Andy Williams, Guitarist and Wrestler, Dies at 48

AfD Wins Key Regional Election in Germany

Germany's far-right AfD party has won the most votes in a regional election, marking a historic breakthrough.

American Teen Iva Jovic Beats Friend Alex Eala in Three-Set US Open Thriller

Jovic won 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 after three hours and three minutes and will next face fourth-seeded Coco Gauff in the round of 16.

FIFA Confirms Infantino Will Seek Re-Election in March Despite Growing Opposition

Nominations to challenge Infantino must be submitted by November 18, with Concacaf president Victor Montagliani considered a serious option.

Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina National Team After World Cup Loss

The 39-year-old announced his retirement on Instagram, saying his father's death in August reinforced the decision.

Kelsey Plum Out for Season After Mercury Shuts Down Star Guard

Plum, who averaged 23.9 points with the Sparks before a trade, also will miss the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

Wisconsin Tops Beer Interest Rankings for Second Straight Year

A consumer research firm analyzed a full year of Google Trends data to rank all 50 states by beer-related search interest.

Security Experts Say a Dedicated Banking Computer Reduces Fraud Risk

A cybersecurity advisor explains that the strategy works only if the dedicated machine is kept free of email, social media, and general browsing.

Record Diesel Price of $5.85 Tied to Iran War Disruption

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains well below pre-war levels, with 102 ships transiting last week compared to a pre-war daily average of at least 130.

U.S. Strikes Iran as Vance Disputes Wedding Party Deaths and Rejects War Label

Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he was extremely skeptical a wedding was hit, even as Tehran reported at least 18 deaths across the country from U.S. attacks.

Washington Commanders Are the Only NFL Team Without a Player in the Top 100

Jayden Daniels, ranked No. 21 in last year's voting, did not appear on this year's list after Washington finished 5-12 in 2025.

College Football Saturday: Oregon Survives, LSU Dominates and Michigan Escapes

Top-ranked teams opened the 2026 season with a mix of blowouts and close calls, highlighted by Oregon’s win over Boise State, LSU’s rout of Clemson and Michigan’s last-second victory.

Restarting PrEP After a Gap Prevents More HIV Infections Than Starting Fresh

A network modeling study of 100,000 men in Boston found that getting former PrEP users to restart the medication cut infections more efficiently than recruiting new users.

San Diego Mosque Shooter's Parents Say Mental Health Facility Ignored FBI Warning

The gunman had been held at a psychiatric facility before the attack, and his parents say staff were warned by federal agents he posed a danger.

Quiet Pulsar Surprises Astronomers With Three Sudden Rotational Glitches

PSR J1637-4642, a 41,000-year-old neutron star, showed no glitches for roughly a decade before three were detected across 15.5 years of telescope data.

Scientists Build Transistor That Survives 1,110 Degrees for Venus Probes

The silicon carbide device addresses two longstanding problems that have prevented high-temperature transistors from working reliably.

System of a Down Releases Rare Track "Johnny" to Streaming for First Time

The song, previously limited to international pressings of "Toxicity," arrives alongside a red vinyl reissue marking the album's 25th anniversary.

Jay-Z Brings Fugees Reunion and Deep Cuts to London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

The rapper performed two nights at the 62,000-seat venue on September 4 and 5, his first solo UK dates since 2013.