Milei Pushes Bill to Penalise Companies Operating in Falklands
Argentine president's legislation would bar firms drilling for oil and fishing under British licences from the disputed islands.
President Javier Milei formally submitted legislation to Argentina's Congress on Wednesday to sharpen sanctions against companies operating in the Falkland Islands under British authorisation. The bill targets firms engaged in hydrocarbon exploration and fishing around the archipelago. Argentina claims sovereignty...
Alme Widens Montana Senate Lead as Bodnar Struggles With Democratic Voters
Republican candidate's advantage grows in the competitive race, with internal party support for the Democratic nominee showing signs of softening.
Republican Senate candidate Alme has extended his lead over Democrat Bodnar in Montana's US Senate race, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The...
Fed Cuts Rates 0.25% as Powell Tempers Expectations for Further Easing
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark rate to 3.75%–4.0% at its September meeting, citing a cooling labour market while flagging persistent inflation risks.
The US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, lowering the federal funds target to a range of 3.75%...
Altman Warns Senate of AI Control Risks, Calls for Federal Oversight
OpenAI and Anthropic leaders testify on safety governance as lawmakers weigh competing proposals for AI regulation.
WASHINGTON — OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman told the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday that advanced artificial intelligence systems posed control...
Cheap Blood Test Shows 93% Accuracy in Detecting Lung Cancer
Researchers released validation data Wednesday for a $60 chip-based assay, moving toward larger clinical trials and potential primary-care adoption.
Researchers released validation data Wednesday for a blood test that detects lung cancer with 93% accuracy for roughly $60, setting out a path toward larger...
Real Madrid Begin Champions League Campaign at Home
The Spanish giants host their first group-stage match of the 2026-27 season on Wednesday with Kylian Mbappe leading the attack.
MADRID — Real Madrid opened their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, headlining the first full night of the...
Taylor Swift Drops 'Showgirl' Deluxe Edition With Unreleased Tracks
The pop superstar's expanded album arrives midweek with bonus songs, driving fans to streaming platforms and retailers in record numbers.
Taylor Swift released a deluxe edition of 'The Life of a Showgirl' on Wednesday, featuring previously unreleased tracks and acoustic versions. The expanded...
Fashion World Mourns Bob Mackie, Hollywood's Glamour Pioneer
The legendary costume designer, who dressed Cher and Marilyn Monroe, died at 87. Tributes poured in from the Council of Fashion Designers of America and his peers.
NEW YORK — Bob Mackie, the costume designer who defined mid-century American glamour, has died at 87. His studio confirmed the death this week, prompting...
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