Frank Howard, former All-Star, home run champ and World Series winner, dies at 87
Former major leaguer Frank Howard has died at the age of 87.
Day: October 31, 2023
An angry mob at an Israeli university stirs fears of Jewish-Arab violence
Israel has largely avoided the kind of communal strife that shook the country during the conflict between Israel and Hamas in 2021. But the tide could be turning.
Nailed it: Matson reports profit at upper-end of analyst-beating guidance
Volumes sink across all trades for Hawaii container ship operator
WA ferry fleet loses a Seattle to Bremerton boat; strain continues
The loss of yet another ferry further hobbles an already strained system. How bad is the situation? A third of the already depleted fleet is out of service.
Apple Says BMW Wireless Chargers Really Are Messing With iPhone 15s
An anonymous reader shares a report: Users have been reporting that their iPhone 15’s NFC chips were failing after using BMW’s in-car wireless charging, but until now, Apple hasn’t addressed the complaints. That seems to have changed as MacRumors repor…
Israeli forces move further into Gaza as Netanyahu declares ‘time for war’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects calls for ceasefire, says Israeli forces making progress in Gaza raids.
Canadian among dozens killed by Hurricane Otis in Mexico
A Canadian was among dozens killed when Hurricane Otis hit Mexico’s resort city of Acapulco last week, officials said Monday.
Biden’s Support for Israel Now Comes With Words of Caution
The administration has become more critical of Israel’s response to the Hamas attacks, a shift that U.S. officials attribute to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Former NHL player Adam Johnson dies after a skate cut his neck during a game
Johnson’s neck was cut by another player’s skate during a game Saturday between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers of England’s Elite Ice Hockey League. He was 29.
Spanish World Cup star Aitana Bonmati wins Women’s Ballon d’Or
Spain and Barcelona player Aitana Bonmati has won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the first time.