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South Korean prosecutors deny police request for arrest warrant for BTS pop mogul
South Korean prosecutors have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk
WATCH: Tornado rips through northwest Oklahoma amid severe storms across Plains
More than a dozen tornadoes were reported across the central U.S. on Thursday night, including a powerful storm in northwestern Oklahoma.
Review: A Novel About a Tradwife Influencer Taken Back in Time
It's rare for a novel to open with a protagonist as deliciously and immediately hateable as Natalie Heller Mills, the faux-homesteading tradwife influencer at the center of Caro Claire Burke's Yesteryear. "I was perfect at being alive," she informs readers early on. But Natalie turns out to be an unreliable narrator of her own life. Yesteryear weav…
Iran war, U.S. court’s tariff ruling delays India trade deal — but a bigger risk lies ahead
A delay in signing a trade deal with the U.S. would be expensive for India, as it could be exposed to the risk of higher tariffs under the Section 301 probe.
Iran war, U.S. court’s tariff ruling delays India trade deal — but a bigger risk lies ahead
A delay in signing a trade deal with the U.S. would be expensive for India, as it could be exposed to the risk of higher tariffs under the Section 301 probe.
Iran war, U.S. court’s tariff ruling delays India trade deal — but a bigger risk lies ahead
A delay in signing a trade deal with the U.S. would be expensive for India, as it could be exposed to the risk of higher tariffs under the Section 301 probe.
Briton in Netflix's 'Con Mum' faces fresh charges in Singapore
Dionne Marie Hanna, 85, is accused of duping more than two dozen people - including her own son.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Lebanon Cease-Fire Is Extended by 3 Weeks
Stopping the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia in Lebanon, could be crucial to ending the war in Iran.
Porsche, under pressure to cut costs, divests from Italian sportscar maker Bugatti - Reuters
Porsche, under pressure to cut costs, divests from Italian sportscar maker Bugatti Reuters
Nato says US cannot suspend Spain from alliance, after reported Pentagon email
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
Nato says US cannot suspend Spain from alliance, after reported Pentagon email
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
Porsche, under pressure to cut costs, divests from Italian sportscar maker Bugatti - Reuters
Porsche, under pressure to cut costs, divests from Italian sportscar maker Bugatti Reuters
China bans dual-use items exports to 7 European entities over Taiwan arms sales - Reuters
China bans dual-use items exports to 7 European entities over Taiwan arms sales Reuters
Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran jockey for control over Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose as investors stayed cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran jockey for control over Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose as investors stayed cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran jockey for control over Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose as investors stayed cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran jockey for control over Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose as investors stayed cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran jockey for control over Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose as investors stayed cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
South Korean prosecutors deny police request for arrest warrant for K-pop mogul behind BTS - AP News
South Korean prosecutors deny police request for arrest warrant for K-pop mogul behind BTS AP News
Election countdown in the birthplace of modern circus
All 44 seats are are up for grabs at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.
Granderson: Tucker Carlson's reversal on Trump is a familiar script
Everyone has that line they won't cross for the president. For this podcaster and Fox News alumnus, Trump's war in Iran was the breaking point.
Democratic governors, including potential presidential candidates, attend major L.A. fundraiser
Democratic governors, some eyeing 2028 presidential bids, gathered in Los Angeles for a big-dollar party fundraiser.
Review: Queer Eye Helped Promote LGBTQ Acceptance Without Yelling at People
In the 10th season of Queer Eye, the Fab Five come to Washington, D.C., where they provide their "make-better" personal style revamps to two sisters, a charter school teacher, a firefighting single mom, a boat repairman, and a stepfather with a large blended family. The season includes many of the gimmicks Queer Eye viewers have come to expect (or…
Democratic governors, including potential presidential candidates, attend major L.A. fundraiser
Democratic governors, some eyeing 2028 presidential bids, gathered in Los Angeles for a big-dollar party fundraiser.
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tig Notaro
Comedian Tig Notaro would spend her ideal Sunday with her family: hiking, playing with adoptable cats and browsing a sprawling bookstore's stacks.
Democratic governors, including potential presidential candidates, attend major L.A. fundraiser
Democratic governors, some eyeing 2028 presidential bids, gathered in Los Angeles for a big-dollar party fundraiser.
How Fox's reboot of 'Fear Factor' became a surprise hit
Fox's reboot of "Fear Factor" has been a surprise hit for the network, reflecting American audiences' continued interest in house-based reality.
Stagecoach 2026: How to watch Friday's livestream with Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Bailey Zimmerman
You can catch Diplo, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd and Counting Crows live from Stagecoach on Amazon Music's Friday livestream from the festival.
