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The White House has doubled down on the proposed deal which has been criticised by some of the president's top supporters.

The White House has doubled down on the proposed deal which has been criticised by some of the president's top supporters.

BBC News - Business - 50 minutes ago

Dawn Richard Claims Diddy Tried To Hit Cassie With A Skillet During Violent Attack

The former member of Diddy – Dirty Money is the latest high-profile witness to take the stand in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial.

Huffington Post - Politics - 2 hours ago

At least 7 killed, 35 injured as suspected tornadoes hit St. Louis, southeast Missouri

Roofs peeled from buildings and trees and utility lines toppled. The fire chief says at least 20 square blocks of the St. Louis are damaged.

NBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

At least 7 killed, 35 injured as suspected tornadoes hit St. Louis and southeast Missouri

Roofs peeled from buildings and trees and utility lines toppled. The fire chief says at least 20 square blocks of the St. Louis are damaged.

NBC News - Politics - 2 hours ago

Elon Musk's company now calls AI Grok's lies about South African white genocide 'unauthorized'

Musk’s AI chatbot Grok turned unrelated questions on several different issues back to an insistence that white genocide is ‘real.’ It was responding to a code manipulation said xAI

Independent UK - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

'Anxiety' drove Kohli to Test retirement, Rohit's retirement was 'long overdue': Former South African cricketer

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Test retirements have not surprised former South African cricketer Daryll Cullinan one bit. He said both players were already heading towards retirements due to different reasons.

First Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Musk's firm calls Grok's lies about white genocide 'unauthorized'

Musk’s AI chatbot Grok turned unrelated questions on several different issues back to an insistence that white genocide is ‘real.’ It was responding to a code manipulation said xAI

Independent UK - US News - 4 hours ago

Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs. -- US & Canada

Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.

BBC News - US News - 4 hours ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admits first time, Gen Munir made a panic call after India hit Noor Khan airbase

After four days of intense cross-border drone and missile exchanges, India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire agreement on 10 May

First Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt -- Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.

Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.

BBC News - World - 5 hours ago

Biden White House Ripped After Robert Hur Audio Revealed: 'Scandal'

The Biden administration is taking more heat after a turbulent week filled with questions about the former president's cognitive abilities.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

"Not A Loss...": SA Great's Cut-Throat Verdict On Rohit's Retirement

South Africa great Daryl Cullinan has spoken strongly on Rohit's retirement, however, stating that India will not miss him much in Tests.

NDTV - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Lauren Sánchez pairs $6,000 Eiffel Tower purse with bridal-white corset and lace-up skirt during Paris bachelorette

Sánchez was spotted leaving for yet another one of her Parisian bachelorette festivities with pals Eva Longoria and Kim Kardashian.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

'The White Lotus' Star Walton Goggins' Wife Breaks Silence on Aimee Lou Wood Romance Rumors

‘The White Lotus’ star Walton Goggins’ wife, Nadia Conners, addresses romance rumors surrounding her husband and costar Aimee Lou Wood.

E Online - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Why Trump's budget faces GOP opposition -- President Trump's domestic policy bill hit a major snag after conservatives blocked it from advancing out of the House Budget Committee. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports and Marc Goldwein joins for analysis.

President Trump's domestic policy bill hit a major snag after conservatives blocked it from advancing out of the House Budget Committee. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports and Marc Goldwein joins for analysis.

CBS News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Canada Soccer names roster for CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship in Costa Rica -- May 15, 2025

Four CONCACAF sides will advance to the 24-team FIFA U-20 World Cup

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 8 hours ago

South African president to visit White House after Afrikaners arrive -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier this week criticized White South Africans who claimed refugee status in the U.S. as "cowardly." -- May 15

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier this week criticized White South Africans who claimed refugee status in the U.S. as "cowardly."

CBS News - World - 8 hours ago

Moody's Strips US of Final AAA Rating Over Rising Debt, Interest Costs

In its downgrade decision, Moody’s cites mounting debt and skepticism over deficit reduction.

Epoch Times - Business - 9 hours ago

White Sox to unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV

The Chicago White Sox plan to unveil a graphic installation on Monday that honors Pope Leo XIV. Robert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected on May 8.

AP News - US News - 9 hours ago

Danity Kane's Dawn Richard Testifies Sean "Diddy" Combs Hit Cassie Ventura With Skillet of Eggs

Danity Kane alum Dawn Richard took the stand in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial, which comes eight months after she accused the mogul of sexual assault in a lawsuit.

