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Challenging your mind, through games and learning new skills, may help reduce your risk of dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)

CBS News - Health - 10 minutes ago

Gogglebox legend dies aged 77 as show to air special tribute

The TV favourite was a regular on the show for five series

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 39 minutes ago

Trump wraps visit with Xi Jinping and CIA director meets with Cuban officials: Morning Rundown

Plus, families caring for disabled relatives fear what will happen after massive Medicaid cuts take effect.

NBC News - US News - 42 minutes ago

Germany's Merz Laments No Predecessor Faced His Level of Social Media Criticism

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz claimed none of his predecessors had to put up with the level of criticism he receives on social media.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 hour ago

How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race -- President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.

President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.

CBS News - Technology - 1 hour ago

Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana. See how the day unfolded.

An official statement noted that the meeting took place “against a backdrop of complex bilateral relations.”

Boston Globe - Politics - 2 hours ago

Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin

Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

MPs want social media treated more like unsafe toys than harmless apps

Parliamentary committee tells ministers online safety regime is failing children and warns 'no action is not an option'

Register UK - Technology - 2 hours ago

Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives

Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Uwe Boll Directing '23 Years Later,' an 'Unofficial Sequel' to 'House of the Dead' (Exclusive)

The German B-movie filmmaker appears to be trolling 'Resident Evil' director Paul W.S. Anderson, who is planning an official reboot of the zombie franchise, adapted from the hit video game.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Europe -- Shakira and Burna Boy team up for official World Cup song

Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy have teamed up to release the official song for the 2026 World Cup ahead of next month’s tournament.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

CIA director visits to Cuba to demand 'fundamental changes' as oil runs dry

Second US official flight on island in 10 years comes after communist nation runs out of diesel amid four-month blockade

Irish Times - World - 4 hours ago

National Socialist Network Banned Under Anti-Hate Laws in Australia

It is the second organisation to be banned under Australia’s new laws introduced following recent terror-related security reforms.

Epoch Times - World - 4 hours ago

BOJ warns of financial system risks from investment fund activity

TOKYO, May 15 : Investment funds play a key role in supplying risk capital but can also pose potential risks to a country's financial system, Bank of Japan executive director Kazushige Kamiyama said in a speech released on the bank's website on Friday.Foreign hedge funds and private equity funds have increase

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 4 hours ago

CIA director visits Cuba as communist island runs out of oil

The head of the CIA visited Cuba on Thursday, an extraordinary step-up in contact between Washington and Havana as the communist-run island reels from U.S. pressure, declaring that it is out of oil.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 5 hours ago

US moving to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro

The United States is moving to indict Raúl Castro, the former Cuban president, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News Digital.

New York Post - Politics - 5 hours ago

Shakira and Burna Boy team up for official World Cup song

Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy have teamed up to release the official song for the 2026 World Cup ahead of next month’s tournament.

Independent.ie - World - 5 hours ago

Latin America -- Riots spread during 22-hour blackouts as Cuba runs out of fuel

Riots have erupted on Cuba’s blacked-out streets as the government admitted it had exhausted fuel reserves.

Independent.ie - World - 5 hours ago

South Carolina Governor Calls Special Session on Redistricting, Budget

The special session would likely attempt to draw new borders for Rep. Jim Clyburn’s (D-S.C.) district, the sole Democrat-held seat in the state.

Epoch Times - US News - 7 hours ago

CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens -- The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.

The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.

BBC News - World - 8 hours ago

CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens

The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.

BBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

CIA Director Goes to Cuba as US Moves to Indict Raul Castro

John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana as CBS News reports that the U.S. is taking steps to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro.

Newsweek - World - 9 hours ago

U.S. Plans To Indict Cuba's Raul Castro, DOJ Official Says

The timing of the potential indictment, which would need to be approved by a grand jury, was not immediately clear, but the official said it sounds imminent.

Huffington Post - Politics - 9 hours ago

Tesla rollover crash sparked Chino Hills fire that forced people from their homes, officials say

A fire that sparked Wednesday evening in Chino Hills was caused by a Tesla vehicle that crashed and rolled over, authorities reported Thursday. The Grand Fire has spread to 30 acres but is 50% contained.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Officials condemn 'disgusting act' after flag displaying swastikas is raised overlooking NYC park

A flag featuring two swastikas and the Jewish Star of David topped a campus building Wednesday afternoon

Independent UK - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Ratcliffe and Cuban leaders discussed intelligence sharing, CIA official says

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba to "personally deliver President Trump's message" to Cuban leaders that the United States is ready to engage in discussions on economic and security issues.

