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NASCAR's New CEO Pledges Return to Racing Roots at Talladega

Steve O'Donnell promises operational changes to restore competitive racing and fan engagement as he takes the helm of the storied motorsports series.

2 days ago· 3 min read

Gilgeous-Alexander's 42 Points Silence Critics in Thunder's Game 3 Win

Oklahoma City's star guard delivers a career playoff-high performance to push the Thunder one win from sweeping Phoenix.

California

LA Supervisor: Other States Competing for FEMA Aid After Wildfires

Republican Kathryn Barger warns California's recovery faces competition as Trump meets with local officials on disaster response.

California

California Hit by Rare Tornado Outbreak and Brush Fires in Weekend Crisis

Four twisters struck the Central Valley in five hours while a fast-moving wildfire forced evacuations in Orange County, testing the state's emergency response.

Trump Evacuated From White House Correspondents' Dinner

Secret Service cleared the dais mid-event Saturday night; reason for evacuation remains unclear.

Caitlin Clark Returns to Fever After Nine Months in Preseason Win

The star guard posted seven points and four assists in limited minutes as Indiana shakes off rust ahead of the regular season.

Red Sox Fire Manager Alex Cora, Three Coaches After Poor Start

Boston makes sweeping changes to coaching staff following disappointing season performance.

Hurricanes Sweep Senators, First Team to Reach NHL Round 2

Carolina's 4-2 victory Saturday completes dominant series behind Aho's two goals and Andersen's 25 saves.

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Politics

Trump Evacuated From White House Correspondents' Dinner

Secret Service cleared the dais mid-event Saturday night; reason for evacuation remains unclear.

Mississippi Governor Calls Special Session on Redistricting Maps

Tate Reeves orders lawmakers back to Jackson after Supreme Court ruling on landmark voting-rights case.

Trump Aide Pushed HSA Expansion While Holding Stake in Wellness Company

Calley Means remained president of firm benefiting from health savings accounts as administration developed expansion policies

Trump Faces Uphill Battle as Economic Approval Ratings Slide from First-Term Highs

Sharp decline in public confidence presents challenge for former president's economic messaging

Business

Ballmer Denounces Founder He Backed After Fraud Guilty Plea

Microsoft's former CEO says he was 'duped' by Joseph Sanberg, detailing investor harm in sentencing letter.

Amazon-Backed Nuclear Startup X-energy Raises $1 Billion in IPO Driven by Data Center Demand

Small modular reactor developer exceeds expectations as tech companies seek clean power for AI infrastructure

4 days ago· 3 min read

The Upfronts Aren't About TV Anymore: Where Madison Avenue's Billions Are Really Going

As streaming captures prime viewership, the industry's annual ad-buying spectacle is quietly transforming into a marketplace where traditional broadcast plays a shrinking role.

Nike to Cut 1,400 Jobs as Sales Slowdown Pressures Athletic Apparel Giant

Workforce reduction reflects broader challenges facing discretionary retail sector amid cooling consumer demand

Tech

Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Hits Snag as Jurors Voice Strong Dislike

Jury selection reveals widespread negative opinions of Elon Musk, complicating his breach-of-contract case against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

6 hours ago· 3 min read

Lachy Groom Backs Indian House-Help Startup Pronto at $200M

Silicon Valley investor's bet on domestic-services platform signals venture appetite for emerging-market consumer startups despite funding slowdown.

Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO; John Ternus Takes the Helm

After 14 years leading the world's most valuable tech company, Cook hands the reins to hardware chief amid questions about Apple's AI future

4 days ago· 4 min read

New Spyware Vendor Exposed Using Fake Android Apps to Surveil Targets

Cybersecurity researchers uncover previously unknown surveillance operation, raising fresh concerns about commercial spyware proliferation

4 days ago· 3 min read

Markets

Food Stocks That Pay: A Guide to Dividend Income in Staples

Consumer food companies offer steady dividends, attracting income investors seeking stability in volatile markets.

2 days ago· 5 min read

Gold's Safe-Haven Rally Fades as Iran Tensions Cool

Three-week surge reverses as geopolitical risk premiums deflate, showing how quickly safe-haven demand can evaporate.

Markets Hit Records as Tech Rallies, Powell Probe Ends

S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at all-time highs as technology stocks surge and White House clears Federal Reserve chair of wrongdoing.

2 days ago· 3 min read

The MATCH Act and ASML: What New US Export Rules Mean for the Chip Equipment Giant

Proposed legislation could restrict sales of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China, threatening billions in revenue for the Dutch toolmaker

4 days ago· 4 min read

World

U.S. and Iran Turn to Pakistan for Indirect Diplomacy

After direct talks stalled, both nations send delegations to Islamabad for back-channel negotiations aimed at de-escalating a two-month conflict.

Israel Strikes Lebanon Hours After Trump Extends Ceasefire by Three Weeks

IDF accuses Hezbollah of violations as fragile truce faces new test

Canada Eyes Closer European Ties as U.S. Policy Shifts Fuel Strategic Uncertainty

Ottawa's pivot toward the EU reflects growing unease over Washington's reliability, analysts say