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Gabbard said she is leaving her post to support her husband, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer.
Gabbard said she is leaving her post to support her husband, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer.
SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket on Friday, a day after the company scrubbed plans before takeoff.
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People used AI on a spectrogram image of cockpit recordings to reconstruct them, forcing the NTSB to temporarily block access to its docket system.
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Scientists in Germany have demonstrated a startling new form of surveillance: identifying people using nothing more than ordinary WiFi signals. By analyzing how radio waves bounce around a room, researchers can effectively “see” and recognize individuals — even if they are not carrying a device and even if their phone is turned off.
The mega rocket made its debut two days after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced he's taking the company public. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Starship is now one step closer to the moon.
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Most people do not realize that AI has imbalances due to the initial training of the AI. This is worrisome for AI giving out mental health advice. An AI Insider scoop.

For years, Apple has put a lot of effort into providing users with ways to extend their iPhone’s battery life. But while iOS slowly introduced more battery-management features for iPhone, Apple’s other big battery-powered device, the MacBook, was left behind. Lately, that’s changed. Today, Apple’s laptops, particularly those running macOS 26, offer numerous battery and charging management features that aim to keep your MacBook’s battery lasting as long as possible. Best of all, they work whethe

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Just a stuffed deer having the time of his life. | Image: Gemini / The Verge Last year I deepfaked my kid's stuffed animal to make it look like his plush deer was on vacation. It was an experiment to see if I could re-create the events depicted in a Gemini ad Google was running, and I never showed the videos of Buddy the deer on his adventures to my four-year-old. But it was a revealing exercise that made me think a lot about the difference between some harmless fun with generative AI and full

Why SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket is not worsening the fuel crisis — but may still raise profound climate questions.

The old adage goes that during a boom, the companies that profit most are the ones selling the picks and shovels. This January, even as consensus had largely settled around the idea that an AI bubble exists, something even Sam Altman acknowledged last August, Blackstone called investing in the “picks and shovels” of AI a “generational” opportunity. The safer bet, we’re told, lies not in the models themselves but in AI’s physical infrastructure: data centers, chips, and electricity. “The Real AI

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 129, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, come on you Gunners, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've mostly been sick, which has meant nearly a full rewatch of Parks and Recreation while alternately napping and feeling bad for myself. But I've also been reading about Nick Fuentes and clowns, listening to old episodes of Short History Of, testing the NextSense

Elon Muks's xAI has gone all in on natural gas, while SpaceX is obsessed with orbital data centers. What happened to the "solar-electric economy" he promised?
“An ongoing culture war”: AI is driving up the cost of key gaming components as Big Tech leaves the gaming industry, once an inseparable ally, in the dust.
Finding a cafe that fits you can be a revelatory experience. For me at least, there are few places outside of my house that I can truly feel comfortable in. I'm lucky enough to have two options in walking distance: a coffee shop that's bright, airy, and full of art, and another that doubles as a plant shop so that I'm surrounded by greenery while I write. They're third places that have become central to my life. But in the virtual realm I have an option as well - and while it's not a place for g

Massive OLED TVs and Sonos speakers might be stealing the Memorial Day spotlight, but there are also plenty of great deals that won't set you back nearly as much. In fact, some of the best discounts we're seeing are on gadgets that retail for $50 or less, from portable chargers and 4K streaming devices to cheap(ish) security cameras. There are even some solid deals available on outdoor gear if you plan to spend time camping, hiking, or otherwise enjoying the outdoors this summer. To help you sep
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Roger Linn lets his accomplishments do the talking. | Image: Roger Linn Roger Linn is a legend in the world of musical instruments. He's been at the cutting edge of music technology for decades. He created the LM-1, the first drum machine to use samples, and its successor, the LinnDrum, is one of the most iconic drum machines of all time. They were used on countless records in the 1980s, including hits by Tom Petty, Queen, and Tears for Fears. But the most notable fan was probably Prince, who

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Apple, Meta, and Google offer special security modes that provide your devices more secure against targeted spyware attacks. Here are how those modes work, what they do, and how to switch them on.
Corporate profits can’t fix a chaotic trade war with China, climbing credit premiums and AI infrastructure limits.
SpaceX has more to prove before flying Starship all the way to low-Earth orbit.

Look at those cute little guys. | Image: Record Club There isn't really a solid equivalent to Goodreads or Letterboxd for music lovers, but Record Club is aiming to change that. Yes, we have Rate Your Music, but its interface is crowded, and it feels more geared towards longer-form reviews than cataloging your listening habits and connecting with other fans. Record Club is clean and modern, with a streamlined interface that's quite similar to Letterboxd. The basic features you'd expect from s

A rapidly growing asset class on Nvidia’s balance sheet reveals how deeply tethered its future is to the financial health of its partners
A long-running survey of how Americans feel about the economy sank to another all-time low — but not just because Democrats are furious at President Trump and his policies.
Tom Ward, chief operating officer of Walmart's warehouse chain Sam's Club, is retiring, and Cedric Clark, Walmart's EVP of U.S. store operations, is leaving.
There’s a new warning from the commodity market about the risks of a delayed reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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If you want to succeed at work, you not only need to get work done, you need to do the right kind of work. That work involves helping to complete projects that really matter to your organization—ones that are central to the mission. You don’t get assigned to those key projects right away. They tend to be run by leaders with significant experience and are staffed by others who have proven their capabilities and have demonstrated how they will contribute to a positive outcome. How do you become on

Recently, a senior executive shared something that initially sounded surprising. “I find it easier to open up to AI than to a person.” She was referring to an AI coaching platform her company had introduced. The tool prompted reflective questions, helped her think through challenges, and generated suggestions based on patterns in her responses. She appreciated the privacy and the absence of judgment. “There’s no pressure,” she explained. “The system just helps me think.” Her reaction isn’t unusu

Peec, which helps brands track their presence in AI searches, offers proof of a key trend among European startups.
Surging food costs and fuel prices are pummeling Maine's struggling groundfishing industry. But a pandemic-era program is helping to keep it afloat as inflation worsens.
California is the nation’s most expensive state for gasoline. The latest spike has forced more residents to change their habits.

