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Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump’s economy in the midterms

Series of tremors near Tehran renews concerns over major quake risk

The tremors have been felt in an area close to the Mosha fault, one of Iran’s most active seismic zones.

UN resolution calls for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

UN resolution calls for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Raducanu to make return with wildcard in Strasbourg

Emma Raducanu will make her return to action in Strasbourg after being granted a wildcard, as she seeks crucial match practice before the French Open.

Man, 26, dies after car hit group of pedestrians

Tyler Fairman was one of five people struck by the car following a town centre altercation.

Man, 26, dies after car hit group of pedestrians

Tyler Fairman was one of five people struck by the car following a town centre altercation.

Silicon Valley’s A.I. Lobbying Blitz Reaches a Fever Pitch

OpenAI and Anthropic are opening offices in Washington, hiring lobbyists and spending more than ever to win over federal lawmakers.

Silicon Valley’s A.I. Lobbying Blitz Reaches a Fever Pitch

OpenAI and Anthropic are opening offices in Washington, hiring lobbyists and spending more than ever to win over federal lawmakers.

Army cuts training as service is short billions of dollars 

The Army is grappling with a sudden budget crunch and scrambling to slash training costs across broad swaths of the force, officials said.

China's Tencent sees boost from gaming, AI demand even as revenue comes in weaker than expected

The tech giant reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday.

China's Tencent sees boost from gaming, AI demand even as revenue comes in weaker than expected

The tech giant reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday.

China's Tencent sees boost from gaming, AI demand even as revenue comes in weaker than expected

The tech giant reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday.

China's Tencent sees boost from gaming, AI demand even as revenue comes in weaker than expected

The tech giant reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday.

China's Tencent sees boost from gaming, AI demand even as revenue comes in weaker than expected

The tech giant reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday.

Iran live updates: Trump says Iran will make a deal or be 'decimated'

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Stellantis’ Leapmotor partnership points to a wider — and riskier— industry gamble

A recent tie-up between Jeep maker Stellantis and China's Leapmotor is seen as a watershed moment for the future of European carmaking.

Stellantis’ Leapmotor partnership points to a wider — and riskier— industry gamble

A recent tie-up between Jeep maker Stellantis and China's Leapmotor is seen as a watershed moment for the future of European carmaking.

Stellantis’ Leapmotor partnership points to a wider — and riskier— industry gamble

A recent tie-up between Jeep maker Stellantis and China's Leapmotor is seen as a watershed moment for the future of European carmaking.

Magnus the wandering walrus swaps Scotland for Norway

The young male - who was named Magnus during his travels - is spotted again after crossing the North Sea.

Car showroom 'gutted' and vehicles destroyed by fire

The fire service were called to the incident near Garvagh, County Londonderry, early on Wednesday morning.

‘Knight Rider’ car hit with NYC speeding ticket — despite sitting on display inside Illinois museum

The museum said the vehicle — a black 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am replica — has not left its display in Illinois and has been parked there for years.

Alleged scammer extradited after hacking attempt on BTS star

The suspect allegedly tried to transfer millions of dollars worth of shares from Jungkook's account.

Russia-Ukraine War Shows Cease-Fires Have Lost Meaning Under Trump

Temporary truces have become a tool of performative diplomacy, an end in themselves rather than a prelude to a lasting settlement, analysts say.

What You Need to Know About the Federal Gas Tax

President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.

What You Need to Know About the Federal Gas Tax

President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.

What You Need to Know About the Federal Gas Tax

President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.

What You Need to Know About the Federal Gas Tax

President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.

Will Airbnb Gain Ground in New York?

The home-sharing company has largely been shut out in the city, but it is fighting back and trying to get Black homeowners on its side.

Notable Researchers Join $4 Billion Effort to Build Self-Improving A.I.

Recursive Superintelligence, founded by former Google, Meta and OpenAI researchers, is part of a growing effort to automate the creation of artificial intelligence.

Tired of Hacked Passwords? Help Is on the Way.

Apps from Apple, Google and others can assist in making your online accounts more secure, even as new ways of logging in continue to take off.

Can Three Auction Houses Sell $2.6 Billion Worth of Art in One Week?

Five luxury artworks hold the key to the spring season, one of the most anticipated sales in years. Major buyers are looking past female and younger artists and toward tradition.

Tired of Hacked Passwords? Help Is on the Way.

Apps from Apple, Google and others can assist in making your online accounts more secure, even as new ways of logging in continue to take off.

Can Three Auction Houses Sell $2.6 Billion Worth of Art in One Week?

Five luxury artworks hold the key to the spring season, one of the most anticipated sales in years. Major buyers are looking past female and younger artists and toward tradition.

