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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports1 hr ago
NFL Players Four Times More Likely to Die of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Study Finds
A study of 19,824 former NFL players found they die from diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's at four times the rate of the general population. The research, released Wednesday, also showed 12-fold higher rates among those who died before age 60.
usatoday.comworld2 hrs ago
Police Arrest Detective for Evidence Tampering in Gwangju Murder Case
An unnamed homicide detective was arrested Wednesday for allegedly colluding with a senior inspector to destroy evidence in the murder of a high school girl. The case has prompted the ruling party to advance legislation removing prosecutors' oversight of police investigations.
ESPNsports3 hrs ago
Colts to induct Vinatieri into Ring of Honor on Oct. 18
The Indianapolis Colts announced Wednesday that kicker Adam Vinatieri will enter the team's Ring of Honor during the Oct. 18 game against the Tennessee Titans. Vinatieri is scheduled for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month.
securityaffairs.cotechnology3 hrs ago
Microsoft Defender update allows disk space fill
A patch released Wednesday for a zero-day flaw in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine can cause Windows machines to write files large enough to exhaust available disk space. The researcher who disclosed the flaw said the new code creates a leak in mpengine.dll and bypasses no…
rollingstone.comsports3 hrs ago
Knicks Game 1 jersey sells for $1.02 million at Sotheby's auction
A jersey worn by a New York Knicks player during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals sold for $1,024,000 at Sotheby's on Wednesday. The sale set a record for any collectible from that player and for any Knicks item.
Abc Newsworld21 min agoUpdated
Wally Funk, Who Flew to Space in 2021, Dies at 87
Wally Funk died Wednesday in Grapevine, Texas. The aviation pioneer flew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket in 2021 after undergoing astronaut tests in the 1960s.
world5 hrs ago
Telstra outage traced to software fault in network time synchronization
A software glitch reset GPS timers across multiple nodes early Wednesday, knocking out Australia's largest mobile network for several hours. Government agencies and researchers had flagged the same timing vulnerability in prior alerts and research proposals.
Euronewsscience7 hrs ago
German Court Upholds Deportation of Rapper 18 Karat to Portugal Despite Family Ties
Ivo Vieira Silva, known as 18 Karat, was removed from Germany on Wednesday after serving roughly four years of a six-year drug sentence. Courts rejected his appeal on public order grounds and upheld the expulsion.
benzinga.comsports7 hrs ago
Lawmakers Send Letter Seeking WNBA Response on Player Safety
Eleven Republican members of Congress wrote to the WNBA commissioner on Wednesday requesting information on league procedures for reviewing physical contact and online harassment. The letter cites incidents involving one player and asks for a reply by July 24.
app.buzzsumo.comworld9 hrs ago
Bonnie Tyler Dies in Portugal Hospital at Age 75
The Welsh singer known for Total Eclipse of the Heart and It's a Heartache died Wednesday while receiving treatment. Her family confirmed the death in a statement on her website.
The Guardianpolitics9 hrs ago
Telstra network outage traced to GPS time error resetting systems to 2006
A software defect in Telstra's GPS node caused the company's mobile network to reset its internal clock to November 2006, triggering authentication failures across cell towers and switches. The outage disrupted mobile service, emergency calls, and rail communications on Wednesday…
Euronewspolitics11 hrs ago
EU Discusses Trade Options on Israeli Settlements but Lacks Consensus on Restrictions
The European Commission circulated an options paper on Wednesday outlining potential trade measures targeting Israeli settlements. EU foreign affairs ministers will discuss the proposals at their meeting on Monday. Member states remain divided over the scope and legal basis of an…
espn.comsports11 hrs ago
Tigers All-Star Dingler Exits With Hand Injury, Kurtz Leaves Due to Illness
Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game against the Athletics after a foul tip struck his right hand. All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz also exited early due to illness in the 6-1 Tigers win.
world12 hrs ago
U.S. Strikes Hit Iranian Cities for Second Day
U.S. Central Command conducted air strikes on Iranian military targets in multiple cities on Thursday. The attacks followed strikes on Wednesday and came after Iran targeted commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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news.sky.comai15 hrs ago
SpaceXAI Releases Grok 4.5 Model Triple Size of Predecessor
SpaceXAI released Grok 4.5 on Wednesday after completing a record IPO and $60 billion acquisition. Anthropic and OpenAI faced recent restrictions and delays on advanced models. U.S. and Chinese officials are weighing limits on cross-border access to top AI systems.