The temperature is climbing, and so are people's utility bills. Rising electricity prices and hotter-than-usual weather could make it especially costly to stay cool this summer.
Memorial Day isn’t until Monday, but sales on our favorite gear are going on all weekend.

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Many of the softest housing markets, where homebuyers have gained the most leverage over the past four years since the pandemic housing boom ended, are located in Southern and Mountain West regions. Many of those areas were home to the nation’s top pandemic boomtowns, which experienced significant home price growth during the pandemic housing boom, stretching housing prices beyond

It was a bad week for AI’s public image. The concept was booed on mention at several commencement speeches, tarnished a literary prize, drove more layoffs, and tangled local politics in a number of data-center squabbles. A hyped new book about AI’s impact on “truth” was dragged for including fake quotes made up by AI. Pope Leo XIV’s forthcoming encyclical will concern “safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence,” Vatican News reported. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen som

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The unofficial start of the summer travel season on Memorial Day weekend will show just how much travelers want to fly and how much they're willing to pay.
James Watt plans to launch a new brand and wants to give shares to those who invested in the Equity for Punks scheme.

Prices related to travel, recreation and food saw particularly steep increases, stretching Americans' wallets as they celebrate the unofficial start of summer.
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The Federal Reserve isn’t going to reduce borrowing costs anytime soon because of resurgent inflation, but a rate hike is also off the table for now as the regime of new Chair Kevin Warsh gets underway.
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Many providers of cybersecurity hardware, software and services are expected to put up tremendous sales numbers as the AI build-out continues.
During midterm years, summer tends to coincide with a weak stock market.
The addition of two new names, Delta Air Lines and Macy's, to the portfolio are hard to explain.
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When credit and stocks disagree, credit is the one telling the truth.
Dating costs are rising faster than inflation, pushing many Americans to go on fewer dates, choose cheaper plans or skip dating altogether.
A silver lining to the cloud of high interest rates.
Deep Fission is seeking an IPO that could raise $157 million, though investors may have trouble buying the nuclear startup's story.
The age-old rule applies: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Private equity funds own the same underperforming companies spooking the credit market — and their investors are in the crosshairs.
Market downturns typically tag new central-bank leaders. And Warsh faces a tough choice between crushing demand or saving the bull market.
Medicare Advantage brokers raked in $10 billion a year in commissions — but how many people are they helping?
“I haven’t bought or sold property since the National Association of Realtors ruling that decoupled buyer’s and seller’s agent commissions.”
“Others say she should start at full retirement age.”
From a grotesque 230% valuation gap to a ticking energy crisis, this unstoppable market is more fragile than it looks.
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Scams are sophisticated and come in many shapes and forms. It’s easy to be fooled.
Most people don’t save in an HSA, so there’s little consensus on when to start drawing down the funds.
S&P 500 has a 30% chance of crashing over the next two years. That’s the good news.
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“Go to Walmart and pay off someone’s layaway account.”
The combination of higher oil prices and bond market volatility nearly snapped the S&P 500's winning streak.
Kevin Warsh is becoming Federal Reserve chair at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy — forcing him to be something other than the disruptor he hoped to be.
JP Morgan Chase CEO warned of credit-market ‘cockroaches.’ But opaque AI loans and excessive leverage — ‘credit termites’ — are hollowing out the economy.
A little-known investing formula shows exactly how long to hold bonds to neutralize interest-rate hikes.
SolarSquare could be valued at up to $500 million in the financing expected to close next month.
The change is likely to affect hundreds of thousands of people. It could also lead to more family separations as spouses or relatives wait for application decisions, immigration lawyers said.
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A top state lawmaker who opposed drawing new districts for the fall election now says he supports a constitutional amendment that could pave the way to an all-Democrat map for the next cycle.

The constellation of individuals and groups involved claims to have suffered partisan attacks by the federal government under Trump, yet would not be compensated.

Ms. Gabbard had a difficult tenure in the Trump administration and was seldom seen in the room when the president made important national-security moves.

Housing officials were told to exclude emotional support animals and tighten the definition of a service animal when granting accommodations for disabled tenants.

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence The Washington Post Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence. Trump Names Aaron Lukas Acting Chief. The New York Times Trump news at a glance: sidelined Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence The Guardian Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence CNN Opinion | Tulsi Gabbard self-humiliation wasn’t enough for Trump MS NOW
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Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy.
Trump administration to force foreigners in the U.S. to apply for a green card abroad NPR Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says The New York Times USCIS policy shift may force some green card applicants to apply abroad cbs8.com Non-immigrant visa holders must return to home countries to apply for green cards, Trump administration says NBC News DHS Quits Granting Green Cards—Almost Entirely Cato Institute
Judge drops criminal case against Kilmar Abrego García, ruling it vindictive The Washington Post Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia The New York Times US judge dismisses criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García The Guardian Judge dismisses charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying Todd Blanche spurred a ‘tainted investigation’ CNN Federal judge dismisses human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Vid
Police ordered guns to be removed from mosque shooter’s home in 2025 The Washington Post San Diego Mosque Shooter So Alarmed Police, They Seized Father’s Guns The New York Times Behavior of teen in San Diego mosque shooting led police to seize family's 26 guns last year The Times of Israel Year before shooting, father removed guns from home of Islamic Center teen gunman NBC 7 San Diego Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show CBS News
The Labour Party has said it is "deeply concerned" by Reform's vetting procedures.

President Trump continues to act like he’s politically all-powerful, even in the face of indications that he is not.
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U.S. and Chinese officials have met and spoken publicly about differing priorities since the Trump-Xi summit concluded in Beijing last week.
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

The secretary of state wants to sell US energy to Delhi to make up for shortfalls caused by the Iran war.

