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Microsoft hits 10 quarters of record-breaking revenue in a row
The tech giant reported yet another record for quarterly revenue on Wednesday: $92.3 billion, a 19% increase over the year-ago quarter.
What does John Healey's budget mean for Scotland?
What the latest tax and spending plans could mean for your bills, pay and pocket.
Jamie Dornan On “Pressure” Of Taking Over Aragorn Role In ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’, Not “Trying To Outdo” Viggo Mortensen
As Jamie Dornan visits Middle-earth for his next role, he’s not attempting to fill Viggo Mortensen’s boots for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Man City dump Brighton out of Carabao Cup after shoot-out victory
Carabao Cup holders Manchester City needed penalties to progress past Brighton and into the quarter-finals after battling from behind to draw the game 2-2 at the Etihad.
Hayden Panettiere Death Investigation Closed By Police In South Carolina
The Greenville Police Department in South Carolina has officially closed its investigation into the death of Hayden Panettiere.
Readwise is taking on Kindle and Kobo for ebook supremacy
There's the eponymous product, Readwise, which stores and categorizes your Kindle highlights to help you remember what you've read.
Trump administration wants to remove regulations on a super planet-heating gas
The Trump administration wants to undo a Biden-era rule that would reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
Amazon Developing Alesia Dangerfield Drama Series ‘Whiskey Matriarch’ Starring Taraji P. Henson
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon is developing Whiskey Matriarch, a drama series starring and executive produced by Academy Award nominee Taraji P.
‘PAW Patrol 4’: Spin Master & Paramount Animation Pic In Works With Franchise Director Cal Brunker; Eyes 2029 Release
Add $18 billion in lifetime retail, and it only makes sense for Spin Master Corp, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies to team on a fourth, currently titled PAW Pa…
Chiefs sign Justin Tucker in wake of sexual misconduct allegations as Butker struggles
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid defends the franchise's decision to sign Justin Tucker to its practice squad, stating the kicker has "done his suspension".
STAT+: Lawmaker wants government watchdog to probe TrumpRx over claims about drug savings
A House lawmaker asked the Government Accountability Office to review whether the TrumpRx platform has saved Americans any money.
Skydance Sports Chief Jesse Sisgold Exits For RedBird Capital Role As Part Of George Cheeks Restructuring
Longtime Skydance Sports chief Jesse Sisgold is exiting his post and moving to an advisory role at company backer RedBird Capital.
Chelsea continue unbeaten start in WCL after beating Roma
Chelsea continued their unbeaten start in the Women's Champions League as goals from Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan secured a 2-0 win against Roma.
European football: Two late own goals return Inter to top of Serie A but Milan lose at home
Champions Inter drew level with Lazio on 25 points at the top ahead of a hotly anticipated Milan derby meeting with their rivals on Saturday.
Historic gains for Arab-majority parties in Israeli election
Two Arab-majority parties are set to win a historic 19 seats in total, amid a record turnout at the polls in Israel on Tuesday.
Creating AI value with enterprise context
Across a business, any number of AI platforms, systems, and tools may be at work simultaneously—for example, AI-powered customer platforms, conversational assistants, an…
Most Servers on the Planet Are Vulnerable to This Firmware Code-Execution Flaw
The critical flaw in UEFI firmware—used by most server vendors and data centers—allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.
Alfonso Cuaron’s Apple TV Cult Series ‘Ascension’ Adds Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung, T’Nia Miller
Variety has learned that Amanda Plummer (“Run,” “Butterfly Kiss”), Christopher Chung (“Slow Horses,” “My Brilliant Career”) and T’Nia Miller (“The Haunting of Bly Manor,…
Skydance TV Co-Chair George Cheeks Reveals Executive Structure Following Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Skydance TV co-chair and chief content officer George Cheeks formalized his division’s executive structure.
McClean's Derry exit not 'any real surprise' - Coyle
Former Derry City striker Liam Coyle says that James McClean's exit from the club does not come as "any real surprise" after it was announced on Wednesday that his contr…
YouTube Ad Revenue Rises 9% But Parent Alphabet Misses Wall Street’s Q3 Targets; Stock Drops
YouTube ad revenue grew 9% in the third quarter to hit $11.2 billion, but parent Alphabet’s stock dropped after overall financials undershot Wall Street expectations.
Israel election results live: Netanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted
But instead there was stunned silence at the watch party for Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) in central Israel as results from the exit polls flashed across the screen, wit…
George Cheeks Unveils Skydance TV Leadership Team Across Studios, Sports, Entertainment & News
Skydance TV’s Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer Cheeks has named his 10 top executives across the company’s studios business, entertainment, sports and news.