NBC News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

CIA director travels to Havana to meet with Cuban officials

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba to "personally deliver President Trump's message" to Cuban leaders that the United States is ready to engage in discussions on economic and security issues.

NBC News - World - 12 hours ago

CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes rare trip to Cuba as island faces energy crisis -- The meeting came as Cuba is contending with a massive power failure to its national energy grid amid U.S. sanctions that have caused an oil and gas shortage crisis.

The meeting came as Cuba is contending with a massive power failure to its national energy grid amid U.S. sanctions that have caused an oil and gas shortage crisis.

CBS News - Politics - 12 hours ago

CIA Director Visits Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis

A group of U.S. officials led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe were in Cuba on Thursday.

Epoch Times - US News - 12 hours ago

CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials in Havana

Cuba said that it provided information that “made it possible to categorically demonstrate that Cuba does not constitute a threat to U.S. national security.”

NBC News - Technology - 12 hours ago

Bipartisan bill aims to help civilians exposed to toxic burn pits -- A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.

CBS News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Cuba's Diaz-Canel open to US aid amid worsening fuel crisis, blackouts

The comments came as a US delegation led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday.

Aljazeera - World - 12 hours ago

Tampa Bay Rays and local officials announce a tentative $2.3B deal for a new ballpark

MIAMI (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays and local officials announced a tentative $2.3 billion agreement on Thursday for a new ballpark funded by public and private money. The nonbinding memorandum of …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 12 hours ago

'Star Wars' Legend Harrison Ford Calls for 'Extended Social Justice' at ASU

"Star Wars" star and long-time climate doomer Harrison Ford called for "cultural change" and demanded that America "extend social justice" during his commencement address at Arizona State University.

Breitbart - World - 12 hours ago

5 tourists die on daring scuba dive in Maldives, sparking police investigation

Weather in the area was rough Thursday – with strong winds up to 30 mph — though it wasn’t clear if those conditions played a role.

New York Post - World - 13 hours ago

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say

Cuban and U.S. officials say that CIA Director John Ratcliffe has met with Cuban officials including Raul Castro’s grandson during a high-level visit to the island. Ratcliffe met with Raulito

Lancaster Online - World - 13 hours ago

CIA chief Ratcliffe attends talks with Cuban officials in Havana

A U.S. delegation led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks Thursday with officials from Cuba’s Interior Ministry in Havana, the Cuban government...

Daily Sabah - World - 14 hours ago

Racial backlash erupts online after California mayor admits to being an agent for China

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang admitted to federal law enforcement that she “secretly served the interests of the Chinese government.”

NBC News - US News - 14 hours ago

How AI is changing travel -- Almost every industry worldwide is integrating artificial intelligence into its operations, and the airline industry is no different. Booking.com CEO Glenn Fogel joins "The Takeout" to discuss AI's impact on travel. -- May 13

Almost every industry worldwide is integrating artificial intelligence into its operations, and the airline industry is no different. Booking.com CEO Glenn Fogel joins "The Takeout" to discuss AI's impact on travel.

CBS News - Technology - 14 hours ago

James Bond hunt officially kicks off

At last, the audition for the next James Bond has officially started after months of wild speculations. Nina Gold, best known for casting several big roles, has been tapped to find the next 007...

International The News - Entertainment - 14 hours ago

James Bond auditions are officially underway, say Amazon MGM

Studio say they are ‘excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right’

Independent UK - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Cuba suffers partial grid failure hours after minister reveals country out of fuel oil, diesel -- -

Cuba's electrical grid suffered a partial collapse early on Thursday morning, the country's grid operator UNE said, snuffing out power across eastern Cuba and testing the patience of Cubans already exhausted ‌from seemingly interminable blackouts amid a U.S. fuel blockade.

CBC News - World - 15 hours ago

Patel appeals dismissal of defamation lawsuit against ex-FBI official Figliuzzi

Kash Patel, the FBI director, is separately suing The Atlantic for allegedly defaming him with an article that said he has abused alcohol.

CNBC - Politics - 15 hours ago

Video: Harrison Ford Calls for 'Extended Social Justice' for 'Indigenous Peoples … Killed in Cold Blood' in Commencement Address

"Star Wars" star and long-time climate doomer Harrison Ford called for "cultural change" and demanded that America "extend social justice" during his commencement address at Arizona State University.