E Online - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

DUI charges filed after fatal Chicago Lawn hit-and-run

Nyamca Tolefree was allegedly drunk when she ran into the 76-year-old man in the 7000 block of South Western Avenue Tuesday at 9:25 p.m., police said.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

The Trump Administration Is Channeling Dr. Evil -- The White House's plan to suspend habeas corpus over an imagined "invasion" is as ridiculous and convoluted as a supervillain scheme.

The White House’s plan to suspend habeas corpus over an imagined “invasion” is as ridiculous and convoluted as a supervillain scheme.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Kath Ebbs, JoJo Siwa and the cost of people's lives becoming entertainment

I’ve worked in media for more than a decade, and when you’re swimming in news and pop culture, pursuing clicks, living and breathing “content”, people stop being people. They’re avatars.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 12 hours ago

James Comey's anti-Trump derangement just hit a new low with dangerous post

Former FBI Director James Comey's anti-Trump derangement jut hit a new #resistance-theater low with his post of a photograph of shells arranged to spell out “8647.”

New York Post - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Frank Sinatra was on Charles Manson's hit list after Sharon Tate's murder: book

Joseph Paris, who was the late singer's hairdresser, recalled how the summer of 1969 sparked fear in Los Angeles in his memoir, "Hairman of the Board."

Fox News - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

A 'rogue employee' was behind Grok's unprompted 'white genocide' mentions

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company on Friday said a “rogue employee” was behind its chatbot’s unsolicited rants about 'white genocide' in South Africa earlier this week.

CTV News - Business - 15 hours ago

Canadian women to face Costa Rica in 'Pride Celebration' friendly in June in Toronto

The Canadian women’s soccer team will host Costa Rica in Toronto on June 27 in a 'Pride Celebration' friendly.

CTV News - Sports - 15 hours ago

Tesco apologises after software issue hits website and app -- The company apologised to customers after its app and website went down on Friday afternoon. -- Technology

Social media users have complained about issues with online shopping and accessing Clubcards on the Tesco app.

BBC News - Technology - 16 hours ago

The Real Reason Those White South Africans Are Here

Hint: It’s not because they’re actually being persecuted.

The Nation - World - 16 hours ago

Trump Hits Back at 'Dried Out Prune' Bruce Springsteen: Only an 'Obnoxious JERK' Attacks U.S. President Overseas

President Donald Trump hit back at Bruce Springsteen on Friday, calling him "Highly Overrated" and a "dried out prune" and flogged the New Jersey native for going "to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States."

Breitbart - Entertainment - 17 hours ago

M&S expected to shed light on cost of cyber attack hit

The company will unveil its financial performance for the past year in an update to the stock market on May 21.

Evening Standard - Business - 17 hours ago

'I didn't mean it': Amartey, Swans fear ban coming after late hit as Voss fumes over Blues fade out

Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner powered Sydney to a last term win over Carlton in Friday night football.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 18 hours ago

Clark County businesses stand to be hit hard by higher B&O taxes passed by the Legislature this year

Some Clark County businesses are alarmed about two large tax increases aimed at them recently approved by the Legislature.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Moment Gaza residents flee as Israeli airstrike hits house filmed

Footage captured the moment an Israeli strike hit a building in Jabaliya, in the Gaza Strip, on Thursday, 15 May. Residents and bystanders fled to get to safety as a missile flew through the air and a huge plume of smoke rose. The Israeli military said it had ordered the evacuation of the house beforehand. Israel has intensified its offensive in Gaza as it tries to eradicate Hamas in retaliation for the deadly attacks the Palestinian militant group carried out on Israel on October 7 2023.

Independent UK - World - 19 hours ago

Global Acute Hunger Hits New High, 2025 Outlook 'Bleak': UN-backed Report

More than 295 million people faced acute hunger last year, a new high driven by conflict along with other crises -- and the outlook is "bleak" for 2025 as humanitarian aid falters, a UN-backed report said Friday.

International Business Times - World - 20 hours ago

Wildwood Amphitheater brings tribute acts to Oakland County

In recent years, this once-underutilized outdoor venue has expanded with a family-friendly concert series

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Trump says U.S. will stop Gaza war as death toll reportedly hits 53,000 -- As health officials in Hamas-run Gaza put death toll over 53,000, Trump says, "we're going to get that taken care of. A lot of people are starving."

