big tech c…

Jason Alexander apologized after Courtney Stodden publicly called out the “Seinfeld” star over a lewd 2012 comedy sketch the two made when Stodden was 17.

Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.

Magomed Ankalaev reflects on his championship-losing knockout loss to Alex Pereira ahead of his return at UFC Abu Dhabi.

US President Donald Trump says Washington would hold Tehran responsible for any future Houthi attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Follow for live news updates.

Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.

On TV this Thursday: The Big Bang Theory franchise enters the multiverse, Criminal Minds heads for hiatus, and Ransom Canyon and Strange New Worlds return.

Tension is brewing between the White House and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, sources say.

It’s the latest example of tension between the new governor and Phil Murphy.

The festival will run from September 2 – 12.

Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.

Here are the biggest storylines as NFL teams open camp, plus 53-man roster predictions.

Secretary of state says US has ‘a head for an eye’ policy as strikes hit Iran for a 12th straight night.

The incident is stirring debates over the need for stronger AI guardrails and the extent to which AI agents are capable of acting on their own.

Federal health advisers are meeting to review a group of controversial chemicals called peptides. The unapproved injections have become a popular wellness trend, promoted by influencers and celebrities for building muscle, healing injuries and other uses. The…

The Boston Red Sox's win streak reached a historic mark on Wednesday, but they couldn't set a new record.

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Amish Shah has won the Democratic primary for an open congressional seat in Arizona. His win marks another defeat for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which supported Marlene Galán-Woods. Shah and Galán-Woods are ideologically similar. But vot…

The referral escalates House Republicans' efforts to scrutinize the former special counsel who prosecuted President Trump.

Samsung has owned the market for foldable phones. Now Apple is getting in on it. NBC News chief tech analyst Joanna Stern breaks it down.

President Donald Trump says the US will “destroy one bridge or power plant” every time Iran targets a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran in turn will hit infrastructure and energy facilities across the region, an official told Iranian media.

After extensive renovations, the Sony-owned Alamo Drafthouse will operate the location, along with the former ArcLight Cinema theater property next door.

It marked a significant escalation of the U.S. military campaign.

Thanks to persistent inclement weather and air quality concerns, the Pittsburgh Pirates have played doubleheaders in three consecutive series. The Pirates swept the Milwaukee Brewers on July 11 and split two games with the Cleveland Guardians a week later. Af…

The agreement with a kingdom signaling it wants a nuclear weapon has sparked alarm among nonproliferation experts. Congress has 90 days to act on the deal.

A Madison police officer shot a man several times, killing him during an arrest for allegedly casing cars in the Willy Street neighborhood.

Samsung's book-style foldable could be better suited to the way we actually browse the internet and watch videos.

Claimed attacks come days after Houthis announced naval embargo on Saudi vessels

Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.

The bipartisan consensus on defense collapsed as Republicans quashed objections from Democrats, who say Congress has failed to rein in Trump’s use of military force.

The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.

Top dues payers say the nearly $800,000 spent in primaries was a waste of resources.

The New York City Legionnaires' disease outbreak has killed five and sickened 82, but doctors say key prevention steps can reduce exposure risk.

Google parent Alphabet reported second-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday.

Tesla's record Q2 vehicle deliveries helped drive $28.24 billion in revenue, but EPS came in far lower than expected. The stock slide 4% after hours.

Republicans passed more than $1 trillion for the Pentagon alongside a budget blueprint to fund the war with Iran and implement provisions of President Trump's election overhaul bill.

Naval restrictions announced by the Iran-backed Houthi militia have raised concerns that a widening war could add to the economic turmoil caused by oil shipping disruptions.

The Maryland medical examiner confirmed Kaylee Hottle's cause of death after the "Godzilla x Kong" star was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Ijamsville.

The Miami Heat's late-night mistake led to an NHL franchise to make some jokes.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s latest threat on Wednesday to target civilian infrastructure came as the unpopular war spirals with no…

Samsung said the highly anticipated glasses will arrive in the fall

Tesla reported mixed second quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations after the closing bell on Wednesday. But its cash burn rate was less than expe...

Tropical Storm Bertha is taking aim at the Gulf Coast with dangerous storm surge and gusty winds, while a separate severe weather system threatens the Carolinas with flash flooding. Follow FOX Weather's live coverage for real-time forecast updates, tracking m…

For more than a decade, there's been something fishy going on in a lake that straddles Vermont and the province of Quebec. It involves cancer, a kind of catfish, and — possibly — clues about how tumors metastasize.

The 41-year-old star has courted NBA suitors for nearly a month. A link made it sound as if he had made a decision.

Tesla will report after the close on Wednesday, followed by the conference call.

Tropical Storm Bertha is creeping along the Gulf Coast toward Louisiana. The storm on Wednesday is spinning off strong winds far from its center and closing beaches from Florida to Mississippi. Forecasters say the main threat from Bertha is expected to be dam…

Rep. Andy Biggs, who voted to overturn the 2020 election results, won the GOP nomination for governor. Among Democrats, a left-wing challenger failed to unseat Rep. Greg Stanton.

France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency. Public Health France reported Wednesday that regions affected by the heat from June 17 to July 2 recorded 21,674 deaths fro…

Alexander rubbed a cellphone on Stodden's breasts in a resurfaced comedy sketch parodying daytime talk shows. She was 17 at the time.

The incident is unique because it was "driven, end to end, by an autonomous AI agent system," according to Hugging Face.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 both have bigger batteries, a more power-efficient Qualcomm chip, and new health metrics. But there are also price hikes.

Book sales and audiobook figures for Homer's original poem rise sharply after the film's release.

The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.