Breitbart - Politics - 15 hours ago

Cuba plunged deeper into fuel crisis amid 22-hour blackouts

Cuba faced nationwide disruption after officials say the country had completely run out of diesel and fuel oil.

Aljazeera - US News - 16 hours ago

Saudi Arabia and UAE carried out secret attacks in Iran, US officials say

Gulf states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of US security guarantees

Irish Times - World - 18 hours ago

Ship Near Strait of Hormuz Seized and Moved Toward Iran, UK Officials Say

The ship is now heading toward Iranian waters, officials said Thursday.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Ciao bella! -- Stunning TV presenter takes in Jannik Sinner match at Italian Open

DAZN television host Giusy Meloni swapped soccer for tennis as she attended Jannik Sinner's victory against Andrea Pellegrino to reach the quarterfinals at the Italian Open on Tuesday.

New York Post - Sports - 19 hours ago

Meta and Google fund kids' brands with millions as critics highlight social media risk

The tech giants enlisted trusted children's brands such as Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights magazine to teach kids to use technology in moderation.

New York Post - Technology - 20 hours ago

Ukraine says Russia launches "virtually nonstop" strikes on Kyiv -- More than 1,500 Russian drones and dozens of missiles were launched in the last two days, according to Ukrainian officials.

More than 1,500 Russian drones and dozens of missiles were launched in the last two days, according to Ukrainian officials.

CBS News - World - 20 hours ago

UK Royal Mint Celebrates Pink Floyd with Official Commemorative Coin

The UK Royal Mint has announced the first ever commemorative coin for Pink Floyd, depicting the iconic prism cover of The Dark Side of the Moon.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Kansas Officials Say 3 Residents Saw 'High-Risk Exposure' to Hantavirus

The outbreak was reported on a cruise ship earlier this month.

Epoch Times - US News - 20 hours ago

Saudi investment fund seals FIFA deal as official World Cup 2026 supporter

PIF deal covers the 2026 World Cup being cohosted by US, Canada and Mexico, while Saudi Arabia is hosting 2034 edition.

Aljazeera - Sports - 21 hours ago

Israel-Lebanon talks kick off in Washington with US officials involved

Israeli and Lebanese delegations have arrived at the US State Department in Washington for a new round of direct negotiations, according to Al Jazeera. The talks, which are scheduled to continue on...

International The News - World - 21 hours ago

Blackouts and protests as Cuba says fuel has 'run out'

Havana: Cuba was hit by worsening power outages on Thursday as the island s government said oil reserves had run out and rare protests broke out aroun...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 21 hours ago

Can a debt collector freeze a bank account that contains Social Security benefits?

Social Security is protected from most debt collectors, but that doesn't always extend to the bank account it's in.

CBS News - Business - 22 hours ago

Netflix officially announces new 'Love Is Blind' season set in Boston

Season 11 of the hit reality dating series will set up shop in the Hub.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 22 hours ago

The good behind the rise of AI -- Josh Tyrangiel, a producer, journalist and author, breaks down the potentially positive uses of artificial intelligence amid concerns. Tyrangiel explains how AI can help solve meaningful problems and breaks down its use in schools. -- May 13

Josh Tyrangiel, a producer, journalist and author, breaks down the potentially positive uses of artificial intelligence amid concerns. Tyrangiel explains how AI can help solve meaningful problems and breaks down its use in schools.

CBS News - Technology - 23 hours ago

Cuba has 'ZERO' diesel and fuel oil over Strait of Hormuz blockade

ALBAWABA - Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil as gas stations are totally empty due to the blockade imposed by the United States of the Strait of H

Albawaba - Business - 1 day ago

UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war -- The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.

The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Troubling trend for touring musicians -- Major musicians from Post Malone to Meghan Trainor have recently struggled to sell out stadiums and arenas for their tours. It's a troubling trend being called "blue dot fever" and has led to entertainers canceling some or all of their shows. Ash-har Quraishi reports.

Major musicians from Post Malone to Meghan Trainor have recently struggled to sell out stadiums and arenas for their tours. It's a troubling trend being called "blue dot fever" and has led to entertainers canceling some or all of their shows. Ash-har Quraishi reports.

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Tom Cruise marks 40 years of 'Top Gun' with a special announcement

Tom Cruise is commemorating 4 decades of Top Gun in a heartfelt post. ​The Mission Impossible actor took to his Instagram account to mark the 40th anniversary of the first installment Top Gun...

