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Video - WHO declares Ebola outbreak in central Africa a public health emergency - 10 hours ago

The World Health Organization has confirmed that the latest Ebola outbreak, of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus, in Congo and Uganda is a public health emergency of international concern but not a pandemic emergency. Dr. Paul Ngwakum, senior health advisor for UNICEF Africa, says in the absence of a vaccine, it is 'very critical' to have other public health measures such as early detection, rapid response and infection control.

CBC News - Health - 8 minutes ago

Cubans hope US indictment of Castro ushers in collapse of entire regime: 'If there has to be blood, we're prepared'

Cuban dissidents said they welcomed the US indictment against Raul Castro, and were bracing for government's fall

New York Post - World - 11 minutes ago

How Trump administration is pressuring Cuba -- The Justice Department has charged former Cuban President Ra l Castro in the latest point of pressure on the island nation. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.

The Justice Department has charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the latest point of pressure on the island nation. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.

CBS News - Technology - 12 minutes ago

Who is Raul Castro, the Recently Indicted Cuban Politician?

Raul Castro was charged with the 1996 killing of four people on a humanitarian mission.

Epoch Times - US News - 14 minutes ago

Australian Muslims call for action as US authorities investigate mosque attack as hate crime

An investigation is underway into a deadly shooting at a mosque in the US city of San Diego, which police and the FBI are treating as a hate crime. The three men who died are also being praised for their courage in drawing the attackers away from the school that was next to the place of worship.

SBS - World - 30 minutes ago

What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by

Lancaster Online - World - 57 minutes ago

Schools hiding gender transitions from parents would lose federal funds under House-passed bill

The House passed legislation Wednesday mandating elementary and middle schools obtain explicit approval from parents before implementing changes to their children's pronouns or making other sex-based...

New York Post - Politics - 57 minutes ago

U.S. announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 downing of aircraft

The Trump administration is expected to announce a criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 hour ago

Details on U.S. indictment of Ra l Castro -- A U.S. grand jury in Florida indicted former Cuban leader Ra l Castro and five others on murder and conspiracy charges over the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes, the Justice Department announced on Wednesday. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has the latest.

A U.S. grand jury in Florida indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others on murder and conspiracy charges over the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes, the Justice Department announced on Wednesday. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has the latest.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Ex-prosecutor allegedly stole secret report on Trump, named file "Bundt Cake Recipe" -- A former federal prosecutor was charged this week with emailing herself a report on the Justice Department's investigation into President Trump that a judge had kept under lock and key, under the file name "Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf."

A former federal prosecutor was charged this week with emailing herself a report on the Justice Department's investigation into President Trump that a judge had kept under lock and key, under the file name "Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf."

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

US Indictment of Raúl Castro Sets Stage for Venezuela-Style Action in Cuba

"There is an inevitability of some form of action if the threats and the saber rattling don't work," one analyst told Newsweek.

Newsweek - World - 1 hour ago

Stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall

The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 hour ago

3 dead and several first responders are being treated for exposure to an unknown substance in New Mexico, officials say

3 dead and several first responders are being treated for exposure to an unknown substance in New Mexico, officials say.

Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 hour ago

Federal Reserve Expects Rate Hike if Inflation Remains Elevated

‘Policy firming’ could be ahead if inflation continually runs above Fed’s 2 percent target, according to a summary of meeting minutes.

Epoch Times - Business - 2 hours ago

The visa rule change affecting Australians going to this popular travel destination

Aussies looking to escape the winter cold overseas could be in for a surprise.

SBS - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

US charges former Cuban President Raul Castro with murder | Morning News Bulletin 21 May 2026

Former Cuban President Raul Castro indicted on murder charges in the US; Australia's diphtheria outbreak continues to grow; and in sport, South Sydney's Jai Arrow retires from the NRL after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone disease.

SBS - World - 2 hours ago

Ex-Cuban president Raúl Castro indicted on murder charges as Trump escalates pressure

The ninety-four-year-old has been indicted on murder charges, US officials said.

