BEIJING — The Iran war is likely to take center stage in the summit between President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping, leaving less scope to resolve issues like tariffs and rare earth supplies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has already said Iran will be a topic in the meetings, which are due to take place
GameStop‘s mysterious financing letter underpinning its audacious $56 billion bid for eBay is emerging as a central issue in the proposed takeover, as questions mount over whether the deal is actually financeable. The video game retailer said it has lined up a $20 billion financing commitment from TD Securities, part of TD Bank. But a
Neriya knows that the crows of her shtetl are far smarter than any she’s met anywhere else. Every summer when her family returns to the country, she is amazed at how quickly the corvids figure out the puzzles and games she sets for them. But Neriya may never get to follow her dreams of studying
His time at FAU ended amicably. After winning two conference championships in three seasons, Kiffin was clearly bound for a bigger stage, and chose to go to Ole Miss, the third-smallest school in the SEC, a league long dominated by Alabama, Georgia, and LSU. Kiffin’s timing was perfect, however: He arrived just as the portal
Silent Friend from 1-2 Special had a terrific opening of $74.4k. at two New York City locations for a per theater average of $37.2k, the highest PTA for a non-English language release since Neon’s Oscar-winning Sentimental Value, as per the distributor. The strong gross was built on sold out Q&A and non-Q&A screenings alike at
Dua Lipa is suing electronics maker Samsung for $15 million, claiming the company has utilized her image to sell TVs without her permission. The Grammy-winning, dance-pop singer filed the copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit in California federal court May 8th alleging Samsung is using her photo on television boxes without her permission to push sales.
Critic’s Rating: 3.75 / 5.0 3.75 Yes! The Way Home just reinvigorated the show with the jolt of male adrenaline we needed. Jacob is back (on screen, at least), and he’s carrying memories of Thomas with him, and Nick is finally moving back to Port Haven permanently. Even more interesting, Nick brought his birth father
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Run clubs have changed. What used to be a casual jog with strangers is now a proper social event — Strava meet-ups, post-run coffee, and
Almost two-thirds of small charities are having difficulties finding support, according to a new report. Small Charity Crisis – Vital and Under Threat, published by the charity and online platform Charity Excellence, is based on sector research analysis and its own surveys of almost 240 respondents. Charity Excellence said its research highlighted a “significant gap”
When wildlife TV personality Forrest Galante sat down for his monthly call with YouTube consultant Paddy Galloway, he received some bad news. No more turtles. Galante has 2.5 million YouTube subscribers. He’s been producing wildlife programming for more than a decade, including a docuseries on Animal Planet and a show on the History Channel. He
Investors appreciate having dividend stocks in their portfolios as they provide a steady stream of income, even during periods of market volatility. Dividend-paying stocks can help cushion downside risk while offering consistent returns. Given the sheer number of stocks offering dividends, identifying the right ones is not always straightforward. Investors can turn to top Wall
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the stories we covered ourselves on Book Riot this week, including the week’s bestselling books, the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners, and more. We’re less than one month out from Pride month, and with
Image Credit: Getty Images The apparent abduction of Savannah Guthrie‘s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, has gripped the nation for more than two months. Nancy was reported missing on February 1, 2026, and authorities have repeatedly told the public they have not identified a suspect. However, they finally uncovered a key detail 10 days into the
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 25 years since The Sorcerer’s Stone jump-started the Harry Potter movies. Unsurprisingly, it looks like some Wizarding World festivities have already been initiated to commemorate that major milestone. With that, some of the actors who portrayed members of the wonderful Weasley family recently reunited to surprise the fans.
The hospitality group Mitchells & Butlers, which owns brands including Harvester and the Browns brasseries, was crowned Business of the Year at the 2026 Business Charity Awards for its work with Social Bite. The awards, run by Third Sector, recognise the outstanding support given by businesses to UK charities and voluntary organisations. The winners were
Michael Burry attends “The Big Short” New York screening Ziegfeld Theater on Nov. 23, 2015 in New York City. Astrid Stawiarz | Getty Images Michael Burry of “Big Short” fame is warning that the stock market’s fixation on artificial intelligence is beginning to resemble the final stages of the dot-com bubble. “Absolutely non-stop AI. Nobody
Lisa Su, CEO of AMD speaks with CNBC on May 6, 2026. CNBC Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022 and the start of the generative AI craze, one name has dominated the infrastructure boom: Nvidia. While the chipmaker — and the world’s most valuable company — continues to prosper and is expected to
We know Martin Luther King Jr. as the dynamic minister and activist whose leadership during the Civil Rights Movement led to the passage of landmark legislation that brought all Americans closer to equal rights. But how did he become this towering figure? Lerone Martin, professor of religious studies and director of the Martin Luther King,
The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work. But the world’s most famous wildlife presenter is likely to be uncomfortable with all the attention as he celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday, said Alastair Fothergill,
Despite being released all the way back in 1992, Batman: The Animated Series is still one of the most fondly remembered adaptations of The Caped Crusader to this day. With a classic art style, incredible storylines, and some of the best-written characters Batman has ever faced off against, it’s no wonder fans are clamoring over
Last year, Oasis announced that their momentous 2025 comeback would be documented in a concert film called Oasis Live ’25. Now, the film is set for release at select theaters on September 11—and is “currently untitled,” according to a press release. After a short run in theaters, the documentary will stream on Disney+ and Hulu.
This week delivered some strong performances and compelling emotional arcs. Whether they were chasing justice, confronting painful truths, or finally embracing vulnerability, our Characters of the Week reminded us why we keep tuning in. From crime dramas to romance, these are the characters who left the biggest impression this week. Joanna (Half Man) (Courtesy of
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Winners of the Business Charity Awards 2026 revealed The hospitality group Mitchells & Butlers, which owns brands including Harvester and the Browns brasseries, was crowned Business of the Year at the 2026 Business Charity Awards for its work with Social Bite. The awards, run by Third Sector, recognise the outstanding support given by businesses to
Used cars are offered for sale at a dealership on July 11, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images The head of one of the nation’s largest auto finance lenders isn’t overly concerned about rising consumer automotive debt and inflated used car prices leading to longer loans on vehicle purchases. His main reasoning?
BECKY QUICK: We are sitting down right now with Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, who, for the first time in 60 years, has been watching all of this from the audience instead of being onstage. And last year at this time, Warren, you surprised everyone with the announcement that you were stepping down
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the biggest headlines from last week, including the new trailer for The Odyssey, Oprah’s next book club pick, and more. Watch the Official New Trailer for The Odyssey Last month, we were hearing about all
We were all burned by the AI-generated prank images of Pope Francis in a puffer jacket, but this time, the papal street style is real. In a set of photos that’s sweeping the internet, Pope Leo was well and truly seen in a pair of Nike sneakers, paired with his traditional, priestly robes. Pope Leo
SATURDAY AM: It’s still a close call between New Line’s Mortal Kombat II, and 20th Century Studios’ second weekend of The Devil Wears Prada 2 with $40M-$42M apiece. Today will provide clarity, but Mother’s Day Sunday will provide resolution and its ultimate swing factor as to who will win. Also bound for a boost is
On Friday, Charli XCX kicked off her new musical era with “Rock Music.” Today, she pivots almost immediately with the release of the B-side, “I Keep Thinking About You Every Single Day And Night.” If we were to believe “Rock Music,” then the Brat superstar was headed toward the realm of rage-baiting pop-punk. Musically speaking,