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Regional - The Japan Times - 21 minutes ago

Disney's ABC yanks 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air after remarks about Kirk

The move is the latest taken against media figures, academic workers, teachers and corporate employees over their remarks about Kirk following his assassination.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 hour ago

World Athletics stars relish Tokyo atmosphere after COVID-hit Olympics

For many athletes competing at the world championships in Tokyo this week who also competed at the COVID-hit Summer Games, the experience has been like night and day.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 hour ago

In shift from price-cutting trend, Japan's telecom firms hike rates as costs rise

Desperate to ensure price hikes are accepted by subscribers, telecom carriers have improved their networks and service quality, and offered extra services.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 hour ago

Safety concerns linger as year marked since stabbing of Japanese boy in China

Security measures have been increased around the school amid worries that anti-Japanese sentiment could rise in China around historical anniversaries.

Tech - It's FOSS - 2 hours ago

FOSS Weekly #25.38: GNOME 49 Release, KDE Drama, sudo vs sudo-rs, Local AI on Android and More Linux Stuff

We hit a major milestone on our Mastodon account. We crossed the 40,000 mark. It's a pleasant surprise. We have a lot more people on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and even YouTube. But seeing this number on a non-mainstream platform like Mastodon gives a positive upliftđŸ•ș💬 Let's see what you get in this edition:Ubuntu making a major change.A long-time KDE contributor leaving.The Apache Software Foundation's rebranding.And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!This edition of...

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 hours ago

Fumitaka Sato, who contributed to black hole research, dies at 87

The professor emeritus at Kyoto University wrote many books introducing the beauty of space and physics to general readers.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 hours ago

Britain wants social mobility but private schools still dominate

Elite schooling remains the surest route to the top of British society, new data from a social mobility charity show.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 hours ago

Chinese startup pitches tiny EVs to European markets

Linktour Automotive’s two new all-electric models are exempt from the European Union’s EV import tariffs set in place last year.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 hours ago

Dodgers considering using Ohtani as a relief pitcher

The two-way superstar has been superb on the mound as a starting pitcher this year after not pitching at all in 2024 as he recovered from elbow ligament surgery.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

GOP policy plan includes restricting judges from giving lighter sentences to young adults

The bills follow US President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington DC.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 hours ago

'I don't cry anymore': In U.S. jail, Russian dissidents fear deportation

With the U.S. stepping up its sweeping anti-immigration crackdown, rights activists warn deporting Russian dissidents puts them at risk of prison and persecution back home.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

FCC Chair Brendan Carr defends ABC affiliates pulling Jimmy Kimmel show after monologue mocking Charlie Kirk

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr joined Sean Hannity on Fox News Wednesday night to explain why Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night TV show was abruptly suspended following backlash over his controversial comments about the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk.Carr stressed that broadcast networks like ABC operate with a license that has a "unique obligation to operate in the public interest," unlike cable channels such as CNN. "Broadcasters are different than any other form of communicatio...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Australia pledges 62-70% emissions cut by 2035 in new climate target

PM Anthony Albanese says the pledge puts Australia’s interests and science first.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 hours ago

Japan to boost support for its anime and film industry

The government is aiming to triple overseas revenue from Japanese content to „20 trillion in 2033.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Dozens of ABC stations to air Charlie Kirk tribute special during Jimmy Kimmel's timeslot

Dozens of ABC affiliate stations will air a tribute special for Charlie Kirk in Jimmy Kimmel's timeslot on Friday following the liberal host's controversial remarks about the conservative activist's alleged assassin. Sinclair Broadcast Group, which operates 30 ABC affiliates, announced Wednesday it would air a special "in remembrance of Charlie Kirk" after Disney decided to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" indefinitely. Sinclair had joined Nexstar, another owner of ABC affiliates, in pre-empting Kimmel...

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 hours ago

80 years after bombing and typhoon, Hiroshima guide warns of double tragedy risk

Typhoon Ida killed 3,756 people in Japan, including atomic bomb survivors and specialist medics, just a month after the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 hours ago

Kansai Electric to complete survey for new nuclear reactor in 2030

A final decision on whether to build the new reactor will be made after a detailed survey to examine the impact of earthquakes.

Regional - The Japan Times - 4 hours ago

China is sending its world-beating auto industry into a tailspin

The sector is showing symptoms of a vastly oversupplied market and point to a potential shakeout mirroring turmoil in country's property and solar industries.

