21 May 2026, 2:14 pm
Twitch began as an interactive streaming platform for people who wanted to share their love of gaming. Over time, it has evolved into a place to livestream almost anything, from cooking and music to, increasingly, politics. That shift has caught the attention of at least one young mayor who is keen to meet voters where they already are online. Related Articles Jealous JD Vance Stirs Running Mate Speculation After Trump–Mamdani BromanceMamdani Defends Warm Trump Ti…
21 May 2026, 2:12 pm
The annual event, presented by The Society Group, took over Cara Delevingne's Gramercy Park penthouse for a celebration of NYC's biggest brokers.
21 May 2026, 2:11 pm
SpaceX is set to launch the first test flight for its redesigned Super Heavy megarocket, the largest rocket ever built, from its new Texas launch pad.
21 May 2026, 2:09 pm
“Autobiography,” the critic John Berger said, “begins with a sense of being alone. It’s an orphan form.” Berger wrote these words weeks after the death of his mother, but he was speaking generally, about the project of remembrance which so many artists take up over the course of their lives. That loneliness—that orphanhood—is a matter of separation, a gap between the self as subject and author. We might approach who we once were, but if we are to descr…
21 May 2026, 2:07 pm
The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday ruled against four major cruise lines who docked ships in Cuba at the Port of Havana in a $440 million case.
21 May 2026, 2:05 pm
The YA romance follows best friends Nick and Fiona, who find their relationship tested on a weekend road trip.
21 May 2026, 2:04 pm
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are among the players set to be left out of Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad.
21 May 2026, 2:04 pm
Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) said he supports the Department of Justice’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund — and isn’t ruling out seeking money from the account for himself, Politico reports. …
21 May 2026, 2:03 pm
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday doubled down on his defense of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new “anti-weaponization” fund. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have criticized the controversial $1.776 billion fund, which was created to help those who believe they were wrongfully targeted by the government to settle their claims. Democrats……
21 May 2026, 2:03 pm
Police in Louisiana were called to help round up a mystery emu spotted wandering the city streets.
21 May 2026, 2:03 pm
Production has wrapped on “See Bot Run,” a horror-comedy mockumentary from Pluto Labs Films starring “Adults” breakout Amita Rao. “See Bot Run” follows “the overworked and underpaid employees of a struggling tech startup on the day of a high-stakes AI product launch that could make them millions,” per the official logline. “But when the company’s […]…
21 May 2026, 2:03 pm
Southampton's spying on rival clubs was authorised by manager Tonda Eckert and was a "contrived and determined plan from the top down to gain a competitive advantage", an independent disciplinary panel says.
21 May 2026, 2:02 pm
A slate of Democrats are airing their frustrations over the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) handling of an autopsy report of the party’s defeat in the 2024 presidential election. DNC Chair Ken Martin initially chose to keep the autopsy private, but he decided to release it Thursday after pushback. Former DNC Vice Chair David Hogg called……
21 May 2026, 2:01 pm
Anger over the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” settlement fund led the Senate to hit the brakes on moving ahead with a budget reconciliation package that would fund immigration enforcement. “There will not be a vote today,” said Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), an outspoken critic of the proposed legal compensation fund for people who believe……
21 May 2026, 2:00 pm
The “Life Is Strange” TV series adaptation at Amazon Prime Video is building out its main cast. Variety has learned exclusively that Tom Cullen, Leisha Hailey, Raúl Castillo, and Owen Teague are all set to star in the show alongside previously announced leads Maisy Stella and Tatum Grace Hopkins. The show is based on the […]…
21 May 2026, 2:00 pm
The Tribeca award winning dramedy about a Kurdish-Persian mother and her American daughter vacationing in the Azores after a major loss will hit theaters in June.
21 May 2026, 2:00 pm
Spotify is launching "Reserved," a new feature that will set aside concert tickets for Premium subscribers it identifies as an artist's most dedicated fans based on streams, shares, and other activity. "Getting concert tickets today can feel like a race you're set up to lose," Spotify wrote in a post on Thursday. "You show up at the right time, refresh endlessly, and still miss out. Too often, the experience is stressful, unpredictable, and disconnected from what sh…
21 May 2026, 2:00 pm
An ocean floor feast that’s bottomless The post When One Dead Whale Becomes a Decades-Long Buffet appeared first on Nautilus.
