Sounds serious: NYC noise pollution takes a toll
Tim Mulligan moved to central Manhattan so he could be closer to work and avoid a daily ordeal on the rattling, screeching subway, just one part of the urban noisescape that tests New Yorkers every day.
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Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized top museums for their "woke" focus on subjects including "how bad Slavery was," his latest attack on the cultural institutions in a country that fought a civil war over the issue.
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US agrees to talks with Brazilian WTO delegates on tariffs
The United States has agreed to Brazil's request to enter talks with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to discuss the 50 percent tariffs imposed by Washington, according to a recent letter.
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Israel-France row flares over Macron's move to recognise Palestinian state
A row between Israel and France over Paris's plan to recognise a Palestinian state next month escalated to crisis level on Tuesday when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused President Emmanuel Macron of fomenting "antisemitism".
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Rust Mobile's 1st Closed Beta Set for November
Rust Mobile makes its public hands-on debut at gamescom, located in Hall 06.1 - C-051GThe 1st Closed Beta kicks off in early November 2025, welcoming 30,000 players from North America, Western Europe, and select regions across Asia
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White House starts TikTok account as platform in US legal limbo
The White House launched a TikTok account on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owned platform to operate in the United States despite a law requiring its sale.
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Syrian, Israeli diplomats met in Paris to discuss 'de-escalation': report
Syria's foreign minister met with an Israeli diplomatic delegation in Paris on Tuesday to discuss "de-escalation and non-interference in Syria’s internal affairs", state news agency SANA reported.
Read moreTop officers hold Ukraine talks after Trump rules out US troops
Top US and European military officers met in Washington Tuesday to discuss the mechanics of a possible Ukraine peace deal, after President Donald Trump ruled out sending American troops to back an agreement but suggested air support instead.
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Wanyonyi, the former cattle herder ready to eclipse Rudisha
Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi reckons Kenyan compatriot David Rudisha's mythical 800m world record will soon fall, but modestly downplayed his own chances given the current strength in depth in the two-lap race.
Read moreSwiatek, Ruud romp into US Open mixed doubles semis, Alcaraz, Djokovic out
Iga Swiatek shrugged off lingering weariness to partner Casper Ruud to back-to-back victories in the revamped mixed doubles competition at the US Open on Tuesday.
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