Regional - The Japan Times - 4 hours ago

After seven decades, is it finally time for the LDP to split up?

With the LDP fraying at the seams, some wonder if the patchwork party will split along ideological lines instead of stitching itself back together.

Regional - The Japan Times - 4 hours ago

Military spending eats into Africa's climate finance

Climate change impacts Africa the most of any continent despite it contributing less than 10% to global carbon emissions, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

Regional - The Japan Times - 4 hours ago

Japan seeks to ramp up Asian Games buzz with one year to go

Host Japan hopes next year's event will make a splash similar to that of the pandemic-delayed 2023 edition in Hangzhou, China.

Regional - The Japan Times - 4 hours ago

Japan’s top shipping company to expand LNG fleet as global demand climbs

Nippon Yusen is planning to boost its fleet to more than 130 vessels by early 2029, up from 89.

Regional - The Japan Times - 4 hours ago

PSG overwhelms Atalanta 4-0 in Champions League opener

Marquinhos opened the scoring inside the first three minutes, and PSG followed that up with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes and substitute Goncalo Ramos.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Orange County judge Jeffrey Ferguson gets 35‑year sentence for killing wife

Police later found 48 firearms and 26,000 rounds of ammunition at his home.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Immigration judge orders deportation of Mahmoud Khalil to Syria or Algeria

A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil deported to either Algeria or Syria after ruling he hid information on his U.S. green card application.Judge Jamee Comans issued the Sept. 12 decision in Louisiana and said that Khalil did not disclose his internship with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and ties with Columbia University Apartheid Divest, an anti-Israel campus coalition.Court filings unsealed Wednesday and published by the American Civil Liberties Union als...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Christian Brueckner leaves jail with ankle tag as Madeleine McCann probe continues

German prosecutors say he poses a high risk of committing new offences.

Regional - The Japan Times - 4 hours ago

U.S. State Department sees Japanese role in AUKUS defense pact

Japan "expressed interest in a range" of projects underway as part of the second leg of the pact, an assessment said.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Country singer Lee Brice honors Charlie Kirk, says he 'had a heart of God'

Lee Brice paid tribute to Charlie Kirk during one of his shows. During a performance in Clearwater, Florida, Sept. 11, the country music star dedicated his song, "When The Kingdom Comes" to Kirk, telling the crowd that while he usually plays a different song at that point in the show, he wanted to do something for Kirk and "what he so adamantly stood for."In a recent appearance on "The Will Cain Show," Brice explained why he chose to honor Kirk the way he did."The most special songs that I've ev...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Cornell MBA council warns ‘non-marginalized’ students to avoid minority recruiting events: report

Business students at Cornell University who are not members of "marginalized or underrepresented groups" have been told to skip diversity-focused recruiting events, with a warning that attending could harm their career prospects and the school’s ties to recruiters, according to documents obtained by National Review.The directive was circulated in an email on Friday by the student council of Cornell’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, the outlet reported.The council introduced ...

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

Nippon Ishin expels three member lawmakers

Noting the three also called on other member lawmakers to leave Nippon Ishin, the party rapped the trio for engaging in acts that disrupted order within the party.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Commanders get final approval to build new stadium at RFK site after DC Council vote

The Washington Commanders have officially received the final approval from the D.C. Council to begin constructing a new stadium at the RFK Stadium site.It was a long process to get to this point, but the D.C. Council voted 11-2 on Wednesday to approve the $3.8 billion stadium project.In turn, the Commanders will finally return to D.C. after playing almost 30 years in Landover, Maryland, at what is now called Northwest Stadium.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Today is a historic...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Trump calls Disney pulling Jimmy Kimmel's show 'great news for America'

President Donald Trump praised Disney’s decision to indefinitely pre-empt Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show as "great news for America" on Wednesday.Fox News Digital confirmed with a Disney spokesperson that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" would be pulled for the foreseeable future. The news came after reports that Nexstar Media Group, which owns hundreds of television stations, would pre-empt Kimmel's show on its ABC affiliates starting Wednesday night "for the foreseeable future" and would replace it with o...

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

First-half dominance leads Vissel Kobe to opening Asian Champions League win

Vissel impressed against their hosts, with Erik, Taisei Miyashiro and Yuya Osako leading the defending J. League champions to victory.

