⚡ News Roundup — 259 Stories (as of 11:59 AM ET, May 18)

Vote for the Athlete of the Week for May 11-16, presented by Bronson Battle Creek Hospital — Yahoo Sports, 11:50 AM ET Make your choice for Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week, including athletes from Lakeview, Harper Creek, Marshall, Climax-Scotts.

Gary Neville has urged Man United to replace Casemiro with Premier League star — Yahoo Sports, 11:50 AM ET Manchester United Transfer Priorities: Gary Neville Identifies Elliot Anderson as Casemiro SuccessorManchester United enter the summer transfer window with a clear and demanding brief. After securi...

NBA Playoffs 2026, odds: New York Knicks are biggest favorite for franchise in Eastern Conference Finals since at least 1988 — Yahoo Sports, 11:48 AM ET The New York Knicks are massive favorites in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cavs.

Cheetah Chase 5K offers unique run through Binder Park Zoo — Yahoo Sports, 11:47 AM ET The Cheetah Chase 5K at Binder Park Zoo on June 27 offers a unique course by animal exhibits and includes zoo admission.

Rob Smedley slams slow F1 pitwall responses as "unacceptable" — Yahoo Sports, 11:47 AM ET Rob Smedley has criticised modern race engineers who take too long to give drivers vital answers, arguing that indecision and a lack of technical understanding are unacceptable in F1

Pedro Acosta fastest as rain curtails Barcelona MotoGP test — Yahoo Sports, 11:45 AM ET MotoGP riders completed half a day’s worth running as rain spoiled the show in Barcelona

Lamine Yamal to miss Spain World Cup opener after injury update — Yahoo Sports, 11:45 AM ET Spain have been dealt a blow ahead of their World Cup preparations, with manager Luis de la Fuente likely to be without Lamine Yamal for their opening game in the United States. A week ahead of the...

Could Goal Difference Still Decide Arsenal’s Title Fate? — Yahoo Sports, 11:45 AM ET At this stage of the season, three points are the priority. Arsenal simply have to beat Burnley tonight to maintain control of the Premier League title race.But what if victory alone is not enough?...

Stefon Diggs’ Best Landing Spot for 2026-27 NFL Season Revealed — Yahoo Sports, 11:44 AM ET Stefon Diggs is still looking for a home ahead of the 2026-27 NFL season. After being released from the New […]

Conor McGregor mocks Nate Diaz for loss to Mike Perry — Yahoo Sports, 11:44 AM ET Conor McGregor still hasn’t dismissed the idea of a trilogy fight against Nate Diaz.

'What derailed our campaign was inability to…'- PBKS coach’s honest admission after sixth straight loss — Yahoo Sports, 11:44 AM ET Punjab Kings suffered their sixth consecutive defeat against RCB, jeopardizing their IPL 2026 playoff chances. Fast bowling coach James Hopes cited an inability to control key moments as the primar...

NFL insider shares possible trade price for Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte — Yahoo Sports, 11:43 AM ET Could this be the asking price, if the Patriots decided to trade wide receiver Kayshon Boutte?

Indianapolis 500 starting grid is set for May 24 race — Yahoo Sports, 11:42 AM ET The 110th Indianapolis 500 grid is set for May 24. Defending champion Alex Palou earned pole position.

UNC basketball offers 2027 five-star forward with big-time pedigree — Yahoo Sports, 11:42 AM ET UNC basketball offered a scholarship to 2027 five-star forward DeMarcus Henry, a top prospect with NFL lineage.

Analyst names Jaguars best team fit for 10-time Pro Bowl free agent LB — Yahoo Sports, 11:41 AM ET One analyst named the Jaguars a top team fit for a 10 time Pro Bowl free agent linebacker.

Would a Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Finals title without LeBron James be sweeter? — Yahoo Sports, 11:41 AM ET The NBA playoffs have officially reached the Conference Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket by dominating the Detroit Pistons in Game 7. On Tuesday night, the Cavaliers will face t...

Padres' Lucas Giolito makes Cubs and other MLB teams look foolish for free agent decision — Yahoo Sports, 11:41 AM ET The Padres are making out great with this free agent signing already.

Europe 'best way' to end Bournemouth stay - Iraola — Yahoo Sports, 11:41 AM ET Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says finishing in a European place would be the "best way" to finish his time at the club.

Russian And Belarusian Gymnasts Cleared To Return Without Restrictions — Yahoo Sports, 11:41 AM ET World Gymnastics (FIG) has lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian gymnasts, allowing them to compete under their national flags at world championships and the Olympic Games.

DL Kellan Hall earns 5-star honors from Rivals — Yahoo Sports, 11:40 AM ET Rivals has released its updated rankings — the Rivals300 — for the 2028 cycle, and one new five-star was officially tabbed Monday morning: Louisville (Ky.) Christian Academy defensive lineman Kella...

Dani Carvajal to leave Real Madrid after 24 years at the club — Yahoo Sports, 11:40 AM ET After more than two decades at Real Madrid - with a brief spell away along the way - Dani Carvajal is set to bring his long association with the club to an end.The right-back, whose contract is due...