As health officials in Hamas-run Gaza put death toll over 53,000, Trump says, "we're going to get that taken care of. A lot of people are starving."

CBS News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

the law -- The Trump Administration Is Channeling Dr. Evil -- Elie Honig -- The White House's plan to suspend habeas corpus over an imagined "invasion" is as ridiculous and convoluted as a supervillain scheme.

The White House’s plan to suspend habeas corpus over an imagined “invasion” is as ridiculous and convoluted as a supervillain scheme.

New York Magazine - US News - 22 hours ago

Newcastle hopes of Arsenal win hit as Howe confirms injury latest

Magpies are aiming for a fourth straight win over the Gunners this season

Evening Standard - Sports - 22 hours ago

Japan's economy shrinks as Trump trade war hits exports and confidence

The contraction strengthens the argument for increasing spending incentives in Japan as the economy prepares to take a hit from Trump's tariffs.

Euronews - Business - 1 day ago

Italy hits 2% defence target ahead of NATO summit

A document confirming the milestone and detailing how it was achieved has already been submitted to NATO.

Euractiv - Politics - 1 day ago

RSV costs Türkiye's healthcare system over 24 bln liras: Study -- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common cause of serious respiratory illnesses in infants, is placing a significant financial burden on Türkiye's healthcare system, with a total cost exceeding 24.2 billion Turkish Liras ($624.7 million) per year, according to a new study.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common cause of serious respiratory illnesses in infants, is placing a significant financial burden on Türkiye’s healthcare system, with a total cost exceeding 24.2 billion Turkish Liras ($624.7 million) per year, according to a new study.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 1 day ago

Jake Tapper Hits Back At Criticism Of Biden 'Cover-Up' Book: 'Lies From Bad Faith Actors'

The CNN host slammed Glenn Greenwald for claiming he helped conceal Biden's reported health deterioration from the public.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Musk's Grok AI chatbot says it appears it 'was instructed' to talk about 'white genocide'

By Thursday morning, Grok's answer had changed, and the chatbot said it "wasn't programmed to give any answers promoting or endorsing harmful ideologies."

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Putin-Trump meeting 'imminent' – White House official

US President Donald Trump will soon meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine peace deal, a US official has said

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Walmart, Mattel and other retailers to boost prices as trade war hits shoppers

Retailers including Walmart and Mattel are raising prices to cover extra costs imposed by President Trump's tariffs on foreign imports.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Customer info stolen in major crypto exchange hack that could cost millions

Coinbase Global shares fell on Thursday after the crypto exchange said a recent cyberattack that breached customer account data could cost up the company up to $400 million.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Stokes unsure whether he will play white-ball game for England again

Stokes has not formally closed the door on featuring again, having already reversed one retirement in 2023.

Independent UK - Sports - 1 day ago

Ukrainian man hit with arson charges over fires at PM Starmer's London home

The Metropolitan Police force said Roman Lavrynovych, who was arrested Tuesday, was charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

White House announces AI data center campus partnership with the UAE

The announcement comes as President Donald Trump visited the United Arab Emirates as part of a broader trip to the Middle East.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

AI chatbot Grok can't stop talking about 'white genocide', admits it's by design

Social media users asked Grok a series of questions about 'white genocide', revealing that the bot was trained to keep mentioning it

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Microsoft layoffs hit its Silicon Valley workforce

The technology company, headquartered in Washington, is cutting 122 workers in Silicon Valley. The layoffs heavily affected software engineering roles.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Grok is randomly telling netizens about 'white genocide', parroting Musk's debunked claims

The controversy comes amid renewed scrutiny of Musk’s personal views and their influence on his companies. The billionaire, himself a South African citizen, has previously criticised South Africa’s ruling African National Congress and accused it of promoting anti-white sentiment

First Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs after posting solid first quarter sales

CEO Doug McMillon said price increases on the shelves will feel more gradual, but they had already begun as early as April, and they accelerated in May.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Tariffs hitting shoppers in Canada and U.S., with some prices set to rise at Loblaw stores, Walmart -- News -- |

Loblaw CEO Per Bank said prices for some tariff-affected items are expected to rise as pre-trade war inventory runs out. Meanwhile, Walmart says it's raising prices in American stores due to higher costs because of tariffs.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Supreme Court gender case battle cost Scottish Government almost £160,000

The bill – which may not be the final total – was revealed in a freedom of information request by he Scottish Conservatives.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

EBRD to provide $218.3M in financing for Türkiye's quake-hit cities

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced Wednesday it will be providing 195 million euros ($218.3 million) to two key...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

ITV set for ad sales fall but does not expect hit from Trump film tariff threat

The group said it was still assessing the ‘possibility of trade tariffs in the US’.