International The News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Cuba says it's out of oil and diesel as US blockade continues: 'We have none'

A Cuban official said the situation is “extremely tense” as blackouts sparked protests in Havana on Wednesday.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Dozens of politicians set to be hit by Labor's new tax on trusts

Independent MP Allegra Spender lists five trusts on her parliamentary register. She says she supports the Albanese government’s bid to make the system fairer.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 day ago

New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward

A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically

Lancaster Online - US News - 1 day ago

Former MLB Star Noah Syndergaard Advises New York Mets to 'Stop Hanging Out with Socialist Mayor'

Former MLB star Noah Syndergaard advised the New York Mets to "stop hanging out with" New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Breitbart - Sports - 1 day ago

Dozens of politicians set to be hit by new tax on trusts

Independent MP Allegra Spender lists five trusts on her parliamentary register. She says she supports the Albanese government’s bid to make the system fairer.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 1 day ago

13 hurt in major crash in Santa Clarita after big rig tries to avoid running a light, officials say

Thirteen passengers were injured when a bus collided with a gravel big rig and potentially one additional vehicle Wednesday morning in Santa Clarita, authorities confirmed.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Alabama Governor Announces Special Elections for 4 Districts After Supreme Court Decision

The unaffected districts would still hold their primary elections on May 19, according to the governor’s office.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Mexico's Sheinbaum denies CIA operations there, but CNN stands by its report

CNN reported Tuesday that the CIA facilitated the killing of a Sinaloa cartel member. The New York Times later reported Mexico carried out the attack with CIA support.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Georgia Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw State's Congressional Maps

Georgia lawmakers will be called into a special session this summer to consider redrawing the Congressional map.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Image of water polo players in Speedos sparks feud. Mom demands SoCal school officials resign

Temecula Valley Unified School District Board President Joseph Komrosky and member Jennifer Wiersma compared teenage students to Chippendales dancers and an OnlyFans crew.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Taiwan Officials On Edge as Trump Prepares to Discuss Arms Sales With China: Report

President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week is being watched with anxiety in Taipei, where officials fear Taiwan's security could become part of a broader negotiation involving trade and U.S.-China relations.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Dylan's baffling social media experiment -- Caryn Rose -- Dylan's cryptic content has turned his Instagram and Patreon into a captivating puzzle, fueling endless speculation

Dylan's cryptic content has turned his Instagram and Patreon into a captivating puzzle, fueling endless speculation.

Salon - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The Social Security COLA could hit 3.9% next year as inflation rises

Social Security beneficiaries may see a larger cost of living adjustment in 2027, with estimates predicting a 3.9% COLA amid rising inflation concerns.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Gunshots in Philippine Senate as politician wanted by ICC urges people to mobilize -- -

Gunshots broke out at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people ran for cover after a top politician wanted by the International Criminal Court said his arrest was imminent and security forces entered the building.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

EU Chief Says Bloc Looking to Introduce Law Banning Social Media for Children by Summer

Von der Leyen said Brussels will seek to introduce legislation for a ban on social media access for minors by the summer.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

CIA Reportedly Involved In Deadly Operations Targeting Cartels In Mexico

The CIA has been helping conduct deadly operations targeting cartel members in Mexico, according to a new report.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

State lawmakers want to rein in artificial intelligence. Here's how.

Other prominent states like New York and California have taken the first steps in regulating AI. Now Illinois wants to follow suit.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago

'I don't think about Americans' financial situation' in Iran war, Trump says as inflation bites

The US president dismissed a surge in inflation – mostly driven by rising energy costs on the back of the war – and said only one thing matters when it comes to ending the conflict.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

Trump on Iran War: 'I Don't Think About Americans' Financial Situation'

Donald Trump said Americans' financial situation doesn't factor into his thinking about the Iran war, which is causing a cost-of-living crisis.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 2 days ago

Dylan's baffling social media experiment -- Caryn Rose

Dylan's cryptic content has turned his Instagram and Patreon into a captivating puzzle, fueling endless speculation.

Salon - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Former Top Ukrainian Official Formally a Suspect In Major Graft Probe

Former Ukrainian chief of staff Andrii Yermak formally named as a suspect in a large graft investigation.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Doctors, medical students team up for special concert honouring women and mothers

The I Medici di McGill Orchestra, composed primarily of physicians and medical students, traded in their lab coats for musical instruments for Mother’s Day. The concert raised funds and awareness to advance endometriosis research.