Tired of Hacked Passwords? Help Is on the Way.

Apps from Apple, Google and others can assist in making your online accounts more secure, even as new ways of logging in continue to take off.

Are These the Bones of the Fourth Musketeer? This Dutch Village Hopes So.

Wolder, near the Belgian border, is waiting to see if the skeleton it dug up in a church is Count d’Artagnan, from Alexandre Dumas’s tale.

Where Did All the AK-47s Go?

A family of guns that was once ubiquitous in the U.S. firearms marketplace has started to vanish for a variety of reasons.

Andreessen Horowitz Is Playing Politics Like No Other

“If you think there’s a lot of money in politics now,” Marc Andreessen said in 2000, “you haven’t seen anything yet.” His firm is now the biggest known spender on this campaign cycle.

Your School District Is Probably Scoring Worse Than 10 Years Ago

The drops in U.S. scores go beyond the pandemic and cut across income, geographic and racial divides, new data shows.

Andreessen Horowitz Is Playing Politics Like No Other

“If you think there’s a lot of money in politics now,” Marc Andreessen said in 2000, “you haven’t seen anything yet.” His firm is now the biggest known spender on this campaign cycle.

Unusual flood of money from a veterans group roils Iowa Senate primary

VoteVets is spending millions to boost a Paralympic gold medalist over a state Senator who's seen as more liberal in a race that Democrats say they have a shot to win.

Takeaways from the nation’s oddest Senate primary

Nebraska Democrats knew they couldn’t unseat a GOP senator, so they backed an independent and fielded a candidate who promised to drop out if she won. Then it got complicated.

White House aims to link U.S. history and Christianity in 9-hour prayer festival

Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio and Mike Johnson will speak at the event, arguing that the founders wanted the U.S. to be explicitly Christian.

Trump arrives in China with lowered ambitions, hoping for deals

Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers.

Trump arrives in China with lowered ambitions, hoping for deals

Beijing is set to press the president on Taiwan, and he has indicated an openness to rethinking the degree of U.S. support for the island, alarming its backers.

As the Kremlin throttles internet access, Russians find scrappy work-arounds

As Putin imposes Iran-style controls, citing security concerns, many Russian fear losing their connection to the global internet.

Hezbollah’s unjammable drones pose new threat to Israel

The cheap weapons have helped the militants rearm despite the loss of a sponsor in Syria and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Corpus Christi Faces Water Crisis as Drought and Industrial Growth Strain Supply

Rising demand, municipal dysfunction and drought have pushed Corpus Christi to the edge of a water emergency, offering a cautionary tale for the rest of the country.

5 Great Stargazing Trains

On nighttime excursions in dark-sky hot spots like Norway, New Zealand and Nevada, all you have to do is relax and look up. The stars will do the rest.

Lithuania’s Peat Bogs Could Help the Climate and Defend the Border, Too

Lithuanian officials hope restored peat bogs can reinforce the border in addition to locking away planet-warming carbon.

Trump arrives in China with lowered ambitions, hoping for deals

Beijing is set to press the president on Taiwan, and he has indicated an openness to rethinking the degree of U.S. support for the island, alarming its backers.

As the Kremlin throttles internet access, Russians find scrappy work-arounds

As Putin imposes Iran-style controls, citing security concerns, many Russian fear losing their connection to the global internet.

Hezbollah’s unjammable drones pose new threat to Israel

The cheap weapons have helped the militants rearm despite the loss of a sponsor in Syria and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Firefighter travels 600 miles to college graduation of baby he helped deliver years ago

They’ve maintained a special bond through the years, getting together to celebrate milestones like her birthdays and his retirement.

Gulf Countries Arrest Shiite ‘Traitors’ Amid War With Iran

Dozens of Gulf citizens have been accused of belonging to Iran-linked terrorism cells as the war accelerates a shift toward deeper authoritarianism in the region.

Possible Illinois hantavirus case not linked to outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship

A potential hantavirus case not linked to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has been reported in Illinois, according to the state’s health agency. 

Trump Tower Deal in Australia Falls Apart And a Blame Game Begins

The property developer says the war in Iran and Trump’s ‘unpopularity’ contributed to the collapse of a plan for a 91-story building on the Gold Coast.

World's first international football stadium given protected status

The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history.

World's first international football stadium given protected status

The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history.

Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies after cancer battle

The 213cm centre, who publicly came out as gay in 2013, had been battling a brain tumour.

How Silicon Valley giants are turning into war contractors

Palantir, Anduril, Google and other tech giants are selling AI-powered, computer-guided weapons systems.

