Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter
Berkshire Hathaway is increasing the size of its stake in Google’s parent company and beefing up its holdings in homebuilders, according to the conglomerate’s latest snapshot of its investment portfolio. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company also continued to pare its stake in financial companies and a number of other stocks inContinue Reading
Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test cricket win in Australia
Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world., Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world. Bangladesh chased down 57 runs to complete a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia in the series opener inContinue Reading
How a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in Gaza
In Gaza the struggle to find lighters can mean the difference between cooking a meal or going to bed hungry., Gaza City — Rabab Deifallah sits inside her tent, clutching a small, battered lighter. She presses it once, then again, trying to produce a spark strong enough to ignite aContinue Reading
Court ruling narrows pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients
A new ruling by an administrative immigration court ends a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients who are married to U.S. citizens., Read MoreContinue Reading
Iran urges U.S. to ‘accept the reality of defeat’
A defiant Iran called on the U.S. to “accept the reality of defeat and stop indulging in delusions” after Traitor 47 suggested that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a “territory of the United States.” NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Can American Airlines Close The Profit Gap With Delta & United?
American Airlines was founded in 1930 through a merger of 80 airlines. It wouldn’t be until 2013 that American as we know it today was born through a merger with US Airways. With over 223 million passengers carried in 2025, the oneworld carrier remains one of the world’s largest airlinesContinue Reading
Why Delta Air Lines’ Quiet Exit From Minneapolis Marks The End Of The DC-9 Era In America
In May 2026, Delta Air Lines quietly ended all Boeing 717 service at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The aircraft had been a fixture at MSP for over a decade under Delta, and the T-tail silhouette it shares with the DC-9 had been a constant presence at the airport for roughlyContinue Reading
Hurricane Lala pounds Hawaii’s Big Island, is set to make rare landfall | DW News
Hurricane Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 storm as it barrels toward a rare landfall on Hawaii’s Big Island, which hasn’t seen a direct hit in 155 years. Officials have told residents to prepare for “life-threatening” conditions, including floods and mudslides. #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ FollowContinue Reading
Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive
Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls., NewsFeed Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after the Houthis stepped up attacks on government-held areas, including Marib and the strategic port of Makha. The escalation hasContinue Reading
Who killed Tupac? What to know about the trial of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis
Three decades after rapper Tupac Shakur’s death, a former California gang boss is the first person to be prosecuted., Three decades after the killing of Tupac Shakur shocked the music world, a man in his 60s is finally going on trial for allegedly orchestrating the shooting. The mystery of whoContinue Reading
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems
As sea levels rise due to climate change, encroaching sea water will likely make freshwater environments saltier. In a new study, MIT researchers have shown how that increase in salinity might affect microbial ecosystems found in environments such as rivers and estuaries. These microbial communities play important roles in theContinue Reading
A 30-year-old fossil was hiding bones from a mysterious ancient sea monster
Fossils collected in Osaka more than 30 years ago have revealed a surprise hiding in plain sight: four previously unrecognized bones from a giant Cretaceous mosasaur. Among them is the first confirmed premaxilla—the frontmost bone of the upper jaw—ever identified in a Japanese mosasaur fossil. Even more intriguing, parts ofContinue Reading
APOD: 2026 August 16 – Milky Way over Yellowstone
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 16 – Milky… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written byContinue Reading