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Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella

The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.

Schematik Is ‘Cursor for Hardware.’ Anthropic Wants In

Schematik is a program that aims to help people vibe code for physical devices. Hopefully, it won’t blow anything up.

Can Trump finally make a nuclear deal with Iran?

After going to war twice, the US president is again trying to strike a deal on the regime’s uranium enrichment programme

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.

Iran has learned that the Strait of Hormuz is its strongest deterrent

Donald Heflin, a senior fellow at Tufts University, says Iran has shown it doesn’t need nuclear weapons as a deterrent.

Man City vs Arsenal: All you need to know about title showdown

Under-pressure Arsenal head to in-form Manchester City as their stranglehold on Premier League title race falters.

Pope Leo says not seeking ‘new debate’ with Trump on trip to Angola

Leo is the third pontiff to visit the fossil fuel-rich country after John Paul II in 1992 and Benedict XVI in 2009.

Kerr on future: These jobs have 'expiration dates'

Steve Kerr acknowledged his future with the Warriors was uncertain following Friday's season-ending loss to the Suns, saying, "When the run ends, sometimes it's time for new blood…

Rockets list KD (knee) as questionable for Game 1

Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week, but the Rockets are optimistic it will not be a significant issue during their first-round playoff series…

Source: Texans, Anderson agree to $150M deal

Texans and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. have agreed to a historic three-year, $150 million extension to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback, a source told ESPN's…

No extra pressure for Galway-born Parsons against Italy

Ireland wing Beibhinn Parsons insists she will feel no extra pressure when she represents her country in a Women's Six Nations game in her native Galway for the first time.

Israeli police destroy children’s footballs at Al-Aqsa mosque

Israeli police confiscated and destroyed footballs that were being played with by children around Al-Aqsa mosque.

Trump says US will ‘start dropping bombs again’ if no Iran deal is reached

US President Donald Trump says the US will “have to start dropping bombs again” if no US-Iran deal is reached.

Iran war: What is happening on day 50 of the US-Iran conflict?

Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz with conditions and threatens closure if the US blockade of Iranian ports continues.

Curry, Warriors knocked out of NBA play-in tournament by Suns

Stephen Curry struggled with just 17 points as the 2026 NBA champions season was ended by the Phoenix Suns in play-in.

Madonna Teams Up With Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella for Transcendent Duets: ‘Vogue,’ ‘Like a Prayer’ and New Song

After rumors swirled that she would appear at Coachella weekend one, Madonna made a cameo during Sabrina Carpenter’s headlining performance on Friday night, appearing near…

Sabrina Carpenter Brings Out Madonna at Coachella Weekend Two Headlining Set

"The thrilling thing I need to point out to everybody right now is this probably the first time I’ve ever performed with someone who’s shorter than me,” the Queen of Pop said of…

Wesley sparks USWNT to 3-0 victory over Japan

Kennedy Wesley recorded her first international goal to lead the United States to a 3-0 friendly win over Japan on Friday night in Commerce City, Colorado.

Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry

Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.

New Jersey announces $150 transit tickets to reach the World Cup

Transit fares from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for World Cup matches will rise to $150.

Boom in UK ‘staycations’ as war puts holidaymakers off overseas travel

Rise in domestic tourism could provide relief for rural hospitality businesses struggling with higher costs

Why higher pay hasn’t made young adults feel richer

The aspiration gap has turned everyone into losers, especially graduates

The return of Londonophobia

Reflections on an ancient prejudice

Airbnb adds hotels to its platform in bid to boost growth

Company expands accommodation options alongside home rentals but analysts warn of stiff competition

The coming global food crisis

Hunger and even famine are foreseeable consequences of the war on Iran. Now the world must act to shield the poorest from effects that will continue long after the fighting stops

Turkey promotes ‘Middle Corridor’ as Strait of Hormuz alternative

Officials plan to reopen frontier with Armenia to unlock a Trump-backed trade route between Europe and Asia