Max Allegri at risk despite Milan’s Champions League boost — Yahoo Sports, 11:40 AM ET Milan climbed back inside in the top three of the Serie A at the weekend and could have one foot inside the Champions League spots. But this isn’t enough to guarantee Max Allegri’s stay at the clu...

New Orleans reportedly to hire former Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley as next head coach — Yahoo Sports, 11:39 AM ET Mosley had been linked to New Orleans before he was fired in Orlando.

Kentucky's alumni team is heading back to The Basketball Tournament — Yahoo Sports, 11:39 AM ET The Kentucky Wildcats alumni team, La Familia, is headed back for their third appearance at The Basketball Tournament

UFC White House ‘Freedom Fest’ tickets reopened for limited time, full list of meet-and-greet fighters revealed — Yahoo Sports, 11:38 AM ET Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has reopened its ticket window for the “UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest” with registration already underway and closing this Friday (May 22) at midnight. Fans wishing ...

Former Brewers fan favorite signs KBO contract after short Dodgers stint — Yahoo Sports, 11:38 AM ET This is a fun change of scenery for the veteran infielder.

What does ‘chama’ mean? New UFC footage shows Alex Pereira explaining it — Yahoo Sports, 11:38 AM ET Alex Pereira became one of the UFC’s biggest stars quickly after joining the promotion. His knockout power helped him secure a title shot against his long-standing rival Israel Adesanya after only ...

Pelicans name Jamahl Mosley as new head coach, two weeks after Magic fired him — Yahoo Sports, 11:38 AM ET It didn't take long for Mosley to find a new job.

The Thunder have one terrifying advantage that could decide the entire Spurs series — Yahoo Sports, 11:37 AM ET And it's a big one.

Rivals300: Counting down the top 15 prospects in the updated 2028 rankings — Yahoo Sports, 11:37 AM ET Following a major update to the 2027 Rivals300 last month, the rankings for the Class of 2028 have now been updated as well. With that comes more than 25 new additions to the top 300, as well as pl...

Florida trending up due to 'unique connection' with CB Brandon Leavell — Yahoo Sports, 11:36 AM ET Florida football continues building momentum on the recruiting trail as they eye 2027 defensive back Brandon Leavell.

When could Arsenal win the Premier League? Remaining title race fixtures compared to Man City — Yahoo Sports, 11:36 AM ET Arsenal are bidding to end their 22-year wait for the Premier League and the title is in their hands

Bills news: Buffalo begins OTAs — Yahoo Sports, 11:36 AM ET Left guard Alec Anderson and punter Mitch Wishnowsky are among those looking to win a starting job with OTAs starting.

Jose Mourinho agrees to 2-year deal to coach Real Madrid — Yahoo Sports, 11:36 AM ET Jose Mourinho agreed to a two-year contract with Real Madrid, sealing the coach's return for a second stint with the Spanish La Liga soccer franchise.

Hull City get 2,000 extra tickets for play-off — Yahoo Sports, 11:36 AM ET The club says it has sold more than 30,000 tickets for the match at Wembley on Saturday.

Hull City tickets and kick-off time for Championship play-off — Yahoo Sports, 11:36 AM ET The Tigers are due to face Southampton in the final at Wembley for a place in the Premier League.

Cam Appenzeller will start Tennessee baseball's first game of SEC Tournament — Yahoo Sports, 11:35 AM ET Josh Elander announced on May 18 that freshman Cam Appenzeller will start Tennessee baseball's first SEC Tournament game against South Carolina.

Cam Appenzeller will start Tennessee baseball's first game of SEC Tournament — Yahoo Sports, 11:35 AM ET Josh Elander announced on May 18 that freshman Cam Appenzeller will start Tennessee baseball's first SEC Tournament game against South Carolina.

Is Arsenal vs Burnley on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League clash — Yahoo Sports, 11:35 AM ET Everything you need to know with Mikel Arteta’s side two wins from the title

Pelicans hire Jamahl Mosley as head coach after long search — Yahoo Sports, 11:35 AM ET Jamahl Mosley, recently let go by the Orlando Magic, is heading to New Orleans as the Pelicans' new head coach on a five-year deal.

Aaron Rodgers signs contract to make one more run with Steelers — Yahoo Sports, 11:35 AM ET On Monday, Rodgers put pen to paper on a one-year contract reportedly worth up to $25 million, per insider Adam Schefter.

Bradford in talks with Powell over new deal — Yahoo Sports, 11:34 AM ET Bradford City are in talks with forward Nick Powell over a new deal.

Who is Aaron Rai? 2026 PGA Championship winner lives in Jacksonville — Yahoo Sports, 11:33 AM ET Here's what you need to know about Aaron Rai, the 2026 PGA Championship winner who makes his home in Florida.

Notre Dame misses out on top tackle prospect Layton von Brandt — Yahoo Sports, 11:33 AM ET Notre Dame won't get offensive tackle prospect Layton Von Brandt -- he's chosen Auburn.

