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Meta reportedly eyes more layoffs, targeting 10% of staff

The social-media giant is aiming to cut around 8,000 employees in May as it continues to invest heavily in AI products.

Inside Filipino Girl Group BINI’s Historic Coachella Debut

Making history as the first act from the Philippines to perform at the fest, the young women of BINI are learning to balance the pride and pressure that comes with representing…

Nvidia rival Cerebras is taking another swing at an IPO

The AI-chip company last filed to go public in late 2024 before scrapping its plans.

Carrick leaves door open for Rashford return

Michael Carrick says there has been no decision made on the Manchester United future of Marcus Rashford, who has spent the season on loan at Barcelona.

US-sanctioned currency exchange says $15 million heist done by "unfriendly states"

Grinex says needed hacking resources "available exclusively to ... unfriendly states."

Iran rejects Trump claim on deal to surrender nuclear material stockpiles

Iran has rejected suggestions by Donald Trump that it has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium.

OpenAI’s former Sora boss is leaving

Last month, OpenAI gave up on its Sora video generation tool, and on Friday, the Sora team's leader, Bill Peebles, announced that he is leaving the company. OpenAI has been…

Falcons trade DT Orhorhoro for Jags DT Smith

The Falcons have traded DT Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars for DT Maason Smith. Both players were selected in the second round of the 2024 draft.

Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire

President Joseph Aoun promised to work to preserve Lebanon's sovereignty and freedom.

Should you stare into Sam Altman’s orb before your next date?

Tinder users who prove they're a real person by visiting an identity-verifying orb will soon be able to get five free boosts in the app - and it's just the latest service to…

Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles exit OpenAI as company continues to shed ‘side quests’

Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles are leaving OpenAI as the company shuts down Sora and folds its science team, signaling a sharp pivot away from consumer moonshots toward enterprise AI.

Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

Lebanon and Israel are holding first direct talks in decades.

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation

Nicholas Moore hacked into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials, and then bragged about it and posted victims' personal data on Instagram under the handle…

Lutnick tells Canada ‘they suck’ and vows to wind back trade deal with US

Fraught talks set to resume to end dispute that is costing America more than a billion dollars a month

Displaced family reunited with grandfather in Lebanon’s Tyre

A grandfather was reunited with his son and grandchildren in Tyre, southern Lebanon.

World Cup 2026: FIFA chief Infantino defends pricing and tickets in US

Gianni Infantino responds to criticism for pricing of 2026 edition highlighting 'very special' US market as factor.

UN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ as fighting intensifies

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says hunger is tightening its grip amid rising humanitarian needs and intensifying fighting.

Oil prices end at 5-week lows after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open. How soon could they return to prewar levels?

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday sent a wave of relief through oil markets, knocking crude prices down to their lowest levels since the early days of the U.S.-Iran…

WGA West Staff Votes To Stay On Strike As Standoff With Management Hits 2-Month Mark

The Writers Guild of America West’s staff is staying on strike for now. After two months on the picket lines, the 115-member bargaining unit held a vote Friday about whether…

Hormuz is (apparently) unblocked. Energy markets remain a mess

Mines, mistrust and missing ships will keep markets tight for months

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, “I made a mistake"

Probation for man who used stolen logins and posted private info on social media.

The Buzz is back? Inside the Hornets' turn from league punch line to playoff hopeful

A win against the Orlando Magic on Friday would snap the NBA's longest current playoff drought.

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The measure has long been criticised for allowing US intelligence agencies to collect citizen data without a warrant.

Nasdaq heads toward its longest winning streak since 1992 as historic stock-market comeback continues

A rally that has already catapulted stocks higher with a velocity rarely seen before continued to pick up speed on Friday.

Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges

Returning backers a16z and Thrive are expected to lead the round.

Man City vs. Arsenal: What to watch for in Premier League title showdown

Arsenal's visit to Man City on Sunday will likely decide who wins the league. Here are the keys to the match.

Netflix Stock Walloped As Wall Street Questions Its Post-Warner Path

Netflix stock fell 10% Friday, with many Wall Street analysts raising questions about the company’s strategic direction. The company’s first-quarter results, released…

Scholar Rumeysa Ozturk returns to Turkiye following Trump deportation push

Ozturk says she made the decision to avoid 'losing more time to the state-imposed violence and hostility' under Trump.

Organised crime suspect Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

Irish police are looking to extradite man alleged to be one of Europe’s top criminals

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

Shipping companies said several things had to be clarified, including the presence of mines, Iranian conditions.

Lancs confused by 'bizarre' injury replacement call

The County Championship's player substitution rules are questioned again after Lancashire are denied their request for Tom Bailey to replace Ajeet Singh Dale.

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait 'open'

Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.

What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?

In rapid-fire posts, Trump says Iran will give up nuclear material and 'never close' Hormuz, but questions remain.

England fans facing hugely inflated prices to get to World Cup stadium

England fans are facing having to pay train fares of more than £100 to watch one of their World Cup group matches in the USA.

Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer

The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.

Starmer refuses to quit after ‘unforgivable’ Foreign Office vetting fiasco

PM shifts blame after Peter Mandelson revealed to have failed security officials’ checks

Fed’s Waller turns cautious on rate cuts and worries about a ‘lasting increase in inflation’

Federal Reserve governor Chris Waller said the surge in oil prices tied to the Iran war and lingering effects from U.S. tariffs could “lead to a more lasting increase in…

Bowlers & Rew help Somerset get on top against Hants

Somerset's bowlers and James Rew help them take control against Hampshire on the opening day of their County Championship game.

Spirit Airlines could liquidate as early as this week, sources say

The carrier is facing the added challenge of a spike in the price of fuel. Fuel is airlines' biggest expense after labor.

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations

A security researcher published details of three security vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, and the code used to exploit them. Now, hackers are taking advantage of the…

Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

‘Jaunt’ California Road Trip Romantic Dramedy Unveils Trailer, Sets Release Date

Freestyle Digital Media has unveiled the trailer for “Jaunt,” a romantic dramedy that traces a spontaneous road trip along the California coast, ahead of its worldwide digital…

Oil slumps as US and Iran declare Strait of Hormuz open to shipping

Trump suggests warring sides are closer to ending a war that has sent shockwaves through markets and economies

These stocks are reporting strong first-quarter earnings — helping fuel the market’s record run

Corporate executives with a front-row seat on the economy are broadcasting a bullish message and drowning out Iran war noise.

The historic surge in chip stocks highlights Micron’s valuation, and a related warning

The iShares Semiconductor ETF has rocketed 34% amid a long winning streak — its best 13-day stretch in 24 years.

Return of Mandelson scandal leaves Labour MPs in despair

Vetting failure highlights dysfunction in Keir Starmer’s government

Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meetings

Meeting platform Zoom has announced a partnership with World, Sam Altman's human ID verification company, to ensure that the people attending meetings are actually human and not…

'Mum is finally free!' Pensioner detained by ICE in US returns to France

Marie-Thérèse had moved to the US after reuniting with her long-lost love, an American man who died in January.

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?

The Starmer-shaped hole where a prime minister should be

Mandelson scandal shows he has never successfully made the transition from an opposition mindset to a governing one