Miami investor let glam girlfriend live rent-free in $6.2M condo — which someone else owned: lawsuit
The condo was located at the upmarket Turnberry Ocean Club and golf course in Sunny Isles, Miami, where membership is over $100,000.
House considers bill to create ‘buffer zones’ outside houses of worship to ward off protest chaos
A bill introduced in Congress would charge protesters with a federal crime who harass or interfere with congregants trying to practice their religion within 100 feet of a synagogue or other house of worship.
AI influencers are just the tip of the iceberg for ‘synthetic’ talent
"The idea that a senior leader can scale their presence through AI isn't science fiction anymore," an industry source told NYNext.
Democratic governors, including potential presidential candidates, attend major L.A. fundraiser
Democratic governors, some eyeing 2028 presidential bids, gathered in Los Angeles for a big-dollar party fundraiser.
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tig Notaro
Comedian Tig Notaro would spend her ideal Sunday with her family: hiking, playing with adoptable cats and browsing a sprawling bookstore's stacks.
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tig Notaro
Comedian Tig Notaro would spend her ideal Sunday with her family: hiking, playing with adoptable cats and browsing a sprawling bookstore's stacks.
Swanson: Lakers' JJ Redick makes a case that he's the right coach for the playoffs
In his second season at the helm, he's proving he can make the adjustments necessary to beat Houston in a first-round playoff series.
Democratic governors, including potential presidential candidates, attend major L.A. fundraiser
Democratic governors, some eyeing 2028 presidential bids, gathered in Los Angeles for a big-dollar party fundraiser.
Rare national archives are on public display at USC for America's 250th anniversary
On Friday, the USC Fisher Museum of Art began hosting the National Archives "Freedom Plane" exhibit, which traces the founding of the United States with 16 historical documents.
Officers called out serious problems at firearms training facility; LAPD retaliated, jury finds
The officers said LAPD retaliated against them for raising safety concerns at a firearm training facility
Democratic governors, including potential presidential candidates, attend major L.A. fundraiser
Democratic governors, some eyeing 2028 presidential bids, gathered in Los Angeles for a big-dollar party fundraiser.
How Fox's reboot of 'Fear Factor' became a surprise hit
Fox's reboot of "Fear Factor" has been a surprise hit for the network, reflecting American audiences' continued interest in house-based reality.
Stagecoach 2026: How to watch Friday's livestream with Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Bailey Zimmerman
You can catch Diplo, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd and Counting Crows live from Stagecoach on Amazon Music's Friday livestream from the festival.
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tig Notaro
Comedian Tig Notaro would spend her ideal Sunday with her family: hiking, playing with adoptable cats and browsing a sprawling bookstore's stacks.
Democratic governors, including potential presidential candidates, attend major L.A. fundraiser
Democratic governors, some eyeing 2028 presidential bids, gathered in Los Angeles for a big-dollar party fundraiser.
California's jet fuel stockpile hits two-year low as war strangles oil supplies
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has squeezed global oil supply, putting pressure on California's jet fuel reserves.
UK biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactor - AP News
Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactor AP News
The Women's Six Nations is faster and smarter - but is it better?
The women's Six Nations has evolved with coaches and players working harder and playing smarter
The Difficulty of the Search Question: More Thoughts on Chatrie
I have been posting on Chatrie v. United States, the Supreme Court's geofencing case to be argued on Monday. In this post, I wanted to talk a bit on why the search question is particularly hard. The Supreme Court has long struggled to explain what makes government action a "search" of an individuals' "persons, houses, papers, and effects." The Fo…
Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email
Watch: Powerful tornados barrel through northern Oklahoma
There was significant damage in Enid, a city of about 50,000 people, according to local reports.
Former ‘Home Alone’ house owner John Abendshien found dead days after child porn arrest
The disgraced former owner of the iconic "Home Alone" home was found dead from a suspected suicide at an Illinois nature preserve days after he was hit with child pornography charges.
Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested
Victims were bound and blindfolded before being shot and dumped in a pit.
Radio 1 warns against buying Big Weekend tickets from touts
Tickets for the festival start at £45 - but have been seen online for more than 12 times face value.
Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested
Victims were bound and blindfolded before being shot and dumped in a pit.
Radio 1 warns against buying Big Weekend tickets from touts
Tickets for the event start at £45 - but have been seen online for more than 12 times face value.
Global stock markets are too inflated and will fall, top Bank of England official warns
The Bank of England expects “an adjustment” in equity markets, Sarah Breeden, a deputy governor at the central bank, said in a BBC interview.