reviewjournal.compolitics15 hrs ago
Strikes Jeopardize U.S.-Iran Deal but Trump Says Tehran Still Seeks Agreement
Wednesday strikes jeopardized the administration agreement with Iran. President Donald Trump stated Tehran wants to make a deal. Vice President JD Vance, who fronted the deal, focused on domestic issues during the events.
politics15 hrs ago
Maine Democratic Senate nominee drops out after rape allegation
The nominee withdrew from the race Wednesday night following a public allegation. The decision came after earlier scrutiny of past online posts and campaign vetting.
forward.comsports16 hrs ago
New South Wales team defeats Queensland 30-12 to win State of Origin series
The New South Wales side secured the series with a 30-12 victory at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night. Several players and the coach returned to Sydney on Thursday and spoke about the result.
business16 hrs ago
Meta to Build First Canadian AI Data Center in Alberta, Powered by New Natural Gas Plant
Meta will build its largest data center outside the United States in Sturgeon County, Alberta. The project includes a dedicated natural gas power plant and local infrastructure spending. Euronews reported the announcement Wednesday.
coindesk.comfinance17 hrs ago
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $84 Million Outflow After Three-Day $509 Million Inflow Streak
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted a net outflow of $84 million on Wednesday, ending a three-day inflow streak of roughly $509 million. The move coincided with the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reaching a seven-week high of 4.60%.
Abc Newssports17 hrs ago
Cartel drones strike Mexican village after residents warned authorities
Drones dropped explosives on the rural community of Guajes de Ayala in Guerrero state at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Residents had alerted state officials weeks earlier about approaching fighters from the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel.
world18 hrs ago
Telstra outage disrupts businesses and transport across Australia
A nationwide Telstra network outage on Wednesday interrupted mobile service for hours. Small businesses reported lost sales and missed client contact. An RMIT associate professor estimated the economic cost could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
nypost.comsports19 hrs ago
Dodgers defeat Rockies 4-3 to win series rubber match
The Dodgers scored three runs in the first inning and added a go-ahead single in the eighth to defeat the Rockies 4-3 on Wednesday. A starting pitcher held the Rockies to three runs over six innings. The win completed a series sweep for the Dodgers.
nypost.compolitics1 day ago
Ken Griffin Says He Would Back Marco Rubio Over JD Vance in 2028, Though Rubio Has Pledged to Defer to Vance
Billionaire donor Ken Griffin said Wednesday he would back Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance in a potential 2028 GOP presidential primary. The comments came during an interview at the Allen & Company conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.
news.google.comsports1 day ago
Rockies pitcher Domingo Acevedo suspended 80 games after positive PED test
Colorado Rockies right-hander Domingo Acevedo received an 80-game suspension Wednesday after testing positive for Stanozolol. The 32-year-old is the eighth player disciplined this year under the minor league drug program.
cnbc.comtechnology1 day ago
NHTSA Tells Autonomous Vehicle Developers to Address Emergency Scene Interference but Sets No Penalties
Administrator Jonathan Morrison issued a letter Wednesday citing repeated incidents and demanding solutions by month end. The agency compared the issue to penalties faced by human drivers.
finance1 day ago
More Than 30 New World Screwworm Cases Confirmed in Texas and New Mexico
Cases include two in dogs. Veterinarians and humane societies issued warnings on Wednesday urging pet owners to stay vigilant.
espn.comsports1 day ago
Caitlin Clark Available for Fever Road Game Against Sparks
Usa Today reported that Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will play in Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks. Coach Stephanie White confirmed the news at shootaround. Clark has been sidelined since reaggravating a back injury on June 24.
