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Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanon

In letter to CENTCOM commander, 12 Democrats raise questions about possible US role in Israel's 'mass evacuation zones'.

Palestinians expose torture and sexual violence in Israeli detention

Palestinian detainees and rights groups share disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence and physical abuse.

How to Disable Google's Gemini in Chrome

Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want…

Who Should Host the Emmys on NBC? Keke Palmer, Alan Cumming or — Wait for It — the Cast of ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’

It’s a make-or-break year for the Primetime Emmys. After NBC broadcasts the 78th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14, the current four-network “wheel deal” — in which ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox…

Kevin Warsh will be the richest Fed chair ever. Just how rich, he isn’t saying.

The Fed chair nominee has filed 69 pages about his finances that mostly tell you what he won’t tell you. The Senate is ready to confirm him anyway.

Block earnings show a growth pickup, in a potential validation of the massive AI push

100% of Block employees now use AI at work, three months after the company’s eye-popping mass-layoff announcement.

Rob Eric & Ramy Romany Sign With WME After From The Creators Productions Launch

EXCLUSIVE: Last year, Rob Eric, who was previously Chief Creative Officer at Queer Eye producer Scout Productions and Bachelor in Paradise director Ramy Romany launched From The…

Mark Hamill Issues Revised Social Media Post After White House Calls Him “Sick” For Posting Image Of A Dead Donald Trump

Mark Hamill revised a social media post featuring an image of a dead Donald Trump after the White House labeled the actor as “sick” and claimed that it was the type of…

The year’s best tech trade is hiding in plain sight — and no, it’s not the Nasdaq

While Wall Street fixates on the “Magnificent Seven,” South Korea’s KOSPI has quietly delivered a staggering 75% gain since January.

Middle managers are on the chopping block thanks to AI in the workplace. Here’s how to save your job.

AI has taken the corporate quest for efficiency to a new level — and it’s middle managers who seem to be getting left behind.

Gulf states urge UN action to ensure Strait of Hormuz safety

Draft resolution demands Iran halt attacks, pin-point mines and ensure passage of humanitarian aid through strait.

Time is running out to avoid a power crunch in America: ‘The current situation is not tenable’

Nonprofit grid operator PJM has called for reforms, but the ’devil is in the details’ as it seeks to avoid a worst-case scenario.

IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takers

The IPL 2026 is in full swing, but who is leading the race for the orange and purple cap? BBC Sport looks at the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in the 19th edition.

What’s the secret to the staying power of ‘Saturday Night Live’? It was made for social media all along.

The show’s U.K. spinoff was just renewed for a second season, and the sketch-comedy stalwart continues to be relevant with younger audiences as its clips go viral online.

Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump over Iran war

Leo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardline immigration policies.

Trump halted ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudi Arabia withheld support

Riyadh has now lifted suspension after call between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US president on Wednesday

Peak Design is taking up to 50 percent off some of our favorite camera bags

To celebrate founder Peter Dering’s birthday, Peak Design is taking up to 50 percent off a host of bags and accessories through May 8. The sale includes steep discounts on many of…

Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?

The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.

'I wouldn't pay it' - Trump on USA ticket price

US President Donald Trump says he "wouldn't pay it either" when asked about the potential ticket price to watch his country play Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener.

Tome, another Goodreads book-tracker rival, shuts down

Built on the back of the sizable and influential BookTok community -- creators who discuss and review books on TikTok -- the app offered readers a place to chronicle and rate…

While many international brands retreat, McDonald’s is supersizing its China business

McDonald's plans to have 10,000 locations in China by the end of 2028, and the country is its second largest market.

Brazil’s Lula meets Trump amid efforts to avert new US trade tariffs

Brazilian officials are hoping for the best outcome from the meeting, given tensions over Trump's tariff policy.

White House Slams Mark Hamill as ‘Sick Individual’ After ‘Star Wars’ Actor Posts Image of Donald Trump Dead

UPDATE, 12:20 p.m. PT: Mark Hamill deleted the image of President Donald Trump lying in front of a gravestone from his Bluesky account. In a new post Thursday, he wrote:…

Golden Globes Sets Nominations Announcement Date, Key Deadlines Ahead of 2027 Awards

The organization also released updated campaign guidelines and awards rules and categories.

Man pleads guilty to Colorado firebombing, groups call for family reprieve

June 2025 attack targeted supporters of Israeli captives in Gaza; Advocates say family of assailant unjustly targeted.