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Still The Star With $30M, ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Walks To $13M – Box Office Update

FRIDAY PM: Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie still has the star power at No. 1 with $30M third weekend, -56%, after a $7.1M Friday, heading toward a…

Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Nexstar’s Tegna Takeover, Orders Nexstar to Halt Integration Plans

A federal judge in Sacramento has issued a preliminary injunction against Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna TV stations as part of DirecTV’s lawsuit to block the merger…

Who's winning the Stanley Cup? All the intel you need on the 16 playoff teams

The postseason Thunderdome is about to open its gate (Saturday on ESPN). Which team will emerge as the 2026 Stanley Cup champion?

Pedro Pascal Didn’t Know He’d Be in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Until Right Before He Was “Being Marched Out Into the Field”

"I wanted to participate in any way — literally a volunteer position, like serving coffee if needed – and I put the feelers out through people I work with," the Emmy nominee said…

Nexstar-Tegna Merger Frozen By Judge As Antitrust Battle Continues; CA AG Says “This Merger Is Illegal, Plain & Simple”

(Updated with Nexstar statement) A federal judge just put a halt to Nexstar’s proposed $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, putting in doubt the combination of the companies to…

Think the rally is safe? This elite market-timing indicator says a correction is overdue.

The gold-platinum ratio suggests the stock market is living on borrowed time.

White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model

The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.

Ice Cube and Chris Tucker’s Sons Reimagine Classic Comedy ‘Friday’ for Los Angeles Rams Draft Promo

O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker headline the reimagined take, ‘Thursday,’ starring alongside Terry Crews, YG, Kevin Dotson, Jared Verse, Byron Young and Big Boy for the Rams’…

WrestleMania 42 roundtable: Most anticipated matches, bold predictions

Before we get to a weekend full of wrestling (Saturday and Sunday on ESPN Unlimited), our crew shares its thoughts on the must-see matches and more.

Watch: Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in Syria

Eyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it.

UN aid chief warns of possible ‘full-scale famine’ in South Sudan

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says that South Sudan is at risk of slipping into 'full-scale famine and collapse’.

Jodi Picoult’s ‘Book of Two Ways’ in Development as Netflix Series, ‘Outlander’s’ Matthew B. Roberts to Write (EXCLUSIVE)

Netflix is developing a series version of the Jodi Picoult novel “The Book of Two Ways,” Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The project hails from Matthew…

Iran war live: Hormuz Strait shut down again over US ‘piracy’, says Tehran

Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.

Iran war live: Tehran says Trump made ‘false’ claims, amid peace talks

Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.

Iran war live: Tehran says US blockade of ports must end as strait opens

Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.

QVC Group, Whose Networks Popularized Shopping On TV, Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

QVC Group, whose networks pioneered the concept of live TV shopping in the 1980s and built it into a mainstay of the late-20th century media business, has filed for Chapter 11…

He made jazz under air raids - and built an Indian city's music scene

War correspondent, jazz bandleader and impresario, KC Sen shaped Kolkata’s music scene.

Cal-Maine’s stock falls as DOJ reportedly weighs bigger crackdown on major egg producers

Egg prices crossed the $6 barrier in March of last year, but they have since fallen as farmers have replenished their flocks.

Pressure mounts on Peru’s election authorities amid presidential race delay

The vote count continues to determine who will join conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru's presidential run-off in June.

Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl

The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.

I’m selling my law practice and retiring. Do I pay off the $2 million mortgage on my office building — or rent it out?

“My wife is not a fan of tying up $2 million of equity in one building.”

Why do older sellers get less money for their homes than younger sellers?

Buying and selling a home can be the most significant financial decisions that families face.

‘We keep our finances separate’: My boyfriend is in his 50s with no retirement savings — how worried should I be?

“He built our home over the last three years. We are both on the title and carry no mortgage.”

Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern

Critics warn that Trump could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a US Justice Department under his control.