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

‘There Was Such a Thing Before’: Fukushima grief and fury in monochrome

Eighteen years since his last feature, Yoshihiko Matsui is back with a somber Fukushima tale that demands attention, even as its drama feels stilted.

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

Meta Horizon TV is an entertainment hub for VR headsets

After revealing his company's latest augmented reality and smart glasses at Meta Connect this year, Mark Zuckerberg has introduced a new entertainment hub for its Quest headsets called Horizon TV. Zuckerberg said Meta believes watching video content is going to be a huge category for both virtual reality headsets and glasses in the future. Meta has already teamed up with several major streaming services to provide shows and movies you can enjoy in VR. One of those partners is Disney+, which will...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

New Hampshire daycare worker who secretly gave kids melatonin spared jail

A New Hampshire daycare worker who drugged kids by lacing their food with melatonin won't serve any jail time, per a court sentencing decision Monday.According to the Hillsborough North Superior Court docket seen by Fox News Digital, Dreckmann, 53, pleaded guilty to falsifying physical evidence and reckless conduct. Judge Amy Messer handed down a suspended sentence of up to seven years in prison.Messer barred Dreckmann from operating or working in any form of daycare and from having unsupervised...

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

‘Dear Stranger’ confronts marriage in turmoil, but lacks subtlety

Despite its emotional stakes, Tetsuya Mariko’s kidnapping drama stumbles on stilted dialogue and too many coincidences.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Trump says he will designate Antifa ‘a major terrorist organisation’

It's a move the US President has threatened since his first term.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Crockett dismisses critics who think 'Hitler' and 'fascist' comparisons contribute to political violence

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, said Tuesday critics who believe "Hitler" and "fascist" comparisons contribute to political violence were "absolutely wrong" during an interview on CNN following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. "So, I‘d like to ask you to respond to critics who have pointed the finger at Democrats, who have used phrases like ‘fascist’ or ‘Hitler,’ made comparisons to those things over time. Do you think that that‘s contributed to this, or are those critics wrong?" CNN host Kasi...

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

From high risk to record-breaker, ‘Kokuho’ defied expectations to become a megahit

Lee Sang-il's three-hour kabuki drama overcame doubts over subject matter to find its audience.

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Meta’s New Wraparound Smart Glasses Are the Most Oakley Oakleys You Can Buy

Nothing says Oakley like wraparound shades that you use for cycling.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 hours ago
Regional - The Japan Times - 6 hours ago

Powell rallies Fed colleagues as economic and political risks grow

The decision to cut rates was nearly unanimous, with the lone dissent coming from Fed Gov. Stephen Miran, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Regional - The Japan Times - 6 hours ago

Apple and Citi CEOs join Trump and King Charles at state dinner

The guest list of the event nodded to the work that Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer face as they attempt to bring the special relationship back onto stronger footing.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Trump to designate antifa a 'major terrorist organization'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced he will designate antifa, a left-wing activist group, as a "major terrorist organization."Trump described the group as "A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER," in a Truth Social announcement.The president added he will be "strongly recommending" that those funding antifa be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices. The announcement comes just days after Trump said he would "100%" consider the designation...

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses offer an AR display for $799

The rumors were true. Meta's first pair of AR glasses with a built-in screen is the Meta Ray-Ban Display. They'll cost $799 and will come to a limited number of brick-and-mortar stores in the United States on September 30. Those retailers include Best Buy, LensCrafters, Ray-Ban and Verizon, and availability will expand to Canada, France, Italy and the United Kingdom in early 2026. The Ray-Ban Displays have a camera, audio functionality, and a translucent heads-up display that shows and allows t...

Tech - Gizmodo - 6 hours ago

Meta Ray-Ban Display Hands-On: The Smart Glasses You Were Waiting For

Sorry, but you're going to want a pair whether you know it or not.

Tech - Gizmodo - 6 hours ago

Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Now Have a Screen and a Magic Wristband

Finally, Meta gave its smart glasses the one thing people want the most.

Regional - The Japan Times - 6 hours ago

Israel opens new route out of Gaza City as death toll passes 65,000

Many of those sheltering in the city are reluctant to follow Israel's orders to move south because of dangers along the way and fear of permanent displacement.

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

Meta Goes Even Harder Into Smart Glasses With 3 New Models

New glasses with a built-in display bring Meta's vision of the augmented reality future into focus. The popular Ray-Bans also get an update, and there's a new Oakley style for action sports.

