News archive — Page 204
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During Xi’s state dinner, Trump invited guests to visit White House ballroom site
At Thursday’s state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Donald Trump invited guests to view the White House ballroom under construction. He said it was one year from completion and could accommodate well over 1,000 guests; roughly 145 attended the dinner. -
State dinner and private talks mark Xi’s White House visit with Trump
President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House Thursday for a state dinner. CBS News reported the two held private talks on trade, AI and Taiwan; the visit followed Wednesday’s agreement to extend the U.S.-China trade truce. -
Experimental K-9 reversed vision loss and paralysis in mice with MS-like symptoms
An NIH study found experimental drug K-9 reversed vision loss and paralysis in mice with MS-like symptoms, apparently by blocking an inflammasome linked to nerve damage. Health records suggested people taking similar antivirals were less likely to develop MS or have relapses. -
PS5 players get BeamNG.drive on October 19, 2026, in Early Access
BeamNG.drive launches on PS5 on October 19, 2026, in Early Access, developer BeamNG announced September 24. The driving simulator centers on realistic vehicle damage and open-world play; mods and VR will not be available on PS5 at launch. -
Giuliani says New York followed EPA guidance on post-9/11 air safety
Rudy Giuliani denies his administration hid information about 9/11 toxic dust, saying it followed federal assurances that the air was safe. New York's Department of Investigation is preparing to examine what city administrations knew about health risks. -
Pezeshkian says Iran’s unseen supreme leader is healthy and governing
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “completely” healthy and able to govern despite his absence from public view since taking power in March. He said they last met about a month to six weeks ago for about seven hours. -
ABC and KPHE carry Thursday’s Aces-Mercury game; Fubo streams it
Las Vegas Aces face Phoenix Mercury in a WNBA matchup at Mortgage Matchup Center Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET. ABC and KPHE carry it; Fubo streams it. The Aces have clinched first-round home-court advantage; Phoenix is out of playoff contention. -
Dog-people co-op shooter Gravhounds has a free Steam playtest through Monday
Gravhounds’ free Steam playtest runs through Monday, offering a co-op wave shooter with dog-people characters, buildable cable routes and light tower-defense elements; players also mine resources and fling them across the map with a gravity gun. -
Sherrill gives Caldwell until Friday to resign after report finds sexual harassment
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign after an internal report found his conduct constituted sexual harassment and repeatedly violated state ethics rules. Caldwell’s lawyer disputed the findings; Sherrill cannot remove him unilaterally. -
Trump hails US-China ties as Xi urges cooperation at White House dinner
US President Donald Trump praised China-US ties as better than ever at a White House state dinner for Xi Jinping on Thursday. Xi said talks had produced common understanding on many issues and urged stable, cooperative relations. -
After 126 years, Della Tuscarora Atkins’ remains return to Shoshone-Paiute Tribes
The remains of Della Tuscarora Atkins, a 17-year-old Shoshone girl, have been returned to her descendants at Nevada’s Duck Valley Indian Reservation, 126 years after she died at Carlisle Indian Industrial Boarding School in Pennsylvania. -
Sophie Cunningham shares leather pregame look before Fever-Lynx finale
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham shared a TikTok showing her black crop top and leather pants before the regular-season finale against the Minnesota Lynx. Indiana entered the game 28-15 and was the fifth seed in the WNBA playoff race. -
Bloom Energy’s $20 billion backlog splits between products and long-term service
Bloom Energy has about $20 billion in backlog: about $6 billion in product orders and roughly $14 billion in service contracts paid over 5–20 years. The product book is under two years of work at current rates; Bloom plans to double capacity to 2 gigawatts by end-2026. -
Dragon Shelter’s dragon-assisted cooking charms, but its world feels small
After playing Dragon Shelter through its 14-day spring, a PC Gamer writer found its dragon-assisted cooking cute but the game small so far: play centered on a farm and tiny town, and villagers mostly provided quests. The writer had not yet seen whether other biomes open up. -
California Supreme Court orders Chad Bianco to return about 650,000 ballots
California’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco unlawfully seized about 650,000 ballots in a statewide redistricting referendum and ordered them returned to election officials. He may not handle them further except to comply with the order. -
Dumfries stars as Netherlands draw 1-1 with Germany in Nations League
Denzel Dumfries starred at right-back as the Netherlands drew 1-1 with Germany in a Nations League Group B match. He made three key passes and a game-high three interceptions, and created a clear chance in the 65th minute that Mexx Meerdink missed. -
Wildlife guide says viral bison-grizzly clip is likely AI-generated
Wildlife guide Bo Welden says a widely shared clip purportedly showing a Yellowstone bison charging a grizzly is not his footage and is likely AI-generated. Axiom had credited him with recording it in the park; the reel had passed 50,000 views. -
Netanyahu vows to continue Israel’s military campaigns as delegates leave UN
Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s campaigns in Gaza and Iran at the UN General Assembly, rejecting genocide accusations and vowing to keep fighting after dozens of delegates walked out as he took the stage. Israel’s election is due next month. -
Van Toffler explains why the 2026 VMAs are returning to Los Angeles
Producer Van Toffler says he brought the 2026 VMAs to Los Angeles because it is more convenient for performers and suits host Snoop Dogg. The Peacock Theater is the show's first West Coast venue since 2017; Madonna is set to perform after a 23-year absence. -
Bob Chapek’s memoir alleges Iger campaigned to oust him from Disney
In “Behind the Castle Walls,” former Disney CEO Bob Chapek says Bob Iger pursued a three-year campaign to oust him. Disney’s board ousted Chapek in November 2022; representatives for Iger and Disney declined to comment on the claims. -
Delegates walk out as Netanyahu defends Iran nuclear-site strike at UN
At the UN General Assembly on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling it one of his easiest decisions. Dozens of delegates walked out in protest as he approached the podium. -
Illinois needs more targets as Collin Dixon sets stadium receiving-TD record
Collin Dixon has 367 receiving yards; his seven touchdowns in three home games set Gies Memorial Stadium’s single-season receiving-TD record. The analysis says Katin Houser’s two interceptions came on forced throws to Dixon and argues Illinois needs more targets. -
Athletics open four-game series seeking to derail Astros' playoff bid
After sweeping the Angels, the Athletics open a four-game season-ending series against Houston, aiming to keep the Astros out of the playoffs. Mason Barnett makes his final start against Peter Lambert; Barnett is 1-4 with a 7.16 ERA, while Lambert is 8-10 with a 3.70 ERA. -
James Copenhaver, one of three shot at 2024 Trump rally, dies at 76
James Copenhaver, 76, one of three people shot during the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday at a Pittsburgh hospital. The medical examiner said the cause and manner of death are pending. -
Lake Tanganyika capsize leaves at least 41 dead as DRC search continues
At least 41 people died and 49 were rescued after a boat reportedly carrying about 100 people and cargo capsized on Lake Tanganyika in the DRC on Thursday. Search operations were under way for passengers still missing; the vessel was travelling from Kigoma, Tanzania, to Kalemie. -
Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon among 100-plus arrested at Netanyahu protest
Actors Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were among more than 100 people arrested Thursday in New York during a blockade protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s U.N. General Assembly appearance, according to organizer Jewish Voice for Peace.