Google says its investments in AI are driving more searches
Google parent company Alphabet says that its AI investments are leading to a big growth in searches year-over-year, as noted in its Q3 2026 earnings today.
Three media outlets seek full White House access in amended lawsuit
President Donald Trump banned MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House in September, only to have a judge he appointed order their return.
Microsoft reveals strong cloud growth amid financial reporting overhaul
Microsoft just posted the first quarter of its 2027 fiscal financial results.
Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon with a ‘significant leap’ in cybersecurity
Google has released its latest frontier model, Gemini 4 Carbon, offering "significant gains" in coding, agentic tasks, and cybersecurity.
Hacker stole personnel data about thousands of Homeland Security employees, including CBP and ICE agents
A hacker obtained personally identifiable information about more than 40,000 Homeland Security staffers, which has since been published online.
AI agents banned by several of Canada’s biggest banks as fears grow
Some of Canada's biggest banks say they are now banning AI agents, like Meta's Muse, while others are taking initial steps to limit them.
Gina Hinojosa’s Texas Governor Campaign Tests Limits of New Rules for Digital Political Ads
Some of the social media posts paid for by Gina Hinojosa’s campaign for Texas governor don’t include a disclosure, despite a state regulation that likely requires it.
Sesko ruled out until January with shin injury
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is expected to be out until at least January with a shin injury.
Peltola campaign aides, DSCC officials helped recruit second Dan Sullivan in Alaska race: NYT
The DOJ wants a judge to temporarily block certification of the Alaska Senate election if incumbent Sen.
Djokovic celebrates 'big win' on return to Basel
Novak Djokovic pulls off a hard-fought comeback victory over Ugo Humbert to keep alive his hopes of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals.
Tourists push on through Inglis and Carey
Highlights from day two of the third Test between South Africa and Australia.
Budget briefing: the key questions answered by Heather Stewart and Pippa Crerar
Our economics and political editors dissect John Healey’s maiden budget The Guardian’s economics editor, Heather Stewart, and political editor, Pippa Crerar, assess the…
Fed holds interest rates steady in last decision before midterms
Two out of 12 board members voted against the pause, preferring to raise rates by a quarter point this meeting, the Fed board said in a statement.
Burnley turn to former CSKA Moscow manager Fabio Celestini as new head coach
Swiss, 50, also had successful spell at Basel He replaces Nicky Hayen with club 22nd in Championship Burnley have announced former Switzerland midfielder Fabio Celestini…
Jerusalem Daily: What’s next after Israel’s elections?
No clear winner in Israel's first election since the October 7 attacks and genocidal war in Gaza.
How do the US midterms work, and why are they so important for Trump's presidency?
The results will be decisive for the future of the United States, and a judgment on Donald Trump's second term as president.
What you need to know about Your First Home scheme for first-time buyers
Chancellor fleshes out details of scheme unveiled last month to help 70,000 households on to the property ladder Budget 2026: key points at a glance Income tax: How much…
Artemis III SLS Core Stage Joins Boosters at Kennedy
NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is integrated alongside the twin solid rocket boosters on Oct.
Prem and RFU commit to expanding with English clubs after report of Welsh sides joining
Welsh rugby may be keen on forming an Anglo-Welsh league but the Prem and RFU are only looking at English clubs in any expansion.
Budget 2026: £100 energy payment for millions and rise in bank tax as watchdog warns on stalling living standards – as it happened
The chancellor promised a £100 energy payment for some households, extended the VAT suspension on electricity bills to next July and confirmed the scrapping of gas stand…
Burnham rules out early general election in next 12 months
The prime minister has denied speculation from some opposition parties that he will go to the country in spring 2027.
FDA scientists opposed Trump administration’s move to ease peptide access
The document posted online on Wednesday by Kennedy’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) covers a handful of injectable peptides promoted within the wellness i…
Income tax: Healey’s budget leaves thresholds frozen again. How much more will you pay?
Tax policy means freezes reduce take-home pay as earnings rise in line with inflation Income tax thresholds are set to remain frozen after John Healey’s first budget as…
Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly.
Babydoll singer says life will 'never be the same again' after UK number one
The singer is finding genuine joy in life again after a difficult period led to him quitting music.
Bills, banks, ‘breathing space’: what was in Burnham’s first budget? - The Latest
In his first budget as chancellor, John Healey has pledged to offer ‘breathing space’ to help Britons navigate ‘global economic storms’.
Will Healey’s budget tackle the cost of living? – podcast
John Healey has delivered a ‘steady as she goes’ budget, with help for the cost of living a big theme.