Mass. congressman Barney Frank was the first House member to come out as gay and was instrumental in Wall Street reforms after the Great Recession. He died this week at the age of 86.
A tough week for Trump on Capitol Hill, as Republicans deal him setbacks The Washington Post ‘Senators are not happy’: How Trump pushed the GOP to the breaking point this week CNN In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump The New York Times Trump's revenge politics comes back to haunt him Axios Senate Republicans’ Trump breaking point Punchbowl News
Three months in, is Trump losing the war against Iran? The Times of Israel Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war? Reuters An ever-expanding catastrophe over Iran is not inevitable. Trump can and must be stopped | Simon Tisdall The Guardian The Key Sticking Points for a US-Iran Peace Deal Bloomberg Donald Trump’s risky military options to break Iran deadlock Financial Times
The shift in management is certain to spark a flurry of new fates for the capital, spanning public parks, national monuments and the Metropolitan Police Department.

The president appears to be fixating once again on Greenland, the Danish territory in the Arctic.

Two recent moves aligned the department ever more closely with President Trump’s own efforts to whitewash the events of that day.

The party says its proposed policy would cost £5bn a year and could be paid for through cuts to welfare.

After a year focused on immigrants here illegally, the Trump administration is now making it harder for legal migrants to stay in the country. It is a risky pivot.

Democratic chair faces calls to quit over ‘shambles’ of election autopsy release The Guardian Opinion | Democrats’ rearview mirror is cracked. So is the windshield. The Washington Post Opinion | The Agony Around the Democrats’ Mysterious, Ridiculous Autopsy The New York Times DNC autopsy author was previously part of another Democratic humiliation Politico Read the DNC’s 2024 autopsy obtained by CNN CNN
The White House North Lawn was cleared by Secret Service on Saturday evening after the sound of apparent gun shots near the White House.

A witness reported hearing dozens of shots. It was not immediately clear what had led up to the shooting or whether anyone had been injured.
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U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran CBS News Trump met top advisers on Iran as he weighs return to war Axios Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal Reuters Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge The New York Times Another round in Trump’s ‘forever cease-fire’ The Hill
"This capability is not common for satellites conducting typical missions."

The accident occurred Friday night local time at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi City, according to the Chinese state news agency Xinhua.

Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

There is no shortage of targets if he decides to strike: Energy facilities left untouched, the deep underground nuclear storage site at Isfahan and missile sites that appear to have been dug out.
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Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.

Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance.
Flotilla video: Ben-Gvir’s template of televised abuse was honed on Palestinians The Guardian Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody CNN Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions AP News Israel’s Human Wrecking Ball The Atlantic Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained BBC
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The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi has killed at least 82 people
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The measure is part of a European Union–led strategy to eliminate all drunk-driving-related deaths and injuries by 2050.

A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.

Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a “gargantuan task” during his visit to Delhi: defuse tensions over President Trump’s anti-India aggression and overtures to China.

Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.

Chile digs desert trenches along its northern border as President José Antonio Kast pushes a hardline migration crackdown critics say may have little effect.
Months into the oil blockade imposed by President Trump, many Cubans are relying more than ever on relatives in the U.S. for help meeting their daily needs.

The International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk is calling for the “immediate and unconditional” release of Egyptian director and screenwriter Omar Salah Marei who is being held behind bars in Cairo reportedly on trumped up charges of “deliberately spreading false news,” based on posts on his social media accounts. Omar Salah Marei, 35 – who […]

‘A Total Nightmare’: Voices From a Moscow Hit by Ukrainian Drones The New York Times Falling drone debris causes fire at oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk Reuters Ukraine’s attack on Moscow is another sign the war is not so distant anymore for Russians AP News Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery deep in territory The Jerusalem Post Russia’s Key Black Sea Oil Port on Fire After Drone Attack Bloomberg.com
The team, now in Belgium, must isolate there for 21 days or risk being denied permission to come to Houston for the World Cup, an official said.
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The Port of Dover said the new entry and exit system would be suspended, after travellers faced heavy queues while temperatures soared.

Russian forces are increasingly repairing and reusing captured Ukrainian Baba Yaga drones to support combat operations and fill a major battlefield need.

Two men were taken to a major trauma centre and the area around the palace gates was cordoned off.

Food, Flashlights and Fans: Floridians Step Up Aid to Cuban Relatives The New York Times Gainesville native visits Cuba in relief effort amid US energy blockade AccessWDUN Cubans gather in Miami-Dade to celebrate heritage, culture amid rising political tensions; Cuba reportedly acquires 300 military drones WPLG Local 10 CubaNostalgia celebrates Cuban culture with a packed line-up of shows Miami Herald Cuba Nostalgia In Miami As Blackouts And Tensions Grow Hoodline
Deadliest China Coal Mine Blast Since 2009 Kills at Least 90 Bloomberg.com Xi Calls for All-Out Rescue After Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 90 in China The New York Times China coal mine blast kills 90, state media reports; deadliest mining disaster in over a decade CNN 82 dead, 9 trapped in coal mine accident in northern China: State media ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say NPR
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As Canada tightens asylum rules, refugees reuniting with family say they were turned over to ICE and jailed for months after failed border claims As each day in US detention passes, Markens Appolon can feel the life he had dreamed of slipping away. The 25-year-old fled Haiti to escape the rampant gang violence that upended his university studies in economics, and planned to join family in Montreal. Continue reading...

A formal petition to the US government calls for sanctions on Chinese seafood imports.

The death count rose drastically on Saturday as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”
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Threat of jihadism continues to lurk along borders with Mali and Burkina Faso These days, when she is not organising the annual International Day of Reggae celebrations in Côte d’Ivoire, Rose Ebirim picks up litter scattered on the beach in the historic port town of Grand Bassam, 25 miles east of Abidjan. Both activities have become a form of therapy since the time she saw someone die. “13 March 2016 was a Black Sunday for me,” she said. Continue reading...

The couple, who allegedly left two young boys on a roadside in the south of Portugal, will remain in custody, a court rules.

People across the Middle East were bracing for the possibility of renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran as mediation efforts continue in Tehran without a clear sign of a breakthrough.

