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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...

No. 23 Kansas looking to find form vs. Oklahoma State

No. 23 Kansas looking to find form vs. Oklahoma State

(Photo credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images) No. 23 Kansas is in jeopardy of seeing its 80-week streak of being ranked in the...

No. 5 Houston, No. 8 Iowa State clash in Big 12 battle

No. 5 Houston, No. 8 Iowa State clash in Big 12 battle

(Photo credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images) No. 5 Houston is searching for its sixth straight win on Saturday, but No. 8 Iowa State...

Trump order challenges independence of FCC, other agencies

Trump order challenges independence of FCC, other agencies

WASHINGTON —  President Donald Trump this week signed an executive order intended to expand the White House’s authority over various...

Jazz-Thunder could feature Williams brothers' first matchup

Jazz-Thunder could feature Williams brothers' first matchup

(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images) At least one family is hoping the third time will be the charm when the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma...

Jazz-Thunder could feature first matchup between Williams brothers

Jazz-Thunder could feature first matchup between Williams brothers

(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images) At least one family is hoping the third time will be the charm when the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma...

Refreshed Clippers, Bucks eager to make playoff push

Refreshed Clippers, Bucks eager to make playoff push

(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images) After a much-needed All-Star break for both teams, the Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee...

Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red tabs Karl Vilips as ambassador

Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red tabs Karl Vilips as ambassador

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images) PGA Tour rookie Karl Vilips on Tuesday was named the first brand ambassador for Sun Day...

Late putback lifts No. 24 Oklahoma State over Utah

Late putback lifts No. 24 Oklahoma State over Utah

(Photo credit: BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Praise Egharevba's tiebreaking three-point play with...

Utah hangs on to clip Kansas State

Utah hangs on to clip Kansas State

(Photo credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images) Ezra Ausar scored 21 points and hauled in eight rebounds to lift Utah to a 74-69 win over Kansas...

Utah hangs on to clip Kansas St.

Utah hangs on to clip Kansas St.

(Photo credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images) Ezra Ausar scored 21 points and hauled in eight rebounds to lift Utah to a 74-69 win over Kansas...

Hornets set to face Lakers with Luka Doncic in rescheduled game

Hornets set to face Lakers with Luka Doncic in rescheduled game

(Photo credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Lakers and visiting Charlotte Hornets will return from the All-Star break...

Hornets will face Lakers with Luka Doncic in rescheduled game

Hornets will face Lakers with Luka Doncic in rescheduled game

(Photo credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Lakers and visiting Charlotte Hornets will return from the All-Star break...

Bill Self wants to see No. 23 Kansas 'be men' at BYU

Bill Self wants to see No. 23 Kansas 'be men' at BYU

(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images) These are not heady times for No. 23 Kansas entering Tuesday night's Big 12 Conference...

'Humbled' Kansas State aims to get right vs. Utah

'Humbled' Kansas State aims to get right vs. Utah

(Photo credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images) After being admittedly 'humbled' on Saturday, Kansas State will try to get back...

Utah finally breaks through against ranked foes, sinks No. 17 Kansas

Utah finally breaks through against ranked foes, sinks No. 17 Kansas

(Photo credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images) Gabe Madsen scored 24 points to help Utah defeat No. 17 Kansas 74-67 in Salt Lake...

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....

Dutton's nuclear disaster: Cheap lies and a $20 billion deficit

Dutton's nuclear disaster: Cheap lies and a $20 billion deficit

The Coalition's nuclear policy announcement comes with a massive price tag but is also built on disinformation, writesSteve Bishop....

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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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