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Sudden Starlink limits sap Ukraine drone power as Kyiv fears U.S. intelligence squeeze
Ukrainian drones lost some of their fighting capacity after restrictions were suddenly imposed on the battlefield use of the country's U.S.-made Starlink communication terminals, officials said Wednesday as the capital endured another…
Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House
A federal judge on Tuesday extended an order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from banning reporters for three news outlets from the White House, a pivotal operational development for the organizations as…
U.S. hits Bank of America with $1.2 billion fine, saying it violated money laundering and sanctions laws
The fines on America's second-biggest bank amount to the third-largest in the department's history.
Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff…
Katie Zacharia's debut shows the pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary's role
This would not be an easy job under any circumstances.
Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, doctors say
His post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, the Vatican said Wednesday.
Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% as midterm elections near
Gas, clothes, and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections that have focused heavily on issues related to…
Does a Russian lab worker's death carry pandemic risk? Experts say it's unlikely, with one caveat
Some details surrounding a Russian lab worker's death of an unknown pneumonia parallel COVID-19 news that unfolded seven years ago, but health security experts say they don't see signs this is a…
White House press secretary's debut brings news of Guilfoyle's exit
On her first day at the podium, new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made news. She announced that President Trump has asked his son's former fiancée and ambassador to Greece, Kimberly…
Saudi conflict with Houthis escalates with new strikes
The threat of a widening war on the Arabian Peninsula is accelerating. Houthi rebels in Yemen are again targeting Saudi infrastructure and military sites, escalating a conflict which may yet draw in…
Former U.S. ambassador on Saudi Arabia's struggle to defend against Houthi attacks
To discuss the escalating war between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Ratney. He served as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Biden administration and…
What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer and prognosis
The Vatican says Pope Leo has lung cancer and that doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung in a surgery that lasted roughly 90 minutes. In a statement, the Vatican…
News Wrap: Cornell bans fraternity parties for rest of academic year
In our news wrap Tuesday, Cornell University is banning parties and other social events at fraternities for the rest of the academic year, a man fell to his death while riding a…
Trump Accounts expand to millions of children, but new rules raise questions
The Treasury Department has created Trump Accounts for every eligible child, automatically enrolling more than 60 million. The expansion also comes with changes to how the program works. Donors can now donate…
Florida executed a prisoner who killed his cellmate in hopes of getting a death sentence. It's the state's 17th execution of the year
Robertson's execution comes at a time of escalating attention on the death penalty in the United States.
Cuts to SNAP benefits push many Americans to seek help from food banks
More than five million people have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits since President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill passed last year. The bill cut SNAP funding, expanded work…
Climate change gives Swedish winemakers an unexpected boost
Record high temperatures this year forced European wine producers to harvest grapes much earlier than usual. French wineries fear it will lead to the worst season in 30 years. But Nordic newcomers…
Grandma Joy and Me' follows a grandmother and grandson's journey to every national park
Eleven years ago, Brad Ryan took his grandmother, Joy, camping in the Smoky Mountains after hearing that she had never seen a mountain. That one trip to a national park turned into…
Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws bipartisan criticism from a frustrated Congress
The deal is being criticized by both Republicans and Democrats as fueling Russia's war against Ukraine, violating existing U.S. laws and drawing the U.S. closer to Russia.
CVS agrees to pay $315 million to settle Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions
The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought in 2024 that accused the healthcare giant of providing massive amounts of opioids and other controlled substances "to fuel its own profits at the expense of…
WATCH: Utah voters hear from Moore, Crosby in midterm House debate
Newly drawn congressional districts in Utah mean that when incumbent Republican Rep. Blake Moore meets Democratic challenger Peter Crosby for a debate Tuesday, he'll be speaking to a new amalgam of voters.
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‘Nana Patekar took Rs 1 more than Bachchan to work with him,’ recalls ‘Drishyam 3’ actor
Drishyam 3 actor Kamlesh Sawant expressed his sorrow over Nana Patekar's demise, sharing anecdotes about his remarkable career. He highlighted…
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Rashmika Mandanna says she still feels like a fangirl of husband Vijay
Rashmika Mandanna attended the pre-release event for their upcoming film 'Ranabaali' alongside her husband Vijay Deverakonda. She shared her excitement…
Swati Gupta1 min read
Jailer 2 Box Office Day 1 Prediction: Rajinikanth Starrer Eyes Kollywood’s 4th Biggest Opening, Could Grab 3rd Spot
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 is all set for a big start, but will fall short of a record opening at the…
Swati Gupta3 min read
Nana Patekar prayer meet: Shivaji Satam, Rohini Hattangadi, others pay tribute
On October 8, 2026, Indian cinema mourned the loss of legendary actor Nana Patekar at the age of 75. His…
Swati Gupta1 min read