The Guardianfinance1 day ago
U.S. Stocks Fall as Iran Strikes Resume and Oil Prices Rise
U.S. stock markets declined Wednesday after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and comments from President Trump declaring the ceasefire over. Oil prices jumped more than 5 percent while the Federal Reserve signaled possible rate increases.
worldsoccertalk.comsports1 day ago
FIFA rejects France appeal over Olise yellow card
FIFA upheld the booking shown to Michael Olise during France's World Cup last-16 win over Paraguay. France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed the decision on Wednesday ahead of the quarterfinal against Morocco.
foxnews.compolitics1 day ago
Vice President Vance announces Labor Department H-1B visa fraud probes during Milwaukee visit
Vice President Vance visited Milwaukee on Wednesday and said the Labor Department has opened investigations into H-1B visa program participants. He stated that dozens of subpoenas have been issued and described the effort as protecting American wages.
sammobile.compolitics1 day ago
Indian Prime Minister Visits Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on Monday and Australia on Wednesday as part of a six-day Asia-Pacific trip. He will conclude the visit in New Zealand.
politics1 day ago
Greenlanders at Nuuk Kayaking Event Say Island's Future Should Be Decided by Greenlanders
Residents at a traditional kayaking championship in Nuuk dismissed President Donald Trump's demand for U.S. oversight of Greenland on Wednesday. They said the territory's future must be decided by its people. Trump made the argument at a NATO summit in Ankara.
supermarketnews.comai1 day ago
SpaceXAI Launches Grok 4.5 AI Model Same Day as OpenAI Update
SpaceXAI released Grok 4.5 on Wednesday as its newest coding and engineering model. The launch occurred on the same day OpenAI introduced new ChatGPT versions. Washington Examiner reported the details of both releases and pricing.
jpost.compolitics1 day ago
Yashar Party Overtakes Likud in Channel 13 Poll Released Wednesday
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar edged Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud by a small margin in the latest survey. The result marks the first time Likud trailed Yashar after weeks of ties between the parties.
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pymnts.combusiness1 day ago
Meta to Build $9 Billion Data Center in Alberta While Its Stock Trails Market
Meta announced plans Wednesday to construct a 1-gigawatt data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta. The project marks the company's 33rd data center and forms part of its AI infrastructure expansion.
washingtonpost.comworld1 day ago
German Court Convicts Fourth Man in Telegram Chat Network Used to Drug and Rape Women
A Berlin court convicted a fourth man Wednesday in a case involving Telegram groups where men shared methods to drug and sexually assault women. Prosecutors say the chats used coded language and operated for several years before police discovered them in 2024.
en.antaranews.comworld1 day ago
IMO head calls for halt to Strait of Hormuz transits
The secretary general of the International Maritime Organization called Wednesday for ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz until crews can transit safely. Nearly 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Gulf after recent attacks on vessels.
eonline.comworld1 day ago
Jack Antonoff Spotted Wearing Wedding Ring in Brooklyn After Reports of Separation from Margaret Qualley
Musician Jack Antonoff, 42, was photographed wearing a gold wedding band while walking in Brooklyn on Wednesday with his sister. Page Six confirmed the separation from actress Margaret Qualley, 31, the same day.
vanguardngr.compolitics1 day ago
Iran Strikes U.S. Bases After Attacking Shipping; U.S. Retaliates to Reopen Strait
President Trump stated Wednesday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is over. U.S. forces struck Iranian targets on Tuesday and Wednesday while Iran conducted drone strikes on U.S. facilities in Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.
matcha-jp.comsports1 day ago
Women's Professional Baseball League Unveils Team Nicknames and Logos
The Women's Professional Baseball League revealed nicknames and logos for its four teams on Wednesday. Each name draws from a pioneering woman in history. The league's first season opens August 1 in Springfield, Illinois.
france24.compolitics1 day ago
French Parliamentary Report Criticizes UK Border Deals and France's Migration Policy
A parliamentary inquiry published Wednesday criticized France's migration policy along the northern coast. Communist MP Elsa Faucillon, the rapporteur, said 40 years of security-focused deals with the United Kingdom have failed to reduce crossings.
news.google.comfinance1 day ago
Oil Prices Reach Highest Levels in More Than Two Weeks
Oil prices touched their highest levels in more than two weeks on Wednesday. The move followed a statement by President Donald Trump that he believed the cease-fire with Iran was over. MarketWatch reported the price increase.
