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World shares are mixed with most markets closed for May Day, while oil holds steady at $111 a barrel

Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia, with most markets closed for May Day holidays

Exclusive: Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West - Reuters

Exclusive: Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West  Reuters

Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar

Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.

Engine trouble ahead? How the Strait of Hormuz standoff threatens luxury auto giants

Supercar engines rely on base oils because they can withstand extreme heat, high revs and intense pressure.

Engine trouble ahead? How the Strait of Hormuz standoff threatens luxury auto giants

Supercar engines rely on base oils because they can withstand extreme heat, high revs and intense pressure.

Engine trouble ahead? How the Strait of Hormuz standoff threatens luxury auto giants

Supercar engines rely on base oils because they can withstand extreme heat, high revs and intense pressure.

As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support

With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.

Saudi Big Spending Changed Sports and More. So Will the End of That Era.

The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising questions about its plans.

As Iranians Face War, There’s Still Solace in a Cafe

Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times.

Sofiane Pamart Emerged From France’s Rap Scene. Now, He’s Setting the Piano World on Fire.

Sofiane Pamart is on a mission to make his instrument as popular, and spectacular, as possible.

What to Know About the Maine Senate Race After Janet Mills Drops Out

The exit of Gov. Janet Mills kicked off the general election early in what is likely to be one of the most important, expensive and combative Senate races of 2026.

Billionaire Chris Larsen Plans to Spend $3.5 Million in NY House Race Amid Midterm Clash Over A.I.

Chris Larsen, who hails from California, plans to spend $3.5 million to help Alex Bores, a New York congressional candidate at the center of a proxy war over A.I. regulation.

In Permissive Amsterdam, Ads for Fossil Fuels or Meat Are Now Verboden

The Dutch city has outlawed advertising that promotes lifestyles linked to high carbon emissions, which is a driver of climate change. It’s a first for a world capital.

What to Know About the Maine Senate Race After Janet Mills Drops Out

The exit of Gov. Janet Mills kicked off the general election early in what is likely to be one of the most important, expensive and combative Senate races of 2026.

Billionaire Chris Larsen Plans to Spend $3.5 Million in NY House Race Amid Midterm Clash Over A.I.

Chris Larsen, who hails from California, plans to spend $3.5 million to help Alex Bores, a New York congressional candidate at the center of a proxy war over A.I. regulation.

Reporters at McClatchy Withhold Bylines in A.I. Dispute

Journalists at newspapers like The Miami Herald and The Sacramento Bee are refusing to let the chain use their names on summarized articles generated by a new A.I. tool.

Reporters at McClatchy Withhold Bylines in A.I. Dispute

Journalists at newspapers like The Miami Herald and The Sacramento Bee are refusing to let the chain use their names on summarized articles generated by a new A.I. tool.

Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise

Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.

The World’s Central Banks Are Wrestling With a Gigantic Problem

Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.

As Kentucky Derby Becomes a Bigger Business, Locals Feel Left Behind

Locals say rising ticket prices and a late start time for the Oaks race on Friday are hurting residents and restaurants. “The only thing I see is greed,” one steakhouse owner said.

Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise

Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.

The World’s Central Banks Are Wrestling With a Gigantic Problem

Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.

As Kentucky Derby Becomes a Bigger Business, Locals Feel Left Behind

Locals say rising ticket prices and a late start time for the Oaks race on Friday are hurting residents and restaurants. “The only thing I see is greed,” one steakhouse owner said.

Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise

Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.

The Audacity of Art at the Obama Presidential Center

Barack and Michelle Obama commissioned 30 artists to create work for their campus, which starts visitor previews next week on the South Side of Chicago.

Trump scraps Scotch whisky tariffs ‘in honor’ of King Charles

The move is expected to recoup millions of dollars a month for Scotland’s economy.

Trump scraps Scotch whisky tariffs ‘in honor’ of King Charles

The move is expected to recoup millions of dollars a month for Scotland’s economy.