Independent UK - Business - 1 day ago

South Africans dispute claims of genocide against white farmers in their country

The Trump administration welcomed 59 white South African refugees to the U.S., saying they were fleeing racial discrimination and land appropriation.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Rapper Kanye West's viral pro-Hitler song is banned in Germany due to laws restricting far-right hate symbols.

Controversial rapper Kanye West has gone viral with an antisemitic song praising Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. The song is banned in Germany due to laws restricting far-right hate symbols.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot brought up 'white genocide' in unrelated queries

Some X users on Wednesday asked Grok – the AI chatbot available through Elon Musk’s social media platform – questions about simple topics. In response, they got replies about the theory of “white genocide” in South Africa.

CTV News - Politics - 2 days ago

xAI's Grok suddenly can't stop bringing up "white genocide" in South Africa

The topic has long been a hobbyhorse of X owner Elon Musk.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 2 days ago

GM, LG Energy Solution to make new, lower-cost battery cells for future EVs -- Kalea Hall -- - -- |

The Detroit automaker is trying to lower its battery costs to enable cost parity with its gas-powered products by adding new types of cells and chemistries in those cells.

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Politics -- Is Ruben Gallego a legit presidential contender, or just a one-hit wonder?

Ruben Gallego beat an awful candidate — ahem, Kari Lake — to win a Senate seat. How much credit should he get for winning?

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Trump's auto tariffs hit European and US manufacturers alike

Trump's departure from decades of established trade practices is leaving a lasting impact on the German auto industry. Carmakers can do little but wait and hope things won't turn out as badly as feared.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 2 days ago

Virginia boy swept away as heavy rains and flooding hit several states

Officials say crews are searching for a 12-year-old boy swept away by rushing water on a Virginia roadway and a dozen students stayed overnight at a Maryland high school as heavy rains caused flooding in several states.

AP News - US News - 2 days ago

Trump tariffs can't sour opening of NYC candy store by Zabar scion: 'I'm eating the cost'

Sasha Zabar, whose grandfather opened the upscale grocery store on the Upper West nearly a century ago, will open a candy store on the Upper East Side on Thursday.

New York Post - Business - 2 days ago

After My Wife Died, I Found A 4-Word Text Message In Her Phone That Hit Me Like A Sledgehammer

"She was the love of my life. We were together — willingly — for 36 years."

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 2 days ago

'Astonishing': 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' Described as 'Pure Cinema' as First Reactions Hit

The eighth film in the long-running Tom Cruise-led spy action series hits theaters May 23.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Sony forecasts flat profit this year as tariffs hit

The estimated tariff impact does not reflect this week’s trade deal between the U.S. and China and the actual impact could vary significantly, Sony said

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 2 days ago

Nesreen Tafesh hits Cannes Film Festival with her new husband

ALBAWABA - Algerian-Syrian actress and singer Nesreen Tafesh recently took to her official Instagram account and revealed through a series of stories th

Albawaba - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Northbound I-57 lanes reopen after pedestrian hit in south suburban Calumet Park

The unidentified victim was taken to an area hospital with unspecified injuries after the crash on the Far Southwest Side, authorities said.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Rise in for-profit agency nurse costs in Ontario hospitals 'exorbitant,' says researcher -- Amina Zafar -- -

Ontario hospitals paid for-profit staffing agencies $9.2 billion over a decade, a finding that comes as one hospital aims to stop its use of temp services by September.

CBC News - Health - 3 days ago

Calls for more support for nurses dealing with 'human cost' of opioid abuse

Nitazenes have caused a spike in drug-related deaths in recent years.

Evening Standard - Health - 3 days ago

U.S. car prices, consumer demand surge in April after tariffs hit -- Kalea Hall -- -

U.S. new-vehicle prices surged in April, data released on Monday showed, a sign that the effects of President Donald Trump's auto-tariff measures are rippling through the car market.

CBC News - Business - 3 days ago

How a 1.8% shot saw the Mavs hit the lottery to change NBA landscape

The Mavs had moved Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a seismic trade earlier this year, only to miss the playoffs and fall into the lottery, but after succeeding with a 1.8 percent chance, Dallas could select the highly-rated Cooper Flagg with the first pick next month

Independent UK - Sports - 4 days ago

Events -- Here's how much Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 autograph and photo ops will cost

Want to meet Hayden Christensen or Simon Pegg at this year's Fan Fusion? Here's what it will cost you.