SBS - Politics - 2 hours ago

Carney says the world is facing an 'energy crisis' and Canada must help solve it -- In B.C. to meet with the province's premier who is sceptical of another oil pipeline, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the world is in the throes of an "energy crisis" and Canada must do its part to supply it with the natural resources it needs. -- Politics

In B.C. to meet with the province's premier who is sceptical of another oil pipeline, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the world is in the throes of an "energy crisis" and Canada must do its part to supply it with the natural resources it needs.

CBC News - Politics - 2 hours ago

'One of the best commencement speeches ever.' Eric Church's viral UNC address hit all the right notes. Watch it here.

The singer used the six strings of his guitar as a metaphor for the six foundations of the lives that lay ahead of the graduating class – faith, family, partnership, ambition and resilience, community, and protecting your own uniqueness.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

U.S. stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall

The U.S. stock market bounced back Wednesday after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains.

CTV News - Business - 3 hours ago

DOJ indicts Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdown

Fox News contributor Dan Hoffman discusses the Raul Castro indictment, noting efforts to hold the Cuban regime accountable, on ‘America Reports.’

Fox News - World - 3 hours ago

The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment -- Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.

Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.

BBC News - US News - 3 hours ago

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro indicted on murder charges in U.S.

Acting U.S. Attorney-General Todd Blanche on Wednesday announced that former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in the United States on murder charges, in a major escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against the island's communist government.

The Globe and Mail - World - 3 hours ago

Judge orders White House staff to comply with presidential records law -- A federal judge ordered White House staff and President Trump's top advisers to comply with a law that requires certain presidential records to be preserved.

A federal judge ordered White House staff and President Trump's top advisers to comply with a law that requires certain presidential records to be preserved.

CBS News - Politics - 4 hours ago

Timothée Chalamet Goes Viral After Knicks' Historic Comeback

Timothée Chalamet was one of many stars at Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday.

Newsweek - Sports - 4 hours ago

The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment

Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

U.S. indicts Cuba's Ra l Castro on murder charges for downing of planes in 1996 -- Former Cuban leader Ra l Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996.

Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.

CBS News - Science - 4 hours ago

US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro -- m read

Castro was charged with murder, conspiracy to kill Americans, and destruction of aircraft

Gulf News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Stocks rally and oil falls. Plus, the implications of Samsung averting a strike

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Cuban president condemns indictment against Raúl Castro, accuses US of lying and manipulating 1996 events

Cuban president condemns indictment against Raúl Castro, accuses US of lying and manipulating 1996 events.

Bay to Bay News - World - 5 hours ago

Grey's Anatomy expands into West Texas with new rural hospital spinoff -- Kayla McLean -- -

Everyone's favourite long-running medical drama, Grey's Anatomy is getting a spinoff — and this time, it'll be set in the dusty, rugged terrain of cowboy country. The show's broadcaster, ABC, announced it has greenlit the currently untitled series which is expected to premiere to audiences during the 2026-2027 broadcast season.

CBC News - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

The story of Cuba's 1996 shootdown that led to Ra l Castro's indictment -- Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.

Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.

CBS News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

US Charges Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro With Murder Over 1996 Killing of Americans

Castro was charged with the murder of three U.S. citizens in the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue incident.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Cuba's ex-president Raúl Castro indicted in U.S. on murder charges

Trump has been pushing for regime change in Cuba, where Castro’s communists have been in charge since his late brother led a revolution in 1959

The Globe and Mail - World - 6 hours ago

Former Cuban Leader Raul Castro Indicted In The U.S. Over Downing Of Two Civilian Planes In The 1990s

Former Cuban leader Raul Castro was indicted in the U.S. on Wednesday over the downing of two civilian planes in the 1990s.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Rubio offers Cubans "new path" in video address -- Ra l Castro and five others have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in Florida, according to court filings made public Wednesday.

Raúl Castro and five others have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in Florida, according to court filings made public Wednesday.

CBS News - Politics - 6 hours ago

Qatar launches summer cultural season across Canada

Ottawa, Canada and Doha, Qatar: As Canada prepares to co host the FIFA World Cup 2026, Qatar s Years of Culture initiative is bringing a summer long c...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 6 hours ago

Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in U.S.

The charges against Raul Castro are expected to be based on a 1996 incident in which Cuban jets shot down planes operated by a group of Cuban exiles.