World Cup 2026 squads: Every player at this summer’s tournament — Yahoo Sports, 11:33 AM ET The 48 teams have begun naming their 26-man squads for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer

5 MLB pitchers who are underperforming based on their advanced metrics — Yahoo Sports, 11:33 AM ET Not every pitcher is off to a stellar start to the 2026 MLB season like Cam Schlittler is. Many pitchers are underperforming, with some struggling to find their usual form. From gaps in ERA to xERA...

Bronny James and Bryce James look more like LeBron James than ever after this viral transformation — Yahoo Sports, 11:32 AM ET The Lakers' season might be over but LeBron James is already winning the off-season with a hilarious family hair transformation ahead of free agency.

Indy 500 brings back former NFL star as Snake Pit grand marshal — Yahoo Sports, 11:31 AM ET Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski will serve as the Snake Pit grand marshal for the second year in a row at the Indianapolis 500.

Indy 500 brings back former NFL star as Snake Pit grand marshal — Yahoo Sports, 11:31 AM ET Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski will serve as the Snake Pit grand marshal for the second year in a row at the Indianapolis 500.

CSK vs SRH live win probability, prediction, odds & chances of victory in IPL 2026 clash — Yahoo Sports, 11:31 AM ET Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final IPL 2026 home game in Chennai on Monday, May 18.

Trump Has Done More Than Misjudge Iran — New York Times, 11:54 AM ET The war has revealed the true puniness of Trump’s power

Peter G. Neumann, Who Warned of Computer Security Risks, Dies at 93 — New York Times, 11:50 AM ET For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward both computer security and individual digital privacy. And he developed solutions.

Justice Dept. Announces $1.8 Billion Fund in Settling I.R.S. Suit — New York Times, 11:50 AM ET The dismissal appears to be part of the Trump administration’s effort to effectively settle the case, which stemmed from the leak of his tax returns in 2019.

Trump Warns Iran the ‘Clock Is Ticking’ as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East — New York Times, 11:50 AM ET The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump’s demands.

Edmund Phelps, Who Upended the Way We View Inflation, Dies at 92 — New York Times, 11:50 AM ET He won a Nobel in 2006 for challenging the conventional wisdom among economists that higher inflation was a necessary price to pay for low unemployment.

How a ‘Model’ for Climate Migration Became a Cautionary Tale — New York Times, 11:42 AM ET The residents of Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana found safety after moving to higher ground. But the experience left some of them warning others facing relocation: ‘Don’t do it.’

Bobby Darin Musical Reaches a Rare Broadway Milestone: Profit — New York Times, 11:38 AM ET “Just in Time,” which for a year starred Jonathan Groff, is the first new musical from last season to make money for investors.

Review: Tyshawn Sorey Unveils a Wondrous New Piano Concerto — New York Times, 11:33 AM ET The Philadelphia Orchestra paired Sorey’s “For Marilyn Crispell” with Bruckner’s Third Symphony, an unusual bill that flattered both composers.

Millions Recovered in FIFA Corruption Scandal May Now Be Missing Again Before World Cup — New York Times, 11:29 AM ET Ahead of the World Cup, the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint he received payments recovered from a 2015 investigation that shook global soccer.

Russia’s New Human Rights Commissioner Accused of Helping Kidnap Ukrainian Children — New York Times, 11:26 AM ET Yana Lantratova was instrumental in helping the chairman of her party to illegally adopt an infant girl from Russian-occupied Ukraine, the Ukrainian authorities say.

What to Know About the Latest Ebola Outbreak — New York Times, 11:16 AM ET The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency after about 80 people died from the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Indictment and Impeachment Only Made Him Stronger. Remind You of Anyone? — New York Times, 11:08 AM ET The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.

Brookings Institution Report: Over 100,000 Family Separations in Trump Crackdown — New York Times, 11:06 AM ET The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children.

Venezuela Extradites Billionaire Tycoon Alex Saab to U.S. — New York Times, 11:04 AM ET The extradition of Alex Saab, who is tied to a huge graft scheme, is part of a purge of powerful figures who helped the deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, stay in power.

In Massie’s Kentucky Primary, Fidelity to Trump Is on the Ballot — New York Times, 11:01 AM ET Representative Thomas Massie, the Republican who wears his rifts with President Trump as badges of honor, is battling Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein to keep his seat.

Children’s Mental Health Visits Have Shot Up, Research Shows — New York Times, 11:01 AM ET Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children.

Marisa Anderson’s (Tunefully) Un-American Activities — New York Times, 11:00 AM ET The guitarist mined the scholar Harry Smith’s LP collection, recording her takes on songs rooted in regions the United States has been in conflict with since 1970.

Shakira Is Found Not Guilty of Tax Fraud in Spain — New York Times, 10:38 AM ET A Spanish court ruled that the pop star was not a tax resident of Spain in 2011 and ordered the country’s tax authorities to return tens of millions of dollars to her.

