Wednesday, October 21, 2026 3:15 AM ET
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Elon Musk confirms talks to merge Tesla and SpaceX -- Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger. -- Technology6 minutes ago
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit -- A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination. -- Technology10 hours ago
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump? -- Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country. -- BBC Verify17 hours ago
Elon Musk says merging Tesla and SpaceX is a good idea. Why? -- Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history. -- Business29 minutes ago
Reese stars as Dream win first WNBA Finals match -- Atlanta Dream win their first ever game in the WNBA Finals as they beat the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to level the series at 1-1.14 hours ago
Police used 'justified' force in fatal shooting of one-year-old, says Mississippi attorney general -- The boy was sitting in his mum's lap in the passenger seat of a car that police say was allegedly being driven at officers.1 day ago
Tourist found guilty after stealing Las Vegas flamingo from enclosure -- The man testified that he snatched Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo hotel and casino after drinking 30 to 40 beers, but did not mean any harm.17 hours ago
US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq' -- Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.21 hours ago
Watch: 'A dollar on gas won't change our vote' - Iowans sticking with Trump -- The BBC's Sarah Smith travelled across the state ahead of the midterms, as the president faces political headwinds.4 days ago
Candlelit vigil held for Oregon school shooting victims -- The vigil comes after a teacher and children aged five, eight and 11, were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in the US state of Oregon, local police say.1 day ago
What's going on between Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store bird? -- The Since U Been Gone singer claims she was "looked at as if I couldn't afford" an item in the store.5 days ago
Why is Alberta voting on whether to separate from Canada, and how likely is it to happen? -- The oil-rich province will decide on Monday whether to stay part of Canada or trigger a binding independence referendum.1 day ago
Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US -- The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.2 days ago
A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis -- BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.3 days ago
Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations -- New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.3 days ago
Trump said he has plans to turn a 106-year-old public golf course in Washington DC into a tournament-capable golf course for pros, but local golfers are not happy.1 hour ago
The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate.1 hour ago
At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.1 day ago
The Canadian province has voted overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada, though deep political divisions endure.9 hours ago
The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.1 hour ago
She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".9 hours ago
Preliminary referendum results show that more than two-thirds of Alberta voters support remaining part of Canada, easing concerns over national unity.9 hours ago
As a no-confidence vote looms, Cornell says the characterisation of the head's reaction is "incorrect".9 hours ago
Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.9 hours ago