CBC News - Health - 3 days ago

As social habits evolve, we sought to learn how people are making friends -- Salim Valji -- - -- |

"How do I meet new people?" That question — especially for adults — is all over the internet. CBC News spoke to Calgarians about how they're making friends, and an expert on the cost of loneliness and social isolation.

CBC News - Health - 3 days ago

Celebrate the Official Start of Grilling Season With a Good Steak

Ready your steaks for the best possible outcome: Always season the steaks in advance, properly heat the grill and set a timer to prevent overcooking.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Ireland appears to be running out of patience with social media firms

Meta is accused of using ‘dark patterns’ to exploit users, a deceptive design that stops users opting out of social media feeds curated by algorithms

Irish Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Study suggests dinosaurs may have fed their young ones a special diet

Diet followed by young ones likely caused them to grow fast in their first year

Independent UK - Science - 3 days ago

'Brutal oppression': Australian government imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials

The Australian government has imposed over 230 sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities to date.

SBS - World - 3 days ago

Oversight chair seeks information from OpenAI's Sam Altman about potential financial conflicts

The letter comes amid a high-stakes legal battle between onetime partners Sam Altman and Elon Musk, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company behind ChatGPT.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 3 days ago

Lane Kiffin says Ole Miss' racial history made it difficult to recruit Black football players

Kiffin told the publication that elite prospects would tell him “Hey, coach, we really like you. But my grandparents aren’t letting me move to Oxford, Mississippi.”

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Cook County judge delays ruling on whether to install special prosecutor to probe Operation Midway Blitz

Judge Erica Reddick wanted to know whether protocols released by Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke mean she will not pursue charges for nonviolent crimes. A ruling is expected May 21.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship being monitored for observation, U.S. officials say

Two Americans are being treated and monitored in biocontainment units in Omaha and Atlanta, officials said.

NBC News - Health - 3 days ago

MoPH organise national workshop on healthcare-associated infection surveillance

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised a national workshop on healthcare associated infection surveillance at Itqan Clin...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 5 days ago

Senator says Trump accounts could reshape Social Security

Sen. Ted Cruz calls Trump accounts for newborns "Social Security personal accounts," saying they could build momentum for future payroll tax reform.

Fox News - Business - 5 days ago

Ministry of Public Health organizes national healthcare associated infection surveillance workshop

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health recently organized a national workshop on healthcare associated infection surveillance at Itqan Center for...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 5 days ago

Can Europe build its own social media giants? -- m read

Europe’s homegrown social networks eYou, W, Eurosky and Monnett seek to lure users from US platforms with trust, moderation and ad-light business models.

Gulf News - Technology - 6 days ago

'Hantavirus incubation can take months': What next for Irish passengers on board MV Hondius?

As MV Hondius prepares to dock at the Canary Islands on Sunday, countries are preparing to repatriate passengers

Irish Times - Health - 6 days ago

Progressives demand more for social services as Bears stadium deal gains steam

The state has fallen short of fully funding pretty much any social services program it has. Progressives are fed up.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 6 days ago

UAB Softball Coach Accused of Mental, Physical, and Racial Abuse

A softball coach at the University of Alabama-Birmingham UAB) is facing multiple allegations of mental and physical abuse.

Breitbart - Sports - 6 days ago

The Greatest Logician Since Aristotle—and Why He Believed in Life After Death

Renowned mathematician Kurt Godel believed the afterlife exists so we can deepen the learning process that begins in this world and reach our full potential.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Hantavirus ship arrival in Canary Islands sparks major protests as officials assure 'no symptoms'

Hantaviruses are normally carried by rodents that can cause severe symptoms in humans

WalesOnline - World - 6 days ago

Alex Jimenez dropped by Bournemouth after social media controversy sparks club investigation

Bournemouth have suspended defender Alex Jimenez while the club investigates social media posts involving the Spanish full-back. The 21-year-old will not be included in Bournemouth’s squad for...

International The News - Sports - 6 days ago

Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles -- As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.

As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.

CBS News - Business - 6 days ago

Bournemouth suspends Alex Jimenez following viral social media posts

AFC Bournemouth has suspended defender Alex Jimenez from their squad ahead of Saturday’s game against Fulham as the club launches an investigation into viral social media posts. The club...

