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Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war

Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.

WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike says new CBA will have a major impact on players' bank accounts

WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike told CNBC significant pay raises for WNBA players could change their off-season routines.

The price of menstrual products is skyrocketing from inflation, tariffs

With rising inflation and changing tariff policies, menstrual products have seen a drastic rise in price over the past few years.

Bill Cosby Hit With $19 Million Verdict in 1972 Sex Assault Case

A jury on Monday awarded a $19 million judgment against Bill Cosby, finding him liable for sexually assaulting a woman who was working as a waitress in 1972. The plaintiff, Donna…

Mahershala Ali Joins Mark Ruffalo In Season Two Of ‘Task’ At HBO

HBO’s critically acclaimed crime drama Task isn’t pulling any punches with the casting of Mark Ruffalo’s counterpart in the second season as sources tell…

Why Is Tom Scott Back? YouTube Star Talks Breaking Two-Year Hiatus for New Series, Why It Will Stream First on Indie Platform Nebula

And now, back to Tom Scott’s regularly scheduled programming. On Monday, dormant internet star Scott posted his first YouTube video since Jan. 1, 2024, when he announced his…

Bill Cosby Found Guilty Of 1972 Drugging & Rape; Jury Awards $19M To Ex-Waitress

With a verdict of $19.25 million in damages, a Santa Monica jury has found Bill Cosby guilty of drugging and raping Donna Motsinger 54-years ago. Whether or not the financially…

A Billionaire-Backed Startup Wants to Grow 'Organ Sacks' to Replace Animal Testing

R3 Bio has a bold idea for replacing lab animals: genetically-engineered whole organ systems that lack a brain. The long-term goal, says a cofounder, is to make human versions.

Global oil prices drop below $100 a barrel after Trump delays strikes on Iranian power plants. Why further declines may be limited.

Oil prices fell sharply Monday after President Donald Trump said he had postponed threatened strikes on Iranian power plants.

Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport: What happened, who were the victims?

The pilot and co-pilot were killed, and in total, 41 passengers were taken to hospital, along with two firefighters.

Tehran residents express distrust over Trump’s war diplomacy

“If we trust him, we lose.”

Can Trump do a deal with Iran?

Formidable obstacles stand in the way of any diplomatic effort to end the war

Colombian military plane crash kills at least one, injures 77

Air force says plane was carrying 110 passengers and 11 crew ⁠members; authorities are investigating the cause of crash.

Colombian Air Force plane crashes with 125 people on board

Colombia's defence minister says it was a "tragic accident" but the cause is not yet clear.

DraftKings and MGM shares rise as new bill threatens to ban sports gambling on Kalshi, Polymarket

It’s estimated that around 90% of Kalshi’s prediction-market fees revenue has been tied to sports in recent months.

‘Game On,’ an Esports YA Romance, Set at Tubi; Case Walker and Sky Katz to Star in Movie (EXCLUSIVE)

Free streaming service Tubi has announced its newest YA romance, set in the world of competitive video games. “Game On” is set to star Sky Katz (“Surviving…

‘Stop, stop, stop’: Moment Air Canada plane crashes into truck

CCTV video captured the moment an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

Italy’s Meloni concedes referendum defeat, calling it ‘a lost opportunity’

The prime minister admits defeat in the high-stakes vote on a justice reform package but vows to keep her seat.

Iran contradicts Trump and says no direct talks to end war

US president postpones possible attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure after hailing ‘productive’ talks with Tehran

Trump plays up prospect of diplomatic end to Iran war

US president soothes markets but doubts on strategy and Tehran’s position persist

Markets wrong on UK interest rate rises, say economists

Forecasters argue a weak economy will prevent the energy shock fuelling persistent inflation

Foreign Investments in Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Flagged by Democratic Senators in FCC Letter

The senators called for a full review of investments from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and Tencent, which they say could influence editorial decisions at news outlets…

Apple will talk iOS 27, macOS 27, and more at WWDC 2026 on June 8

WWDC is often light on hardware, but it's where big software announcements happen.

A committed pharmacist and a homesick blogger – the Iranian civilians killed in the war

The toll on civilians is mounting fast as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues.

Lindsay Hoyle demands fraudster who fled to Tenerife faces justice

It is "outrageous" that a convicted fraudster tracked down by Sky News in Tenerife is still on the run, the Speaker of the House of Commons has said.

UK looks at supporting vulnerable households after surge in energy prices

Keir Starmer says help would have to be targeted and warns against counting on ‘quick and early’ end to Iran war

‘Do you believe in Elon?’: Musk tests Tesla investors’ faith with an expensive chip-making plan

The Terafab, a planned venture between SpaceX and Tesla, could cost trillions of dollars, according to analysts.

