Police used a water cannon in Northern Ireland after a second night of unrest linked to a Belfast knife attack. The victim’s family appealed for peaceful protest and warned against using the attack to fuel hostility toward migrants.
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team has announced its 26-player roster for the 2026 World Cup, blending veterans like Christian Pulisic with newcomers such as Matt Freese. The tournament kicks off next month with the U.S. facing Paraguay in California.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs Wednesday as investors remain optimistic despite ongoing Iran conflict and rising energy prices. Strong corporate earnings and expectations of de-escalation in the Middle East have fueled the rally.
U.S. stocks fell sharply and oil prices surged after President Trump pledged continued strikes on Iran without outlining a ceasefire plan or reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Dow dropped over 600 points as energy prices and inflation concerns rose.
Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau, amidst rising tensions with the United States due to trade disputes initiated by President Donald Trump. The situation has been described as a trade war by Canada's Foreign Minister, while the U.S. Secretary of State claims it is an effort to reset trade relations. Carney's leadership is crucial as Canada faces potential electoral changes and economic strain from U.S. tariffs, with his approach to these challenges being closely observed both domestically and internationally.
Oxford University Press has announced that the viral term “rizz” has been crowned its “word of the year” for 2023. It is defined as a noun meaning style, charm, attractiveness or the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner, and is increasingly popular among Gen Zers due to the prevalence of rizz-related memes. The OUP’s decision is a testament to the power of language to be formed, shaped, and shared within communities, before being picked up more widely in society.
The remains of Franklin P. Hall, an American airman who was shot down over France during World War II, have been identified after nearly 80 years. Hall was the left waist gunner on a B-24D Liberator when it was attacked by German air forces, and his remains were recovered and buried in a French cemetery. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has accounted for over 83,000 Americans since its establishment in 1973.