Trump scraps Scotch whisky tariffs ‘in honor’ of King Charles

The move is expected to recoup millions of dollars a month for Scotland’s economy.

Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.

Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.

Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.

Janet Mills stood up to Trump. Democratic voters shrugged.

Liberals say they want a fighter. But a popular governor who clashed with the president failed to catch fire in Maine’s Senate race.

A key Senate rule is slowly losing its grip, and both parties know it

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has resisted President Donald Trump’s pleas to kill the filibuster, but Republicans circumvented it to try to fund immigration enforcement agencies.

How A.I. Data Centers Are Building a New Political Coalition

Sabrina Tavernise, a national writer-at-large, traveled to Saline Township, Mich., where the state’s first hyperscale A.I. data center is under construction. Residents are banding together to oppose the center, crossing political lines in surprising new ways.

Something Liberals and Conservatives Agree On: Hatred of Data Centers

Americans have soured on the projects, polls show, and the sentiment is profoundly bipartisan. How that will change our politics?

Republicans Want Tennessee’s Last Democratic House District

Republicans sliced Nashville into three G.O.P.-leaning congressional districts in 2022. After the Supreme Court decision on voting rights, Memphis could be next.

Top Psychiatrists Call for a Greater Focus on Ceasing Medication

With Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aiming to rein in the use of psychiatric drugs, psychiatrists are preemptively addressing how and when patients should quit taking them.

Something Liberals and Conservatives Agree On: Hatred of Data Centers

Americans have soured on the projects, polls show, and the sentiment is profoundly bipartisan. How that will change our politics?

Republicans Want Tennessee’s Last Democratic House District

Republicans sliced Nashville into three G.O.P.-leaning congressional districts in 2022. After the Supreme Court decision on voting rights, Memphis could be next.

After Prison, a Financial Titan Plots an Unlikely Comeback

Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.

Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?

Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.

Meet the horses running in the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.

Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas

Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.

Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?

Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.

Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?

Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.

Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas

Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.

Meet the horses running in the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.

Electric Cars Were a Big Deal Over a Hundred Years Ago

The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.

5 New Stockholm Bakeries

The Swedish appetite for sweets, caffeine and hanging out has led to a profusion of new convivial bakeries.

After Prison, a Financial Titan Plots an Unlikely Comeback

Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.

Electric Cars Were a Big Deal Over a Hundred Years Ago

The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.

5 New Stockholm Bakeries

The Swedish appetite for sweets, caffeine and hanging out has led to a profusion of new convivial bakeries.

After Prison, a Financial Titan Plots an Unlikely Comeback

Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.

Myanmar’s Junta Claims ‘Benevolence’ for Aung San Suu Kyi. It Still Rules Cruelly.

Moving the deposed civilian leader to a “designated residence” for the rest of her prison sentence is part of an effort by Myanmar’s regime to portray legitimacy.

Treasury yields are flat as investors digest latest GDP and inflation data

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was unchanged at 4.390%.

Commercial flights from Tehran’s main airport resume amid cautious normalcy

Flights are gradually back in the air, but uncertainty on the ground still lingers.

Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Seventeen people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.

World shares are mixed with most markets closed for May Day, while oil holds steady at $111 a barrel - AP News

Asian shares gain with most markets closed for May Day, while oil holds steady at $111 a barrel  AP News

Why was Mudryk given ban in secret and what happens now?

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is appealing against a four-year doping ban but why has the process been kept secret, and what happens now?

Exclusive: Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West - Reuters

Exclusive: Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West  Reuters

Ukraine begins to flex muscle as an emerging air power, angering Russia

Russian officials cast Ukrainian attacks as 'terrorism' as they urge 'vigilance'.

UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London

British officials have raised the national terrorism threat to its second-highest level.

Brickbat: Who's Gonna Drive You Home?