Their Phones Were Stolen in London. Then the Threats Started. The New York Times In this image taken from a video released by the London Metropolitan Police Service, two men on a moped snatch a woman's phone. Yahoo News Canada London Smartphone Extortion Racket Exposes Terrifying Global Cybercrime Crisis streamlinefeed.co.ke A whole criminal supply chain exists because Apple made iPhones too hard to steal PhoneArena London’s phone theft crisis may have peaked as Met Police crack down South
Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills 90 people, state media say AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
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Saturday’s strikes damaged a main hospital in the Lebanese city of Tyre, as funerals for paramedics killed a day earlier were held.

The remains of 4 Italian divers killed in a Maldives cave dive have been repatriated AP News After 6 Dead in a Maldives Scuba Tragedy, the Safety Lessons We Need to Take Away Outside Magazine Divers killed in Maldives cave may have taken wrong tunnel, recovery firm CEO says: "No way out" CBS News Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface? CNN Dead Maldives divers were just minutes away from reaching surface as tragic new details emerge New York Po
Exclusive: Trump says he's "50/50" on Iran deal or bombs, will meet envoys to decide Axios Report: Trump ’50/50′ on Iran deal or resumed strikes, may decide tomorrow The Times of Israel Live Updates: U.S. preparing for possible strikes against Iran, sources say, as Rubio says tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable" CBS News Trump meets with national security officials as he weighs next steps on Iran CNN Trump Weighs His Options in Carrying Out New Strikes in Iran The New York Times

Xi Jinping urges authorities to ‘spare no effort’ in rescue operation after explosion in northern Shanxi province At least 82 people have been killed in a gas explosion at a coalmine in northern China’s Shanxi province, in the country’s worst mining disaster in 17 years. The explosion happened on Friday at 7.29pm (12.29 BST) while 247 workers were underground at the Liushenyu coalmine in Qinyuan county, the state media agency Xinhua reported. Continue reading...
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The forward-deployed USS George Washington departed from United States Navy Base-Fleet Activities Yokosuka on Saturday with little fanfare

A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8, punctuated by skirmishes as the U.S. and Iran jockey over the Strait of Hormuz.
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They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

China Eliminates Tariffs on Africa to Outmaneuver Trump WSJ China’s influence in Africa is no longer just economic Lowy Institute China brewing up business for African coffee beans China Daily - Global Edition Licensable picture: China: China-Africa Trade Reuters Connect China-Africa ties boost continent's modernization, talent growth: expert Xinhua
One American who contracted Ebola is receiving treatment in Germany.
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In the relative calm of the early days of a cease-fire, there were heart-rending scenes as people exhumed their loved ones from temporary graves and reburied them.
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Thousands of Iranians Travel to Saudi Arabia in a Tense War-Time Pilgrimage WSJ Interior Minister Receives Head of Iranian Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization وكالة الأنباء السعودية Interior minister attends closing ceremony of 3rd Hajj Health and Safety Forum Saudi Gazette Latest Statistics Released for Iranian Pilgrims in Mecca and Medina - WANA News Agency Saudi interior minister meets Hajj officials from Iran, Indonesia and Egypt as pilgrim arrivals accelerate Arab News PK
France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after ‘unspeakable’ flotilla detainee taunts AP News Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody CNN France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists The New York Times Israel’s Human Wrecking Ball The Atlantic Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory Reuters
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

France bans Ben Gvir over ‘reprehensible actions’ toward Gaza flotilla activists The Times of Israel France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists The New York Times South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention The Hill Israel’s Human Wrecking Ball The Atlantic Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody CNN
At least as far as some in the Arab Gulf states are concerned, regional powers cannot adequately substitute for American military might.

Tens of thousands rally in Serbia for antigovernment demonstrations Al Jazeera Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit Reuters Serbian protesters clash with police after anti-government rally in Belgrade AP News Serbian protesters clash with police amid massive anti-government rally in Belgrade CBS News Anti-Government Protest Kicks Off Serbia Election Campaign Bloomberg.com
President Trump announced the unfinalized deal on social media after talks with Israel and other allies. It aims to end the war and includes two-month negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
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A rescued baby owl, once encased in concrete from a construction mixer, underwent an exacting feather transplant to restore his ability to fly silently.
A fascinating, unclassifiable orb found in the Gulf of Alaska is not an alien object, as some speculated, but the remains of a poorly documented animal.

Once dismissed as empty expanses between galaxies, cosmic voids are becoming one of the most promising tools for probing the universe’s biggest mysteries.

A colossal new sea predator named Tylosaurus rex has been identified from fossils found in Texas, revealing a brutal 43-foot-long hunter that ruled ancient oceans 80 million years ago. The discovery not only introduces one of the biggest mosasaurs ever known, but also shakes up long-standing ideas about how these marine reptiles evolved.
To keep communications secure in a post-quantum world, cryptographers are digging down into the concept of cause and effect.

"Two astronauts whose careers embody excellence, leadership, and service."

A breakthrough lithium-extraction method could help solve one of clean energy’s dirtiest problems. Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a fast new technique that pulls lithium directly from salty underground brines using a temperature-sensitive solvent, avoiding the giant evaporation ponds that can take years and drain precious water supplies. Even better, the method works on low-quality lithium sources that current technologies struggle to use.
Scientists found that storing mangoes at 54°F dramatically slows ripening and keeps the fruit fresh far longer than typical tropical temperatures. The cooler conditions helped mangoes stay firm, retain moisture, and preserve important antioxidants while reducing cellular damage. Researchers also uncovered the internal defense systems that switch on during cold storage, protecting the fruit from stress and decay.
GLP-1 drugs may help reduce food cravings, leading to healthier eating habits that contribute to weight loss. Image Credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy A recent study found that using GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, can help reduce food cravings. The researchers found that GLP-1 medications can reduce “food noise” better than behavioral therapy alone. Food noise refers to persistent and intrusive thoughts about food that make healthy eating habits difficult. The concept of “food noise”
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Ebola outbreak risk level increased as deaths reach 177 with nearly 750 cases.

