Musk threatens to sue researchers who documented the rise in hateful tweets
A nonprofit organization that researches links between social media, hate and extremism has been threatened with a lawsuit by X, the social media platform formerly known as TwitterPowered by WPeMatico
Fruit fly found in Asia forces partial quarantine of Los Angeles County: CDFA
A part of Los Angeles County is under quarantine after the discovery of an invasive fruit fly from Asia, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.Powered by WPeMatico
9 mass shootings over the weekend rock US cities, leaving 5 dead, 56 injured
At least nine mass shootings rocked cities across the nation over the weekend, leaving five people dead and 56 wounded.Powered by WPeMatico
NASA listens for Voyager 2 spacecraft after wrong command cuts contact
A wrong command cut contact with the spacecraft billions of miles away.Powered by WPeMatico
FBI should face new limits on use of US foreign spy data, key intelligence board says
A White House advisory board is calling for major changes in how the FBI uses a controversial foreign surveillance toolPowered by WPeMatico
Yellow is shutting down and headed for bankruptcy, Teamsters Union says
Trucking company Yellow Corp. has shut down operations and is headed for a bankruptcy filing, according to the Teamsters Union and multiple media reportsPowered by WPeMatico
Discovery of whale carcass sparks anger over potential damage done by sightseers
The discovery of a whale carcass in Hong Kong waters has sparked an outpouring of grief on social mediaPowered by WPeMatico
Conn. US Rep. Rosa DeLauro gets inked at age 80 alongside 18-year-old granddaughter
Connecticut U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro has been known for years for her colorful clothing and hairstylePowered by WPeMatico
Federal officials are investigating a close call between an airliner and a private jet over Florida
FAA investigates close call between an airliner and a private jet over Florida.Powered by WPeMatico
French daredevil who climbed towers believed to have fallen to his death in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police say a French man apparently has fallen to his death from a high-rise residential buildingPowered by WPeMatico
4 killed in fiery ATV rollover crash in central Washington
Four people are dead after the all-terrain vehicle they were in rolled over and burst into flames on a dirt road in central Washington’s Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestPowered by WPeMatico
Bomb at political rally in Pakistan kills at least 40 people, wounds more than 150
A senior leader said the attack was aimed at weakening the Islamist party.Powered by WPeMatico
1 dead, ‘multiple’ people shot at party in Muncie, Indiana
One person has died, and multiple others were injured during a large gathering in Muncie, Indiana overnight, according to the city of Muncie.Powered by WPeMatico
Trump PAC spent more than $40M on legal bills this year as his charges mount: Sources
Trump's PAC spent more than $40 million on legal costs in the first half of 2023 to defend the former president, his advisers and others, sources familiar saidPowered by WPeMatico
Shooting at police facility in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula kills at least 4 officers
Security and health officials say a shooting at a heavily fortified security facility in the restive part of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula has killed at least four police officers, including a senior officerPowered by WPeMatico
Kansas transgender people find Democratic allies in court bid to restore their right to alter IDs
Officials under Kansas Democratic governor seek to restore right to alter IDs.Powered by WPeMatico
Thousands take to streets in Gaza in rare public display of discontent with Hamas
The territory has chronic power outages and difficult living conditions.Powered by WPeMatico
French embassy in Niger attacked as protesters march through capital
Protesters denounced the country’s former colonial power and lit a door on fire.Powered by WPeMatico
Ukraine again reported bringing war deep into Russia with attacks on Moscow and border region
Ukraine has brought the war far from the front line into the heart of Russia again in drone penetrations Russian authorities said damaged two office buildings a few miles from the KremlinPowered by WPeMatico
Two people killed after shots fired blocks from University of Florida campus
Police say two people were killed after shots rang out in a crowd.Powered by WPeMatico
