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Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on?

In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.

Trump boasts on ‘winning war’ on social media posts

Donald Trump has released various social media comments throughout the day, preaching about winning the war.

Korir wins Boston Marathon again in record time

Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record Monday, riding a tailwind to outrun the fastest field in event history and win in an unofficial 2 hours, 1…

Tim Cook Stepping Down as Apple CEO, to Be Succeeded by John Ternus at Tech Giant

Tim Cook is set to exit as Apple’s CEO after 15 years. John Ternus, senior VP of hardware engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer, the company…

How Trump's psychedelics executive order could unlock stalled cannabis reform

The White House psychedelics executive order accelerates research, clinical trials and "Right to Try" access for drugs like psilocybin, MDMA and ibogaine.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down and will be succeeded by John Ternus, currently Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering. Ternus will take over as CEO and join…

Here’s how Amazon’s price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

On Monday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta revealed the evidence of alleged price-fixing by Amazon. The state filed a request to the Supreme Court in February for a…

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

One of the most mortifying things about knowing a lot of techies is listening to them tell me excitedly about some very important discovery that they believe they have made.…

Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard

"Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.

Funerals held across Lebanon during 10-day ceasefire

Mourners across Lebanon are burying victims of the war with Israel during a 10-day ceasefire.

What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US

The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

American corporate profits keep shrugging off global tumult

Earnings expectations are through the roof

Gunman kills Canadian woman, 13 injured at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids

President Claudia Sheinbaum says she instructed authorities to 'thoroughly investigate' incident outside Mexico City.

Gunman kills Canadian woman, injures more at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids

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Gunman kills Canadian woman, injures six at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids

President Claudia Sheinbaum says she instructed authorities to 'thoroughly investigate' incident outside Mexico City.

‘Some stocks have risen, but others have flopped’: I will soon inherit my parents’ $1.5 million estate. Do I fire the adviser who charges a 3% fee?

“This broker does not achieve returns better than the S&P 500.”

Insta360 is putting screens on its next wireless mics to show logos or images

Insta360's first wireless microphone kit debuted in June with small, lightweight AirTag-sized mics that were easier to wear hidden away. The new Insta360 Mic Pro, which the…

Rif Hutton Dies: ‘Doogie Howser, M.D.’, ‘General Hospital’ Actor Was 73

Rif Hutton, an actor whose prolific work in television included roles on Doogie Howser, M.D., JAG and General Hospital, among many other series, died Saturday, April 18, at his…

Starmer accused of scapegoating officials over Mandelson scandal

UK prime minister fends off calls to quit in chastening House of Commons debate

‘Survivor 50’: Benjamin “Coach” Wade on His Legacy After Elimination, Mistakes Made and Why the Dragon Slayer Still Endures

The Dragon Slayer breaks down the moment his game unraveled, the moves that cost him and why he’s at peace with the outcome: "I don't think I'm meant to win 'Survivor.'"

Jersey Mike’s could be one of the biggest restaurant IPOs during a tough time for the sector

The sandwich shop has confidentially filed for an IPO, even as fast-food and sit-down chains are stuck in a discount war to win over inflation-fatigued consumers.

Kevin Warsh to say Fed independence not threatened by political pressure

Donald Trump’s pick for chair will tell powerful Senate committee that central bank must ‘stay in its lane’

UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked ‘terror’ cell

Arrests come after United Arab Emirates bore the brunt of Iranian attacks on Gulf neighbours.

Deezer says AI song uploads have nearly overtaken human music

Deezer says it receives nearly 75,000 AI-generated song submissions to its music streaming platform each day, accounting for about 44 percent of all daily uploads, as reported…

The Mandelson fiasco reveals the true nature of Starmerism

This is a prime minister who does not understand the difficult trade-offs involved in governing

Trailblazing black beauty queen who defied apartheid South Africa dies aged 76

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa - one black and one white.

Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop

The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.

US oil refiners reap windfall from Iran war

Soaring fuel prices and access to cheap North American crude oil put American refiners in pole position

Rebuilding Gaza will cost more than £50bn, says UN

While the focus of many in the Middle East has been on conflicts in Lebanon and Iran, the scale of damage in Gaza is also back under scrutiny. 

Deezer says 44% of new music uploads are AI-generated, most streams are fraudulent

AI tracks account for a small fraction of Deezer streams, and most are demonetized for fraud.

Trump’s social media posts have transformed oil trading, says Citadel

Hedge fund’s commodities head says traders are struggling to adjust to volatility sparked by president’s frequent messages

Kevin Warsh’s testimony to Congress is out early. He wants the Fed to ‘stay in its lane.’

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, will tell Congress that he wants the central bank to “stay in its lane” and focus on its task of fighting…

More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo

The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda's army says.

Migrants in Spain queue to apply for mass legalisation programme

Migrants in Spain have queued up to apply for the country's mass legalisation programme on Monday.

‘I hope to retire at 59’: I have $950,000 in my 401(k)s. When do I do a Roth conversion?

Roth conversions are permanent. Once done, they cannot be undone.

FAA orders investigation into Blue Origin’s New Glenn mishap

The New Glenn rocket will have to stay grounded while the company investigates what caused the apparent failure of its upper stage.

Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon

The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .

Critics Choice Awards Set 2027 Dates, Renews Two-Year Deal With Versant

The Critics Choice Awards has set the date for its 32nd annual ceremony for Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027, and has secured a two-year renewal agreement with Versant, extending the…

‘Memory of Princess Mumbi,’ Set in a Retro-Futuristic Africa Recreated With AI, Scores Istanbul Film Festival Top Prize

Swiss-Kenyan director Damien Hauser’s dystopian fable “Memory of Princess Mumbi,” set during 2093 in an imaginary Africa created with the use of artificial…

TV News Goes Crazy for Creators: Will Digital Mavericks Add Life to Old Format or Wipe It Out?

Alex Wagner has returned to primetime hours on MS NOW — but not in the way viewers might expect. Wagner is among a bevy of hosts from progressive outlet Crooked Media who…

Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X probe

The Paris prosecutor's office told the BBC it had "taken note of the absence of the people summoned".

Iranian FM spokesman says ceasefire ‘violated’ by US in shipment seizure

Iran is accusing the US of ‘ceasefire violations’, with Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmail Baghaei.

Humanoid ‘Lightning’ robot smashes the half-marathon record

An autonomous scarlet robot named "Lightning" finished a 13-mile race in Beijing on Sunday in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds, less than half the time of last year's fastest robot,…

Rivian's factory damaged by tornado amid crucial R2 EV launch

Rivian's factory damaged by tornado amid crucial R2 EV launch

Women's transfer rankings: No. 1 Audi Crooks commits to Oklahoma State

Audi Crooks is headed to Oklahoma St., Jordan Lee is bound for South Carolina and Kymora Johnson is staying at U.Va.

Heathrow can raise ticket prices to help pay for third runway bid, regulator says

Civil Aviation Authority’s draft decision comes despite criticism from carriers over airport’s expansion project

CEO and CFO suddenly depart AI nuclear power upstart Fermi

The startup, co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, has faced headwinds with its AI campus in Texas.

Bonds could lag stocks for the rest of 2026, according to this contrarian signal

Record bond-fund inflows are a warning sign that lower returns are ahead.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket grounded after delivering satellite to wrong orbit

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket after it shuttled its payload to the wrong orbit during its launch on Sunday, according to a report…