21 May 2026, 1:58 pm
Americans are left wondering how long they’re expected to absorb the economic fallout from a conflict happening thousands of miles away — a conflict that was supposed to last less than six weeks.
21 May 2026, 1:56 pm
A new Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll finds Americans overwhelmingly reject the idea of spending taxpayer money on President Trump’s new White House ballroom. Overall, 68% of adults said they opposed spending taxpayer money on security upgrades for the ballroom. A striking 57% oppose it strongly. Just 21% of adults said they support it.
21 May 2026, 1:55 pm
A Maryland Lottery player said a long line at a convenience store led to his buying a scratch-off lottery ticket and winning a $50,000 prize.
21 May 2026, 1:55 pm
Prince William visited Cornwall this afternoon, still basking in the glory of Aston Villa's Europa League triumph, having watched his beloved club defeat Freiburg in Istanbul just hours earlier.The Prince of Wales, who holds the title Duke of Cornwall when visiting the region, arrived at Nansledan sporting his team's colours with a blue shirt and claret tie in tribute to Wednesday night's historic victory.William toured areas of the Duchy of Cornwall's estate, and l…
21 May 2026, 1:54 pm
Rubio, a Cuban-American and vociferous opponent of Havana's government, described the island 145 kilometres from the US shore as a "failed state" as it suffers a major economic crisis.
21 May 2026, 1:53 pm
Senate Republicans have cancelled plans to begin voting this week on a budget reconciliation package that would provide approximately $70 billion to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029 amid a furious disagreement within their conference over the Trump administration’s proposal to establish a $1.8 billion compensation fund for MAGA allies. Senate Republicans emerging from a……
21 May 2026, 1:53 pm
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will testify before a House Appropriations Committee subpanel on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request — as airline travelers experience rising costs amid a jet fuel shortage sparked by the Iran war. The White House is seeking $26.6 billion in funding for the Department of Transportation, including plans for Federal Aviation……
21 May 2026, 1:53 pm
DNC Chair Ken Martin disowned the leaked “autopsy report” for the 2024 election calling it not “ready for primetime,” NOTUS reports. Said Martin: “I could not in good faith put the DNC’s stamp of approval on the report that was produced. After last November’s massive Democratic wins, I didn’t want to create a distraction, but by not putting the report out, I ended up creating an even bigger distraction. For that, I sincerely apologize.” CNN obtaine…
21 May 2026, 1:50 pm
Saudi Arabia has been directly hit by missiles and drones during the Iran war, but the country is hosting the all-important Muslim pilgrimage anyway.
21 May 2026, 1:49 pm
Maguire says he is ‘shocked and gutted’ not to be pickedThomas Tuchel to name his squad on Friday morningThomas Tuchel has left Harry Maguire “shocked and gutted” after omitting him from England’s World Cup squad and is also poised to find no place for Phil Foden.The Manchester United centre-half and Manchester City playmaker had hoped to be included in the 26-man party for the tournament this summer, which Tuchel will name at Wembley on Friday morning. Co…
21 May 2026, 1:49 pm
President Trump said he’s going to try to make his eldest son Don Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson this weekend, the New York Post reports. Said Trump: “He’d like me to go, but it’s going to be just a small little private affair, and I’m going to try and make it.” He added: “This is not good timing for me. Everything called Iran and other things.”…
21 May 2026, 1:48 pm
Stuart Broad says he was "surprised" England decided to recall fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins on 4 June.
21 May 2026, 1:47 pm
Billy Eichner knows he has a reputation for being loud, brash and in-your-face. When you find fame yelling questions at strangers on New York City streets as he did as the host of “Billy on the Street,” it’s bound to happen. And that is why his new memoir, “Billy on Billy,” was only released as […]…
21 May 2026, 1:47 pm
“President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had decided to postpone signing a highly anticipated AI executive order, after the White House had sent out invitations to executives from leading tech companies,” the Washington Post reports. Said Trump: “I didn’t like what I was seeing.”…
21 May 2026, 1:46 pm
The writer reflects on her origins in the genre, how BookTook has changed the publishing game and the ‘Heated Rivalry’ of it all (she hasn’t seen it, but it’s on her list, seriously).
