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For just the third time in more than two decades, less than half of Americans say they are “very satisfied” with the way things are going in their personal lives. The 47% of U.S. adults expressing high satisfaction with their lives has edged down three percentage points over the past year and is only one point higher…

Helicopter was on its way to San Diego from Creech Air Force Base in Nevada Five U.S. Marines aboard a helicopter that went down in California Wednesday have been confirmed dead, the military said. Civil authorities found the helicopter Wednesday morning in Pine Valley, roughly 40 miles east of San Diego, after it had gone missing on…

In his latest message, the UN Chief has slammed the Jewish state for its offensive in Rafah, which is the last refuge city of Gazans. As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israel for its continued offensive in the war-torn strip. In his latest message, the UN Chief has slammed the…

Why have one cover star when you can have 40? Edward Enninful said goodbye to his job as editor-in-chief of British Vogue after seven years with one star-studded cover featuring supermodels, pop stars, movie stars and more. Mother-daughter duos including Kate and Lila Moss and Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber front the March 2024 mag alongside pop…

The government abandoned the principles that brought about the economic liberalisation. There was economic mismanagement and financial indiscipline, and there was widespread corruption, the Centre has said. New Delhi: The UPA government had “inherited a healthy economy but made it non-performing in 10 years,” the Centre said in its comparative White Paper on the 10 years of…

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won the 2024 elections by an absolute landslide, Imran Khan’s party declared on Friday as the independent candidates linked to the jailed former prime minister’s party were outperforming expectations in the polls. This comes as Khan’s PTI was barred from contesting Thursday’s election as a bloc, but unofficial tallies by local TV channels…

Russian leader’s comments came in interview with former Fox News star Tucker Carlson Russian leader Vladimir Putin said a prisoner exchange would probably lead to the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, but he declined to give a time frame for the deal and said Gershkovich was caught committing espionage in Russia. Gershkovich has been…

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy replaced Ukraine’s popular army chief with his ground forces commander on Thursday, a huge gamble at a time when Russian forces are gaining the upper hand nearly two years into their war. The shakeup ushering in a new military leadership follows months of speculation about a rift between Zelenskiy and army chief General Valeriy…

As the S&P 500 continues to hit fresh milestones with a first-ever break above the 5,000 level, its valuation is reaching new heights as well. The S&P 500’s (.SPX), opens new tab forward price-to-earnings ratio — a commonly used metric to value stocks — this week rose to 20.4 times, a level last reached in February 2022,…

Justices hear oral arguments on whether 14th Amendment’s disqualification clause bars him from returning to the White House The Supreme Court appeared likely to reject an attempt to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot, with justices across the ideological spectrum suggesting Thursday that Congress and not individual states must set the standards before a presidential…

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview that aired on Thursday that Russia will fight for its interests “to the end” but has no interest in expanding its war in Ukraine to other countries such as Poland and Latvia. In his first interview with an American journalist since before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearly two years…

President Joe Biden will not be charged over his retention of government documents, Special Counsel Robert Hur announced on Thursday. In doing so, Hur stated that if Biden were charged, the president could present to a jury “as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.” Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Hur as Special Counsel last…

A majority of senators have now declared support for the legislation, Employment Minister Tony Burke from the ruling centre-left Labor party said Australia will introduce laws giving workers the right to ignore unreasonable calls and messages from their bosses outside of work hours without penalty, with potential fines for employers that breach the rule. The “right to…

Security groups warn China could strike US infrastructure in the event of a conflict Chinese hacking groups maintained access to U.S. infrastructure systems for “at least five years” before they were discovered recently, according to a new report from U.S. security groups. The Joint Cybersecurity Advisery issued its findings on Wednesday, saying that Chinese hackers had access…

North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly has voted to scrap all agreements with South Korea on promoting economic cooperation, the North’s official KCNA news agency reported on Thursday, as the two Koreas’ ties continue to deteriorate. The assembly, which takes formal steps to adopt policy decisions of the ruling Workers’ Party, also voted to abolish laws governing economic…

Employees at a mining company had been waiting to return home when a landslide struck their vehicles – it is the latest incident in the Philippines following a long spell of extreme weather. At least seven people have been killed and 48 others are missing after a landslide buried two buses carrying passengers in the southern Philippines.…

Rescuers were battling heavy snow Wednesday to reach a Marine Corps helicopter carrying five troops that went down in the mountains outside San Diego. The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter — the largest helicopter in the military, designed to fly in harsh conditions — had gone missing as an historic storm dumped heavy snow and record rain over…

