(AP) — Curaçao salvaged a 0-0 draw with Jamaica on Tuesday to become the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup and will be joined by CONCACAF sides Panama and Haiti which also booked their spots. Curaçao …
Curaçao makes history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup Read MoreZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — The final six places for the 2026 World Cup will be determined by two playoff tournaments in March. Four more teams will qualify from Europe, along with two from the rest of the world. The UEFA …
World Cup 2026: What to know about the playoffs for next year’s tournament Read More(Bloomberg/Brody Ford) — Adobe Inc. is nearing a deal to buy the marketing software company Semrush Holdings Inc. for $1.9 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported, a takeover that would mark its first since the failed $20 billion acquisition of …
Adobe nearing $1.9 billion deal to buy Semrush, WSJ reports Read More(Bloomberg/Ryan Vlastelica and Carmen Reinicke) — Wall Street will get a sense of where the billions of dollars being spent on artificial intelligence are going when Nvidia Corp. reports its earnings after the bell on Wednesday. How the sinking stock …
Nvidia earnings run into a market suddenly afraid of AI spending Read More(Bloomberg/Youkyung Lee and Sangmi Cha) — AI developers’ ambitious spending plans and rapid user adoption indicate the global rally in their stocks will persist despite bubble concerns, according to Fidelity International. The recent downturn in global semiconductor stocks, ahead of …
AI stock rally to overcome bubble concerns, Fidelity says Read MoreLOS GATOS — A building that contains a wine-tasting room and nail salon has been bought in a deal that suggests investors are seeking opportunities to buy properties in small, but affluent downtowns. A South Bay group paid $4.6 million …
Los Gatos building with wine-tasting room run by area vintners is purchased Read MoreBy DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press After a disruptive U.S. government shutdown, federal SNAP food assistance is again flowing to low-income households. But in the months ahead, many participants will have to abide by new work requirements. …
What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP Read MoreBy Melissa Clark, The New York Times There are myriad ways to cook a Thanksgiving turkey, and I’ve probably tried them all. I’ve spatchcocked, grilled and splayed. I’ve wet-brined, butter-basted and chile-swabbed. But with each new recipe I try, I …
I’ve tried nearly every way to cook a turkey. This one is perfect. Read MoreNo, none of it has been blockbuster news for the Red Sox, who are expected to be the makers of some blockbuster news as the winter goes on. But as MLB’s early deadlines start trickling in–the non-tender deadline is Friday–the …
Red Sox Make 4 Trades in 1 Day as Roster Shake-Up Begins Read MoreThe Detroit Lions are coming off a rough game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday evening, November 16, where they fell in a 16-9 loss and simply looked out of sorts on the field. Not much went right for the …
Lions’ Next Game Against the Giants Just Got More Difficult Read MoreThe Cleveland Browns will be starting another new quarterback in Week 12. The Browns have started Dillon Gabriel and Joe Flacco this season, and now Shedeur Sanders will be added to the list. Sanders made his NFL debut on Sunday …
Browns Make Final Call on Shedeur Sanders’ Status For Week 12 Read MorePatrick Beverley’s legal team is pushing back hard against the assault allegations outlined in a Fort Bend County affidavit, arguing that the former Lakers’ NBA guard acted out of concern for his 15-year-old sister on a chaotic night that ended …
Patrick Beverley’s Attorney Challenges Sister’s Claims, Issues Firm Response Read MoreLeBron James’ long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Lakers came with a brutal side plot for Utah. After the Lakers’ 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz in James’ record-setting 23rd NBA season debut, Salt Lake Tribune beat writer Andy Larsen …
LeBron James Returns as Jazz Get Blasted With ‘Not Trying to Win’ Label Read MoreThe Denver Broncos are off this week, enjoying their bye at 9-2 and boasting the best record in the NFL. However, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix knows some messages are worth sharing regardless of when. Nix has been vocal this season …
Bo Nix Makes Strong Statement During Broncos’ Week 12 Bye Read MoreIf the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are truly going to be NFC contenders this season, they’re almost certainly going to need running back Bucky Irving to do so. Whether Irving comes back from a 6-game absence to face the Los Angeles …
Buccaneers Get Second Positive Injury Update on RB Bucky Irving Read MoreThe New York Rangers suffered yet another loss on November 18 to the Las Vegas Golden Knights. The defeat drops the team down to sixth in the Metropolitan Division with just 22 points in 21 games. They now have more …
Rangers Fans Question Star Player’s Effort in Latest Loss Read MoreWell, after a crazed day in which he was finally listed as available, LeBron James made his long-awaited season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the first player in NBA history to play 23 seasons in the process. However, …
LeBron James Lakers Debut Fuels Ultimate Legacy Expectations Read MoreThe Seattle Seahawks’ offensive breakout might come with a price. In a new NFL.com breakdown of the 2026 head-coach hiring cycle, offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is listed among 24 young coaches expected to draw interviews, putting him firmly on the …
Seahawks Get Good News, Bad News in New NFL Head-Coach Report Read MoreKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may be keeping his focus on the field, but his father — former MLB pitcher Pat Mahomes Sr. — is making headlines of his own. After a Facebook post criticizing Kansas City’s season went …
Patrick Mahomes’ Dad Is Taking ‘Any Bet’ That the Chiefs Still Make the Playoffs Read MoreThe Denver Broncosâ rise to 9-2 might come with a downside. In a new NFL.com breakdown of the 2026 head-coach hiring cycle, Davis Webb is listed among 24 young coaches expected to draw serious interest, putting the 30-year-old Broncos assistant …
NFL Report Delivers Major Broncos News; Denver Could Lose Rising Coach Read More