Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said late Wednesday that the U.S. military launched another strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three “narco-terrorists.” Hegseth said the ship was operated by a designated terrorist organization and that the individuals on board were engaged in “narco-trafficking”. It is not clear which designated terrorist organization…
Oil prices jumped about 3% on Wednesday evening after the Trump administration imposed further sanctions on Russia’s two largest crude companies, citing Moscow’s “lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine.” Global benchmark Brent rose $1.83, 2.92%, to $64.42 per barrel by 8:18 p.m. ET. U.S crude oil rose…
Adam RittenbergOct 22, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. The 2025-26 coaching cycle wasn’t expected to be calm, like its predecessor. But few forecasted such a robust line of storms rolling through the sport in the first half of the season. All four power conferences…
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) said Wednesday night that he will sue the Trump administration Dispatching immigration agents to San Francisco. “Send the military to San Francisco and we’ll sue you, @realDonaldTrump,” Newsom wrote. Post to X that includes a video Governor K in a press conference. “We’re going to be fierce, we’re going to…
Bank of Korea warned there’s a chance of increased volatility following more rate hikes from the Fed, following U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.5% for the fourth…
Matt Bowen Close Matt Bowen ESPN Writer Matt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on “NFL Matchup.” After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and Buffalo…
Chairman, President and CEO of IBM Arvind Krishna attends the 55th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025. Yves Herman | Reuters IBM reported third-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates and lifted its guidance, citing ongoing artificial intelligence tailwinds. Still, the stock dropped about 6% in extended trading. Here’s…
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The Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne was evacuated Tuesday after a report of a suspected explosive device, according to authorities. “We are responding to a report of a suspicious [improvised explosive device] In the Capitol Building. The Wyoming Highway Patrol quickly and safely evacuated the building as a precaution A post on Tuesday said On Facebook….
The U.S. government shutdown on Wednesday entered its 22nd day, becoming the second-longest federal funding lapse ever, with no end in sight. The milestone means that the two longest shutdowns have both occurred while President Donald Trump was in office. The longest shutdown began in December 2018, in Trump’s first term, and dragged on for…