A man who bills himself as “The Official Pro-Life Spider-Man” scaled the exterior of the massive Sphere venue in Las Vegas on Wednesday to raise funds for a pregnant woman, according to a post on his social media site. He was arrested. Las Vegas police said they began receiving calls about a person climbing the 366-foot-tall (112-meter-tall)…

Some of the deaths this year include the murder of Vivek Saini, the suicide of Sameer Kamath, and the deaths of Neel Acharya and and Akul Dhawan The Indian community in the US is reeling from the recent string of sudden deaths among Indian students across American universities this month. The circumstances surrounding these tragic events vary,…

Sky News’ Alex Crawford reports from the scene and says there is “great tension” and a “great deal of anger towards America” following the strike. A US drone strike in Baghdad has killed three members of the powerful Kata’ib Hezbollah militia, including a high-ranking commander, according to US officials. The drone strike hit a car in the…

Taylor Swift has sold one of her private jets for $40 million, according to a new report. The pop sensation sold her Dassault Falcon 900LX on January 30 to Missouri-based car insurance company Car Shield, according to documents obtained by Daily Mail. Swift reportedly purchased the jet for $40 million in 2011, but the plane is now…

Spy camera footage of South Korea’s first lady accepting a luxury bag gift was leaked as a “political manoeuvre”, President Yoon Suk Yeol said. Mr Yoon said the act was “regrettable” but stopped short of apologising. He has been under pressure to address the issue, which has roiled his ruling party ahead of key elections in April.…

As heir to the throne, William will be the leading member of the Royal Family at official events across the country for some time as the King continues his treatment for cancer. The Prince of Wales has returned to royal duties following his wife’s abdominal operation and the King’s cancer diagnosis – while his brother Prince Harry…

Same story, same result. For the third time this week, President Biden told an audience that he discussed the Jan, 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol with European leaders who were actually dead at the time. On Wednesday, Biden told Democratic donors in New York that he spoke about the riot with former German Chancellor Helmut…

Pakistan has suspended mobile calls and data services as millions head to the polls to vote in a new government. An interior ministry spokesman said the measure was warranted, citing recent incidents of terror in the country. The election comes almost two years since the previous prime minister, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, was ousted in a no-confidence vote.…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rejected Hamas’ latest offer for a ceasefire and return of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there was still room for negotiation toward an agreement. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that rules Gaza, proposed a ceasefire of 4-1/2 months, during which all…

Nikki Haley said that India has played smart in the current global situation and stayed close with Russia. Republican presidential aspirant Nikki Haley on Wednesday said that India wants to be a partner with the US, but as of now they don’t trust Americans to lead. The Indian-American presidential aspirant also said that India has played smart…

The company was manipulated through a multi-person video conference, where every participant, except the victim, was created using deepfake. A multinational company in Hong Kong fell victim to a staggering $25.6 million (over ₹ 200 crore) scam orchestrated using sophisticated deepfake technology, a report said. Hong Kong police said that employees at the company were manipulated through…

In a dramatic setback, House Republicans failed Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, forced to shelve a high-profile priority — for now — after a few GOP lawmakers refused to go along with the party’s plan. The stunning roll call fell just a single vote short of impeaching Mayorkas, stalling the Republicans’ drive to punish…

Taylor Swift’s attorneys have threatened legal action against Jack Sweeney, a college student who has attracted the ire of celebrities and billionaires over his social media accounts that share publicly available information about private jet landings and takeoffs. An attorney for Swift sent a cease-and-desist letter to Sweeney, a University of Central Florida junior, in December, according…

The billionaire businessman governed Chile for two terms, the second of which was marked by violent protests Sebastián Piñera, a wealthy entrepreneur turned two-time president of Chile, died Tuesday when the helicopter he was piloting crashed in a lake in a rural area of southern Chile, government officials and people close to the former president said. Piñera…

Prince of Wales to act as the face of the monarchy in public events while his father undergoes treatment for unspecified cancer Prince William, the youngest and most high-profile member of the working royals, is now tasked with being the public face of the British monarchy after his father King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis. Polls show that…

We’re pausing our live coverage That’s all our coverage for now, but we’ll be back soon with regular updates and analysis of the war in Ukraine. Before we go, here is a quick recap of the key moments from this morning and afternoon. Putin interview: Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has confirmed he is interviewing Vladimir…

Ms Crumbley had a duty to prevent her son from harming others, prosecutors said, but failed to secure a gun and ammunition at her home and failed to get help for her son’s mental health issues. The mother of a school shooter who killed four students at a school in the US has been convicted in a…

