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Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees to contain costs
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- Obama judge rules Trump DOJ illegally fired James Comey's daughter, rejects sweeping Article II claim7
- Anthropic files IPO paperwork as company jockeys for AI dominance amid losses6
- Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 906
- Chris Brown avoids prison, handed suspended eight-month sentence in London nightclub attack6
Politics
- In their words: Global leaders congratulate Trump critic Lula on reelection in Brazil7
- Trump's brutal Truth Social attack on Bill Maher after dinner sparks confusion online6
- Four things to know about the Israeli election6
- House Democrats call for special counsel to investigate Trump’s ties to Epstein4
- Blanche gets combative over DOJ lawsuit alleging potential confusion in Alaska Senate race4
- Catholic bishops regret Trump meeting, saying they were used for ‘political purposes’3
- Judge grants bond to man accused of smashing Iwo Jima statue with sledgehammer3
- Average price of gasoline during Trump's term now exceeds Biden's, as midterms loom3
- Thousands of observers are expected to descend on polling places to monitor the vote on Election Day4
- ICE mocks deportation 'sob story' on '60 Minutes' — and dismantles its narrative with one inconvenient detail3
- Michigan man says "Jewish safety" depends on voting for Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed3
- Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign tour thrown into chaos as Ohio venues refuse to host him after wild ad featuring rival's estranged mother3
Crime
- At least 60 dead in Islamist massacre of Christians in Ethiopia
- Home Secretary vows to leave 'no stone unturned' as she announces independent review of Henry Nowak murder amid 'two-tier policing' claims
- Angel mom confronts Indian illegal immigrant truck driver who killed her son, his wife in Oregon crash
- Ex-Cowboys Star Dez Bryant Claims Police Pointed Gun at Him in Front of Daughters
- NYC: Woman Charged for Attacking Jews With Syringe
- Protesters kill longtime nurse treating Ebola patients in Congo
- Jordan: 3 arrested over deadly church attack4
- Met should have passed on child sex abuse allegations against Thomas Markle to the FBI, former police chief says
Most Covered · last 12h
- Student-led movement topples Serbia’s longtime ruling party6
- Eric Bauza, 'Looney Tunes' voice actor behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dead at 466
- Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup6
- Egypt's parliament authorizes military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks5
- Apple responds to user reports of broken iPhone Duo screens on new foldable phone5
- Opponents accuse Netanyahu of stoking tensions with Iran before Israel's election5
- Police arrest a 15-year-old in shooting near Florida A&M stadium5
- Students topple Vucic’s government in Serbia5
World
- ‘Paging Hezbollah’ Director Justin Folk Reveals Why Mossad Wanted the Terrorists Injured, Not Dead4
- Macron promises measures in response to French students’ demands after weeks of unrest4
- Ballon d’Or 2026: Full Nominees List, Voting Rules and Start Time for Historic London Ceremony
- UK sanctions senior Sudanese commanders 'implicated in rape campaign'3
- 'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year
- Pro-Israel Billionaire Warns Israeli Candidates Are Hurting US Support, Faces Backlash
- Major clean-up under way after two storms cause havoc in Britain
- Israel committing crimes against humanity in occupied West Bank: UN3
- No 10 clarifies Andy Burnham’s stance on freedom of movement
- Algeria’s president orders troop deployment to neighbouring Niger
- French student union leaders call for 'continued mobilisation' after meeting PM
- France Is Burning. Meanwhile America Is a Tinderbox
More Top Stories
- I tested the new Amazon Kindle for a week. Here’s why it’s the one you probably want3
- Buses out, shoppers in: London's Oxford Street goes traffic-free
- Chrishell Stause and partner G Flip split after four years
- ‘The Social Reckoning’ Director Aaron Sorkin Insists “Immersive” Actor Jeremy Strong is “Not A Nut”: “I Don’t Think It’s The Way He Likes To Work. I Think It’s The Only Way He Knows How To”
- The Mecca Pact: Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani officials meet in Tehran
- LA mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman calls herself both a 'capitalist' and 'democratic socialist'
- Who is Gadi Eisenkot? Former top Israeli general seeking to oust Benjamin Netanyahu
- First confirmed Ebola patient in Nigeria evacuated to Switzerland
- Texas Barbecue Restaurant Blames ‘Rogue Employee’ for Allowing Paxton Event
- Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Minimum Wage’ On Netflix, A Comedy About A Group Of Teens Barely Running A Pizzeria
Business & Markets
- NBA Reaches Deal With Prediction Markets Kalshi and Polymarket4
- Dollar General overcharged shoppers, FTC and states allege in lawsuit3
- Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady in October. Here's what that means for consumers3
- Bon Secours Affiliate to Acquire Surgery Partners in $5.7 Billion Take-Private Deal
- Brazilian Markets Crash After Lula’s Surprise Election Win Stuns Investors
- This strategist says it’s a matter of when, not if, the AI bubble pops. Here’s how to prepare for that
- My wife has only $80,000 saved for retirement. I have $2.2 million. Am I wrong to be shocked?