U.S. Airstrikes Kill ISIS Fighters in Nigeria, Officials Say — New York Times, 10:35 AM ET U.S. military launched attack in coordination with Nigerian forces days after President Trump said a joint operation had killed Islamic State’s global leader.

Bulgaria Hopes Eurovision Win Will Show Its Strength as a Continental Player — New York Times, 10:28 AM ET Recent months have brought remarkable change in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a leader through major protests.

Bulgaria Hopes Eurovision Win Will Show Its Strength as a Continental Player — New York Times, 10:28 AM ET Recent months have brought remarkable change in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a leader through major protests.

Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low, and Ebola Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency — New York Times, 10:22 AM ET Plus, inside the closed-door talks over Greenland.

Photos: Cuba Plunges Into Darkness as U.S. Cuts Off Oil Supply — New York Times, 10:10 AM ET The United States has choked off Cuba’s fuel supply, plunging the already impoverished island into an acute energy crisis.

The Quest for Clean Hydrogen Moves Underground — New York Times, 10:10 AM ET The dream of clean hydrogen has tantalized energy experts for years, but producing it has been tough. Many start-ups think the answer could lie beneath our feet.

NextEra Energy to Acquire Dominion, Creating a Utility Giant — New York Times, 9:57 AM ET The deal combining the companies in Florida and Virginia comes as demand for power is soaring, largely because of the rapid growth of A.I. data centers.

Teenagers Arrested After Drive-By Shootings in Austin Injure at Least 4 — New York Times, 9:55 AM ET The teenage boys were among three suspects taken into custody in connection with at least 12 shootings across the Texas capital. There was no apparent motive, the mayor said.

Mamdani’s First City-Owned Grocery Store Is Planned for the South Bronx — New York Times, 9:54 AM ET Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to announce that the store will open in the Hunts Point neighborhood next year. Some merchants are pushing back.

Bodies of Four Italian Divers Found in Maldives Cave — New York Times, 9:54 AM ET The discovery comes after days of searching by an international team of rescue divers. A fifth body was recovered last week.

Louvre Announces Architects for Expansion That Will Include New Mona Lisa Space — New York Times, 9:54 AM ET A team of international architects has been selected for the project, which is expected to increase the Paris museum’s capacity by three million visitors a year.

G.O.P. to Begin Debating Voting Maps in This State. Not Everyone Approves. — New York Times, 9:47 AM ET Under pressure from President Trump, the South Carolina legislature will consider new House districts this week. Some Republicans worry changes could backfire.

Oil Prices Climb and Bonds Falter as Iran War Raises Inflation Fears — New York Times, 9:45 AM ET Stocks and bonds wavered after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran.

How the Reputation Firm Terakeet Failed to Fix an Epstein Friend’s Image — New York Times, 9:41 AM ET Terakeet, a reputation management firm, used online tricks to downplay the friendship of the Goldman Sachs general counsel, Kathryn Ruemmler, with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It wasn’t enough.

Hegseth to Campaign for a Republican House Candidate — New York Times, 9:25 AM ET Defense Department officials typically stay away from partisan politics to maintain the military’s apolitical image.

At Cannes, the Specter of Hollywood Always Looms Large (Even in Its Absence) — New York Times, 9:04 AM ET The lack of big studio movies is apparent in the festival’s quiet start, though the filmmakers James Gray and Jane Schoenbrun have made an impression.

Trump moves to withdraw $10bn lawsuit against IRS amid talks of deal to compensate allies – US politics live — The Guardian, 11:46 AM ET Move comes after reports that Trump could end lawsuit in exchange for $1.7bn fund to compensate people he claims were wrongfully targetedTrump moves to dismiss $10bn lawsuit against IRS amid report...

Warwickshire tributes for MJK Smith, Yorkshire beat Surrey: county cricket day four – live — The Guardian, 11:45 AM ET Updates from around the grounds on day four MJK Smith obituary: a beloved former England captain Sign up for The Spin | Email Tanya or post below the line​Good morning from Edgbaston, where the pla...

‘I am not going to walk away’, says Starmer – UK politics live — The Guardian, 11:35 AM ET The prime minister said he wouldn’t be setting out a timetable to stand down if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield byelectionJakub Krupa writes the Guardian’s Europe live blog.The European Commission...

Greenland’s prime minister says US still wants to acquire territory – Europe live — The Guardian, 11:34 AM ET Greenland ministers said the US has not changed its aim of wanting to acquire the territory after meeting the US envoy to the islandElsewhere, we are getting a line from Rome, with the Italian fore...

Trump moves to dismiss $10bn lawsuit against IRS amid reports he’s considering settlement — The Guardian, 11:23 AM ET Settlement with the US government would create $1.7bn fund to compensate allies for supposed persecutionSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump moved to dismiss a $10bn lawsui...

Middle East crisis live: Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to reach peace deal — The Guardian, 11:16 AM ET US president says there ‘won’t be anything left’ of country if it doesn’t come to an agreementUAE blames Iran or its proxies for drone strike fire near nuclear plantFriedrich Merz has been embroile...