CNBC - Politics - 6 hours ago

Several nations summon Israeli envoys as Ben-Gvir taunts flotilla activists

At least 87 activists, who were abducted by Israeli forces from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, have begun a hunger strike.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

US is expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro

The Trump administration is expected to announce a criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro. That's according to two people familiar with the matter. The announcement was expected …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 7 hours ago

Former Cuban president Raul Castro indicted by US as Washington pushes for regime change

Brother of revolutionary leader Fidel served as Caribbean nation’s defence minister before assuming presidency in 2008

Irish Times - World - 7 hours ago

Former Cuban President Castro indicted in US

Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted by the US Justice Department in connection to the shootdown of two American planes in 1996

Russia Today - World - 7 hours ago

Spencer Pratt's Mayoral Bid Turns L.A. Into His Reality Show

The city's Democratic establishment loathes him. But his insurgent campaign has captured the hearts (and wallets) of a surprising number of Hollywood heavyweights to become a potent mayoral wild card.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 7 hours ago

Rubio Pitches 'New Relationship' to Cubans Amid Looming Castro Indictment

Marco Rubio has said the U.S. is offering to help Cuba "alleviate the current crisis" and "build a better future."

Newsweek - World - 8 hours ago

U.S. To Indict Cuba's Raúl Castro For Downing Of Civilian Planes In 1996: Report

The U.S. is expected to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro on Wednesday for the downing of two civilian planes in 1996.

International Business Times - World - 9 hours ago

Health worker shortage will worsen with federal loan limit, 25 states say in suit

The lawsuit comes nearly three weeks after the Education Department finalized rules that lower the amount of money graduate students can borrow from the federal government.

Boston Globe - Business - 11 hours ago

As a Miss Germany contestant, Büsra Sayed wore a hijab on stage — angering the far-right AfD. Her response went viral.

As a Miss Germany contestant, Büsra Sayed wore a hijab on stage. This had never happened before — and the far-right AfD didn't like it. Her response went viral.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 11 hours ago

Three people killed as two teenagers open fire at a San Diego mosque - Police say the two suspects had exhibited behaviour indicating a "generalised hate rhetoric" towards Muslims. The attack is one of the most major to target the Californian city's large Muslim community. 19/05/2026

Police say the two suspects had exhibited behaviour indicating a “generalised hate rhetoric” towards Muslims. The attack is one of the most major to target the Californian city’s large Muslim community.

Euronews - World - 11 hours ago

Humpback whales make record Australia-Brazil lifetime swims

Researchers have observed two humpback whales swimming between Australia and Brazil. It's the longest travel distance humans have ever recorded for the species.

Deutsche Welle - World - 12 hours ago

Turkish intelligence chief visits Damascus for talks -- Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MİT) chief İbrahim Kalın met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus during a visit for talks on regional developments and bilateral cooperation, security sources said.

Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT) chief İbrahim Kalın met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus during a visit for talks on regional developments and bilateral cooperation, security sources said.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 12 hours ago

Trump targets Raul Castro with charges for deadly 1996 plane attack

The move comes as President Donald Trump ramps up his hardline push against Havana

Independent UK - US News - 12 hours ago

10 Months Ago: -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Is Outsourcing More of His Office's Work to Costly Private Lawyers

Despite having an office of hundreds of attorneys, Ken Paxton is frequently opting for private lawyers — many to whom he has personal or political ties — to argue on behalf of Texas. One attorney cost taxpayers more than $24,000 for a day’s work.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Several States Contest Federal Orders Keeping Coal-Fired Power Plants Open

Lawsuits seek to enable utilities to shutter aging electricity generators, an outcome that could derail key administration energy initiatives.

Epoch Times - Business - 14 hours ago

Millions follow India's viral 'cockroach' movement

What started as an internet joke is fast becoming young India's newest symbol of resilience, survival and collective frustration. Meanwhile, PM Modi has reached Italy for the last leg of his tour. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

NBA Eastern finals: Knicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in overtime

Jalen Brunson scores 38 points as the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game One.

