Swift confirmation of new ambassador to Israel uncertain as Senate Republicans attack his involvement in Iran nuclear deal
President Joe Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, will face tough questions from Senate Republicans during his confirmation hearing Wednesday morning -- and some are already signaling that they may slow down consideration of his nomination on the Senate floor.
1970-01-01 08:00
What the Israel-Hamas war means for defense stocks
When war breaks out, defense companies tend to make money. That means aerospace and defense stocks tend to rise during geopolitical unrest.
1970-01-01 08:00
Activision Blizzard games won't be heading to the Xbox Games Pass before 2024
Phil Spencer says Activision titles should be on the subscription service in 2024.
1970-01-01 08:00
Super Mario Bros. Wonder nearly featured giant live-action Mario
'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' had lots of "extreme" ideas cut including a live-action Mario.
1970-01-01 08:00
Troye Sivan reveals how Janet Jackson inspired his latest album
Troye Sivan has opened up about the way Janet Jackson informed his latest album.
1970-01-01 08:00
A wrongfully convicted man who was exonerated after 16 years is shot and killed during traffic stop
A Florida man who was exonerated after serving more than 16 years for a crime he did not commit has been shot and killed by a deputy in Georgia during a traffic stop, according to a news release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cumbrian woman's family make 100th birthday card appeal
Now living in Canada, Marjorie Try's family are asking for 100 cards from her home area in England.
1970-01-01 08:00
Taiwan's Foxconn to build 'AI factories' with Nvidia
Taiwan's Foxconn says it plans to build artificial intelligence (AI) data factories with technology from American chip giant Nvidia, as the electronics maker ramps up efforts to become a major global player in electric car manufacturing.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa's inflation rises sharply on food and fuel prices
By Bhargav Acharya and Tannur Anders JOHANNESBURG Inflation in South Africa rose sharply in September but stayed within
1970-01-01 08:00
11-year-old De'Evan McFall dreamed of making it to the NFL. A stray bullet stopped that goal in its tracks
De'Evan is among more than 1,300 children and teens that have been killed by a gun in 2023 in the US, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hardline Republican Jim Jordan to make second attempt at top US House job
By David Morgan, Moira Warburton and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON Outspoken conservative Jim Jordan will try again to win
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Everton played home games at Anfield before Liverpool took Merseyside stadium
Everton's history of playing home games at Anfield and why they stopped before Liverpool took ownership of the ground.
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