Web archive - September 17, 2024

World

TikTok challenges US ban in pivotal court case

TikTok’s lawyer argued Congress unfairly singled out foreign-owned company, called concerns 'entirely speculative'

Sports

Neymar labels time with Kylian Mbappé ‘hell’ as PSG’s Champions League hopes crumble

While playing together for PSG, the relationship between Neymar and Mbappé reportedly remained "hot and cold."

World

Secret Service aware of Musk’s controversial post on Biden, Harris

Musk had speculated on absence of assassination attempts against President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

World

Suspect charged in second Trump assassination attempt lay in wait for 12 hours: report

Routh got spotted by Secret Service agents stationed at Trump’s golf course when his rifle barrel emerged from bushes

World

Boeing freezes hiring, considers furloughs amid union strike

Union members seek improved wages and benefits including reinstatement of pension plan eliminated previously

Entertainment

Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested following grand jury indictment

Arrest follows series of allegations against the music producer including accusations of sexual assault

Pakistan

Transport fares in Punjab slashed in response to fuel price drop

Punjab decreases fares by Rs30 to Rs70 following last week's drop in petroleum product prices.

Pakistan

Eid Milad-un-Nabi: President, PM call for embracing teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH)

Day began with 31-gun salute in Islamabad while provincial capitals observe the occasion with 21-gun salutes

Pakistan, Sindh, Karachi

Dengue and chikungunya cases surge in Karachi amid mosquito outbreak

Government measures against mosquitoes slammed as 'inadequate' as Karachi faces outbreaks of viral diseases.

Entertainment

Mark Cuban expresses interest in purchasing Twitter/X and Fox News from Elon Musk

Mark Cuban has expressed interest in buying Twitter/X and Fox News from Elon Musk, sharing his ambitions.