Reeves poised to cancel planned fuel duty rise to help with cost of living — The Guardian, 11:11 AM ET Chancellor has been under pressure to extend 5p temporary cut at an estimated cost to government of £2.4bn a yearUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves is planning to cancel a rise in fuel ...

Alex Murdaugh retrial ruling offers twist in tangled tale of murder in US south — The Guardian, 11:10 AM ET Can a new trial bring justice in the case of the disgraced South Carolina lawyer whose conviction for killing his wife and son has been vacated after court clerk’s misconduct?Alex Murdaugh was not ...

NT laws to allow police to hold young people for 48 hours will be ‘funnelling Aboriginal children into prisons’, advocates warn — The Guardian, 11:00 AM ET Police will be able to question children without an adult present and hold them after being charged under draft laws introduced by the CLPGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast...

Melbourne psychiatrist refuses new patients who don’t consent to AI note-taking — The Guardian, 11:00 AM ET Registration form informs patients that if they do not wish AI to be used, they will need their referring doctor to refer them to a different service providerGet our breaking news email, free app o...

Australia’s social media ban preventing teens from accessing the news, research finds — The Guardian, 11:00 AM ET Half of the teens who have been blocked say they are seeing less news than before – but they are not necessarily going back to traditional sourcesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news...

Luigi Mangione trial judge allows gun and notebook to be used as evidence — The Guardian, 10:58 AM ET Other evidence found backpack must be suppressed, says judge, because McDonald’s search was warrantlessSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe judge overseeing Luigi Mangione’s Manhatt...

The Premier League title is Arsenal’s to lose. But pressure does strange things to teams | Jonathan Wilson — The Guardian, 10:56 AM ET The Gunners seemingly have the easier end-of-season schedule, but Manchester City are clinging to hope that anything can happenSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterThe title race should b...

Andy Burnham says he will not try to return UK to EU — The Guardian, 10:46 AM ET Burnham vows to have ‘relentless domestic focus’ in Makerfield in first speech since announcing byelection runUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will not try to return the UK...

Donald Trump’s approval rating sinks to lowest point of second term — The Guardian, 10:44 AM ET US president’s approval rating falls to 37% days after he said Americans’ financial situation is not motivating him to broker deal with IranDonald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest p...

Rural Britain is becoming ‘food desert’ for lower-income families, study finds — The Guardian, 10:43 AM ET Closure of local shops and poor public transport leaves households struggling to access healthy and affordable food‘Absolutely beautiful’ but no shops for miles: the Cotswolds’ rural food desertsRu...

Cuba warns US of ‘bloodbath’ if military action follows drone claims — The Guardian, 10:42 AM ET Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, says any US strike would be catastrophic after reports of 300+ dronesCuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has warned that any US military action against his cou...

Manchester City win FA Cup and Hearts heartbreak at Celtic | Football Weekly video — The Guardian, 10:19 AM ET Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Dan Bardell and Ewan Murray to discuss Manchester City’s FA Cup win and Celtic’s chaotic title celebrationsOn today’s pod: Manchester City c...

Infectious diseases such as hantavirus and Ebola becoming more frequent and damaging, say experts — The Guardian, 10:18 AM ET Pandemic report warns of growing global threat as health teams in Africa move to contain Ebola outbreak The world is becoming less resilient to outbreaks of infectious diseases, experts have warned...

The nice guy who finished first: why all of golf was glad to see Aaron Rai lift US PGA Championship — The Guardian, 10:16 AM ET Hard work, respect and family values made Englishman a popular winner of the Wanamaker Trophy among his peersBy the time Aaron Rai was walking to the 18th tee, 71 holes into the week, 17 holes into...

Ex-assistant principal faces trial after six-year-old shot Virginia teacher — The Guardian, 10:14 AM ET Ebony Parker is accused of ignoring warnings that the student brought a loaded gun to a US elementary schoolSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA former assistant principal at an eleme...

Xi prepares to welcome Putin to China four days after hosting Trump — The Guardian, 10:10 AM ET Chinese state media say Beijing emerging as ‘focal point of global diplomacy’ with Russian leader arriving on TuesdayXi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exchanged “congratulatory letters” on Sunday ahead...

Signs of ‘feeding’ ritual at dingo burial site shed new light on bond between First Nations people and canines — The Guardian, 10:01 AM ET Never documented archaeologically before, evidence points to First Nations people caring for and nursing the animalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe discovery of a mill...

Purple pain: backlash over Mexico City’s ‘axolotlisation’ for World Cup — The Guardian, 10:00 AM ET Mayor’s attempt to beautify the city with murals of mascot and plum paint jobs criticised as waste of resourcesThe giant purple axolotl peered up at Manuel Martínez from the black bitumen of the st...

Champions League final will not be free to watch in UK for first time in modern era — The Guardian, 10:00 AM ET Three European finals restricted to TNT and HBO MaxUefa understood to be unhappy with the decisionThe Champions League final will not be available to watch for free in the UK for the first time sin...

