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'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war

Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.

Mortgage rates rise for the fifth week in a row. Here’s how much more homebuyers are paying since the Iran war started.

Just before the start of fighting in the Middle East, mortgage rates had dropped to their lowest level since 2022, with the 30-year rate at 5.98% on Feb. 26, Freddie Mac data show.

Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble Sees 2025 Pay Package Rise 10% To $10.8 Million As Proxy Season Gets Underway

Sean Gamble, chief executive of the nation’s third largest theater chain, saw his total compensation rise about 10% in 2025 from the year before to $10.8 million. The pay package…

It’s not just patients who are sick of fighting health insurers. Doctors are frustrated, too.

The pattern is clear — insurance companies get rewarded for their ability to profit from system complexity.

Wall Street’s most hated stocks just outperformed the S&P 500 — despite the Iran war

Pariah Capital, an imaginary fund created by MarketWatch, has also outperformed the Nasdaq and most active fund managers during the Iran war

Razer gaming accessories include a $25 Taco Bell gift card at Best Buy

Razer is summoning hungry gamers to Best Buy, where shoppers can get a free $25 Taco Bell gift card with the purchase of a gaming accessory today only. A whopping 41 items are…

ICE says it bought Paragon’s spyware to use in drug trafficking cases

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told lawmakers that the use of Paragon spyware is necessary to counter terrorists’ “thriving exploitation of…

Options traders are bracing for wild stock-market swings as Trump keeps investors guessing on Iran

Options data show record positioning for both long calls and short puts on the S&P 500, meaning traders are hedging their portfolios for market swings in both directions.

Blue Owl stokes more private-credit worries, as it paid out less than a quarter of requests

Blue Owl’s stock was falling after its private-credit fund capped redemptions at just 23% of what was requested.

Starbucks to award bonuses to baristas, expand tipping to promote turnaround efforts

Starbucks is in the middle of a turnaround focused on improving both the customer and employee experience.

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian’s sales are up

It's rough out there for the pure EV companies, but despite all the challenges, Rivian says its on target for a historic year. Ahead of the launch of the company's more affordable…

Pears sign Hannon-Dalby amid Swanepoel uncertainty

Worcestershire sign Warwickshire seamer Olly Hannon-Dalby on a 14-day loan while the future of all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel remains uncertain.

Iran releases mocking missile launch video after Trump threats

Iranian state media released footage showing the launch of missiles plastered with messages mocking Donald Trump.

Family offices stall deal-making during Iran conflict

While global uncertainty has weighed on deal count, family offices and corporate investors are still piling into megadeals.

‘Beef’ Season 2 Trailer: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton and Cailee Spainey Star in Highly Anticipated Follow-Up

The highly anticipated second season of the award-winning series from writer-director Lee Sung Jin drops on Netflix later this month.

Blue Owl caps private credit funds redemptions at 5% after steep request levels

Blue Owl attributed the higher-than-usual requests to "heightened market concerns around AI-related disruption to software companies."

CENTCOM releases video of air strikes in fifth week of war on Iran

US Central Command has released footage of strikes in Iran appearing to show the targeting of drones and tanks.

Why Lebanon should join the International Criminal Court

ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon would mean a chance of accountability for Israeli war crimes and renewed political pressure.

What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could

The Artemis II crew are now hurtling around the Earth's orbit, carrying out final tests and checks before they head towards the Moon.

Microsoft launches ‘mid-class’ AI model as compute limits bite

Tech giant’s AI chief says it will have the resources to build frontier systems later this year

UEFA’s Euro 2032 warning the latest blow to Italy after World Cup exit

Days after missing out on World Cup 2026 spot, Italy are warned that their cohosting of Euro 2032 could be in doubt.

'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Spanish cyclist Guardeno airlifted to intensive care after crash with car

A week after 23-year-old's participation in the Tour of Catalonia, Guardeno suffers head injuries in collision with car.

UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait gridlock

UK PM Keir Starmer urges non-military solutions ahead of coalition meeting to ease gridlock in vital Strait of Hormuz.

Coca-Cola unveils ad campaign with 13 restaurant chains to boost drink sales as diner traffic falls

The restaurant industry has been struggling with declining traffic and sluggish sales growth.

Mexico kept up with Belgium and Portugal. Can they take that momentum into the World Cup?