Phoenix New Times - Entertainment - 4 days ago

B.C. property buyers must be reimbursed for cost of cleaning up after 'hoarder': tribunal

A B.C. couple that sold a home must reimburse the buyers for the cost of cleaning up the mess left behind by a “hoarder” tenant, the Civil Resolution Tribunal has ruled.

CTV News - Business - 4 days ago

Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs

Trump's executive order sets a deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits on what the government will pay.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 days ago

Trump vows to slash drug prices, accuses EU of driving up costs

“We’re going to tell countries like those represented by the European Union that the game is up," said Trump.

Euractiv - Health - 4 days ago

Business Daily -- Counting the cost of childcare in the US

Providers are closing, staff are leaving and parents are struggling

BBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Brickell -- Miami Among Nation's Most Costly Cities for Starter Homes

The Miami area has some of the most expensive starter homes in the nation, according to data from Zillow.

Miami New Times - US News - 4 days ago

Tariffs, Trade, and the High Cost of Chaos in the White House | Opinion

America's trade policy is being run like a weekend garage sale. Prices change by the hour, rules are made up on the fly—but unlike a garage sale, no one seems to know who's in charge.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 4 days ago

The key points of Keir Starmer's White Paper on immigration

The Independent takes a look at all the measures the PM has unveiled as part of his mission to slash migration

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

Drones Hit Ukraine As Zelensky Awaits Putin Reply On Talks

Russia fired more than 100 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday as it awaits the Kremlin's response to Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin this week.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

White House announces U.S.-China trade deal, offers few details

The Geneva talks come after President Trump slapped 145% tariffs on U.S. imports from China and Beijing retaliated with a 125% levy on U.S. goods.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Revelations over crisis-hit hospital 'are extremely upsetting'

'The issues in this report show not just individual mistakes, but deeper problems with the culture and systems. These must be dealt with urgently and honestly'

WalesOnline - Politics - 5 days ago

Singapore restaurants already hit by price, supply fluctuations thanks to US tariffs

Some restaurants in Singapore are already seeing price and supply fluctuations, more than a month after the US announced widespread tariffs. To adapt, they have had to manage orders and inventory more carefully. This includes menu engineering, making orders fewer times a week, and making sure every ingredient gets used

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 5 days ago

The real cost of war between India and Pakistan: $96B

ALBAWABA – As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate, the toll of war has increased significantly for both countries.

Albawaba - Business - 6 days ago

With a focus on climate change, the prestigious architecture exhibition is showing sustainable architecture and design.

The focus of the world's most prestigious architecture exhibition is on design for a changing world in the midst of a climate crisis. The exhibition showcases sustainable architecture and explores how cities can adapt to becoming more resilient to extreme heat.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 6 days ago

Venice Architecture Biennale: Preparing for extreme heat

With climate change leading to soaring temperatures, the 19th international architecture exhibition is exploring how cities can adapt and become resilient to extreme heat.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Ye song glorifying Hitler gets millions of views on X while other platforms struggle to remove it

Spotify, SoundCloud and other platforms have pulled the song, but its spread underscores the challenges tech platforms face in removing content that violate their policies.

NBC News - Technology - 6 days ago

White House downplays North American auto industry's concerns about U.K. trade deal

The White House is downplaying the North American automobile industry’s claim that U.S. President Donald Trump’s new trade deal with the United Kingdom could make the sector less competitive.

CTV News - World - 7 days ago

Edison hit with lawsuit saying Eaton fire exposed people to toxic substances

Lawyers filing the lawsuit cite an investigation by The Times in which the testing of soil samples at homes found toxic heavy metals in excess of California standards.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 8 days ago

Google hits back after Apple exec says AI is hurting search

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

Ars Technica - Technology - 8 days ago

Digitising NHS and adult social care 'will cost £21bn over the next five years'

The Government has pledged to move services from analogue to digital as part of its ‘three shifts’ for the NHS.

Evening Standard - Technology - 8 days ago

India captain Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket

New Delhi: India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the team s tour of England starting next month,...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 9 days ago

India's missile barrage hits Pakistan, kills 26 as war fears rise

India's deadly missile strikes have killed dozens in Pakistan, triggering a sharp military escalation between the nuclear-armed rivals

Daily Sabah - World - 9 days ago

Luigi Mangione's legal defense fund hits $1 million in donations

Organizers said the financial milestone came from over 28,000 donations, with a median contribution of $20.

