In a landmark deal that reshapes the entertainment landscape, Paramount, led by CEO and chairman David Ellison, has closed its approximately $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The merger, announced just over seven months ago, defied early skepticism from investors who doubted it could overcome antitrust hurdles. The combined entity, now known as Skydance, […]
Cornell University has enlisted former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to conduct an independent review of how the Ivy League institution handles sexual misconduct complaints, the university’s Board of Trustees announced Tuesday. The move comes amid an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house, which has sparked widespread […]
The Pentagon has announced that former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad on December 3, 2026, at Fort Hood, Texas—the same military post where he carried out a deadly mass shooting in 2009. The execution, scheduled for 1 p.m., marks the first military execution in more than 60 years and the […]
Krista Pike, a 50-year-old death row inmate, has regained consciousness nearly a week after a botched execution attempt in Tennessee left her critically injured and temporarily on a ventilator, according to her attorneys. Pike is now off the ventilator and speaking from a hospital bed, where she remains handcuffed and shackled as she recovers from […]
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut said Tuesday that the Department of Defense denied him access to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar during a visit to the Middle East, describing the move as part of a broader U.S. government effort to conceal the impact of the Iran war. The failed attempt came after Defense […]
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have reported a surge in Houthi drone and missile attacks as the Saudi-led coalition launched a major ground and air offensive to retake territory seized by the rebels about a month ago along Yemen’s western Red Sea coast and the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait. On Monday, coalition officials said they had recaptured […]
Three years after the October 7 attack, Israel paused to remember the deadliest day in its history, even as the war in Gaza continues to exact a staggering toll. The scars of that day remain visible across southern Israel — and underground, where shelters and tunnels bear witness to the violence. More than 74,000 people […]
National Taco Day is bringing a bevy of food deals your way on Tuesday. Whether you prefer crunchy corn shells or soft, pliable tortillas, tacos are a versatile, filling, and flavor-packed option that has captured the hearts of food lovers everywhere. This year, the celebration falls on a Tuesday, making it the perfect excuse to […]
Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the economy, but its impact is far from uniform. A recent Census Bureau report reveals that hiring and wages for recent college graduates in AI-exposed majors have declined, suggesting that the technology is already displacing entry-level workers. This trend underscores a growing paradox: while AI has created trillions of dollars […]
Elon Musk has once again become the world’s only trillionaire, regaining a title he first held briefly in June following SpaceX’s blockbuster initial public offering. The Tesla CEO made history earlier this year by becoming the first person worth 13 figures, and his wealth has now surged back to that elite level. The milestone underscores […]
The Canadian Armed Forces is navigating a complex landscape of criminal investigations, internal reviews, and strategic overhauls. On August 11, 2026, Toronto police arrested Sachintha Fernando and James Moreau, two members of the Canadian Armed Forces, on charges related to organized crime, kidnapping, and the theft of firearms and weapons. Both accused hold the rank […]
A 21-year-old Canadian man was arrested at the Lewiston Bridge border crossing in New York after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered $6 million worth of suspected cocaine hidden in his commercial truck and trailer, authorities announced. The seizure occurred on September 22 during outbound operations at the Port of Buffalo, which connects […]
