WASHINGTON — The State Department has fired a press officer who was responsible for drafting Trump administration talking points about policy toward Israel and Gaza after complaints from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Officials said Shahed Ghoreishi, a contractor working for the Bureau of Near East Affairs, was terminated over the weekend following two incidents … Read more
OpenAI, the Sam Altman-led multi-billion-dollar AI startup, is officially establishing its presence in India by opening a new office in New Delhi. In a press release, the ChatGPT developer said opening an office in India reflects the company’s support for the country’s IndiaAI mission and is a sign of its commitment to “build AI for … Read more
Aryan Khan is stepping into the spotlight not just as Shah Rukh Khan’s son, but as a young filmmaker determined to make his own mark. Veteran actor Manoj Pahwa, who shared the screen with SRK in Josh (2000), calls Aryan the “spitting image” of his father, in looks, voice, and work ethic.In a chat with … Read more
Tim McManusAug 21, 2025, 03:03 PM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. PHILADELPHIA — Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson will undergo season-ending knee and ankle surgery, a league source confirmed. … Read more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska medical professionals who provide gender-affirming care for children could risk disciplinary action under a proposal set for review by the state medical board on Friday. The proposal would deem any professional who uses hormonal and surgical treatments for minors “as being grossly negligent” and subject to sanctions by the board, according … Read more
ATLANTA — Florida conservative Joe Gruters, a Donald Trump cheerleader dating back to his days as a reality TV star, is the president’s handpicked choice to be the next Republican National Committee chairman. Having no opposition, Gruters’ formal election is scheduled Friday at the Republicans’ summer meeting in Atlanta. For Gruters, the vote will complete … Read more
Elon Musk and his social media company X Corp have reached a tentative agreement to settle a lawsuit filed by former Twitter employees who said they were owed $500 million in severance pay. Attorneys for X Corp and the former Twitter employees reported the deal in a Wednesday court filing, in which both sides asked … Read more
Hrithik Roshan’s ‘War 2’ has earned ₹204.25 crore, becoming his fifth-biggest Hindi hit, surpassing ‘Super 30’. Despite this milestone, the film’s performance has received mixed reactions, falling short of expectations given its connection to the Spy Universe and the success of the original ‘War’. ‘Coolie’ has shown stronger momentum, particularly in mass circuits. Hrithik Roshan’s … Read more
The New York Yankees are once again honoring their “assistant to the traveling secretary” this season. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The first 18,000 fans at the Yankees’ Thursday matchup against the Boston Red Sox will receive a bobblehead of George Costanza sleeping under former owner George Steinbrenner’s desk. It coincides with “Seinfeld Night” at Yankee … Read more
NEW YORK — Walmart Inc. reported increases in second-quarter profits and sales Thursday as it continues to pull in price-sensitive shoppers for everyday essentials like groceries despite a challenging tariff environment. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company, the nation’s largest retailer, also increased its annual profit and sales outlook. It’s among the first group of major U.S. … Read more