CNBC - Health - 10 days ago

EU gas prices hit record high last year – Eurostat

In July-December, households paid more than during the 2022 energy crisis, official data suggests

Russia Today - Business - 10 days ago

Choosing the next pope: How do they make the smoke white?

The outcome of the secretive papal election is announced through smoke, but how do they change its colour?

Evening Standard - World - 10 days ago

Co-op card payments and availability in stores hit by cyber attack

Customers reported on Tuesday that three stores in Manchester had signs indicating that they were ‘cash only’ as their card machines were offline.

Evening Standard - Technology - 10 days ago

EU €800 billion defence push hit with tepid response

Just over half of the bloc's 27 member states have heeded the European Commission's call to request more fiscal space to ramp up defence spending.

Euractiv - Business - 11 days ago

Boost or burden? The cost of Australia's refugee intake

Australia has spent $13 billion on offshore processing in over a decade. Human rights experts believe there's a less costly, more compassionate way.

SBS - Top Stories - 12 days ago

MDA shares walloped by White House space cuts

The budget reduces NASA’s funding by a quarter and would cut several rocket programs

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 14 days ago

The White House has dismissed scientists working on a report on the impacts of climate change in the US.

The White House has dismissed scientists working on a report on the impacts of climate change in the US. Now, two scientific organizations are calling for research anyway.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 14 days ago

Apple to 'source' most US iPhones from India; Trump tariffs on China to cost it $900 mn

During the company’s second-quarter earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company made quarterly records in several countries, including India

First Post - Technology - 14 days ago

Severe floods hit New Zealand

Power outages and road closures have been caused across New Zealand as heavy rainfall causes flooding.

Sky News - Technology - 14 days ago

If major earthquake hits West Coast it could sink land in minutes

The region is overdue for a major earthquake that could lead to a huge tsunami wave

Independent UK - Science - 15 days ago

Harrods hit by cyber attack amid wave of retailer hacking incidents

Marks & Spencer and Co-op have also been targeted in recent days as cybersecurity threats disrupt major high street names.

Evening Standard - Technology - 15 days ago

NASA's Psyche spacecraft hits a speed bump on the way to a metal asteroid

“This kind of thing happens, and that’s why we build redundancy into our missions.”…

Ars Technica - Science - 16 days ago

Republicans Unveil Sweeping Student Loan Overhaul, Slash Repayment Options To Curb Federal Costs

Consumer advocacy groups condemned the proposal, arguing it would worsen the already high cost of college and put further pressure on families trying to afford higher education.

International Business Times - US News - 16 days ago

Amazon scraps plans to show cost of US tariffs – media

The move comes in response to White House blowback, CNBC reports

Russia Today - Business - 16 days ago

Samsung warns US tariffs will hit demand for electronics

The South Korean tech giant said economic uncertainty created by US President Donald Trump’s import taxes will affect sales.

Evening Standard - Technology - 16 days ago

Some M&S shops hit by availability issues as cyber attack fallout continues

Some Marks & Spencer stores have been left with empty shelves as Ocado also witnessed disruption to some food deliveries from M&S.

Evening Standard - Technology - 17 days ago

Tell us about the costs of raising children in Minnesota

Star Tribune reporter Emma Nelson is writing about the costs of raising kids in Minnesota, and is looking for parents open to sharing their experiences.

Star Tribune - Top Stories - 21 days ago

Gold Hits New Record at More Than $3,400 Per Ounce

The U.S. dollar index has weakened to a three-year low, contributing to gold demand.

Epoch Times - Business - 25 days ago

Gold hits record high on weak dollar

Singapore:Goldtouched a record high on Monday as the dollar sank to a three year low and trade war concerns between the United States and key trading...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 25 days ago

Fans turn on Ali Koç as Fenerbahçe's title hopes take another hit

Fenerbahçe’s title chase hit another speed bump on Sunday after a chaotic 3-3 draw with Kayserispor, dropping the Yellow Canaries five points behind...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 25 days ago

White House website blames China for COVID-19 origins, lambasts Biden, WHO

WASHINGTON: Launching a COVID-19 website, the US President Donald Trump's White House has blamed the origins of the coronavirus on a lab leak in China while criticising ex-president Joe Biden and...

