Money Monday: Simple ways to protect your online accounts
Online scams and account takeovers can put both personal information and finances at risk.
Mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave at least 6 dead and dozens injured across US
Mass shootings over the Halloween weekend across the U.S. in largely nightlife districts left at least six people dead and dozens injured. Police in Dallas, where the worst violence occurred, say four people are dead and 15 were injured following separate shootings in a nightlife district.
Jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida. All 9 on board died
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sewn Duffy says all nine people died aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood. The aircraft departed from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas.
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses
A federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses.
Heidi Klum reveals Halloween costume as her iconic party marks 25 years
Heidi Klum underwent a bloody transformation to become a giant, gruesome severed hand for Halloween. Klum unveiled her costume Saturday as her iconic costume party marked 25 years in New York. Klum was unrecognizable with only her eyes and mouth showing, blood dripping from her mouth as she stuck her tongue out.
Box Office: ‘You Can See Everything,’ 'Clayface' lead sleepy Halloween weekend
The North American box office faced a slump this weekend as Halloween festivities drew people away from theaters. The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” led ticket sales, just edging out the DC Studios movie “Clayface.”
Spain’s latest deadly train crash puts human error and systemic failure under scrutiny
Spain's second major train collision this year has sparked debate over whether human error or rail network failures are to blame. The transport minister has blamed a traffic controller's poor judgment for Wednesday's crash in Toledo province, which killed 69 people.
A popemobile exhibition at the Vatican features the vehicle popes have used since 1930
The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile. The now-iconic vehicle has allowed popes to get close to the faithful at home and abroad for nearly a century. The Vatican Museums unveiled a preview of the exhibition on Wednesday commemorating “A Century of the Popemobile.”
Who pays for a $1B riot? Europe looks past rioters to their parents and the apps in their pockets
France's Senate has approved a controversial measure that could deduct riot-related damages from a family’s housing aid. This decision comes after recent cost-of-living protests led to significant unrest and damage. Nearly 2,400 people were arrested, and retailers suffered losses exceeding $1 billion.
Norway turns to toilet humor after Trump bashes Scandinavian country
Norway has turned to a bit of toilet humor in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments insulting the Scandinavian country and the Nobel Peace Prize. So, in response, Visit Norway published a guide to the world’s most beautiful toilets sprinkled across the stunning Norwegian landscape.
'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Pope says 'most urgent' challenge facing AI race is need for institutional ethical framework
Pope Leo XIV on Friday told a Vatican gathering of artificial intelligence researchers and experts that the “most urgent” challenge was to identify international institutions that will put ethical principles guiding AI development into practice.
US scraps G20 photo after European diplomats object to being pictured with Russia's Lavrov
Top diplomats from the Group of 20 largest world economies have opened two days of meetings in Atlanta after European objections to Russia’s participation forced the U.S. to cancel a photo of the foreign ministers. That underscored deep rifts among the group over global crises that threaten international security and trade, such as Russia' war in Ukraine.
2 Trump attempts to change the DC landscape play out in the courts as midterms near
Hearings in lawsuits against two Trump administration-backed projects are unfolding in a single federal court building. They reveal the breadth of President Donald Trump’s attempts to mold parts of the District of Columbia as he wishes — and the underlying executive authority claims that lie beneath them.
Prime Minister Carney expects to conclude talks in June on making Canada EU's first associate member
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects to conclude negotiations with the European Union in June on an unprecedented partnership that would make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member.”
Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election, casting a mail-in ballot in Chicago. The Vatican confirmed Friday that Leo, born Robert Prevost, exercised his right as a U.S. citizen, emphasizing his belief in civic participation.
Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day
Early voting is surging ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, particularly in states with competitive Senate races. An Associated Press analysis shows more than 43 million Americans have already cast ballots, nearly 10 million more than at the same point in 2022.
CATS launches fare ambassador program
Riders on the CATS Blue Line will see new fare ambassadors on the trains and platforms wearing with blue shirts, yellow hats, and body cameras. The goal is to get more riders to pay for tickets to ride the train.
Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
Rod Wave will headline this week’s concert lineup in Charlotte. The Grammy winning artist will perform at Spectrum Center on Tuesday night at 8 p.m.
Jackson launches probe into 31 NC gas stations over tax savings complaints
Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced state inquiries into dozens of gas stations suspected of failing to pass North Carolina's temporary 41-cent fuel tax cut along to drivers.
An ICE officer is charged with assault for striking a man with a car in Houston
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance
U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm TRM says a North Korean hacking unit was likely behind a massive hack at Binance. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange reported Thursday that approximately $6.3 billion was impacted in an apparent hack.
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