Sat, 22 Feb 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

Eagles promote Kevin Patullo to OC

Eagles promote Kevin Patullo to OC

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Eagles promoted passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo to offensive...

Reports: Padres land Yuli Gurriel on minor league deal

Reports: Padres land Yuli Gurriel on minor league deal

(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images) First baseman Yuli Gurriel, a key part of two World Series championship teams with the...

Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) uncertain for Opening Day

Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) uncertain for Opening Day

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images) New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with chronic tendinitis in both elbows...

Brewers OF Christian Yelich (back) aims for Opening Day return

Brewers OF Christian Yelich (back) aims for Opening Day return

(Photo credit: Dave Kallmann / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) After back surgery halted his resurgent 2024 campaign, Milwaukee...

Mac McClung wins dunk contest for 3rd straight time

Mac McClung wins dunk contest for 3rd straight time

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images) Mac McClung continued his annual tradition of stealing the NBA spotlight for a day, as the...

Hamdan Foundation students represent UAE at FLL international competition in Houston

Hamdan Foundation students represent UAE at FLL international competition in Houston

DUBAI, 10th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation team secured first place in the national qualifiers...

Bears add to coaching staff

Bears add to coaching staff

Chicago BearsThe Bears on Thursday announced the club has added to head coach Ben Johnson's inaugural coaching staff.We are excited...

Mick Shots: If nothing else, a high-energy staff

Mick Shots: If nothing else, a high-energy staff

Mickey Spagnola FRISCO, TexasTuesday out here at The Star was designated Meet the Coaches Day, sort of taking me back to junior high...

Lions announce 2025 coaching staff

Lions announce 2025 coaching staff

Allen Park, Mich.The Detroit Lions announced today the team's 2025 coaching staff. 2025 DETROIT LIONS COACHING STAFF Dan CampbellHead...

Morning Break: Kellen Moore continues planning Saints coaching staff

Morning Break: Kellen Moore continues planning Saints coaching staff

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Saturday, Feb. 15 New Orleans Saints Saints Newsfrom NFL.com...

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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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