Experts locate bodies of four missing Italian divers inside Maldives cave — The Guardian, 9:54 AM ET Spokesperson for Indian Ocean island nation says they will try to recover explorers in next couple of daysRescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in a...

‘The film humanised Russians at a time when Rambo was killing them’: how we made Letter to Brezhnev — The Guardian, 9:37 AM ET ‘All of Kirkby turned out for the premiere – many of them had been extras. And 500 people crammed into my mum’s council house for a party. It’s still talked about’I started banging out the script f...

Three youths in custody after Austin shootings injure four people — The Guardian, 9:20 AM ET ‘Actions appear to be random,’ says mayor as suspects also allegedly took aim at buildings and houses in Texas cityThree youths are in police custody after a spree of at least 10 shootings wounded ...

London tube strikes called off at last minute — The Guardian, 9:20 AM ET RMT union says two 24-hour stoppages from midday on Tuesday have been suspendedBusiness live – latest updatesPlanned strikes by drivers on London Underground this week have been called off, the RMT...

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed after AI remarks at Arizona commencement — The Guardian, 9:15 AM ET Pew research shows Americans are more worried than excited about AI as graduates voiced fears over jobsA former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, was met with students’ boos at a university commencement ad...

‘Capitalism has to become more humane’: a Stanford economist on big tech, power hoarding and democracy — The Guardian, 9:00 AM ET Mordecai Kurz argues tech oligarchs erode democracy through monopolies – and predicts how the trend may endThe billionaires of today are unusually aggressive in their hoarding of cultural and techn...

‘I had been silent for a very long time’: how a chance meeting at a burger van revived techno genius the Field — The Guardian, 9:00 AM ET A run of immaculate albums ended in 2018 with an identity crisis and the producer becoming a kindergarten chef. Now he’s back with a blissed-out new recordWhen Axel Willner went to Stockholm’s Funk...

More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure — BBC News, 11:53 AM ET Staff say they suffered from symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, headaches and "brain fog".

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult? — BBC News, 11:52 AM ET An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult? — BBC News, 11:52 AM ET An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

West Ham relegation may cost London taxpayers £2.5m — BBC News, 11:48 AM ET London taxpayers may have to pay an extra £2.5m if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League, because of the club's lease agreement for London Stadium.

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya — BBC News, 11:46 AM ET Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Why people are so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch — BBC News, 11:39 AM ET A watch range by Swatch and Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.

Yungblud stalking suspect could be arrested - court — BBC News, 11:37 AM ET Theresa Foley from Sheffield is banned from contacting the rock star or going to his concerts.

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say — BBC News, 11:30 AM ET Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say — BBC News, 11:30 AM ET Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI — BBC News, 11:16 AM ET The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.

Jitters on oil and bond markets as US-Iran peace talks stall — BBC News, 11:13 AM ET Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.

Judge rules gun, writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial — BBC News, 11:10 AM ET Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.

Judge rules gun, writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial — BBC News, 11:10 AM ET Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government — BBC News, 11:08 AM ET The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

Police hunt second man after reports teenagers raped — BBC News, 11:04 AM ET A search for a suspect is underway as police patrols in Great Yarmouth are increased.

PM insists he will not walk away as Burnham promises to change Labour — BBC News, 10:58 AM ET The prime minister has faced calls from his own MPs to step down and outline a timetable for his departure.

At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as six Americans exposed — BBC News, 10:54 AM ET One of the six Americans is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports. One province in Congo reports 390 cases.

Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famed monkey Punch — BBC News, 10:51 AM ET Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.

Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV? — BBC News, 10:50 AM ET The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.

Tube strikes called off by RMT union — BBC News, 10:25 AM ET The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.

Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives — BBC News, 10:05 AM ET The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives — BBC News, 10:05 AM ET The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

Prince William selling 20% of duchy property for housing and nature projects — BBC News, 9:10 AM ET The Duchy of Cornwall is to sell part of its 128,000 acre estate and re-invest in more housing.

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain — BBC News, 9:04 AM ET Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.

Homebuilder sentiment improves on late spring surge in demand — CNBC, 11:58 AM ET Builders are feeling slightly better about the housing market, as they see improved buyer traffic in a potential late spring surge.

State judge blocks evidence from Luigi Mangione backpack in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case — CNBC, 11:58 AM ET Luigi Mangione was apprehended by police in a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, days after the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

U.S. creates $1.7B 'lawfare' fund in exchange for Trump dropping $10B IRS suit — CNBC, 11:56 AM ET Trump sued the IRS in late January over the leak of his tax information by an IRS employee Charles "Chaz" Littlejohn in 2019 and 2020.

The Fed will have to raise interest rates in July to appease 'bond vigilantes,' Yardeni says — CNBC, 11:56 AM ET Sent to the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, incoming Chair Kevin Warsh instead may have to push for higher levels.

