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Texas residents near SpaceX to vote on creating ‘Starbase’ City

Texas county approves vote on SpaceX's proposed city 'Starbase'

McALLEN, Texas: A county in Texas has approved an election that will let people living near SpaceX decide whether to create a new city...

No. 18 Clemson faces SMU in key ACC clash

No. 18 Clemson faces SMU in key ACC clash

(Photo credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images) Building resumes for the NCAA Tournament will be a priority when No. 18 Clemson travels...

Eight Panthers players back from 4 Nations as Kraken visit

Eight Panthers players back from 4 Nations as Kraken visit

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Not everyone on the Florida Panthers is quite well-rested as the team gets set to return...

U.S. sports betting soars 23.6% amid alarming rise in addiction

U.S. sports betting soars 23.6% amid alarming rise in addiction

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Americans are gambling on sports in record numbers, which has coincided with a rapid increase...

Miami meets Virginia Tech in matchup of struggling teams

Miami meets Virginia Tech in matchup of struggling teams

(Photo credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images) Miami will try to ease its suffering amid its worst season in 31 years when it hosts Virginia...

Argentinas Milei gives Musk chainsaw for bureaucracy

Argentinas Milei gives Musk chainsaw for bureaucracy

The power tool popularized by the South American nations leader has become a symbol of his push to slash public spending Argentine...

Grammy winner Doechii reveals how finding a stage name helped her to overcome suicidal thoughts during teenage years

Grammy winner Doechii reveals how finding a stage name helped her to overcome suicidal thoughts during teenage years

Washington DC [US], February 21 (ANI): Rapper Doechii revealed how finding her stage name helped her overcome suicidal thoughts when...

TaylorMade signs Kai Trump to endorsement deal

TaylorMade signs Kai Trump to endorsement deal

(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images) TaylorMade Golf signed an endorsement deal with one of the best golfers in the Trump Family....

Nebraska cancels home-and-home series with Tennessee

Nebraska cancels home-and-home series with Tennessee

(Photo credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images) Nebraska has opted out of a home-and-home football series with Tennessee scheduled for...

Oilers' Connor McDavid brings momentum into clash with Flyers

Oilers' Connor McDavid brings momentum into clash with Flyers

(Photo credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) Connor McDavid doesn't have much time to bask in his 4 Nations Face-Off glory. After...

Red Wings begin rare playoff push against Wild

Red Wings begin rare playoff push against Wild

(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images) The Detroit Red Wings entered the two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament...

Union acquire M Indiana Vassilev from St. Louis City

Union acquire M Indiana Vassilev from St. Louis City

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Union acquired midfielder Indiana Vassilev from St. Louis City SC...

Yankees trim facial hair policy, permit 'well-groomed beards'

Yankees trim facial hair policy, permit 'well-groomed beards'

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images) Bring the beards back to the Bronx. Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner...

Trump's Bold Claim: World War III Is CloseBut He'll Stop It

Trump's Bold Claim: World War III Is CloseBut He'll Stop It

US President Donald Trump has warned that the world is on the brink of a global conflict, claiming that World War III is not far away....

"Deeply troubling", says MEA on US administration's information on funding in India

"Deeply troubling", says MEA on US administration's information on funding in India

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): India on Friday said that the United States' administration's information regarding funding in...

Out of the cold, Inter Miami open at home vs. NYCFC

Out of the cold, Inter Miami open at home vs. NYCFC

(Photo credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images) After a strong start to their continental campaign, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will...

No. 1 Auburn searches for shooting touch vs. Georgia

No. 1 Auburn searches for shooting touch vs. Georgia

(Photo credit: Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Fresh off a scare against Arkansas, No. 1 Auburn looks...

Survey shows immigrants in Florida - even US citizens - are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant laws

Survey shows immigrants in Florida - even US citizens - are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant laws

Since arriving in the United States four years ago, Alex has worked at a primary care office. He has witnessed firsthand how difficult...

Opportunity knocks for No. 21 Mississippi State and Oklahoma

Opportunity knocks for No. 21 Mississippi State and Oklahoma

(Photo credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images) No. 21 Mississippi State knocked off ranked opponents in its last two games. That doesn't...

Finally healthy, Grizzlies aim to bounce back against Magic

Finally healthy, Grizzlies aim to bounce back against Magic

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) For the first time in 283 regular-season games, the Memphis Grizzlies reported no...

NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo sparks Bucks in return

NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo sparks Bucks in return

(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images) Giannis Antetokounmpo returned following a six-game absence and scored 23 points in...

Paolo Banchero leads Magic to comeback win over Hawks

Paolo Banchero leads Magic to comeback win over Hawks

(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) Paolo Banchero scored 36 points and helped the visiting Orlando Magic erase a 19-point lead...

No. 6 Tennessee, No. 7 Texas A&M collide in crucial matchup

No. 6 Tennessee, No. 7 Texas A&M collide in crucial matchup

(Photo credit: Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Don't expect any lack of attention or a loss of...

No. 25 Louisville focuses on sweeping Florida State

No. 25 Louisville focuses on sweeping Florida State

(Photo credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images) It has been two months since No. 25 Louisville faced Florida State. On Saturday, a far...

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 15 Tennessee fends off No. 18 Tide

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 15 Tennessee fends off No. 18 Tide

(Photo credit: Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Jewel Spear scored 20 points and Talaysia Cooper...

No time for recovery, No. 4 Alabama recharges for No. 17 Kentucky

No time for recovery, No. 4 Alabama recharges for No. 17 Kentucky

(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images) Nate Oats and Alabama head home in rapid repair mode with another Top 25 SEC opponent up...

Hornets G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out against Nuggets

Hornets G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out against Nuggets

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball played an integral role in Wednesday night's win...

New parts fitting in nicely for Warriors, Kings

New parts fitting in nicely for Warriors, Kings

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) Two familiar rivals who have yet to experience the other's new look will go head-to-head...

Depleted Mavs hope to tap back into their game vs. Pelicans

Depleted Mavs hope to tap back into their game vs. Pelicans

(Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images) A slew of injuries hasn't slowed down the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas was getting contributions...

Marlins claim RHP Seth Martinez off waivers from Diamondbacks

Marlins claim RHP Seth Martinez off waivers from Diamondbacks

(Photo credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images) The Miami Marlins claimed right-hander Seth Martinez off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks...

Former Pirates P Scott Sauerbeck dies

Former Pirates P Scott Sauerbeck dies

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) Former Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Scott Sauerbeck died, the team announced on...

Heat bring 'clarity' into second-half opener at Toronto

Heat bring 'clarity' into second-half opener at Toronto

(Photo credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images) The Miami Heat will visit the Toronto Raptors on Friday night looking to snap a four-game...

4 Nations Face-Off: Canada-U.S. Preview, Props & Prediction

4 Nations Face-Off: Canada-U.S. Preview, Props & Prediction

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) The championship of the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off will come down to a United States-Canada...

No. 2 Florida, riding win streak, faces optimistic LSU

No. 2 Florida, riding win streak, faces optimistic LSU

(Photo credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images) Florida is riding a five-game winning streak, with each victory by at least nine points...

World War III was not so far away Trump

World War III was not so far away  Trump

A Kamala Harris administration would have sparked a global conflict within a year, the US president has claimed US President Donald...

Trump claims his victory prevented WW3

Trump claims his victory prevented WW3

A Kamala Harris administration would have sparked a global conflict within a year, the US president has claimed ...

Florida State sweeps rival Miami for second straight season

Florida State sweeps rival Miami for second straight season

(Photo credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images) Malique Ewin scored a career-high 24 points and shot 10 for 10 from the field to lead host...

Reports: 49ers exploring selling 10 percent stake of franchise

Reports: 49ers exploring selling 10 percent stake of franchise

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The San Francisco 49ers are the latest NFL team to explore selling up to 10 percent...

U.S., Canada square off again in 4 Nations Face-Off title bout

U.S., Canada square off again in 4 Nations Face-Off title bout

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) BOSTON -- With apologies to Finland and Sweden, this is what most everyone wanted. The...

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U.S. stocks tumble as Trump policies startle investors
U.S. stock markets sour, Dow Jones dives 749 points

NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees, or 15 percent of its corporate staff, in the company's first significant...


Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

MELBOURNE, Australia: Australia's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, signaling...


Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

BRASILIA, Brazil: Brazil has officially approved joining OPEC+, aligning itself with the world's major oil-exporting nations just months...


U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
Wall Street tumbles Thursday, Dow Jones dives 451 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as profit-takers moved in to take the cream off the substantial gains that have...


China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...


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Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs

DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...

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