Fatal Crash Involving Charter Bus Carrying Students Shakes Ohio Community
A tragic accident occurred on an Ohio highway when a semi-truck rear-ended a charter bus carrying students from the Tuscarawas Valley Local School District, resulting in three fatalities and 15 injuries.
Diwali Celebration in Ayodhya Sets Record Amid Air Pollution Concerns
Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali with a record-setting lighting of over 2.22 million earthen oil lamps, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Tesla Imposes One-Year Ownership Rule for Cybertruck Buyers
Tesla has set a rule in its motor vehicle order agreement for the Cybertruck, stating that buyers must keep the vehicle for at least a year after purchase.
Iceland Declares State of Emergency Amid Fears of Volcanic Eruption in Reykjanes Peninsula
Iceland has declared a state of emergency in response to a series of earthquakes on the Reykjanes peninsula, raising concerns about a potential volcanic eruption.
Major Cyberattack Hits Australian Ports, Declared a 'Nationally Significant Incident
Australia's National Cyber Security Coordinator has labeled the recent cyberattack on logistics firm DP World as a "nationally significant cyber incident."
Bay Area's Unusual Plane Activity During APEC Conference Revealed as Promotional Stunt
Unusual planes were spotted circling over the Bay Area during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in San Francisco.
Los Angeles Leaders Tackle I-10 Freeway Closure and Traffic Woes Amid Storage Yard Fire
Los Angeles city leaders convened to address a storage yard fire causing the closure of the I-10 Freeway, preparing for expected traffic disruptions.
Southern California Braces for First Major Storm of the Season, Bringing Unusual Rainfall
The first significant storm of the season is set to hit Southern California midweek, bringing cooler temperatures and 1 to 2 inches of rain over multiple days, which is unusual for this time of year.
Anticipating Tense Biden-Xi Meeting Amidst Strained U.S.-China Relations
U.S.-China relations have entered a tense period marked by various issues such as military encounters, diplomatic disputes, and trade tensions, leading up to the in-person meeting between President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping.
Iraq's Support for OPEC+ Cuts Boosts Oil Prices, but Weekly Declines Continue Amid Demand Concerns
Oil prices rose by approximately 2% as Iraq expressed support for OPEC+'s oil production cuts ahead of an upcoming meeting.
Automakers Match UAW Wage Increases to Deter Organizing Efforts Amid Growing Interest
Several automakers, including Honda and Subaru, are matching the wage increases negotiated by the United Auto Workers (UAW) with Detroit's three major automakers.
US Consumer Confidence Declines as Inflation Worries and Global Conflicts Weigh on Sentiment
Americans' confidence in the US economy has declined, with the preliminary reading on consumer sentiment for November hitting its lowest level since May at 60.4, below economists' expectations of 63.7.
Mixed Results as UAW Workers Review Contracts with Ford, Stellantis, and GM
Workers at Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors are reviewing the new contracts proposed by their union and the Big Three automakers.
Billionaire Ron Baron Forecasts SpaceX's Value to Reach $500 Billion by 2030, Fueled by Starlink's Growth
Billionaire investor Ron Baron predicts that SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket company, will be worth around $500 billion by 2030.
Ransomware Attack on ICBC Disrupts US Treasury Market, Raising Concerns
A ransomware attack on China's Industrial and Commercial Bank (ICBC) disrupted trading in the $25 trillion US Treasury market, forcing ICBC to send trading data on a USB stick to BNY Mellon for settlement.
Philippine Authorities Accuse Chinese Ships of Aggressive Actions in South China Sea
Manila accused Chinese ships of aggressive actions, including firing water cannons and making "dangerous maneuvers," against Philippine vessels resupplying a remote military outpost in the disputed South China Sea.
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon Declines by 22.3% in the Past Year, but Challenges Remain for Lula's Zero Deforestation Goal
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon decreased by 22.3% in the 12 months through July, marking the smallest area cleared since 2018, according to government data from the Brazilian space research agency Inpe.
Rain Brings Relief to New Delhi's Toxic Air Pollution Crisis
Overnight rain in New Delhi provided some relief from the toxic air pollution that had gripped the Indian capital.
San Francisco Gears Up for APEC Conference Amidst Homelessness Challenge
Workers in San Francisco are preparing the city for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference, where politicians, executives, and journalists from around the world are expected to gather.
Biden and Xi to Hold Crucial Meeting to Restore U.S.-China Military Communications
President Joe Biden is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, aiming to revive military communications between the U.S. and China amid escalating tensions.