After draws against Portugal and Belgium, Mexico are still unbeaten in 2026.

Eden test for off-colour attacks as SRH meet KKR in run-heavy clash

Narine and Varun, who have an excellent record at the ground but did not go well in the first game in Mumbai, will be in focus for KKR

Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)

We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.

Macron calls Trump's remarks on his marriage 'inelegant'

French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump's comments about his marriage were "neither elegant nor up to standard".

Givers’ regret: What happens when wealthy parents try to claw back fortunes from their kids

The rich can save big by gifting assets before they die, but some end up in a cash crunch.

‘Liberation day’ one year later: What Trump’s tariffs are costing America

U.S. home builders and car manufacturers are taking a hit. Tariffs haven’t slashed the federal debt as promised.

ICC prosecutor who issued arrest warrant for Netanyahu facing disciplinary proceedings

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will face disciplinary proceedings over accusations of sexual misconduct, it has been reported.

US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez

It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.

Israeli strikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah targets ground troops

Fighting in southern Lebanon continues as Israel seeks to establish a 'security zone' and dismantle Hezbollah.

How Israel’s record budget will finance expanding illegal settlements

Budget of $271bn comes against a backdrop of surging violence by Israeli settlers towards Palestinians in the West Bank.

Thorne is on pace for $650 million in sales as Gen Z fuels a supplement boom — despite subscription fatigue

Thorne has been around for 42 years but between 2022 and 2025, its business more than doubled thanks to health-conscious Gen Z and millennial shoppers.

My wife and I buy promotional CDs with our tax-refund check. Is now a bad time to switch to Treasurys?

“We have no experience with Treasurys .”

Danny Robins’ Paranormal Podcast ‘The Witch Farm’ Inspires BBC Drama Series Starring Gabrielle Creevy & Michael Socha

EXCLUSIVE: The Witch Farm, the hit paranormal podcast from Danny Robins, is to be adapted into a BBC drama series. The British broadcaster has greenlit a four-part series of the…

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Dealerships say they’re getting busier as the Iran war and the shipping crisis at the Strait of Hormuz drag on.

Uber expands its $4,000 ‘Go Electric’ grant to drivers nationwide

Since last year, Uber has been offering drivers in a handful of locations - California, Colorado, Massachusetts and New York City - $4,000 to swap their gas guzzlers for electric…

Why Delta, Starbucks and these other stocks were just added to a market-beating ‘fresh money’ list

Deutsche Bank analysts see opportunity in the next 12 months for companies like CVS, Delta and Starbucks. where analysts see opportunity

Yemen’s Houthis coordinate with Iran, but retain independence, despite war

Houthi actions align with Iran’s strategy, but maintain autonomy to maximise regional influence and domestic objectives.

Club-by-club guide to the 2026 County Championship

BBC local radio cricket commentators take a look at each County Championship side's prospects for the 2026 season.

‘I’m finding it frustrating’: Why $4 gas prices feel a lot worse this time around

Amid fears of stagflation, persistently high interest rates and a weakening labor market, our mood changes almost on a daily basis.

An all too special relationship

Maga leaders obsess over an imagined version of a long-lost Britain

Director Behind Kevin Spacey’s First Post-Acquittal Film ‘Control’ to Direct World War II Feature (EXCLUSIVE)

Gene Fallaize, the director behind Kevin Spacey’s first post-acquittal feature “Control,” is tackling World War II for his next film. The as-yet-untitled project will be set on…

Fan Bingbing, Yakusho Koji to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honors at Far East Film Festival; Anthony Chen’s ‘We Are All Strangers’ to Open

The Far East Film Festival has revealed that Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing and Japanese actor Yakusho Koji will each receive the Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement at…

Unmasking the Paramilitary Agents Behind Trump’s Violent Immigration Crackdown

A WIRED analysis of DHS records identified dozens of specialized federal agents who used force against US civilians during the largest known deployment of its kind in US history.

‘This is an overlooked catastrophe’: Why do so many hospitals not accept Medicare Advantage for cancer patients?

“Insurers have pushed certain cancer-care centers out of network before the end of the calendar or policy year.”

Trump’s tariffs one year on: How Americans are paying the price

US households paid $1,000 more for the same goods over the past year, with lower-income families hit the hardest.