21 May 2026, 1:46 pm
The agreement is exclusive for TV, and the streamer will also have a first look for film projects.
21 May 2026, 1:45 pm
New York will hold a lottery to give fans the opportunity to purchase $50 tickets to the 2026 World Cup, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday.
21 May 2026, 1:45 pm
On 13 May 2026, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar turned 70. Three days earlier, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to Bengaluru to mark the occasion in advance. At the Art of Living International Centre, Modi inaugurated the newly constructed meditation hall. Related Articles Backlash Over Modi Press Query: Norwegian Reporter Helle Lyng Loses Access to Instagram & FacebookWho Is The Bold Norwegian Reporter That Challenged India's Credibility In Oslo Press…
21 May 2026, 1:45 pm
While addressing a crowd of manufacturing workers in Missouri this week, Vice President J.D. Vance detailed how his staff is tirelessly working to root out fraud in the federal government. "There is a simple principle that I have, which is: If you are committing fraud against the American people, you should go to prison," Vance said. After waiting for the cheers to die down, he continued, "If you are a public official, and you are not fighting against fraud, you oug…
21 May 2026, 1:45 pm
First off, kudos to the Television Academy for finally doing something about the paltry talk and scripted variety categories. The return of a combined outstanding variety series category was necessary, given the decline in submissions as networks and streamers scale back on their talk and sketch show ambitions. Last year, the talk category only fronted […]…
21 May 2026, 1:45 pm
America’s 250 th anniversary this summer may be a bittersweet celebration, but Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, the Roots, Jill Scott, Seal, State Property, Kathy Sledge, Infinity Song and more special guests will celebrate it and Philadelphia’s legacy as the birthplace of the nation with a performance for “One Philly: Unity Concert For […]…
21 May 2026, 1:44 pm
Listen to Mr. Wonderful. …
21 May 2026, 1:44 pm
“You don’t have to be a rubber stamp for the president to support him and to align with him and also follow his agenda.” — Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), quoted by NewsNation.
21 May 2026, 1:44 pm
The boys filmed themselves laughing and encouraging each other as they raped two girls in separate attacks.
21 May 2026, 1:43 pm
President claims ‘I don’t need money for the ballroom’ as Senate Republicans expected to ditch $1bn funding plan amid fears of alienating votersSign up for the Breaking News US emailSenate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democrats spoke held a news conference, ahead of the vote-a-rama Thursday morning.“The Republican agenda is one big broken promise,” said Schumer, criticizing the Republican budget bill. …
21 May 2026, 1:41 pm
Africa CDC says restrictions could increase public health risks and highlight ‘deeper structural injustice’ in global healthA US travel ban for people coming from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in response to the Ebola outbreak could make the situation worse, critics have said.The outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday and continues to spread, with a new case reported in the DRC’s South K…
21 May 2026, 1:41 pm
Fox News commentator Brit Hume warned on Wednesday that President Trump’s decision to back a Republican challenger in Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) reelection race could weaken the GOP’s grasp on this Senate seat. Hume called the reasoning behind Trump’s endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in this contest “pretty flimsy on the president’s part.”……
21 May 2026, 1:38 pm
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is sending senators home until June, unable to chart a path forward on their reconciliation bill, Punchbowl News reports. Senate Republicans are furious about President Trump’s plan for a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who believe they were targeted by the government. Senators want to put restrictions on the fund as part of the reconciliation bill, which funds ICE and CBP. The House is expected to send members home…
21 May 2026, 1:37 pm
The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
21 May 2026, 1:37 pm
President Donald Trump, facing a Senate Republican mutiny, said Thursday that he doesn't "need money for the ballroom," drawing a distinction between the ballroom and proposed White House security improvements.
