50 worst sci-fi movies of all time
Stacker compiled IMDb and Metacritic data from September 2022 on all sci-fi movies with more than 2,500 votes on IMDb to determine the 50 worst of all time.
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What’s behind the boom in construction business applications?
Stacker analyzed census data to expose trends and uncover possible reasons for the boom in record-setting construction business applications since 2021.
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US firepower showcased in Philippine joint combat drills
By JIM GOMEZ and AARON FAVILA Associated Press CAPAS, Philippines (AP) — Truck-mounted launchers blasted off rockets and U.S. stealth fighter jets streaked across the northern Philippine sky in a combat drill that marked the latest display of American firepower in a region where Washington has tried to deter what it warns as China’s growing
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MLB Playoffs: Alvarez, Astros resume series vs Mariners
By The Associated Press The Seattle Mariners need a new plan for locking down October-tested Astros star Yordan Alvarez, because what they tried in Game 1 certainly didn’t work. Maybe ace Luis Castillo is the answer. They’ll find out when the teams play Game 2 of their AL Division Series on Thursday in Houston, the
Continue Reading MLB Playoffs: Alvarez, Astros resume series vs Mariners
By The Associated Press The Seattle Mariners need a new plan for locking down October-tested Astros star Yordan Alvarez, because what they tried in Game 1 certainly didn’t work. Maybe ace Luis Castillo is the answer. They’ll find out when the teams play Game 2 of their AL Division Series on Thursday in Houston, with
Continue Reading Police: Missing Georgia toddler believed dead, mom a suspect
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia toddler reported missing by his mother last week is believed to be dead, according to police, and his mother has been named a suspect in the boy’s death. In a tweet late Wednesday, the Chatham County Police Department said, “We are saddened to report that CCPD and the FBI
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Taiwan chipmaker TSMC says quarterly profit $8.8 billion
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the biggest contract manufacturer of processor chips for smartphones and other products, says its quarterly profit rose nearly 80% over a year earlier to a record $8.8 billion amid surging demand. Sales rose 48% over a year ago to $19.2 billion. TSMC, headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, makes
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Rituals play role in creating Italian government
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — With its dozens of “revolving door” governments, Italy might give the impression that carving out new ruling coalitions is quick work. But the process can take weeks, even months, especially if a new government’s formation is prompted by the premature demise of Parliament. That’s the case now.
Continue Reading Saudis say US sought 1 month delay of OPEC+ production cuts
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia says that the U.S. had urged the kingdom to postpone a decision by OPEC and its allies — including Russia — to cut oil production. OPEC announced the cuts on Oct. 5. A delay could have helped reduce the risk of a
Continue Reading Goose on loose causes delay at Padres-Dodgers playoff game
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A goose on the loose caused a brief delay during the National League playoff game between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. The bird flew into Dodger Stadium and landed in shallow right field with two outs in the eighth
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New York City announces its largest rainbow fentanyl seizure in history, eclipsing record bust from last month
By Aya Elamroussi and Rob Frehse, CNN Days after federal officials announced the largest rainbow fentanyl seizure in New York City history, an even greater quantity of the highly addictive substance has been found, prosecutors said Wednesday. Two people have been arrested and charged with multiple drug and firearm charges in connection to the seizure
Continue Reading Israeli police, Palestinians clash in east Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police and Palestinians have clashed in neighborhoods throughout east Jerusalem. It was some of the fiercest unrest the contested city has seen in months. Tensions in east Jerusalem have been surging for days, as police have conducted intensive searches in one neighborhood for the perpetrator behind a deadly shooting earlier this
Continue Reading Lawyer: Djokovic has good chance of getting Australian visa
By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A Melbourne-based immigration lawyer says Novak Djokovic will likely be successful if he applies for a visa to enter Australia for the season-opening tennis major next year despite his high-profile deportation in January. Djokovic has won nine Australian Open championships among his 21 major titles.
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Who is leading the crackdown on Iran’s protests?
By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press They show up at the first signs of protest in Iran — men in black, riding motorcycles, often wielding guns or batons. They are members of what’s known as the Basij, paramilitary volunteers who are fiercely loyal to the Islamic Republic. The shock troops of the ayatollahs have taken on
Continue Reading Police: Missing toddler believed dead, mom a primary suspect
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia toddler reported missing by his mother last week is believed to be dead, according to police, and his mother has been named a suspect in the boy’s death. In a tweet late Wednesday, the Chatham County Police Department said, “We are saddened to report that CCPD and the FBI
Continue Reading Poland sees no signs of interference in oil pipeline spill
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish operator of an oil pipeline says there are “no signs of any third-party interference” related to a leak in a pipeline that is the main source of crude oil from Russia to Germany. PERN, the operator, said in a statement late Wednesday that its technical services had located the
Continue Reading Poland sees no signs of interference in oil pipeline spill
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish operator of an oil pipeline says there are “no signs of any third-party interference” related to a leak in a pipeline that is the main source of crude oil from Russia to Germany. PERN, the operator, said in a statement late Wednesday that its technical services had located the
Continue Reading Racist remarks: Hurt, betrayal among LA’s Indigenous people
By AMY TAXIN and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bricia Lopez has welcomed people of all walks to dine at her family’s popular restaurant on the Indigenous-influenced food of her native Mexican state of Oaxaca — among them Nury Martinez, the first Latina elected president of the Los Angeles City Council. The
Continue Reading Saudi Arabia says US sought a month delay of OPEC+ decision
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia says that the U.S. had urged the kingdom to postpone a decision by OPEC and its allies — including Russia — to cut oil production which would have been just before the upcoming American midterm elections. A statement Thursday issued by the
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