International The News - Health - 28 days ago

China is using cobalt from the DRC to power the green energy transition. But at what cost?

China has a stranglehold on the cobalt mining industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), representing the country’s relentless pursuit to conquer the continent.

Global Voices - Business - 1 month ago

In 2024, Europe was hit by a row of devastating floods. Spain's Valencia region is still grappling with the aftermath.

In 2024, Europe was hit by a series of devastating floods. In Spain's Valencia region, the damage from last October's deluge is still being felt. As local officials propose new defenses, many worry that progress is too slow and too late.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 month ago

Stocks rise on electronics tariffs exemption, gold hits new high

Hong Kong: Stocks rose on Monday as trade war fears were tempered by Donald Trump s announcement of tariff exemptions for electronics, although the do...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Kathmandu, Nepal's liquid landscape: Hiti Pranali water heritage

‘The Liquid Landscape of Kathmandu Valley: Hiti Pranali Water Heritage’ is a new exhibition at Patan Museum in Kathmandu to pay tribute to Nepal's heritage of sunken spouts called hiti.

Global Voices - Environment - 1 month ago

Trump tariffs bring anxiety to Costco aisles: Cut back or stock up before prices soar?

Experts say tariffs will affect everyday purchases, but as negotiations continue, exact price increases remain unclear.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck

The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

iPhone costs could skyrocket due to tariffs

Apple’s reliance on China for production of its iPhone and heavy U.S. tariffs on the country could lead to a price increase of the smartphone. NBC News’ technology analyst Joanna Stern explains Apple’s alternatives to keep consumer prices down and if an American-made iPhone is financially possible.

NBC News - Technology - 1 month ago

'The White Lotus' Cast Try to Predict Who Could Return for Season 4

The cast of 'The White Lotus' season 3 sat down with THR during their cover shoot and share which character they believe could return for season 4.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Family says vehicle hit by lightning on highway sounded like a gunshot

An Illinois family's vehicle was struck by lightning while driving on a highway, which they described to deputies as sounding like a gunshot.

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

NASA's Webb telescope captures photos of the asteroid that won't hit Earth in 2032

NASA's Webb telescope has captured pictures of the asteroid that caused a stir earlier this year when it topped Earth's hit list.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs -- CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed​ and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs already imposed​ and new ones announced by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

CBS News - Business - 1 month ago

More People Are Embracing Their Natural Smiles Thanks to 'White Lotus'

It's the overbite that's launching a thousand smiles.

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month ago

Coffee lovers frustrated by low-cost brands' price hikes

Kim, an office worker in her 30s, was irritated when she saw that the price of a large Americano was going to be raised by 300 won ($0.2) at a coffee franchise she frequents.

Korea Times - Business - 1 month ago

White supremacy & complicity: How the West enables Israel's war on Gaza | Pankaj Mishra

In The World After Gaza, acclaimed Indian author Pankaj Mishra reckons with Israel’s war on Gaza and its far-reaching moral and geopolitical consequences.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Footballers are taking white snus – but what it is it?

One-fifth of professional players regularly indulge in snus because they say it improves their game

Independent UK - Health - 1 month ago

Signal, the app that caused a storm in the White House

Signal’s touted encryption and privacy features face scrutiny after a simple group chat error exposed classified U.S. military plans, revealing critical gaps in secure communication protocols for sensitive government operations

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

This is why returning astronaut Sunita Williams' hair turned white

Astronaut Sunita Williams returns from 288-day ISS mission with stark physical changes — including white hair and bone loss — as NASA tackles long-term space health risks and rehabilitation challenges

YNET News - Science - 1 month ago

Snow White reviews are in and the news isn't good, especially for Gal Gadot

Disney’s live-action Snow White receives mixed reviews, with critics praising Rachel Zegler’s charisma but criticizing Gal Gadot’s performance as the Evil Queen, with some saying it's her worst on-screen performance yet

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Gal Gadot captures hearts at Disneyland, keeps her distance from Rachel Zegler at 'Snow White' premiere

The two stars reportedly clashed during the filming of Disney’s 'Snow White,' with political tensions and personal differences fueling the feud; Their minimal interaction at the premiere left audiences unconvinced by their camera-ready smiles

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Addiction in the spotlight: 'The White Lotus' and the global prescription drug crisis

Experts warn of rising dependence on anti-anxiety medications, which often start as short-term solutions but lead to addiction; with withdrawal posing serious risks, specialists stress need for medical oversight, alternative treatments, and early intervention

YNET News - Science - 1 month ago

Tornado threat moves south after central states hit by massive storm

The threat of tornadoes moved east into the Mississippi Valley and the south on Saturday, just a day after a massive storm in several central states.