How does it affect me if share prices fall?
Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.
How does it affect me if share prices fall?
Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.
Conservatives pledge to scrap 24-hour bus lanes
The party promises "bus lanes that make sense" as part of a plan for drivers ahead of local elections.
A.I. Start-Ups From Canada and Germany Merge to Take On Silicon Valley
Cohere is acquiring Aleph Alpha in a deal aimed at customers uneasy about the dominance of American companies in artificial intelligence.
A.I. Start-Ups From Canada and Germany Merge to Take On Silicon Valley
Cohere is acquiring Aleph Alpha in a deal aimed at customers uneasy about the dominance of American companies in artificial intelligence.
The grim warning sign from AI influencers that keep racking up comments from lonely men: ‘Societal loss of humanity’
Roses are red/ violets are blue/ these girls are AI/ would they fool you, too?
The grim warning sign from AI influencers that keep racking up comments from lonely men: ‘Societal loss of humanity’
Roses are red/ violets are blue/ these girls are AI/ would they fool you, too?
Judge dismisses Smokey Robinson's defamation claim against rape accusers
The veteran singer had made a counterclaim after four housekeepers sued him for alleged sexual assault.
Judge dismisses Smokey Robinson's defamation claim against rape accusers
The veteran singer had made a counterclaim after four housekeepers sued him for alleged sexual assault.
Judge dismisses Smokey Robinson's defamation claim against rape accusers
The veteran singer had made a counterclaim after four housekeepers sued him for alleged sexual assault.
Environmental crisis in Russian city after drone attack on refinery
People in the Russian city of Tuapse are worried about the effects of an oil refinery fire after a Ukrainian attack.
Foreign car companies bet on technology to hang onto once-lucrative China auto market
U.S., Korean and German automakers announced a rush of new, tech-enabled cars at the Beijing Auto Show as they battle a sales slump
Foreign car companies bet on technology to hang onto once-lucrative China auto market
U.S., Korean and German automakers announced a rush of new, tech-enabled cars at the Beijing Auto Show as they battle a sales slump
Foreign car companies bet on technology to hang onto once-lucrative China auto market
U.S., Korean and German automakers announced a rush of new, tech-enabled cars at the Beijing Auto Show as they battle a sales slump
'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.
Emergency departments 'having to choose between very sick patients'
The state of emergency departments in Northern Ireland has been described as "utterly horrifying".
'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.
How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls
BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.
How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls
BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.
How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls
BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.
China to send giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta
China on Friday announced it will send two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta in the US, in Beijing's latest efforts of panda diplomacy despite tensions with Washington, and less than a month before a much-anticipated visit by US President Donald Trump to Beijing.
Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades
Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city’s problems
What NHS challenges does the election winner face?
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
What NHS challenges does the election winner face?
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Islamabad maintains security lockdown - Reuters
No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Islamabad maintains security lockdown Reuters
No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Islamabad maintains security lockdown - Reuters
No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Islamabad maintains security lockdown Reuters
In pictures: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C
India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
In photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C
India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
India denounces ‘hellhole’ remark shared by Trump
India’s Foreign Ministry says comments by US radio host Michael Savage, circulated by Trump, are 'uninformed'.
Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks
Conflict remains the leading driver of hunger, affecting nearly 150 million people facing acute food shortages.
A New Worry for Republicans: Latino Catholics Offended by Trump
In 2024, the president made significant inroads with Hispanics. But in a competitive Arizona congressional district, voters now express dismay at his feud with the pope.
Todd Blanche Targets Trump’s Enemies Amid Jockeying to Lead DOJ
Mr. Blanche’s salvo of actions are meant to demonstrate progress on the president’s priorities, chief among them payback.
Could an Earthly Fungus Contaminate Mars? NASA May Have Found One Hardy Enough.
Researchers identified a species that can survive radiation, extreme heat and simulated Martian soil, posing a new challenge for protocols intended to keep the red planet pristine.
A New Worry for Republicans: Latino Catholics Offended by Trump
In 2024, the president made significant inroads with Hispanics. But in a competitive Arizona congressional district, voters now express dismay at his feud with the pope.
Todd Blanche Targets Trump’s Enemies Amid Jockeying to Lead DOJ
Mr. Blanche’s salvo of actions are meant to demonstrate progress on the president’s priorities, chief among them payback.
The Rich and Powerful Want to Live Forever
From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.
Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money
Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.
Companies, Not Consumers, to Cash In Big From Tariff Refunds
Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.
Who’s Getting a Tariff Refund?
Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down several Trump administration tariffs, importers have begun applying for their share of $166 billion in refunds. As our economic policy reporter Tony Romm explains, consumers are unlikely to see much of that money returned to their own pockets.
Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money
Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.
Companies, Not Consumers, to Cash In Big From Tariff Refunds
Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.
Who’s Getting a Tariff Refund?
Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down several Trump administration tariffs, importers have begun applying for their share of $166 billion in refunds. As our economic policy reporter Tony Romm explains, consumers are unlikely to see much of that money returned to their own pockets.
Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money
Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.
White House eases mandatory requirements for preserving presidential records
After the Justice Department said a post-Watergate records law is unconstitutional, White House lawyers established a new policy that experts say weakens safeguards.
The A.A.U.P. Is Growing Fast as It Ramps Up Its Fight Against Trump
The American Association of University Professors is drawing new members. The group’s critics say its political stances hurt its cause.
Military Histories About the Ancient Persians, Modern Iraq and the American Civil War
In these books, an emperor, an officer and an orphan look for anything that resembles a clear victory in the fog of war.
The A.A.U.P. Is Growing Fast as It Ramps Up Its Fight Against Trump
The American Association of University Professors is drawing new members. The group’s critics say its political stances hurt its cause.
D.E.I. Is Discriminatory. Agree or Disagree?
They championed diversity, equity and inclusion policies for years. Now they have complicated feelings about what they built.
Long after the Boston Marathon ended, 179 runners kept going — and finished
More than 150 people, some with injuries, finished the race after officials stopped recording time.
How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses
The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.
Where to Enjoy an Airport Shower After a Long Flight
Affordable arrivals lounges offer amenities like nap pods and showers where weary passengers can freshen up. You may never start a vacation the same way again.
How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses
The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.
Who’s Who in ‘Michael’: A Guide to the Characters
A new Michael Jackson biopic, with the star’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, is packed with famous musical figures. These are some of them.
Where to Enjoy an Airport Shower After a Long Flight
Affordable arrivals lounges offer amenities like nap pods and showers where weary passengers can freshen up. You may never start a vacation the same way again.
How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses
The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.
Who’s Who in ‘Michael’: A Guide to the Characters
A new Michael Jackson biopic, with the star’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, is packed with famous musical figures. These are some of them.
Treasury yields little changed as ceasefire optimism fades
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was largely flat at 4.332%.
Trump calls for 2020 presidential election to be ‘permanently wiped from the books’ if Southern Poverty Law Center convicted of fraud
President Trump on Friday called for the 2020 election to be “permanently wiped from the books” if the Southern Poverty Law Center is convicted of making fraudulent payments totaling $3 million to members of white supremacist groups the organization claimed to fight. “The Southern Poverty Law Center, one of the greatest political scams in American.…
Motor racing Turkey's Istanbul Park to host F1 for at least 5 years from 2027 - Reuters
Motor racing Turkey's Istanbul Park to host F1 for at least 5 years from 2027 Reuters
Motor racing Turkey's Istanbul Park to host F1 for at least 5 years from 2027 - Reuters
Motor racing Turkey's Istanbul Park to host F1 for at least 5 years from 2027 Reuters
Japan's Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years
A new book by Haruki Murakami set to be released in early July will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character
Why is there a political deadlock in Lebanon?
The Lebanese government wants Hezbollah to disarm as it aims for a state monopoly on weapons.
China bans dual-use items exports to 7 European entities over Taiwan arms sales - Reuters
China bans dual-use items exports to 7 European entities over Taiwan arms sales Reuters
Explosion of invasive 'janitor fish' sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia
Authorities in Indonesia’s capital are seeking to remove at least 10 tons of janitor fish from the city’s waterways
Porsche is selling its Bugatti Rimac stake and walking away from Rimac
The automotive industry has grappled with mounting pressure to consolidate amid slowing growth, rising costs and intensifying margin pressure.
Porsche is selling its Bugatti Rimac stake and walking away from Rimac
The automotive industry has grappled with mounting pressure to consolidate amid slowing growth, rising costs and intensifying margin pressure.
Trump threatens UK PM Starmer with ‘big tariff’ over tech tax: report
President Donald Trump said he would impose tariffs on Britain if Prime Minister Keir Starmer does not drop the digital service tax, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing an interview with the president.