US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason

Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why

Asian shares trade mixed as AI excitement fades and war worries continue

Asian shares are trading mixed, as the enthusiasm over AI and other technology stocks gradually faded, braking Wall Street’s record-setting run

Cruise ship passenger making best of quarantine in US after hantavirus outbreak

When Jake Rosmarin boarded the MV Hondius, he gleefully posted on social media that the ship would be home for 35 days as he and more than 100 other passengers and crew were to travel across the South Atlantic

Japan's SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments

Japanese technology investor Softbank Group says profits for the fiscal year through March zoomed by nearly five-fold as its AI investments paid off

Vegas visits Anaheim with 3-2 series lead

The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series

Buffalo, Montreal face off with series tied 2-2

The Buffalo Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens in game five of the second round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 2-2

US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason

Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why

Japan's SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments

Japanese technology investor Softbank Group says profits for the fiscal year through March zoomed by nearly five-fold as its AI investments paid off

Asian shares trade mixed as AI excitement fades and war worries continue

Asian shares are trading mixed, as the enthusiasm over AI and other technology stocks gradually faded, braking Wall Street’s record-setting run

A rare sanctuary in Congo looks after baby bonobos away from poaching threat

A sanctuary on the outskirts of Congo's capital of Kinshasa is the world’s only sanctuary for orphaned bonobos, usually rescued from poachers

Japan's SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments

Japanese technology investor Softbank Group says profits for the fiscal year through March zoomed by nearly five-fold as its AI investments paid off

Messi doubles MLS base salary to make $28m a year at Inter Miami

Miami and Argentina player earns more than twice as much as the second-highest-paid player in Major League Soccer.

Men wrongly accused of grisly yogurt shop murders in Texas reach $35 million settlement with city

They were finally declared innocent by a judge in February after investigators determined the crime was committed by a suspect who died in 1999.

Trump set to meet with Xi in Beijing as war and inflation weigh on his presidency

President Donald Trump is set to land in Beijing on Wednesday for a highly-anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

'Our homes are two minutes from each other but a peace wall makes it 20 minutes'

Living on opposite sides of a so-called peaceline, they have had to overcome a psychological as well as a physical barrier.

'Our homes are two minutes from each other but a peace wall makes it 20 minutes'

Living on opposite sides of a so-called peaceline, they have had to overcome a psychological as well as a physical barrier.

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Ukraine hits Russia's energy targets after US-brokered ceasefire ends - Reuters

Ukraine hits Russia's energy targets after US-brokered ceasefire ends  Reuters

Cruise ship passenger making best of quarantine in US after hantavirus outbreak

When Jake Rosmarin boarded the MV Hondius, he gleefully posted on social media that the ship would be home for 35 days as he and more than 100 other passengers and crew were to travel across the South Atlantic

Cruise ship passenger making best of quarantine in US after hantavirus outbreak

When Jake Rosmarin boarded the MV Hondius, he gleefully posted on social media that the ship would be home for 35 days as he and more than 100 other passengers and crew were to travel across the South Atlantic

BYD in talks with Stellantis and others about taking Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters

BYD in talks with Stellantis and others about taking Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports  Reuters

Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests

The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.

UK's Intertek set to back $12.7 billion EQT takeover bid after three refusals - Reuters

UK's Intertek set to back $12.7 billion EQT takeover bid after three refusals  Reuters

UK's Intertek set to back $12.7 billion EQT takeover bid after three refusals - Reuters

UK's Intertek set to back $12.7 billion EQT takeover bid after three refusals  Reuters

Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme D’Or as Cannes flaunts star power despite Hollywood's retreat

The red carpet has been rolled out at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in the South of France

What a US gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump

President Donald Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax to ease financial strain from high fuel prices during the war with Iran

Chris Mason: Why a quick meeting is overshadowing the King's Speech

The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues.

Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech

The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues.

Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech

The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues.

Federal judge rules ICE in Colorado violated order limiting warrantless arrests

A federal judge has ruled that immigration officers in Colorado have violated his order limiting when they can arrest people without a warrant

FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange

FBI Director Kash Patel has strongly denied allegations of excessive drinking on the job

As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warning

American presidents have navigated a verbal tightrope for nearly 50 years regarding official U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China

Bahamians head to polls in snap election

Bahamians headed to the polls in a general election preceded by intense, sometimes heated, campaigning across the islands that make up The Bahamas

Shelley Capito wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia

Shelley Capito wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia

Carol Miller wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District

Carol Miller wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District

'Ciao Kate': Crowds gathering for Catherine's comeback tour to Italy

The Princess of Wales will travel to to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

'Ciao Kate': Crowds gathering for Catherine's comeback tour to Italy

The Princess of Wales will travel to to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

'Ciao Kate': Crowds gathering for Catherine's comeback tour to Italy

The Princess of Wales will travel to to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coach

The Philadelphia 76ers fired president Daryl Morey on Tuesday and decided to keep Nick Nurse as their coach after the team was swept in the Eastern Conference semifinals

Watch: Wes Streeting leaves No 10 - minutes after arrival

Health Secretary Wes Streeting leaves No 10 less than 20 minutes after arriving for a meeting with the prime minister.

