International and regional news from around the globe.
Buffalo, NY — September 27, 2024 — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin had an extraordinary moment on Sunday while scoring his first career interception in the 27-20 win against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. The interception was made in the third quarter in an evenly-matched AFC East affair at a point when Hamlin was…
Los Angeles, CA – September 27, 2024 – In an attempt to thrive in its status as America’s most-watched sports league, television executives are starting to get uneasy over the future of the league-including what 2029 may bring. The reason for concern lies in shifting viewer habits, transformed media landscapes, and the ever-rising shift of…
President Joe Biden issued Ukraine a large $8 billion military aid package while again emphasizing United States unwavering support for Kyiv in its continued fight against Moscow’s aggression. The new package further aims to bolster Ukraine’s capacity to defend itself as the war enters its second year and seems to have no apparent end in…
New York, NY — September 27, 2024 — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is under mounting pressure to resign as divisions grow between New York Democrats as tensions inside the party sharpen. A succession of furious voices calling on him to resign continues to sweep through the ranks as scandals and other scandals further…
Israeli intelligence, Mossad, was said to have concealed explosives in pagers sold to the influential militant group Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon. This operation raised the suspicions of Lebanon’s officials and observers worldwide. Lebanese officials stated that explosives were hidden within the batteries of these devices, which, they reported, were primarily imported from a…
CFO Sarah Friar, OpenAI CEO, said that the company’s investors need not worry as the current funding round would indeed be closed before next week, even if this were to be the biggest spate of executive departures in the company’s history. According to an email by Friar to investors, the funding round was oversubscribed at…
It has been puzzling many that the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates lately, yet Treasury yields have been rising. Traditionally, when the Fed cuts the rate, bond yields, especially longer-term Treasuries, decline because the cost of borrowing falls and economic activity is expected to be sluggish. But that’s the opposite of what’s happening in…
Industrial profits in China had crashed by 17.8% in August 2023 compared to the same period last year, giving rise to many serious concerns over the successful recovery and stability of the country’s economy. This was despite experiencing a modest increase of 4.1% made in July that had given it some momentum for rejuvenation. The…
The Indiana Fever disappointingly completed their season last night, losing 78-65 to the Connecticut Sun. That end meant the close of a very anticipated first season in the WNBA by Caitlin Clark. Clark’s rookie season has been nothing short of phenomenal and gives a glimpse toward a promising future for the young star and her…
New York, NY – At the midpoint of the NFL season, perhaps the only surprise is that some of the league’s lowest-paid quarterbacks are outplaying their counterparts who are carrying much more expensive price tags. This has led analysts and executives to question if the league’s current system regarding quarterback pay needs an adjustment in…