Hurricanes take 3-0 series lead into game 4 against the Senators
The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-0 lead in the series
Stars visit the Wild with 2-1 series lead
The Dallas Stars visit the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series
Philadelphia takes 3-0 series lead into game 4 against Pittsburgh
The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-0 lead in the series
At least 17 Somali migrants die after boat capsizes off Algeria
Somalia's ambassador to Algeria says at least 17 Somali migrants have died after their boat capsized in waters between Algeria and Spain
Emory professors take on their own university after arrests at 2024 Israel-Hamas war protest
Three professors at Emory University have filed a lawsuit claiming the school violated its free speech policies during a 2024 campus protest over the Israel-Hamas war
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 4/23/2026
U.S. stocks pulled back from their record heights on a shaky Wall Street
Woman trapped in poo for three hours after outback toilet collapses
The woman got stuck waist-deep in a pit latrine in the Australian outback after it gave way.
Woman trapped in sewage pit for three hours after outback toilet collapses
The woman got stuck waist-deep in a pit latrine in the Australian outback after it gave way.
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd
Haiti's new UN-backed gang-fighting force exceeds funding expectations
The new U.N.-backed international force charged with combating Haiti’s violent gangs has received more pledges than the 5,500 military and police it is seeking, and Chadian troops have already deployed in the capital, Port-au-Prince
Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US
Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a “World Cup travel advisory," warning visitors about “rising authoritarianism and increasing violence" in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's immigration policies
Georgia Republican pleads not guilty to wire fraud charge in Ponzi scheme
Federal prosecutors have charged Edwin Brant Frost IV with wire fraud for allegedly running a $156 million Ponzi scheme
Sevilla's relegation fears grow after 2-0 loss to Levante in Spanish League
Sevilla’s struggles continued with a 2-0 loss at Levante that kept the club only one point above the relegation zone in the Spanish league
Glasnow, Scott combine for 1-hitter as the Dodgers beat the Giants 3-0 to avoid series sweep
Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants
Last-gasp backheel goal sends Stuttgart past Freiburg to German Cup final against Bayern
Tiago Tomás’ spectacular 119th-minute backheel goal sent Stuttgart back to the German Cup final with an extra-time 2-1 win over Freiburg to keep its title defense rolling
Benintendi's tiebreaking 3-run homer in 9th lifts White Sox over Diamondbacks 4-1
Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted the Chicago White Sox over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 for their third win in four games
Baby twins attend their father’s funeral after Israeli settler attack
Palestinians gathered in the occupied West Bank to bury a 25-year-old father of twins shot dead by Israeli settlers.
South Korea police arrest man for posting AI photo of runaway wolf
The widely circulated image had prompted authorities to move their search operation.
South Korea police arrest man for posting AI photo of runaway wolf
The widely circulated image had prompted authorities to move their search operation.
Explosion of invasive ‘janitor fish’ sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia’s capital - AP News
Explosion of invasive ‘janitor fish’ sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia’s capital AP News
Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift: report
One option in the email envisions suspending "difficult" countries from important or prestigious positions at NATO, the official said.
Millwall consider legal action over badge on KKK image
Millwall consider taking legal action after Westminster City Council used the club's badge on an illustration of a Ku Klux Klan member.
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Gold is unaffordable so South Asian brides turn to one gram substitutes
Families choose imitation jewellery and gold-plated ornaments as record prices push pure gold out of reach.
European stocks lower as ceasefire optimism fades; SAP surges 6% on profit beat
Futures data pointed to a broadly negative open in Europe on Friday, as uncertainty over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal weighs on investor sentiment.
EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts - Reuters
EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts Reuters
Brewers open 3-game series against the Pirates - AP News
Brewers open 3-game series against the Pirates AP News
US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national team that it cannot play.
Brickbat: Who Are You
Just hours after it was unveiled, cybersecurity experts found serious flaws in the European Commission's new age-verification app for online services. One expert said it took him less than two minutes to hack into. Poor security design allows users to bypass the app's biometric verification, even as it insecurely stores verification information on…
India gold premiums hit over 10-week high on tight supply; China demand rises - Reuters
India gold premiums hit over 10-week high on tight supply; China demand rises Reuters
India gold premiums hit over 10-week high on tight supply; China demand rises - Reuters
India gold premiums hit over 10-week high on tight supply; China demand rises Reuters
China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China' - Reuters
China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China' Reuters
China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China' - Reuters
China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China' Reuters
We paid our builder £44k - then he had us arrested
Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.
Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports - Reuters
Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports Reuters
Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports - Reuters
Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports Reuters
Minneapolis campaigners press Swiss National Bank to dump Palantir investment - Reuters
Minneapolis campaigners press Swiss National Bank to dump Palantir investment Reuters
South Korea's 'ant investors' are marching to U.S. equities even as domestic market hits record highs
From January to November 2025, South Korean investors have been the largest foreign buyers of U.S. stocks.