The Hillpolitics1 day ago
Poll finds 95 percent of U.S. adults see affordability crisis
A Harris Poll survey released Wednesday found that 95 percent of U.S. adults believe the country faces an affordability crisis. The poll also recorded a 20-percentage-point rise in the share saying the economy is getting worse.
news.google.comsports1 day ago
Toronto Blue Jays Host San Francisco Giants in Interleague Series Finale
Dylan Cease starts for the Blue Jays against Logan Webb of the Giants on Wednesday afternoon. The teams enter the game with the series tied 1-1.
vanguardngr.comworld1 day ago
Tropical Storm Maysak Floods Southern China, Killing Six and Prompting 130,000 Evacuations
Record rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak flooded parts of Guangxi, killing six people and leaving 11 missing as of Tuesday evening. Authorities evacuated 130,000 residents while heavy rain continued into Wednesday.
al-monitor.comworld1 day ago
Insurgents Kill 18 Abducted Police and 11 Soldiers in Pakistan Attacks
Insurgents killed 18 police officers abducted since Monday and 11 soldiers in separate strikes in Balochistan on Wednesday. The violence raised the death toll since Monday to 42, the military said.
world1 day ago
Landslide kills seven students and teacher at Bangladesh refugee camp school
A landslide struck a girls' school inside a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar on Wednesday afternoon, killing seven students and one teacher. Rescue teams recovered 13 people from the debris, and five children were hospitalized.
gamereactor.eupolitics1 day ago
U.S. official signals intent to end trade with Spain over NATO defense spending
A U.S. official said Wednesday the United States would stop all trade with Spain after the country declined to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP. The statement came during a press conference at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Al Jazeerapolitics2 hrs agoUpdated
Israel Denies Risk to Gaza Hospital Director; UN Urges Release Over Abuse Claims
A petition seeks the release of Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital. Israel states there is no indication his life is in danger. The UN commission called for his immediate release on Wednesday.
nbcnews.compolitics1 day agoUpdated
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Talks Ended, Reaffirms Nuclear Red Line at NATO Summit
President Trump said Wednesday that talks to end the war with Iran had ended after recent attacks. He also stated that Iran was targeting him personally while the U.S. monitored its nuclear sites.
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news.google.compolitics1 day ago
One Nation Reserves $39 Million for Ohio and Iowa Senate TV Ads as Democrats Outraise GOP Candidates
The conservative nonprofit aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune will begin airing commercials in the two states on Wednesday. The buys form part of a broader $400 million effort by Thune's political operation ahead of the November midterms.
abcnews.go.comai1 day ago
Mark Cuban Says Lovable’s Add-On Services May Help It Compete With AI Labs
Mark Cuban and Lovable CEO Anton Osika spoke at a Paris conference on Wednesday. Cuban, a Lovable investor, said the company's localized data and services could shield it from replacement by major AI labs.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld1 day ago
Telstra outage strands V/Line passengers and disrupts Triple Zero calls
A nationwide Telstra outage on Wednesday halted regional rail services in Victoria and prevented some emergency calls from connecting. Passengers faced cancelled trains and limited replacement buses, while police conducted welfare checks on callers who could not reach Triple Zero…
pbs.orgpolitics1 day ago
Telstra Outage Disrupts Calls and Triple Zero Access Across Australia
A major Telstra network failure on Wednesday left thousands of customers without mobile service and affected some emergency calls. The company restored 90 percent of services by mid-morning and said the cause was a time-keeping server issue.
yna.co.krsports1 day ago
SSG Landers sign former MLB pitcher Pedro Avila
The SSG Landers announced the signing of Pedro Avila on Wednesday. Avila, 29, will receive a base salary of US$380,000 for the remainder of the 2026 KBO season plus up to $200,000 in incentives.
winnipegfreepress.comai1 day ago
Vintage clothing marketplace raises $25 million in Series B funding
The London-based company said it raised the round on Wednesday, bringing total funding to $45 million. Investors include Burda Principal Investments, eBay, FJ Labs, H14, Andreessen Horowitz, HV Capital, and Y Combinator.
mumbrella.com.auworld1 day ago
Telstra mobile outage halts trains, traffic lights and payments for nearly five hours
A national Telstra mobile outage on Wednesday disrupted rail services, traffic signals and electronic payments across Australia. The company said the cause was time-keeping servers that fell out of sync. The communications minister said the event renewed questions about network r…
Rapplerpolitics1 day ago
Marcos names former DILG chief Abalos as Cabinet secretary
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Benhur Abalos as the first secretary of his Cabinet on Wednesday. The role involves coordinating Cabinet work and advising on political issues.
dailyalert.orgpolitics1 day ago
Twelve countries plan £37bn missile project for Europe
Twelve countries including the UK will spend more than £37bn over ten years on a new long-range missile system. The project will be discussed at a NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday.