Topic
art
60 stories related to this topic, newest first.
sports19 min ago
Dodgers Rally Past Yankees 2-1 on Muncy Homer After Cole Issues Leadoff Walk
New York fell to Los Angeles on Friday night when Gerrit Cole surrendered a seventh-inning home run. Manager Aaron Boone took responsibility for leaving the starter in the game.
livemint.compolitics1 hr ago
Activist Sonam Wangchuk Removed From Delhi Hunger Strike Site
Sonam Wangchuk was taken from his protest at Jantar Mantar early Saturday. Police cited a court order and health concerns after 20 days of fasting. He had backed educational reforms sought by the Cockroach Janta Party.
New York Postpolitics5 hrs ago
Los Angeles Issued Over 12,500 Erroneous Street-Sweeping Citations Over Five Years, Most Later Voided
The city collected roughly $910,000 from fines issued on days without street sweeping. Budget cuts in 2021 reduced cleaning frequency in most neighborhoods. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation said it voids most such citations.
finance5 hrs ago
Chinese Startup Moonshot Reports AI Breakthrough, Sends Stocks Lower
A Chinese startup announced an AI advance that triggered immediate selling in technology shares. Markets reacted within hours on Friday.
yardbarker.comsports6 hrs ago
Irene Aldana Retires from Mixed Martial Arts at Age 38
Former UFC bantamweight title challenger Irene Aldana has retired from mixed martial arts. The 38-year-old informed the UFC of her decision in April 2026 and plans to remain involved in combat sports.
Forbesbusiness6 hrs ago
Tiffany Young Announces Debut Solo Album Edge of Calm for August Release
K-pop artist Tiffany Young announced her first full-length solo studio album, Edge of Calm, set for worldwide release on August 20, 2026. An eight-city Asia tour follows from September through December.
espn.comsports6 hrs ago
Aaron Judge's Rib Fracture Shows Partial Healing but No Clearance to Resume Play
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge remains sidelined with a stress fracture in his right ribs that has not fully healed. He has not been cleared for baseball activities as of July 17, 2026.
alternet.orgsports6 hrs ago
MLB disables custom tabs on dugout iPads to limit AI assistance
Major League Baseball disabled custom tabs on dugout iPads at the start of the second half of the 2026 season. The move prevents teams from using artificial intelligence for in-game decisions such as substitutions and pitch calling.
app.buzzsumo.comworld6 hrs ago
Lake Powell elevation projected to reach 3,491 feet by March 2027
A Bureau of Reclamation analysis projects the reservoir could reach one foot above the minimum power pool level for Glen Canyon Dam. Federal officials have started emergency water transfers and held talks with Western governors.
news.google.comsports6 hrs ago
Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart, 22, selected to 2026 National League All-Star roster
The 22-year-old infielder joined the National League roster and sought advice from veteran managers before the game. He recorded 65 RBI before the break, the third-most by an NL rookie since 1933.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports6 hrs ago
Houston Texans Co-Founder Janice McNair Dies at Age 89
Janice S. McNair, co-founder and senior chair of the Houston Texans, died Tuesday in Houston at age 89. She became principal owner after her husband Bob McNair died in 2018 and helped bring the NFL team to the city after the Oilers departed in 1996.
politics6 hrs ago
Homes Victoria Starts Relocating Residents From Seven Melbourne Towers While High Court Appeal Continues
The Victorian government has started moving residents from seven older persons towers as part of a plan to demolish and rebuild all 44 public housing towers in Melbourne by 2051. Abc reported that meetings with residents began last week while legal challenges and an ombudsman inv…
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 hrs agoUpdated
Carolina Hurricanes to Raise Stanley Cup Banner Before Hosting Panthers on Sept. 29
The NHL will open its 2026-27 season on Sept. 29 with the Carolina Hurricanes raising their second championship banner before facing the Florida Panthers. The game starts a five-game opening night that includes three contests on ESPN.
foodbusinessnews.networld7 hrs ago
North American Cities Record Some of the Highest Air Quality Index Readings This Week
Air Quality Index data show several North American cities posted some of the highest pollution readings among major cities worldwide this week. The figures come from standard monitoring networks that track fine-particle concentrations.
CalMatterspolitics7 hrs ago
Federal Rule Requires College Programs to Show Graduates Earn Above $36,000
A new federal law requires U.S. colleges and certificate programs to demonstrate that graduates earn at least the median wage of a high-school-only worker in their state. Programs that fail the test could lose access to federal student loans starting in 2028.
