Mining stocks rise after reports of Glencore, Rio Tinto merger talks; European markets resume rally - CNBC

European markets opened in positive territory on Friday, setting the region’s stocks up for a weekly rise.

Residents ordered to evacuate after fire breaks out at a power plant in Central California - CNN

People living near a power plant in Central California were ordered to evacuate their homes Thursday night after a fire broke out at the facility, officials said.

Live updates: Latest on the deadly Los Angeles wildfires - CNN

As weather conditions improve and firefighters make progress in containing the Los Angeles wildfires, hazards remain at the site of each blaze. Follow for live updates.

Pakistani court sentences ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to jail in corruption case - CNN

A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced the country’s already-imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail after finding them guilty of corruption, officials and his lawyer said.

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Nintendo Shares Slump as Switch 2 Announcement Underwhelms - The Wall Street Journal

Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400m - BBC.com

It is the latest step in a bitter legal battle between the actor and director and his co-star.

China's population falls for a third consecutive year - Reuters

Experts caution that the trend will accelerate in coming years.

Potential World First: Wild Doorbell Video Records Sound of Meteorite Crash - ScienceAlert

With the growing ubiquity of cameras, in our pockets and in our homes, it's not that strange to capture those moments when space rocks streak across the sky and fall to Earth – but a video recorded on Canada's Prince Edward Island may be a world first.

Dawson Garcia’s long three-pointer to end OT gives Gophers men’s basketball first Big Ten win of the season - Star Tribune

Dawson Garcia, who finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds, helped the Gophers beat No. 20 Michigan for their first victory over a ranked team in nearly four years.

China’s GDP growth hits 5% target for 2024 - Financial Times

Analysts and officials warn of threat from tariffs and weak consumer demand

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Billionaire BFFs? Bezos and Musk trade compliments and 'Step Brothers' memes after rocket launches - Business Insider

The two founders jousted for years. This week, they found each other on X while their rocket companies launched missions with mixed results.

Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record for most goalies scored on with 874th career goal – an overtime game-winner against Ottawa’s Leevi Merilainen - Russian Machine Never Breaks

Alex Ovechkin made NHL history in the Washington Capitals' 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. And Ovi did it in…

‘Twin Peaks’ Star Mädchen Amick Pays Tribute To David Lynch: “My North Star” - Deadline

After playing waitress Shelly Johnson in David Lynch's 'Twin Peaks', Mädchen Amick paid tribute to the director in a heartfelt statement.

Giuliani and Georgia election workers reach settlement in defamation case - The Washington Post

Rudy Giuliani and two Georgia election workers reached a settlement in a $148 million defamation case judgment against him.

Greenland’s PM stands firm on independence: ‘We want to be Greenlanders’ - POLITICO

His remarks risk frustrating President-elect Donald Trump.

Over 130 people are living in Gov. Jeff Landry's New Orleans homeless shelter. See details. - NOLA.com

Here's the latest on the homeless shelter Gov. Jeff Landry has opened in Gentilly.

Israel vote on Gaza ceasefire deal delayed - BBC.com

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a "loose end" was being tied up but he was confident the ceasefire would begin on Sunday as planned.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is a combat veteran. She came prepared to question Hegseth. - The 19th*

"This is basic, 101 stuff for someone who wants to be secretary of defense, and he couldn't answer any of them."

Bills go from favorite to underdog in Divisional Round rematch with Ravens - Buffalo Rumblings

After opening as -1.5 point favorites, are the odds really stacked against the Bills this Sunday?

Samsung Galaxy S26 series potentially set to feature significantly larger batteries - Notebookcheck.net

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is set to arrive next week with a serious battery handicap compared to its peers. That could be set to change with next year's Galaxy S26 series, though, with a new leak now touting the adoption of silicon-carbon batteries for th…

Australian woman charged with poisoning 1-year-old girl, posting videos for donations, police say - CBS News

The 1-year-old girl was subjected to "immense distress and pain" for over two months, according to police in Queensland, Australia.

Journalists berate Blinken over Gaza policy at his final press conference - Reuters

Several journalists who are outspoken critics of U.S. support for Israel loudly lambasted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the war in Gaza on Thursday, repeatedly interrupting his final press conference as he sought to defend his handling of the 15…

Trump treasury pick Scott Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions, Fed independence at confirmation panel - CBS News

Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.

Everything New in iOS 18.3 Beta 3 - MacRumors

Apple provided the third beta of iOS 18.3 to developers today, and while the betas have so far been light on new features, the third beta makes some...

Personal injury powerhouse Parker Waichman goes after alcohol industry over cancer - OregonLive

Possible class-action suit is motivated by Surgeon General’s cancer advisory.

2025 NFL playoff bracket prediction and picks: Jayden Daniels ends Lions' magical season; Rams stun Eagles - CBS Sports

Here's your weekly dose of John Breech's NFL picks

NASA’s Hubble Traces Hidden History of Andromeda Galaxy - Science@NASA

In the years following the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have tallied over 1 trillion galaxies in the universe. But only one galaxy stands out as the most important nearby stellar island to our Milky Way — the magnificent Andromeda gala…

Surprise finding sheds light on what causes Huntington's disease, a devastating fatal brain disorder - 9News.com KUSA

The findings “were really surprising, even to us,” said one of the co-senior authors of the study.

Two lunar landers are on the way to the Moon after SpaceX’s double moonshot - Ars Technica

The landers were developed by Texas-based Firefly Aerospace and a Japanese startup named ispace.

UK Announces Probes Into Child Rape Gangs After Musk Pressure - Bloomberg

UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced a series of local probes into so-called child grooming gangs just weeks after the billionaire Elon Musk ramped up pressure on the government to hold a national inquiry into the decades-old issue.

As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing - The Washington Post

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian influenza within 24 hours.

Patricia Arquette on ‘Severance’ and David Lynch’s ‘Lost Highway’: I ‘Met My Own Shadow’ - IndieWire

Patricia Arquette talks to IndieWire about her role in 'Severance' Season 2 as well as David Lynch's 'Lost Highway'. INTERVIEW.

NASA's stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit - ABC News

One of NASA's two stuck astronauts is getting a change of scenery