Regional - The Japan Times - 6 hours ago

Nikkei 225 ekes out record in choppy trade following Fed rate cut overnight

U.S. stocks hit all-time highs on Wednesday in New York.

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Oakley Meta Vanguard are the smart glasses athletes might actually want

When Meta announced its first pair of Oakley-branded sunglasses, the HSTN frames, earlier this year, it called them "performance AI" glasses even though they only came with modest upgrades compared with Meta's Ray-Ban lineup. But the new Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses, which were just unveiled at Connect, are much more clearly aimed at serious athletes and they have the features to back it up. The $499 sunglasses feature Oakley's familiar wraparound frames and shiny (swappable) lenses. They are t...

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Meta unveils its second-gen Ray-Ban smart glasses at Connect

As expected, Meta has introduced new smart glasses during its Connect conference today. The announcements included a “Gen 2” of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which retail starting at $379. There are a bunch of upgrades over the $299 Ray-Ban Meta set that the duo released in 2023. Meta highlighted improvements to battery life, which it says now lasts up to eight hours with "typical use." The included charging case now provides an additional 48 hours of juice, versus 32 hours for the current one. The ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 hours ago

Flying car crash at China air show rehearsal sparks safety concerns

Xpeng AeroHT said the crash was caused by ‘insufficient spacing’.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 hours ago

Pepper-balls, rifle rounds, drones: UC police get green light for more weapons

University of California police departments are required by state law to report use of military equipment and requests for new purchases. On Wednesday, they received approval to buy new rifle rounds, drones and thousands of pepper-balls.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 hours ago

Pepper-balls, rifle rounds, drones: UC police get green light for military-grade weapons

University of California police departments are required by state law to report use of military equipment and requests for new purchases. On Wednesday, they received approval to buy new rifle rounds, drones and thousands of pepper-balls.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 hours ago

Former KTVU anchor arrested for fourth time following altercation with daughter

Frank Somerville, a former KTVU anchor, was arrested Monday after an alleged physical altercation with his adopted daughter. The incident marks the fourth arrest for Somerville in the last four years.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

JD Vance blames Kirk assassination on 'left-wing political radicalization' of shooter

Vice President JD Vance issued scathing words to those questioning the motive of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s accused killer on "Jesse Watters Primetime" Wednesday. After citing several sources involved in the investigation, the vice president blamed Kirk’s killing on "left-wing political radicalization.""My friend is dead because of left-wing political radicalization," Vance argued. "And if you want to cut that sh-- out, then be honest about it, and look yourself in the mirror."JD V...

Tech - Gizmodo - 6 hours ago

The Digital Version of ‘Twilight Imperium’ Will Save You *So* Much Clean Up Time

The epic interstellar board game's reputation for similarly epic setup and cleanup will be a thing of the past in its new video game form.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE: Man who sparred with Muslim Dearborn mayor, told he wasn't 'welcome' revealed as Christian minister

Christian minister Edward "Ted" Barham says he will not respond with hate after Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told him he was "not welcome" during a heated city council exchange over a controversial honorary street sign naming that went viral. In a new interview with Fox News Digital, Barham said the moment has only strengthened his resolve to speak out about freedom of speech and freedom of faith."I did not respond to the mayor with hate. I said, God bless you," Barham said, adding that he ta...

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 hours ago

L.A. Yoshinoya workers walk out, describing cockroaches, leaky ceiling, dirty grills

Cooks and cashiers at fast-food Japanese restaurant Yoshinoya in Pico Robertson walked off the job after describing cockroaches, dirty grills and leaky ceilings at the location.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Scientists reveal 12‑million‑year‑old porpoise fossil discovered in Peru

Scientists say its condition offers rare insight into prehistoric porpoises.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Cardi B and NFL star Stefon Diggs to welcome first child together

Music superstar Cardi B and four-time NFL Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs are expecting their first child together.The Grammy Award-winning rapper confirmed her pregnancy during a recent sit-down with morning television anchor Gayle King on "CBS Mornings." "I'm having a baby with my boyfriend, Stefon Diggs," Cardi B said during the pre-taped interview. "I'm happy. I feel like I'm in a good space. I feel very strong. I feel very powerful that I'm doing all this work, but I'm doing all this work while I'm...