The Independentpolitics7 hrs ago
U.S. Ambassador Begins Coastal Diplomacy Tour Marking 250 Years of Independence
Tilman Fertitta docked his 117-meter yacht in St. Mark’s Basin on July 17. Hundreds of demonstrators marched against the visit, which forms part of a tour marking 250 years of U.S. independence.
livemint.comfinance7 hrs ago
Netflix Shares Open Lower After Second-Quarter Earnings and Mixed Analyst Views on Growth Outlook
Netflix released second-quarter results and a third-quarter revenue forecast that missed expectations. The stock fell at the open on July 17 and has declined more than 43 percent over the past year. Analysts cited limited near-term catalysts and questioned growth momentum.
YA
thequint.comworld7 hrs ago
Swedbank Settles New York Money-Laundering Probe With $50 Million Fine
Swedbank AB will pay a $50 million fine to the New York State Department of Financial Services to resolve a money laundering investigation tied to the Panama Papers. The settlement ends a seven-year U.S. probe that began in 2019.
abcnews.go.comtechnology7 hrs ago
AI Chip Stocks Slide After TSMC Earnings and Higher Capex Plans
@ABC reported that shares of artificial intelligence chipmakers fell on July 17, 2026, following TSMC's July 16 earnings report that beat expectations but included higher capital expenditure forecasts. Major indexes and individual semiconductor stocks posted declines.
AB
deadline.compolitics7 hrs ago
Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Completes Five-Year Sentence and Will Travel to US
Cnn reported that artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara will be released from a Cuban prison and travel to the United States on Saturday with his family. He completed a five-year sentence and received US immigration parole after his 2021 arrest during protests.
nbcnews.comworld7 hrs ago
103 House Democrats Vote to End Military Aid to Israel; Majority Opposes Cut
More than 100 House Democrats voted this week to cut military aid to Israel in a measure that failed after nearly all Republicans and 98 Democrats opposed it. The vote exposed a widening divide inside the Democratic Party over U.S. policy toward Israel.
eonline.compolitics8 hrs ago
Tattoo Company Sues South Carolina Officials Over Head, Face and Neck Tattoo Ban
Tiny Zaps and two residents filed suit against state health and legal officials, alleging the tattooing ban violates First Amendment protections for artistic expression. The complaint seeks a court order blocking enforcement of the restrictions.
winnipegfreepress.comworld8 hrs ago
U.S. Embassy in Beirut Offers Grants Up to $250,000 for Local Programs
The State Department will award $500,000 across at least two groups to highlight U.S. peace efforts in Lebanon. The funding comes as Washington mediates between Beirut and Tel Aviv amid ongoing Israel-Hezbollah fighting.
ZE
news.sky.compolitics8 hrs ago
Labour selects new leader after resignation, plans early policy announcements
The party completed an uncontested leadership transition following the outgoing leader's resignation. The incoming leader has begun receiving security briefings and plans a series of announcements.
Al Jazeerapolitics8 hrs ago
IRS chief counsel to depart post
The acting chief counsel for the Internal Revenue Service plans to depart his role following reports of disagreements with the Trump administration. News outlets cited anonymous sources describing the departure as a forced exit.
axios.compolitics9 hrs ago
House Republicans Release Spending Patch Extending Funding Until December 4, With No Spending Cuts Included
House Republicans released a continuing resolution Friday to keep the federal government funded through early December. The measure heads to a vote next week ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline. It follows two record shutdowns since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term.
news.google.comscience9 hrs ago
SpaceX Discusses Supplying Billions in Data-Center Capacity to Pentagon for AI
SpaceX is discussing access to data-center capacity valued in the billions of dollars with the U.S. Defense Department. The capacity would support large-scale artificial-intelligence workloads for Pentagon efforts. The talks remain preliminary with no contract value or timeline d…
DE
LI
+1business9 hrs ago
Apple and Justice Department in Early Settlement Talks Over 2024 Antitrust Lawsuit
The companies are discussing resolution of the case alleging Apple maintains a smartphone monopoly. No agreement has been reached and no trial date is set.
LI
espn.comsports16 hrs ago
MLB teams weigh trade deadline moves during All-Star events
Executives and scouts discussed potential trades ahead of the August deadline while attending the 2026 MLB draft, Home Run Derby and All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Interest centers on starting pitchers and roster additions for contending clubs.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports16 hrs ago
LeBron James Says Free-Agency Decision Is Close After Informing Lakers of Departure
LeBron James made his first public appearance since informing the Los Angeles Lakers he would depart via free agency. He declined to name his next team during a July 16 podcast taping but indicated a choice is near at a later summit.
