A wildfire near Madrid is “beyond the capacity” of firefighters to contain, Spanish officials have warned, after three fires west of the capital merged into a single blaze. Spain’s government has declared a national emergency after blazes spun out of control in several areas close to Madrid, prompting the evacuation of at least 30,000 people….
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of UBER, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22nd, 2026. Oscar Molina | CNBC For the past three years, Uber and Alphabet-owned Waymo have partnered to bring driverless rides to passengers in two major U.S. markets. That relationship is now undergoing some changes….
The same words can lead to very different conclusions depending on how they are understood. A comment intended as humour may be taken as criticism, while a simple gesture can be interpreted in several ways by different people. This ability to assign meaning is central to communication, yet it also explains why misunderstandings occur so…
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Ben Kamisar breaks down Democrats’ new…
At least 15 people have been killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, including 10 dead in ballistic missile strikes on an exhibition near Kyiv showcasing drone technology. Writing on social media, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said some 100 people had been injured in the daytime attack on the exhibition, attended by prominent members of the…
SpaceX founder Elon Musk addresses members of the media during a press conference announcing new developments of the Crew Dragon reusable spacecraft, at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, Oct. 10, 2019. Philip Pacheco | Afp | Getty Images It was a rough week for Elon Musk. Tesla shares plunged 18% during the week to close…
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Paramount Skydance has agreed to delay its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to as late as June 2027 — a multi-month delay that will ultimately raise the deal price — as the tie-up faces a legal challenge. Last week, a group of state attorneys general led by…
Every parent wonders at some point: Is my child getting everything they need to grow well? While height is often seen as something determined by genetics, experts say nutrition plays a major role in helping children reach the height they are naturally capable of achieving.In a recent Instagram post, child development expert Hitesh shared how…
Paramount Skydance has agreed to freeze its merger with rival Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Discovery until next June while a federal judge weighs an antitrust lawsuit from a coalition of state attorneys general who sued to block the $110 billion transaction. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive…
Members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to dismiss Karim Khan as chief prosecutor for alleged sexual misconduct. Elected the ICC’s third prosecutor in 2021, Khan was suspended last month. The decision to remove him was passed with 82 votes in favour. The court’s oversight body found in June he had committed a…