Belgium Delivers First F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine for Winter Air Campaign
The initial transfer of Belgian F-16s reaches Ukraine, part of a pledge to deliver three jets by year's end amid intensifying Russian strikes on energy grids.
KYIV — Belgium confirmed on Thursday it had begun transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, delivering the first of three aircraft pledged for this year. The handover follows discussions between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Belgian officials this week. Zelensky said on Wednesday that Belgium would provide...
Federal Government Shuts Down as Senate Deadlocks on Spending
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers face furloughs on the first day of the 2027 fiscal year after Republicans and Democrats clash over funding and policy demands.
The US federal government entered a partial shutdown early Thursday after the Senate failed to pass a stopgap spending measure before the 2027 fiscal year...
US Manufacturing Contracts Ninth Consecutive Month as ISM Index Stays Below 50
The Institute for Supply Management's September factory gauge signals continued weakness as tariff costs and soft demand weigh on producers.
US manufacturing contracted again in September, with the Institute for Supply Management's Purchasing Managers' Index remaining below 50, the threshold...
Firefox 157 Brings Biggest Visual Overhaul Since 2021
Mozilla releases redesigned browser with rounded tabs and refreshed themes as it works to defend shrinking desktop market share.
Mozilla released Firefox 157 to its stable channel on Thursday, delivering a redesigned interface with rounded tabs, refreshed color palettes and a...
ACA Subsidies Face December Expiration as Federal Shutdown Stalls Extension
Enhanced premium credits set to lapse at year's end; insurers warn of sharp premium increases for 2027 coverage.
Millions of Americans face fresh uncertainty over health coverage as enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies move closer to expiration and a federal...
Trump Signs College Sports Bill Into Law, Creating Federal NIL Framework
The SCORE Act establishes national rules for athlete compensation and shields the NCAA from antitrust challenges.
WASHINGTON — The federal government has codified national rules governing college athlete compensation. The US Senate passed the legislation on September 29,...
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Crashes to Career-Low 30% Rotten Tomatoes Score
The action thriller opens to the worst reviews of Cruise's career, with critics savaging its pacing and premise as the studio braces for a soft debut.
Tom Cruise's new thriller 'Digger' opened Thursday to a rare critical drubbing, landing a Rotten Tomatoes score in the low double digits after its review...
Mahakal Temple Opens Free VIP Darshan Slots to All Devotees
Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple launches online booking for reserved, hassle-free entry, extending premium access to ordinary pilgrims from October 1.
UJJAIN, India — The Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee opened bookings on Thursday for a new pilot programme offering free VIP-style darshan...
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