Frank Gardner Security correspondent EPA-EFE/KCNA Listen to Frank read this article Glinting in the autumn sun on a parade ground in Beijing, the People’s Liberation Army missiles moved slowly past the crowd on a fleet of giant camouflaged lorries. Needle-sharp in profile, measuring 11 metres long and weighing 15 tonnes, each bore the letters and…
ADAMS, Nebraska (AP) — A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has died at age 103. Donald McPherson served as a Navy fighter pilot aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex in the Pacific theater, where he engaged Japanese forces during…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Garron Chiu, 37, an American-born Hongkonger who works in advertising and stand-up comedy. His words have been edited for length and clarity. I used to run from my Asian identity. As a Westernized Chinese guy growing up between cultures, I thought the Asian part of me…
Even if you’ve not seen Peacemaker all the way through (and I recommend that you do), you’ll probably have witnessed the viral dance sequence for the opening credits. The show made headlines with its choreography, mainly because everyone kept a straight face that didn’t really match their goofy movements (complete with multiple hip thrusts…
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Aug 21, 2025, 11:26 PM Spain’s Professional Footballers’ Association (AFE) say they are opposed to taking Barcelona‘s league fixture against Villarreal to Miami in December after the captains of the 20 LaLiga sides met on Thursday. AFE say the lack of dialogue and information made available by LaLiga regarding taking the…
OpenAI is asking Meta to produce evidence related to any coordinated plans with Elon Musk and xAI to acquire or invest in the ChatGPT-maker. The request was made public in a brief filed Thursday in Elon Musk’s ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI. Lawyers representing OpenAI said they subpoenaed Meta in June for documents related to its…
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here’s what CNBC TV’s producers were watching as the S & P 500 slid for a fifth consecutive day, and what’s on…
Two beachfront homes in North Carolina’s Outer Banks appear to be on the verge of collapse as they are pounded by strong waves from Hurricane Erin. Nearly a dozen neighboring homes have fallen into the Atlantic Ocean since 2020. While the swells from storms like Erin make things worse, the conditions threatening the houses are always…
CANOGA PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A suspect is in custody after a shooting and stabbing outside the Westfield Topanga Mall in the Canoga Park area Thursday afternoon. LAPD said shots were fired in the 6600 block of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, which is the address of the Westfield Topanga Mall, just before 12:30 p.m. The…
(Reuters) -Nvidia has told some of its component suppliers to suspend production work related to H20, its AI chip tailor-made for the Chinese market, The Information reported on Thursday, citing two people with direct knowledge of the communications. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. (Reporting by Yazhini MV in Bengaluru; Editing by Sumana Nandy)…