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Kim inspects warships as North Korea prepares for conflict

Kim inspects warships as North Korea prepares for conflict

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected warships at a shipyard in a renewed drive to bolster his naval forces as his country ramps up "war preparations", state media said Friday.

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Latin artists marginalized at Grammys... again

Latin artists marginalized at Grammys... again

Each time the nominations for a showbiz awards show are rolled out, there are accusations of "snubs" -- but the Recording Academy's history of sidelining Latin music artists seems more pattern than fluke.

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Taylor Swift eyes record at Grammys as women take center stage

Taylor Swift eyes record at Grammys as women take center stage

All eyes are on -- who else? -- Taylor Swift ahead of Sunday's Grammys, when the megastar could break the record for most Album of the Year wins at a gala where women finally are taking center stage.

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US Apple fans get hands on $3,500 Vision Pro

US Apple fans get hands on $3,500 Vision Pro

US Apple stores on Friday will start selling the Vision Pro, the tech giant's $3,499 headset and its first major release since the Apple Watch nine years ago.

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Three years after decriminalization, Oregon frets over drug use

Three years after decriminalization, Oregon frets over drug use

When police officer Eli Arnold stops a homeless man smoking methamphetamine on the street in Portland, he simply writes him a ticket with a $100 fine.

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France v Ireland: three key head-to-heads

France v Ireland: three key head-to-heads

Three head-to-heads that could prove decisive as Ireland take on France in the opening match of the Six Nations in Marseille on Friday:

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Dallas sign Croatian Musa from Benfica

Dallas sign Croatian Musa from Benfica

Major League Soccer's FC Dallas have signed Croatian international striker Petar Musa from Portuguese giants Benfica for a club record transfer.

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Curry, Davis among NBA All-Star reserves

Curry, Davis among NBA All-Star reserves

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry gained a 10th NBA All-Star nod and Lakers star Anthony Davis a ninth as reserves for the mid-season showcase were announced on Thursday.

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Belgian Detry grabs PGA Pebble Beach lead with late birdie binge

Belgian Detry grabs PGA Pebble Beach lead with late birdie binge

Belgium's Thomas Detry pitched in from the greenside rough on the last hole to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

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Apple promises AI innovation as China iPhone sales slip

Apple promises AI innovation as China iPhone sales slip

Apple chief Tim Cook on Thursday promised the tech titan has artificial intelligence news in store as shares suffered despite sales growth in the final three months of last year.

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