WWIII could start over Philippines dispute in South China Sea, China ‘not respecting’ treaties, expert says
Beijing has warned that World War III could break out in the South China Sea as territorial tensions rise higher than ever and the country increasingly shifts its attention to the Philippines. “We have a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines, but China doesn’t respect that,” China expert and Gatestone Institute fellow Gordon Chan told […]
Trump to release statement on ‘abortion and abortion rights’ on Monday morning
Former President Donald Trump will be releasing a statement regarding “abortion and abortion rights” on Monday morning. Trump posted the news of his announcement on Truth Social late Sunday night. “I will be putting out my statement on Abortion and Abortion Rights tomorrow morning,” Trump said in his post. “Republicans, and all others, must follow […]
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise as investors look to earnings and inflation signs – Yahoo Finance
TOKYO (AP) – Asian stocks were mostly higher on Monday as investors looked forward to earnings reports from the world’s top companies and the U.S. consumer price index, a gauge of inflation. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.9% in afternoon trading to 39,347.04 yen. Sydney’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.2% to 7,789.10. South Korea’s Kospi […]
Texas woman sentenced to 50 years in death of boyfriend’s 4-year-old daughter
A Texas woman was sentenced last week to 50 years in prison for killing her boyfriend’s 4-year-old daughter in 2019, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Shauna Hooi, 33, of Tomball, was caring for her five children and 4-year-old Jaxia Alexander when she took her to a 24-hour emergency center on September 7, […]
Is OpenAI’s Sam Altman’s future worth $7 trillion?
There’s a saying in the modern world of artificial intelligence (AI): “If something isn’t possible with today’s most advanced generative AI systems, wait. It will be next month.” This maxim serves as a powerful reminder not to underestimate the capabilities of a system that is rapidly emerging and is making its way into the halls […]
NYC school gym in Brooklyn deemed ‘unsafe’ for use after cracks appear following NYC earthquake
A rare 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck New York City on Friday left a large crack in their school’s gym, forcing a group of Brooklyn children to retool their physical education class. It was decided that it would not happen. The public school building’s gymnasium, which is shared by JHS 218 James P. Sinnott and the […]
Jalen Brunson outduels Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo in Knicks win
MILWAUKEE — The Knicks left Fiserv Forum feeling better with a win and a higher spot in the standings. Riding on the energy of engines Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein, the visiting team dominated in the second half to move into fourth place in the East, defeating the Bucks 122-109 on Sunday night. Brunson dropped […]
Rangers ride power play to franchise record-tying win over Canadiens
Chris Kreider has owned real estate in front of every opponent’s net for quite some time. And the longest-tenured Ranger there once again turned the edge of the blue crease in front of the Canadiens goal into his personal office, scoring another key power-play goal in the third period (his third in the last three […]
Professor Susan Miller jokes her airtight ‘super commute’ from NYC to Michigan is faster than past LIRR trips to the city
A “super commuter” who has been commuting from New York City to his teaching job in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for more than two years, says his weekly routine is so efficient that it’s shorter than the time he took the Long Island Railroad to the Big Island. He claims to be able to feel it. […]