21 May 2026, 1:35 pm
Bloomberg: “A majority of Federal Reserve officials warned the central bank would likely need to consider raising interest rates if inflation continued to run persistently above their 2% target.” “In response to the same worries, ‘many’ officials during last month’s policy meeting called for the Fed to drop its easing bias and signal its next move could be an interest-rate increase, according to a record of the gathering.”…
21 May 2026, 1:35 pm
Left inset: Hester Johnson. Right inset: Devion Teague in court. Background: Hester Johnson's older sister, Iredell Washington, who held her during her final moments after Devion Teague allegedly shot the 75-year-old (KLAS/YouTube). A 78-year-old Nevada woman on a morning walk with her sister says she watched the 75-year-old sibling get gunned down by a mugger and then cradled her as she died — crying out, "Don't leave me here all by myself!" "Don't leave me, don'…
21 May 2026, 1:34 pm
Ruling annuls 2023 CHP leadership contest to depose Özgür Özel, in blow to Erdoğan’s rivalsA Turkish court has issued a ruling that effectively removes the head of the country’s main opposition party, in the latest blow to challengers of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.The ruling, issued by an appeals court in Ankara on Thursday, annulled a 2023 leadership contest within the Republican People’s party (CHP), deposing the party’s leader, Özgür Özel. Con…
21 May 2026, 1:33 pm
Sarah Kellen told lawmakers that convicted sex offender ‘sexually and psychologically abused me … and gaslit me’Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email One of Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistants has fiercely denied she was an accomplice of the convicted sex offender during a congressional interview, claiming she was “sexually and psychologically abused” by the late financier.“I am here today to answer your questions, to dispel rumors and co…
21 May 2026, 1:33 pm
Charles conferred LVO after his US visit on James Roscoe who had been standing in for Peter MandelsonA top diplomat who abruptly left his post at the British embassy in Washington earlier this week after standing in as interim ambassador for Peter Mandelson has been honoured by King Charles.No reason has yet been given for James Roscoe’s departure. An investigation is now under way into the leak of discussions at a meeting of the UK’s national security council.
21 May 2026, 1:32 pm
At Spotify's investor day in New York on Thursday, Gustav Söderström gave investors the sentence behind the new product line. "Today, there is no media player for both public and private content," he said, according to CNBC and entertainment-trade coverage of the event. "We believe Spotify will become that." The company had just introduced Studio by Spotify Labs, a desktop app that can draw on a user's email, calendar, notes and listening history to make private p…
21 May 2026, 1:30 pm
The ONS says net migration fell to 171,000 in the 12 months to the end of December from 331,000 a year earlier.
21 May 2026, 1:30 pm
A 56-year-old Haitian man being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in Arizona died from complications from an untreated tooth infection, a medical examiner's report released earlier this month found. Emmanuel Damas died on March 2 after being transferred to a local hospital from the Central Arizona Florence Correctional Center, a private correctional complex that houses ICE detainees. A report by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office,…
21 May 2026, 1:30 pm
Also: Hackers Stole From Verus Bridge, ThorChain and Echo ProtocolThis week, Forsage's co-founder was extradited to the U.S. over a $340M scam, hackers stole from Verus Bridge, ThorChain and Echo Protocol, ZachXBT alleged insider control behind LAB token surge, an Ohio man was sentenced in a Ponzi scheme case and crypto ATM scams cost Americans $388M in 2025.
21 May 2026, 1:29 pm
New York City’s top financial watchdog is urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to brace for what he believes could be a massive economic shakeup caused by artificial intelligence. According to the New York Post, city Comptroller Mark Levine warned Wednesday that AI could dramatically reshape the city’s economy and potentially slash billions from tax revenue if the technology leads to widespread job losses in office-based industries. Levine said there is effectively…
21 May 2026, 1:28 pm
Sword Interval by Ben Fleuter is a completed webcomic set in a parallel present where magic and monsters are a fact of life. It's a monster-hunting roadtrip with striking creature designs. Originally posted for vertical-scroll, the strip's currently being reposted in page-at-a-time format.Sword Interval is also a reboot (let's call it a second take) of his unfinished previous comic, Parallel Dementia (archive link). Or for a shorter read, The Beekeeper's Tale is a…
21 May 2026, 1:28 pm
Survivors are right to be angry at the nine years taken to reach this point. Those to blame for the fire must face justiceRelief at this week’s news that police are sending files to the Crown Prosecution Service, recommending charges against 77 individuals and organisations for their roles in the Grenfell Tower fire, is mixed with grief and anger. On 14 June the disaster’s survivors and their supporters will gather for the ninth annual silent walk around the wes…
21 May 2026, 1:26 pm
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, who announced the indictment Wednesday in Miami, said he expected former Cuban President Raúl Castro to appear in the U.S. for prosecution, either by "his own will or by another way."…
21 May 2026, 1:26 pm
President Donald Trump called off a signing ceremony Thursday for a new order on artificial intelligence because he worried it could dull America's edge on AI technology.
