SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test of a short-range ballistic missile and long-range artillery on Thursday and stressed the importance of combat readiness of the country's nuclear forces, state media reported on Friday. The test, which also included an inspection of the operational reliability...
Shohei Ohtani Could Have Landed 15-Year Deal, Agent Says, but He Didn’t Want to Risk Skills Decline
INGLEWOOD — Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through age 44, agent Nez Balelo said Thursday, explaining the two-way superstar didn't want to risk a decline in his skills while under the big deal. Balelo pulled back the curtain that shrouds Ohtani a bit when he spoke at...
White House Overhaul of Troubled US Air Traffic Control System Will Cost ‘Lots of Billions’
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of a U.S. air traffic control system that it said still relies on floppy disks and replacement parts found on eBay and has come under renewed scrutiny in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures. The plan calls...
US Military to Start Kicking out Transgender Troops Next Month, Memo Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued internal instructions to the Pentagon to start kicking out transgender troops who do not elect to leave on their own by June 6, according to a memo obtained by Reuters. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for...
Los Angeles Coliseum and SoFi Stadium to Share Opening and Closing Ceremonies for 2028 Olympics
LOS ANGELES — It'll be a mix of old and new for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympic Games. The historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in nearby Inglewood will share the ceremonies, city officials announced Thursday, confirming what was...
Jennifer Aniston’s Alleged Stalker Appears in Court Shirtless and a Judge Orders a Mental Evaluation
LOS ANGELES — A judge on Thursday ordered that a man who authorities say crashed his car through the front gate of Jennifer Aniston's home must go through mental-health court to determine whether he is competent to face felony stalking and vandalism charges. Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, appeared shirtless and...
Gas Up and Go: These Car Shows Are the Ultimate Road-Trip Destinations
If you're a car enthusiast, you've most likely been to a car show or two in your lifetime. These events feature prized vehicles from fellow car lovers, collectors, and drivers, and are can't-miss affairs for any motorhead seeking like-minded individuals and to gawk at their rides. Participants usually line up...
Joe Biden Blames Kamala Harris’ Loss on Sexism and Racism and Rejects Concerns About His Age
NEW YORK — Former President Joe Biden says he's responsible for Donald Trump's victory last fall, but he attributes Kamala Harris' loss, at least in part, to sexism and racism. Biden, who left office in January, addressed the Democrats' disastrous 2024 election, concerns about his age and Trump's divisive leadership...
Average US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Steady at 6.76%, Near Highest Levels This Year
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. held steady this week, not far from its highest levels this year, but below where it was a year ago. The rate stood at 6.76% for the second week in a row, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year...
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Gets 12 Years Prison for Crypto Fraud
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former chief executive of bankruptcy cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, was sentenced on Thursday to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty in December to securities fraud and commodities fraud. Mashinsky's sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge John Koeltl in Manhattan,...