International The News - Sports - 6 days ago

Artificial Intelligence -- Scientists make AI play Battleship to help it do science better

AI models and people played “collaborative” Battleship to test strategies for efficiently solving problems

Scientific American - Technology - 7 days ago

Inside the Lakers' postgame frustration: LeBron James reacts to JJ Redick's viral officiating remarks

Following the Los Angeles Lakers' 125–107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, May 7, the head coach and guard Austin Reaves publicly criticized the officiating during the game. As...

International The News - Sports - 7 days ago

NYC real estate titan compares 'tax the rich' slogan to 'disgusting racial slurs' amid Mamdani clash

Steven Roth says "tax the rich" can be just as hateful as racial slurs, escalating the rift between NYC's wealthiest leaders and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Fox News - Business - 7 days ago

Chinese Netizens Increasingly Use Overseas Social Media to Expose Incidents Censored by the CCP

As Beijing tightens online controls, many Chinese citizens are turning to foreign social media to preserve information quickly erased at home.

Epoch Times - Business - 7 days ago

TikTok is not addictive, social media giant tells politicians

Oireachtas committee told age verification system at app store level would ‘shift responsibility’ from social media companies

Irish Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

RIP social media. What comes next is messy.

As social media splinters, how can we keep the new online spaces from devolving into toxic pits of despair?

Ars Technica - Science - 7 days ago

Israel's Financial Chokehold on Palestinians Is the Twin of Settler Terrorism

Both Are Part of the Economic and Psychological War of Attrition Israel Is Waging Against Palestinians and Their Leadership

Haaretz - Opinion - 7 days ago

Inside India newsletter: Social media is reshaping the world's fastest-growing consumer market

Social media influencers are urging consumers to read labels and pushing traditional companies to make healthier products or risk being replaced by newer entrants.

CNBC - World - 8 days ago

Mamdani's tax the rich slogan is 'just as hateful' as racial slurs, New York real estate titan says

No one likes higher taxes. But New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to tax wealthy residents’ second homes has elicited a highly emotional response from two of the city’s richest.

CTV News - Business - 8 days ago

Met Gala 2026: The Musicians Who Understood the Assignment

Explore the best looks from the 2026 Met Gala, where musicians and celebrities embraced the “Costume Art” theme on fashion’s biggest night.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 10 days ago

Experts reveal secret of artificial island older than Stonehenge

A stone causeway, now underwater, leads from the loch shore to the island

Independent UK - Science - 11 days ago

Trump's Iran War Is Now Officially Illegal

He is blowing past the congressionally mandated 60-day deadline for withdrawal and claiming the hostilities are “terminated.”

New York Magazine - Politics - 13 days ago

A destructive 'jumping worm' is invading Western states, officials warn

Preventing the spread of the jumping worm — also known as a "crazy worm" or "snake worm" — is critical to protecting Colorado's soil and native plants, agriculture officials said.

NBC News - Science - 13 days ago

Artificial Intelligence -- What is the AI compute crunch-and how will it affect chatbots?

Rate limits on Claude and other tools could hint at a deeper squeeze on the chips, power and data centers needed to run advanced AI. Researcher Lennart Heim explains

Scientific American - Technology - 14 days ago

Israel's economy and financial markets are booming despite Iran war

The Israeli economy is massively outperforming a swathe of developed-market peers, including key ally the United States.

CNBC - World - 14 days ago

Politics & Government -- CodePink Accuses Miami-Dade Commissioners of Criminalizing Aid to Cuba

It was after a trip to Cuba in March that CodePink officials drew the ire of Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez.

Miami New Times - US News - 16 days ago

America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador

The comments by Sir Christian Turner threaten to embarrass the King during this week’s crucial state visit to the US

Evening Standard - World - 16 days ago

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on Tuesday in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat agains

The Columbian - Politics - 16 days ago

Kendall 'aiming to put forward social media restriction plans before the summer'

The Government said late on Monday it will introduce ‘age or functionality restrictions’ on social media for under-16s.

Evening Standard - Technology - 16 days ago

Sri Lanka cricket board quits at government's request: officials

Colombo: Sri Lanka s cricket board stepped down on Tuesday after the government asked the sporting body s executive committee to make way for a new ad...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 16 days ago

Social media claims that the alleged destruction of a UAE climate center caused intense rain in Iran are misleading.

Some social media users have claimed the alleged destruction of a climate research center in the United Arab Emirates caused intense precipitation in Iran. But those claims are misleading.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 17 days ago

Social media restrictions for children 'need to stand test of time' – Phillipson

The Education Secretary said it is ‘not a question of whether we take further action to protect young people, it’s the shape of that action.’

