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SpaceX to drive a cybertruck through corporate governance norms

Provisions in the IPO prospectus will give Elon Musk more freedom — and potentially less accountability

Deregulation hands top US and UK banks $1.3tn opening

Regulatory loosening has allowed countries’ banks to expand balance sheets while EU and Swiss rivals are constrained

‘Epstein class’ becomes a populist battle-cry in US politics

Accusations of elite impunity loom over November’s midterm elections

How the EU’s plan to turbocharge Italy’s economy fell flat

Growth sluggish despite Rome being biggest beneficiary of pandemic-era grants and loans

Real wages start to shrink in developed countries

Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes price growth ahead of pay increases in US, UK and elsewhere

Apple has an innovation gap. Will its new CEO fill it?

The tech titan that once urged consumers to ‘think different’ may itself be ripe for disruption in the AI age

US strikes Iranian missile sites as peace talks continue

Washington announces ‘self-defence’ operation against targets in southern Iran

Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave

It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.

Darius Rucker Honored With Veterans Voice Award, Urges “Every Day” Appreciation for Service Members

"We should be striving to live, to become a community and become a country that we deserve what they sacrificed," the Hootie and the Blowfish frontman said, reflecting on his…

Istanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown

Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.

Katseye Brings the AMAs’ House Down With Beary Exciting ‘Pinky Up’ Performance, Before Winning Best New Artist

Teahouses and raves have not often been mentioned in the same breath, but Katseye brought the hyper-pop dance party to a beyond-brightly-colored tearoom set with the…

Sonny Rollins Dies: Jazz Giant Was 95

Sonny Rollins, a giant of jazz who was often called the music’s “greatest improviser” died today at his home in Woodstock, NY. That, according to a post on his…

Starbucks Korea boss apologises after advert sparks big backlash

A billionaire whose company runs Starbucks in South Korea has publicly apologised for a controversial marketing campaign.

Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave

A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers.

Hajj pilgrims arrive near Mecca ahead of Arafah Day

Muslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day.

American Music Awards Photo Gallery: See EJAE, Rei Ami, BTS, Katseye, Sombr, Karol G, Teyana Taylor and Other Stars on the Red Carpet and Backstage

The American Music Awards are drawing some of the biggest stars in music to Las Vegas to perform present or collect honors on the three-hour CBS/Paramount+ telecast, and Variety…

Oil prices tumble as deal to end Iran war appears close, though Trump says there’s no rush

Oil prices were sharply lower and stock futures surged after weekend reports that the U.S. appears close to reaching an agreement that would end the war with Iran and reopen the…

Canada’s Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘appalling’

The prime minister called for an independent investigation into Israeli mistreatment, but stopped short of penalties.

American Music Awards: Winners List (Updating Live)

The Queen Latifah-hosted show, airing live on CBS from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, features performances from lifetime achievement award recipient Billy Idol,…

Tensions rise in Bolivia as protesters march toward presidential palace

Demonstrators gathered near the presidential palace in La Paz as police maintained blockades and tensions remained high.

Iran war live: US strikes Iran’s south, Tehran officials in Qatar for talks

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet services after months of blocked access.

‘Forever Your Maternal Animal’ Review: Valentina Maurel Makes a Hangout Movie for the Arthouse Crowd

About halfway into “Forever Your Maternal Animal,” a striking confession appears almost out of nowhere. The two main characters in the film, sisters in their early twenties, are…

‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ Review: A Lush, Poetic Film Rooted in Real Memories

For his first narrative feature, Mexican director Bruno Santamaría Razo — who’s previously made documentaries — chooses a personal memory piece. “Six Months in a Pink and Blue…

Delhi's most exclusive club is under threat of shutdown - can it survive?

The British-era Gymkhana Club is facing eviction, triggering a legal battle and a wave of nostalgia.

China’s change in maths on carbon emissions masks growth, report says

Independent analysis suggests retrospective change to data indicating climate change progress

Trump to undergo annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday

The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.

Watch: Trump to have annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday

The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.

Sennheiser’s new Momentum 5 headphones have upgraded ANC and a replaceable battery

Nearly four years after the last version of Sennheiser's Momentum headphones debuted with a redesign that traded a retro aesthetic for a more contemporary and comfortable design,…

Carney warns Alberta separatists of Brexit-style regret

Canada’s prime minister says oil-rich province’s push for independence is a ‘dangerous bluff’

Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah

The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.

Eight spectators and rider hurt at TT practice

Eight spectators and a rider are receiving hospital treatment after the crash at Parliament Square.

More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears

Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.

Trump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal

US president says he is 'mandatorily requesting' that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.

Lakers hire 'rocket scientist' as assistant GM

The Lakers made their first significant move of the offseason by hiring Rohan Ramadas as an assistant GM under president and GM Rob Pelinka, sources told ESPN.

Spurs shut down OKC in Game 4 to even series

Victor Wembanyama set the tone from the beginning of Game 4 on Sunday as the Spurs evened the Western Conference finals at 2-2.

UCLA tabbed top seed for NCAA baseball tourney

UCLA was rewarded for its dominant, wire-to-wire run through the regular season with the No. 1 seed for the NCAA tournament.

Netanyahu orders Israeli military to step up attacks on Hizbollah

Far-right officials, who fear a US-Iran peace deal could rein in Israel, call for ‘high-intensity’ campaign in Lebanon

These underdogs are a big reason why S&P 500 profit growth is the fastest in nearly 5 years

Ever since Big Tech went all in on artificial intelligence more than three years ago, seven companies have done the heavy lifting for overall S&P 500 earnings growth. But more…

Kyiv’s Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack

Kyiv's Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack.

Pope Leo warns about AI and calls for regulation as he quotes from the Lord of the Rings

Pope Leo has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind.

Lebanon marks Liberation Day under Israeli bombardment

People in Lebanon have gathered to observe Liberation Day.

California and L.A. Candidates To Participate In Jamie’s List Forum With One Week To Primary

With one week until the primary election, producer and podcaster Jamie Patricof and political strategist Mathew Littman plan to host what may be a final candidates’ forum…

Move over, seltzer. Non-carbonated drinks are taking the spotlight

Non-carbonated alcoholic drinks like Surfside and BeatBox are stealing "share of throat" from hard seltzers, particularly among Gen Z.

In Lebanon, everything and nothing has changed since 2000

A local war has gone regional, drawing in Iran and the US, but its root cause is unchanged: Palestine.

I’m 67. Our family trust earns $300,000 annually for my kids. How do I ensure they won’t get killed on taxes?

“My thought is to distribute all of the income to my children each year so that the trust itself pays little to no tax.”

Cox Media fined after bragging it spied on users through their phones

An exceptionally weird controversy has come back to haunt Cox Media and a pair of marketing firms, which claimed they were secretly listening to users via phones and smart devices…

Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.

‘Star Wars: Mandalorian & Grogu’ With $100M, ‘Obsession’ With Amorous $30M+ Lead Near $222M Memorial Day Weekend – Update With Chart

UPDATED, MONDAY AM: ComScore is weighing the four-day Memorial Day weekend at $221.9 million, which is off 33% from last year’s all-time record ($330.1M) for the holiday…

Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation

Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged.

Tunisian court hands presidential critic Sonia Dahmani new jail term

Lawyer convicted for the second time this year as President Saied's crackdown on dissent intensifies.