Watch: Wes Streeting leaves No 10 - minutes after arrival

Health Secretary Wes Streeting leaves No 10 less than 20 minutes after arriving for a meeting with the prime minister.

Watch: Wes Streeting leaves No 10 - minutes after arrival

Health Secretary Wes Streeting leaves No 10 less than 20 minutes after arriving for a meeting with the prime minister.

Texas treasurer told officer she thought she was ‘in heaven’ before being arrested for DWI: cops

The treasurer of Harris County, Texas, allegedly told cops she thought she was “in heaven” before she was arrested on a DWI charge. 

Brickbat: Red Meat Issues

Amsterdam has banned advertisements for both meat and fossil fuels as part of its plan to fight climate change. Since May 1, ads for things such as burgers, gasoline-powered cars, airlines, and cruise vacations have been removed from billboards, tram stops, and metro stations across the city. City leaders say the goal is to help Amsterdam become ca…

European markets open higher, UK gilts rally as PM Starmer defies calls to quit

European stocks are expected to buck the negative sentiment seen in Tuesday's session by opening higher on Wednesday.

European markets open higher, UK gilts rally as PM Starmer defies calls to quit

European stocks are expected to buck the negative sentiment seen in Tuesday's session by opening higher on Wednesday.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy warns of incoming Russian drone attacks during daylight - Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy warns of incoming Russian drone attacks during daylight  Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy warns of incoming Russian drone attacks during daylight - Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy warns of incoming Russian drone attacks during daylight  Reuters

Michigan ‘ghost’ fugitive Richard Werstine accused of killing rock singer arrested in Panama after 30 years on the run

A Michigan fugitive who allegedly murdered his best friend and rock singer roommate was arrested as authorities discovered he'd been hiding in Central America as a "ghost" for over three decades.

McIlroy set to play in US PGA despite toe injury

Rory McIlroy is a different man compared with the tetchy figure who shunned the media for much of last year's PGA Championship, writes Iain Carter.

China’s Xi expected to press Trump on Taiwan, tariffs during summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to seek concessions on arms sales to Taiwan, analysts say.

Iran war day 75: Trump-Xi talks loom in Beijing as tensions rise in Gulf

Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping as tensions over the Iran war continue to escalate.

Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push - Reuters

Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push  Reuters

Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push - Reuters

Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push  Reuters

Jamie Dimon warns JP Morgan may rethink new London office if 'very smart' Starmer is ousted as UK PM

Starmer's leadership is under pressure, sparking concern in the bond market.

Jamie Dimon warns JP Morgan may rethink new London office if 'very smart' Starmer is ousted as UK PM

Starmer's leadership is under pressure, sparking concern in the bond market.

Wembanyama returns, Spurs rout Wolves for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff series

Wembanyama scores 27 points on return from ejection as San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 in Game 5.

From 'The Hills' villain to LA mayoral contender: Spencer Pratt’s viral campaign

Spencer Pratt, known for his role on the reality television show "The Hills," is running for mayor of Los Angeles

UK PM Starmer meets rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing

UK PM, who is battling to remain in his job amid the resignations of ministers, is expected to hold talks with Streeting.

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip

A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip

A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

King Charles III will lay out UK government agenda as Starmer clings to job

King Charles III will deliver his prime minister’s legislative program for the coming year to lawmakers with all the pomp and historic trappings that accompany the ceremonial state opening for Parliament

Trump and Xi to meet in Beijing: The key issues shaping the China summit

Trump and Xi meet as trade, Taiwan and the Iran war dominate a high-stakes US-China summit.

Macron faces backlash after interrupting Africa summit panel in Kenya

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after interrupting a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya

US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason

Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why

Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockade

The struggles of Iran's economy are testing its ability to withstand the war and defy Washington’s demands

SoftBank posts $46 billion gain at Vision Fund driven mainly by massive OpenAI bet

SoftBank booked a yearly gain of $46 billion at its Vision Fund driven in large part by the huge rise in value of its investment in OpenAI.