Aljazeera - Sports - 17 hours ago

Mayor Johnson wants an independent watchdog, his inspector general pick says

David Glockner, a former federal prosecutor who helped ComEd dig out of the federal corruption scandal, would replace Deborah Witzburg, who clashed repeatedly with Johnson over ethics issues.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Ohio Teen Takes On Rural Medicine's Hardest Problem—and Presents His Solution at Dartmouth College

The Dartmouth Rural Health Symposium, held May 12–13, 2026, at the Hanover Inn, drew researchers, clinicians, and community leaders under the theme "Transforming Rural Health Care: Research-Driven Solutions, Real-World Impact." The 2025 inaugural symposium drew more than 270 participants.

International Business Times - Technology - 1 day ago

NPR Cuts Newsroom Jobs Due to Federal Funding Loss, Expected Drop in Sponsorship Revenue

The job cut announcement comes after Trump ordered a halt to taxpayer subsidies for public broadcasters amid allegations of bias.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Alabama boy battling cancer lands experimental drug after posting secret viral video that drew Trump response

An Alabama teen battling an aggressive form of bone cancer has started experimental therapy after a secretly posted Facebook video drew attention and support from high-profile figures.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Virgin Australia cuts corporate staff as costs spiral for airlines

The job cuts come as the aviation industry grapples with higher jet fuel costs caused by the Middle East conflict.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 1 day ago

Ald. Fuentes sues federal government, alleging abuse during Operation Midway Blitz

Ald. Jessie Fuentes' lawsuit seeks $100,000 in damages from the Oct. 3 confrontation. But she told the Sun-Times last fall that she couldn’t “care less about the money,” adding her motive is to hold federal agents accountable for “terrorizing and brutalizing” her constituents in the name of immigrant enforcement.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Alabama teen's emotional cancer plea goes viral

Will Roberts, 15, gained national attention after a heartfelt video about helping children with cancer went viral during his battle with osteosarcoma. (Brittney Battles Roberts/Facebook)

Fox News - Health - 2 days ago

Australian Aboriginals cared for a dingo's grave for decades

For some ancient Aboriginal Australian communities, dingoes were part of the family.

Ars Technica - Science - 2 days ago

Federal jury delivers verdict on Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI

A jury in federal court reached a verdict in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI after Musk accused the maker of ChatGPT of violating its founding mission as a nonprofit.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

China Agrees To Buy Billions Worth Of U.S. Agricultural Products, Trump Admin Says

China will purchase billions worth of U.S. agricultural products through 2028 under an agreement announced by the Trump administration.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Sir Keir Starmer says he wants to fight the next General Election

'I remind myself every day that I was elected to office to serve the people, to serve the country, that's what I believe in, and that's what I'll be getting on with'

WalesOnline - Politics - 2 days ago

Governor general strips 2 Order of Canada appointees of their honours -- Politics

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has approved the termination of appointment to the Order of Canada for two former honourees, one of whom was convicted of child sexual assault and another who was sanctioned for collusion and corruption.

CBC News - Politics - 2 days ago

Chicago's federal court will begin notifying the public when a grand jury rejects criminal charges

A federal judge wrote that such rejections had been “virtually unheard of” in Chicago “until Operation Midway Blitz" last year, when grand jurors refused to hand up indictments against three known defendants charged while opposing the deportation campaign. A new rule adopted by Chicago's federal court could help the public better understand how often the secretive grand juries decline to approve charges.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Skelton: Jack up taxes on California's rich? Popular liberal mantra, but bad idea

Sticking it to the rich sounds nice, but doesn't fix the problem

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Australia bans neo-Nazi network under new hate laws

The group, previously known as the National Socialist Network, will be the second organisation banned under new legislation

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

Tens of thousands join Nakba Day rally as far-right protest also takes place in central London

Arrests made as police officers deployed in 'unprecedented' numbers to tackle multiple rallies, with extra powers to target activists

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Father-of-two named as Australia's shark attack victim

Man, identified as Perth native, leaves behind two young daughters

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

USS Gerald R. Ford Home After Record-Breaking 11-Month Deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, returned home to Virginia on Saturday after an 11-month foreign deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

'Why not a fully electric vehicle? For Canadians both urban and rural, a hybrid car makes far more sense.' Letters to the editor for May 17

In today’s letters to the editor: Donald Trump; immigration; EVs; prediction markets; smoking; intellectual property; home cooking; when in Winnipeg; personal journalism

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 days ago

L.A. police union targets leftist mayoral candidate Rae Huang, who's running in fifth

Political sophisticates say the ads are designed to boost Huang's profile in the mayor's race, pulling votes from Councilmember Nithya Raman.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Arrests made as Tommy Robinson's far-right supporters rally in central London

Anti-Muslim campaigner tells attendees of the Unite the Kingdom protest to get involved in local political parties

Middle East Eye - US News - 4 days ago

Man dies after shark attack at popular Australian holiday island

Incident marks Australia's second fatal shark attack this year

Independent UK - World - 4 days ago

The black box that is the Liberals' fiscal plan

What will Canadians find when they finally get to see future federal budgets?

