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FlyDubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain With Crash Axe Mid-Flight :UAE Calls It a Terrorist Act

October 04, 2026

UAE authorities confirmed an Omani co-pilot attacked FlyDubai Flight FZ1073's captain with a crash axe in an attempted hijacking. Investigators are probing his past extremism flags and possible motive.

technology

Wall Street Rallies as Dismal Jobs Report Crushes Odds of an October Fed Rate Hike

October 03, 2026

A shockingly weak September jobs report sent the Nasdaq to a record high and slashed Fed rate-hike odds, even as unemployment ticked up to 4.2%.

entertainment

Rick Ross Arrested on Felony Strangulation Charge After Monthlong Delay in Reporting Alleged Attack

October 02, 2026

Rapper Rick Ross was arrested and charged with felony battery by strangulation after a woman accused him of choking and striking her in August. He was released on bond and denies wrongdoing.

sports

Jayden Daniels Dodges Elbow Surgery for Now, But Commanders QB Reportedly Faces Post-Season Procedure

September 30, 2026

Jayden Daniels is delaying elbow surgery to keep playing this season, though Adam Schefter reports the Commanders QB will likely need surgery afterward.

business

Goyal Heads to Washington as India Calls Trade Deal 'Done and Dusted'

September 29, 2026

Piyush Goyal travels to Washington for decisive trade talks with USTR Jamieson Greer, as India insists a bilateral pact is nearly complete pending competitive terms.

business

Ameriprise Ordered to Pay Edward Jones $4.8 Million Over Adviser Trade Secrets Fight

September 28, 2026

An arbitration panel ordered Ameriprise and adviser Cory Clem to pay Edward Jones nearly $4.8 million in a trade-secrets dispute, as separate valuation models flag Ameriprise shares as undervalued.

latest-stories

Pope Leo Draws 800,000 to Paris Mass: Then Warns Leaders of a 'Paradise of Machines'

September 27, 2026

Pope Leo XIV's Champs-Élysées Mass drew an estimated 800,000 people, capping a France visit marked by his stark warnings on AI and human dignity.

sports

Brock Bowers Ruled Questionable for Raiders-Saints as Knee Recovery Reaches Pivotal Test

September 26, 2026

Brock Bowers was listed questionable for the Raiders' Week 3 game at New Orleans after sitting out Friday practice, clouding his potential season debut.

sports

49ers Sign Brandin Cooks to Practice Squad as Injuries Gut Their Receiver Room

September 23, 2026

The 49ers signed veteran Brandin Cooks to their practice squad amid a wave of wide receiver injuries. He sits 189 yards short of 10,000 career receiving yards.

technology

Nifty Extends Winning Run to Third Session — But India's Six-Week Losing Streak Isn't Over Yet

September 21, 2026

Nifty extended gains for a third session as crude prices and global yields eased, though Sensex slipped and analysts warn the rebound remains fragile.

entertainment

Prince Harry Attends First UK Public Engagement Since Moving Back

September 18, 2026

Prince Harry made his first public appearance since moving back to the UK on 17 September 2026. He attended London charity events as King Charles and Prince William held separate engagements.

business

Analysts Warn US Gas and Diesel Prices Set for Sharp Jump

September 17, 2026

Analysts cited by The Washington Post warn U.S. gasoline and diesel prices face a sharp spike within 48 hours amid pipeline damage and war-related disruptions. Some forecasters say prices could approach $5 per gallon before the midterms.

world

Media Molecule Reportedly Developing Animal Crossing-Inspired Game for 2027

September 17, 2026

MP1st reports that Sony studio Media Molecule is developing a social-simulation game inspired by Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. Sources say it is planned for reveal and release in 2027.

technology

Sakurai Ends Game Designers Award After 16 Years, Citing No Successor

September 17, 2026

CESA confirmed the Game Designers Award, founded by Masahiro Sakurai in 2010, will end after its 16th edition at Japan Game Awards 2026. Sakurai said he could not find a successor to lead the award forward.

business

HDFC Bank Submits Two CEO Candidates To RBI For Approval

September 13, 2026

HDFC Bank submitted two unidentified candidates to RBI for its next MD & CEO role on September 12, 2026, formally starting succession from Sashidhar Jagdishan.

world

BlizzCon 2026 Opens With StarCraft Revival and Diablo V Reveal

September 13, 2026

Blizzard's BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony in Anaheim unveiled a new open-world StarCraft shooter, Diablo V, and World of Warcraft: Forever. The event marked the franchise's first full-scale return since 2023.

