The Latest Breaking News from United States

Australian shares inch higher as caution reigns

The ASX has had another challenging week, but has managed to carve out a small gain against a backdrop of local and global risks.

AAP · Oct 9

Euro skids toward fifth weekly fall but selling pressure slows

The euro is enduring its fifth consecutive week of descent, mainly due to ongoing concerns surrounding France's substantial debt. Despite a recent recovery aided by enhanced stability in France's debt markets, the US dollar's growth is stalling as US yields recede. Meanwhile, the yen faces a moderate decline, marking its…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Congressional candidate who says she was raped while fixing campaign signs believes attack was ‘crime of opportunity’

Exclusive: The Democratic candidate was fixing a damaged campaign sign along her route in August when she says two men ambushed her from behind

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Donald Trump gives 'national treasure' Elon Musk top US medal after rift

Donald Trump presented Elon Musk with the top US science medal on Thursday, as the rocket tycoon fully returned to the president's orbit after an explosive bust-up. Trump and Musk gave an amiable if awkward performance on Thursday, with president patting the tycoon on the back and giving him a…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Legal, Offshore and Prediction Markets: Why U.S. Sports Betting Is Splitting Into Three Lanes

The scoreboard is the same. The prices, protections and people in charge are not.

inkl · Oct 9

Meta bans TikTok ads on its platforms in US

Meta has implemented an immediate ban on advertisements from ByteDance across its platforms in multiple countries. This decision affects various locations including the US, Canada, and Japan. The ban also targets related third-party advertisements referencing TikTok and other ByteDance services. In response to this rivalry, Meta asserts that it will…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Don’t Be Fooled by Victories—The USMNT Still Has Several Questions Left to Answer

The U.S. men’s national team may have cruised to four-straight wins, but there are lingering problems Mauricio Pochettino must resolve.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9

US military to livestream firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, Pentagon official says

The US military will execute Nidal Hasan by firing squad at Fort Hood. Hasan, responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, will be the first to face this execution method since 1945. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the execution will be made public and livestreamed. This decision underscores the…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop on tech jitters, oil edges lower

The MSCI Asia Pacific equities index edged 0.1% lower early Friday. Japan’s Nikkei fell over 1%, with Softbank Group Corp. declining more than 5%. The regional moves came after the Nasdaq 100 Index sank 1.4%, its worst day in seven weeks, while a US gauge of chipmakers slumped 3.4%. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Microsoft defends foreign hiring after US green card programme suspension

Microsoft has emphasized that a significant majority of its US employees are American amidst immigration crackdowns. It submitted H-1B visa applications primarily for current employees, not new hires, reflecting its workforce strategy. This statement coincides with CEO Satya Nadella receiving the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. The Trump administration…

The Economic Times · Oct 9