- Seahawks’ perfect Justin Herbert trade offer if Chargers decide to jump ship on franchise QB
- The Athletic Names the Red Wings’ Ideal Larkin Trade Partner
- McDonald’s new bet on chicken hits a snag as franchisees say the birds are too big
Sports & Culture
- WNBA Finals Game 6 moved to early afternoon with Dream to host Valkyries at State Farm Arena4
- 3 realistic trade options as Chiefs are 'calling around' NFL for WR help
- Demand for Brewers World Series gear skyrockets, sets MLB sales record
- Tom Brady whips out $500K rainbow Rolex for Lions vs. Packers game
- WWE Raw live results (Oct. 26): Updates, grades for tonight's Becky Lynch vs. Stephanie Vaquer grudge match
- Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Justin Boone's top defenses to stream for Week 8
- Smotherman Clinches Back-To-Back Wins With Bermuda Playoff Victory
- Premier League Power Rankings: Manchester United falling fast; Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth rise
- Jeremy Fears Jr. makes Cousy Award Preseason watchlist
- Kentucky's surprise, Arkansas' gnarly freshmen and a colossus Duke-Kansas duel headline exhibition takeaways
Sports ›🏈 HS Flag Football
Watch list · CIF Southern Section
- Los Alamitos 15-11 · Sunset League 6th (3-9)
#121 California · #64 CIF-SS · #67 LA metro
Last: Palos Verdes 20, Los Alamitos 6 (Oct 20, CIF-SS · Division 1) - Huntington Beach 21-5 · Sunset League 2nd (10-2)
#4 California · #4 CIF-SS · #4 LA metro · #7 national
Next: vs Mater Dei, Wed Oct 28, 5:00 PM · CIF-SS · Open Division
National Top 10 MaxPreps, upd. Oct 19
| 1 | JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, CA) | 24-0-0 |
| 2 | St. Charles North (St. Charles, IL) | 26-0-0 |
| 3 | Orange Lutheran (Orange, CA) | 16-4-0 |
| 4 | Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, CA) | 20-4-0 |
| 5 | Greenbrier (Evans, GA) | 10-0-0 |
| 6 | Chaparral (Parker, CO) | 17-0-0 |
| 7 | Huntington Beach (CA) | 21-4-0 |
| 8 | Moody (AL) | 16-0-0 |
| 9 | Central (Phenix City, AL) | 12-2-0 |
| 10 | Prospect (Mt. Prospect, IL) | 21-1-0 |
California Top 10 MaxPreps, upd. Oct 26
Full rankings →National stat leaders MaxPreps, Fall 26-27 season to date
| Passing Yards | 7624 | Chloe Gillis, Tesoro (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) |
| Rushing Yards | 3083 | Jade Skipps, North Pole (AK) |
| Receiving Yards | 3499 | Kyla Ruiz, Ontario Christian (Ontario, CA) |
| Total Points | 533 | Bri Parrent, Colony (Palmer, AK) |
| Total TDs | 62 | Olivia Elsokary, Westlake (Westlake Village, CA) |
| Total Flag Pulls | 262 | Amera Collins, Moreno Valley (CA) |
| Sacks | 111.0 | Milo Joi Sievers, Roosevelt (Eastvale, CA) |
| Interceptions | 38 | Bailey Litt, Temecula Prep (Winchester, CA) |
Stats: MaxPreps, as published; fetched 10:56 AM PT. Girls varsity, fall 2026.