In Minnesota, Anthony Stephen Israelson was found guilty of two misdemeanors for driving a school bus drunk. The case stemmed from a 2024 incident when he drove a school bus containing more than a dozen children, between kindergarten and 10th grade, with a blood alcohol level of 0.161, more than four times the legal limit for commercial drivers. Is…

Eurovision 2026: This year's contestants tease their songs - AP News

Eurovision 2026: This year's contestants tease their songs  AP News

One of the world's most valuable books goes on display in Glasgow

Birds of America by John James Audubon goes on the display in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

One of the world's most valuable books goes on display in Glasgow

Birds of America by John James Audubon goes on the display in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source - Reuters

Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source  Reuters

Future of beloved 28-foot-tall dog statue named ‘Nipper’ on a NY warehouse is up in the air

After years of litigation, the unused four-story warehouse on which Nipper sits was recently marked by a red placard with white slash — a warning to firefighters and other first responders to use caution when entering.

Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.

Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.

Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.

Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, with a ceasefire in place since April 8.

South East Water chair resigns after report into supply issues that left thousands without drinking water

It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.

Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in new partnership

Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering with one of college basketball’s biggest brands: Duke

Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention - Reuters

Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention  Reuters

Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention - Reuters

Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention  Reuters

Jokic still wants to be 'Nuggets forever,' but an early playoff exit leaves them searching for more - AP News

Jokic still wants to be 'Nuggets forever,' but an early playoff exit leaves them searching for more  AP News

Six injured in Washington state school stabbing

Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.

Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

Iran's internet shutdown is crushing businesses in an already battered economy

Iran’s 90 million people have been cut off from the global internet for most of 2026, one of the world’s longest and strictest national shutdowns

War-battered Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict

Syria was once a battleground, enduring 14 years of civil war

Apple CEO Tim Cook warns of extended memory crunch. 'We'll look at a range of options'

In Apple's quarterly earnings report, CEO Tim Cook warned of further memory constraints in the coming quarters.

Apple CEO Tim Cook warns of extended memory crunch. 'We'll look at a range of options'

In Apple's quarterly earnings report, CEO Tim Cook warned of further memory constraints in the coming quarters.

Apple CEO Tim Cook warns of extended memory crunch. 'We'll look at a range of options'

In Apple's quarterly earnings report, CEO Tim Cook warned of further memory constraints in the coming quarters.

Belgium Plans To Nationalize Nuclear Power Plants

Belgium plans to buy its seven aging nuclear reactors from French power giant Engie in a "full takeover" aimed at securing domestic energy supplies, extending reactor operations, and developing new nuclear capacity. "The move would also mean suspending plans to decommission nuclear operations in Belgium," reports the BBC. From the report: The move…

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Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London

A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London

A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London

Sell in May? Let's find out - Reuters

Sell in May? Let's find out  Reuters

Sell in May? Let's find out - Reuters

Sell in May? Let's find out  Reuters

High school baseball and softball: Thursday's scores

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Thursday's games.

Legal team plans to meet with detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend - Reuters

Legal team plans to meet with detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend  Reuters

Legal team plans to meet with detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend - Reuters

Detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi to meet legal team this weekend  Reuters

Russia hammers targets across Ukraine overnight

Attacks on towns on the Black Sea and in central Ukraine kill one, injure several.

Long Island doctor and son accused of running family-run pill mill

Authorities say the pair distributed a wide range of drugs, including those commonly known as Percocet, Adderall and Xanax.

South East Water chair resigns after report into supply issues that left thousands without drinking water

It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.

CNBC Daily Open: May Day dawns

Trading holidays in Europe and Asia make for a quiet day in markets, as investors digest strong April performance and rate decisions from the ECB and BOE.

Illegal migrant wanted by Interpol for murder in Dominican Republic freed by Biden-appointed judge

Bryan Rafael Gomez was ordered released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Tuesday by US District Judge Melissa DuBose in Rhode Island.

What do Ukraine’s robot soldiers mean for the future of warfare?