The United States accused Russia on Tuesday of firing at least nine North Korean-supplied missiles at Ukraine, while Moscow labeled Washington a “direct accomplice” in the downing of a Russian military transport plane last month. Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia and deputy U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Robert Wood traded the accusations at a U.N. Security Council…

California storms kill three people as 38 MILLION remain under flood alerts and Beverly Hills roads turn to rivers of mud • The Pineapple Express weather system has killed three Californians and 38 million people remain under flood alerts • The National Weather Service forecasts the storm could bring up to an additional six inches of rain…

Queen Elizabeth II liked to say that she needed to be seen to be believed. Now it falls to her son King Charles III to test that principle, after a cancer diagnosis that will force him out of the public eye for the foreseeable future. For a family that has cultivated its public image through thousands of…

Number has been used in hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas DUBAI—As many as 50 of the hostages taken from Israel by Hamas on Oct. 7 could be dead, a figure that is considerably higher than the 29 deaths Israel has publicly acknowledged, according to an Israeli assessment shared with U.S. and Egyptian officials. The estimate was…

The Ukraine-born winner of the Miss Japan beauty pageant has given up her crown after a tabloid report revealed her affair with a married man. Karolina Shiino, 26, was crowned Miss Japan two weeks ago but her win sparked public debate due to her heritage. While some welcomed the naturalised citizen’s crowning, others said she didn’t represent…

Actor Gina Carano sued Disney and Lucasfilm on Tuesday for firing her from “The Mandalorian” in 2021, over a social media post in which she compared being a Republican to being Jewish during the Holocaust. The suit, filed in California federal court, alleges wrongful termination and discrimination, as well as a demand that the court should force…

During the polls, Pakistanis will be voting for their next Prime Minister as well as the governments of the four provinces – Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The election process will begin on February 8, 2024, and will take place across 90,582 polling stations all over the country. After months of delay, Pakistan is all set…

Lufthansa Airlines, the German flag carrier, is set to go on a strike on Wednesday. Some 25,000 staff will take part in the walkout over pay. The Verdi union announced that ground staff at Lufthansa Airlines, the German flag carrier, is set to go on a strike on Wednesday, adding to the recent wave of labour unrest…

King Charles has been pictured for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was made public, after the Duke of Sussex arrived in the UK to visit him. The King and Queen were pictured in a car leaving Clarence House in London, and are now at Sandringham in Norfolk. Prince Harry arrived in London after an overnight…

Warner Bros. Discovery is preparing to launch a streaming service in partnership with ESPN / Disney and Fox Sports, as reported earlier by CNBC and Sports Business Journal. All three companies have agreed in principle to launch an as-yet-unnamed standalone app, of which they all share one-third ownership, this fall that streams a range of leagues and…

The flight left Portland, Oregon, on Jan. 5 bound for Ontario International Airport in San Bernardino County, California, when the door plug blew off. The door panel on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 that fell off midair had no bolts installed on the door plug, according to preliminary findings released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board.…

Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity and can be prosecuted in an election interference case, a US appeals court has ruled. The court in Washington ruled that there was no basis for Mr Trump to assert that former presidents have blanket immunity from prosecution for any acts committed as president. The ruling means he can be…

Former President Donald Trump, who has refused to debate any of his rivals for the Republican nomination, on Monday said he wanted to debate U.S. President Joe Biden immediately. “I’d like to debate him now because we should debate. We should debate for the good of the country,” Trump said on a radio show hosted by conservative…

The landslide re-election of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele was cheered by supporters of his gang crackdown, but has worried opponents who fear the country is sliding into a de facto one-party state. The tallying of the vote was still ongoing on Monday but Bukele had appeared to deliver a crushing victory, with the backing of around…

The US military struck dozens of targets in Syria and Iraq overnight on Friday into Saturday, in retaliation for a January 28 drone attack on a base in Jordan that killed three US soldiers. Russia and China accused the United States during a UN Security Council meeting on Monday of stoking already high tensions in the Middle…

Pakistan goes to the polls this week in an election that rights observers have dubbed deeply flawed, with the country’s most charismatic politician languishing in jail, barred from taking part. The nuclear-armed nation of 240 million people presents itself as the world’s fifth largest democracy, but judicial hounding of former prime minister Imran Khan has some questioning…