Ryanair has plans for 'armageddon' scenario as CFO warns weaker European carriers may not survive jet fuel crunch — CNBC, 11:43 AM ET Ryanair said it has plans for an "armageddon situation," amid the jet fuel crisis.

New bipartisan bill would let retirees use their 401(k) to make direct charitable donations — CNBC, 11:42 AM ET Under current law, qualified charitable distributions — which are available to people age 70 1/2 — can only be made from individual retirement accounts.

S&P 500, Nasdaq fall for a second day as Micron drops, traders eye oil and yields: Live updates — CNBC, 11:39 AM ET Traders monitored oil prices and bond yields while awaiting further developments with the conflict in the Middle East.

Jim Cramer says this beaten-down retail stock is poised for a rebound — CNBC, 11:36 AM ET The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Meta layoffs starting this week stress harsh AI reality inside Zuckerberg’s company — CNBC, 11:30 AM ET Meta is starting layoffs this week, with 8,000 jobs expected to be cut, as employees brace for a new era of AI.

Berkshire Hathaway has revamped its portfolio — Here's how the new stocks are trading — CNBC, 11:29 AM ET Berkshire Hathaway took a $2.6 billion stake in Delta Airlines and increased its shares in Alphabet by 224%.

Trump ballroom money in question after Senate parliamentarian rules. Thune says GOP will persist — CNBC, 11:09 AM ET Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said the GOP will refine its approach to seeking money for President Donald Trump's White House ballroom.

Higher aluminum prices are powering one former Dow component. Here's how to buy for less — CNBC, 11:09 AM ET Despite elevated aluminum production costs and shipment timing issues, Alcoa (AA) is strongly capitalizing on structurally higher prices.

The last century was great for U.S. stocks, but the next decade might be challenging, says investing chief — CNBC, 11:00 AM ET High valuations and narrow concentration could present challenges for the S&P 500 moving forward, one expert says.

The EU will cut growth outlook, raise inflation forecast as Iran war drives 'stagflationary shock' — CNBC, 10:50 AM ET The commission's forthcoming spring forecast, released later this week, will see economic growth figures adjusted down and inflation figures up.

U.S. Treasury, India's Adani Enterprises settle alleged Iran sanctions violations — CNBC, 10:43 AM ET The DOJ is also close to dropping related criminal fraud charges against Adani, who has promised to invest $10 billion in the U.S., according to sources.

Lululemon takes battle with Chip Wilson public, calls founder 'misguided' and 'outdated' — CNBC, 10:36 AM ET Lululemon responded publicly to founder Chip Wilson's campaign in a letter to shareholders, where it urged them to vote in its favor at its annual meeting.

Dan Loeb’s Third Point expands AI bets with new stakes in Hut 8 and chip names — CNBC, 10:34 AM ET The new additions come as Loeb has increasingly embraced AI as a long-term investment theme.

NextEra Energy to buy Dominion in deal that unites two key players in race to power AI data centers — CNBC, 10:32 AM ET Dominion powers the world's largest data center market in northern Virginia. NextEra is the biggest renewable energy developer in the U.S.

10-year Treasury yield touches highest in a year, Japan's 30-year yield rises to a record — CNBC, 9:40 AM ET Global bond yields rose on Monday as fears of resurgent inflation grip financial markets.

We traded our smartphones for flip phones for 4 days—here's what we learned: 'It's annoying, but probably good for me' — CNBC, 9:25 AM ET Two CNBC Make It reporters used flip phones instead of smartphones for four days, as a digital detox experiment. Both say they'd do it again.

Bank of England does not need to hike interest rates, says IMF — it may even need to cut — CNBC, 9:22 AM ET The Bank of England is expected to hold and even potentially hike interest rates this year in response to resurgent inflation sparked by the Iran war.

Thunder vs. Spurs predictions: Expert picks for what should be a Western Conference finals classic — CBS Sports, 11:37 AM ET The most anticipated series in the 2026 NBA playoffs has arrived as the Thunder and Spurs meet for a Western Conference showdown

A Zack Wheeler 'mea culpa' leads the weekend takeaways — CBS Sports, 11:33 AM ET FBT NL 5/18

Aaron Rodgers returns: Steelers bringing back future Hall of Fame QB on one-year deal — CBS Sports, 11:31 AM ET The 42-year-old quarterback locks in plans for a 22nd NFL season, now reuniting with Mike McCarthy and a revamped Pittsburgh offense

Canadiens vs. Sabres NHL picks Monday: Who has edge in Game 7? — CBS Sports, 11:30 AM ET The Sabres host the Canadiens in Game 7 of their East semifinal on Monday

World Cup roster prediction: Projecting USMNT World Cup roster ahead of Mauricio Pochettino's final decision — CBS Sports, 11:19 AM ET Mauricio Pochettino faces tough decisions ahead of the May 26 roster reveal as injuries and form issues complicate the final 26-man World Cup squad

Dodgers vs. Padres: Three things to know as NL West rivals face off for first time this season — CBS Sports, 11:17 AM ET The reigning champions head into the three-game series with just a half-game division lead