Remote-controlled weapons have been used for some time, but AI is now on the cusp of making battlefield decisions.

Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing

Police in Alice Springs fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd demanding justice.

On May Day, Gaza’s workers find whatever source of income they can

Gaza's economic collapse leaves workers in perilous jobs, with unemployment soaring amid ongoing devastation.

2 US Bank employees fatally shot in robbery in Kentucky — as police launch manhunt for suspect

A man wearing a gray-white hoodie, gloves and a mask entered a branch of US Bank in Berea and shot a male and female employee, said Trooper Scottie Pennington, a spokesperson for the Kentucky State Police.

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London - AP News

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London  AP News

Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?

At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence.

Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics

London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.

Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics

London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.

Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics

London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.

Cavaliers look to secure series victory over the Raptors - AP News

Cavaliers look to secure series victory over the Raptors  AP News

Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source - Reuters

Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source  Reuters

High school volleyball: Southern Section boys' playoff results and pairings

The CIF Southern Section boys' volleyball playoff results and pairings.

South East Water chair resigns after critical report

It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.

Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term

Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.

Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term

Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.

Yen steadies after Japan intervention, traders brace for more action - Reuters

Yen trims gains against dollar after Japan's intervention in markets  Reuters

Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs

Meanwhile, the Celtics-76ers playoff heads for a decisive Game 7 after Philadelphia beat Boston 106-93.

UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London - Reuters

UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London  Reuters

UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London - Reuters

UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London  Reuters

Tim Allen trolls ‘No Kings’ lawmakers for fawning over actual King Charles

After King Charles’ historic address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, his first as monarch, Allen took to X to mock the irony of the moment, posting a photo of the speech.

Iran war: What’s happening on day 63 as Trump signals possible attacks

Iran’s president calls the US siege 'intolerable' as Donald Trump says war may resume.

What to Know About ‘Welcome to Country’ Ceremony Used by Indigenous Australians

The tradition, dating back thousands of years, is used by Indigenous Australians to greet visitors to their ancestral lands.

Timberwolves overcome injuries to snag series win over Nuggets

Jaden McDaniels had 32 points for the injury-ravaged Timberwolves in a 110-98 series-clinching victory over the Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Trump backs FIFA letting Iran play at World Cup in US

After months of campaigns and questions, FIFA says Iran will compete in the World Cup and matches will remain in the US.

'A Derry jazz festival? Are you off your head?'

Around 100,000 people are expected in Londonderry to celebrate 25 years of the City of Derry Jazz Festival.

'A Derry jazz festival? Are you off your head?'

Around 100,000 people are expected in Londonderry to celebrate 25 years of the City of Derry Jazz Festival.

How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australia

Recognition of Aboriginal Australians has become standard at most public events. Increasingly, the right is taking aim at the practice.

Birmingham ends Palisades' run of City Section dominance in boys lacrosse

Birmingham captures its first City Section title in boys' lacrosse in more than a decade with a 20-8 victory over nine-time defending champion Palisades.

2 employees dead in Kentucky bank robbery, search for suspect continues: State police

A masked man shot and killed two employees during a bank robbery in central Kentucky on Thursday afternoon and the search for the suspect continues, authorities said.

A sweet Hawks season ends on a sour note with a 51-point playoff blowout by Knicks - AP News

A sweet Hawks season ends on a sour note with a 51-point playoff blowout by Knicks  AP News

'So stressful' - teachers and pupils say new GCSEs are leading to burnout

Unions warn teachers will quit and there are fears for pupils' wellbeing as classroom tests increase.

Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips

Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.

'So stressful' - teachers and pupils say new GCSEs are leading to burnout

Unions warn teachers will quit and there are fears for pupils' wellbeing as classroom tests increase.

Wild video captures elderly driver Jerry Ross, 72, crashing into group of cyclists on Georgia road

An elderly motorist is accused of driving through a group of bicyclists in Georgia – knocking one over and fracturing his spine – before speeding off in a hit-and-run that was caught on camera.