Evening Standard - Technology - 17 days ago

Bosnian rock band Dubioza Kolektiv satirizes blind trust in artificial intelligence

Known for blending humor, political commentary, and catchy rhythms, this internationally popular band continues its tradition of addressing contemporary issues through satire.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 18 days ago

Surprising link between alcohol use and social media in kids

‘These findings suggest that social media environments may play a role in exposure to alcohol-related content and behaviors,’ one researcher said

Independent UK - Health - 20 days ago

CodePink Accuses Miami-Dade Commissioners of Criminalizing Aid to Cuba

It was after a trip to Cuba in March that CodePink officials drew the ire of Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez.

Miami New Times - Politics - 20 days ago

16 Apr 2026 -- Here's why you might want to be rained on -- Humans are more sensitive to the smell of rain than sharks are to blood. And rain has some surprising benefits for our bodies too – especially when it comes to our mood. -- 16 Apr 2026

Humans are more sensitive to the smell of rain than sharks are to blood. And rain has some surprising benefits for our bodies too – especially when it comes to our mood.

BBC News - Health - 21 days ago

Cuba's collapse: From Obama's historic opening to Trump's crippling embargo

The hope felt when President Obama visited Cuba in 2016 has given way to despair as the island struggles under the oil embargo ordered by President Trump.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 25 days ago

The underappreciated organ that could be key to longer life

New research challenges assumption that small organ located behind sternum becomes unimportant after childhood

Independent UK - Science - 25 days ago

Government has carried out no modelling on under-16 social media ban impacts

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology said it has not done any modelling analysis in key areas such as mental health.

Evening Standard - Technology - 26 days ago

Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3 faces crucial stress test

Thousands of test passengers are simulating real travel conditions at Frankfurt International Airport's new Terminal 3, stress testing baggage, security and check-in systems to see if the terminal can cope with peak demand.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 27 days ago

Risks to children on social media 'can't go on like this', PM tells tech bosses

Senior figures from X, Meta, Snap, TikTok, and Google have been called to Downing Street for talks.

Evening Standard - Technology - 28 days ago

Taking artificial sweeteners may raise diabetes risk for your children

Study says common sweeteners like sucralose and stevia may alter gene expression

Independent UK - Science - 1 month ago

Videos show chimpanzees growing increasingly hostile after social split

Two subgroups of Ngogo chimpanzees in Uganda’s Kibale National Park grew increasingly hostile and aggressive after a social split, leading to the deaths of more than two dozen chimps.

NBC News - Science - 1 month ago

Apple officially launches iOS 26.4.1 iPhone update

Washington: Apple has released a new sub update for operating systems on its devices, as it released the iOS 26.4.1 update for iPhones and the same fo...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 1 month ago

In the Room With Iran's Social Media Savants

The new generation of IRGC content creators is younger, quicker, and less afraid of the U.S.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 month ago

How artificial intelligence and synthetic reality shaped Bangladesh's 2026 election

An analysis of seventy-two pieces of AI-generated content, showed that AI was a powerful political weapon, and was used to manufacture false narratives and shape electoral outcomes ahead of Bangladesh’s national election.

Global Voices - Politics - 1 month ago

Will Macron get his way on social media ban?

The French Senate will vote on a social media ban for under-15s. The legislation has already been backed by the National Assembly and Emmanuel Macron, who wants it ready for when children go back to school in September.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Starmer tells social media companies 'things will change' on addictive features

The Prime Minister signalled his Government was preparing to take action to curb functions that keep young people hooked on social media.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

What the UK Government is proposing on social media regulation

A Government consultation is inviting views on whether there should be an Australia-style ban on children from using social media.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Big tech may finally be on the verge of its “big tobacco” moment.

New York Magazine - Technology - 1 month ago

Keir Starmer 'very keen' for action on 'addictive features within social media'

The Government is currently weighing up whether to implement a blanket ban on social media for under-16s.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Sussexes say 'floodgates open' after social media addiction ruling

Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, owner of YouTube, intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed a woman’s mental health, a court has ruled

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Meta and YouTube found liable for social media addiction

Meta and Google have been told to pay a further $3m (£2.24m) in punitive damages by a jury at the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Sky News - Technology - 1 month ago

Tech companies have gone 'too far' in prioritising commercial instincts – peer

Lord Nash said social media companies have taken a ‘cavalier approach’, ahead of a second vote on a social media ban for under-16s.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Why Did Joy Behar Leave 'The View' During Commercial Break?

