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Allbirds’ AI pivot sends its stock soaring nearly 600%. We’ve seen this movie before.

It’s not unprecedented for struggling companies to latch on to the hot trend of the moment — remember the blockchain hype cycle?

Huge crowds greet Pope Leo in Cameroon 20 years after outreach trip

Huge crowds have greeted Pope Leo in Cameroon, returning to a country he visited 20 years ago as ‘Father Bob’.

Live Nation stock falls as jury finds ticketing giant acted as an illegal monopoly. Here’s what happens next.

Shares of Live Nation sank on Wednesday after a jury found that the Ticketmaster parent had acted as an illegal monopoly over the ticketing industry, according to reports.

Arteta wanted fire but Arsenal limp to semis - does style matter?

Mikel Arteta wanted "fire" from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

Iran war live: Pakistan in push for new round of US-Iran peace negotiations

At least 2,167 people have been killed and more than 7,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2.

‘Baywatch’ Reboot: Erika Eleniak to Reprise Role of Shauni McClain

Another familiar face has joined the “Baywatch” reboot at Fox. Erika Eleniak, who starred in the first two seasons of the show before departing at the beginning of…

El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12

The new sentencing measure comes as President Nayib Bukele oversees a four-year-long state of emergency against crime.

Peru’s ballot count drags on amid frustration with presidential election

The turbulent election has prompted fraud claims by candidates and frustration with the country's chaotic politics.

Cory Booker Still Wants David Ellison To Testify On Paramount-WBD Merger; Speakers At Capitol Hearing Warn Of Massive Layoffs & Trump Influence

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) said that he still is inviting Paramount CEO David Ellison to testify on the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, after the lawmaker held a 2…

‘She’s a smoker’: My mother, 55, has no car and no job. Should I buy her life insurance?

“My brothers and I are willing to split the cost of life insurance for her, if we can find a policy.”

Goldman president warns private credit funds are not marketed properly

John Waldron says vehicles lack ‘clarity that this is really not a liquid product’

Producers Jerry Bruckheimer & Emma Thomas Grilled On Why They Haven’t Signed Letter On Blocking Paramount-Warner Merger: “The Train Has Left The Station” – CinemaCon

Mega-producers Jerry Bruckheimer (F1) and Emma Thomas (Oppenheimer) were grilled at CinemaCon Wednesday over why they haven’t signed an open letter in heavy circulation…

Amazon-backed X-energy files to raise up to $800M in IPO

Nuclear startup X-energy hit the road today to sell prospective investors on its initial public offering.

Is Arteta right in talk around Arsenal form?

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onouha and Julien Laurens believe Mikel Arteta is trying to "convince" the Arsenal fanbase that concerns around his team's form…

How Bayern Munich's wingers took the game to Real Madrid

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Julien Laurens look at how Michael Olise and Luis Diaz caused Real Madrid's defence constant problems after they helped…

Microsoft’s stock has sprung back to life — and is on its strongest run in 3 years, by one measure

After frustrating investors for months, Microsoft shares just clinched their best three-session performance since April 2023.

U.S. businesses hit the brakes on hiring and spending as Iran war dims optimism over economy, Fed report finds

Many Fed districts also reported growing signs of financial strain among consumers, along with increased price sensitivity and rising demand at food banks.

Brazil’s police open a probe into presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro

Investigation centres on whether Bolsonaro committed defamation by linking Lula to crimes like drug trafficking.

Goldman traders wrongfooted as Iran war upended interest rate expectations

Wall Street bank’s rates desk was key driver behind unexpected drop in fixed-income revenue

Bayern strike late to beat Real Madrid in seven-goal thriller

Bayern Munich leave it late in a back-and-forth classic to beat Real Madrid 4-3 to set up a meeting with Paris St-Germain in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Goldman Sachs bond traders stumbled as Wall Street rivals thrived: 'A fire is being lit under' them

Goldman's identity as a trader's firm — one expected to perform in turbulent markets — makes any stumble in the division notable.

Bayern knock Real Madrid out of Champions League in quarterfinal classic

Luis Diaz and Michael Olise score late goals in Munich to give Bayern a dramatic 6-4 aggregate win over Real Madrid.

US jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly

The verdict could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Ford EV chief leaving automaker amid new restructuring efforts

The departure was announced alongside Ford detailing a new restructuring that includes the establishment of a "Product Creation and Industrialization" unit.

CBS to Air First-Ever ‘The Price Is Right’ Live Special, Adds Kids Choice Awards Simulcast

Throughout its entire 54-year history, “The Price Is Right” never aired a live episode — until this fall. CBS revealed Wednesday that it has ordered “The Price…

Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done

The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

Could the EU’s alliance with Israel soon change?

A European Union petition is on track to trigger a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland

The decision comes months after Israel became the first country to recognise the territory, in a widely condemned move.

Monarch Tractor’s collapse ends with an acquisition by Caterpillar

The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch's tech didn't work properly.

New investigation launched into owners of Swiss bar after 41 died in New Year's fire

The owners of the Swiss bar Le Constellation, which caught on fire on New Year's Eve, killing 41 young people, have been placed under criminal investigation by Italian…

‘No Harrison Ford’: Disneyland’s New Han Solo Debuts at Galaxy’s Edge and Gets Roasted by Fans for ‘Worst Wig Ever’ and More

Han Solo is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. on April 29, but not all fans are satisfied with the new look of the intergalactic smuggler. On…

With Iran and America at War, Iranian-American Comedy Star Max Amini Finds “Inner Peace”

The comedian, who claimed the No. 1 special on all platforms last year, has long played his dual cultures for laughs. But as the conflict gets deadly serious, he says what the…

Ford EV leader leaving automaker amid new restructuring efforts

The departure was announced alongside Ford detailing a new restructuring that includes the establishment of a "Product Creation and Industrialization" unit.

Ford’s EV and software chief Doug Field is leaving the company

Doug Field, who left Apple five years ago to helm Ford's multibillion-dollar bet on electric vehicles and software, is stepping down next month. Replacing him will be Alan Clarke,…

Live Nation stock falls as jury finds ticketing giant acted as an illegal monopoly

Shares of Live Nation sank on Wednesday after a jury found that the Ticketmaster parent had acted as an illegal monopoly over the ticketing industry, according to reports.

Hungary’s Magyar urges president to quit, vows to overhaul state media

Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar says his government could be formed by mid-May.

Guterres urges end to arms flow as Sudan war enters fourth year

The flow of weapons to Sudan must stop, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded on the war's third anniversary.

US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran

Fourth Senate War Powers vote - first since Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilisation - fails to gain traction.

Trump’s posting even more AI-generated Trump-Jesus fan art

Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about Big Tech power plays in Washington and beyond. (And when I say beyond, I mean the great beyond, like…

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern want Brobbey to compete with Kane at striker

Bayern Munich are monitoring Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey ahead of a potential summer move. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Pakistan army chief in Tehran to advance next round of US-Iran talks

Sources tell Al Jazeera that Pakistani mediators are hopeful about a breakthrough on Iran's nuclear programme.

Veteran investor Mark Mobius dies at 89

Renowned fund manager was a pioneer in emerging market investing

Saudi wealth fund resets priorities after decade of heavy spending

Governor says near-$1tn PIF will focus on efficiency without retreating from global deals

FTC pushes ad agencies into dropping brand safety rules

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a group of eight states have announced a proposed settlement with big ad agencies that will prevent them from working together to avoid…

Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI: ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Trailer Brings Late Actor Back to the Big Screen (EXCLUSIVE)

The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave” have debuted the trailer for the upcoming historical drama, giving viewers a first look at the AI technology that was used…

Pope Leo visits Cameroon with message of peace amid attacks from Trump

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at pope over calls for peace and criticism of US war on Iran.

NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The White House has announced that NASA will work with the Departments of Defense and Energy to put nuclear reactors in orbit and on the surface of the moon.

Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?

BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

Lebanon says efforts are under way to reach ceasefire with Israel ‘soon’

The duration of a possible peace would likely be linked to how long a truce between the US and ‌Iran holds

Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media…