entertainment

Mumbai Court Grants TV Actor Rohit Chandel Bail in POCSO Case

September 11, 2026

A Mumbai Sessions Court granted bail to TV actor Rohit Chandel on September 10, 2026, in a POCSO case involving a 16-year-old girl. His plea for provisional cash bail was rejected.

technology

Google Removes Paywall From Dreambeans AI Feed Across United States

September 11, 2026

Google officially expanded free access to Dreambeans, its experimental AI feed, to all U.S. personal accounts on September 10, 2026. The app was previously limited to paying Google AI subscribers.

business

Some Republicans Now Weigh Payroll Tax Hike As Social Security Fund Nears Depletion

September 08, 2026

A Washington Post report published September 7, 2026, says some Republicans now favor raising payroll taxes to shore up Social Security. The trust fund is projected to run dry in 2032.

technology

Apple's iOS 27 iPhone Handoff Lets One Number Span Two Devices

September 06, 2026

Apple is adding iPhone Handoff to iOS 27, letting one phone number and plan work across two iPhones. T-Mobile is a likely early carrier, though activation remains disabled.

business

G20 Finance Ministers Meet in Asheville as Russia's Return Sparks Controversy

September 03, 2026

G20 finance ministers gathered in Asheville, North Carolina, under the US presidency to discuss global growth and sanctions. Russia's surprise attendance and restricted press access overshadowed the economic agenda.

business

Dow Jones Falls 373 Points On Trump Iran Warning As SpaceX, Tesla Rally

September 01, 2026

The Dow fell 373 points Monday after Trump warned of a response to Iranian strikes on U.S. bases in Jordan. SpaceX and Tesla shares rallied despite the broader sell-off.

sports

Jazz Trade Cody Williams, John Konchar To Timberwolves For Josh Green

August 30, 2026

The Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves finalized a three-player trade involving Cody Williams, John Konchar and Josh Green. The deal reflects cap-clearing moves and roster needs for both franchises ahead of camp.

entertainment

Manisha Koirala Backs Nepal Gen Z Protesters But Warns Youth Alone Isn't Enough

August 28, 2026

Manisha Koirala voiced support for Nepal's Gen Z anti-corruption protesters at a Kathmandu summit while cautioning that youth alone does not ensure good leadership. She urged young people to pair their energy with vision and the wisdom of experienced elders.

entertainment

The Remarried Empress Sets November 4 Global Release, India Streaming Platform Still Unconfirmed

August 27, 2026

The Remarried Empress will stream globally on Disney+ and Hulu from November 4, 2026. However, no Indian platform has been confirmed for the Korean fantasy romance drama.

technology

OpenAI Data Center Chief Chris Malone Departs Amid Executive Exodus Before IPO

August 26, 2026

Chris Malone, OpenAI's head of data centers, has left the company, the Wall Street Journal reports. His exit marks the fourth senior departure ahead of a planned 2027 IPO.

world

Bond Market Turmoil Pushes Treasury Yields to 19-Year Highs, Forcing Treasury Response

August 21, 2026

Long-term U.S. Treasury yields surged to nearly two-decade highs in August 2026, driven by soaring debt, geopolitical conflict and Fed uncertainty. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to calm markets by doubling planned bond buybacks.

entertainment

Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Opens as Defense Calls Prosecution's Case Fiction

August 18, 2026

Opening statements began in the Las Vegas murder trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing. His defense calls the prosecution's case 'fiction.'

business

FPIs Turn Net Buyers Again, Pump Rs 16,621 Crore Into Indian Equities In August

August 17, 2026

Foreign portfolio investors poured Rs 16,621 crore into Indian equities in the first half of August 2026. The buying extends July's turnaround after four months of heavy selling.

technology

Google Play Points Members Get Personalized Pixel 11 Pro Discount Deal

August 16, 2026

Google Play is offering Play Points members a personalized Pixel 11 Pro discount that varies by account tier. The deal can reportedly be stacked with trade-in credit for added savings.

business

New Solid-State Battery Breakthrough Promises Faster EV Charging Times Worldwide

August 13, 2026

A team of materials scientists announced a solid-state battery breakthrough this week, claiming the new technology can cut electric vehicle charging times by more than half while boosting range, a development that could reshape the global EV industry.