Southampton fans erupt as Martin defends tactics — Dec 8th, 2024

Southampton manager Russell Martin found himself at the centre of fan outrage following his side's 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa, with his post-match comments fuelling discontent among an already frustrated supporter base....

Stars on display as Nuggets visit hot Hawks — Dec 8th, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks will try to extend their winning streak to seven games on Sunday evening when they host the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets....

UK pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims — Dec 9th, 2024

Britain paused decisions on Syrian asylum claims on Monday, a government spokesperson said, after rebel forces seized the capital of Damascus over the weekend....

Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rate — Dec 9th, 2024

Fresh corroboration of the perplexing observation that the universe is expanding more rapidly than expected has scientists pondering the cause - perhaps some unknown factor involving the mysterious cosmic components dark energy and dark matter....

'Quite a debate': Alabama, Miami first teams out of CFP field — Dec 9th, 2024

Getting whipped by a downtrodden Oklahoma squad came back to haunt Alabama. So did a historic loss to Vanderbilt....

Italian ambassador in Syria unharmed after rebel break-in, foreign minister says — Dec 8th, 2024

Syrian rebels entered the residence of the Italian ambassador in Damascus on Sunday, but did not harm him or his security staff, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said, calling for a peaceful transfer of power in the country....

Prosecutors seek 14-year prison term in Tom Girardi fraud case — Dec 9th, 2024

Federal prosecutors said they are seeking a 14-year prison sentence for disbarred California attorney Tom Girardi after he was charged with stealing millions of dollars in client funds and convicted of wire fraud in August....

Stars on display as Nuggets visit hot Hawks — Dec 8th, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks will try to extend their winning streak to seven games on Sunday evening when they host the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets....

UK pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims — Dec 9th, 2024

Britain paused decisions on Syrian asylum claims on Monday, a government spokesperson said, after rebel forces seized the capital of Damascus over the weekend....

Syrian opposition leader calls for 18 month transition period before elections — Dec 8th, 2024

Syria should have an 18 month transition period to establish "a safe, neutral, and quiet environment" for free elections, Hadi Al-Bahra, the head of Syria's main opposition abroad, said to Reuters on the sidelines of the Doha Forum on Sunday....

UK pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims — Dec 9th, 2024

Britain paused decisions on Syrian asylum claims on Monday, a government spokesperson said, after rebel forces seized the capital of Damascus over the weekend....

'Quite a debate': Alabama, Miami first teams out of CFP field — Dec 9th, 2024

Getting whipped by a downtrodden Oklahoma squad came back to haunt Alabama. So did a historic loss to Vanderbilt....

Syrian opposition leader calls for 18 month transition period before elections — Dec 8th, 2024

Syria should have an 18 month transition period to establish "a safe, neutral, and quiet environment" for free elections, Hadi Al-Bahra, the head of Syria's main opposition abroad, said to Reuters on the sidelines of the Doha Forum on Sunday....

Gamble on Bethell pays rich dividends for England on New Zealand tour — Dec 9th, 2024

Jacob Bethell was considered a gamble at number three when he was handed his England debut against New Zealand in Christchurch last month and captain Ben Stokes was justified in feeling some sense of vindication after the series was secured on Sunday....

Blazers, Lakers look to finally get on track — Dec 8th, 2024

Two struggling teams that have absorbed some intensive beatdowns in recent days get together Sunday night when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers....

Gamble on Bethell pays rich dividends for England on New Zealand tour — Dec 9th, 2024

Jacob Bethell was considered a gamble at number three when he was handed his England debut against New Zealand in Christchurch last month and captain Ben Stokes was justified in feeling some sense of vindication after the series was secured on Sunday....

Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to Hall of Fame — Dec 9th, 2024

Sluggers Dave Parker and Dick Allen will be enshrined in Cooperstown, N.Y., this summer after both were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday by the Classic Era Committee....

Explainer: How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike next week? — Dec 11th, 2024

The Bank of Japan holds its final policy meeting for the year next week with its decision to be announced just hours after that of the U.S. Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cut....

Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to Hall of Fame — Dec 9th, 2024

Sluggers Dave Parker and Dick Allen will be enshrined in Cooperstown, N.Y., this summer after both were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday by the Classic Era Committee....

Italy wraps up probe into two Meta execs on alleged $938 mln VAT evasion by Facebook owner — Dec 9th, 2024

Italian prosecutors have wrapped up a probe into alleged tax evasion of 887.6 million euros ($937.93 million) by Facebook parent company Meta involving two executives of its Irish unit, the Milan prosecutor's office said on Monday....

Syrian opposition leader calls for 18 month transition period before elections — Dec 8th, 2024

Syria should have an 18 month transition period to establish "a safe, neutral, and quiet environment" for free elections, Hadi Al-Bahra, the head of Syria's main opposition abroad, said to Reuters on the sidelines of the Doha Forum on Sunday....

Fact Check: No evidence Musk filed lawsuit against Whoopi Goldberg and ‘The View’ — Dec 9th, 2024

A headline shared on social media saying that Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against ABC’s “The View” and one of its co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg re-surfaces a false claim made in 2023 on a satirical website....

Southampton fans erupt as Martin defends tactics — Dec 8th, 2024

Southampton manager Russell Martin found himself at the centre of fan outrage following his side's 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa, with his post-match comments fuelling discontent among an already frustrated supporter base....

Italy wraps up probe into two Meta execs on alleged $938 mln VAT evasion by Facebook owner — Dec 9th, 2024

Italian prosecutors have wrapped up a probe into alleged tax evasion of 887.6 million euros ($937.93 million) by Facebook parent company Meta involving two executives of its Irish unit, the Milan prosecutor's office said on Monday....

Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rate — Dec 9th, 2024

Fresh corroboration of the perplexing observation that the universe is expanding more rapidly than expected has scientists pondering the cause - perhaps some unknown factor involving the mysterious cosmic components dark energy and dark matter....

Magic host Suns in first game without Franz Wagner — Dec 8th, 2024

The Orlando Magic have dealt with the loss of one star and, starting Sunday night, they have to deal with the loss of another....

Prosecutors seek 14-year prison term in Tom Girardi fraud case — Dec 9th, 2024

Federal prosecutors said they are seeking a 14-year prison sentence for disbarred California attorney Tom Girardi after he was charged with stealing millions of dollars in client funds and convicted of wire fraud in August....

Refugees return to Syria as caretaker prime minister appointed — Dec 11th, 2024

Refugees from Syria's long civil war were making their way home on Wednesday, as a new interim prime minister said he had been appointed with the backing of the rebels who toppled President Bashar al-Assad....

Heat preparing for clash with NBA-best Cavaliers — Dec 8th, 2024

The Cleveland Cavaliers, who have the NBA's best record at 21-3, are set to invade Miami to play the Heat on Sunday evening....

Prosecutors seek 14-year prison term in Tom Girardi fraud case — Dec 9th, 2024

Federal prosecutors said they are seeking a 14-year prison sentence for disbarred California attorney Tom Girardi after he was charged with stealing millions of dollars in client funds and convicted of wire fraud in August....

Magic host Suns in first game without Franz Wagner — Dec 8th, 2024

The Orlando Magic have dealt with the loss of one star and, starting Sunday night, they have to deal with the loss of another....

'Quite a debate': Alabama, Miami first teams out of CFP field — Dec 9th, 2024

Getting whipped by a downtrodden Oklahoma squad came back to haunt Alabama. So did a historic loss to Vanderbilt....

Magic host Suns in first game without Franz Wagner — Dec 8th, 2024

The Orlando Magic have dealt with the loss of one star and, starting Sunday night, they have to deal with the loss of another....

Gamble on Bethell pays rich dividends for England on New Zealand tour — Dec 9th, 2024

Jacob Bethell was considered a gamble at number three when he was handed his England debut against New Zealand in Christchurch last month and captain Ben Stokes was justified in feeling some sense of vindication after the series was secured on Sunday....

Italian ambassador in Syria unharmed after rebel break-in, foreign minister says — Dec 8th, 2024

Syrian rebels entered the residence of the Italian ambassador in Damascus on Sunday, but did not harm him or his security staff, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said, calling for a peaceful transfer of power in the country....

Italy wraps up probe into two Meta execs on alleged $938 mln VAT evasion by Facebook owner — Dec 9th, 2024

Italian prosecutors have wrapped up a probe into alleged tax evasion of 887.6 million euros ($937.93 million) by Facebook parent company Meta involving two executives of its Irish unit, the Milan prosecutor's office said on Monday....

Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to Hall of Fame — Dec 9th, 2024

Sluggers Dave Parker and Dick Allen will be enshrined in Cooperstown, N.Y., this summer after both were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday by the Classic Era Committee....

Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire — Dec 8th, 2024

His statement prompted Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the Kremlin to list their conditions....

Refugees return to Syria as caretaker prime minister appointed — Dec 11th, 2024

Refugees from Syria's long civil war were making their way home on Wednesday, as a new interim prime minister said he had been appointed with the backing of the rebels who toppled President Bashar al-Assad....

Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire — Dec 8th, 2024

His statement prompted Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the Kremlin to list their conditions....

Southampton fans erupt as Martin defends tactics — Dec 8th, 2024

Southampton manager Russell Martin found himself at the centre of fan outrage following his side's 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa, with his post-match comments fuelling discontent among an already frustrated supporter base....

EV maker VinFast to build second production plant in Vietnam — Dec 8th, 2024

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast on Sunday announced a plan to build its second domestic production plant that will double its output capacity, saying it is needed to meet increased demand for its small and mid-sized models....

Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rate — Dec 9th, 2024

Fresh corroboration of the perplexing observation that the universe is expanding more rapidly than expected has scientists pondering the cause - perhaps some unknown factor involving the mysterious cosmic components dark energy and dark matter....

Heat preparing for clash with NBA-best Cavaliers — Dec 8th, 2024

The Cleveland Cavaliers, who have the NBA's best record at 21-3, are set to invade Miami to play the Heat on Sunday evening....

EV maker VinFast to build second production plant in Vietnam — Dec 8th, 2024

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast on Sunday announced a plan to build its second domestic production plant that will double its output capacity, saying it is needed to meet increased demand for its small and mid-sized models....

Explainer: How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike next week? — Dec 11th, 2024

The Bank of Japan holds its final policy meeting for the year next week with its decision to be announced just hours after that of the U.S. Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cut....

Blazers, Lakers look to finally get on track — Dec 8th, 2024

Two struggling teams that have absorbed some intensive beatdowns in recent days get together Sunday night when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers....

Fact Check: No evidence Musk filed lawsuit against Whoopi Goldberg and ‘The View’ — Dec 9th, 2024

A headline shared on social media saying that Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against ABC’s “The View” and one of its co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg re-surfaces a false claim made in 2023 on a satirical website....

EV maker VinFast to build second production plant in Vietnam — Dec 8th, 2024

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast on Sunday announced a plan to build its second domestic production plant that will double its output capacity, saying it is needed to meet increased demand for its small and mid-sized models....

Fact Check: No evidence Musk filed lawsuit against Whoopi Goldberg and ‘The View’ — Dec 9th, 2024

A headline shared on social media saying that Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against ABC’s “The View” and one of its co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg re-surfaces a false claim made in 2023 on a satirical website....