21 May 2026, 1:25 pm
The case concerns allegations of vote buying at the CHP congress in November 2023, with prosecutors alleging that Özgür Özel secured his election as party leader with promises of jobs and other kickbacks.
21 May 2026, 1:24 pm
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed an executive order Thursday aimed at addressing potential job losses from AI, as workers face an uncertain future with a technology that industry leaders themselves warn could have significant impacts on the labor market. The order directs state agencies to evaluate policies that provide support to displaced workers —……
21 May 2026, 1:23 pm
I can't claim that it's surprising to see Mitch Marner playing excellent hockey for a Stanley Cup contender, but it does still feel like a novelty. When Marner entered the attacking zone with the Golden Knights up 1-0, cut waaay to his right, and then salvaged the play with a one-timer set-up back to Pavel Dorofeyev, all I could think about was how much it must hurt to be watching from Toronto. https://youtu.be/gENZH-gJn5A?si=OLn1bY-fbNVSPDuZ&t=276 Marner is…
21 May 2026, 1:22 pm
Travel firm exits partnership after Panorama revealed allegations by three women against on-screen husbandsThe travel operator Tui has ended its sponsorship of the UK and Australian versions of Married at First Sight on Channel 4 after contestants on the former made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct.An edition of the BBC’s Panorama programme this week revealed allegations by two anonymous women that they had been raped by their on-screen husbands on the sh…
21 May 2026, 1:21 pm
Jens Berthel Askou leaves Motherwell to become head coach of Toulouse - what now for the Fir Park club?
21 May 2026, 1:19 pm
Bungie has announced the end of content updates for live service shooter Destiny 2, nearly nine years after launch.The studio behind Halo, which recently released extraction shooter Marathon, said it will release the final content update for Destiny 2 on June 9, 2026. Destiny 2 will remain playable despite active development ending.Bungie issued the following statement on social media today:For almost 12 years, we have had the joy and honor to explore the Destiny un…
21 May 2026, 1:19 pm
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21 May 2026, 1:18 pm
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin released an autopsy report of the 2024 presidential election. Martin noted he did not support the findings but said he wanted to ensure transparency, per The Hill, Martin’s was met with blowback for initially saying he would not publicly release the report of what went wrong after former Vice President Kamala Harris’s lost to President Donald Trump. “When I received the report late last year,…
21 May 2026, 1:18 pm
Pricing for 2026 World Cup has been under heavy scrutiny, including in New York where city mayor cuts limited tickets.
21 May 2026, 1:17 pm
Promising a commitment to "ambitious journalism and agenda-setting conversations," the 53-year-old younger son of Rupert Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand.
21 May 2026, 1:17 pm
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has announced on social media that he is not going to World Cup 2026.
21 May 2026, 1:16 pm
He typically stars as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch on HBO’s medical drama “The Pitt,” but Noah Wyle is now making a different kind of House call, advocating for healthcare worker-focused legislation at the Capitol. “Every major change in healthcare has started with somebody brave enough to say this is not working, it can be better,”……
21 May 2026, 1:15 pm
Chancellor says she will raise tax on global oil firms to help meet costs of plans and confirms delay to fuel duty increasesBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves will cut VAT to 5% on summer attractions such as theme parks and soft-play centres during the school holidays as she aims to ease the impact of the war in Iran on cash-strapped households.The chancellor told MPs on Thursday she would also raise more tax from global oil firms operating in the UK to h…
21 May 2026, 1:14 pm
Opposition have branded the move 'performative politics'…
21 May 2026, 1:14 pm
The section was part of the tower's original staircase linking the second and third floors; it was removed when lifts were installed in the 1980s.
21 May 2026, 1:13 pm
At the highly anticipated Survivor 50 finale on Wednesday host Jeff Probst had an all-time TV blunder where he by mistake spoiled who would be the last person to make the finale. 'So Now, We're Going to Watch Rizo lose' The gaff began as Probst was talking about the fire making challenge between Rizo and Johnathan. Related Articles Ambition Beyond Borders: How an NFL Team in London Might be Next, and Whether it Should or Can HappenSandy Fire Forces Over 43,000 Simi…
21 May 2026, 1:13 pm
More than 120,000 toys are impacted.