As passengers aboard a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak return to their home countries, experts say the risk of another pandemic remains low. Chris McGrath/Getty Images 18 American passengers have been airlifted home to the U.S. after a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard an Antarctic expedition cruise ship. Investigators believe the rare Andes virus strain may have spread among passengers in the ship’s close quarters. Experts say the outbreak highlights the severity of hanta

After years of debate, global experts announced that PCOS will now be called PMOS to better reflect the multisystem effects it has on the body. Image Credit: ruizluquepaz/GettyImages Global experts have officially announced a change in name for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The condition will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). This name change was made to reflect the multisystem effects the condition has on the body. In a culmination of more than 10 years

Recent research has found an association between sleep duration and biological aging. Image Credit: ArtistGNDphotography/Getty Images A recent study found that too little or too much sleep may speed aging in the brain and other organs. The study used aging clocks to examine associations between sleep and various mental health and medical conditions. The researchers also found a direct link between sleep and late-life depression. Sleep is an important aspect of overall health and emotional

Researchers say current aerobic exercise recommendations may not be sufficient to reduce cardiovascular risk. MoMo Productions/Getty Images Researchers say adults may need to quadruple the current weekly exercise recommendations to achieve substantial heart health benefits. Those with lower levels of fitness may need as much as 600 minutes of weekly aerobic activity to lower the risks of heart attack and stroke. Experts say the current recommendation of 150 minutes of exercise per week is a

A new study demonstrates that 8,500 daily steps is the sweet spot for weight management. Stewart Cohen/Getty Images Walking 8,500 steps per day can help people maintain weight loss after an initial lifestyle modification program that includes dietary intervention. The authors of a research analysis say that walking is a simple, attainable activity for most people. Experts emphasize that exercise and diet are the foundations of any successful weight loss strategy. Walking 8,500 steps per day

Eating more plants and fewer processed foods can help with weight management during menopause. Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images A new study found that diets rich in plant foods and low in processed meats and salt may help with menopause weight gain. Plant foods have nutrients linked with better metabolic health and a healthy gut microbiome. Experts recommend starting a plant-forward diet with foods you already enjoy. Weight gain is common during menopause, a life stage accompanied by signifi

A large study found no link between SSRI use before or during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Ekaterina Goncharova/Getty Images A comprehensive review found no causal link between antidepressant use before or during pregnancy and ADHD or autism. Any association of neurodevelopmental disorders appears to be linked to genetic or environmental factors. While antidepressants do have potential risks, it’s important to weigh them against the benefits. Untreated depression i

Experts say that “ballmaxxing” may lead to permanent damage to male genitalia. Image Credit: Heathline/Paloma Rincon Studio/GettyImages “Ballmaxxing” is a viral social media phenomenon in which fluids are injected into the testicles to increase their size. Some men are injecting fluids until their testicles become the size of grapefruits. Experts caution that ballmaxxing could cause infection and may result in long-term damage to male genitalia. There is no shortage of “maxxing” trends o

Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira says her breast cancer journey has given her a “different type of strength and confidence.” Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira. Photos courtesy of Guerdy Abraira\ In March 2023, Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira planned to undergo breast augmentation surgery. “My breast was very dense to the point where [my doctor said], ‘We’re not touching anything until you get a mammogram,’” she told Healthline. The mammogram led to a dia

Healthgrades has announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards. Healthgrades recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards. The awards recognize hospitals that excel at delivering top-quality care while ensuring a positive patient experience. The 2026 recipients include 373 hospitals from 46 states and represent the top 15% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience. Healthgrades has announced the recipients of the 2026 O

More women in the UK are choosing to have breast reductions than enlargements for the first time.

Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.

Research shows that GLP-1s may help lower blood pressure levels. Image Credit: Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images A recent study found that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may significantly reduce blood pressure. The positive results were observed alongside weight loss and independently of it. The findings add to growing evidence to support the meaningful health benefits of GLP-1 drugs beyond weight loss. Obesity and high blood pressure are closely related chronic health conditions that ar
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The number of people getting bariatric surgery for weight loss has declined, partly due to the rise of GLP-1 medications. KARRASTOCK/Getty Images A new study has found a decline in the number of people getting bariatric surgery for weight loss. The widespread availability of GLP-1 medications and weight management programs is likely contributing to this trend. Experts say that bariatric surgery has been shown to be an effective long-term strategy for weight loss. Bariatric surgery also has q
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The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.
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A new study found that women using semaglutide had a reduction in their use of triptans, a drug commonly prescribed for migraine. Victor Bordera/Stocksy A study has found that treatment with semaglutide led to reduced triptan usage in women. However, no significant effect was observed in men with overweight or obesity. Experts say reductions in inflammation or intracranial pressure could play a role. Sex-related differences in how the body handles semaglutide also appear to be important. Mor

One American who contracted Ebola is receiving treatment in Germany.
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Research shows that perimenopause may be the ideal time to adopt lifestyle changes to help lower cardiovascular risks. Image Credit: Aleksandar Nakic/Getty Images A recent study suggests that perimenopause offers a “window of opportunity” for females to reassess cardiovascular risk and prompt lifestyle changes. The findings show that perimenopausal females may be two times more likely to have lower cardiovascular health scores. According to the study authors, lower cardiovascular health sco
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But Trump administration will not return detainees deported to third countries in disease-struck region The Trump administration will temporarily pause the removal of refugees to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during a spiraling Ebola outbreak, according to reporting by Politico, but experts say the move won’t help prevent the spread of the disease. At least one woman is now in limbo after officials moved her to Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC, and now say they won’t bring her back beca
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A surprising study suggests vitamin D2 supplements may reduce the body’s levels of vitamin D3 — the more effective form of vitamin D. Researchers found D3 not only boosts vitamin D status more efficiently, but may also play a unique role in helping the immune system fight off viruses and bacteria. The discovery is prompting scientists to rethink whether D3 should become the preferred choice for supplementation.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered a five-word response on rising concerns about the franchise slugger.

Top tennis players threatened to boycott the French Open. Instead they staged a media protest, limiting their time in front of cameras.