It’s been a bleak midwinter for the Royal Family. Prince William, Prince Harry and their royal relations will now face private anxieties and public pressures after the King’s worrying health news. It all began three weeks ago, entirely out of the blue on an icy cold January afternoon, with a message that the Princess of Wales had…

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has applied for Secret Service protection because of increasing threats she has received on the campaign trail, Haley’s team confirmed to Fox News on Monday. The former two-term South Carolina governor who later served as U.N. ambassador in former President Donald Trump’s administration is Trump’s last remaining major rival for the 2024…

President Biden told a crowd in Las Vegas on Sunday that he recently met with Francois Mitterrand, the French president who has been dead for nearly 30 years. The comments came while Biden was warning of the dangers of a potential second Trump presidency, as he aimed to shore up enthusiasm ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary in…

Viewers of Sunday night’s 60 Minutes were likely left gobsmacked by footage showing “large groups” of undocumented migrants from China sneaking through the US border with Mexico. The segment was filed by correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi, who opened the piece by reporting: The number of migrants arriving at the southern border is unprecedented. Last year, U.S. Customs and…

A storm of historic proportions dumped a record amount of rain over parts of Los Angeles on Monday, sending mud and boulders down hillsides dotted with multimillion-dollar homes while people living in homeless encampments in many parts of the city scrambled for safety. About 710,000 people statewide were without power Monday evening. The storm was the second…

In an exclusive interview with a Canadian daily, The Globe and Mail, which broke the story of Canada taking a stand against India well in advance, Sanjay Kumar Verma has taken the position that India is not going to aid the Canadian authorities in their probe unless ‘specific evidence’ is provided. The top diplomat’s interview came in…

The top U.S. diplomat met Saudi Arabia’s de-facto ruler on Monday during a Middle East visit Palestinians hope will clinch a truce before a threatened Israeli assault on Rafah, a border city where about half the Gaza Strip population is sheltering. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Riyadh at the start of his first trip to…

Heavy rains from atmospheric river cause mudslides, while 100 mph winds hit some northern areas Torrential rains hammered Southern California, flooding freeways, triggering mudslides that engulfed hillside homes and forcing authorities to rescue people trapped in raging waters. The deluge battered communities from Santa Barbara to San Diego, with up to 10 inches of rain falling in…

India has vastly expanded infrastructure under Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his bid to lure global capital and supply lines away from Beijing. Investors are pulling billions of dollars from China and heading to India with Wall Street giants such as Goldman Sachs Group and Morgan Stanley endorsing the South Asian nation as the prime investment destination…

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer less than 15 months after ascending to the throne, Buckingham Palace announced Monday. “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” the palace said in a statement. “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer. “His Majesty has today…

President Joe Biden on Sunday ticked through a list of reasons he says a second Donald Trump presidency would be a “nightmare” for the country as he urged Nevada Democrats to vote for him in the state’s presidential primary this week and for his party at large in November. Biden opened a campaign swing with a fundraiser…

Researchers at the world’s biggest particle accelerator in Switzerland have submitted proposals for a new, much larger, supercollider. Its aim is to discover new particles that would revolutionise physics and lead to a more complete understanding of how the Universe works. If approved, it will be three times larger than the current giant machine. But its £12bn…

Few experiences are as luxurious as a cruise. From oceans to lakes and even rivers, the world’s best cruise liners aim to wow their guests with entertainment, hospitality, libation, and delicious food. Because of this, StudyFinds has compiled a list of the best cruise lines most recommended for leisure and travel. World travel is a popular form…

Considered the ‘first rugby superstar’, he played club rugby for Llanelli and Cardiff, as well as winning 25 international caps for Wales. Barry John, the Welsh rugby legend, has died aged 79. He died peacefully in hospital on Sunday. A family statement read: “Barry John died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales surrounded by his…

Essex Police said the force was “working with experts” to establish the breed of the dogs and urged the public not to speculate as the daughter of the victim said they were XL bullies . It comes just days after an XL bully ban came into force. A woman has died after being mauled by two dogs…

Iran has issued a warning to the U.S. over potentially targeting two cargo ships in the Mideast long suspected of serving as forwarding operating base for Iranian commandos Iran issued a warning on Sunday to the U.S. over potentially targeting two cargo ships in West Asia long suspected of serving as forwarding operating base for Iranian commandos,…

California deluge begins as residents are told to evacuate over life-threatening ‘bomb cyclone’ that is set to bring hurricane-force winds and dump 8 TRILLION gallons of rain with 37 MILLION residents under flood warnings • The latest in a series of atmospheric river storms is expected to bring heavy flooding to much of the state • Residents…

