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Treasury Official Issues Warning on Unregulated Digital Currencies
"Malign" actors, including terrorists, could use cryptocurrencies and other digital assets to hide their identities without more oversight, saysDeputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo.Inc. - Business -
How the Athletics fled Oakland for Sacramento -- and what's next
The divorce always seemed inevitable. Still, the team's final week in Oakland had plenty of twists and turns.ESPN - Sports -
Hog wild! Arkansas erupts as Calipari's officially introduced
John Calipari was introduced Wednesday in his new post as Arkansas basketball coach. He addressed his new job — and his old one at Kentucky.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Transformers/GI Joe Crossover Movie Officially Announced
During the '80s, Hasbro treated the G.I. Joe and Transformers toy lines like two separate completely franchises although their respective animated series hinted that they shared the same universe. Now, the crossover is finally going to take place ...GameSpot - Tech - Entertainment -
Police official shot to death in Mexico's resort of Acapulco
Acapulco is still struggling to recover after being hit by Category 5 Hurricane Otis in October.CBS News - Top stories -
'Don't' - Biden warns Iran against attacking Israel
Israel says it is ready to defend itself against retaliation for an attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria.BBC News - Top stories -
MoD official took £70,000 in secret payments
Jeffrey Cook, 67, from Ceredigion was jailed after being convicted of misconduct in public office.BBC News - Top stories -
The Minecraft Movie Has Officially Wrapped Filming
After a short delay, the Minecraft movie started filming in January and in just three months wrapped principal photography. Star Jason Momoa posted on his Instagram Friday showing the movie's cast and expressing his excitement about the ...GameSpot - Tech - Entertainment -
Israel closes schools in anticipation of Iran strike: Officials
Israel will close schools and limit trips country-wide in anticipation of retaliatory strikes from Iran, military officials said Saturday. The temporary closures, announced by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) chief military spokesperson Daniel Hagari, ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Lawmakers react to Iran's drone attack on Israel
Iran launched a missiles and drone attack on Israel on Saturday, in retaliation for the alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian embassy that took out two senior Iranian officers. The attack started late Saturday night local time in Israel. Israel ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Clark goes first to Fever, leads 'generational class'
In what had been a long-anticipated move, the Indiana Fever officially selected Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark with the first pick in Monday night's 2024 WNBA draft. Stanford's Cameron Brink was the second player off the board, to the Los Angeles ...ESPN - Sports -
Israel will respond to attack from Iran, officials say
The chief of staff for the Israeli military said there will be a response to the drone and missile attack Iran launched over the weekend. With the fear of sparking a wider regional war, many world leaders are calling for restraint. Debora Patta ...CBS News - World - Israel -
Trumpism is officially the new fourth branch of government
And it wields more raw power than the legislative, judicial and executive branches combined.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Columbia officials dodge pitfalls that caught Harvard, Penn
A quartet of Columbia University officials largely avoided a viral breakout moment in a Wednesday House hearing on antisemitism, but they still struggled in multiple areas when peppered with questions from Republican lawmakers. The viral ...The Hill - Politics -
Foreign investor in Ukraine accuses officials of corruption
Anglo-German businessman makes extortion claims against figures in security services and presidential administrationFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Iran Smuggles Arms to West Bank, Officials Say, to Foment Unrest With Israel
The covert operation, described by U.S., Iranian and Israeli officials, is heightening concerns that Iran is seeking to turn the West Bank into a flashpoint in its shadow war with Israel.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Hepatitis C cases dropped in the US. Health officials unsure if it's a blip or trend
Federal health officials say that new U.S. hepatitis C infections dropped slightly in 2022ABC News - Health -
Biden pressure on Israel not enough, say dissenting US officials
Seven current and former government officials tell the BBC the Biden administration must press its ally further.BBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Stop What You're Doing: The Rhode ‘Lip Case’ Is Officially Back In Stock
Rhode's 'Lip Case', as debuted by Hailey Bieber herself, will soon be available to buy. Here's when, where and how to get your hands on it.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Oil prices finish higher on talk of potential for Iran strike on Israel