- Arizona College Prep (Chandler, AZ) Flag Football7
- CIF-SS playoffs: First round girls flag football and volleyball7
- St. James Academy wins inaugural Kansas flag football championship after tragic crash7
- High school flag football: Southern Section playoff scores6
- Photo Galleries - Hertford County Bears (Ahoskie, NC) Flag Football
- Flag Football: State Titles Decided in 5A, 4A
- No. 14 Huntington Beach (CA) Vs San Marcos (CA)
- Middle School Showcase: Hyde Park Middle School and Garside Junior High School
Sports ›🏉 Rugby
- Australia survive almighty Fiji scare to stay unbeaten at Rugby League World Cup7
- Tadhg Furlong cited after testicle grab allegation as Nations Championship participation in doubt
- 'I shouldn't have made it out alive': Meet the USA army vet preparing for the World Cup3
- USA Rugby Women’s U18s selected to represent USA in Senegal for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
- France forced into squad changes as injuries mount for Fabien Galthié ahead of Nations Championship3
- Historic Eagles win in Nashville moves USA up the World Rugby rankings
- Bristol sign Auvaa following Saracens sacking
- Wheelaroos out to 'send a message' in pursuit of breakthrough World Cup title
Tech DeskUC & VoIP · Tech · Science · History
📞UC & VoIPUnified comms · VoIP · SIP · contact center · carriers
- AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Fight FCC Satellite Proposal That Helps SpaceX7
- Braiin Targets USD 56.9 Billion CX Software Market with Agentic AI Expansion and Major Upgrade to RADIUS CX Platform3
- Crexendo Welcomes Back Snom as 2026 User Group Meeting Event Sponsor3
- RingCentral, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $97.86, Implies 23% Upside7
- Is StarHub Down? Latest Network Outage Reports, Mobile Data Disruptions, Broadband Issues and Connectivity Status
- RingCentral (RNG) PT Raised to $105 at Rosenblatt3
- Infuriating reason major California city’s entire 911 system went down for two days
- Noble Mobile acquires SmartLess Mobile
- Genesys Hack Exposes Customer Data From Internal Systems
- Big Three warn that running D2D in 5G bands will cripple network performance
- Vonage Identity Insights API wins gold in cybersecurity category
- Verizon revamps FWA with mmWave 'breakthrough' to match fiber speeds
💻Tech & AIAI · big tech · cyber
- Meta eyes record $95 billion equity raise to fund AI expansion4
- SpaceX locks in $40B GPU financing deal with Apollo4
- Elon Musk says more than 200 neoclouds face 'guppy-level death'3
- Anthropic expands AI support for nonprofits as it files to sell shares to the public3
- Anthropic reveals $80 billion loss, surging revenue as it prepares to go public
- Google Fitbit Edge Review: I Still Prefer the Air (2026)
- Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know
- Anthropic outlines AI risks toward humanity, losses in SEC filing
- Mapping the hidden global labor powering AI
- Apple just revealed the iPad Mini I’ve always wanted. But is it worth the new price?
🔭ScienceSpace · physics · life · earth
- NASA ends Swift space telescope mission after failed rescue attempt
- Scientists produce less disruptive research as they age, but their breakthroughs are more likely to last
- Hidden chromosome structures reveal greater complexity in how roundworms organize DNA
- The power of poop: Why conservationists love animal scat
- Ancestors all around—millions of dead people linger in Americans' memories
- AI-powered robotic laboratory paves the way for discovering next-generation heat-resistant coatings
- Two distinct sleep stages emerge in jumping spider, including a REM-like state
- Audit reveals suspected fabricated references across physics, chemistry, engineering and computing journals
🏛️HistoryArchaeology · discoveries · features
On this day · October 26
- 2004 Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, considered one of the best video games ever made, in North America.
- 1905 The Saint Petersburg Soviet held its first meeting, becoming the first elected body in Russia to represent workers.
- 1341 The Byzantine army proclaimed chief minister John VI Kantakouzenos as emperor, triggering a civil war between his supporters and those of John V Palaiologos, the heir to the throne.
Source: Wikipedia
- Archaeologists may have just found the world's oldest shipwreck5
- What really sparked the Tudor Reformation?
- Shamonda Virus Infected and Killed a Person for the First Time. Here's What to Know About the Pathogen Usually Found in Livestock
- 6 Historic Lighthouses You Can Visit Across the US
- 4,000-Year-Old Dog Paw Prints Found at Tavşanlı Höyük in Türkiye3
- What Amy Poehler’s New Series, ‘Dig,’ Gets Right About Archaeology
- Ruins of two lost villages that were abandoned 80 years ago unearthed at drought-hit reservoirs