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Edwards' returns sparks Wolves in Game 1 stunner

Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves held on to take Game 1 over the favored Spurs despite a record night from Victor Wembanyama.

How UK universities ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains how UK universities paid a private firm to monitor pro-Palestine students.

Why Real Madrid's reunion with José Mourinho seems...

Will the "Special One" return to the Bernabéu? Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is testing the waters. But is rehiring José Mourinho a good idea?

‘Like 10 Manhattan Projects going off all at once’: AI is rewiring the entire global economy, says this BlackRock exec

The head of BlackRock’s fundamental equities global technology team, Tony Kim, says AI is rewiring the global economy, and that will just keep going.

Moment Energy raises $40M to meet ‘infinite demand for power’ with EV batteries

The startup has put a spin on repurposing EV batteries, CEO Edward Chiang told TechCrunch.

This gold-timing indicator just hit a bottom — and history says a strong rally is next

Gold and gold miners perform best right after investors give up. This “extreme pessimism” is the contrarian tailwind the market has been waiting for.

U.K. Crew Union Leads ‘Broken Turnaround’ Protest Outside Netflix, Amazon and Disney’s London Offices: ‘Our Members Have Reached Breaking Point’ (EXCLUSIVE)

U.K. crew union Bectu has staged a protest outside the London offices of some of the world’s biggest production companies and broadcasters, including Netflix, Amazon and…

Coinbase to cut 14% of staff over impact of AI and volatile markets

Crypto exchange’s CEO says the technology is speeding up its processes, meaning fewer employees are needed

New 'Mini-Pluto' discovered with atmosphere beyond Neptune

A new tiny ice world has been discovered beyond Pluto surrounded by a thin atmosphere, scientists revealed.

Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

We are retirees. Are we too old to take out a mortgage in Pennsylvania so we can escape the Florida heat?

“We are 66 and 76, respectively. We own our home, which is paid off.”

Central banks prepare for a long war

Officials are softening people up for difficult decisions ahead. Also in this newsletter, how oil prices work

What Modi’s big win in Indian state elections could mean for its democracy

Modi's BJP won the key state of West Bengal for the first time. But the vote has thrown up questions that won't go away.

Bayern Munich vs PSG: Champions League – preview, team news, start, lineups

PSG travel to Munich defending a 5-4 lead from the semifinal first leg, as both coaches promise more attacking football.

Here are 13 reasons why large caps will now beat small caps, according to UBS

Positioning, earnings, momentum and historical evidence suggests large caps are set up to outperform small-cap stocks in the near term, says a team of strategists.

PayPal’s stock rallies after first earnings report of the new era. Here’s what to know.

Shares are heading toward a three-month high as a closely watched measure of payment volume shows improvement.

Two hantavirus cases confirmed, five more suspected on stranded cruise ship

Among the seven cases, three people have died, one is critically ill and three have mild symptoms, the WHO says.

Major health insurers show signs of recovery – but a key test looms

Insurers have incomplete data on medical costs in the first quarter due to a lag in claims processing, which sets up the second quarter as the real test.

Facebook and Instagram are using AI bone structure analysis to identify photos of kids

Facebook and Instagram have a new way to detect and remove users under 13: AI bone structure analysis. In a blog post on Tuesday, Meta - Facebook and Instagram's parent company -…

Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig

A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings

The Rugby Football Union demands improvement from England head coach Steve Borthwick after their worst-ever Six Nations campaign.

‘Runa Simi’: About One Man’s Quest to Dub ‘The Lion King’ into Quechua

It took Peru’s Augusto Zegarra nine years to complete his debut feature documentary “Runa Simi” but less than a year to reap a boatload of awards. He just took home the…

Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia

The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.

Microsoft is finally ditching the junk MSN feed in Windows widgets

Microsoft is finally giving up on showing the junk feed of MSN news when you open the widgets feature in Windows 11. After allowing Windows 11 users to disable the MSN feed more…

US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House

The suspect has been taken to hospital following the shooting in Washington.

Indian prime minister's party wins controversial and contentious state election

In a resounding victory Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nationalist Hindu party has wrested control of the key state of West Bengal.

Darren Aronofsky To Receive Locarno’s Honorary Pardo d’Onore

Darren Aronofsky will be awarded the honorary Pardo d’Onore award during this year’s Locarno Film Festival, which runs from August 5 to 15.  Aronofsky will pick up the award…

Digital Literary Scouting Service Bo-sco Debuts

A literary scouting subscription service is launching out of the UK today. Bo-sco is the brainchild of novelist and media researcher Arianna Reiche, and debuts with the mantra of…

HSBC’s darkest scenario: stock markets down 35% and oil at $145

HSBC Holdings on Tuesday said it’s made a big push into digital assets, including a tokenized gold product that’s already seen $1 billion in value traded, as the bank’s stock…

Separatist group tries to trigger referendum on province leaving Canada

A separatist group says it has formally submitted more than 300,000 signatures to try to trigger a referendum on the province of Alberta leaving Canada.

What to know ahead of the Ohio primary election

Several races being closely watched as both parties prepare for the crucial midterm elections in November.

This is why stocks keep rallying, according to Morgan Stanley

The steady increase in earnings growth expectations has led to a compression in the price-earnings multiple for the S&P 500 index. Furthermore, the growth is broader and more…

‘Dragon Slayers’: Matthew Rhys Playing Iconic British Investigative Journalist Harold Evans In BBC Drama

Matthew Rhys is leading a BBC drama exploring the work of one the most iconic British journalists of all time. The Americans and Beast in Me star is playing former Sunday Times…

Palestine weekly wrap: Israeli security agencies sound alarm on settlers

Israeli officials warn that violence threatens state, but attacks, land seizures and blockades continue in West Bank.

HSBC profits hit by $400mn exposure to collapsed mortgage lender MFS

Bank also sets aside $300mn to cover impairments tied to Iran war

‘Believe Me’: ‘Slow Horses,’ ‘Line of Duty’ Stars on the Key Role an Intimacy Coordinator Played on ITV’s “Black Cab Rapist” Victims Drama

Aasiya Shah discusses the benefits of a "safe bubble," Aimée-Ffion Edwards shares which scenes felt most intimate, and Daniel Mays addresses his first intimacy coordinator…

What now for Rohl's Rangers as title hopes fade?

Rangers' Scottish Premiership title challenge has been undone by two damaging defeats by Motherwell and Hearts. What now for Danny Rohl and his players?

Nine workers killed in Colombia coal mine explosion

The national mining ​agency had warned weeks earlier that a buildup of gases at the mine could become dangerous.

Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?

The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

Cannes-Bound Four-Film Anthology ‘Next Step Studio Indonesia’ From KawanKawan Media Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Four Indonesian short films, each co-directed with a Southeast Asian counterpart, will world premiere at the Critics’ Week sidebar of the Cannes Film Festival on May 14,…

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

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Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report

The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.

The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

Jon Stewart On Trump’s Eschewal Of Congressional War Approval: “You Almost Have To Admire The Brazenness”

Jon Stewart — after getting the news of the night, that he was not invited to the Met Gala, out of the way — set his sights on the continuing saga of “our situationship with…

Consumers face more pain as companies threaten price rises

Executives warn that a prolonged energy shock would increase pressure to pass on costs to customers

How Germany’s Merz torpedoed his plan to contain Trump

Swipe at US president appears to wipe out year-long effort to establish rapport

Reeves clashed with Bessent over Iran war criticism

Dispute between UK chancellor and US Treasury secretary underscores allies’ diverging stances on the conflict