Surtain and Hufanga Out for Broncos on TNF
DENVER — The Denver Broncos will face the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football without two starting defensive backs after listing cornerback Pat Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga as out with ankle injuries. Surtain is sitting a second consecutive week after also missing Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. The two-time All-Pro and 2024
TSMC Posts Sixth Straight Record Profit as AI Chip Demand
HSINCHU, Taiwan — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported a record profit for the third quarter on Thursday, its sixth record quarter in a row, as worldwide demand for artificial intelligence chips kept its factories running near full tilt. The chipmaker said net income of NT$763.06 billion for the quarter that ended Sept. 30, a jump
School Roof Collapse in Pakistan Kills at Least 35, Mostly
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The roof of a private school caved in during classes Thursday in this northwestern Pakistani city, leaving at least 35 people dead, most of them young children. Hospital officials said most of the children who died were under 13, and a female teacher was among the victims. A rescue official said an
AI Stock Sell-Off Spreads as Korea Plunges 8% on Inflation
SEOUL, South Korea — A rout in artificial intelligence stocks deepened Thursday, sending South Korea’s main index down more than 8% and forcing a market-wide trading pause as investors weighed hotter U.S. inflation and the heavy borrowing behind the AI buildout. The Kospi closed down 8.1% at a six-month low. A circuit breaker kicked in
Anthropic Tells Investors Revenue Hit $16.8 Billion Ahead
SAN FRANCISCO — Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot, told prospective investors that quarterly revenue reached $16.8 billion for July through September as it moves toward one of the largest stock market debuts on record, people familiar with the matter said. Sales had been about $11.6 billion in the spring quarter and
North Dakota Again Tops State Finances as 24 States Fall
CHICAGO — North Dakota holds the strongest finances of any state for a second straight year, while 24 states lacked the assets to pay what they owe, according to an annual report released Thursday by a Chicago-based fiscal watchdog group. Truth in Accounting, in its 17th Financial State of the States report, found North Dakota
Lawler and Conley Clash Over ICE and Sanctuary Laws in Final
NEW YORK — Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley sparred over immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies and each other’s allies Wednesday night in their last televised debate before a race that could help decide control of the House. Lawler, who is seeking a third term in the suburban 17th District, repeatedly tied Conley
Poll Finds Independents Souring on Economy Weeks
WASHINGTON — Under three weeks before Election Day, independents, rural Americans and a growing share of Republicans are turning gloomy about the economy, a new national survey shows. The Harris Poll survey found that 65% of independents believe economic conditions are worsening, compared with 48% who felt that way in September 2024. Among Republicans, only
Ukraine Resumes Refinery Strikes as Starlink Limits Hit
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine has restarted drone attacks on Russian oil refineries after a three-day pause, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy grew angrier over Russian strikes on his power grid and new limits on the Starlink satellite service his forces rely on. Kyiv had held off after President Donald Trump announced on Sunday what he called
Porzingis Still Sidelined With Unspecified Health Issue
SAN FRANCISCO — Kristaps Porzingis remains unavailable for Golden State with no return date after missing camp and the entire exhibition slate, then resurfacing at the team building this week. Club officials said Wednesday the 7-foot-3 big man is still dealing with the same undisclosed health situation and will stay around the roster while he