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2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: Drives like an EV, but there's no plug involved
Nissan’s series hybrid e-Power system has been retuned for American roads.
The touchscreen MacBook Pro is just a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen
Apple's long-awaited touchscreen MacBook Pro is finally here.
What does Djokovic need to do to qualify for ATP Finals in Turin?
Novak Djokovic missed a big chance to strengthen his push for a place at the end-of-year ATP Finals after a loss to Jan-Lennard Struff at the Swiss Indoors in Basel on…
Allen vs Lamar: Two NFL greats knocking at the Super Bowl door
Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills, Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens and a meeting of the NFL's nearly men, who for all their generational talent have so often seen their Super…
Mayors will be free to use share of tax to give residents grants
The Tory Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen says he's working on what he's calling a "tax rebate scheme".
Who could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far
Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far
First Thing: Alaska Senate race descends into legal acrimony over second Dan Sullivan
The US justice department is reported to have issued subpoenas after a report that the Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign collaborated with party operatives to get…
Rock Singer Bára Basiková Lived Her Traumas in the Public Gaze, Documentary Director Helena Třeštíková Says
“Bára Basiková is a truly fascinating singer,” says Czech documentary filmmaker Helena Třeštíková, who was honored for her contribution to the genre at this week’s Ji.hl…
BP profits hit 18-year high as Iran war drives up oil refining margins
Oil giant hails ‘banner quarter’ as earnings reach $8.46bn, prompting anger from climate campaigners BP’s profits have hit their highest level in almost two decades as t…
Chevron and Exxon beat earnings expectations as refining profits soar on high diesel fuel prices
Diesel prices have surged globally as Ukraine and Iran have bombed refineries in Russia and the Middle East.
From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean
The Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines - but what are they and how do they work?
Some Polymarket user funds stolen by hackers; exchange referring matter to U.K. authorities
The outage comes just days before the platform is expected to experience heightened trading during the U.S.
England need miracle to stay in World Cup after failing to crush Papua New Guinea
The task was ominous pre-match, with England needing to not only beat the Kumuls and hope Tonga defeated Samoa on Sunday, but overturn a 68-point swing on the Samoans in…
Amazon’s and Intel’s stocks are set to plunge. But Wall Street’s October winners may surprise you.
A rough month in the technology sector was less spooky in other sections of the stock market.
Everyone is thin and we’re not allowed to say so: the toxic legacy of body positivity
A splashy event staged in the midst of a month of fashion shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris, in which 97.5% of models were a US size four or under, what ticked…
Love leads Packers past Panthers in vital win
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love leads his team to a 27-19 win over the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field.
Musk and Zuckerberg echo Trump's push to rebrand AI as 'super intelligence' on earnings calls. Others did not
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX adopted President Trump's preferred "super intelligence" term on their third-quarter earnings calls.
Review: You Can See Everything blurs the view of Elizabeth Holmes' deceit
Disgraced founder of Theranos has some people falling for her act all over again.
Eating disorders are on the rise. GLP-1s could make things worse.
But to some clinical psychologists, they can represent something more sinister—a potential trigger for eating disorders.
Russian strikes plunge Ukrainian city into blackout as Zelenskyy warns of more missile attacks
Russian strikes caused major power outages in Dnipro as a reported Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at a Russian oil refinery.
Footage of Seoul crush to be removed from Call of Duty after backlash
Bereaved families say they were appalled to see footage of the Itaewon disaster included in Modern Warfare 4.
Why Intel’s stock is sinking toward its worst day in two years — and a $128 billion wipeout
Intel’s PC business is under pressure as memory-chip prices dent demand and as corporate IT teams have less budget for laptops.
Double Oscar Winner Barbara Kopple Talks ‘Union Town’ and People Who Fight for ‘Dignity and Fairness’: ‘They Are My Heroes’
Barbara Kopple completes her trilogy on labor rights with “Union Town.” Following screenings at Venice and Toronto, it’s now heading to Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festiva…
Germany takes cautious approach on Israeli election results
German politicians have been slow to respond as they wait to see who is likely to comprise the next coalition.
Streeting denies 'kicking can down the road' in defence spending row
The government is under pressure to set out a path to greater defence spending, as ministers unveil plans to boost UK firms.