TechCrunchtechnology17 hrs ago
General Compute Secures $400 Million Loan Using Inference Chips as Collateral
General Compute received a $400 million loan from Upper90 using inference-specific chips as collateral. The deal follows the startup's $15 million seed round in May and its plans to build an inference neocloud with SambaNova silicon.
hrw.orgpolitics17 hrs ago
Journalists in South Kivu face threats from Wazalendo militiamen and drone strikes by multiple forces
AllAfrica reported that the Committee to Protect Journalists documented death threats against Anne Nanduhura and Zachee Nabihazire Kalume over coverage of clashes and blockades. The threats occurred as M23 rebels withdrew from parts of the province in May.
channel4.compolitics17 hrs ago
Independent MP criticizes former Labour leader's record and urges policy changes
An Independent MP who left the Labour Party said the outgoing leader was not capable of the job and called for reversal of certain policies. He expressed support for the incoming Prime Minister and stressed the importance of delivery over personalities.
theurbanist.orgworld17 hrs ago
CMS Proposes Medicare ACOs Can Cut Cost-Sharing for Part B Services Starting in 2027
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed on Thursday an overhaul allowing approved accountable care organizations to reduce or eliminate certain beneficiary cost-sharing under Original Medicare. The changes would take effect as soon as 2027 if finalized and align w…
finance17 hrs ago
US Army Begins Drone Lethality Course Training Soldiers in First-Person-View Operations
The US Army runs a drone lethality course that begins with 20 to 30 hours of simulator time before live flights. Maj. Rachel Martin directs the program and noted the main challenge is learning to fly with goggles. The first iteration in August enrolled 28 or 29 students.
insurancejournal.comfinance18 hrs ago
Travelers Reports Q2 2026 Net Investment Income Above Estimates
Travelers posted second-quarter 2026 net investment income of $1.07 billion, exceeding analyst estimates. Total revenue reached $12.15 billion while core earnings per share rose to $10.04.
LI
abcnews.go.comworld18 hrs ago
Philadelphia Man Charged With Arson at Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of Vincent Lang on July 16 in connection with a July 5 fire at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center. No injuries occurred during the incident.
washingtonpost.comworld18 hrs ago
Journalist Josue Martinez killed in drive-by shooting in Puebla
A Mexican journalist covering security issues was shot dead near his home in Puebla state. Local authorities condemned the killing and ordered an investigation focused on journalist protection.
theconversation.comworld19 hrs ago
G7 and EU Call on All Sudan Warring Parties to Stop Attacks and Seek Expanded Arms Embargo
G7 foreign ministers and the EU High Representative called on Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and other parties to stop actions endangering civilians in El-Obeid. The statement also sought to broaden a Darfur arms embargo to the entire country.
The Independentpolitics19 hrs ago
Japan's Parliament Extends Diet Session Eight Days as Secondary-Capital Bill Remains Short of Upper House Majority
Lawmakers approved an eight-day extension on the final scheduled day to continue debate on a secondary capital bill. The measure is a condition of the Japan Innovation Party's coalition agreement with the LDP.
bleedingcool.compolitics19 hrs ago
Leading the Future Super PAC Ends Quarter With $31.5 Million After Transfers and Primary Loss for Backed Candidate
The pro-AI industry group transferred $20 million to affiliates during the quarter. Rival safety-focused PACs reported far smaller reserves after major donations from Anthropic executives.
abcnews.go.comai19 hrs ago
Chinese Leader Addresses AI Development at Shanghai Conference
A Chinese leader spoke at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on the need for countries to develop AI with a people-centered approach focused on shared prosperity and common security.
MA
jns.orgworld19 hrs ago
Venezuelans reflect on twin earthquakes three weeks after disaster
Survivors in Venezuela spoke about the twin earthquakes that struck the country three weeks ago. CNN correspondent Stefano Pozzebon interviewed residents for a segment aired July 17, 2026.
Forbesfinance20 hrs ago
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Credits Sega Investment During Tokyo Visit
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang publicly thanked Sega for a 1990s contract payment that he said prevented the company's bankruptcy. The payment later supported development of graphics technology now used in artificial intelligence.
news.sky.compolitics20 hrs ago
Home Office Reports £18.7 Million in Erroneous Immigration Health Surcharge Refunds and Recovery Efforts
GB News reported that administrative errors led to at least £18.7 million paid incorrectly through the Immigration Health Surcharge scheme. The department's annual report also detailed nearly £100 million in total wasteful spending for 2025/26.
theconversation.comworld20 hrs ago
Senegal's Former President Macky Sall Returns to Dakar to Campaign for UN Secretary-General Post
Macky Sall arrived in Senegal on Friday for the first time since leaving office in 2024. The brief visit forms part of his campaign to become the next UN secretary-general.