Regional - New York Times - 7 hours ago

Mayor Adams Joins Growing Call to Ban Carriage Horses in New York City

Mayor Eric Adams’s declaration of support for eliminating the distinctive vehicles from Central Park follows a similar move by the group that runs the park.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Minor league hockey player Orca Wiesblatt dead at 25 after 'traffic accident' in Canada

Minor league hockey player Orca Wiesblatt died in a car accident in Canada over the weekend, his agency and former team confirmed Monday. He was 25. O2K Sports Management released a statement confirming Wiesblatt’s death. "With heavy hearts, we mourn and share the sad news that Orca Wiesblatt has tragically passed away. Orca was an incredible person both on and off the ice. He brought his passion for the game of hockey along with kindness, humility, and his love for family everywhere he went," t...

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

LAUSD Supt. Alberto Carvalho is hired for another four years

The L.A. school board votes to keep Alberto Carvalho in charge of LAUSD, the nation's second-largest school system for another four years.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Charlie Kirk supporters petition Starbucks to memorialize him with his go-to drink order

A group of Charlie Kirk supporters is petitioning Starbucks to honor the slain conservative activist by adding his signature tea order to menus nationwide.The campaign, called "Get Charlie Kirk's Starbucks Order On Every Starbucks Menu," was launched on Change.org on Sept. 14.In the petition description, the organizer wrote that Kirk's murder has left "millions of people around the world 
 heartbroken, agonized and completely devastated."CHARLIE KIRK DELIVERED MESSAGE ABOUT LIFE'S UPS AND DOWNS ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

‘The Muppet Show’ Is Getting a 50th Anniversary Disney+ Special

It's time to play the music: Sabrina Carpenter will guest star on the one-off special set to air in 2026.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

What to know about Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season

The third week of the 2025 NFL season will feature a full slate of games, beginning with the Miami Dolphins trying to avoid going 0-3 against the Buffalo Bills.But it’s far from the only game fans will be watching out for. New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson enters the week as the league leader in passing yards (618) with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (588) behind him. But the Giants are still winless, and so are their opponents, the Kansas City Chiefs.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SP...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Gunman kills 3 police officers, wounds 2 in Pennsylvania

Two injured officers remain in critical condition in hospital care.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air for Charlie Kirk comments

It follows criticism of comments he made about the motives of the suspect.

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

Trump says Pacific Palisades is allowing affordable housing. Is that true?

Gov. Newsom says President Trump is lying about efforts to build low-income housing in fire-affected Pacific Palisades.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Kash clashes with the Senate

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening
-Gun seller takes stand in Trump assassination attempt trial with key testimony about rifle purchase-DHS blames political rhetoric for surge in assaults on ICE agents after Charlie Kirk murder-House Dem warns both sides on 'road to ruin' as political divide deepens over Kirk assassinationFBI Director Kash Patel is testifying be...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

'American Pickers' star Mike Wolfe remains by girlfriend's side as they recover from car collision

Mike Wolfe found a semblance of peace days after he was involved in a car collision.The "American Pickers" star admitted it felt "so good" to be home recovering with his girlfriend, Leticia Cline, after spending days in the hospital following the incident.Wolfe, 61, asked his followers for "good energy and prayers" before his partner returned to the hospital for surgery. Cline suffered a number of injuries from the car collision, including a broken jaw, broken ribs and a collapsed lung.‘AMERICAN...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

West Hollywood faces fierce backlash for lowering flags to honor Charlie Kirk

West Hollywood issued a statement Sunday after the California city faced backlash for lowering flags to half-staff in response to a presidential proclamation to pay tribute to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.After Kirk was assassinated during a campus event at Utah Valley University last week, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation ordering the U.S. flags on the White House and all public buildings and grounds to be lowered to half-staff to honor the conservative activist.The Califo...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Disney says Jimmy Kimmel's show 'will be pre-empted indefinitely' following Charlie Kirk assassin comments

Disney is pulling "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" "indefinitely," the company confirmed to Fox News Digital."Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely," the spokesperson said. Liberal host Jimmy Kimmel ignited a firestorm over his comments about the alleged Charlie Kirk assassin.Nexstar Media Group, which owns hundreds of television stations, announced earlier it would preempt Kimmel's show starting Wednesday night "for the foreseeable future" and would replace it with other programming. "Mr. Kimme...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Disney says Jimmy Kimmel's show will be pre-empted indefinitely following Charlie Kirk assassination comments

Disney is pulling ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" "indefinitely," the company confirmed to Fox News Digital."Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely," a Disney spokesperson said. Nexstar Media Group, which owns hundreds of television stations, announced earlier it would preempt Kimmel's show on its ABC affiliates starting Wednesday night "for the foreseeable future" and would replace it with other programming over his comments about alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson.FCC CHAIR LEV...

