The Race to Replace Lithium-Ion Batteries Is Accelerating

Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer, Recovering After Successful Surgery

The 71-year-old pontiff is walking and eating normally after doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Further tests will determine whether additional cancer treatment is necessary.

Judge Halts Tree Cutting at Historic D.C. Golf Course Until October 26

A federal judge has blocked further tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links after approximately 430 trees were cut down, intensifying a legal dispute over President Donald Trump's redevelopment plans.

England Rugby League World Cup Squad Announced With Lewis In and Connor Out

Brian McDermott has named his 23-player England squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Mikey Lewis preferred to Jake Connor and several new faces selected.

Kieron Bowie Seizes Scotland Chance After World Cup Snub

Kieron Bowie scored his first Scotland goal against North Macedonia as the striker looks to establish himself under new head coach Sébastien Pocognoli.

FIFA Accuses UEFA of Harassment and Misinformation Campaign

FIFA says UEFA’s legal effort over the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise plan is politically motivated as Gianni Infantino prepares to seek re-election in 2027.

US Inflation Climbs to 3.7% as Energy Prices Surge in September

Consumer prices rose 0.6% in September, driven by sharply higher gasoline costs linked to the Iran conflict. The inflation report adds pressure on the Federal Reserve and puts affordability in focus ahead of the November midterm elections.

Bank of America Fined $1.21 Billion for Money Laundering and Sanctions Violations

Federal regulators say the bank failed to report more than $5 billion in suspicious transactions and maintained inadequate financial crime safeguards despite earlier warnings.

Trump Rejects Iran Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tehran offered to reopen the key oil shipping route within seven days and resume nuclear talks if Washington eased its blockade and economic restrictions

Trump Defends Iran War at U.N. and Warns Tehran of Further Military Action

President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to defend the U.S. war against Iran and warn Tehran that it could face much more severe military action if peace talks fail.

Aston Villa Thrash Fenerbahce 6-0 in Record Champions League Victory

Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley score twice each as Unai Emery’s side records its biggest European victory, earning a second straight Champions League win.

Shohei Ohtani Drops to Sixth in Dodgers Lineup for NLCS Game 3

The Dodgers star moves down the batting order for the first time in his Los Angeles career as the team faces a 2-0 series deficit against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Russian Lab Worker Dies as Officials Investigate Suspected Plague Case

A 28-year-old Russian lab worker died after developing severe pneumonia. Russian officials say no plague has been detected while health authorities continue investigating the case.

Vaping Among Never-Smokers in Britain Doubles in Four Years

Vaping has increased significantly in Great Britain with 1.1 million people who have never smoked now using e-cigarettes.

Epic Games Adopts AI-First Strategy for Delayed Disney Shooter

The Fortnite developer is directing teams to use artificial intelligence for coding and artwork on a Marvel and Star Wars project, raising questions about creative jobs and the future of game development.

SpaceX CRS-35 Mission to Carry Brain, Heart and Plant Research to Space Station

NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station, including experiments studying brain health, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, crop diseases and artificial retinas.

RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ Star and Disability Advocate, Dies at 34

The actor who played Walter “Flynn” White Jr. died Monday in Brownsville, Texas, as authorities continued to examine the circumstances of his death.

Kelly Clarkson Escalates Dispute With Brooklyn Store Over $15,000 Bird

Clarkson says Art of Play treated her like the Pretty Woman character; the shop says the one-of-a-kind automaton was never for sale.