Oil futures finished sharply higher on Wednesday, buoyed by speculation that Iran will soon wage an attack on Israel following Israel’s strike on Iran’s embassy in Syria earlier this month.MarketWatch - Business - Israel -
Accused killer reportedly leads officials to missing teen's remains
James Brenner, the man charged in Dylan Rounds' death, reportedly led authorities to the burial site.CBS News - Top stories -
Top Transportation Safety Official Vows 'Fierce' Advocacy in New Term
As accidents make new on air, land, and at sea, National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy promises to push for greater oversight as the agency's caseload grows.Inc. - Business -
Draymond calls out inconsistent officiating in Warriors-Lakers game
Draymond Green called out the "crazy" inconsistent officiating after the Warriors' 134-120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Knicks clinch spot in 2024 NBA playoffs, officially avoiding Play-In Tournament
The Knicks have clinched a spot in the 2024 NBA playoffs, avoiding the potential of winding up in the Play-In Tournament.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Joaquin Niemann and LIV Golf are facing an Official World Golf Rankings reckoning
For LIV Golf's top-ranked player, Joaquin Niemann, a special invitation was his only ticket to the Masters. He's one of many LIV stars currently at risk of missing out on future majors.ESPN - Sports - LIV Golf -
US seeking to deter Iran from strike on Israel, officials say
US declaring commitment to Israeli security while also working to prevent regional war, say officials. The US is seeking to deter Iran from carrying out a retaliatory strike against Israel with concerted declarations of commitment to Israeli ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
First senior Biden official says famine has begun in Gaza
A senior Biden official said Wednesday that famine is underway in the Gaza Strip as Israel presses forward with its war against militant group Hamas. Humanitarian aid groups have been warning for weeks that a famine is looming in Gaza amid a lack ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
U.S. Official Heads to Israel Amid Fears of Iranian Attack
U.S. officials have said they are bracing for a response to a strike in Syria this month that killed several senior Iranian commanders.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Police official is shot to death in Mexico's troubled resort of Acapulco
The head of traffic police has been shot to death in Mexico’s troubled Pacific coast resort of AcapulcoABC News - World -
NBA Awards: Official picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year and every individual honor
With the 2023-24 NBA season coming to an end, here's one voter's awards ballot, breaking down the top candidates — and declaring the winners.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Local officials increasingly targeted for threats and harassment, new data shows
Threats and harassment against local public officials rose in 2023, according to research tracking political violence and hostility provided to NBC News.NBC News - Politics -
Convicted killer Paul Flores stabbed in prison by another inmate, officials say
It marks the second time in the past nine months that Flores has been attacked while in prison.CBS News - Top stories -
WSJ Dollar Index Posts Largest Weekly Point and Percentage Gain Since Feb. 23'
The WSJ Dollar Index posted its largest one-week point and percentage gain since Feb. 2023, snapping a two-week losing streak.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oakland officials vote to add "San Francisco Bay" to airport's name
Officials with the Port of Oakland on Thursday voted in favor of changing the name of the city's airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite a threatened lawsuit by San Francisco over what it calls a trademark violation.CBS News - Top stories -
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Oakland city officials vote to include 'San Francisco' in airport's name
A lawsuit threat looms over the decision to rename the Oakland airport's name to 'San Francisco Bay Oakland International' KNTV's Gia Vang reports.NBC News - Politics -
Fed Official Sees 2 Rate Cuts This Year Despite Persistent Inflation
Boston Fed president Susan Collins says the central bank won't rush its plans to lower interest rates.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
Middle East Crisis: Biden’s Message to Iran Over Impending Attack: ‘Don’t’
The president said he expected Iran to strike Israel “sooner than later.” Americans and officials from other nations are engaged in a furious diplomatic effort to try to prevent a wider war.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Oakland officials vote to include 'San Francisco' in airport's name, despite opposition
Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite San Francisco threatening a lawsuit over what it says is a trademark violation.NBC News - Top stories -
1 dead as man intentionally crashes semi-truck into Texas DPS office: Officials
One person was killed and more than a dozen injured after a man allegedly intentionally crashed a stolen semi-truck into a Texas Department of Public Safety office.ABC News - Top stories