A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) ahead of the closing bell in New York City on August 5, 2024. Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything … Read more
EL PASO, Texas – A powerful Mexican drug cartel leader on Thursday made his second appearance in federal court in Texas after being taken into U.S. custody last week. Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, 76, used a wheelchair for the hearing before U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone in El Paso. Zambada, the longtime leader … Read more
We have no written evidence about how people lived in Europe during the Bronze Age (2300–800 BCE), so archaeologists piece together their world from the artefacts and materials they left behind. Unlike perishable materials such as wool or wood, it’s the metal that has been well preserved. Considerable archaeological attention focuses on elite members of … Read more
Airport security checks are necessary to travel, but when you are running late, the long lines can feel excruciating. And when every minute counts, the number of travelers in front of you can mean the difference between you making or missing your flight. Sometimes your time crunch could be because you woke up late, sometimes … Read more
Republicans were on the defensive after GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump attacked Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity in front of a group of Black journalists, drawing condemnations on both sides of the aisle. In interviews on Wednesday, Republican senators ducked, dodged, or downplayed Trump’s comments about the first Black and South Asian woman to … Read more
A parasite called Toxoplasma gondii lurks inside 1 in 3 people worldwide, hiding out in the brain and other organs. Now, scientists have hijacked this microorganism to shuttle drugs into the brain — although they’ve yet to test the invention in humans. Many drugs are difficult to deliver into the brain because the delicate organ … Read more
With all NFL training camps open, some players are already making strong impressions. Could a surprising wide receiver open the season as the Dallas Cowboys’ No. 2 option? Will a rookie running back earn significant playing time with the Los Angeles Rams? Yardbarker NFL writers identify one potential fast riser on the depth chart for … Read more
“ Brats for Harris.” “ We need a Kamalanomenon. ” “ Gen Z feels the Kamalove.” In the days since President Joe Biden exited the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Gen Z voters jumped to social media to share coconut tree and “brat summer” memes — reflecting a stark shift in tone … Read more
A food delivery messenger is seen in Manhattan. Luiz C. Ribeiro | New York Daily News | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Food from the restaurant of your choosing, delivered right to your door — at what cost? Third-party food delivery is becoming the norm for American consumers, as delivery apps like Grubhub, DoorDash … Read more
It sounded like a story ripped from a narco thriller: One of the biggest drug lords in Mexico was lured onto an airplane, flown across the border and presented to U.S. federal agents by the son of his former partner in crime. As improbable as it may seem, that is exactly what appears to have … Read more
