G7 summit: Taiwan looms large as Japan prepares to host leaders
China's rising assertiveness is reshaping Japan, as it prepares to host the G7 summit this weekend.
2023-05-18 05:29
Pakistan is on the edge. Should India be worried?
Pakistan has been convulsed by political and economic crises. India cannot let its guard down, say experts.
2023-05-18 05:27
Man charged in baseball bat attack on two U.S. congressional staffers
By Dan Whitcomb A man accused of attacking two congressional staff members with a baseball bat this week
2023-05-18 05:21
The Best Early Memorial Day Sales That Are Ready To Be Shopped
The sunny holiday weekend (and its plethora of sales) is nearly here — but that doesn’t mean you have to wait for it to take advantage of its deals. Lucky for you, there are some early bird Memorial Day sales available to shop all over the internet. If you’re in the market for big deals on things like the best mattresses with sky-high reviews or the most coveted Dyson vacuums, then it’s time to make those big purchases for less — especially for anyone who, instead of sale sleuthing, needs to catch up on some WFH e-mails after a long weekend of chillin’ by the pool. On top of premium beds and cleaning gadgets, there are plenty of excellent fashion Memorial Day sales, marked-down sex toys, and more worthwhile steals on offer. We’ve taken stock of all of the best sales you should shop — and listed out all the live promos within our Quick Links section below for fast and easy access to the final [dis]countdown. Go forth and fill your virtual baskets with a bounty of summer staples on super sale — and feel content in knowing that you definitely scored that coveted Satvaa bestselling mattress for the lowest price possible. We’ll just be here, behind this screen, keeping tabs on the best early Memorial Day sales that are available to shop.
2023-05-18 05:18
Ex-DC Metro contractor logged in to sensitive system from Russia, watchdog finds
A former Washington, DC, Metro transit system contractor retained access to "critical and sensitive" Metro data from his computer in Russia after he left his job in a breach that raises broader security concerns about one of the nation's largest transit systems, according to a report released Wednesday.
2023-05-18 04:57
Senate Finance chair pushes GOP megadonor for answers about financial ties with Clarence Thomas
Senate Finance Chairman Ron Wyden is pushing back on assertions from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow that the panel lacks authority to request personal tax information and travel records from him as part of a probe into whether hospitality he provided to Justice Clarence Thomas could have triggered violations of US tax law.
2023-05-18 04:57
Zac Gallen Killed a Bird With a Warmup Toss
Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen hit a bird with a warmup toss. It did not survive.
2023-05-18 04:52
Bernardo Silva strikes twice to stun Real Madrid and send Manchester City to Champions League final
Manchester City has an opportunity to win its first ever Champions League trophy after delivering a masterful performance against European giant Real Madrid on Wednesday.
2023-05-18 04:47
Victor Wembanyama is Not Overrated, But He Is Overhyped
The Victor Wembanyama hype has gone too far.
2023-05-18 04:46
Suspect in University of Idaho quadruple killings, Bryan Kohberger, indicted by grand jury on murder and burglary charges
The suspect in the fatal stabbing last year of four University of Idaho students has been indicted by a grand jury on murder and burglary charges, a court official told CNN.
2023-05-18 04:28
Whiteboard: NBA Draft Lottery winners and losers, and rethinking the 2019 NBA Draft
The NBA Draft Lottery rewarded the Spurs and left us with some other clear winners and losers. We're breaking it all down and reflecting on the 2019 Draft.The Nuggets absolutely rolled the Lakers for three quarters before a few key adjustments allowed LeBron and company to close the gap in ...
2023-05-18 03:58
'No indications' that attack on US convoy in Nigeria was targeted, Blinken says
The United States does "not yet know the motive for the attack" on a US convoy in Nigeria Tuesday, but has "no indications at this time that it was targeted against our Mission," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
2023-05-18 03:47