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Tesla Cybertruck crash raises concerns over self-driving reliability

Cybertruck crash raises alarm about Tesla's self-driving software

RENO, Nevada: A Tesla Cybertruck crashed in Reno, Nevada, while using the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. The truck failed to merge...

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...

Report: Cavaliers to add Javonte Green after buyout from Pelicans

Report: Cavaliers to add Javonte Green after buyout from Pelicans

(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images) Forward Javonte Green is expected to join the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers...

Knicks come out of break with confidence against sliding Bulls

Knicks come out of break with confidence against sliding Bulls

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images) The New York Knicks prepared for their challenging schedule following the All-Star Break...

Cavaliers ride latest win streak into meeting with Nets

Cavaliers ride latest win streak into meeting with Nets

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) A significant measure of how the regular season is unfolding for the Cleveland Cavaliers...

A's reward manager Mark Kotsay with extension through 2028

A's reward manager Mark Kotsay with extension through 2028

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) The Athletics signed manager Mark Kotsay to a contract extension through the 2028 season...

Panthers announce staff additions

Panthers announce staff additions

CHARLOTTE The Panthers made a number of changes to the football staff heading into the 2025 season. The team has hired former Bills...

2025 NFL Combine participants

2025 NFL Combine participants

Teresa Varley The NFL Combine is set to get underway, and a total of 329 prospects have been invited to attend this year's event....

2025 NFL Combine Invites: Breakdown by school & conference

2025 NFL Combine Invites: Breakdown by school & conference

88 players from schools that made the 2024-25 College Football Playoff received 2025 NFL Scouting Combine invites. See a full breakdown....

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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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