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The latest United States news from 11 sources, including Daily Maverick, MercoPress, ESPN. Updated continuously with links to every original report. Last updated 2026-10-28 04:39 UTC.

Daily Maverick ·

US costs of Iran war rise to over $47bn, according to Pentagon estimate

WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The US military has spent over $47bn so far to prosecute the war in Iran, more than 25% higher than the defence department's esti…

MercoPress ·

Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil despite a court ban and the US will grant him a visa

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, defeated on Sunday by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the presidential runoff, left Brazil with his wife and two daughters despite a Supr…

ESPN ·

Dream say concerns over finding available Finals venue went unheeded

In a letter to the city, the Atlanta Dream said Game 6 getting moved to 12:30 p.m. so they can play in State Farm Arena was "not what we fought for."

ESPN ·

Ex-NBA player Beasley agrees to plead guilty in federal sports betting case

Malik Beasley is scheduled to change his plea at a Dec. 9 hearing in Brooklyn.

Korea Times ·

Seoul rallies 1,486 volunteers to clean up Han River parks

More than 1,400 people joined forces across Seoul’s Han River parks this month, picking up litter, learning recycling rules and promoting bicycle safety in a ci…

Korea Times ·

Former USFK commanders raise concerns over command structure after OPCON transfer

WASHINGTON — Two former U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commanders on Tuesday raised concerns that Korea's envisioned wartime operational control (OPCON) transfer coul…

Korea Times ·

Korean mother-of-pearl lacquerware exhibition draws 16,000 visitors overseas

An exhibition exploring the intricate designs and techniques behind Korea’s mother-of-pearl lacquerware has drawn more than 16,000 visitors during a two-year in…

Korea Times ·

SK On passes large-scale fire test, bolstering ESS safety credentials

SK On, the battery manufacturing unit of SK Group, passed a major fire safety test for its energy storage systems (ESS), clearing a key hurdle as the company se…

Korea Times ·

Composer Donghoon Shin, countertenor Iestyn Davies team up for Seoul concert

A leading Korean composer and an internationally acclaimed countertenor will share a stage in Seoul next month, bringing two contemporary works to Korean audien…

Korea Times ·

Pope says 'there is no such thing as a holy war' in message to religious leaders

ROME — Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday denounced any religious justification for wars raging around the world, saying “there is no such thing as a holy war.” “Only peac…

Daily Beast ·

Kaitlan Collins Exposes Trump With Supercut of Upset Voters

CNN host Kaitlan Collins has exposed a brutal truth for President Donald Trump by airing a string of complaints from “deeply sour” voters across America.A despe…

Newsweek ·

Packers' Micah Parsons Names Top AFC Team Without Hesitation

Packers star Micah Parsons predicts that the Cincinnati Bengals will be the No. 1 seed out of the AFC this season.

The American Conservative ·

On Immigration, the GOP Risks Learning the Wrong Lesson

Here, at least, Trump’s second term has largely been a success. The post On Immigration, the GOP Risks Learning the Wrong Lesson appeared first on The American …

Yahoo Sports ·

Has Yaxel Lendeborg saved the Stephen Curry era? Bill Simmons makes the case

The Golden State Warriors earned their first win of the season in a difficult road contest against the Denver Nuggets. But it wasn’t because of a nuclear Stephe…

The American Conservative ·

Voters Don’t Want the Old GOP

Some MAGA critics are right that conservatives are mad, but dead wrong about what they really want. The post Voters Don’t Want the Old GOP appeared first on The…

Yahoo Sports ·

Terrence Brown scoring, 9 other observations from UNC basketball OT win vs Charlotte

Here are 10 observations from UNC basketball's overtime win in its exhibition game vs. Charlotte.

The American Conservative ·

A Non-Nuclear NATO–Russia War Would Still Be Disastrous

Americans have little direct experience with conflict on U.S. soil. The post A Non-Nuclear NATO–Russia War Would Still Be Disastrous appeared first on The Ameri…

Yahoo Sports ·

NFL insider compares Brian Flores’ defense to ‘riding a roller coaster’

Despite their offensive woes, the Minnesota Vikings have stayed undefeated in six games because of their defensive brilliance. Defensive coordinator Brian Flore…

IOL ·

Phoenix residents may endure daily water cuts until 2032, municipality says

Phoenix residents facing daily water interruptions may have to wait until 2032 for major relief, as eThekwini Municipality says the Upper uMkhomazi Water Projec…

NDTV ·

"This Is America. Back Up": US, Cuba Officials' Shouting Match At UN. Watch

As Waltz was detailing years of alleged corruption by the socialist government, members of the Cuban delegation began to slam on their designated table.

Yahoo Sports ·

Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. giveth and taketh away in tough OT loss to Celtics

Mikel Brown Jr. has had a bit of a challenging start to his NBA career. The Brooklyn Nets are handling the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft with kid glo…

Yahoo Sports ·

Texans not closing door on intriguing RB amid David Montgomery injury

The Houston Texans have failed to establish their running game over the last couple of years, which is limiting the offense and ultimately hampering the team’s …

Deadspin ·

Dynamo out to prevent Sounders from clinching playoff berth

While the Seattle Sounders are closing the season strong as they pursue a playoff spot, the playoff-bound Houston Dynamo are struggling.,The teams mee

Yahoo Sports ·

Jayson Tatum hits a buzzer-beating jumper in OT to give the Celtics a 125-124 win over the Nets

Jayson Tatum buried a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer to cap a 40-point night, and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-124

Yahoo Sports ·

Packers’ Josh Jacobs doesn’t care about fans booing him in controversial return from exempt list

Fans will have to do more than just boo Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs to get under his skin. Talking about his experience in his first game back af…

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