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline

Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats

Iran’s monthslong internet shutdown is crushing businesses in an already battered economy - AP News

Iran’s monthslong internet shutdown is crushing businesses in an already battered economy  AP News

'Laughs and learning' in Cornish language podcast

Danni Diston explores learning the language of her beloved homeland alongside a number of guests.

Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3 - AP News

Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3  AP News

British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

War-battered Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict - AP News

War-battered Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict  AP News

British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect, boosting hopes and concerns for millions - AP News

EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect, boosting hopes and concerns for millions  AP News

Carlsson, Terry lead Ducks to 5-2 win in Game 6, eliminating the 2-time conference champ Oilers - AP News

Carlsson, Terry lead Ducks to 5-2 win in Game 6, eliminating the 2-time conference champ Oilers  AP News

What are the issues in the suburb that keeps changing its mind?

Nothing is set in stone for voters in Hampton Vale, built on the site of a former brickworks.

Major global news moments of April, in AP photos - AP News

Major global news moments of April, in AP photos  AP News

3 people shot on Skid Row as suspect delivers grim message to victims before pulling the trigger

A gunman delivered a haunting message, saying “this is where I do business” to a group of people in downtown Los Angeles before shooting them Thursday night, the Los Angeles Police Department told The California Post. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. near the intersection of Sixth Street and San Julian Street, and the search...

Morning Bid: Never mind the oil, feel the earnings - Reuters

Morning Bid: Never mind the oil, feel the earnings  Reuters

Morning Bid: Never mind the oil, feel the earnings - Reuters

Morning Bid: Never mind the oil, feel the earnings!  Reuters

Indonesia to cut ride-hailing companies' maximum commission taken from drivers to 8% - Reuters

Indonesia to cut ride-hailing companies' maximum commission taken from drivers to 8%  Reuters

Jaden McDaniels leads the T-wolves on both ends of the court in 110-98 clincher to oust Nuggets in 6 - AP News

Jaden McDaniels leads the T-wolves on both ends of the court in 110-98 clincher to oust Nuggets in 6  AP News

Secret compartments conceal millions of dollars in deadly drugs as Border Patrol arrest dozens

Drug traffickers tried to outsmart authorities by stuffing narcotics into a vehicle’s roof, but federal officers shut down the scheme and seized nearly $3 million in fentanyl and methamphetamine in two rapid-fire busts this April.

How MI5 foiled a Tesco worker's plan for mass gun attack

Police say Alfie Coleman appeared to be a normal teenager but was hiding a dark plan.

Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts

The redrawn congressional district lines that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign into law are intended to help Republicans pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in November — a scenario that would cost some Democrats their seats

Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts

The redrawn congressional district lines that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign into law are intended to help Republicans pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in November — a scenario that would cost some Democrats their seats

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline

Republican lawmakers say they will continue to defer to President Donald Trump, for now, during the fragile ceasefire with Iran

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline

Republican lawmakers say they will continue to defer to President Donald Trump, for now, during the fragile ceasefire with Iran

Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community

Two years after his death, President Jimmy Carter is still inspiring Habitat for Humanity's efforts to build more affordable housing in the U.S. Over five days in May, nearly 1,000 volunteers with the international nonprofit will finish building 24 new...

A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence

New Zealanders are working to bring the kiwi back to the hills around Wellington

Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats

The redrawn congressional district lines that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign into law are intended to help Republicans pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in November — a scenario that would cost some Democrats their seats

A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence

New Zealanders are working to bring the kiwi back to the hills around Wellington

Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community with help from the Carters' initiative

Two years after his death, President Jimmy Carter is still inspiring Habitat for Humanity's efforts to build more affordable housing in the U.S. Over five days in May, nearly 1,000 volunteers with the international nonprofit will finish building 24 new...