South Korea's 'ant investors' are marching to U.S. equities even as domestic market hits record highs
From January to November 2025, South Korean investors have been the largest foreign buyers of U.S. stocks.
The story Tehran wants you to read
A new narrative about Iran’s leadership mistakes continuity for change - and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing.
China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update
Cohere to acquire German AI company Aleph Alpha as it looks to expand in Europe
Schwarz Group — a key backer of Aleph Alpha — plans to invest $600 million in Cohere's upcoming Series E round as part of the deal.
Cohere to acquire German AI company Aleph Alpha as it looks to expand in Europe
Schwarz Group — a key backer of Aleph Alpha — plans to invest $600 million in Cohere's upcoming Series E round as part of the deal.
Cohere to acquire German AI company Aleph Alpha as it looks to expand in Europe
Schwarz Group — a key backer of Aleph Alpha — plans to invest $600 million in Cohere's upcoming Series E round as part of the deal.
Cohere to acquire German AI company Aleph Alpha as it looks to expand in Europe
Schwarz Group — a key backer of Aleph Alpha — plans to invest $600 million in Cohere's upcoming Series E round as part of the deal.
A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp
A massive ice block on the route above Mount Everest's base camp is delaying climbers seeking to scale the world's highest peak
Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon
South Korean prosecutors are requesting a 30-year prison term for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol over allegations he deliberately tried to escalate tensions with rival North Korea by ordering drone flights over Pyongyang
Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July - AP News
Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July AP News
US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors
More than 120 organisations issue a travel advisory for visitors to this summer's World Cup, warning of potential threats to their human rights.
US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors
More than 120 organisations issue a travel advisory for visitors to this summer's World Cup, warning of potential threats to their human rights.
Why has the assisted dying bill failed?
It's more than a year since MPs first backed the proposed legislation but it still needs to be approved by peers.
Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters
Japan is pushing the legal limit of 'defence' as it faces its 'most severe and complex security environment' since 1945.
Oklahoma tornado destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma on Thursday ripped roofs off buildings, destroyed homes, knocked down power poles and forced an Air Force base to close.
Oklahoma tornado destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma on Thursday ripped roofs off buildings, destroyed homes, knocked down power poles and forced an Air Force base to close.
Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
UK rights groups slam ‘authoritarian’ conviction of pro-Palestine activists
Ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham will spawn a 'broader chilling effect', groups such as Amnesty and HRW warn.
Timberwolves take 2-1 NBA playoff lead over Nuggets, Hawks down Knicks
Elsewhere, Toronto Raptors beat Cleveland Cavaliers, snapping a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavs.
A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp - AP News
A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp AP News
Ukrainian married couple aged 75 killed in Russian attack on Odesa
Ukrainian officials say residential buildings and bulk carrier also hit in overnight assault.
FCC's Foreign-Made Router Ban Expands To Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Devices
The FCC has expanded its foreign-made router ban to also cover consumer Wi-Fi hotspots and LTE/5G home-internet devices, though existing products and phones with hotspot features are not affected. PCMag reports: On Wednesday, the FCC updated its FAQ on the ban, clarifying which consumer-grade routers are subject to the restrictions. Portable Wi-Fi…
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Tornado barrels through Oklahoma, damaging homes and shutting down roads
Officials say a powerful tornado that barreled through Oklahoma damaged homes and sent emergency crews door-to-door in hard-hit neighborhoods
Does Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ violate the Lebanon ceasefire?
Israel has carved out a military zone inside southern Lebanon, raising fears it is replicating the “Yellow Line” in Gaza
J.P.Morgan downgrades India equities to 'neutral' on oil-led earnings risks, higher valuations - Reuters
J.P.Morgan downgrades India equities to 'neutral' on oil-led earnings risks, higher valuations Reuters
Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe
Apollo astronaut Harrison "Jack" Schmitt talks about having to acclimate to gravity after his moon mission in 1972 while being interviewed at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque, N.M., on April 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)2026-04-24T04:04:08Z ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It was 1972 and Apollo astronauts Harr…
In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into war
A flight-crew member climbs into the cockpit of a French air force Rafale fighter jet stationed on a NATO air-policing mission at the Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania as another member of the French detachment stands at the foot of the ladder on Sunday, April 19, 2026 (AP Photo/John Leicester)2026-04-24T06:04:17Z ŠIAULIAI AIR BASE, Lithuania (AP) — W…
What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs
Passengers wait in long security checkpoint lines outside a terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)2026-04-24T04:30:43Z Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption do…
Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
Cargo containers are stacked on a cargo ship moving through the Panama Canal, at sunrise in Panama City, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)2026-04-24T05:05:36Z PANAMA CITY (AP) — Businesses have doled out up as much as $4 million to move boats through the Panama Canal with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, according to th…
Businesses dole out up to $4M to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
Businesses have doled out up to $4 million to cross boats through the Panama Canal to dodge ongoing chaos in the Strait of Hormuz, which has created a seismic shift in global trade flows
Alibaba’s Qwen AI is coming to cars, allowing drivers to order food and book hotels by voice
Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.
