Tropical storm Debby passes through metro area, strong winds follow
While the remnants of Debby have finished dumping rain on the Big Apple, forecasters are warning that high winds will still continue across the five boroughs through Saturday. The tropical storm, which triggered tornado and flood warnings in New York City, had nearly passed the capital region by 7:30 p.m., with radar showing its center […]
Uber tops second-quarter revenue, profit estimates on strong ride demand as employees return to in-office work
Uber beats Wall Street expectations for second quarter Sales and profit rose on Tuesday from the previous quarter as demand for rides increased as employees returned to working in offices at closer to pre-pandemic levels. Revenue rose 16 percent to $10.7 billion, beating LSEG’s analyst forecast of $10.57 billion. Total bookings rose 19 percent to […]
Democrat calls out left’s ‘strong undercurrent of antisemitism’ in attacks on potential VP pick Shapiro
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) condemned the “hyper-left online” for attacking Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for his Jewish faith and support for Israel. Shapiro, who is seen as a leading contender to be Kamala Harris’ running mate, was forced to defend his stance on Israel after an op-ed he wrote more than 30 years ago resurfaced […]
Golf fans owe Wyndham Clark an apology after strong Olympics finish
“Garbage,” “Garbage,”Overrated“, “He stinks”, and “Should have been Bryson DeChambeauThose were just some of the criticisms Wyndham Clark received online after a four-over 75 in the opening round of the Olympic Games on Thursday, getting wet early and often. After his tough start in Paris, he could have given up — after all, only the […]
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole strong in first start since being scratched
Gerrit Cole was a bit more consistent on Sunday. After missing his spot in the starting rotation due to so-called “physical fatigue,” the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner returned to the mound and pitched a solid game to help the Yankees win 4-3 in 10 innings in a rain-delayed game against the Blue Jays […]
UFC President Dana White: ‘America needs a strong leader’ and Trump is ‘the guy’
UFC president Dana White believes former President Trump is one of the toughest people he has ever met, which is why he believes he is the perfect person to be the next President of the United States. White, who introduced Trump at last month’s Republican National Convention, appeared on Fox News’ “Hannity” on Friday night […]
Paul Blackburn delivers strong first start, Mets beat Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The acquisition of Paul Blackburn from Oakland earlier this week likely resulted in a collective “Who?” from most Mets fans, but on Friday it was time for the official introduction. And Blackburn’s first impression was excellent. The right-hander provided the efficiency that has been missing from the Mets’ starting rotation this season, […]
Schumer: Trump afraid to debate ‘strong Black woman' Harris
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Thursday that former President Trump is dreading debating Vice President Harris. “He’s even afraid to debate Kamala Harris. He’s already said he won’t debate,” Schumer said. He said in an interview In an interview with NBC News, she said, “She’s a strong black woman. Donald Trump may not […]
Facebook parent Meta delivers strong quarter, sending shares soaring
Meta Platforms Inc. on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, issued an upbeat sales forecast for the September quarter and expressed confidence that robust digital ad spending will be able to cover the costs of its AI investments. The company’s shares rose 8% after the close of trading. Mark Zuckerberg’s parent company […]
Northern Lights may be seen across some portions of US this week after ‘strong solar activity’
Residents of some northern US states may be able to see some spectacular aurora borealis this week after a recent series of solar storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center (SWPC) announced that multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) have been released from the Sun and are heading towards Earth. “Solar activity […]