China’s EV price war turns into AI arms race beyond cheaper cars

Chinese EV firms are rapidly rolling out in-car AI features to gain an edge, but as the price war drags on, those technologies are quickly becoming commoditized.

China’s EV price war turns into AI arms race beyond cheaper cars

Chinese EV firms are rapidly rolling out in-car AI features to gain an edge, but as the price war drags on, those technologies are quickly becoming commoditized.

China’s EV price war turns into AI arms race beyond cheaper cars

Chinese EV firms are rapidly rolling out in-car AI features to gain an edge, but as the price war drags on, those technologies are quickly becoming commoditized.

China’s EV price war turns into AI arms race beyond cheaper cars

Chinese EV firms are rapidly rolling out in-car AI features to gain an edge, but as the price war drags on, those technologies are quickly becoming commoditized.

Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme

The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community with help from the Carters' initiative - AP News

Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community with help from the Carters' initiative  AP News

Newspaper headlines: 'PM vows to act' and 'Brace for more terror attacks'

The main story for many of the papers continues to be the knife attack in Golders Green on Wednesday.

NYC religious leader allegedly sexually abused 10-year-old girls inside mosque

Tajul Islam, 55, was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing multiple girls at the Masjid Bilal Queens Islamic Center in Jamaica.

New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag

Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag.

Knicks fans celebrate series-clinching win in style — in Atlanta and outside MSG: ‘We want Boston!’

Knicks fans took over State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday night.

Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder

There has been violence outside hospital in Alice Springs, where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl is being treated.

Kylie Jenner sued by second housekeeper who says she slipped a letter to Jenner pleading for help

Kylie Jenner is sued by a second housekeeper who says abusive treatment by staff worsened after she sought to notify Jenner.

Kylie Jenner sued by second housekeeper who says she slipped a letter to Jenner pleading for help

Kylie Jenner is sued by a second housekeeper who says abusive treatment by staff worsened after she sought to notify Jenner.

Aung San Suu Kyi: The Myanmar democracy icon detained for years

Little has been heard of Myanmar's former leader since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline - AP News

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline  AP News

Special Olympics swimmer set to race in many aquatic races in LI event: ‘I’m the strongest kid on the block’

Nobody’s making a splash like Special Olympics swimmer Matthew Schuster, a 43-year-old testicular cancer survivor from Medford in Suffolk County. 

Special Olympics swimmer set to race in many aquatic races in LI event: ‘I’m the strongest kid on the block’

Nobody’s making a splash like Special Olympics swimmer Matthew Schuster, a 43-year-old testicular cancer survivor from Medford in Suffolk County. 

Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer's passion project of capturing local newsrooms - AP News

Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer's passion project of capturing local newsrooms  AP News

In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master

Delyan Peevski was a focus of protests that led to elections in April. A new government now promises to challenge his hold on power.

Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots

The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.

Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats - AP News

Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats  AP News

Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.

Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?

As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.

Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold

As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.

Knicks’ Game 6 report card: Karl-Anthony Towns joins elite company in Knicks playoff history

Report card from the Knicks’ 140-89 Game 6 win over the Hawks on Thursday night at State Farm Arena.

St. Anthony’s girls lacrosse team takes big step forward after 51-game win streak snapped

It’s been a long time since St. Anthony’s girls lacrosse wasn't victorious — 51 games over nearly four years — but that stunningly changed in April.

St. Anthony’s girls lacrosse team takes big step forward after 51-game win streak snapped

It’s been a long time since St. Anthony’s girls lacrosse wasn't victorious — 51 games over nearly four years — but that stunningly changed in April.

Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.

Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?

As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.

Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold

As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.

Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.

Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?

As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.

Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold

As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.

Wild beat Stars 5-2 for first playoff series win in 11 years - AP News

Wild beat Stars 5-2 for first playoff series win in 11 years  AP News

Saxophonist falls asleep onstage during Kamala Harris awards dinner anti-Trump rant

The jazz player roused himself awake, it appears, just in time to play Harris off the stage.  