SoftBank posts $46 billion gain at Vision Fund driven mainly by massive OpenAI bet

SoftBank booked a yearly gain of $46 billion at its Vision Fund driven in large part by the huge rise in value of its investment in OpenAI.

SoftBank posts $46 billion gain at Vision Fund driven mainly by massive OpenAI bet

SoftBank booked a yearly gain of $46 billion at its Vision Fund driven in large part by the huge rise in value of its investment in OpenAI.

SoftBank posts $46 billion gain at Vision Fund driven mainly by massive OpenAI bet

SoftBank booked a yearly gain of $46 billion at its Vision Fund driven in large part by the huge rise in value of its investment in OpenAI.

SoftBank posts $46 billion gain at Vision Fund driven mainly by massive OpenAI bet

SoftBank booked a yearly gain of $46 billion at its Vision Fund driven in large part by the huge rise in value of its investment in OpenAI.

Oregon homecoming derailed for injured Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally

Talk about a bummer. Oregon Ducks greats Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally are sidelined for the Liberty’s only trip to Portland this season.

The nation's students are deep in a reading recession. Here's how L.A. and California fit in

Student reading scores were declining before the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, the slide got worse. Recent bright spots of progress include Compton, L.A. and Modesto.

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Why Are Some People Mosquito Magnets?

fjo3 shares a report from Phys.org: Ever felt like mosquitoes bite you while ignoring everyone else? Scientists are now making progress in deciphering the complex chemical cocktail that makes particular people more enticing to these disease-spreading bloodsuckers. "It's not a misconception -- mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others…

Anduril Raises $5 Billion in Funding and Is Valued at $61 Billion

The start-up, which makes A.I.-backed weapons, was valued at $61 billion in the financing round, double what it was a year ago.

In diplomacy, pomp and protocol matter, especially when Trump goes to China

President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is drawing attention for the spectacle China might present

Lynne Walz wins Democratic nomination for governor in Nebraska

Lynne Walz wins Democratic nomination for governor in Nebraska

Jim Pillen wins Republican nomination for governor in Nebraska

Jim Pillen wins Republican nomination for governor in Nebraska

Pete Ricketts wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska

Pete Ricketts wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska

Twenty-two people set to leave hospital after hantavirus isolation

The passengers and crew will have spent 72-hours isolating at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside.

Twenty-two people set to leave hospital after hantavirus isolation

The passengers and crew will have spent 72-hours isolating at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside.

Angel Martinez homers, Guardians strike out 13 and top Angels 3-2 to continue home dominance of LA

Angel Martinez homered and Cleveland’s pitchers recorded 13 strikeouts as the Guardians continued their home mastery of Los Angeles by beating the Angels 3-2

Cindy Burbank wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska

Cindy Burbank wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska

Gutierres converts late penalty to give Boston a 2-1 win over Orlando

Amanda Gutierres converted a penalty kick in stoppage time and the Boston Legacy came from behind to defeat the Orlando Pride 2-1 on Tuesday night

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Paul Skenes allowed two hits and struck out a season-high 10 over eight dominant innings to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1

Goldschmidt, Grisham HRs lead Yankees past Orioles 6-2

Paul Goldschmidt homered on the first pitch of the game, Trent Grisham hit a three-run shot and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 to end a four-game losing streak

$4.8M settlement reached over Louisiana traffic stop death, AP sources say

An agreement says a tentative $4.85 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit over the death of a Black man who was punched, kicked and stunned by five white Louisiana State Police troopers during a roadside arrest

Schwarber homers for 5th straight game, Mattingly earns 900th win as Phillies beat Red Sox 2-1

Kyle Schwarber tied a Phillies record by homering for the fifth consecutive game, hitting his major league-high 17th to lead Philadelphia over the Boston Red Sox 2-1 and give Don Mattingly his 900th managerial win

Dodgers give Shohei Ohtani a DH break for 2 days amid his offensive slump

Shohei Ohtani is getting a break from batting for two days

Allisha Gray scores 26, Angel Reese gets another double-double, and the Dream beat the Wings 77-72

Allisha Gray scored 26 points, Angel Reese had 12 points and 16 rebounds for her 51st career double-double, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Dallas Wings 77-72

Benson breaks tie on birthday, Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to even series

Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series

James Wood hits 12th homer and Nationals go deep season-high 6 times in 10-4 win over Reds

James Wood hit his 12th home run of the season, and Luis Garcia Jr. and Daylen Lile each went deep twice as part of a six-homer night by the Washington Nationals in a 10-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds

Grant Holmes and 3 relievers pitch 1-hitter against Cubs, leading MLB-best Braves to 5-2 win

Grant Holmes combined with three relievers on a one-hitter, Austin Riley and Mike Yastrzemski homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 in the opener of a three-game set between the National League’s top teams