They beat the South Korean club to progress to the final of the Asian Women's Champions League.

Enzo Maresca is expected to succeed Pep Guardiola after the Catalan coach confirmed his decision to leave Manchester City.

He's been hailed as an all-time great - but there's more to his success than meets the eye.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven streams Saturday on DAZN from the Pyramids of Giza. Here's the main card start time, projected ring walks and viewing info.

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event hits Fort Wayne tonight at 8 p.m. ET with Penta's IC Title defense and a stacked card. Here's the card, start time and how to watch.

At the turn of the millennium, the game in the United States occupied a fragile yet promising position.

The Philadelphia Phillies’ franchise slugger sent a “feel bad” message on the team’s decision to move on from an injured fan favorite.

Frank Hayden, who has died at 96, saw sports as a gateway to opportunity for people with special needs.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Realest have auctioned off authenticated memorabilia, including LeBron James' grip powder.

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV preview and predictions as The Street Profits face The Vision and Becky Lynch battles Sol Ruca.

The best boxers in the world travel to Egypt, where Ukranian fighter Oleksandr Usyk (24-0-0) defends his WBA and WBC Heavyweight title belt against Dutch boxer Rico Verhoeven (1-0-0) in the main event on Saturday, May 23. Usyk vs. Verhoeven pay-per-view takes place at Pyramids of Giza in Giza, Egypt. Coverage and free-to-watch prelims begin […]

The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most-watched motorsports events of the year. Forbes Sports Money gives viewers a complete guide of "How To Watch The 110th Indy 500."

Family says Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia, sepsis ESPN Kyle Busch family releases statement on cause of death Jayski Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says The Hill Sophie Cuningham has heads spinning with her pregame outfit, Colbert's final jab & lessons from Kyle Busch Fox News RCR retiring Kyle Busch's No. 8 car until his son can take over ESPN
Indy 500 results from 2018 to 2025 show Honda and Chevrolet closely matched, while front-row starters earned a decisive race-day and financial advantage at Indianapolis.
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The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after "overwhelming complications" from the illnesses.
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Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media reports.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air.

The two-time NASCAR champion died on Thursday, a day after passing out in a Chevrolet simulator.
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Jesus Made has baseball skills and a name straight from Heaven. The No. 1 prospect by MLB.com may just become the Milwaukee Brewers’ shortstop this year at age 19.

Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" tallied $12 million in Thursday night previews, the lowest collection of advance tickets in franchise history.
Jeff Probst is slamming prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket for allowing users to make trades about who won “Survivor” Season 50, saying that the companies are “incentivizing people to lie, cheat and steal to get ahead.” “They have figured out a way to capitalize on [the show],” he tells Variety. “It doesn’t sit […]

A statement was shared on Rob Base's Instagram Friday announcing the news of his death.

The team behind Prime Video’s limited series “Bait” — which follows a British-Pakistani actor as he auditions for the role of James Bond and faces backlash from the public and his family —came together for a panel discussion at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles to offer audiences a look into the creation of the […]

Zach Braff remembers the moment that the original run of “Scrubs” might have veered too far in its flights of fancy. “There’s an episode where JD and Turk are pushed into a tree by ostriches who are guarding Jason Bateman’s house,” Braff recalls. “He has an ostrich farm and he makes belts out of their […]

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the third episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Act of God Business,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. After last week’s pair of series premiere episodes, we’re deep into the thick of this season’s action. Rip (Cole Hauser) has already buried a man and isn’t being honest with Beth (Kelly Reilly) […]

Inde Navarrette, the breakout star of Curry Barker’s indie horror movie sensation “Obsession,” discusses why she thinks the film is grabbing hold of audiences.

Showrunner and director John Marks recalls the first time he set foot in Epic Universe. It was late October 2024, six months before the theme park opened to the public. “It was bewitching,” he says. That very feeling is what he wanted to capture for viewers when he was pitched to shoot Peacock’s three-part series, […]

Creative Artists Agency’s 11th annual CAA Moebius showcase, a two-day screening series of undergraduate and graduate student filmmakers, will take place May 27 to May 28. Accompanying this year’s showcase is the launch of Moebius Labs, a series of workshops and moderated conversations designed to provide participating filmmakers access to creatives, producers, and executives working […]

Paul McCartney is a master of the fake-out. The first feint around his new album, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” came when he released “Days We Left Behind” as the first single, an exceedingly gentle and wistful ballad that allowed for the possibility that the whole LP might be a collection of acoustic memory songs. […]

Two women said they were raped by their on-screen husbands during filming of the Channel 4 show.

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"The Mandalorian and Grogu" just opened in theaters, and it’s already projected to make less money in its debut than 2018’s Disney "Star Wars" misfire "Solo: A Star Wars Story."

While Tony Awards voters stay silent about their ballots, the Drama Desk Awards voters are loud enough to move the market.

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Wed in West Palm Beach The New York Times Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration will be on a small island in the Bahamas — without his father present, sources say CNN Donald Trump Jr. marries Bettina Anderson in Florida The Hill Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding Reuters Trump to skip his son’s wedding due to ‘circumstances pertaining to government’ Politico
Rapper Rob Base has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59. His team shared the news of his death on his Instagram page. Base was one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock.
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Curry Barker’s horror movie hit, "Obsession," starring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, is projected to make as much money in its second weekend in theaters as it did in its first.

Grizz Chapman, who starred as Warren “Grizz” Griswold on the classic NBC sitcom "30 Rock," has died.

“Jim Queen” is a film that very much sells itself (or very much does not, depending on the potential viewer) on its one-line elevator pitch. A cartoon about two gay men — one a vapid, brawny influencer, the other a shy, closeted slip of a thing — drawn together to fight Heterosis, a conversion virus […]

The iconic actor on becoming a meme, a myth and larger than life.

