According to a report by The New York Times cited by CNBC, the anonymous benefactor who pledged $130 million to cover the salaries of U.S. service members during the recent government shutdown is Timothy Mellon, a descendant of the prominent Mellon family whose wealth dates back to the Gilded
TORONTO — After a 32‑year hiatus since their last championship, the Toronto baseball club broke its long‑standing drought on Friday night when it secured a decisive victory in Game 1 of the World Series. The winning run came in the sixth inning, a moment that ignited jubilant celebrations across
Ghouls, goblins and gummy bears – this Halloween’s candy bags are set to contain a higher share of fruit‑flavored gummy treats than traditional chocolate, according to recent market observations. Retailers across the United States report that sales of gummy candies have risen sharply in the months leading up to
Oklahoma will field a pair of true‑freshman starters on its offensive line this Saturday, as multiple sources confirmed to OUInsider.com that sophomore offensive tackle Ryan Fodje is slated to make his first career start at right tackle. Fodje, a 6‑4, 310‑pound recruit from Texas, has been
In the coming days, third‑quarter earnings reports will present a key test for technology stocks and a chance for investors to take advantage of big stock swings. Market participants are especially focused on companies that are positioned to benefit from the ongoing surge in artificial‑intelligence investments, as well
Irish voters on Friday chose an independent left‑leaning candidate as the nation’s next president, delivering a decisive victory that many observers interpret as a rebuke of the current governing coalition. The office of the Irish president is largely ceremonial, with powers limited to signing legislation, representing the state
A new study suggests that the mRNA‑based COVID‑19 vaccines, which have been credited with saving millions of lives during the pandemic, could also prime the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. Researchers from an international consortium conducted laboratory experiments and animal tests that demonstrated an enhanced
Scientists have long debated whether dinosaur populations were already in decline before the asteroid strike that marked the end of the Cretaceous period 66 million years ago. A new analysis of fossil assemblages from the western United States suggests that, contrary to earlier assumptions, many dinosaur species were flourishing across
Samsung and Apple have entered the high‑end mixed‑reality market with their latest headsets, the Galaxy XR and the Vision Pro, respectively. Both devices aim to blend augmented and virtual reality experiences for consumers and professionals, and their launch has sparked considerable interest among technology observers. While the Galaxy
Police responded to an active‑shooter incident on Saturday afternoon in a North Carolina community, reporting two fatalities and seven people in critical condition. The shooting, which began at approximately 2:15 p.m., took place at a public venue that was hosting a weekend gathering. Emergency crews arrived within
A mother from Virginia is calling on parents to keep smartphones out of their children's bedrooms after her teenage daughter died by suicide, a tragedy that has sparked renewed discussion about digital safety and mental health among adolescents. The incident occurred earlier this year in a suburban community
Leading figures in the technology sector have launched a coordinated campaign to oppose a proposal by former President Donald Trump to dispatch federal troops to San Francisco, a move the executives say could threaten civil liberties and disrupt the city’s economic ecosystem. The initiative, organized through informal meetings and