The assault comes just days before Pakistan votes in a general election that has already seen dozens of attacks on candidates and party supporters. Karachi: Dozens of militants attacked a police station in northern Pakistan early Monday, killing at least 10 officers, a senior commander said. The assault comes just days before Pakistan votes in a general…

Bukele had been expected to secure second term amid soaring approval ratings and virtually no competition. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has declared himself the winner of national elections that revolved around the tradeoff between security and democracy. Bukele on Sunday claimed to have won more than 85 percent of the vote despite electoral authorities not releasing…

Australia said Monday it was appalled at China’s suspended death sentence for writer and democracy blogger Yang Hengjun. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement it was “harrowing news for Dr Yang, his family and all who have supported him.” Yang has been detained in China since Jan. 19, 2019, when he arrived in Guangzhou…

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on Monday boycotted President Mohamed Muizzu’s inaugural address to the Parliament. Another opposition party, The Democrats, also joined MDP, saying the three cabinet members whom the Parliament rejected last week had been invited to the sitting. The MDP, which holds a majority in the Parliament, said its decision to boycott Muizzu’s address…

Former Trump official Mike Gill, who was shot by a carjacker Monday in Washington D.C., died from his wounds on Saturday, Fox 5 DC reported. “It is with profound sadness that I wish to inform the community of the passing of my husband, Mike Gill,” his wife, Kristina Gill, said in a statement. “His sudden departure has…

Geingob died at Lady Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek, where he was receiving treatment from his medical team, the presidency said. Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, 82, died in hospital early on Sunday, the presidency said, weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer. The post on social media platform X did not give a cause of death, but late…

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) says the Eurovision Song Contest isn’t political, and argues that Russia’s ban in 2022 was “fundamentally different”. Pressure is mounting on European broadcasters to boycott Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest because of the war in Gaza. More than 27,000 people have been killed in Israeli military action, and over 66,000…

False eyelashes and wigs valued at more than $165 million were exported from North Korea and then sold to the West as “made in China” last year. False eyelashes – known colloquially as “falsies” – and wigs made up 60% of North Korea’s declared exports to China in 2023, bringing in $167 million of foreign cash into…

With a unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County has become the first county in America to recognize loneliness as a public health emergency. “We have 45% of the people who find themselves being lonely. Who suffer from loneliness,” said Supervisor David Canepa. Canepa introduced the resolution he hopes will spur further action. He…

Russian police on Saturday detained a group of around 20 journalists, including an AFP reporter, covering a protest in Moscow by the wives of men mobilised to fight in Ukraine. The women have staged rare protests outside the Kremlin walls for weeks, in an uncomfortable movement for the authorities that has so far not been put down.…

A knife attack early on Saturday in the Gare de Lyon rail station in Paris left three people wounded, police said, ruling out terrorism at this stage. Police arrested the suspected attacker, who showed signs of mental disorders, Paris police chief Laurent Nunes told reporters. “We found medicine on him which suggests he was undergoing treatment.” Two…

About 1,100 homes have been destroyed and officials fear the current death toll of 46 will rise as rescuers reach the worst affected areas. At least 46 people have been killed by forest fires in central Chile that have destroyed about 1,100 homes. The death toll could rise further as rescue teams reach the most heavily affected…

Speaking to Sky News, Michelle O’Neill, the first nationalist to occupy the first minister office at Stormont, also said her appointment marks “a historic day, truly representing a new dawn”. Northern Ireland’s new first minister has told Sky News she “absolutely contests” the UK government’s claim that a referendum on Irish unity is decades away. Sinn Fein’s…

Polls show a criminal conviction could torpedo Donald Trump’s chances in 2024 — and some of his close advisers are telling him to take it seriously IN THE MIDDLE of last year, several of Donald Trump’s closest advisers, including some of his 2024 campaign’s senior staff, started noticing an ominous trend in independent polling and in internal…

FORMER Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to seven years in prison over their illegal marriage. It is the third ruling in just a week to hit the former leader, who was sentenced to 10 years for leaking state secrets and 14 with his wife for illegally selling state gifts. A court…

The strikes follow American air assaults in Iraq and Syria on Friday that targeted other Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. The US and Britain have launched a fresh wave of strikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen. The further wave of assaults on 13 locations are designed to further disable Iran-backed groups that have attacked…

