Nagasaki Marks 81st Atomic Bombing Anniversary, Calls for Disarmament
Mayor warns of rising nuclear risks as survivors and world leaders gather at Peace Park during ceremony marking August 1945 bombing.
NAGASAKI — Nagasaki fell silent on Wednesday to mark the 81st anniversary of the United States atomic bombing that killed tens of thousands, with survivors, national leaders and foreign envoys gathering at the city's Peace Park. Bells tolled at 11.02am, the moment the bomb detonated on August 9, 1945. The ceremony...
Moore Pushes Maryland Emergency Session to Close Budget Gap
Governor convenes lawmakers to shield state programs from federal funding cuts
Maryland lawmakers continued a special session in Annapolis on Wednesday as Governor Wes Moore and Democratic leaders moved to address a projected budget...
McDonald's Q2 Earnings Beat as $5 Value Menu Restores US Traffic
The fast-food giant reports stronger-than-expected results, with budget-conscious diners returning as affordability takes priority.
McDonald's is expected to report second-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday that exceed Wall Street estimates, as the Chicago-based chain's expanded value...
Google Defends Iowa Data Center as Salix Weighs Water, Power Demands
Google and MidAmerican Energy issue competing letters to the small Iowa town of Salix as a large-scale data center project moves toward local review.
SALIX, Iowa — Google faced scrutiny Wednesday over its proposed data center near this small western Iowa town after the company and utility MidAmerican...
CDC Warns of Rising West Nile Virus Cases as Mosquito Season Peaks
Federal health officials urge protective measures as human infections are confirmed in multiple states during warm summer conditions.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a rise in West Nile virus cases on Wednesday, confirming human infections across multiple states...
Astros-Blue Jays Meet in Pivotal AL Series Battle
Houston and Toronto clash Wednesday with playoff positioning on the line heading into August.
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros host the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday at Daikin Park in a series with significant consequences for both teams' postseason...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Surges Past $500M Worldwide on Strong Second Week
Sony and Marvel's record-breaking reboot maintains momentum with robust North American holds and surging international markets, particularly in India.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' pushed toward the $500 million worldwide mark on Wednesday, as Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios reported robust midweek grosses...
Alpine Stage Reshapes Tour de France Femmes Title Fight
The women's Tour enters its final week with a punishing summit finish expected to reshape the general classification battle.
PARIS — The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift continued Wednesday with a mountainous stage through the Alps toward a summit finish. The Amaury Sport...
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