EC faultlines have a long history, dating back to 1989
NEW DELHI: It is not the first time that faultlines within the Election Commission are out in the open.
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Johnson calls for ‘resolution’ of Iran war
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is urging “a resolution” to the Iran war, sending the strongest signal to date that Republicans on Capitol Hill are feeling the political sting of the long-drawn conflict heading into the midterm elections. “It’s been a priority and an objective of every administration, for 50 years nearly, to ensure that Iran…
Aaron Judge Gives Injury Update, Return Timeline for MLB Playoffs Amid Calf Issue Ahead of Wild Card
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge intends to return from his right calf strain and play for the team in Game 1 of the team's Wild Card Series next Tuesday.
Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape
Essex cricketer Robin Das is charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October.
Kingpin Actor Vincent D’Onofrio Says Goodbye to Daredevil: Born Again
Wilson Fisk actor Vincent D’Onofrio has shared his reaction to the news that Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again will end with Season 3.
Sonny Gray and the Boston Red Sox host Cleveland Guardians in a potential MLB playoffs preview
Foster Griffin takes the mound for the Cleveland Guardians against Sonny Gray and the Boston Red Sox in a potential MLB Season playoffs preview.
Dodgers Lineup vs. Padres: Shohei Ohtani Returns, Not in Leadoff Spot
The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the second game of a three-game homestand against the San Diego Padres.
Gehlen Catholic hosts Woodbury Central as battle of undefeated teams set for SportsZone Game of the Week on Friday
LE MARS, Iowa (KCAU) – It’s a pair of 4-0 teams battling in Le Mars as the Gehlen Catholic Jays will host the Woodbury Central Wildcats. Two of the last thre...
Five more football games set to air as Games of the Week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Four games have aired as the KELOLAND Sports Games of the Week so far, but there are several more set for the remainder of the sea...
YouTube CEO dismisses the idea of joining Meta’s multistate child safety settlement
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan dismissed the idea of joining Meta’s multistate settlement agreement around child safety, saying the video platform already has measures in place to protect young users.
Double Fine Founder Tim Schafer Questions Economics of the Game Industry Amid Mass Layoffs and Studio Closures
Double Fine founder Tim Schafer says he no longer “understands the economics” of game development following Xbox’s mass layoffs and industry-wide studio closures.
New Rockets veteran Marcus Smart walked away from Lakers after 'disrespectful' offer
Marcus Smart felt the offer that he received from the Lakers "didn't match the way that I played."
Virginia soldier becomes 19th known death since start of Iran war
The Pentagon has officially upped the number of service members who have died in the Middle East since the start of the Iran war, adding one additional death to bring the disclosed total to 19. Capt. Bianca C. Wilkerson, 37, of Norfolk, Va., died Sept. 18 “as a result of a non-combat related incident.” She…
Voters increasingly use AI for election info despite accuracy risks
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Voters are turning to AI on politics. Is it up to the task? Artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in how voters get information about politics and elections, raising fresh questions about how the technology could influence the way voters stay informed. © AP Photo/Ryan Murphy From…
Allegations of transfer of BCI assets to trust matter of concern: Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court said Wednesday allegations of Bar Council of India's assets being transferred to a trust created by the BCI chairperson are a
Senators try to ‘get to the bottom of’ AI-powered surveillance networks amid Flock concerns
A Senate panel held the first Congressional hearing Wednesday on AI-powered surveillance cameras manufacturers, such as Flock Safety, in an attempt to “get to the bottom” of whether the technology infringes on the public’s privacy. The hearing — titled “Always Watching: Flock’s Nationwide AI Surveillance Network” — was spearheaded by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo), the…
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 Hard Mode Is No Joke — Watch AI-Controlled Orks Wipe the Floor With 2 Developers Playing Space Marines
When developers show off their games, they tend to defeat the enemy AI in spectacular fashion. But that’s exactly the opposite of what happens in the gameplay King Art Games just released for its upcoming real-time strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4.
Son of Israel’s ambassador to U.S. critically injured in ramming attack in the occupied West Bank
JERUSALEM — The son of Israel’s ambassador to the United States was gravely injured in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday.
FBI says investigating breach of ‘very sensitive’ data by hackers
Hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have detailed data on thousands of FBI employees.