21 May 2026, 1:12 pm
Inset: Logan Keith Chewning (Tuscaloosa County Jail). Background: The 11000 block of Stone Ridge Court in Brookwood, Ala., where Chewning allegedly left his 1-year-old son to die in a hot car (Google Maps). An Alabama man is behind bars after he left his 1-year-old son to die in a hot car while he was boozing all day as temperatures in the Crimson Tide State soared above 90 degrees, cops say. Logan Keith Chewning, 30, is charged with manslaughter, per jail records.
21 May 2026, 1:12 pm
Inset, top to bottom: Angel Gustavo Galvan Flores and Jaziel Reyes Roman (Kent County Correctional Facility). Background: The bar where the defendants allegedly beat an unsuspecting victim, sending him to the ICU (WOOD). Two men in Michigan were arrested after they allegedly sucker punched a saloon patron, rendering him unconscious and "completely limp" before one of them "soccer kicked" the victim directly in the head, sending him to the ICU in critical condition.
21 May 2026, 1:11 pm
It comes after the US charged Raúl Castro with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
21 May 2026, 1:11 pm
A New Jersey resident shared footage of a black bear wandering up to a doorbell camera and triggering the bell with its snout.
21 May 2026, 1:11 pm
More than 120,000 toys are impacted.
21 May 2026, 1:08 pm
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21 May 2026, 1:08 pm
US forecasters say 2026 is likely to produce fewer named storms than normal but warn it only takes one hurricane to cause devastation, as Ben Rich explains.
21 May 2026, 1:07 pm
Restaurants across the nation are offering freebies and discounts, and a few are also organizing fundraisers for veterans' families.
21 May 2026, 1:07 pm
WWE superstar Ludwig Kaiser was arrested on Wednesday following an alleged battery last month in Orlando, Florida. This arrest has occurred at a terrible time for Ludwig Kaiser who is currently in a big push in his career. What did Kaiser Allegedly do? Related Articles Ambition Beyond Borders: How an NFL Team in London Might be Next, and Whether it Should or Can HappenGoogle's AI Makeover, Return of Smart Glasses Could Signal the End of Traditional Browsing as We Kn…
21 May 2026, 1:07 pm
The prime minister says Labour needs to "all pull together and fight", after a revolt against his leadership.
21 May 2026, 1:07 pm
Marine Atlan's drama follows a group of French high school students on a class trip to the ruins of Pompeii.
21 May 2026, 1:07 pm
Plans for a new tranche of upgrades for U.S. Army special operations MH-60M Black Hawk helicopters are heavily tied to continued progress, or lack thereof, on an improved engine. Work on the Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) is ongoing now, but there have also been threats to cancel it entirely in recent years, and its future remains murky. Officials from U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) talked about the intersection of future plans for the M…
21 May 2026, 1:05 pm
The nonbinding ruling is expected to be hailed as a victory by workers' groups and influence global labour relations.
21 May 2026, 1:04 pm
Private equity firms own nearly 3 million apartment units, about 13% of the total apartments across the country, according to a new analysis. (Photo by Robbie Sequeira/Stateline)Private equity firms own nearly 3 million apartment units, about 13% of the total apartments across the country, according to a new analysis from watchdog group Private Equity Stakeholder Project. And most have been fairly recent purchases. The companies acquired more than 1.7 million of t…
21 May 2026, 1:03 pm
The first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft destined for RAF service has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth, where it will continue its test and evaluation phase before being formally handed over to the RAF, according to the Royal Air Force. The aircraft, registered WT001, flew to Lossiemouth on 21 May from STS Aviation Services at Birmingham Airport, crewed by a mixed team of Boeing UK and RAF personnel. Test and evaluation is split between MOD Boscombe…
21 May 2026, 1:03 pm
The court's action leaves in place lower court rulings in favor of Joseph Clifton Smith, 55, who has been on death row roughly half his life after his conviction for beating a man to death in 1997.
21 May 2026, 1:02 pm
Forecasters are predicting an 82% chance El Niño will emerge between May and July of 2026.