King Charles III will lay out UK government agenda as Starmer’s job hangs in the balance

King Charles III looks up as he reads the King's Speech, during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords in London on July 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool, File)2026-05-13T04:28:16Z LONDON (AP) — King Charles III on Wednesday will deliver the government’s legislative program for the coming year to lawmakers with all the p…

Asian shares trade mixed as AI excitement fades and war worries continue

A dealer talks on the phone at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)2026-05-13T02:49:58Z TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares traded mixed early Wednesday, as fading enthusiasm over AI and other technology stocks gradually put the brakes on Wall Street’s record-setting run.Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 2…

US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren’t the only reason

A person looks at the fresh fish at a grocery store Monday, May 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)2026-05-13T04:20:00Z Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why.Prices for food eaten at home rose 2.9% in April compared to the same…

Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran’s ability to withstand war and US blockade

A Revolutionary Guard soldier stands at the counter of a fast food restaurant in northern Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)2026-05-13T04:06:20Z TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz is throttling the world’s energy supplies and inflicting global economic pain, but the struggles of the Islamic Republic’s o…

In diplomacy, pomp and protocol matter, especially when Trump goes to China

Members of an honor guard march as they prepare for a welcome ceremony for visiting U.S. President Donald Trump outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)2026-05-13T01:01:12Z WASHINGTON (AP) — From the moment President Donald Trump lands in Beijing on Wednesday, all eyes will be on how much of a specta…

Poulin’s power-play goal lifts Victoire past Frost, Montreal to play Ottawa in final

The Montreal Victoire are heading to their first Walter Cup final as they defeated the two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost 2-1 at Place Bell on Tuesday night in the fifth and deciding game of their Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal

Bailey Ober pitches his first career shutout, Buxton steals home as the Twins beat the Marlins 3-0

Bailey Ober threw a two-hitter for his first career shutout, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night in their series opener

Adrian Smith wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District

Adrian Smith wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District

Rachel Anderson wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia

Rachel Anderson wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia

Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi - Reuters

Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi  Reuters

Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi - Reuters

Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi  Reuters

MacKenzie Gore works career-best 8 innings as Rangers beat Diamondbacks 7-4

MacKenzie Gore allowed three hits in a career-high eight innings, Joc Pederson and Ezequiel Duran homered, and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4

Wembanyama returns with a huge performance as the Spurs beat the Wolves 126-97 for a 3-2 lead

Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their se...

Hill's second pinch homer of season leads White Sox over Royals 6-5

Pinch-hitter Derek Hill homered to break an eighth-inning tie after Chicago wasted a three-run lead, and the White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 for their third straight win

Taylor Walls drives in go-ahead run in 10th and Rays beat Blue Jays 7-6 for 16th win in 18

Taylor Walls put the Rays ahead with an RBI single in the 10th inning and later scored on Jonathan Aranda’s sacrifice fly, and Tampa Bay held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 for its 16th win in 18 games

A.J. Ewing provides a boost in his MLB debut, leading the Mets to a 10-2 win over the Tigers

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Joey Ortiz hits his first homer in almost 10 months as Brewers beat Padres 6-4 for 5th straight win

Joey Ortiz homered for the first time in nearly 10 months and drove in two runs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 6-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory

Tens of thousands protest in Argentina over Milei university cuts

Argentines protest Javier Milei’s deep cuts to tuition-free universities as staff wages plunge and funding law stalls.

Asian shares trade mixed as AI excitement fades and war worries continue

Asian shares are trading mixed, as the enthusiasm over AI and other technology stocks gradually faded, braking Wall Street’s record-setting run

Vince George wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District

Vince George wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in West Virginia's 1st Congressional District

Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply

The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink

Canzone’s first career grand slam sparks Mariners’ 10-2 rout of the Astros

Dominic Canzone hit his first career grand slam and Randy Arozarena went 4 for 4 with a homer and three RBIs to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 10-2 rout of the Houston Astros on Tuesday night

Brad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget that

Brad Raffensperger is trying to reintroduce himself to Georgia Republicans as he runs for governor

Giants beat Dodgers 6-2 as Bader and Haase hit back-to-back homers off Yamamoto

Harrison Bader and Eric Haase hit back-to-back homers for the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning, leading them to a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers

Dorofeyev scores in OT to give Golden Knights 3-2 win over Ducks and 3-2 series lead

Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second goal of the game at 4:10 of overtime to give Vegas a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, moving the Golden Knights a victory away from advancing to the Western Conference final

Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang are in a HBO doc on being Asian American, Pacific Islander