Emmy-nominated filmmaker Manjari Makijany (“Spin,” “Skater Girl”) will direct “Discovering Sambha,” a feature documentary on her father, Indian character actor Mac Mohan, with sister Vinati Makijany producing. The project is structured as an official India-Australia co-production, with production set to begin later this year and a release targeted for 2027. The project was unveiled at […]

“Finally, a Show About Men!,” an Australian short-form animated sketch comedy satirizing modern masculinity, premieres Sunday on Aunty Donna’s Grouse House YouTube channel from Gold Coast’s Sad Man Studio. The series is produced by husbands Samuel Leighton-Dore, who also serves as writer, and Bradley Tennant, with backing from Screen Queensland’s Online Production Grants. The pair […]

A romantic comedy spanning Nigeria, the U.K. and Hong Kong was unveiled at the Cannes Film Market, with A13 Films founder Chidozie Christian Ahaiwe and U.K.-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man Chan attached as executive producers on “My Nigerian Fiancé.” The project follows a successful London-based Nigerian man who enlists an Asian dancer to pose […]

Following its buzzy Cannes premiere, Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s “La Bola Negra” (“The Black Ball”) is selling to Netflix in deal believed to be in the $5 million-range. The ambitious film, which marked the Cannes competition debut for the filmmaking duo known collectively as Los Javis, earned a vibrant 16-minute standing ovation at its […]

Karbi-language indie feature “Love You Messi,” from India’s Rura Rura Entertainment, has attached U.K.-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man Chan as executive producer following co-production meetings at the Indian Pavilion during the Cannes Film Market. Chan will oversee the project’s international packaging – handling sales, festival strategy, distribution and marketing across markets outside India, operated […]

Mubi has scooped up North American rights to Lukas Dhont’s “Coward” at the Cannes Film Festival, landing one of the buzzier titles in this year’s competition. The queer romantic drama earned one of the longest standing ovation for a film in this year’s competition lineup. Mubi previously bought the film for international territories, acquiring all […]

Everclear Films has signed two English-language productions – a U.K. drama based on the true story of a transgender prosecutor in the U.K. and a psychological thriller titled “16/32” – as the company moves to expand its slate into international long-form content. The company, led by producers Raj Vasudeva and Anuradha Sachdev, is building a […]

As prices rise everywhere, consumers are choosing to be more intentional with how they're spending on live music and concerts this year.
Alex Warren's "Ordinary" has blocked Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" from finally reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart for a dozen weeks now.

Michael Jackson's Off the Wall, which changed the trajectory of his career and ensure his solo superstardom, climb to new peaks on several Billboard charts.

Shortly after her concert movie took over the planet, Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft reaches an important chart milestone.

Obsession is already a phenomenon, but after this weekend, should reach new high water marks in a few different box office categories.

Nearly 30 years after its release, 2Pac's "Dear Mama" returns to a Billboard chart and breaks into the top 10 for the first time

On May 31, Yo Sabri make a landmark appearance with the Nashville Symphony for an orchestral rendition of his new album, "Tennessee Desi," which blends Appalachian styles with Muslim devotional music.
Actor Grizz Chapman, who played the character of the same name on NBC’s comedy series “30 Rock,” died Friday. He was 52. Chapman played a bodyguard for Tracy Morgan’s character alongside Kevin Brown, a fellow bodyguard named Dot Com. Brown shared the news of Chapman’s death on Friday, writing on Facebook “I regret to inform […]

Netflix is nearing a deal to acquire Marie Kreutzer‘s “Gentle Monster,” following the film’s Cannes debut, which sparked early awards buzz for star Léa Seydoux. The streamer already emerged victorious in the bidding war for the hot sales title, “La Bola Negra,” earlier Saturday, so a second acquisition would be a boon. “Gentle Monster” is […]

Nicolas Winding Refn will direct a new version of “Maniac Cop,” with Mubi providing full financing and a wide theatrical release commitment across multiple territories. Goodfellas is co-producing, and Veterans will oversee sales for the rest of the world. Refn will direct and produce through his byNWR Originals banner. Christina Erritzøe and Kimberly Willming serve […]

The Boroughs is a Stranger Things-adjacent new series produced by the Duffer Brothers that has now surpassed that show's Rotten Tomatoes score.

“This is the way.” After 18 months in the making, a brand new adventure tied to the release of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” has made its debut on the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run rides at Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The new mission made its debut on May 22, and […]

After a seven-year absence, Disney brought “Star Wars” back to the big screen with “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which topped the box office heading into Memorial Day weekend. “The Mandalorian and Grogu” earned $33 million on Friday from 4,300 North American theaters. The intergalactic western is projected to make between $80 million and $100 million […]
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“The Secret Agent” breakout Tânia Maria has joined Leonardo Lacca’s “Sábado Morto” (“Dead Saturday,” in literal translation). Produced by Kleber Mendonça Filho and Emilie Lesclaux’s banner Cinemascópio, the film stars Jesuíta Barbosa (“Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso”) and is currently being filmed between Recife and the Pernambuco countryside in Brazil. “Sábado Morto” […]

On the final night of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” the host harked back to a stunt he did just prior to that show going on the air and said, “Technically our first show in July of 2015 was from a public access station in Monroe, Michigan for an audience of 12 people. Show […]

In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.

A day after his last episode of “The Late Show” on CBS, Colbert found his way back to a television hosting gig for one night.

The morning of the final day of the Cannes Film Festival is when the rumors start: fast-spreading whispers about which directors and stars have been invited back to attend that evening’s Palmarès awards ceremony. There, the Competition jury — this year presided over by South Korean auteur Park Chan-wook, with Demi Moore, Stellan Skarsgård and […]

On September 27, 2025, a month after the fourth episode of HBO’s docuseries “The Yogurt Shop Murders” aired, Austin police announced that they had finally solved the 1991 cold case. Robert Eugene Brashers was responsible for the brutal rape and murders of teenagers Amy Ayers, Eliza Thomas and sisters Jennifer Harbison and Sarah Harbison. That same day, […]

Shailene Woodley suspects she left a bruise on Sterling K. Brown’s arm during the birth scene in episode 4 of “Paradise.” She was gripping him through the delivery, willing her breath to leave her body, as though she was actually taking her last one. Woodley didn’t even see Brown’s face at that moment, only catching […]