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 4 days ago

Mural being painted in Nashua's Renaissance Park features nod to city's French-Canadian heritage

A massive new piece of public art is coming together in Nashua, with a nod to the city’s French-Canadian heritage.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Six tech billionaires walked into a federal courthouse. Here's what happened next.

The three-week OpenAI trial had numerous markings of its subjects’ wealth, from an inflatable Elon Musk doll to fancy butt cushions.

NBC News - Technology - 4 days ago

US plans to indict Cuba's Raul Castro over 1996 aircraft incident: DOJ

The U.S. is preparing to indict Cuba’s Raul Castro, a Department of Justice official said Thursday. The timing of the potential indictment, which would...

Daily Sabah - World - 5 days ago

Chinese Central Bank Defies Beijing's Five-Year Plan

Despite the promise of China’s recent five-year plan to pursue an easy monetary policy, the PBOC insists on keeping what is effectively the opposite.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 5 days ago

Ald. Gardiner sues city, ethics board and inspector general for $1 million over findings against him

All three acted “with profound malice, fabricating a case, suppressing evidence, and intentionally using false testimony" to destroy the Council member's career, said Craig D. Tobin, Gardiner’s lawyer.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 5 days ago

Canada's not ready for the next viral outbreak. We didn't even bother with an inquiry on the last one

After COVID-19, we’re more vaccine-hesitant and less trusting of government, which means we need to prepare for calamity

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 6 days ago

A Fox News Host Wrote a Bestselling Romance About Liberal Women Falling for Republican Men. I Read It So You Don't Have To. -- Rebecca Onion

George W. Bush’s former press secretary has found her next gig. I’m not sure she’s up to the job.

Slate - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Ecology -- Deep-Earth diamonds reveal trove of never-before-seen minerals

Flecks of minerals captured in diamonds show hidden connections between Earth’s surface and its deep interior

Scientific American - Environment - 6 days ago

Taylor vows 'biggest migration cut in Australian history' and $22.5b worth of tax cuts

Albanese insisted on protecting existing negative gearing investors, as Taylor pledged a “generational” tax plan in his budget reply speech with tough migration targets.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 6 days ago

World Cup 2026: Shakira, Madonna, and BTS confirmed for historic inaugural halftime show

The first-ever World Cup final halftime show is all set to headline Shakira, Madonna, and K-pop superstars, a lineup that is already generating immense excitement among fans. The final will...

International The News - Sports - 6 days ago

Scientists find hidden third ancestral group in Japanese genomes

For sixty years, scientists told the same story about Japanese ancestry. The population descended from two ancient groups: Jomon hunter-gatherers, who arrived thousands of years ago, and later East...

International The News - Technology - 6 days ago

Trump heralds friendship with China as Xi warns of possible confrontation at summit

The US president is in Beijing for a key summit with the Chinese leader aimed at easing tensions between the rival superpowers.

SBS - Politics - 6 days ago

Ethics board fines former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas $214,000 over campaign finance violations

The Chicago Board of Ethics unanimously found that Vallas violated the rules during the 2023 mayoral election by accepting $202,000 in contributions from 12 individuals doing business with the city.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 7 days ago

Ransom 'paid' to hackers who crippled online learning in Australia

More than 120 Australian schools, universities and TAFEs were caught in the world’s largest education breach. Now their data is supposedly deleted.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 7 days ago

After electoral collapse, UK Labour risks political oblivion

A new leader may dislodge Starmer, only to discover that the social foundations underpinning the party machinery have permanently eroded

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 days ago

'Get in loser, we're buying Spirit': One man's viral plan to revive the airline

What do the Green Bay Packers and a bankrupt airline have in common? If one social media creator has anything to do with it, a unique business model.