Now you see her, now you don't! Joy Behar appeared on "The View" today, until the show went to commercial.

Inside Edition - Politics - 1 month ago

Users scroll between reality, reflection in 'changed' social media

Social media has changed noticeably over the years, both users and experts argue, describing it as a place not only for connecting with others but also as...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

Concerns grow as Jamaica ends Cuban medical programme

Terminating the decades-old programme that brought hundreds of Cuban medical personnel to its shores is an unusual move, especially for a programme that had been running smoothly for 50 years.

Global Voices - Health - 2 months ago

Program offering academic and financial support helps City Colleges students earn more, study finds

Students who started getting help from the nonprofit One Million Degrees while in high school were more likely to earn an associate degree and, on average, earned $14,000 more than their counterparts, University of Chicago researchers found.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 2 months ago

Infinite scrolling: The 'gateway to addiction' at the heart of the war on social media

The government is currently considering an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s in the UK, and has highlighted infinite scrolling as a feature which "drives addictive or compulsive use".

Sky News - Technology - 2 months ago

Stormont Education Minister 'sympathetic' to social media ban

Paul Givan said he supports the concerns behind such a ban but questioned how it could be enforced.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

Indonesia to ban 'high risk' social media for under-16s

From 28 March, accounts belonging to under-16s on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, YouTube and X will be gradually deactivated.

Sky News - Technology - 2 months ago

Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin

A three-month consultation on whether to ban youth under-16s from using social media is being launched. The government will look at the options, such as a nationwide curfew, banning under-16s from using VPNs and potential restrictions of addictive features on social media apps.

Sky News - Technology - 2 months ago

Do you want to ban kids from social media? The government is asking

The government is describing this as the "world's most ambitious consultation" and its results could bring about the biggest change to social media since Myspace went mainstream in the early noughties.

Sky News - Technology - 2 months ago

Memory Lane the 1960s special edition - on sale now

Revisit some of the highlights and nostalgic aspects of the decade with our Memory Lane special edition

WalesOnline - Weird - 5 months ago

US Revokes Six Visas Over Charlie Kirk Death Amid Social Media Crackdown

The US revokes six foreign visas after individuals celebrate Charlie Kirk's death online, warning that glorifying violence will not be tolerated.

International Business Times - US News - 7 months ago

GPS ear tags help track bison at Sask.'s Buffalo Pound Provincial Park -- Ethan Williams -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Saskatchewan -- |

Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is believed to be the first provincial park in Saskatchewan using GPS ear tags to track the location of bison.

CBC News - Technology - 9 months ago

North Dakota Ethics Commission Has No Authority to Punish Officials Violating Ethics Laws, State Leaders Argue

Voters created an ethics watchdog agency seven years ago. But officials keep pushing to weaken it, even as North Dakotans are filing a record number of complaints.

ProPublica - Politics - 11 months ago

6 STRETCHES TO TRY FOR A BETTER NIGHT SLEEP -- Stretching can be a beneficial step to add to your bedtime routine, experts say. Here are some moves to consider.

Stretching can be a beneficial step to add to your bedtime routine, experts say. Here are some moves to consider.

CBS News - Health - 1 year ago

Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China

While some youth in China admit to spending an excessive amount of time on the internet, many are skeptical about new government proposals aimed at regulating the time young Chinese spend online and on social media sites. In conversations at China’s annual political meetings that wrapped up in...

Voice of America - World - 1 year ago

Ethical Concerns Surround Sen. Joni Ernst's Relationships With Top Military Officials Who Lobbied Her Committee

Ernst, an Iowa Republican, is one of the most influential voices in Congress on military topics. Ethics and military experts say her relationships with top Air Force and Navy officials created potential conflicts of interest.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

People Are Divided Over Dolly Parton Defending The Country Music Association's Decision To Give Beyoncé 0 Nominations For "Cowboy Carter"

“‘They probably only nominated country artists who been doing it for whole their career’ becomes invalid when you see they nominated Post Malone but not Beyonce.”

BuzzFeed News - Entertainment - 1 year ago

Musicians in Turkey outraged as local authorities ban another music festival

A number of musicians have expressed outrage over the local authorities’ recent move to ban the Zeytinli Rock Festival, which has been held annually in the Burhaniye district of western Balıkesir province since 2014, saying that it’s aimed at “public safety and health, public peace [and] protection of the environment,” local media reported on Friday.

Turkish Minute - Entertainment - 3 years ago