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Billy Joel says he's 'not allowed to drive' as doctors weigh whether he can perform again

BILLY JOEL doesn't know whether he will perform again, saying doctors have barred him from driving and warned that live shows could harm his health while he undergoes further testing.

5 questions about the cyberattack on European supermarkets

Hackers remotely took control of refrigeration systems in hundreds of French supermarkets, driving temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius and spoiling food, while a Dutch grocery giant also shut down systems after a cybersecurity incident.

Oakland's ex-mayor on trial for trading city money to secure campaign favors

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's federal bribery trial began this week, with the Democrat accused of gaining a no-show job for her lover and campaign favors in exchange for funneling money to two businesses run by her alleged conspirators.

Bill Gates plans bigger AI safety push, leaning on CEOs, sources say

Microsoft co-founder BILL GATES is preparing to sharply expand his campaign for tougher AI safeguards, personally pressing business leaders and weighing a major commitment of his resources.

Feds sue to stop California from counting ballots of 20,000 suspected noncitizens

The Justice Department filed a groundbreaking lawsuit Thursday asking a judge to forbid California from counting ballots of roughly 20,000 people the feds believe to be noncitizens, unless the state takes steps to verify they are in fact valid voters.

Ben Affleck warns that piling on Tom Cruise's 'Digger' will breed 'homogenized' Hollywood

Actor-director BEN AFFLECK is warning that the public glee over Tom Cruise's box office flop "Digger" could push Hollywood toward safer, more uniform movies: "Guess what you're going to get? A bunch of s---tty homogenized movies."

New York's Plaza Hotel to close at least 4 years for facade work

The 119-year-old Plaza Hotel in Manhattan once owned by President Trump will close for at least four years in January so its facade can be restored.

Seen, Heard & Whispered: Georgetown Univ.'s new president; Moms for Liberty; Presler's ground game

Eduardo Penalver, Georgetown University's new president, said he believes college needs "extended argument" -- and he told his school he wants to see a lot more debating.

Apple, Nvidia, Comcast among donors in $333 million ballroom fundraising

Comcast committed $7.5M toward President Trump's new White House ballroom, among other donors such as Apple and Nvidia.

Trump predicts a 'big impact' from rallies as GOP weathers tough midterm cycle

President Trump on Thursday said GOP enthusiasm is surging and attacked prominent Democratic nominees in personal terms, using an incorrect name for a Michigan candidate and dubbing Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico a "con man."

Rubio speaks with Lebanon's Aoun over confiscated bombs from Hezbollah

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday after Lebanese authorities seized Hezbollah explosives that one official said were meant for use in targeting Israeli forces.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts out Sunday with blood clot in calf after cleat injury

Jalen Hurts will not play Sunday against Carolina. The Eagles quarterback has a blood clot in his calf, and the team is still deciding on treatment.