China Displays Military Might as Xi Hosts Putin and Kim at Victory Day Parade
The 81st-anniversary ceremony in Beijing showcased advanced weapons and a rare joint appearance by three authoritarian leaders, drawing Western criticism.
BEIJING — China held a large-scale military parade through Tiananmen Square on Wednesday to mark the 81st anniversary of Japan's defeat in the Second World War, with President Xi Jinping presiding over thousands of troops and advanced weaponry. State broadcaster CCTV carried the ceremony live. Russian President...
Government Shutdown Begins as Congress Misses Funding Deadline
Federal agencies start furloughing workers after the House and Senate fail to pass a stopgap spending bill before the October fiscal deadline lapses.
The US federal government moved toward a partial shutdown on Wednesday after Congress failed to agree on a stopgap spending measure, forcing agencies to...
Salesforce Beats Q2 Targets as Agentforce AI Drives Revenue Growth
The software group reports stronger-than-expected quarterly results as enterprise demand for its AI agents lifts subscription revenue and margins.
Salesforce reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings on Wednesday that exceeded Wall Street consensus estimates, as accelerating enterprise adoption of...
Samsung, Qualcomm Launch On-Device AI Chips at Berlin's IFA 2026
Europe's largest consumer electronics show opens with focus on AI-powered laptops, smart glasses and home appliances.
BERLIN — The IFA consumer electronics trade fair opened at the Messe Berlin exhibition grounds on Wednesday, with Samsung, Qualcomm and Lenovo among the...
Eli Lilly Acquires Merida Biosciences for $2.9 Billion to Bolster Autoimmune Pipeline
The deal gives Lilly access to Merida's antibody platform and lead candidate MER511, already in early-stage clinical trials.
Eli Lilly confirmed on Wednesday its agreement to acquire Merida Biosciences for approximately $2.875 billion, expanding the drugmaker's push into autoimmune...
Yankees Edge Angels, Tighten AL Wild Card Grip
Aaron Judge and New York strengthen their playoff position with a road win in Anaheim as the regular season enters September.
ANAHEIM — The New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Wednesday, extending their advantage in the American League wild card race...
GTA 6 Trailer Floods Letterboxd With Mock Film Reviews
Rockstar's second promotional footage drew millions of views and sparked tongue-in-cheek cinema-style reviews, cementing the franchise's pop-culture dominance.
Rockstar Games dominated entertainment coverage Wednesday as its new 'Extended Look' trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI accumulated tens of millions of views...
US Open Tightens Smoking Enforcement After Players Report Cannabis Odour
The USTA responded to complaints from top competitors about marijuana smell drifting onto courts at Flushing Meadows during the tournament.
NEW YORK — The United States Tennis Association tightened enforcement of its no-smoking policy across the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on...
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