Timed for release during AAPI Heritage Month, “The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas” has dropped on HBO Max

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Mega Millions

The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 17-32-35-40-47, Mega Ball: 17, Megaplier:

Nia Coffey hits late 3-pointer in the Lynx's 88-84 win over the Mercury

Natasha Howard had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Nia Coffey made a wide-open 3-pointer with 25.6 seconds left for a four-point lead, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-84 on Tuesday night

Sarah Ashlee Barker makes putback before buzzer and the Fire beat the Liberty 98-96 for 1st win

Bridget Carleton had a career-high 26 points and five 3-pointers, Sarah Ashlee Barker made a putback just before the buzzer and expansion Portland beat the New York Liberty 98-96 on Tuesday night for the Fire’s first victory

JJ Wetherholt hits a 2-run homer and Cardinals jump on Athletics early in 6-4 win

JJ Wetherholt hit a two-run homer, José Fermín drove in two with a double and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Athletics 6-4

A rare sanctuary in Congo looks after baby bonobos away from poaching threat

A sanctuary on the outskirts of Congo's capital of Kinshasa is the world’s only sanctuary for orphaned bonobos, usually rescued from poachers

US-China head-to-head: Explained in 11 maps and charts

Before President Trump’s visit to Beijing, Al Jazeera compares the US and China on economics, military and resources.

Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry Asia

Panicked consumers in hard-hit Asia are turning to rooftop solar power as costs climb due to the Iran war

Britain Has Had 5 Leaders in a Decade. Is It About to Get Another?

The promise of Keir Starmer’s Labour Party in 2024 was renewed stability — but that now appears to be under threat.

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. off to slow start in contract year: ‘not swinging well’

BALTIMORE — For most of the early going, Smooth Jazz has been on mute for the Yankees. But Jazz Chisholm Jr. said before Yankees’ 6-2 win over the Orioles Tuesday he is “working my butt off every day to get back” to the player he is capable of being, and the one the Yankees need...

Las Vegas high school student with history of anger issues charged with murder of 61-year-old homeless woman

Detectives determined the woman had been "battered at some point during the night."

BP buys 40% stake in Uzbekistan oil and gas blocks - Reuters

BP buys 40% stake in Uzbekistan oil and gas blocks  Reuters

BP buys 40% stake in Uzbekistan oil and gas blocks - Reuters

BP buys 40% stake in Uzbekistan oil and gas blocks  Reuters

Russia's Lavrov says 'nothing is happening' with US-Russia relations - Reuters

Russia's Lavrov says 'nothing is happening' with US-Russia relations  Reuters

Russia's Lavrov says 'nothing is happening' with US-Russia relations - Reuters

Russia's Lavrov says 'nothing is happening' with US-Russia relations  Reuters

What do Japanese crisps have to do with the Iran war?

Calbee says it will temporarily switch to black and white packaging as ink supplies have been disrupted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Patients of retired dentist warned of bloodborne viruses, including HIV

Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic.

Trump heading to China for high-stakes meeting with Xi

Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Trump heading to China for high-stakes meeting with Xi

Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Trump heading to China for high-stakes meeting with Xi

Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Spring temperatures to bounce back next week after cold snap

A flip from northerly to southerly winds will bring warmer weather across the UK next week but as Ben Rich explains that does not necessarily mean sunshine.

Will Middlesbrough-Southampton play-off have a decisive third act?

Despite a 2-1 win for Southampton, allegations of spying means the outcome of their play-off with Middlesbrough is still not decided.

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr kept waiting for Saudi Pro League title by own goal

Goalkeeper Bento's bizarre injury-time own goal denies Al-Nassr a title-crowning 1-0 win over rivals Al Hilal at home.

Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal - Reuters

Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal  Reuters

Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal - Reuters

Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal  Reuters

Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure - Reuters

Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure  Reuters

More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material

The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.

More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material

The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.

Two alligators caught on video brawling on Florida mother’s front porch — just feet from sleeping baby inside

"I just warned everybody else in the neighborhood, like, watch your kids. Watch the dogs. Because it was, it was fast and they were powerful."

Bahrain-led UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz gains support of 112 nations

The resolution calls for free navigation through the strait and an end to Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbours.

CNBC Daily Open: Huang on, Nvidia is on the China trip

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang becomes a last-minute addition to the Trump administration's trip to China, despite restrictions in working with Beijing.

Shohei Ohtani’s slump-busting home run not enough to stop Dodgers’ skid in loss to Giants

For a brief moment Tuesday night, smiles and laughter returned to the Dodgers dugout. But it didn't last.

