Columbia protesters’ demands have worked before. This time may be different.

Go to newsletter preferences Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Student protests are escalating there and other college campuses over the Israel-Gaza war and schools’ investments in Israeli entities, with demonstrators on Tuesday breaking into a Columbia campus building and occupying it. Continue reading

Government defeats no-confidence motion by 86 votes to 67

READ MORE Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl said the debate had been “a disgrace” with constant heckling and interruptions between Government and Opposition benches. Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has faced criticism for his remarks during the debate where he said extending the eviction ban would be like “making sweets free for children”. “It’s Continue reading

At least 2 people killed and 1 hurt in house explosion in Maryland

Two people were killed and one person was injured in an explosion at a house in Bel Air, Maryland, Sunday morning, officials said. The deceased were identified as Ray Corkran Jr., the home’s 73-year-old owner and Jose Rodriguez-Alvarado, a 35-year-old utility contractor already at the property to check out a report of a gas leak. Continue reading

Trump’s 2025 plans would be very bad for grizzly bears

Although former President Donald Trump has very publicly distanced himself from the conservative Heritage Foundation’s infamous Project 2025 plan, we should take seriously much of what the 920-page document tells us about a potential second Trump term. For one, if Trump wins in November, he may end federal protections for grizzly bears, gray wolves and Continue reading

Army explores procurement of 350 light tanks for mountainous terrain after border standoff with China

NEW DELHI: The Army is now exploring the possibility of procuring 350 light tanks, which can also be transported by air, to augment its firepower in high-altitude areas in the backdrop of the continuing military confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh.The Army on Thursday issued an initial Request for Information RFI ) to vendors for Continue reading

GM and Ford’s gas-powered profits and hybrid successes show how hard it will be for Tesla to weather an EV slowdown

Go to newsletter preferences Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Tesla is finally being forced to reckon with a slowdown in electric-vehicle demand, and CEO Elon Musk’s tactics are likely to look different than his peers’ in the automotive industry. Continue reading

U.S. Olympic Officials To Appeal Decision To Strip Jordan Chiles Of Bronze Medal

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) voided an on-floor appeal by Chiles’ coach that vaulted her to third, saying the appeal came 4 seconds beyond the 1-minute time limit for scoring inquiries. The International Olympic Committee confirmed the ruling Sunday, announcing that it was reallocating the bronze from last Monday’s women’s floor final to Continue reading

‘Bar Rescue’ host Jon Taffer warns small businesses facing agenda ‘disarming’ prosperity: ‘We need a change’

Small businesses are under siege in America and the country needs a change, “Bar Rescue” host Jon Taffer warned viewers during Saturday’s “One Nation with Brian Kilmeade.” Taffer, who has helped hundreds of failing businesses regain footing, told Kilmeade that higher costs and lower traffic have created a recipe for disaster, leading many in the Continue reading

Ferguson police address violent clash at protest on 10th anniversary of Michael Brown Jr.’s death

Protests marking the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown Jr.’s death began peacefully and escalated as the night wore on, leading to injuries, property damage and several arrests, according to the Ferguson Police Department. “We had protesters lined up across the street here, and for the majority of the night, they were peaceful,” Ferguson Police Chief Continue reading

Olympics highlights: Closing ceremony, Tom Cruise, final medal count and more

Olympics highlights: Closing ceremony, Tom Cruise, final medal count and more Show Caption Hide Caption Biles, Ledecky give us best moments from Paris Olympics The Paris Olympics are over and Mackenzie Salmon breaks down the top moments including Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky cementing their GOAT legacies. The final day of the 2024 Paris Olympics Continue reading