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Despite wire-to-wire Game 1 demolition of the 76ers, Celtics preach they're taking nothing for granted

Six Celtics were in double-digits in the playoff opener. Tyrese Maxey scored 21 to lead the 76ers, but he never provided the signature scoring bursts Philadelphia will need.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Israel‑Hezbollah ceasefire holds despite sporadic clashes

In Lebanon, a fragile Israel‑Hezbollah ceasefire is holding despite sporadic clashes. As families return south, Israel has marked a new "yellow line" near the border, fueling fears the pause may reshape the ground.

Deutsche Welle - World - 5 hours ago

Iran's Military Remains Ready Despite Peace Talks With US, Iranian Speaker Says

Ghalibaf’s comment was made amid threats issued by both sides over the Strait of Hormuz.

Epoch Times - World - 7 hours ago

The U.S. backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

PHALABORWA, South Africa (AP) — Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the center of an exploratory U.S.-backed project to extract highly sought-after r

The Columbian - Business - 10 hours ago

US security agency is using Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist, Axios reports

April 19 : The United States National Security Agency is using Anthropic's Mythos Preview AI tool despite the Pentagon hitting the company with a formal supply-chain risk designation, Axios reported on Sunday. The Mythos Preview model was being used more widely within the department, Axios said, citing source

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 10 hours ago

Peace talks between U.S. and Iran scheduled in Islamabad despite Iran firing on ships in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. envoys will head to Pakistan to engage in another round of peace talks with Iran, which follows the Islamic Republic's apparent violation of the ceasefire between the two countries by firing on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

One America News Network - US News - 11 hours ago

exclusive - Iran War negotiations will resume this week, Trump tells The Post — despite new attacks on Hormuz

ISLAMABAD — President Trump’s Middle East envoy is headed to Pakistan this week to restart negotiations to end the Iran War, the commander-in-chief told The Post Sunday. “Steve’s going...

New York Post - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Iran War negotiations will resume this week, Trump tells The Post — despite new attacks on Hormuz

ISLAMABAD — President Trump’s Middle East envoy is headed to Pakistan this week to restart negotiations to end the Iran War, the commander-in-chief told The Post Sunday. “Steve’s going...

New York Post - Politics - 11 hours ago

U.S. backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

A U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste as part of a Trump administration priority to reduce reliance on China.

Los Angeles Times - World - 12 hours ago

Israel says to use 'full force' in Lebanon despite truce if soldiers face threat

"The overarching goal of the campaign in Lebanon is the disarmament of Hezbollah and the removal of threat to northern communities," Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 14 hours ago

J-Hope weighs in on his own journey towards finding 'hope' for himself despite his namesake

BTS’ J-Hope just got pretty candid about how he finds his own ‘hope’ during tough times despite it being his namesake an identity within the group. The entire thing was shared...

International The News - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

Trump says US, Iran to hold more talks despite Hormuz tensions

Iran says commercial shipping may transit the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire, while President Trump says the U.S. naval blockade remains.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial

The Treasury Department has extended its pause on sanctions on Russian oil shipments to ease shortages from the Iran war, days after Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out such a move.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 day ago

Why Dems are opposing Operation Epic Fury against Iran — despite its successes

Democrats in uniform, rageful opposition to Donald Trump's war with Iran, as they seem to believe that what is good for our national security is bad for the Democratic Party.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

QNB sees India's economy sustaining growth above 6 percent despite global headwinds

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the Indian economy to maintain robust growth despite global challenges and geopolitical volatility, pro...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 1 day ago

Top Wall Street Banks Shed Thousands Of Jobs Despite Strong Profits: Report

Top Wall Street banks have shed thousands of jobs in the first quarter of the year despite notching record profits, according to a new report.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Some World Cup fans face US visa hurdles despite teams qualifying for tournament

