SUMMARY ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan launched air strikes on Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, as well as Kandahar and Paktia early Friday, targeting Taliban military installations and declaring what officials described as “open war” after a series of cross-border attacks and deadly bombings inside Pakistan. The escalation in the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict follows coordinated Afghan cross border operations … Read more
SUMMARY LOS ANGELES, — Netflix said Thursday it has withdrawn from talks to acquire key assets of Warner Bros. Discovery after declining to match a higher bid from Paramount, ending a closely watched bidding war that could have reshaped the global streaming and film industries. The decision closes weeks of negotiations over premium entertainment assets … Read more
SUMMARY The Jets will acquire T’Vondre Sweat, a 6-foot-4, 366-pound interior defender, to strengthen their run defense. The Titans reunite with Johnson, who previously played under head coach Robert Saleh in New York. The trade positions both teams for strategic roster adjustments, including the Jets’ potential use of their No. 2 overall draft pick. The … Read more
Key points WESTPORT, Connecticut — Newly released police video shows former Vince McMahon driving more than 100 mph before crashing his luxury sports car into another vehicle on a Connecticut highway last summer, according to state police records obtained through a public records request. Dashcam and body camera footage from the Connecticut State Police show … Read more
SUMMARY MILAN — Days after winning gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the US women’s hockey team shared a private dinner with actor Stanley Tucci in Milan before formally declining an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend the State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts. The developments capped a high-profile week for the … Read more
SUMMARY NEW YORK — US stock futures edged lower late Wednesday after chipmaker Nvidia reported quarterly results that investors viewed as a key test of the artificial intelligence trade driving markets in 2026. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1 percent, while contracts linked to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 dropped … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, was escorted from the House chamber Tuesday evening during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address after displaying a protest sign. Green held a sign reading, “Black people aren’t apes,” apparently referencing a controversial social media post by Trump featuring former President Barack Obama … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson will display the gavel used by George Washington during the laying of the US Capitol cornerstone as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address Tuesday night, the US Capitol Historical Society said. The display marks the first time the artifact will appear during the president’s … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, news organizations are mobilizing extensive teams to cover what has increasingly become both a policy speech and a political spectacle. Editors and reporters say preparation for the annual address … Read more
SUMMARY WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will make tax cuts the centerpiece of his State of the Union address Tuesday night, positioning them as the foundation of his legislative agenda while navigating Republican divisions over tariffs and economic messaging. The president is expected to argue that the economy is strong but that additional tax relief … Read more