Knicks defense put on clinic in Game 6 destruction of Hawks

It was reminiscent of those games in a driveway when an older brother bullied his younger brother.

Thief pulled from Pasadena Best Buy as line formed outside for Pokemon cards

A man was arrested inside a locked Pasadena Best Buy in the early hours of Wednesday while Pokemon collectors lined up outside for a highly sought-after card restock, with police saying the odd timing appears to be a coincidence rather than part of any Pokemon-style “catch them all” scheme.

OG Anunoby looks like Knicks standout again with ‘phenomenal’ Game 6 to cap strong series

OG Anunoby entered this postseason as one of the league’s most invaluable supporting players.

Oil rises as White House says Iran ceasefire halts 60-day war deadline

Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a U.S. president needs to withdraw troops 60 days after reporting their deployment to Congress

Oil rises as White House says Iran ceasefire halts 60-day war deadline

Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a U.S. president needs to withdraw troops 60 days after reporting their deployment to Congress

Oil rises as White House says Iran ceasefire halts 60-day war deadline

Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a U.S. president needs to withdraw troops 60 days after reporting their deployment to Congress

Indonesia to cut ride-hailing companies' maximum commission taken from drivers to 8% - Reuters

Indonesia to cut ride-hailing companies' maximum commission taken from drivers to 8%  Reuters

Indian Oil hikes prices of industrial LPG, jet fuel for foreign airlines - Reuters

Indian Oil hikes prices of industrial LPG, jet fuel for foreign airlines  Reuters

Indian Oil hikes prices of industrial LPG, jet fuel for foreign airlines - Reuters

Indian Oil hikes prices of industrial LPG, jet fuel for foreign airlines  Reuters

Public told 'be alert, not alarmed' as terror threat level raised after Golders Green attack

The UK was last raised to the second-highest level in November 2021 after an attempted bombing and the murder of an MP.

Public told 'be alert, not alarmed' as terror threat level raised after Golders Green attack

The UK was last raised to the second-highest level in November 2021 after an attempted bombing and the murder of an MP.

Investment group comes forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps

An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas

Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest in Myanmar - AP News

Myanmar reduces ousted leader Suu Kyi’s prison term in new amnesty  AP News

Musk Concludes Testimony At OpenAI Trial

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: Elon Musk wrapped up his testimony on Thursday as the trial in his lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman continued into its fourth day. OpenAI's attorney, William Savitt, cross-examined Musk in the morning. He asked Musk about the capped nature of Microsoft's investments in OpenAI, his involvement in n…

Mikal Bridges silences the doubters for one night — and it could be a significant Knicks step

Mikal Bridges got his swag back.

Don’t look now: Knicks playing like best team in Eastern Conference

It ended 140-89. And it was every bit the obliteration it seemed.

Stabbing at Washington state high school wounds 6, including suspect, police say - AP News

Stabbing at Washington state high school injures 6, including suspect, police say  AP News

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

Meta is raising the prospect of shutting down social media services in New Mexico in response to a push by state prosecutors for fundamental changes to platforms, including Instagram, to protect the mental health and safety of children

Brazil’s Congress overrides Lula's veto of a bill to reduce Bolsonaro's sentence

Brazil’s Congress has voted to override a presidential veto and reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence

FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation's disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 months

Fourteen FEMA employees who signed a public letter criticizing the nation's disaster preparedness have been reinstated after eight months on paid leave

Louisiana congressional primaries are suspended as a result of the Supreme Court's ruling

Louisiana’s congressional primaries are not going forward as scheduled in May as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

Meta is raising the prospect of shutting down social media services in New Mexico in response to a push by state prosecutors for fundamental changes to platforms, including Instagram, to protect the mental health and safety of children

Investment group comes forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and move team to Las Vegas

An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas

Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme

The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.

