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World Series 2026: Rays build early lead and then unravel as miscues open the door for the latest Brewers comeback in Game 2

“Kudos to them,” Rays ace Drew Rasmussen said. “They put together really good at-bats, and they don't stop competing, regardless of what the circumstances are.”

Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea, Women’s Super League: Preview, team news, how to watch

Another London derby

Chelsea face European giants in battle for Premier League star

Chelsea Join Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Luka Vuskovic Transfer RaceChelsea are among the clubs tracking Brighton defender Luka Vuskovic, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich also…

Sunday Slay: Maura Higgins’ Hottest Shots Make a Scorching Statement!

Sunday Slay is back with reality TV stunner Maura Higgins -- and if you haven’t seen what she’s serving up beneath her "Dancing With The Stars" costumes, consider today your lucky…

Photos: Clashes erupt in France during protests over rising living costs

Authorities deploy 70,000 officers to combat violence. Nearly 1,000 arrests made.

Israel to close occupied West Bank crossings as Hebron lockdown continues

Israel says it will close all land crossings with the occupied West Bank when it holds a general election on Tuesday.

Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Texas vaults back into top 10 as BYU, Texas Tech fall in college football rankings

A dominant win keeps Miami locked in at No. 1, while idle powerhouses move up and the Longhorns push for a return to the top 10

Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe

While protests in France have claimed most international attention, large demonstrations also rocked many European cities Saturday from Milan to Rome to Madrid, Lisbon and Tirana.

Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"

The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says the war with Iran could last another year, but he hopes Tehran will "come to the table" sooner.

Israeli elections: What are the possible outcomes?

Israelis face a pivotal election on October 27, as Netanyahu's leadership hangs in the balance amid coalition debates.

Upsets and chaos reign supreme in college football's Week 8

With more top-ranked teams losing, college football continues to be unpredictable in 2026.

CFP top 12 projection: Utah salvages a bad day for Big 12

We assess how the selection committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 8.

Freaky Fun Photos -- Celebs Hit Halloween Horror Nights 2026

Famous faces, fright nights, and a few screams for the camera! Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights is back, and spooky stars like Inde Navarrette and Chappell Roan are…

Elections cannot produce change in Israel

Political change cannot come from within Israeli society. It can only come from the outside.

Who Israel elects matters, and not just for Israelis

A new government would not end the occupation, but it could rein in the far right and ease tensions across the region.

Texas, Arch hold off Ole Miss rally to snap 2-game skid, cool criticism

No. 19 Texas pulled out a wild victory over No. 7 Ole Miss after blowing a 21-point lead in the second half Saturday night.

Eleven sustain gunshot wounds in shooting near Florida university

Police said an altercation at a homecoming party escalated into gunfire, resulting in six adults and six juveniles injured A shooting ⁠near a Florida university campus in…

Man's murder, wife's death feed into local legend of "cursed" mansion

When Mike Harding, a California transplant, spotted a majestic mansion in Celina, Tennessee, he thought he'd found the dream retirement home for himself and his wife, Julie. But…

The Methodology Behind Times Voter Trends

Read the detailed methodology behind the Times Voter Trends reports for 2024 and 2020.

How the Valkyries stole Game 4 on the road to even WNBA Finals at 2-2

Golden State won Game 4 in Atlanta, held Angel Reese to eight points and take home-court advantage back to Ballhalla.

Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?

Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.

Cam Skattebo bounces back? Aaron Rodgers a top-12 QB? Don't be surprised!

Don't be surprised if Aaron Rodgers' strong play continues and Cam Skattebo bounces back in Week 7.

Inactives watch: Baker Mayfield in line to play; Puka Nacua uncertain; Lamar Jackson out

Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

Introducing a New Way to Understand the Election: Times Voter Trends

A timely demographic story we’ve never been able to tell before.

Nigeria’s missing: Families in the northeast still wait for answers

People across northeastern Nigeria continue searching for loved ones who went missing during years of violence.

Election posters, mass tourism and property: Israel’s footprint in Cyprus

Cypriots say Israeli money is moving fast and shutting them out as their government embraces Israel as a key ally.

12 injured, including several minors, in shooting near Florida A&M University stadium

Twelve people, including several minors, were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium, where homecoming celebrations included a football game…

Bots, deepfakes and surveillance: Israel’s election goes to war online

Netanyahu and his rivals are tied days from the vote, and both camps are fighting with bots, deepfakes and data.

At least 12 injured, including 6 children, in Tallahassee shooting

Police say a fight broke out prior to the shooting.

Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates

The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.

