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Cuba condemns new US sanctions as 'illegal' and 'abusive'

The new measures come on top of a US blockade of oil to Cuba that has caused widespread blackouts and fuel shortages.

Iran war protester speaks to Al Jazeera from top of Washington bridge

A 45-year old man is occupying the top of Washington’s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to protest the war on Iran.

The physical world strikes back

The Iran war is a reminder that geographic facts rather than digital tech shape our lives

'This tree was planted by my ancestor hundreds of years ago and my family settled here'

Oral history traces a family's roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.

The problem with healthy life expectancy

A crude blend of very different statistics is not the best tool for the job

Wall Street traders post triple gains of European rivals

Europe’s biggest investment banks missed out on gains from commodities in quarter marked by oil swings

How the $5bn Saudi bet on LIV Golf unravelled

Upstart league unable to build a sustainable business so it could wean itself off a total reliance on the PIF’s wealth

Iran war withers Kenya’s roses and strands its tea

Conflict has crushed Gulf markets and pushed up air freight and shipping costs

Libya reaps oil bonanza from Iran war price surge

Crude output has risen to highest level since 2013 as demand soars to replace lost barrels from the Gulf

West Bank-Set ‘House Of Hope,’ ‘Saigon Story: Two Shootings In The Forest Kingdom’ Among Big Winners At Hot Docs

Hot Docs, the major nonfiction film festival in Toronto, has announced award winners for the event’s 33rd edition. Earning Best International Feature Documentary was House of…

Hunain on last over heroics: 'We had one plan, bowl six yorkers'

With United requiring six to win the eliminator in the final over, Hunain delivered a yorker masterclass as Kingsmen won by two runs

Peru probes trafficking of citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Peru's public prosecutor says many of their citizens are victims of deception, lured by ⁠the promise of jobs.

Gwen Farrell Adair Dies: ‘M*A*S*H’ Actress Was 94

Gwen Farrell Adair, the actress known for playing various nurses on M*A*S*H, has died. She was 94. Adair’s son announced that she died of natural causes on Thursday in…

Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

Apple just gave a clue that a big AI acquisition may be in the cards

With Apple officially retiring its net-cash-neutral target, some suspect the company will look to conduct more transformative M&A, beyond the smaller deals it made in the past.

Audrey Beth Davis Dies: Retired Entertainment Publicist Was 82

Audrey Beth Davis, a retired entertainment publicist who worked with The Lippin Group, has died. She was 82. Davis’ colleagues from Lippin announced that she died of natural…

Election Hail Mary: Karen Bass Copies Mayoral Rival Nithya Raman’s Uncapped Tax Credits Advocacy; Against Paramount-WBD Merger Unless No “Massive Job Losses”

(Updated with Paramount statement) Deep in the middle of a tough reelection campaign, Karen Bass has discovered the middle of the road can be a very politically dangerous place…

Why markets are surging in spite of war

Even amid a supply shock, tech stocks continue to drive indices higher. Is the optimism justified?

GameStop is hungry for relevance. Is buying eBay the answer?

GameStop is reportedly interesting in buying eBay, which has done a better job of adapting to changing consumer preferences.

Karen Bass Joins Mayoral Rival Nithya Raman in Supporting Unlimited Film Incentive

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest politician to back an unlimited state tax incentive for film and TV production, following a similar move by her rival, Councilwoman Nithya…

Matt Dinerstein Dies: Set Photographer For ‘The Bear’, ‘Chicago’ Shows & Others Was 69

Matt Dinerstein, a veteran unit still photographer who worked on The Bear, TV’s Chicago shows and other films and TV series, died May 1 of cancer in Chicago. He was 69. He…

Is China decoupling on food?

If this is pursued with the same energy as industrial policy, it will upend the agricultural economy

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

Spirit Airlines could shut down overnight. Here's what travelers need to know

What travelers who are ticketed on Spirit Airlines need to know if the carrier shuts down.

Iran war live: Trump says no ‘early’ end to war, unhappy with Tehran offer

White House tells Congress that Iran hostilities have 'terminated' despite continued US troop presence in Middle East.

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in dispute over Iran conflict

Donald Trump retaliates against Friedrich Merz over chancellor’s criticism of US-Israeli war effort

‘I’m very late to the game’: I’m 48, earn $65,000, have $48,000 in debt and no retirement. Am I doomed?

“I do not have any inheritance from anyone coming my way as I lost most of my immediate family when young.”