NBC News - Entertainment - 9 days ago

Andrea lives in a simple home in central Sydney. She was quoted $19,000 to insure it

In a sign of how insurance companies are slashing their appetite for climate risk, even homes that have never been flooded are becoming hard to insure.

Sydney Morning Herald - Environment - 10 days ago

Hantavirus cruise ship British passengers to isolate in Wirral after three deaths

British passengers from the MV Hondius are expected to arrive at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral this Sunday after a hantavirus outbreak killed three people on board

WalesOnline - World - 11 days ago

Payrolls top estimate, but the report had several red flags for the economy

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 55,000 in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

CNBC - Business - 12 days ago

EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker -- Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.

Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.

CBS News - Business - 15 days ago

Seoul, Taipei hit records as Asian stocks track Wall St tech rally

Hong Kong: Seoul and Taipei hit record highs Monday, May 4, 2026, as tech firms led a rally across most Asian markets, tracking a healthy day on Wall...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 16 days ago

South Korean stocks hit fresh record, building on historic monthly rally in April

Asia markets were mixed Monday as investors assess news of President Donald Trump's plan to "free" ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC - World - 16 days ago

Zanardi, ex-F1 driver and Paralympic legend, dies at 59

Alex Zanardi, the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist, has died at the age of 59, his family said in a statement on Saturday....

Daily Sabah - Sports - 18 days ago

Trump picks Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after pulling Casey Means

Means' nomination had stalled in the Senate over concerns about her controversial stances on vaccines, birth control, pesticides and psychedelics.

CNBC - Health - 19 days ago

Your guide to the California attorney general race: Rob Bonta vs. Michael Gates

Incumbent Rob Bonta faces challengers, including Republican Michael Gates, after Democrats cleared the path in the California Attorney General race.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 19 days ago

A U.S. Marine stands as part of an honor cordon for the arrival of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

An official told Military.com that a 63-page report on digital risk assessment was spurred by congressional members’ interest in understanding where DOD stood on the issue.

Military.com - Technology - 21 days ago

Australia's Budj Bim features one of the world's oldest aquaculture systems

“The Gunditjmara actively and deliberately manipulated local water flows and ecologies to engineer a landscape focused on increasing the availability and reliability of eels.”

Global Voices - Environment - 24 days ago

Inaugural college baseball showcase brings Washington, Portland to Ridgefield

Two of the Northwest’s top collegiate baseball programs are coming to Ridgefield. The University of Washington will face the University of Portland on Tuesday, April 21 at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recre

The Columbian - Sports - 1 month ago

Woman to lead Australian army for the first time in history

Australia has appointed its first female Chief of Army, in a landmark 125-year first for the armed forces

Evening Standard - World - 1 month ago

Australian creatives push back against 'AI theft'

"We are not going to sit idle while you devalue our work and degrade our society. Our work is not a free input to be fed into your machines."

Global Voices - Business - 1 month ago

Artemis II Astronaut Makes Hygiene Request—Jessica Alba's Reaction Goes Viral

An unexpected request during space mission highlights everyday human needs

Newsweek - Technology - 1 month ago

This week has been far from normal - for several reasons

Humans have left Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972 - and back on the ground in Washington DC, it's also been an extraordinary few days.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Transportation department's changes to federal diversity program risks hurting Chicago's small businesses

The U.S. Department of Transportation says race and gender no longer can be considered in determining whether a company is disadvantaged under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

Climate change brings changes to North Kivu's agricultural practices in the DRC

Climate change has impacted North Kivu, a region in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where farmers have had to adapt their farming practices to survive.

Global Voices - Environment - 2 months ago

Where Is The Family At Center Of Viral Live TV Interview Now?

In 2017, Professor Robert Kelly's then 4-year-old daughter hopped into his home office and crashed her dad's live TV interview in a moment that blew up the internet. The political science professor did his best to shoo her away and kept on talking.

Inside Edition - US News - 2 months ago

CEO Of McDonald's Bit Into Its New Burger And It Went Viral

The CEO of McDonalds posted a video taste testing their new sandwich, but the tiny bite he took quickly went viral. Chris Kempczinski took a bite of the fast food chain's latest burger, The Big Arch.