Anchorage homeless face cold and bears. A plan to offer one-way airfare out reveals a bigger crisis
It underscores the homeless crisis affecting Anchorage.Powered by WPeMatico
Russian anti-war activists hold protest after activists face entry, residence problems in Serbia
Two prominent Putin critics had problems with entry, residence permits in SerbiaPowered by WPeMatico
Helicopter crashes near I-70 in Ohio, killing pilot and causing accidents, police say
Authorities say a helicopter hit power lines and crashed near an interstate in Ohio over the weekend, killing the pilot and causing a series of crashesPowered by WPeMatico
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Arkansas from enforcing a new law.Powered by WPeMatico
8 dogs died from extreme heat in the Midwest during unairconditioned drive
They were being transported in the back of an uncooled cargo van.Powered by WPeMatico
Robert Chambers, NYC’s ‘Preppy Killer,’ is released after 15 years in prison on drug charges
Robert Chambers spent 15 years in custody on drug and assault charges.Powered by WPeMatico
Sheriff’s recruit dies 8 months after being struck by wrong-way driver while jogging
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recruit Alejandro Martinez succumbed to his injuries on Friday eight months after he was struck by a vehicle while training.Powered by WPeMatico
Ukraine moves official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25, denouncing Russian-imposed traditions
President Zelenskyy signed a law moving the official Christmas Day to Dec. 25.Powered by WPeMatico
Έως και 100% η πληρότητα στα ελληνικά νησιά – «Ανεβαίνει» τον Αύγουστο ο τουρισμός
Οι «εναλλακτικοί» προορισμοί ανεβαίνουν στις προτιμήσειςPowered by WPeMatico
Biden publicly acknowledges Hunter’s 4-year-old daughter for 1st time
President Joe Biden publicly acknowledges Hunter’s 4-year-old daughter for the first time.Powered by WPeMatico
Montana judge temporarily lifts ban on drag performances ahead of major Pride event
A federal judge in Montana has temporarily blocked a new law that puts restrictions on drag performances just days before thousands of people are expected to attend Montana Pride's 30th anniversary celebration in HelenaPowered by WPeMatico
Kurdish groups: Turkish strikes in Syria, Iraq kill eight fighters
Kurdish-led armed groups in Iraq and Syria allege that Turkish airstrikes killed a total of eight fighters FridayPowered by WPeMatico
Automaker Tesla is opening more showrooms on tribal lands to avoid state laws barring direct sales
Tesla is ramping up efforts to open showrooms on sovereign tribal lands to sell directly to consumersPowered by WPeMatico
Mexico to set up center for third-country migrants and U.S. will take referrals for possible refuge
The U.S. government says it will take referrals of Haitian, Cuban, Venezuelan and Nicaraguan citizens in Mexico for possible resettlement as refugees in the United StatesPowered by WPeMatico
Biden openly acknowledges 7th grandchild, the daughter of son Hunter and an Arkansas woman
President Joe Biden on Friday for the first time publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, a four-year-old girl fathered by his son Hunter with an Arkansas woman, Lunden Roberts, in 2018Powered by WPeMatico
Manslaughter charges dropped against 7 Oklahoma police officers
Manslaughter charges against seven Oklahoma police officers involved in three fatal shootings have been dropped, officials announced on Friday.Powered by WPeMatico
DeSantis says GOP will lose if 2024 is a referendum on Trump’s documents
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the 2024 election needs to be a referendum on President Joe Bide and not focus on former President Donald Trump's mounting legal troubles.Powered by WPeMatico
Bay Area man fatally stabbed woman and posted video of it on Facebook, police say
Authorities say a man allegedly stabbed a woman to death in the San Francisco Bay Area and then posted a video of the slaying to FacebookPowered by WPeMatico
Backup driver in 1st death by a fully autonomous car pleads guilty to endangerment
The backup Uber driver involved in the first death involving a fully autonomous vehicle has pleaded guilty to endangermentPowered by WPeMatico
Senate passage of defense policy bills tees up fall fight with the House
The Senate passed its version of the bill Thursday night, 86-11, setting up a showdown with the House, which passed a bill that included several controversial measures.Powered by WPeMatico