Tech - Engadget - 7 hours ago

Tesla exec says the company will redesign door handles that reportedly pose safety risks

Yesterday, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into Tesla following a report by Bloomberg that its electric door handles could stop working when a vehicle's low-voltage battery fails. That created a safety hazard that the publication found could trap passengers when a Tesla car was in an emergency situation, such as a crash. Now, Bloomberg is back with the news that Tesla plans to redesign those problematic handles. Tesla design head Franz von Holzhausen...

Regional - The Japan Times - 8 hours ago

Ex-U.S. climate envoy: Trump threatening 'consensus science' worldwide

John Podesta, former U.S. President Joe Biden's senior point person on international climate policy, testified in a case challenging the administration's fossil fuel agenda.

Regional - The Japan Times - 8 hours ago

China tells companies to stop buying Nvidia’s repurposed AI chip

The move marks Beijing’s latest step to wean the country off Nvidia hardware and boost domestic alternatives.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Gaza City encircled, communications cut amid widening Israeli ground invasion

The Israeli military is effectively encircling the main city in the Gaza Strip.

Regional - The Japan Times - 8 hours ago

Tax the rich or fall: French prime minister faces budget ultimatum

Sebastien Lecornu, who last week became France's fifth prime minister, is racing to draft a budget that is due to be sent to lawmakers by Oct. 7.

Regional - The Japan Times - 8 hours ago

After Fed rate cut, Powell says jobs market no longer very solid

Chair Jerome Powell pointed to growing signs of weakness in the labor market to explain why officials decided it was time to cut rates.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Mariners' Cal Raleigh breaks Yankees legend Mickey Mantle's switch-hitter home run record with historic blast

Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh has slugged his way into the history books.Raleigh hit his 55th and 56th home runs of the season during the Mariners' 12-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium. Raleigh broke New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle’s record for most home runs by a switch-hitter in a single season. Raleigh, 28, also tied Mariners great Ken Griffey Jr. for most home runs in a single season in franchise history. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON...

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

Lawyers who hit L.A. City with whopping bill on homeless case to get $4 million more

The decision comes three months after Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher billed the city $1.8 million for two weeks of work, with 15 attorneys billing nearly $1,300 per hour.

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

Ambrosia Sky is an essay on death masquerading as a sci-fi cleaning sim

Dalia is a death cleaner. Death cleaning, as we know it, is the process of sanitizing and tidying the spaces where people take their final breaths, sometimes long after their bodies have begun to decompose. It’s a job here on Earth in the year 2025, but Dalia’s version of death cleaning takes place on the rings of Saturn in a distant future filled with space travel, interplanetary colonization and devastating disease outbreaks. In this scenario, death cleaning involves spraying chemicals over bu...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Cruz doubles down against groups funding Charlie Kirk protests; FBI director backs bill during hearing

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, blasted organizations and individuals allegedly funding protests at various Charlie Kirk memorials, in addition to backing "violent" and "extreme" anti-ICE and anti-Israel demonstrations. In July, Cruz introduced legislation that would allow the Department of Justice (DOJ) to impose Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) charges on individuals and organizations allegedly behind funding violent protests."I urge the FBI and the Department of Justice follo...

Tech - Gizmodo - 8 hours ago

Fede Álvarez Wrote the ‘Alien: Romulus’ Sequel to Avoid an ‘Alien 3’ Situation

He's already said he's not directing the 'Alien: Romulus' follow-up—but he had a very good reason for wanting to write its script.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Deion Sanders' Colorado stuck in quarterback carousel without son Shedeur

The Colorado Buffaloes football team and head coach Deion Sanders are in a quarterback conundrum, as Sanders can no longer lean on his son Shedeur this season, after Shedeur went to the NFL. Colorado, 1-2, made the decision, per multiple reports, to give the starting quarterback job back to Kaidon Salter this week after Salter previously lost the job to Ryan Staub. Staub started Colorado's 36-20 loss to Houston on Friday, throwing two interceptions. Salter started the first two games, going 1-1,...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

