Enes Kanter Freedom says he was ‘kicked’ from Game 3 of WNBA Finals
ATLANTA — Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player who emerged as a vocal opponent of transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports, said he was kicked out of State Farm Arena during Game 3 of the WNBA Finals after refusing to use a…
Some New Yorkers welcome horse-drawn carriage ban, but drivers fear for their income – BBC
Some New Yorkers welcome horse-drawn carriage ban, but drivers fear for their income BBC NYC horse-drawn carriage drivers feel betrayed as lawmakers move to abolish industry Gothamist Horse-drawn carriage drivers protest ahead of New York City Council…
Tech stocks lead market higher as SpaceX shares rise: AlphaCheck
Good morning. Stocks rose Wednesday, with Tech (XLK) leading the way, as better-than-expected results from SpaceX (SPCX) sparked renewed optimism about the AI business. Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA) jumped after CEO Elon Musk, who also…
Florida mayor accused of theft and fraud
Kissimmee, Fla., Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested Wednesday morning on charges of grand theft and organized fraud scheme, state officials said. At an afternoon news conference, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Espinosa voted in favor of the…
Former Cincinnati and West Virginia coach Bob Huggins living with ‘progressive cognitive condition’
The Hall of Fame college basketball coach’s family said in a statement that his progressive cognitive condition was affecting his “daily life.” October 21, 2026 at 4:53 p.m. ET • 1 minute reading The family of Hall of Fame basketball…
Pope Leo no longer needs treatment for lung cancer after tests, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV The Vatican will no longer need any further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican announced Wednesday. Leo, 71, had part of a lung deleted last week in the first major…
Natural compound could fight rheumatoid arthritis at its source
Scientists have identified a natural plant compound that could offer a surprising new approach in the fight against rheumatoid arthritis. In experiments on rats, the substance reduced joint swelling, protected cartilage, and calmed harmful immune…
SonicFox reminds everyone they’re based on, pulling out of a gaming convention because of an AI-generated promotion
Dominique “SonicFox” McLean withdrew from Nexcon 2026 after seeing promotional materials for the event that used AI to generate the image of the fighting game professional. The flyer appeared entirely AI-generated, including sloppy renderings from other…
Tesla, Meta and IBM: 3 results announcements that left us thinking
Earnings season is in full swing, and big tech companies’ earnings calls aren’t limited to the massive use of “superintelligence,” which some interpret as an attempt to please the White House after it reportedly hated the term…
Investigation finds hundreds of US citizens detained by ICE
Geoff Bennett: California authorities are calling for an investigation into the actions of federal immigration agents after they allegedly injured and arrested a U.S. citizen last weekend. William Brangham is aware of the growing number of Americans who…