Fox News - Environment - 2 months ago

Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming

Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.

AP News - Health - 2 months ago

Gas prices: Fuel costs continue to fall across the country

It’s the latest decrease in March after the nation saw regular gradual increases at the pumps in February.

Washington Examiner - Environment - 2 months ago

Trump to host White House crypto summit

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday hosts top cryptocurrency players at the White House, a political boost for an industry that has struggled to gain legitimacy -- and where the Republican president faces conflict of interest concerns. The president's "crypto czar," Silicon Valley investor...

Voice of America - Technology - 2 months ago

401(k) balances hit second highest on record: Fidelity

Balances for 401(k) retirement accounts hit the “second-highest average on record" in the final quarter of 2024, according to new data from Fidelity Investments.

Fox News - Business - 2 months ago

Fear and Chaos Hit Military Families After Sudden Firings of Top Leaders

There is fear, chaos and sadness overwhelming military families behind the scenes. It's being driven by the sudden firing of senior military officers, officers who have demonstrated they care deeply about the community.

Military.com - Opinion - 2 months ago

Microsoft says 'majority' of hit services recovering after outage

The tech giant investigated an issue on Saturday that caused an outage of ‘various Microsoft 365 services’.

Independent UK - Technology - 2 months ago

Asteroid could hit Earth in 2032, scientists warn

The risk of an asteroid impact has risen, the head of Russia's space was dismissed, an Israeli doctor making strides at NASA, and lunar gravity simulation is advancing: this week in space

YNET News - Science - 2 months ago

NASA updates its percentage risk of asteroid hitting Earth

Space rock 2024 YR4 now has a 1.5 per cent chance of colliding with Earth

Independent UK - Technology - 2 months ago

L.A. fires hit family wealth. Daunting challenges await those trying to recover it

After the L.A. fires, many homeowners face a daunting challenge of trying to rebuild and recover generational wealth they have lost.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 months ago

Waves of change: Can ocean renewables solve rising electricity costs in Jamaica?

Apart from lowering electricity costs, ocean-based renewables like offshore wind farms and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) could offer a stable homegrown solution for consumers while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Global Voices - Science - 4 months ago

The American Oil Industry's Playbook, Illustrated: How Drillers Offload Costly Cleanup Onto the Public

Oil executive Tom Ragsdale walked away from his old wells, making the pollution left behind the state of New Mexico’s problem. His tactics, however, are ubiquitous in the industry.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

Labour must bring planning officers out of retirement to hit housing targets, says Savills

Rayner’s plan to to recruit 300 graduates will fall short, warn property experts

Telegraph UK - Business - 5 months ago

Musk's Tesla hits out at Biden ban on Chinese car tech

Billionaire sparks fresh rift with White House amid plans to restrict imports from China

Telegraph UK - Technology - 6 months ago

Air Force's B-21 Raider Making More Test Flights as Service Eyes 2 New Basing Locations -- Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall announced this month that Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and Dyess Air Force Base in...

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall announced this month that Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and Dyess Air Force Base in Texas will be the second and third installations, respectively, to host the new bomber.

Military.com - Technology - 7 months ago

Soldiers Hit with More Problems Accessing Education Benefits Amid Fall Enrollment Deadlines -- For at least a month, soldiers have been reporting issues accessing their benefits though Army IgnitED, an online portal that...

For at least a month, soldiers have been reporting issues accessing their benefits though Army IgnitED, an online portal that handles tuition payments and for years has been marred by technical issues.

Military.com - Technology - 9 months ago

The Worst Snowstorms to Ever Hit New York City

Check out NYC over the years covered in snow.

Inside Edition - Weird - 10 months ago

As Jamaica braces for a direct hit, relief efforts have begun for islands shattered by Hurricane Beryl

Weather experts may be fascinated by Beryl's exceptionality, but those who have been routinely battered fear that all the factors that make Beryl stand out may well become the norm.

Global Voices - Science - 10 months ago

Djokovic hits out at media after father's Russian flag row (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic says his father was mistranslated in a video which showed him alongside Russian supporters at the Australian Open

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes Over the Years

Celebrity Halloween Costumes Over The Years

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 3 years ago