Israel has 40% control of Gaza City as the Israel Defense Forces are now preparing to seize the entire area, an Israeli military spokesperson confirmed Thursday. Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin told reporters at a news briefing that his forces had already secured large neighborhoods in its latest offensive. ‘We continue to damage Hamas’ infrastructure,’ he said before adding: ‘Today we ...
COLUMBUS, Ga. — During a trip to Fort Benning on Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the department is working on re-establishing deterrence, ‘so that when the enemy sees an American, they don’t want to f— with us.’ The comments came after Hegseth spoke at an Officer Candidate School (OCS) graduation ceremony, where candidates were commissioned as second lieutenants in ...
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow the president to fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission, after lower courts ruled he lacks the authority to remove members of independent agencies without cause. President Donald Trump moved to fire Rebecca Slaughter earlier this year, but lower courts ruled she could keep her job because the ...
Shares in the Trump family’s latest cryptocurrency made its stock market debut Wednesday, triggering more ethical concerns as the Trumps look to cash in on crypto as the president’s administration weakens regulations for the nascent industry. American Bitcoin, a firm co-founded this spring by Eric Trump, the president’s son, saw its share price climb as much as 39% by early ...
When Tim Cook gifted President Donald Trump a gold and glass plaque last month, the Apple CEO was hailed by Wall Street for his job managing the iPhone-maker’s relationship with the White House. Cook, Wall Street commentators said, had largely navigated the threat of tariffs on Apple’s business successfully by offering Trump an additional $100 billion U.S. investment, a win ...
David Ellison continues to put his stamp on Paramount after its acquisition by Skydance. The CEO and chairman told employees Thursday that they will be expected to work in the office five days a week starting Jan. 5, 2026, according to a memo obtained by CNBC. Employees who do not wish to make the transition can seek a buyout starting ...
AI-assisted summary Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have agreed to an exhibition fight scheduled for Spring 2026. The specific date and location for the potential bout have not yet been announced. Mayweather, who will be 49, remains undefeated in his professional career and has participated in several exhibition fights. Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reached a deal on a ...
NEW YORK — American Amanda Anisimova will attempt to win her first Grand Slam championship after beating Naomi Osaka 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3, in the US Open semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night. Anisimova, a 24-year-old originally from New Jersey, will face top-ranked and No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Jessica Pegula in three sets to earn her ...
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow the president to fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission, after lower courts ruled he lacks the authority to remove members of independent agencies without cause. President Donald Trump moved to fire Rebecca Slaughter earlier this year, but lower courts ruled she could keep her job because the ...
The 2025 U.S. Open heads into the women’s singles semifinals with two crucial matches taking center stage at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday. In a match that lasted just 57 minutes, No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova pulled off an upset, defeating No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek, 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals. This victory comes six months after Anisimova lost to ...