‘Michael’ Workin’ Day And Night: Crossing $300M WW To Become No. 2 Musical Biopic Ever – Box Office

EXCLUSIVE: Liongate’s Michael is crossing $300M today around the globe which will unseat Warner Bros’ 8x Oscar nominated Elvis ($288.6M) as the No. 2 musical biopic…

Replit’s Amjad Masad on the Cursor deal, fighting Apple, and why he’d rather not sell

At TechCrunch's sold-out StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, we covered a lot of ground in a short time, beginning with the question everyone in the industry is…

CBS: ‘Fire Country’ To Have Shorter Season 5, One Of 4 Returning Series With Reduced Orders As Net Looks To Fit More Scripted Shows In 2026-27

EXCLUSIVE: CBS’ fall 2026 schedule is status quo on Fridays. As the network’s Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach said at the schedule reveal earlier this month,…

Secret Screening of ‘Gremlins’ Reveals Assembly Cut of 1980s Classic for First Time Since 1983 (Exclusive)

And it brought out a who's who of horror players, among them 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' filmmakers (and 'Gremlins 3' writers) Adam B. Stein and Zach Lipovsky, Drew Hancock…

Splatoon Raiders preorders for the Switch 2 are nearly 20 percent off

Nintendo recently announced a new pricing policy, which knocks $10 off the cost of digital versions of future first-party titles exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Splatoon…

Trump considering option to ‘blast the hell out of’ Iran

US President Donald Trump said he is "not happy" with the latest peace proposal from Iran.

Study: AI models that consider user's feeling are more likely to make errors

Overtuning can cause models to "prioritize user satisfaction over truthfulness.”

‘Summer House’ EP Addresses Potential Ozarks Spinoff & West Wilson’s Involvement — Reality TV Summit

Summer House has been in the spotlight lately following the scandal on the Hamptons-based show, and there are rumors the series could be expanding. The Bravo show has been spun…

Thinking of raiding your 401(k) for a hardship withdrawal? Ask these questions first.

Money coaches tell you how to move past the stigma and decide if tapping your retirement fund is rational or reactive.

Microsoft tests redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and more

Microsoft is testing its much-needed refresh for the Windows 11 Run menu, offering a modern interface that the company says is faster and comes with support for dark mode. The…

‘Tangled’: ‘Andor’ Star Diego Luna Joins Disney Live Action Remake

Having wrapped up his run on “Andor,” Diego Luna is moving from one part of the Disney empire to another. The “Star Wars” actor will appear in the the…

Social Security screwed up — and it cost widows and widowers over $50 million

Thousands have been short-changed of their Social Security payments as a result of blunders by the Social Security Administration

Trump says he's raising EU auto tariffs to 25%

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs earlier this year, and Europe warned that its trade deal with Washington could be in jeopardy.

OpenAI Enables Marketing Cookies by Default for Free ChatGPT Users

ChatGPT’s new privacy policy states how the company uses cookies for tracking, to turn free users into paying subscribers.

Will Taylor Frankie Paul’s Season Of ‘The Bachelorette’ Ever Air? Disney’s Reality TV Chief Says ABC Still Taking It “Day-To-Day” – Reality TV Summit

Will Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette ever see the light of day? That is, of course, the question du jour after Season 22 of the long-running dating series…

Higgins builds slender semi-final lead over Murphy

John Higgins opens up a slender 13-11 advantage over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of their World Championship semi-final.

Trump talks up his push to lower costs, as analysts see bruising midterms for GOP due to economic worries

President Donald Trump on Friday delivered a wide-ranging speech that focused in part on his efforts to lower taxes and other costs, as analysts predict defeats for his party in…

US warns Europe of delays to arms shipments as Iran war drains stockpiles

Deferred deliveries could include those used in Ukraine’s defence against Russia

Diego Luna Joins Disney’s Live-Action ‘Tangled’

After starring in multiple Star Wars projects, including Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s lauded recent series Andor, Diego Luna is expanding his relationship with Disney as one of…

Trump expands red snapper fishing as critics warn of overfishing

Anglers in Florida, Georgia, and Carolinas gain more fishing control with Trump's red snapper permit approval.

At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Israel's strikes continue, with more than 2,600 killed since March 2, despite an ongoing ceasefire.

It now costs $160 to fill up America’s top-selling vehicle as the Iran war nears its 10th week

Regular unleaded gas is up almost 50% since the start of the Iran war, to $4.42 a gallon late Friday morning, according to GasBuddy.

Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalised as health deteriorates

Mohammadi has lost consciousness twice and suffered a severe cardiac crisis, her foundation has announced.