Iranians Face Anxious Wait as Threat of Attack Looms

The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran, creating a sense of dread among war-weary residents.

Aaron Ashby on the verge of MLB history as Brewers reliever continues dominant postseason run

The lefty reliever has been the star of the best bullpen in history and now his team is two wins from its first World Series title

The Rays are making too many mistakes to stand a chance against the relentless Brewers

Give the Brewers so much credit for their inevitability, but the Rays are handing them every opportunity

Security cameras upend man's story of finding wife fatally shot in his car

David Tolbert told investigators when he opened his car door outside a store where he was working in Huntsville, Alabama, he discovered his wife Savannah Tolbert's lifeless body…

College football winners, losers in Week 8: Big 12 loses momentum amid upsets, Miami's dominance continues

BYU and Texas Tech dealt a massive blow to the Big 12's playoff hopes, the Hurricanes rolled behind a dominant offense and Dave Aranda's Baylor tenure reached a breaking point

Serbia votes in election pitting longtime leader against student movement

Polls show populist leader Aleksandar Vucic in a tight race against the anticorruption and anti-authoritarian movement.

Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France

Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations in France, with protests also taking place in other European countries.

Brewers erase four-run deficit to stun Rays and take 2-0 World Series lead

Milwaukee rally from 4-0 down to win 5-4 in Game 2 Frelick homers before Pratt delivers go-ahead single Rays undone by defensive mistakes in seventh inning Sal Frelick tied the…

Obama joins El-Sayed in Michigan rally cry before key midterms

Former US President Barack Obama joined Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Detroit rally ahead of midterms.

Far, Far Away

Making a home on the world’s most remote inhabited island.

What to Know as Serbia Votes for a New Parliament

A student-led movement is challenging the governing party of Aleksandar Vucic, who has dominated Serbian politics for over a decade.

New York Archdiocese agrees to pay $800m to 1,300 sexual abuse survivors

The settlement is the second-largest after an $880m ​deal reached by the Archdiocese of Los ​Angeles in 2024.

Thousands rally in Turkiye over journalist arrests, media shutdowns

Thousands have protested across Turkiye against the arrests of journalists and restrictions on independent media.

Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate race

Attorneys for Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and Senate Democrats filed a motion Friday urging a federal judge to drop the Trump administration’s lawsuit that…

El Clasico awaits a Yamal vs Mbappe showdown on Mourinho’s return to La Liga

Barcelona vs Real Madrid will mark the return of Spanish football's fiercest rivalry between two star-studded teams.

Soccer Drama ‘Forza,’ With AC Milan Great Alessandro Costacurta, Heads to Tokyo Market With EST N8 (EXCLUSIVE)

“Forza,” Marco Balsamo’s soccer drama shot between Bali and Milan, has been picked up for international sales by EST N8, which will take the film to the Tokyo International Film…

Suspect in St. Louis teen’s fatal freeway shooting investigated in another roadway attack

The suspect in the fatal freeway shooting of a high school girl just outside St. Louis is being investigated in connection with a second roadway shooting, court documents show.

‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Squid Game’ Stars Fete Netflix’s Korea Decade as Ted Sarandos Teases ‘Tantara,’ ‘All of Us Are Dead’ Season 2

Stars of “Squid Game” and “KPop Demon Hunters” took the stage in Seoul on Oct. 24 as Netflix celebrated 10 years in Korea with a fan festival, where co-CEO Ted Sarandos previewed…

Gunmen kill at least 10 villagers and loot shops in north-east Nigeria

Police are searching for other casualties, with officials warning the actual death toll could rise further.

The time has come for USC to pony up and pay Lincoln Riley's buyout after bottom falls out against Wisconsin

Buying out Riley may cost the Trojans as much as $70 million, but keeping him around may be even more costly for a blueblood program that expects to compete for national titles

For Clues About How A.I. Will Change Work, Look to the Past

Economists hope earlier episodes of labor disruption, from the Industrial Revolution to the Great Depression, can help us prepare for the age of artificial intelligence.

Prisco's Week 7 NFL picks: Lions edge Packers, Steelers top Saints in Paris

Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 7 picks, including the Chiefs over the Seahawks in Kenneth Walker's revenge game

Vogue playing catch-up after WSJ and Elle run nearly identical covers

Vogue's Jenna Ortega cover faced backlash after WSJ and Elle ran nearly identical shoots by photographer Szilveszter Makó days earlier.

Looting Left Damage and Fear on Paradise Street in Marseille

Looters ravaged a storied commercial avenue in France’s second-largest city. Its merchants fear that more unrest could follow.