Inside Edition - Weird - 2 months ago

A Viral Post Criticized Jacob Elordi Being Too "Sanctimonious" While Promoting "Wuthering Heights"

Believe it or not, I think we're overthinking <i>and</i> underthinking this one.

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 3 months ago

A&W Contractors navigates changes in federal diversity guidelines

Former respiratory therapist Adrian Mobley founded the company in 2014 and has since expanded the business into general contracting, flooring and joint sealant work, while still offering respiratory health services.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 3 months ago

'Flying foxes' plague Australian city

Screeching all day and night and piles of excrement are just two of the anti-social side effects of having a huge colony of fruit bats in the city.

Sky News - Weird - 4 months ago

Why Gish Jen talks to the dead -- The writer's new novel "Bad Bad Girl" blends truth and fiction to dissect the cultural divide between mother and daughter.

The writer’s new novel "Bad Bad Girl" blends truth and fiction to dissect the cultural divide between mother and daughter.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 5 months ago

Healing the past to strengthen the future: Why the Caribbean needs to talk about ancestral trauma

“What our grandparents practised instinctively through prayer, song, and time spent in the natural world, neuroscience is now validating with brain scans and data.”

Global Voices - Health - 5 months ago

I've Seen Friends And Family Members Get Swooped Up By The Manosphere, And As A Liberal Man, I Hate It But See The Allure

The manosphere has worked to create a “safe space” for men by love bombing them.

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 5 months ago

How We Tracked Workforce Reductions at Federal Health Agencies

When the Trump administration refused to reveal how many workers had left federal health agencies, ProPublica turned to a federal employee directory to quantify the impact. Here’s how we did it.

ProPublica - Politics - 8 months ago

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Get the latest breaking news, in-depth reporting, and insightful analysis on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, and world events | The Epoch Times is a trusted source for real news and information that is free from influence and bias.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 9 months ago

Paul Costelloe will close inaugural Ireland Fashion Week

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Irish Post - Entertainment - 9 months ago

Canada needs agency to manage public UFO sightings, says new federal report -- Bryce Hoye -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Manitoba

Whether you're a believer, skeptic or fall somewhere in between, a new federally-commissioned report recommends a government agency be tasked with responding to UFO reports from the public and pilots.

CBC News - Technology - 10 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton Won't Face Federal Corruption Charges as He Gains Momentum for Likely Senate Run

The federal criminal investigation was the most serious legal threat the once-embattled Republican faced. With the probe now over, Paxton is gearing up to likely challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

US researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts -- Protesters say say firings, budget and grant cuts in health, climate, science and other research government agencies endanger not just the future but the present

Protesters say say firings, budget and grant cuts in health, climate, science and other research government agencies endanger not just the future but the present

Voice of America - Science - 1 year ago

Australia's summer weather extremes bring wide-ranging natural emergencies

The warming has led to an increase in the frequency of extreme heat events [in southern Australia] … In contrast, northern Australia has been wetter than average over the last 30 years.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago

Microsoft Bundling Practices Focus of Federal Antitrust Probe

The Federal Trade Commission has demanded information from Microsoft and interviewed competitors as the agency’s antitrust investigation heats up. The probe follows ProPublica reporting on how the company skirted and potentially violated federal law.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

People Are Reacting To A Viral Video Of A Young Fan Grabbing Katy Perry From Behind

“She handled that very well. Must’ve been frightening, but she gave them a moment.”

BuzzFeed News - Entertainment - 1 year ago

Selena Gomez's Reaction To Losing At The Emmys Is Going Viral For The Best Reason

“She needs the best actress award just for THIS performance alone.”

BuzzFeed News - Entertainment - 1 year ago

Djokovic equals Grand Slam record with Australian Open title win

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open title with victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in Sunday’s final

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russian youngster wins Australian Open junior title

Alina Korneeva defeated compatriot Mirra Andreeva in Saturday’s final in Melbourne

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Dominant Djokovic eases through to Australian Open final (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic is in line to win what would be his tenth Australian Open crown after the Serb defeated Tommy Paul in Friday's semifinal

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Hidden numbers optical illusion goes viral and baffles Twitter

Mysterious black and grey spiral plays on contrast sensitivity

Independent UK - Weird - 4 years ago