Former diplomats assess the US withdrawal from Iraq and the future of the region
Geoff Bennett: U.S. forces officially withdrew from Iraq today, marking the end of a long and turbulent military presence. The withdrawal sparked celebrations in the capital, but also concerns about what might happen next. Thousands of people gathered in…
Trump says South Korea will invest $200 billion in US
South Korea’s $200 billion investment in the United States, which President Donald Trump said would transform America “for generations,” is not a big-picture deal. South Korea’s investment plan includes nuclear power plants, a…
Here’s Who Won the Hilton-Becerra Debate for California Governor
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton debated for 60 minutes Wednesday night on a soundstage in Burbank. Times columnists Gustavo Arellano, Anita Chabria and Mark Z. Barabak watched the governors’ game and offered their thoughts.…
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Scores, Stats and Recap – September 30, 2026 Gametracker
NEW YORK (AP) A year after beating the Boston Red Sox to win an AL Wild Card Series, the New York Yankees beat Boston. Max Fried led the Red Sox in the postseason for the second straight year, Cody Bellinger and Luis García Jr. homered, and the Yankees…
Why is Hegseth eliminating 20 percent of general and admiral positions in the United States? | Military news
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to cut the number of Army positions reserved for generals and admirals by 20 percent, sparking concerns about political interference in the military’s leadership amid strained relations with senior…
Ted Sarandos Admits Netflix ‘Isn’t Growing As Fast As I Would Like’
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos acknowledged slowing engagement growth for his streaming service on Wednesday: Netflix’s audience grew just 2% during the first half of 2026. “Overall, our growth is not as fast as I would like, and we are working to…
Why the northeast storm surge was so strong and what it reveals about the coming El Niño winter
As a powerful nor’easter storm hit the U.S. Atlantic coast in late September 2026, the ocean poured into coastal neighborhoods from North Carolina to New York. Water from the storm surge and heavy rain filled streets and surrounded homes as…
Yankees bullpen catcher headbutts Ben Rice’s grand slam on the fly in hilarious moment against Red Sox
New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice sent Yankee Stadium into an absolute frenzy Tuesday night when he hit a grand slam over the wall to give his club a 9-0 lead in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. The lost moment was…
10 missing after machete attack causes panic on boat
The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday it had rescued 49 people and was searching for 10 others after a boat carrying migrants recently capsized in open waters west of Puerto Rico. At least three bodies have been found since the boat, carrying 62 passengers,…
About half of men are bald by age 50 – an evolutionary biologist explains why
A trait that looks like a conception flaw may be a vestige of the hormones that shaped men in their prime, or it may be a signal in itself. getty Hair is one of the defining characteristics of mammals. It keeps us warm, protects skin from the sun, and,…