Moreno, Banks warn of ‘Russiagate 2.0’ amid GOP push to probe Trump Jr. wedding party
Republican Sens. Bernie Moreno (Ohio) and Jim Banks (Ind.) warned of a situation similar to previous investigations into President Trump’s ties with Russia amid a GOP push to question Donald Trump Jr. over reporting that a Russian oligarch funded his after-wedding party. “I couldn’t care less who throws a private citizen a wedding after-party,” Moreno…
Jonah Coleman out of Broncos practice; J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey limited
The top three Broncos running backs are all on the injury report.
USC announces sellout of Coliseum for Oregon game
The Coliseum will be sold out this Saturday with Oregon in town
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington as Trump gives rare airport welcome to kick off US state visit: Top developments
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit that began with an unusual gesture from US President Donald
Aaron Judge's wild-card absence offers a glimpse of a rapidly approaching Yankees future
Entering October without a world-beating Judge is a bizarre new reality — and also one the Yankees might need to get familiar with.
Chamber of Commerce, oil groups urge Trump to reject diesel export ban
American business, energy and manufacturing groups on Wednesday urged President Trump to reject calls to impose a diesel export ban after the president said he was weighing this move in an effort to bring down rising fuel costs. Over 30 groups urged the president in a letter to “reject calls to ban or otherwise limit…
After split verdict, SC refers law on EC appointment to larger bench; decision comes amid row over EC functioning
NEW DELHI: On a day when Election Commission found itself under the scanner, a two-judge bench of Supreme Court gave a split verdict on whether the issue
Alabama has turned a decommissioned natural gas rig into two artificial reefs; one section rises 632 feet from the seafloor, preserving marine habitat that has been growing there since 1998
Far below Alabama’s Gulf Coast, a structure that once belonged to the energy industry is beginning a second life beneath the waves.
Producer of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Movie Reportedly Working on New Silent Hill Film
A new report from The Wall Street Journal states that Roy Lee, who produced Zach Cregger’s hugely-successful Resident Evil movie, is now working on a Silent Hill film.
FBI investigates apparent breach of its employee database by hackers
The hackers claim they have every agent's name, role, badge number and personal details including home address, phone numbers and spouse information.
UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair
Elisabeth Belien tells Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing she took the poison when she was just 23 years old.
Derek Carr Responds to Photo of Giants Uniform Edit amid Comeback Speculation After Dart Injury
Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr reacted to speculation that he could come back and join the New York Giants following Jaxson Dart's knee injury.
NFL: New York Giants Quarterback Jaxson Dart ruled out for the 2026 season due to knee injury
Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury in the New York Giants game on Monday against the Los Angeles Rams and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season
Fernando Mendoza Follows 'True Passion' with New Video Series Amid NFL Rookie Season with Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is launching a fiscal responsibility series called "Finance with Fernando," which the rookie described as a "practical guide for Gen Z to make the most of their money."
Somkiat Chantra To Replace Mir For Japanese Grand Prix
Photos by Honda. Honda has called up Somkiat Chantra to fill Joan Mir's factory seat at the Japanese Grand Prix, pulling the Thai rider off its World Superbi...
Wright throws cold water on diesel export ban
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Wright throws cold water on diesel export ban Energy Secretary Chris Wright threw cold water at the idea of a full ban on diesel exports Wednesday. © Greg Nash “The blunt tool of banning diesel exports definitely doesn’t work,” Wright was quoted as saying…
Bernie Sanders and Greg Casar propose AI ‘superintelligence’ ban with a 20-year jail penalty
New legislation authored by Sen. Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Casar, D-Texas, also calls for a Cabinet-level secretary of AI to regulate artificial intelligence.
Would a diesel export ban actually bring down prices?
Experts are skeptical that a diesel export ban would meaningfully reduce fuel prices in the U.S. as the Trump administration sends mixed signals about if it is considering such a move. Analysts interviewed by The Hill said that an outright ban could provide some short-term relief in certain parts of the country, but that in…
Newsom denies pressuring California AG into Paramount settlement after liberal backlash
Gov. Gavin Newsom denied on Wednesday pressuring California AG Rob Bonta to settle the Paramount Skydance antitrust lawsuit ahead of the Warner Bros. Discovery merger deal.
Travis Etienne, Chase Young limited in Saints practice
Running back Travis Etienne was among the Saints players on the team's first injury report ahead of their Week 3 game against the Raiders.