A knee injury may have kept Barbra Streisand away from Cannes this year, but it wasn’t enough to stop her sending a special video message for the festival’s closing ceremony, where she was honored in absentia with the Palme d’Or. “In this crazy volatile world that seems more fractured every day, it’s so moving to […]

Back in 2019, when writer and director Jon Favreau asked composer Ludwig Göransson to score “The Mandalorian” TV series for Disney+, Göransson used new tools and introduced a new sound to the “Star Wars” universe. That distinct and lonely bass recorder became the theme for the helmet-wearing bounty hunter, while his sidekick Grogu had a […]

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “The Boroughs,” now streaming on Netflix. Alfred Molina turns 73 years-old this weekend, but like his character on Netflix’s “The Boroughs,” he’s showing no signs of slowing down. This year alone, the “Spider-Man 2” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home” actor — among his many credits — has already starred […]

Cristian Mungiu claimed his second Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday night, as “Fjord” brought Neon its seventh consecutive top prize from the Croisette. The win extends a run for the U.S. distributor that has reshaped the modern Cannes record books. Neon arrived at the 79th edition with pre-festival deals already in […]

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Celebrate Marriage on Bahamas Private Island The New York Times A Close Reading of Trump’s Statement on Attending His Son’s Wedding The Atlantic Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida NBC News Trump to skip his son’s wedding due to ‘circumstances pertaining to government’ Politico Bettina Anderson floated a White House wedding to Donald Trump Jr. She’ll get an island ceremony instead CNN
A day after the comedian hosted the final episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS, he hosted “Only in Monroe,” a community-access program in Monroe, Mich.
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The film, from the Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, explores the tension between religious conservatism and social liberalism. The award closed a festival that felt comparatively muted to many.
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The U.K.’s Parliamentary trade committee has urged the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate the live music industry as a matter of urgency, saying that Live Nation operates in a “climate of fear.” The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee, a cross-party group made of MPs from both sides of the aisle, launched an […]

The Swedish pop star treated the crowds to back-to-back, high-energy pop bangers on day two of the festival.

Officials said Friday there is no active gas leak or plume, but that the tank is "actively in crisis" and is unable to be "secured."
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Authorities’ awareness of one of the gunman’s past behavior raises questions about whether the attack could have been thwarted.
The Pentagon has released another batch of ‘UFO Files’—here are the most popular alien theories, explained.

After a whirlwind romance and quickfire wedding, she was mysteriously found dead in a bathtub in Ghana.

About 40,000 people were under evacuation orders and schools shut down Friday in Southern California after a storage tank continued to leak a hazardous chemical that officials said could rupture or explode.
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Police say the bus was turning left when it was hit by a speeding car. The students are expected to be OK.

An expected heatwave, tax proposals and the Prince of Wales are prominent on Saturday's papers.

One person has died after a blast Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say. They said 36 people were injured, most of them firefighters and other first responders.
California woman dead in murder-suicide may have given thousands to a scammer claiming to be Tom Selleck NBC News RSO: Evidence suggests death of Bermuda Dunes couple could be a murder-suicide KESQ Woman Found Dead with Husband in Murder-Suicide Had Been Scammed by a Tom Selleck Impersonator, Says Friend People.com Slayings rock quiet town after alleged Tom Selleck catfish targeted woman before couple found dead: friend Fox News California country club double homicide may be linked to Tom Se
One person has died after blast Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say

Staten Island fire: 1 dead, dozens injured after explosion in shipyard ABC7 New York Deadly Explosions Injure Dozens of Firefighters on Staten Island Barge The New York Times 1 person died, 36 injured after blast at Staten Island shipyard, officials say Spectrum News NY1 1 killed, dozens hurt in Staten Island dry dock explosion and fire NBC New York 1 killed, 36 injured in explosion on Staten Island, FDNY reports FOX 5 New York
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Evacuation orders issued in California city over chemical tank: 'It fails or it blows up' ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Live updates: Tank leaking toxic chemicals in Orange County will spill or explode, officials say ABC7 Los Angeles Evacuation orders issued for 40,000 people in California over explosion threat Yahoo Garden Grove chemical leak: Evacuations, closures, shelters Los Angeles Times Map shows Garden Grove hazmat incident and evacuation around aerospace plant Or
The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.

The USS Ford came home to a hero's welcome. Sailors had been away from home for nearly a year, through two conflicts, a fire and problems with the sewage system.
Nearly 100,000 volunteers helped the town rebuild and a spirit of community service continues to this day. Researchers studying human behavior catastrophes can bring out compassion in surprising ways.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has hit south of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii, though the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports that there are no tsunami threats at this time.

Firefighters are left without any options to prevent the tank, filled with a toxic chemical, from collapsing or exploding. The authorities have urged thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

Its do-it-all thermoplastic lining can both carry gear through wet muck and transport wet, mucky groceries home from the store.

Officials say a chemical explosion in Orange County could be catastrophic. Here’s why. Los Angeles Times How a Chemical Tank in Southern California Came to the Brink of Disaster The New York Times Thousands still evacuated amid Orange County toxic chemical leak that could lead to explosion KTLA A night of fear, confusion as thousands flee their homes in O.C. amid chemical crisis Yahoo Map shows Garden Grove hazmat incident and evacuation around aerospace plant Orange County Register
Firefighters continue to cool a chemical storage tank with water to prevent it from breaching or exploding. Some 40,000 residents near the Orange County plant have been evacuated to shelters.

Firefighters continue to cool a chemical storage tank with water to prevent it from breaching or exploding. Some 40,000 residents near the Orange County plant have been evacuated to shelters.

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Mental-health and financial pressures can strain even strong marriages.
Firefighters still have few options to prevent a tank of toxic chemicals in Garden Grove, Calif., from leaking or exploding.

A U.S. army veteran injured in the line of duty and his family receive accessible vehicle from the Gary Sinise Foundation and Wells Fargo.

The explosions at May Ship Repair Contracting Corporation, which erupted after a fire on a dock, killed one of the company’s subcontractors, a representative said.
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