NBA Opening Night: Pistons Erase 22-Point Hole to Beat Celtics
The 2026-27 NBA season opened with Detroit rallying past Boston 121-113 despite Paul George’s 38. Recap, tonight’s games and key dates for the season.
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Trump and Zelenskyy: Rift Deepens as Oslo Peace Talks Open
Trump says someone else should negotiate for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo. What’s behind the split and what to watch next.
World Series 2026: Rays vs. Brewers Set, Game 1 Is Oct. 23
World Series 2026 is Rays vs. Brewers, two teams that have never won a title. The schedule, TV channel, how each got here and what to watch.
Alberta Referendum Results: About 76% Vote to Stay in Canada
Alberta referendum results: about 76% voted to stay in Canada, early counts show. What the result means, who said what, and what comes next.
Musk SpaceX Share Pledge: One Share for Every U.S. Kid in 2027
Elon Musk says he’ll give one SpaceX share to every kid in America next year. What it’s worth, how Trump Accounts may deliver it and what’s still unknown.
France Protests: 2,400 Arrests After Cost-of-Living Riots
France protests over living costs and schools turned into riots on Oct. 17-18. What happened, why people marched, and what Macron’s government does next.
Russia Sanctions: Trump Waives Graham Act Penalties Before Start
Trump waived Russia sanctions and tariffs in the Graham Act days before they began. What the law did, why the White House blocked it and who is objecting.
Typhoon Champi: Guam Avoids a Direct Hit, but Half Loses Power
Super Typhoon Champi’s eye passed 10 miles south of Guam on Oct. 18. What it did to the island, why it wasn’t worse and where the typhoon goes next.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Hits an 8th Province as Cases Pass 9,000
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached North Ubangi, on the border with the Central African Republic. The numbers, why it’s hard to stop and what’s next.
Hurricane Trudy Skirts Mexico’s Coast, Expected to Weaken Fast
Hurricane Trudy stayed offshore as a Category 2 storm, soaking Jalisco and Colima. Where it’s headed now, which warnings remain and how much rain is left.
Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Tops 1,200 Cases: What to Know
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has passed 1,200 cases, the state’s largest in decades. Symptoms, who’s at risk, and how to protect your family.
Strait of Hormuz Attacks: Why Ships Are Sinking and Why It Matters
Two cargo ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz this week as attacks on shipping surged. What happened, who says what, and why it hits fuel prices.