Alibaba’s Qwen AI is coming to cars, allowing drivers to order food and book hotels by voice
Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.
Alibaba’s Qwen AI is coming to cars, allowing drivers to order food and book hotels by voice
Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.
Alibaba’s Qwen AI is coming to cars, allowing drivers to order food and book hotels by voice
Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.
Korda takes Chevron lead as England's Rhodes impresses
American Nelly Korda takes a two shot lead at the Chevron Championship after the first round, with England's Mimi Rhodes lying fours shots off the top on her tournament debut.
Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships - Reuters
Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships Reuters
Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships - Reuters
Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships Reuters
Tornado barrels through Oklahoma, ripping roofs off buildings and shutting down roads
A powerful tornado ripped roofs off buildings, knocked down power poles and sent emergency crews rushing into a rural community, officials said.
Asian stocks are mixed as the Iran war standoff pushes oil prices higher - AP News
Asian stocks are mixed as the Iran war standoff pushes oil prices higher AP News
Ukraine's Soviet-era 'Shahed hunter' turboprop plane is launching interceptor drones from the sky
Chinese foreign minister and Thai prime minister agree to collaborate on fighting cyberscams - AP News
Chinese foreign minister and Thai prime minister agree to collaborate on fighting cyberscams AP News
'Two ways of calculating': Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug prices
President Donald Trump, known for popularizing the term "fake news," seems to have shifted focus to a healthy dose of fake math in defending impossibly large cuts to prescription drug prices
Sheets celebrates 30th birthday with go-ahead 3-run HR as Padres rally to beat Rockies 10-8
Gavin Sheets hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the ninth inning and Miguel Andujar had three RBIs as the San Diego Padres rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8
Key takeaways from a report into the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport
Federal investigators have released a preliminary report on last month's deadly airplane crash at a New York City airport
Jets start busy NFL draft with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey at No. 2 overall
The New York Jets selected Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft
Journeyman Peyton Gray makes MLB debut with Rangers at age 30, gets 1st K against Bucs' Griffin
Peyton Gray has made his big league debut at age 30 after an eight-year journey through the minors, independent and winter leagues
Fitzpatrick brothers 6 shots behind Smalley and Springer at Zurich Classic
Matt Fitzpatrick, fresh off his RBC Heritage victory, teamed with younger brother Alex to shoot an 8-under 64 in better-ball play Thursday in the Zurich Classic, leaving the English duo six shots behind Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer
Austin Reaves is upgraded to questionable for Lakers in first-round Game 3 against Rockets
Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool gets a blue coating as Trump tackles renovation project
President Donald Trump is having the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool coated in a swimming pool surface hued in “American flag blue,” covering a decades-old granite surface that he said was “leaking like a sieve” and would take years to replace
Geely's Caocao to deploy thousands of fully customised robotaxis in 2027 - Reuters
Geely's Caocao to deploy thousands of fully customised robotaxis in 2027 Reuters
Geely's Caocao to deploy thousands of fully customised robotaxis in 2027 - Reuters
Geely's Caocao to deploy thousands of fully customised robotaxis in 2027 Reuters
Aboriginal children's book pulled over illustrator's Bondi attack comments
Several writers have cut ties with the University of Queensland Press for cancelling the book.
Aboriginal children's book pulled over illustrator's Bondi attack comments
Several writers have cut ties with the University of Queensland Press for cancelling the book.
Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.
New Hofstra softball coach, an ex-NYPD captain, taking program to great heights
It’s a take-no-prisoners mentality for former NYPD captain and new Hofstra softball coach Susan Cassidy-Lyke. The devout Catholic, who had a priest bless her new office, is a godsend to the program, which is enjoying an 18-3 conference record — 26-19 overall — in her first season. “Starting in the early fall, we talked about...
New Hofstra softball coach, an ex-NYPD captain, taking program to great heights
It’s a take-no-prisoners mentality for former NYPD captain and new Hofstra softball coach Susan Cassidy-Lyke. The devout Catholic, who had a priest bless her new office, is a godsend to the program, which is enjoying an 18-3 conference record — 26-19 overall — in her first season. “Starting in the early fall, we talked about...
Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.
CNBC Daily Open: Truce extended, trust still on edge
Investors — now well accustomed to navigating when (or not) to trust the news — mostly held their nerve overnight.
Devin Williams gets the win after the Mets' bullpen mixup
Already struggling to win games, the New York Mets also had difficulty figuring out which pitcher was supposed to be on the mound
Schlittler says heckling `not too bad' as he pitches at Fenway Park for first time against Red Sox
Pitching at Fenway Park for the New York Yankees, Cam Schlittler didn’t face the type of abuse he was subjected to online
Mets survive bullpen mix-up after Bichette's 3-run double, beat Twins 10-8 for 2nd win in row
The New York Mets survived a ninth-inning bullpen mix-up when Huascar Brazobán went to the mound as closer Devin Williams started walking in, then hung on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-8 behind Bo Bichette’s tiebreaking, three-run double for their sec...
Barnes, Barrett each score 33 as Raptors beat Cavaliers 126-104 to cut series deficit to 2-1
Scottie Barnes set career playoff highs with 33 points and 11 assists, RJ Barrett added a career playoff-high 33 points and the Toronto Raptors beat Cleveland 126-104 on Thursday night, snapping a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavaliers
DeGrom has 62nd 10-K game and Carter hits inside-the-park HR as Rangers beat Pirates 6-1
Jacob deGrom had his 62nd career 10-strikeout game and the Texas Rangers hit two homers in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates
Hurricanes beat the Senators 2-1 to take a 3-0 series lead
Jackson Blake broke a tie late in the second period, Frederik Andersen made 21 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series
McCollum ruins Knicks' night again, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead
CJ McCollum hit a jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York’s night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series
Sabres rally to beat Bruins 3-1, take 2-1 lead in NHL playoff series
Bowen Byram scored a minute after Boston missed a penalty shot, and Alex Tuch broke a third-period tie to help Buffalo come from behind and beat the Bruins 3-1
Schlitter beats Red Sox again, leads Yankees to 4-2 win for sweep that extends winning streak to 6
Cam Schlittler limited the team he rooted for growing up to four hits over eight innings, and the New York Yankees rallied twice to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 for a three-game sweep and a season-high six-game winning streak
Nelly Korda off to a fast start with a 65 to lead by 2 in The Chevron Championship
Nelly Korda is back to playing great golf and the first LPGA major is no exception
Corpse abuse cases force changes on Colorado's scandal-plagued funeral industry
A former funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies while giving families fake ashes faces sentencing after pleading guilty to corpse abuse
Forecast for strong El Nino fans worries about global crops as Iran war bites - Reuters
Forecast for strong El Nino fans worries about global crops as Iran war bites Reuters
Trans killer housed in Oregon women’s prison wins high-dollar legal settlement in sex abuse suit
Zera Zola Zombie, convicted of beating a girlfriend to death in 2014, claimed repeated sexual assaults by cellmates.
Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire
Oil was hovering above $100 a barrel and there were no public signs of a breakthrough in peace efforts. The White House said President Trump does not view Iran’s reported seizures as a cease-fire violation.
Asian stocks slip, tracking Wall Street losses, and Iran war doubts push oil higher
Shares are mostly lower in Asia, apart from Tokyo, and oil prices have extended gains as talks on ending the war with Iran were stalled
Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for Trump
President Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug is a boon for the industry
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visit Phoenix with 2-0 series lead
The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series
Avalanche get a pair of lucky goals and hold off Kings 4-2, taking a 3-0 series lead
Cale Makar scored the tiebreaking goal, Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche moved to the brink of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of their first-round ...
Timberwolves take a 2-1 lead on the Nuggets with a dominant defensive effort in a 113-96 win
Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets and seized a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory
European stocks poised for negative open as ceasefire optimism fades
Futures data pointed to a broadly negative open in Europe on Friday, as uncertainty over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal weighs on investor sentiment.
Trump says he speaks 'for the UK more than Prince Harry'
The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Trump says he speaks 'for the UK more than Prince Harry'
The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
TSMC shares jump to record high as Taiwan eases single-stock investment caps for funds
TSMC, whose shares had a hit a record high on Thursday as well, last week reported a 58% increase in first-quarter profit.
TSMC shares jump to record high as Taiwan eases single-stock investment caps for funds
TSMC, whose shares had a hit a record high on Thursday as well, last week reported a 58% increase in first-quarter profit.
TSMC shares jump to record high as Taiwan eases single-stock investment caps for funds
TSMC, whose shares had a hit a record high on Thursday as well, last week reported a 58% increase in first-quarter profit.
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