2 bank employees fatally shot in a bank robbery in Kentucky

Two bank employees have been fatally shot during a robbery in Kentucky, and a search is underway for the suspect

The Onion's bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars is in limbo as new court battles emerge

The Onion's plan to transform Alex Jones' Infowars platforms into parody sites are in limbo again

Callais Right Away!

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court decided Callais. The last paragraph of the opinion stated: The judgment of the District Court is affirmed, and thesecases are remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. It is so ordered. Well, it is not ordered right away. Under the Court's rules, the remand does not happen immediately. In this 2020 post,…

Gold heads for weekly loss on oil-driven inflation concerns - Reuters

Gold heads for weekly loss on oil-driven inflation concerns  Reuters

Gold heads for weekly loss on oil-driven inflation concerns - Reuters

Gold heads for weekly loss on oil-driven inflation concerns  Reuters

LAPD disputes ‘SNL’ writer Jimmy Fowlie’s claims that his missing sister is ‘no longer alive’

"Although the circumstances of her disappearance are suspicious, Ms. Downer has not been located, and her case has not been reclassified as a homicide," the LAPD wrote in a statement.

2 employees killed in Kentucky bank robbery, suspect at large, police say

Kentucky State Police said a man went to a U.S. Bank in Brea, Kentucky, and shot and killed a man and a woman, both employees at the bank.

2 employees killed in Kentucky bank robbery, suspect at large, police say

Kentucky State Police said a man went to a U.S. Bank in Brea, Kentucky, and shot and killed a man and a woman, both employees at the bank.

Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight

The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight

The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight

The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest in Myanmar

Myanmar’s military-backed government shortened the prison sentence of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Tyrese Maxey leads 76ers as they force Game 7 against Celtics

The decisive game is Saturday in Boston.

Missing Republican Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian, 54, found dead in rural area

Barry Christian, a 54-year-old candidate for District 38 in western Oklahoma, was discovered dead on Thursday after he mysteriously vanished just two days prior.

Sandisk has thumping quarter on AI boom, secures long-term contracts and unveils big buyback - Reuters

Sandisk has thumping quarter on AI boom, secures long-term contracts and unveils big buyback  Reuters

Sandisk has thumping quarter on AI boom, secures long-term contracts and unveils big buyback - Reuters

Sandisk has thumping quarter on AI boom, secures long-term contracts and unveils big buyback  Reuters

Tyrese Maxey sparks the 76ers’ Game 6 surge with 30 points, forcing a Game 7 vs the Celtics - AP News

Tyrese Maxey sparks the 76ers’ Game 6 surge with 30 points, forcing a Game 7 vs the Celtics  AP News

Condemnation and protests against Israel’s raid of Gaza aid flotilla

Israel has provoked international condemnation for its interception of Gaza-bound aid boats in international waters.

US figure skating team’s first pitch at Mets game doesn’t go well

Perhaps the U.S. figure skating team should stay on the ice and away from the diamond.

A 47-point halftime lead! Knicks enjoy a rout for the ages over Hawks in Game 6 - AP News

A 47-point halftime lead! Knicks enjoy a rout for the ages over Hawks in Game 6  AP News

Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 6 win over Hawks: CJ McCollum was no villain after all

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 140-89 Game 6 series-clinching win over the Hawks on Thursday night in Atlanta:  

Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder

Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.

Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder

There has been violence outside hospital in Alice Springs, where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.

Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement

The vote provides funding for most Department of Homeland Security agencies, except for two subagencies responsible for immigration enforcement.

Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement

The vote provides funding for most Department of Homeland Security agencies, except for two subagencies responsible for immigration enforcement.

Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement

The bill, already cleared by the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation.

Shaq hilariously tries to revive Hawks after embarrassing first half against Knicks — it didn’t work

The Hawks’ Game 6 deficit to the Knicks got so bad that Shaquille O'Neal tried to revive the team.

King arrives in Bermuda after ending US trip with visit to small town America

On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US.