Russia's bastion of free press Novaya Gazeta shuts down under Kremlin pressure
Newspaper Novaya Gazeta, one of the last vestiges of independent journalism in Russia, announced Friday that it was closing down, citing pressure from authorities who re…
Alaska's Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general
Alaska's governor ordered an investigation into claims that Dems recruited a spoiler candidate to confuse voters.
Anderson weighing up future after Lancashire exit
James Anderson is weighing up his future - whether that involves playing cricket or "something different" - after being told his Lancashire contract would not be renewed.
England on brink of Rugby League World Cup exit after failing to notch big enough win over PNG
England are on the brink of a Rugby League World Cup pool stage exit despite a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea in Wollongong.
Euro zone economy slows to 0.4% growth in Q3 as crisis-hit France contracts
The euro zone showed surprising resilience, but weak productivity, industrial competitiveness challenges and demographic pressures remain, analysts said.
Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta to close, citing pressure from ‘special services’
"Novaya Gazeta," one of the last remaining independent, critical media outlets in Russia, has announced it is closing under pressure from state authorities.
AI could hit consumers’ ability to manage their debt. Here’s the trade.
If AI causes workers to lose their jobs then households face credit stress
We’re in our 70s. Should we pay off our 2.5% mortgage — or put the money in a high-yield savings account?
“Let’s say 10 years from now, when I’m 84, we need a substantial amount of cash.”
Digested week: The Traitors suddenly feels tired – time for a politicians version? | John Crace
Liz Truss is like a broken record, Harry Kane is for ever Spurs, and the celebs in the castle are getting on my nerves You would have thought someone would have made an…
Families in the US are opting for earlier measles vaccinations amid outbreak
Giving the second shot soon after the first aligns with what some other countries, such as Germany, the United Kingdom and France, recommend – and the US Centers for Dis…
NCAA basketball 2026-27 predictions: from JuJu Watkins to Tyran Stokes, the names you’ll know by March
The return of JuJu Watkins at USC after her 19-month injury layoff, the debut of Tyran Stokes at Kansas, the potential turnaround of the Big East on the men’s side, and…
Rocket Report: Winter is coming for Themis; Cowboy Space adds iron to the fire
It's been a good week for ULA, with big NASA contract, Vulcan nearing return-to-flight.
Tech giants need legacy businesses to keep growing as they pour trillions into the AI buildout
Hyperscalers continue spending big on artificial intelligence, putting pressure on their legacy businesses and impacting their free cash flow.
Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate
Susan Collins, a Republican, was midway through defending her record during the final debate of the midterms when an audience member cut her short.
This App Brutally Shames You by Tracking How Many Hours You’ve Lost to Scrolling
The iOS app Oh My Hours takes a new approach to curbing screen time.
Tanzania: 2025 election violence still traumatises, one year on
The October 29, 2025 election, in which President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98 percent of the vote after most of the opposition was excluded, triggered days of protes…
Questions for a Pollster: What Are Your ‘Fears’ for the Midterms?
Answers to readers’ queries about the reasons a survey could misfire.
Activists urge Eisenkot to form new Israeli gov’t with Arab parties
Israeli activists rally outside opposition leader Eisenkot’s home, urging him to join forces with Arab parties after ele
How can Israel break its election deadlock?
No political party has achieved the 61-seat majority required in the Knesset to form a government in Israel.
Ukraine war live: Russian strikes leave 200,000 without power as aid convoy reaches stricken Oleshky
Moscow and Kyiv have so far observed the six-day truce as evacuations from Oleshky get under way.
Elon Musk’s Ties to Texas Republicans Go Much Deeper Than the Midterms
As Election Day approaches, the billionaire’s longstanding relationships with GOP leaders in Texas are under scrutiny.
Anderson 'shocked' by Lancs exit and unsure if he will continue
Speaking for the first time since his Lancashire exit, James Anderson says the decision made him question whether is "something fundamentally wrong with me as a person".
U.S. Oil Industry Earned Over $130 Billion in Profit During Iran War
That was almost three times as much as what businesses producing and refining oil in the United States made in the same period in 2025.
Tennis: Alexander Zverev guaranteed to become world No. 1
Alexander Zverev secured his place as the next world No.
Here’s the math on Amazon CEO’s claim to be on path to two trillion-dollar-revenue businesses
Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy set a bold target on the conference call announcing third-quarter earnings.