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What do we know about Robert Prevost, the new pope? | CBC News

CBC News - 14 minutes ago

Robert Prevost, the choice of the world's Catholic cardinals to serve as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church, is the first pope from the United States and a relative unknown on the global stage.

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Times of India

Trump, Starmer formally confirm US-UK trade deal to avert the horrors of tariffs

First Post - 2 hours ago

In a choreographed phone call, US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally announced the ‘breakthrough’ trade deal between the two nations that will now help Britain to avert the Trump tariffs

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CBC News

Did India down Pakistan’s AWACS? Why losing this surveillance jet could be a big blow to enemy

First Post - 6 minutes ago

Amid an escalating standoff, India reportedly shot down Pakistan’s AWACS, the Airborne Warning and Control System. These surveillance jets are critical to air combat, and losing one of them delivers a big blow to the neighbour

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BBC News

'There is no truce': Ukraine's soldiers and civilians on Russia's ceasefire

BBC News - 6 minutes ago

The BBC's Yogita Limaye went to the Donetsk region of Ukraine to speak to soldiers about life on the frontline.

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Politics News

CNBC

Trump taps Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to be top federal prosecutor in D.C. Here’s how it unfolded. - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe - 1 hour ago

Pirro, who joined Fox News in 2006, co-hosts “The Five” on weekday evenings. She waselected as a judge in New York’s Westchester County Court in 1990.

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CBS News

Here's what Pope Leo XIV has said about politics — and the Trump administration — on social media

CBS News - 2 hours ago

Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, might take on some of the most controversial issues roiling the U.S. may come from his recent activity on social media.

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New York Post

Trump agrees to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel, and aluminum in a planned trade deal - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe - 3 hours ago

The president talked up the agreement to reporters from the Oval Office, even as the fine print remains in flux despite his prior statements that a full agreement was signed.

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CNBC

Crypto regulation bill fails to advance in the Senate

CNBC - 9 hours ago

Several Democrats who previously voted for the bill abruptly backed out, but the final vote wasn't close to the 60 needed to advance.

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Business News

Independent UK

What’s in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited details. - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe - 39 minutes ago

The agreement will open up the British market to American beef, ethanol, and other agricultural products, the White House said.

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BBC News

Trump hints tariffs on China may drop as talks set to begin

BBC News - 6 minutes ago

US President's comments come as top officials from Washington and Beijing meet hold talks in Switzerland.

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ABC News

Bill Gates vows to give away 99 per cent of his fortune by 2045

Sydney Morning Herald - 8 hours ago

“I will give away virtually all my wealth:” The Microsoft billionaire has pledged his foundation will distribute $US200 billion over the next 20 years.

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ABC News

China Sales To US Slump Even As Exports Beat Forecasts

International Business Times - 39 minutes ago

China said Friday sales to the United States slumped last month while its total exports topped forecasts, as Beijing fought a gruelling trade war with its superpower rival.

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Technology

Google hits back after Apple exec says AI is hurting search

Ars Technica - 12 hours ago

Google doesn’t think Eddie Cue is right about search.

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CNBC

Trump administration set to end Biden's U.S. chip export restrictions

CNBC - 14 hours ago

AMD CEO Lisa Su and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have both opposed the semiconductor export controls.

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Evening Standard

Ministers call on tech firms for ‘bold ideas’ to tackle justice system crisis

Evening Standard - 1 day ago

Tech bosses will meet with the Justice Secretary on Thursday as part of Government plans to use technology to overhaul the justice system.

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New York Post

Apple seeks pause on Epic Games contempt ruling that could cost App...

New York Post - 12 hours ago

Tim Cook’s Apple has asked a federal appeals court in California to pause an April 30 ruling requiring the company to open up its App Store to rivals – and claims it will suffer irreparable harm...

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Sports Headlines

Deccan Chronicle

PSG vs. Inter Milan in the Champions League final? Few expected that

The Globe and Mail - 47 minutes ago

A closer look at the details of the Champions League final and how PSG, Inter Milan got to the title match

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Breitbart

Cubs or White Sox? Where do Pope Leo XIV's Chicago Baseball Allegiances Lie?

Breitbart - 5 minutes ago

The Chicago Cubs launched a preemptive strike on Thursday, claiming that Chicago-native and newly elected Pope Leo XIV is a Cubs fan.

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CBC News

Ottawa Charge beat the Montreal Victoire 3-2 in Game 1 of PWHL semifinal series

AP News - 3 hours ago

Shiann Darkangelo broke a third-period tie, Gwyneth Philips made 31 saves and the Ottawa Charge beat the Montreal Victoire 3-2 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the PWHL semifinal series.

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ESPN

NFL experts debate the draft: Which midround picks could be fantasy sleepers?

ESPN - 18 minutes ago

We asked more than a dozen experts to weigh in on the draft with their top picks, Rookie of the Year predictions and fantasy sleepers.

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Entertainment News

Fox News

Reba McEntire hosts 2025 ACM Awards tonight; performances by Rascal Flatts, Jelly Roll

Fox News - 1 hour ago

Reba McEntire hosts the 60th annual Academy of Country Music awards from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Ella Langley is the most nominated artist of the night with eight nods, followed by Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson with seven ACM nominations each.

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Huffington Post

Netflix’s ‘Forever’ Is A Perfect Adaptation Of Judy Blume’s Novel — Except For 1 Thing

Huffington Post - 11 hours ago

The show captures the universal essence of Blume’s storytelling, but it misses the mark on one storyline.

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CBS News

Trump pushes for tariffs on international film shoots

CBS News - 24 minutes ago

As more major films are shot overseas, President Trump proposes a 100% tariff on internationally produced movies. Industry expert Alexis Alexanian joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down the potential impact.

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Christian Science Monitor

Pope Leo’s challenge: How to build unity in a fragmenting world

Christian Science Monitor - 2 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV is the first pope born in the United States, but his Peruvian nationality bridges North and South America. His first message, delivered in three languages, was one of peace and unity.

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Odd/Weird News

Sky News

Some People Are Melting Their Gold Jewelry for Cash

Inside Edition - 4 days ago

With the price of gold at an all-time high, many Americans are melting down their gold jewelry for cash. Alon Mirzaev, manager at US Gold Refinery in New York City's Diamond District, says business is booming.

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New York Post

Who is Robert Prevost? Meet Leo XIV, the first pope from North America

New York Post - 6 hours ago

After a relatively speedy two days of deliberations, the College of Cardinals elected Chicago native Cardinal Robert Prevost to become the new head of the Catholic Church. Prevost, who has taken the...

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Fox News

Boy orders 70,000 lollipops to his home using mom's phone: 'About fainted'

Fox News - 1 day ago

An 8-year-old in Kentucky accidentally ordered more than $4,000 worth of lollipops on his mom's Amazon account. "When I saw what the number was, I just about fainted," the mom said.

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Huffington Post

Woman Who Disappeared From Wisconsin 62 Years Ago Finally Found

Huffington Post - 2 days ago

Audrey Backeberg, who disappeared from Reedsburg in 1963 has been found safe in another state.

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