Abc Newsworld1 hr agoUpdated
India Places First Domestically Built Hydrogen-Powered Train Into Service
The train entered service Friday in Haryana after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated it at Jind station. It features two hydrogen-powered cars and eight coaches and forms part of a pilot project testing the technology on the rail network.
AF
AJ
AB
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24714743/1496923921.jpg)
theverge.comworld21 hrs ago
Wildfire smoke linked to heart, lung, and pregnancy risks
Wildfire smoke contains particles and chemicals more toxic than typical air pollution and has been tied to heart attacks, strokes, pregnancy complications, and longer-term health effects. The smoke can travel thousands of miles and linger for weeks.
nypost.comworld22 hrs ago
U.S. Foreclosure Filings Rise 21 Percent in First Half of 2026, Still Below 2019 Levels
Filings reached nearly 228,000 from January through June, according to ATTOM data released July 16. Idaho, Colorado and Georgia recorded the largest state increases, while short sales climbed 16 percent in the first quarter.
world22 hrs ago
University of York Study Finds Obesity Linked to 4.2 Point Lower UK Employment Rate, With Larger Effect for Men
A University of York analysis of 284,258 UK Biobank participants found obesity lowers job-holding odds by 4.2 percentage points overall. The effect was larger for men than women. The UK government has started pilot weight-loss injection programs for unemployed adults.
ABC Newspolitics22 hrs ago
Trump Orders Justice Department to Prosecute Over Declassified Election Documents
President Trump released redacted files alleging foreign interference and noncitizen voting in 2020. He directed the Justice Department to pursue cases and called for new election legislation.
news.sky.combusiness22 hrs ago
Burberry Q1 Retail Sales Rise 5% but Miss Analyst Forecasts
The luxury retailer posted retail sales of 455 million pounds for the quarter. Comparable sales growth came in slightly below analyst estimates across most regions.
LI
Japan Timesworld23 hrs ago
Japan's Upper House Passes Flag Desecration Bill Despite Constitutional Concerns
Japan's Upper House approved legislation on July 17 that makes public desecration of the national flag a criminal offense. The law, backed by the ruling coalition and some opposition parties, takes effect in early August.
Al Jazeeraai23 hrs ago
Xi Calls for Global AI Cooperation at Shanghai Conference
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged international cooperation on artificial intelligence and warned against any single country dominating the field during a keynote address at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. He also announced plans to work with partners i…
Japan Timesfinance23 hrs ago
Nikkei Stock Average Falls More Than 4,100 Points in Afternoon Trading
The 225-issue Nikkei stock average dropped below 63,000 on an intraday basis for the first time in about a month. The decline followed overnight losses in U.S. semiconductor and artificial intelligence shares.
world23 hrs ago
Partner of man killed in Maine traffic stop speaks publicly
The partner of a man killed by an immigration enforcement agent during a traffic stop in Maine spoke publicly for the first time on Thursday. She described the pain her family is experiencing.
AB
winnipegfreepress.comworld1 day ago
Pool Player Lynne Pinches Sues Ultimate Pool Over Event Ban
Lynne Pinches, a 53-year-old professional pool player from Norwich, is suing promoter Ultimate Pool for discrimination and victimisation after a ban from its events. The action follows her protests against transgender participation policies in the women's category.
Yonhapbusiness1 day ago
SK Group Chairman Says SK hynix Shares Likely to Trend Upward Long Term
Chey Tae-won made the remarks at a Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry forum on Jeju on July 17. Shares of the chipmaker have nearly tripled since the start of 2026 but fell 11.53 percent on July 16.
France 24politics1 day ago
France and Morocco Sign Enhanced Partnership Agreement in Rabat
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Rabat on July 16, 2026, where the two countries signed an enhanced exceptional partnership and a series of agreements. The visit coincided with new reports alleging Moroccan use of Pegasus spyware against French officials.
usatoday.comtechnology1 day ago
Brain Implant Enables Partial Arm Movement and Touch Sensation in Paralyzed Man After Two Years
Keith Thomas regained the ability to feed himself and feel touch after electrodes were implanted in his brain and months of training with a double neural bypass system. The improvements have lasted more than two years.