After Iran’s Missile Attack, Israel May Be Ready to Risk All-Out War

Israel seems ready to respond in a much more forceful and public way with Iran after Tehran launched its second massive missile attack on Israel this year, analysts and officials say.

Judge Unseals New Evidence in Federal Election Case Against Trump

Judge Tanya Chutkan made public portions of a filing by prosecutors setting out their argument for why the case should go forward despite the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity.

TSLA troubles: Tesla stock falls 4% after deliveries disappoint—but the robotaxi could be coming soon

Elon Musk’s EV company delivered fewer cars in Q3 than Wall Street expected, but Tesla is planning an event to reveal the designs of its robotaxi later this month.

On Wednesday, Tesla announced its third-quarter (Q3) productions, deliveries, and deployments report, causing stocks to fall more than 4% as of this writing.

Trump and Harris haven’t set clean energy plans yet. It’s out of their control anyway

Whatever policies the next president sets, domestic energy trends will depend largely on market forces.

Although Vice President Kamala Harris touts clean energy and Donald Trump makes misleading assertions and false claims about it, neither candidate has set forth a comprehensive energy plan. Even if they do, a gridlocked Congress would be unlikely to pass it.

Afrofuturism is thriving in Philly. Here are 5 artists that you need to know

One of the greatest avant-garde jazz musicians of the 20th century, Sun Ra is also an Afrofuturist icon.

From the creation of the Liberty Bell in the 1750s to the world-famous Philadelphia Sound soul music of the 1960s and ’70s, artistic innovation has long been a staple in Philly history. Today, the city’s thriving Afrofuturist scene is continuing this legacy.

Digital tools help companies retain hourly workers, WorkJam CEO says

WorkJam CEO and co-founder Steve Kramer recently spoke with The Associated Press about how companies can better retain hourly workers.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resetting of the economy that followed it made hourly workers more aware of their value. Some experts think employers should expect to field demands for flexible hours and other workplace incentives even as the labor market weakens.

Big Oil paid over $42 billion to foreign governments in 2023

The disclosures from Exxon Mobil, Chevron Corp, and ConocoPhillips were required this year for the first time ever under a new Securities and Exchange Commission requirement.

The three largest U.S. energy exploration companies paid more than $42 billion to foreign governments last year, about eight times more than what they paid in the United States, according to regulatory filings.

I Can Guess Your Receiving Love Language (The One You Crave) Based On Your European Food Choices

Gift-giving as a love language is so misunderstood.

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How to connect your iPhone to a satellite to send messages

A cell phone can feel like a Swiss Army knife of the 21st century — until you lose cellular or data service. Then it becomes a so-called brick that you obsessively pick up, hoping to see that WiFi or cell signal has returned.

Whether you've lost connectivity because of an unexpected outage, natural disaster, or you're in a remote location, newer generation iPhones running iOS 18 the ability to tap into satellite service.

iPhone owners can now send non-emergency messages via iMessage and...

Gen Z is shopping more on Snapchat than TikTok or Instagram, study shows

If it feels like every time you log onto social media you're being marketed to, there's good reason — you are, and that's because it works.

According to a new report from research firm EMARKETER, "high shares of shoppers" across the board are buying content from creators on all platforms.

The people most influenced by creators to shop are young people, particularly Gen Z shoppers, while the people least likely are baby boomers. The platform that influences creator-driven shopping the most is...

Vance and Walz Embrace Cheaper Child Care in a Rare Moment of Agreement in the Campaign

Both vice-presidential candidates say the government should spend more on child care, a rare point of agreement. But there are still major differences in how they talk about families and gender roles.

Of course there was a Diet Mountain Dew ad during the vice presidential debate

Red, blue, and radioactive green.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance of Ohio are both Midwesterners running for the same job.

China invested over $100 billion overseas in cleantech since 2023

‘The investments from Chinese private companies are largely driven by the need to circumvent trade barriers.’

Chinese firms’ overseas investments in clean energy technology projects have exceeded $100 billion since the start of 2023 as they aim to avoid tariffs in the U.S. and elsewhere, Australian research group Climate Energy Finance (CEF) said on Wednesday.

JD Vance didn’t like being fact-checked on the spot, so the CBS debate moderators cut the mics

Tuesday’s VP debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz was, for the most part, a civil exchange focused on policy. But one contentious moment stood out.

Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate between Republican nominee JD Vance and Democratic nominee Tim Walz was, for the most part, a civil exchange, focused on policy—especially when compared to last month’s presidential debate.

Critics of the EU’s deforestation regulation say it could be a trade barrier

Officials from leading exporters of affected commodities—including Brazil, Indonesia and the Ivory Coast—object to the EU’s regulation.

A growing number of governments, international trade organizations and businesses are urging the European Union to reconsider a deforestation regulation set to take effect in December.

You May Know Hollywood Stars, But Good Luck Identifying These Famous Brits

Good luck!

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Hacking Generative AI for Fun and Profit

The Sundai Club meets once a month with a goal of pushing the limits of generative AI. Earlier this year, its members built me a handy tool for journalists.

Davante Adams trade rumors lists Jets and Saints as front-runners. Let’s pick the best spot

Davante Adams could end up on two very different teams. Let’s work out the best spot.

Davante Adams is now on the trading block and everyone is wondering where he will land. We’ve already discussed the teams that would be the best fit, but new information from Adam Schefter indicates the decision will come down to two teams, two quarterbacks — both who have played with Adams before.

Two teams high on Davante Adams’ wishlist of places to land - if not at the very top - are...

Rickie Fowler returns for Sanderson Farms Championship after extended break to be a Dad

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Fowler has not played in a PGA Tour event since the Open, but now he is back for the Sanderson Farms Championship.

Rickie Fowler is back in action this week after he took some time away from golf to spend with his family.

He will make his first start at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi. It will also be his first FedEx Cup Fall event of the year.

This season was not his best, as he was No. 110 in the FedEx Cup...

F1 shelves plans for season-ending rookie Sprint Race

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The FIA and F1 announced on Wednesday a potential rookie Sprint Race would be delayed until at least 2025

In recent weeks momentum was building within Formula 1 for a season-ending Sprint Race featuring rookies, to be held following the final race of the season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Now, following a Formula 1 Commission meeting plans for that race to happen at the end of the 2024 season have been shelved.

Per a statement released...