4 House Republicans vote with Dems to block resolution censuring Ilhan Omar for Charlie Kirk comments

The House of Representatives voted along bipartisan lines on Wednesday to table a resolution to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., over comments about Charlie Kirk.Four House Republicans voted with Democrats to table the legislation, effectively blocking it from receiving its own House-wide vote. A vote to table is a procedural mechanism allowing House members to vote against consideration of a bill without having to vote on the bill itself.The measure was blocked in a narrow 214 to 213 vote. The...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Dale Lolley, who chronicled Steelers for decades, dead at 56

The Pittsburgh Steelers organization is filled with heavy hearts this week. Veteran journalist and longtime contributing writer and editor Dale Lolley has died, the team announced Wednesday. He was 56. Lolley had previously been diagnosed with cancer.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe late 1980s marked the start of what would become Lolley's lengthy career covering the storied NFL franchise.Lolley had stints at DK Pittsburgh Sports, Steelers Digest and other publications durin...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

He raised three Marines. His wife is American. The US wants to deport him

New York Times: Narciso Barranco spent 19 days in lock-up before being released on bail.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

World champion American sprinter who medaled in Olympics joins competition allowing steroid use

An American Olympic medalist is going down an unorthodox athletic path.Fred Kerley, who won the 2022 world championships in the 100 meters, will be competing in next year's Enhanced Games, an Olympic-style sporting event that allows performance-enhancing drugs.Kerley is now the first track athlete and first American male athlete to commit to the games.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Kerley won a bronze medal in Paris in the summer in the 100 meters, while teammate Noah Lyles e...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

House clears path for vote honoring Charlie Kirk, denouncing 'political extremism'

The House voted Wednesday to advance a resolution honoring slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, clearing the way for floor debate later this week.Lawmakers voted in favor of advancing the measure and a bill to avert a government shutdown in a joint mechanism known as a "rule vote."The rule was adopted in a 216 to 210 vote along party lines. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who is known to be opposing the federal funding bill, was the lone lawmaker from either side to vote "present."Massie explain...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Hilaria Baldwin calls 'DWTS' debut ‘such a dream’ as fans point out Alec’s reaction to steamy dance

Hilaria Baldwin is living out her dream.During Tuesday's premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," the mom of seven gave a stellar performance with partner Gleb Savchenko as her husband, Alec Baldwin, and other members of her family in the audience cheering her on."It's such a dream to have my family here," she told Fox News Digital after the show's premiere.Ahead of her debut dance to Jennifer Lopez's "Let's Get Loud," Hilaria took her rehearsals with Savchenko from Los Angeles to New York, where s...

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

Democrats are investigating Trump crypto advisor David Sacks over a possible SGE violation

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are leading a group of congressional Democrats in investigating White House Special Advisor David Sacks for possibly serving in his position for longer than he's allowed. Sacks, a former PayPal executive and venture capitalist at Craft Ventures, was originally picked by President Donald Trump to be the "White House A.I. and Crypto Czar" in 2024. "Any effort to stay beyond the time limits imposed on you as a Special Gov...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Schiff: Patel's FBI leadership replaced expertise with 'rabid partisanship'

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., sharply criticized Kash Patel's tenure as FBI director Wednesday, telling reporters that he viewed Patel's leadership as deeply partisan and a "terrible tragedy" for the nation's sprawling law enforcement agency. Speaking at a news conference alongside former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and other House Democrats, Schiff took umbrage at Patel’s testimony one day earlier before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which Schiff said further crystallized his concerns...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Egypt says 3000-year-old gold bracelet missing from museum

Border posts and airports across Egypt have been alerted to the case.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Gun seller tells Ryan Routh: 'I heard of you threatening people' in tense courtroom exchange

Jurors in the federal trial of Ryan Routh — accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in 2024 — heard pivotal testimony Wednesday from the man prosecutors say sold Routh the semiautomatic rifle tied to the case.Ronnie Jay Oxendine, a North Carolina roofing contractor recently convicted on a firearm charge, told jurors, "I have to come to this court and tell the truth" as part of his plea deal. Shown the weapon, Oxendine said, "That used to be my...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Denmark plans to buy ‘long-range precision weapons’ amid Russia threat

Leader Mette Frederiksen said Russia would constitute a threat 'for years to come'.