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- Reuters
Military spending doesn't help long-term growth, Italy's central bank chief says
Military spending and arms production do not help long-term economic growth, Italy's central bank governor Fabio Panetta said on Thursday, as NATO countries debate whether to increase defence expenditure. At a speech delivered to a Catholic organisation in Bologna, Panetta cited data showing that conflicts in the world have been increasing over the last 15 years and in 2023 reached the highest number since World War Two.
- Reuters
Los Angeles evacuees told stay away from home at least another week
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Los Angeles officials told evacuees from the wildfires on Thursday to stay away from their homes at least another week as emergency responders remove toxic waste from incinerated neighborhoods and cut off electricity and gas lines posing a hazard amid the ruins. Landslides further endangered the devastated hillsides, where leveled structures no longer hold earth in place and water from fire hoses and broken pipes has saturated the ground, adding more stress and heartache to people suffering the worst natural disaster in Los Angeles history. But the National Weather Service warned that the respite of ocean breezes and cloud cover will be short, as hazardous fire weather was forecast to return on Sunday.
- INSIDER
Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, claiming $400 million in damages
Justin Baldoni filed a $400 million lawsuit against "It Ends with Us" costar Blake Lively, and Ryan Reynolds, claiming defamation and extortion.
- The Canadian Press
Lions host Commanders on Saturday night as NFC's top-seeded team for 1st time in franchise history
Washington (13-5) at Detroit (15-2)
- Associated Press
American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the US
An American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” was extradited Thursday from France to the United States. Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, arrived in the U.S. and was being flown to Pennsylvania, a U.S. Marshals Service spokesman said. Cleary had been detained in April in Metz, France, after a three-year search.
- Insider Monkey
Is PNC Financial (PNC) Among the Best Bank Stocks to Buy in 2025?
We recently published a list of 10 Best Bank Stocks to Buy in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:PNC) stands against other best bank stocks to buy in 2025. 2024 was a stellar year for banking giants in the United States. According […]
- Cover Media
David Lynch dies at the age of 78
The prolific Hollywood director created some of the most iconic films in cinema history and was behind Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive and the hit television series Twin Peaks. The family of the two-time Oscar-nominated star announced the news of his death on Thursday with a post on Facebook. The bereaved family wrote, "It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch." "There's a big hole in the world now that he's no longer with us.”
- The Canadian Press
Operator error blamed for elevator incident that led to death of guide at former Colorado gold mine
DENVER (AP) — An incident involving an elevator at a former Colorado gold mine that led to the death of a tour guide and trapped a group of tourists for hours last year was caused by “operator error,” authorities said Wednesday.
- Engadget
Apple pauses AI notification summaries of news alerts in latest iOS beta
Apple is temporarily disabling some Notification Summaries while it works on improving the feature.
- Evening Standard
Manchester United vs Southampton LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today
Man Utd must back up good recent results against the league’s whipping boys
- USA TODAY
David Lynch, legendary director known for 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet' dead at 78
David Lynch, the legendary American director defined by a dark and surreal style, is dead at 78, his family announced on Facebook.
- The Telegraph
Migrants not interested in integration ‘should not be here’, says Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch has said that migrants who “don’t want to integrate into British culture” should not be allowed to stay in the UK.
- Canadian Press Videos
Celebrations in Tehran over news of ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas
Dozens of Hamas and Hezbollah supporters took to the streets of Tehran on Thursday evening to celebrate the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that could pause fighting in Gaza and release hostages. (AP video shot by Mohsen Ganji)
- Insider Monkey
Is Morgan Stanley (MS) Among the Best Bank Stocks to Buy in 2025?
We recently published a list of 10 Best Bank Stocks to Buy in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) stands against other best bank stocks to buy in 2025. 2024 was a stellar year for banking giants in the United States. According to a report […]
- The Independent
David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Elephant Man director, dies aged 78
The brilliant auteur whose unsettling, beautiful dreamscapes skewered the hypocrisy of the American dream has passed away at 78
- USA TODAY
New wildfire concerns in LA: Strong winds next week, mudslides. Live updates
Firefighters are making progress, officials said, but residents must be ready for a return of powerful winds that could spread flames.
- Business Insider
Taylor Kitsch is happy he never became a megastar
Taylor Kitsch stars on Netflix's "American Primeval," playing a dangerous man in the Old West. It's a major departure from "Friday Night Lights."
- The Guardian
UK to back Ukraine ‘beyond this terrible war’ with 100-year pact, says Starmer
PM visits Kyiv to agree partnership and says Putin shows no signs of wanting to stop ‘unrelenting aggression’
- The Independent
Man Utd vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League score and updates as Red Devils aim to end poor run
Ruben Amorim’s side need better performances as they look to improve their league position