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Alcaraz sets desert duel with Medvedev with No. 1 at stake

Alcaraz sets desert duel with Medvedev with No. 1 at stake

Former world number ones Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev will battle for a first Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 title after straight sets semi-final victories on Saturday.

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Unwanted visitor ruins spring break in Florida - toxic algae

Unwanted visitor ruins spring break in Florida - toxic algae

With its brilliant sun, white sand and turquoise water, Lido Key Beach would make for a perfect postcard of Florida beaches if it weren't for the dozens of dead fish lying on the shore, killed by a toxic algae bloom known as red tide.

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US Fed to balance banking woes, inflation in next rate decision

US Fed to balance banking woes, inflation in next rate decision

US central bankers face an unenviable task when they gather in Washington next week: tackling persistent inflation without adding to financial sector turmoil after Silicon Valley Bank's rapid collapse.

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How AI could upend the world even more than electricity or the internet

How AI could upend the world even more than electricity or the internet

The rise of artificial general intelligence -- now seen as inevitable in Silicon Valley -- will bring change that is "orders of magnitude" greater than anything the world has yet seen, observers say. But are we ready?

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At least 14 killed as strong quake jolts Ecuador and Peru

At least 14 killed as strong quake jolts Ecuador and Peru

At least 14 people were killed, several were wounded and buildings were damaged in a powerful earthquake that shook Peru and Ecuador Saturday, authorities said.

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France's Ogier grabs lead in Mexico Rally

France's Ogier grabs lead in Mexico Rally

France's Sebastien Ogier took advantage of a crash by Finnish rival Esapekka Lappi to seize the overall lead by 35.8 seconds after Saturday's stages of the Mexico Rally.

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Kosovo and Serbia fail to sign agreement after marathon talks

Kosovo and Serbia fail to sign agreement after marathon talks

Kosovo and Serbia stopped short of signing a potentially landmark deal late Saturday night after holding a marathon round of talks, even as the EU hailed progress toward reaching a long-sought agreement between the arch-foes.

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Medvedev beats Tiafoe to reach Indian Wells final

Medvedev beats Tiafoe to reach Indian Wells final

Dialed-in Daniil Medvedev suppressed a late surge from Frances Tiafoe to beat the American 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) on Saturday and reach the Indian Wells final for the first time.

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Brunson return inspires Knicks to win over Nuggets

Brunson return inspires Knicks to win over Nuggets

Jalen Brunson returned from injury on Saturday and led the New York Knicks to a 116-110 NBA victory over Western Conference leader Denver on Saturday.

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UBS and Credit Suisse: similar Swiss banks with differing fortunes

UBS and Credit Suisse: similar Swiss banks with differing fortunes

UBS and Credit Suisse, the two biggest banks in Switzerland, are in takeover talks, according to several media -- a move long deemed unthinkable as the pair are so similar.

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