President Joe Biden easily won South Carolina’s Democratic primary on Saturday, clinching a state he pushed to lead off his party’s nominating process after it revived his then-struggling White House bid four years ago. Biden defeated the other long-shot Democrats on South Carolina’s ballot, including Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips and author Marianne Williamson. His reelection campaign invested…

IRAQ has slammed US airstrikes following Friday’s attack – warning that the “aggressive strike” puts the region “on the brink of the abyss”. America launched missiles against more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria on Friday, including Iranian-backed militias, killing 34 people in both countries. The White House said Iraq was warned ahead of the blitz…

North Korea tested its cruise missiles as well as new land-to-air missiles off its west coast on Feb. 2, state media reported on Saturday, confirming a barrage of launches for weapons it said are aimed at enhancing defense capabilities. The launch on Friday marked the fourth time in just over a week that Pyongyang has launched such…

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been cleared of breaking the law when she refused to follow police orders to leave a protest at a London oil conference last year. There was applause in court as the judge acquitted her and her four co-defendants, saying there was not enough evidence against them and the order to disperse was…

At this week’s all-hands meeting, Sundar Pichai faced the music. Plus: ByteDance’s ‘urgency’ push and a big week for Meta. Happy Friday. I’m coming to you with fresh reporting from inside Google, where I obtained audio of CEO Sundar Pichai addressing employee concerns about layoffs, the company’s AI strategy, and more. All of that below, plus more…

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A US city has become so cold that everything in sight is becoming frozen or covered in snow with locals claiming it’s all ‘too much’ A US city has seen temperatures plunge so sharply that fuel is thickening, roofs are collapsing and its homeless have been left frozen solid. A big chill has swept…

Carl Weathers, who rose to fame as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” film franchise, has died. He was 76 years old. Weathers died Thursday, his manager Matt Luber said. His family said the actor-turned-director died in his sleep. “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts…

Health experts suggest sufficient rest, warm beverages and steam baths to tackle respiratory illness As persistent cold weather and smog grip the country, a health crisis has been battering the country’s largest province with thousands of cases of pneumonia along with hundreds of fatalities. Punjab has been witnessing dry winters, leaving children at risk of contracting pneumonia,…

The United Nations’ highest court on Friday ruled that it will hear a case in which Kyiv has asked it to declare it did not commit genocide in eastern Ukraine, as Russia claimed as a pretext for attacking its smaller neighbour. Ukraine brought the case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World…

The Georgia prosecutor trying former President Donald Trump for seeking to overturn his 2020 election defeat acknowledged on Friday having a personal relationship with another lawyer on the criminal case but denied it tainted the prosecution. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in a court filing said claims that threatened to upend her office’s historic prosecution had…

Biden warns retaliation for drone attack that killed three soldiers will CONTINUE after long-range bombers and drones hit Middle East • Pentagon launched devastating military operation in the Middle East on Friday • Two bombers flew from the U.S. to hit sites linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard • Strikes began after Biden attended dignified transfer for the…

An activist lawyer lodged a petition on Thursday seeking to dissolve Thailand’s Move Forward Party over its plan to amend a law protecting the monarchy from criticism, in a setback for a party that won an election on a bold agenda of liberal reform. The petition was filed with the election commission a day after the Constitutional…

he first time Tim Cook experienced the Apple Vision Pro, it wasn’t called the Apple Vision Pro. It was years ago; maybe six, seven, or even eight. Before the company built Apple Park, where we’re sitting right now, at a bleached oak table in this incredible circular edifice of a building clad in miles of curved glass.…

THE Royal Navy is due to test fire a nuclear weapon within days. Officials issued a warning to shipping as nuclear submarine HMS Vanguard sailed into the Atlantic this week. It is the first time the UK has test fired a missile since a botched launch in 2016. And it follows a drumbeat of warnings that the…

Forget barhopping or even dinner out—more early professionals prefer turning in early So much for parties, clubs and bars. When the late hours strike on a Saturday night, the place to be for more young adults is asleep in bed. Today’s 18-to-35-year-olds say they understand the link between sleep and health better than people once did, with…

Sri Lanka’s draconian law to regulate online content has come into force, in a move rights groups say is aimed at stifling freedom of speech. The Online Safety Act gives a government commission broad powers to assess and remove “prohibited” content. Authorities said it would help fight cybercrime, but critics say it suppresses dissent ahead of elections.…

There were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases in 2022, with more than 35 million new cases predicted by 2050. The number of new cancer cases globally will reach 35 million in 2050, 77 percent higher than the figure in 2022, according to predictions from the World Health Organization’s cancer agency. A survey conducted by the…