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- 2m ago
Former Eminem employee pleads guilty to selling unreleased tracks for $50,000
Joseph Strange, who worked for the rapper from about 2007 to 2021, admitted in a Detroit court that he sold at least ten unreleased tracks in 2024. Sentencing is set for 27 January 2027.
- 16h ago
Tom Skerritt, star of Alien and Top Gun, dies at 93 of natural causes, family says
Actor Tom Skerritt died on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, at the age of 93, and his family announced the death on Thursday, 22 October. He was best known for playing the flight instructor in Top Gun, the captain in Alien and the sheriff in the television series Picket Fences.
- yesterday
General Motors plans to halve vehicle development time using AI and virtual engineering
GM said on Wednesday, 21 October, that AI and virtual engineering could cut its development cycle to as little as two years. The same event unveiled an OnStar AI assistant and eyes-off highway driving due in 2028.
- 2d ago
El-Sayed faces attacks on faith and family as reported pro-Israel money backs Rogers
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is answering questions about his Muslim faith and his family ahead of the 3 November vote, while a pro-Israel lobby reportedly plans to give up to $9 million to a super PAC backing Republican Mike Rogers.
- 2d ago
Trump urges data centers to pay communities 'dividends' as midterm opposition grows
Trump says data center companies should pay communities a dividend to win over residents, as local opposition spreads ahead of the 3 November midterms. In Hazle, Pennsylvania, a $10,000 offer per household was called a bribe by residents.
- 2d ago
76ers beat champion Knicks 106-100 on NBA opening night as James and Brown debut
Philadelphia rallied past the defending champions at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, 20 October, in LeBron James's debut and Jaylen Brown's first game for the team. The 76ers trailed 58-54 at halftime, then took an 83-76 lead after three quarters and kept it.
- 2d ago
Paul George scores 38 in Celtics debut, but Pistons rally from 22 down to win 121-113
Detroit outscored Boston 23-0 in the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, 20 October, overturning a 22-point deficit in the NBA season opener. Paul George's 38 points were the most by any Celtics player on debut, but they did not prevent the loss.
- 3d ago
Trump says he has spent over $300 million on the Republican midterm campaign
Trump said he has already put more than $300 million into the Republican campaign and plans to spend over $400 million before election day, while defence stocks slide on bets that Democrats will win in November.
- Oct 16
Ocasio-Cortez transfers $1 million to El-Sayed's Michigan Senate campaign
The New York representative moved the money from her own campaign on Friday, 16 October, as the Michigan race heads toward the 3 November vote. The sum is unusually large for a House member giving to a Senate race in another state.
- Oct 14
Joni Mitchell becomes a US citizen, 62 years after moving to the country
The 82-year-old Canada-born singer-songwriter posted footage of her naturalization ceremony on Instagram on Tuesday, 13 October. She has not explained why she applied now, and her team did not respond to a request for comment from the New York Times.
- Oct 10
Obama tells Lisbon forum young leaders are needed and presidents cannot start wars without parliament
Former US president Barack Obama spoke at the sixth Game Changers Forum in Lisbon on Saturday, less than a month before the 3 November US midterm elections. Earlier that day he was received at Belém Palace by President António José Seguro.
- Oct 9
El-Sayed and Rogers trade insults in fiery Michigan Senate debate
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers faced off Thursday night in their first televised debate, less than a month before the November 3 midterms. Rogers repeatedly linked El-Sayed, who is Muslim, to Hezbollah, Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood and Al Qaeda, claims for which no evidence has been put forward.
- Oct 5
Carolina Panthers defeat Detroit Lions 32-26 behind Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan
Bryce Young completed 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday night, connecting with Tetairoa McMillan 14 times as Carolina handed Detroit its second loss of the season.
- Oct 4
Detroit Pistons sign center Jalen Duren to five-year, $200 million contract extension
The Detroit Pistons finalized a five-year contract extension worth $200 million with restricted free agent center Jalen Duren after dropping a disputed weight clause from the agreement.
- Oct 3
Dodgers beat Braves 5-3 behind Tarik Skubal and three home runs in 100-degree NLDS opener
Tarik Skubal struck out seven batters over six innings while Teoscar Hernández, Kyle Tucker, and Max Muncy homered as Los Angeles took a 1-0 series lead at Dodger Stadium.
- Oct 2
Toyota narrows gap with GM in US as gas prices boost hybrid vehicle sales
Third-quarter US auto sales declined 5.5% at General Motors and 6.6% at Ford, while Toyota expanded deliveries behind strong demand for hybrid models as gasoline hit $4.43 a gallon.
- Sep 30
Michigan daycare staff disarm child carrying loaded gun in backpack
Staff at Children's World Early Learning Center in Canton Township confiscated a loaded firearm from a toddler's backpack on Monday, leading to a parent's detention and an active warrant review by Wayne County prosecutors.
- Sep 18
Josh Allen accounts for five touchdowns as Bills beat Lions 41-31 in new stadium opener
Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores as the Buffalo Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 41-31 to inaugurate their new $2.2 billion home in Orchard Park.
- Sep 14
Buffalo Bills edge Houston Texans 36-31 behind four Josh Allen touchdowns in season opener
Josh Allen threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining to secure a 36-31 victory in Houston, marking his first career road win against the Texans.
- Aug 21
Kyle Kirkwood wins inaugural Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington as Donald Trump waves green flag
Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood won IndyCar's first Washington street race, finishing 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard after 147 laps around the National Mall.