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup is underway, but for some fans, getting into the United States – a key host nation – is proving harder than securing match tickets. As the country prepares to host games, strict visa rules are blocking or delaying entry for fans from several countries whose teams have already qua

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Doncic and Cunningham eligible for NBA awards despite 65-game rule

Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are in the mix to win NBA awards

Independent UK - Sports - 3 days ago

Despite U.S. Blockade, Second Ship Reaches Gulf Through Hormuz

The Vessel Crossed the Waterway Towards Iran Despite the U.S. Blockade, Iran's Fars News Agency Said. U.S. Central Command Said No Ships Have Broken Through Since the Start of the Blockade on Monday

Haaretz - US News - 3 days ago

Drugmakers raised prices on hundreds of drugs despite Trump deals, report finds

The findings raise questions about whether the administration’s “most favored nation” deals are having a meaningful impact on patients.

NBC News - Health - 3 days ago

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war

Infantino acknowledged it's not always possible to achieve the separation of sports and politics.

Boston Globe - Sports - 4 days ago

Musk's Grok AI chatbot is still making sexual deepfakes, despite X's promise to stop it

An NBC News review found dozens of AI-generated sexualized images of real women posted to X over the past month.

NBC News - Technology - 4 days ago

Brazil boss Ancelotti offers Neymar World Cup hope despite injury

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said star forward Neymar still has enough time to recover from recent injuries and regain the form needed to play at this...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 5 days ago

Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in March, much less than expected despite war impact

The producer price index was expected to increase 1.1% in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

CNBC - Business - 5 days ago

Stock market makes gains despite ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, reversing losses from war -- -

Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped back below $100 US a barrel on Monday, though its still up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war began in late February. The S&P 500, Dow Jones and NASDAQ all reversed their early losses to close up, as Wall Street holds out hope that a worst-case economic scenario can be avoided.

CBC News - Business - 6 days ago

Markets past 'peak fear and sell-off,' experts say, despite energy worries

Investors appear to have already priced in much of the geopolitical risks and are growing less reactive to headlines.

CNBC - World - 6 days ago

AO World profits at 'top end' of guidance despite cost pressures

The white goods and electricals retailer told shareholders that total revenues are expected to have grown by around 11% over the year to March.

Independent UK - Business - 9 days ago

Londoners urged to attend appointments despite resident doctors strike

Contingency plans have been put in place by hospital trusts across the country, but cancellations and delays are expected

Evening Standard - Health - 13 days ago

Despite having only a few ingredients, there's plenty that can go wrong with this delightful dessert.

A French pastry chef shows us how to make airy and light chocolate mousse. Despite having only a few ingredients, there's plenty that can go wrong with this delightful dessert.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 15 days ago

Pfizer to seek approval for Lyme disease vaccine candidate despite trial miss

Lyme disease is an illness caused by bacteria most commonly spread to humans from ticks. It can cause arthritis, muscle weakness and pain.

CNBC - Health - 23 days ago

Spring Breakers Determined To Vacation Despite Long Lines At Airport

Inside Edition caught up with spring breakers at Newark Airport and it seemed nothing was stopping them from getting away, even the prospect of endless lines at security.

Inside Edition - US News - 1 month ago

Oil prices rise on US inflation optimism despite OPEC supply concern

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled marginally higher on Friday after data showed an overall slowdown in US inflation, helping offset supply concerns as O...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 2 months ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Despite risks, Hong Kong teenagers turn to chatbots for counselling

Around 20 percent of secondary school students in Hong Kong exhibit moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress, but nearly half are reluctant to reach out when facing mental health issues.

Global Voices - Health - 6 months ago

Popular Chinese brands bet big on US consumers despite tariff threats

The United States has seen an influx of popular Chinese firms placing big bets on American consumers. Analysts say the conditions are ripe for companies to succeed in the US, but warn that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might stand in the way. Despite the ongoing trade war, brands like Luckin Coffee, Heytea, and Po

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 8 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 9 months ago