As Brazil Prepares for Election Runoff, a Town Offers Clues to Bolsonaro’s Rise

Deep in cattle country, voter sentiments in an evangelical stronghold help explain why the country’s leftist president is the underdog in Sunday’s election.

Bulgarians vote for president in shadow of Russia’s war on Ukraine

The two leading candidates condemn recent deadly Black Sea drone strikes but differ on the war more broadly.

James Fishback allegedly blocked from entering Florida Republicans' rally

Former gubernatorial candidate James Fishback (R) said he was stopped from entering a Get Out the Vote rally in Clearwater, Fla. hosted by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on…

Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

The 44th president sharply criticized Mr. Trump, who hit back later in the day. Mr. Obama also assailed Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor of Ohio.

AI Firm Behind India’s ‘Mahabharat’ Series Turns to Indonesian Myth in Cross-Border IP Pact (EXCLUSIVE)

The AI technology behind Star Plus and JioHotstar series “Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh” is headed to Indonesia. There, its developer Galleri5 and fellow Collective company Collective…

Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections

Obama said the election was "the last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration".

Anthropic Sued for Using Elvis Presley Music to Train AI Models

The suit was filed Friday and claims the company infringed 274 songs of Presley's, including “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “A Little Less Conversation” and “Don’t Be Cruel," per…

Audi to Build Factory in Georgia, Trump Says

The Volkswagen division, which imports all its cars from Europe or Mexico, has been hit hard by U.S. tariffs.

Mass rally against Netanyahu ahead of pivotal Israeli election

Thousands of Israelis rallied against PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections on Tuesday.

Remains Found in Haiti During Hunt for Missing Salvadoran Soldiers

El Salvador had sent hundreds of troops to find the four men, who disappeared six days ago. The president of El Salvador denied the bodies were those of his soldiers.

‘All’s Fair’ premiere red carpet at Rome Film Festival 2026: Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Naomi Watts and more

The stars took to the red carpet in Rome.

In the Venezuelan stronghold of Doral, some voters discouraged by Trump's policies

Doral, Florida, has the largest Venezuelan population of any city in the country.

ACLU, Common Cause file motion against DOJ over Alaska election certification block

Nonprofit watchdog group Common Cause, represented by attorneys from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), has filed a motion to intervene in the Justice Department’s lawsuit…

Obama seeks to shore up Abdul El-Sayed with Black voters at Michigan rally

Former President Barack Obama rallied for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit on Saturday as the bitterly fought contest could come down to the city’s…

Gia Guidice defends new restaurant Il Vero’s no-kids policy as fans slam ‘ridiculous’ rule

Giudice's upscale new eatery opened earlier this month.

Italy’s Young Protesters Return to the Streets

Fed up with the political establishment and rising cost of living, demonstrators hoped to make their message heard after violence overshadowed protests last weekend.

New memorial honors Gulf War veterans

A new memorial honors veterans of the Gulf War who liberated Kuwait from Saddam Hussein. Eleanor Watson has the story.

SAG-AFTRA Extends Duncan Crabtree-Ireland’s Contract and Adds CEO to Title

The SAG-AFTRA board voted Saturday to extend the contract of Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the union’s national executive director, for four years and to add CEO to his title.…

Kim Jong-un Makes First Visit to China in Over a Year

The North Korean leader crossed the border on a newly opened bridge for the trip, as the two countries move to deepen ties.

Big 12 College Football Playoff picture thrown into chaos: BYU, Texas Tech upset losses alter landscape

Two top-10 titans are unbeaten no more in the Big 12

How Trump Gave the Worst Polluters a Free Pass

The president temporarily waived clean-air rules for industrial facilities that spew cancer-causing gases. Then his appointees worked to gut the regulations altogether.

‘I Play Rocky’ Star Anthony Ippolito on Becoming Sylvester Stallone and Acting With a Dog: ‘He Wasn’t a Huge Fan of Me’

Anthony Ippolito had to do more than nail Sylvester Stallone’s signature voice to play him in “I Play Rocky.” He also had to transform his skinny physique to one with bulging…

DOJ demands that some California counties set aside alleged noncitizen ballots

Federal prosecutors sent letters to county registrars across California demanding that local officials set aside and verify ballots that the Justice Department said may belong to…

In one Miami community, some Latinos hesitant to vote Republican amid ICE immigration crackdown

In Doral, Florida, some Latino voters who had previously been supportive of President Trump are turning away from the Republican Party amid strong activity from U.S. Immigration…

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Who has the edge in El Clasico in goal, defense, midfield and attack?

The two Spanish giants will meet on Sunday in Barcelona for one of the most anticipated matches of the season

A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War

With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and…