High school boys volleyball: City Section Tuesday playoff scores and Wednesday pairings

The CIF City Section high school boys volleyball playoff results from Tuesday and the upcoming schedule.

High school baseball: Southern Section playoff scores and updated schedules

Updated CIF Southern Section high school baseball playoff scores and schedules. Teams opened with pool play before switching to a single-elimination format.

Oregon teen dies month after proposing to high school sweetheart when doctors failed to remove ‘plant matter’ from stitched wound: lawsuit

When a doctor finally cut the wound open, they discovered "over 12 pieces of organic plant matter, including twigs, pine needles, and moss," the lawsuit said.

Liverpool owners face dilemma - stick or twist with Slot?

Liverpool owners FSG face a dilemma as they consider whether to react to growing fan dissent against Arne Slot, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: Starmer’s EU push faces a harsh political reality

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has alighted on resetting relations with Europe as a way of reviving his flagging popularity.

CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: Starmer’s EU push faces a harsh political reality

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has alighted on resetting relations with Europe as a way of reviving his flagging popularity.

CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: Starmer’s EU push faces a harsh political reality

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has alighted on resetting relations with Europe as a way of reviving his flagging popularity.

High school baseball: City Section Tuesday playoff scores

Updated scores from CIF City Section baseball playoff games played Tuesday.

High school lacrosse: Southern Section boys' and girls' playoff schedule

Updated Southern Section high school boys' and girls' lacrosse playoff schedules.

Fen Cottage granted Grade II listed status

Historic England says the cottage is "a rare record" of how people depended on their surroundings.

Move to oust Nancy Guthrie sheriff fails as Pima County supervisors refer perjury allegations to AG

Republican Steve Christy moved to have the board declare the sheriff's office vacant and begin the process to replace him immediately.

US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren’t the only reason

Democratic primary for Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ US House seat is too early to call

Bezos family donates $100M to charity funding NYC preschool education

The charity, Robin Hood, unveiled on Monday a $1 billion endowment campaign aimed at cementing the philanthropy's longstanding anti-poverty mission, anchored by a $100 million donation from the Bezoses.

Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says - Reuters

Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says  Reuters

Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says - Reuters

Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says  Reuters

Glassmaker questions future of UK manufacturing

Bristol Blue Glass says rising energy costs and taxes have forced its closure.

London named best city in the world for culture

The capital is ranked above Paris and New York for its large, quality, accessible cultural scene.

Why is there a row about an MSP's immigration status?

Q Manivannan, originally from India, is on a student visa which is due to expire at the end of the year.

Why is there a row about an MSP's immigration status?

Q Manivannan, originally from India, is on a student visa which is due to expire at the end of the year.

London traders hit by 'king of mangoes' shortage

London’s Alphonso mango supply is down this year due to fewer imports and higher prices for shoppers.

London traders hit by 'king of mangoes' shortage

London’s Alphonso mango supply is down this year due to fewer imports and higher prices for shoppers.

My postpartum body should not be a talking point on social media

Mum-of-two Cat Jane says some social media followers have "bullied" her post-baby body.

My postpartum body should not be a talking point on social media

Mum-of-two Cat Jane says some social media followers have "bullied" her post-baby body.

National identity 'undermined' by replacing Welsh with English names on maps

Councillor Einir Wiliams hits out at Ordnance Survey for using names with "no basis in tradition".

National identity 'undermined' by replacing Welsh with English names on maps

Councillor Einir Wiliams hits out at Ordnance Survey for using names with "no basis in tradition".

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, Mizan reports - Reuters

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, Mizan reports  Reuters

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, Mizan reports - Reuters

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, Mizan reports  Reuters

Family of 4 in truck narrowly avoids being flattened by plane landing on Arizona highway: video

“It’s still kind of surreal when I see the footage. It looks like it happened to someone else or maybe, you know, it was faked, but I was there. It happened,” the shocked mom said.

World's first international football stadium given protected status

The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history.

Fighting in Sudan’s Blue Nile State displaces thousands

Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Al Karama camp in Al-Damazin, Blue Nile State, southeastern Sudan.

Watch: Presenter flies in to host air quality special

Environment correspondent Jon Cuthill paraglides into position ahead of a BBC South special.

Ducks are confident they can rally after falling to Golden Knights in Game 5

The Ducks rallied to tie the Golden Knights in the third period, but Pavel Dorofeyev scored on a rebound 4:10 into overtime to seal Vegas' Game 5 win.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

How air pollution is being monitored

The main source of pollution is local emissions, created by things like traffic and manufacturing.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings

Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.

Mexico, CIA reject report of US assassination campaign against cartels

Rebuttals come after US media report alleges that the CIA has 'directly participated' in deadly anti-cartel operations.