Advertisement

Blog

Israeli government raids, shutters Al-Jazeera

World News // 8 minutes ago

Israeli government raids, shutters Al-Jazeera

May 5 (UPI) -- The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raided the Jerusalem offices of Al-Jazeera and shuttered the news broadcaster as critics blasted the move as a blow to press freedom.

On This Day: Thailand crowns 1st new king in nearly 7 decades

Top News // 6 hours ago

On This Day: Thailand crowns 1st new king in nearly 7 decades

Famous birthdays for May 5: Nathan Chen, Danielle Fishel

Entertainment News // 6 hours ago

Famous birthdays for May 5: Nathan Chen, Danielle Fishel

Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby in three-way photo finish

Sports News // 13 hours ago

Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby in three-way photo finish

Houston braces for more heavy rain as overflowing rivers force evacuations

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

Houston braces for more heavy rain as overflowing rivers force evacuations

May 4 (UPI) -- The Houston area is facing more heavy rain over the weekend as the region struggles to cope with widespread and "historic" flooding that has triggered evacuation orders.

Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway posts record $189B in cash reserves

U.S. News // 16 hours ago

Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway posts record $189B in cash reserves

May 4 (UPI) -- Investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported first-quarter earnings of $11.2 billion and revealed it is now holding a record-high total $189 billion in cash reserves.

Russia puts Ukraine's Zelensky on 'wanted' list; charges not specified

World News // 17 hours ago

Russia puts Ukraine's Zelensky on 'wanted' list; charges not specified

May 4 (UPI) -- The Russian Interior Ministry on Saturday placed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a criminal "wanted" list for unspecified charges.

Air Force secretary gets taste of future of aviation combat in AI-piloted craft

Science News // 17 hours ago

Air Force secretary gets taste of future of aviation combat in AI-piloted craft

May 4 (UPI) -- An AI-piloted experimental fighter gave Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall a glimpse of the future during a relatively low-speed demonstration flight this week.

Floods cause state of emergency in southern Brazil

World News // 17 hours ago

Floods cause state of emergency in southern Brazil

May 4 (UPI) -- Nearly 60 people have died in massive floods and landslides in southern Brazil caused by days of heavy rain, local officials say.

Hopes for Gaza cease-fire surge with new negotiation round; Israel downplays progress

World News // 18 hours ago

Hopes for Gaza cease-fire surge with new negotiation round; Israel downplays progress

May 4 (UPI) -- Hopes for a Gaza cease-fire surged Saturday as a Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt for negotiations on a deal to release long-held hostages, but Israeli officials downplayed the possibility.

Biden administration expands Affordable Care Act to DACA recipients

U.S. News // 18 hours ago

Biden administration expands Affordable Care Act to DACA recipients

May 3 (UPI) -- The Biden administration Friday expanded healthcare to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals migrants, removing a prohibition on Affordable Care Act eligibility, effective Nov. 1.

Kevin Spacey defends himself against fresh accusations in upcoming documentary

Entertainment News // 18 hours ago

Kevin Spacey defends himself against fresh accusations in upcoming documentary

May 4 (UPI) -- Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey is shooting back at new allegations of inappropriate behavior detailed in an upcoming British television documentary.

New York AG releases footage of deadly police shooting of man holding scissors

U.S. News // 18 hours ago

New York AG releases footage of deadly police shooting of man holding scissors

May 4 (UPI) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday released police body cam footage from the two officers involved in the shooting death of a Queens man on March 27. Each video runs for about 3 minutes.

Canadian RCMP arrests 3 in connection to slaying of prominent Sikh separatist

World News // 18 hours ago

Canadian RCMP arrests 3 in connection to slaying of prominent Sikh separatist

May 4 (UPI) -- Federal police in Canada have arrested three Indian nationals accused of the assassination of a prominent Sikh separatist leader last year and are not ruling out "connections to the government of India."

Mexican authorities charge 3 linked to disappearance of Australian brothers

World News // 19 hours ago

Mexican authorities charge 3 linked to disappearance of Australian brothers

May 4 (UPI) -- Mexican officials on Saturday said they charged three people in connection with the disappearance of three tourists who went missing in Baja California last month.

Bad weather prompts cancellation of star-studded Lovers & Friends Festival in Vegas

Music // 20 hours ago

Bad weather prompts cancellation of star-studded Lovers & Friends Festival in Vegas

May 4 (UPI) -- Saturday's Lovers & Friends music festival in Las Vegas -- which was supposed to include performances by Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige and Usher -- was canceled due to anticipated bad weather.

Colo. organizers cancel Kristi Noem's GOP fundraiser due to 'death threats'

U.S. News // 20 hours ago

Colo. organizers cancel Kristi Noem's GOP fundraiser due to 'death threats'

May 4 (UPI) -- Local Republican Party officials in Colorado say they canceled a scheduled fundraiser for South Dakota governor and U.S. vice presidential hopeful Kristi Noem due to alleged death threats.

London Mayor Khan wins 3rd term as ruling Tories see big losses across Britain

World News // 20 hours ago

London Mayor Khan wins 3rd term as ruling Tories see big losses across Britain

May 4 (UPI) -- London Mayor Sadiq Khan officially secured a third term on Saturday as local election results across Britain showed the ruling Conservative Party suffering heavy losses across the board.

Russian crypto criminal pleads guilty to U.S. money laundering charges

U.S. News // 21 hours ago

Russian crypto criminal pleads guilty to U.S. money laundering charges

May 4 (UPI) -- High-profile Russian cryptocurrency player Alexander Vinnick has pleaded guilty to U.S. charges of conspiring to launder more than $9 billion as one of the operators of the BTC-e exchange.

Poland says it too targeted in Russian cyberattacks across Europe

World News // 21 hours ago

Poland says it too targeted in Russian cyberattacks across Europe

May 4 (UPI) -- The Polish government says it was also the target of a Russian-backed hacking group that European and U.S. officials claim has carried out a series of cyberattacks against democratic institutions in Europe.

Prev

Page 1 of 116

Advertisement

Advertisement