Curating a JFK Jr.-Inspired Wardrobe This Spring? Men’s Wearhouse Has You Covered

The aftershocks of Hulu’s “Love Story” are being felt far beyond the streamer’s record-breaking viewership numbers. Since the series premiered, a new…

Why the oil and gas price shock from the Iran war won’t just fade away

Rerouting and diversification cannot help when a significant chunk of oil and gas have been taken off the market.

How the Iran war is about to hit your wallet

Strikes on gas sites in the Iran war are driving up energy costs, pushing up prices for power, food and more worldwide.

US to pay Total $1bn to switch from wind to oil and gas development

Deal comes as Donald Trump faces pressure to limit energy price increases triggered by Iran war

Markets rebound after Trump postpones attack on Iranian energy

Stocks reverse losses and oil tumbles after US president says there have been ‘constructive’ talks with Tehran

Pfizer to seek FDA approval for Lyme disease vaccine candidate despite trial miss

Lyme disease is an illness caused by bacteria most commonly spread to humans from ticks. It can cause arthritis, muscle weakness and pain.

Super Micro’s stock rises, but an analyst warns that ‘flattish’ growth may lie ahead after co-founder’s indictment

An analyst just downgraded Super Micro’s stock on concerns that the export-control scandal involving the server company’s co-founder will weigh on customer trust.

Women's March Madness live updates: Previews, action from Monday's second round

How do the teams in Monday's second round match up? We're tracking all eight games as the Sweet 16 is set.

Kirsten Dunst Joins ‘The Housemaid’ Sequel With Sydney Sweeney

Kirsten Dunst is set to star in “The Housemaid’s Secret” alongside Sydney Sweeney. The film is the follow-up to 2025’s box office hit “The…

Self noncommittal about future as Kansas coach

Longtime Kansas coach Bill Self said after Sunday's season-ending loss to St. John's that he has not yet made a decision about his coaching future, later adding that any decision…

Soaring healthcare costs are forcing people to make troubling trade-offs, like skipping meals — and the situation is about to get worse

Here’s one woman’s plan: “Shopping for cheaper groceries, not buying clothes, avoiding getting sick, not being as social.”

At least 34 dead after plane crashes in Colombia

At least 34 people have been killed in a plane crash in Colombia.

At least 66 dead after military plane crashes in Colombia

At least 66 people have been killed in a military plane crash in Colombia, the country's armed forces chief has said.

The U.S. government is about to define what junk food is. But will that make people put down the gummy bears?

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has described ultraprocessed foods as “poison.”

Toyota to invest $1 billion to increase U.S. production in Kentucky, Indiana plants

Toyota on Monday announced $1 billion in investments in two U.S. plants as part of a plan to invest up to $10 billion domestically over the next five years.

Global oil prices fall 10% to $100 a barrel after Trump delays strikes on Iranian power plants. Why further declines may be limited.

Oil prices fell sharply Monday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran had “very good and productive conversations” in the past two days.

Israeli strike on Lebanon bridge raises fears of ground invasion

Lebanon fears that Israel’s attack on Qasmiyeh Bridge could be a “prelude to a ground invasion”.

Startup Gimlet Labs is solving the AI inference bottleneck in a surprisingly elegant way

Gimlet Labs just raised an $80 million Series A for tech that lets AI run across NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, ARM, Cerebras and d-Matrix chips, simultaneously.

‘Iyanu’ Creator Roye Okupe’s ‘Malika: Warrior Queen’ Feature Film Boarded by Singapore’s August Media Group (EXCLUSIVE)

Singapore’s August Media Group has boarded upcoming animated feature film “Malika: Warrior Queen” from U.S.-based Nigerian author and director Roye Okupe, creator of hit…

‘Big Little Lies’ Actor James Tupper Makes Movie Directing Debut With ‘Open Up’

EXCLUSIVE: Big Little Lies and Revenge actor James Tupper is making his feature directorial debut with the romantic drama Open Up. The film stars Parker Sack…

Pakistan steps up as go-between in Trump’s Iran crisis

Military strongman Asim Munir uses Tehran ties and warm relationship with US president to boost mediation effort

Markets rebound after Donald Trump postpones attack on Iranian energy

Stocks reverse losses and oil tumbles after US president says there have been ‘constructive’ talks with Tehran

John Boyega Confirms ‘I Actually Have’ Spoken to New ‘Star Wars’ Boss About Finn’s Future, Years After Warning Disney Never to Sideline Black Characters Again

John Boyega confirmed to “Star Wars” fans at Megacon Orlando (via ScreenRant) that he’s spoken to new Lucasfilm boss Dave Filoni, who is now the studio’s…