US sanctions Iraqi minister accused of aiding Iran oil sales

US sanctions target Iraq's deputy oil minister for allegedly aiding Iran in bypassing restrictions on oil exports.

Protests in Bolivia escalate amid economic turmoil and policy demands

Clashes erupt in La Paz as workers protest against rising fuel prices and damaged vehicles caused by subsidy cuts.

Valve is fighting Steam Controller scalpers with a new reservations system

Valve's new Steam Controller sold out quickly when it went on sale on Monday, and the company is going to open a "reservations queue" on Friday at 1PM ET for anyone who missed…

EU prepares for ‘potential’ talks with Putin, says official

European Council president António Costa says bloc has Kyiv’s support for seeking to negotiate with Russian president

Trump calls for ‘incitement’ charges against top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries

US president says House minority leader should be indicted over 'maximum warfare' remarks in relation to election maps.

Replacement rule 'daft' & 'nonsensical' - Anderson

James Anderson calls the regulations around injury replacements in the County Championship “daft” and “nonsensical”.

Used car prices fall for the first time this year and EV interest rises as gas prices spike

Cox Automotive reports affordability remains a key concern for buyers and that's driving increased demand for older vehicles as well as all-electric vehicles.

The ‘SpaceX mafia’ is here. Elon Musk’s big IPO could launch a constellation of new companies.

SpaceX employees and alumni have an ‘insane network’ and will soon be able to tap a lot of cash, expanding the mini-SpaceXs orbiting the upcoming IPO

‘Jury Duty: Company Retreat’ Creatives on Building the Right Ensemble and Why Anthony’s Compassion Was the Perfect Fit

“Jury Duty” successfully pulled off its Season 1 conceit, where all but one person are hired actors. (Who can forget Ron Gladden?) But Season 2 provided new challenges for the…

Barack Obama Roasts Larry David in Teaser for HBO’s ‘Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness’

Being President of the United States could not prepare Barack Obama for Larry David. In a new teaser for the HBO sketch series “Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of…

One of DOGE’s Young Engineers Is Now Running a Defense Tech Startup

In an email viewed by WIRED, Ethan Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as “a defense company backed by big names.”

Citi disappoints investors with modest profit targets

Wall Street bank seeks to persuade investors that the hard part of a years-long turnaround is done

Iran’s president says he has spoken to the country’s Supreme Leader

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says he has met with Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Fifa and Panini to end partnership after 2030 World Cup

Fanatics will provide collectibles such as sticker albums for Fifa from 2031 onwards after a new deal was signed on Thursday.

Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison

The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Ageism is just corporate self-sabotage—America’s ‘brain drain’ is costing shareholders billions

Discarding experienced workers isn’t a strategy — it’s short-sighted thinking that AI won’t fix.

Tesla’s stock rises as investors get a fresh sign that high gas prices are driving EV sales

Tesla and its Chinese rivals saw record unit sales in the region last month.

‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Season 19 Trailer: Elias Voit Returns To Help Find A Killer; First Look At Connor Storrie

Paramount+ has dropped the official trailer for Season 19 of Criminal Minds: Evolution, which finds Elias Voit back to help find a killer who idolizes him. The trailer also gives…

Peacock to Develop Murder Mystery ‘Keep Your Friends Close’ From Leo Richardson, Garcelle Beauvais (EXCLUSIVE)

Peacock is developing the murder mystery series “Keep Your Friends Close,” Variety has learned exclusively. The project hails from writer and executive producer Leo…

McDonald’s warns of price pressures from rising beef and energy costs

Fast food group beats expectations but executives say rising expenses are constricting cash flows for franchisees

Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape

James Holder's victim told her attacker he took her "choice, dignity and body".

Datadog’s stock is soaring. Here’s how the company became such a crucial AI player.

AI is adding complexity to corporate systems, boosting demand for software that helps monitor security and outages.

Google unveils Whoop-like screenless Fitbit Air

The device comes with health and fitness tracking like 24/7 heart rate, heart rhythm monitoring with A-fib alerts, SpO2, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep stages…

California Attorney General Urged by Dems to ‘Closely Scrutinize’ Paramount-W.B. Merger

Most of California’s Democratic congressional delegation sent a letter to Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday urging him to “closely scrutinize” the pending…

Samsung’s flagship laptop is a MacBook Pro clone gone horribly wrong

II know I'm not the only person who wants a MacBook Pro for Windows: a sleek, ultra powerful, super portable machine with an excellent screen and high-quality build. Samsung's…