Entertainment
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Daryl Hannah Declares 'Slava Ukraine' While Presenting Oscar Award
Hollywood actress Daryl Hannah voiced her support for Ukraine while presenting an award at the Oscars, saying, "Slava Ukraine"—a phrase meaning "Glory to Ukraine."03 March 2025Read More... -
Mega Millions Jackpot Hits Estimated $944 Million for Christmas Eve Drawing
This Christmas Eve could bring an unforgettable gift for one lucky lottery player, as the Mega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $944 million — the largest December prize26 December 2024Read More... -
Americans Celebrate Independence Day with Unity and Festivities Across the Nation
Millions of Americans took a welcome break on Thursday for the Fourth of July, flocking to parades, fireworks shows, and barbecues, momentarily escaping the daily drumbeat of05 July 2024Read More... -
Justin Timberlake Arrested for DUI in The Hamptons, Police Confirm
Justin Timberlake was arrested in the Hamptons, New York, for allegedly driving under the influence, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.18 June 2024Read More... -
US Billionaire Plans Deep-Sea Expedition to Titanic Wreck
A US luxury real estate billionaire, Larry Connor, and deep-sea explorer, Patrick Lahey, are planning an ambitious submersible expedition to the Titanic wreck.29 May 2024Read More... -
US Justice Department to Sue Live Nation, Owner of Ticketmaster
The US Justice Department (DOJ) is preparing to file a competition lawsuit against entertainment giant Live Nation, potentially as early as Thursday, according to23 May 2024Read More... -
Disney Emerges Victorious After Intense Battle
Disney has emerged triumphant in a boardroom clash against critics who had accused the media conglomerate of mishandling its streaming strategy and losing its innovative edge.04 April 2024Read More...
Politics
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Trump Pulls $400M from Columbia University Over Alleged Antisemitism Failures
The Trump administration has announced the immediate withdrawal of $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing the institution's failure to protect Jewish students fromRead More... -
Trump Sparks Trade War with New Tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited fresh trade tensions by imposing steep tariffs on imports from America’s top three trading partners. As of Tuesday, a 25% tariff on goods from MexicoRead More... -
USAID Workers Bid Farewell as Trump Administration Slashes Foreign Aid
Workers at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) were granted brief access to their Washington headquarters on Thursday to collect their personalRead More... -
Putin 'Sacrificed His Sailors to Protect Nuclear Secrets' in Kursk Disaster, Bill Clinton Reveals
A new documentary has reignited global interest in one of Russia’s most devastating military tragedies—the sinking of the Kursk submarine—and the Kremlin’s response that followed.Read More... -
Jewish American Group HIAS Scrambles After Trump Administration Cuts Refugee Aid
HIAS, a Jewish American organization historically supported by the U.S. government to aid refugees fleeing conflict and persecution, is being forced to drastically scale back its operationsRead More...
Fashion
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Costco Offers Affordable Version of Anthropologie Mirror, Sparking Social Media Buzz
Costco shoppers are buzzing about a floor mirror that closely resembles a luxury mirror from Anthropologie but comes with a significantly lower price tag. The Anthropologie Luisa Mirror, pricedRead More... -
City Council Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month
This year, the Councilors acknowledged Hispanic leaders in Boston for their hard work, leadership and commitment to their communities. Recipients were awarded the Pilares de la HispanidadRead More... -
Hermès Resolves Patent Dispute with Skechers over Shoe Soles in New York
Hermès International SCA HRMS.PA, the French luxury fashion house, has settled a lawsuit brought by Skechers USA Inc SKX.N regarding alleged patent infringementRead More... -
Diamond Prices Firm After Supply Declines
Diamond trading was seasonally slow in December as the industry’s focus shifted to retail and as diamantaires took their end-of-year break. Sentiment received a boost from strong holidayRead More... -
Protesters target Polanski film at cinemas in Brussels
Feminist activists defaced cinemas in Brussels with angry condemnations of director Roman Polanski's latest film overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday.Read More... -
London Latino heartlands struggle for survival
Whenever London's South Americans go looking for a job, a helping hand, the flavours of home or a party with their compatriots, they head to the Latino indoor marketRead More... -
Tutankhamun sculpture’s London auction sparks Egyptian outcry
A 3,000-year-old head sculpture of an eternally-young Tutankhamun — the Egyptian pharaoh known as King Tut — goes under the hammer this week in London despite an outcry from Cairo.Read More... -
Four top British authors in novel anti-Brexit European crusade
Ken Follett, Lee Child, Kate Mosse and Jojo Moyes, four heavyweights of British literature, are launching a "Friendship Tour" of Europe to represent the 48 percent whoRead More... -
Zombies and women: London Men's Fashion Week wraps up
Models in zombie make-up and a growing number of women on the catwalks were among the eye-catching features of Men's Fashion Week, which wrapped up inRead More...
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Economics
Confidence among US homebuilders declined in March to its lowest level since August, weighed down by concerns over tariffs, rising construction costs, and economic uncertainty as the spring
Fort Knox, home to the U.S. Bullion Depository, has long been known for its fortress-like security and its role as a symbol of American financial strength. In addition to safeguarding a significant
President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Saturday imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, marking the first official action in his second-term trade war.
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has directed all federal agencies to pause the disbursement of grants and loans, according to an internal memorandum issued on
Thousands of Starbucks baristas are set to walk off the job on Christmas Eve, escalating a dayslong strike to 300 stores across dozens of cities and towns nationwide, according to the union
A potential partial government shutdown threatens to cost the U.S. travel industry an estimated $1 billion per week, with significant disruptions likely for travelers, according to the U.S. Travel
The U.S. budget deficit soared to $1.833 trillion for fiscal year 2024, marking the highest deficit outside of the pandemic period. Key drivers included federal debt interest surpassing $1 trillion
In July, sales of existing homes reversed a four-month downward trend, with a 1.3% increase compared to June, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.95
Contracts to purchase previously owned homes in the U.S. saw a significant rebound in June, driven by an improved housing supply and slightly moderated mortgage
The Pentagon has identified an additional $2 billion in accounting errors related to the ammunition, missiles, and other equipment sent to Ukraine, according to a U.S. government report