Jon Rahm finds confidence with PGA Championship runner-up effort in rebound from dismal Masters — CBS Sports, 11:13 AM ET Rahm did not win his third major, but his play at Aronimink Golf Club buoyed his confidence

Arsenal vs. Burnley prediction, odds, expert best bets for Monday's critical English Premier League match — CBS Sports, 11:12 AM ET SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green is revealing his best bets for Monday's Arsenal vs. Burnley EPL match

Big Ten post-spring power rankings: Ohio State looks to end conference title drought, can USC break through? — CBS Sports, 11:01 AM ET With spring practices in the rear view and the 2026 season getting closer every day, here's a look at the hierarchy in college football's best conference

Use DraftKings promo code for $100 in bonus bets by targeting Thunder-Spurs, Canadiens-Sabres, MLB on Monday — CBS Sports, 10:52 AM ET DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for NBA, NHL and MLB on Monday

Patriots hit with bizarre scheduling quirk the NFL hasn't seen in 40 years, plus 21 other schedule oddities — CBS Sports, 10:46 AM ET Some teams were given a pretty crazy schedule by the NFL

WNBA Power Rankings: Revamped Chicago Sky already finding success after offseason roster shuffle — CBS Sports, 10:28 AM ET The Sky are off to their best start since 2023, but the Liberty are holding on to their No. 1 spot

NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Thunder vs. Spurs on Monday — CBS Sports, 10:26 AM ET SportsLine's model and team of experts have revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Monday

Arsenal vs. Burnley live stream: How to watch Premier League, odds, start time, channel — CBS Sports, 10:05 AM ET Mikel Arteta called the loss to Manchester City a reset moment, and his squad responded by putting themselves on the verge of glory

MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks include Wilyer Abreu on Monday, May 18 — CBS Sports, 9:54 AM ET SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Monday, May 18

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Thunder-Spurs, Canadiens-Sabres, MLB on Monday — CBS Sports, 9:50 AM ET Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA, MLB and NHL betting on Monday

James Harden trade paying huge dividends for Cavaliers, even if the Game 7 box score didn't show it — CBS Sports, 9:49 AM ET Harden's statline may leave something to be desired but Cleveland is undeniably better with him on the floor

MLB Power Rankings: Why disappointing teams seem to be the story of the year — CBS Sports, 9:32 AM ET Meanwhile, the Braves won't let go of No. 1 and the White Sox won't stop winning

Canadiens vs. Sabres odds, prediction, time: 2026 NHL playoff picks, Game 7 best bets from proven model — CBS Sports, 9:29 AM ET SportsLine's model reveals its Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres picks for their 2026 Stanley Cup playoff second-round Game 7 matchup

Fernando Mendoza watch: Predicting when Raiders will start No. 1 overall pick; QB's Rookie of the Year odds — CBS Sports, 9:14 AM ET The Raiders don't have to rush Mendoza into the starting lineup after signing veteran Kirk Cousins to a one-year deal

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeats as MVP; Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship; Aaron Rodgers to play in 2026 — CBS Sports, 9:01 AM ET Plus NBA conference finals set as Cavs knock out Pistons

FDA's top drug regulator ousted amid agency upheaval — The Hill, 11:31 AM ET Upheaval among the top ranks of the Food and Drug Administration continued late Friday when Tracey Beth Høeg, the agency’s top drug regulator, was ousted. Høeg had served as acting director of the ...

Pentagon pauses Canada joint military board, pointing to Carney remarks — The Hill, 11:19 AM ET The Pentagon’s policy chief announced Monday that the United States will suspend its involvement in a joint body that coordinates military consultation with Canada, pointing to Canadian Prime Minis...

Hogan: Republicans never got 'back to sanity' — The Hill, 11:12 AM ET Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said in a new interview that the Republican Party never got “back to sanity,” Hogan told The Washington Post that he thought the GOP would eventually get “back ...

Pentagon says Hegseth campaigning against Massie in 'personal capacity' — The Hill, 11:08 AM ET The Pentagon is pushing back on allegations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is politicizing the military with his planned Monday appearance in Kentucky to campaign for the man who is challengin...

NextEra and Dominion say they will merge, creating utility giant — The Hill, 11:03 AM ET Electric companies NextEra and Dominion will merge, they announced on Monday. The merger would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility, the companies said in a press release. The move...

Watch live: Trump hosts healthcare affordability event — The Hill, 10:53 AM ET President Trump is scheduled to host a healthcare affordability event on Monday afternoon at the White House. Trump in January unveiled an affordability framework aimed at lowering drug prices and ...

Pratt 'going to forever change how political ads are done': Chaffetz — The Hill, 10:38 AM ET Fox News host and former Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) on Sunday praised Spencer Pratt, a candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race, saying he is "going to forever change how political ads are done....

Hochul blames Long Island Rail Road strike on Trump administration — The Hill, 10:37 AM ET New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) again pinned an ongoing Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike on the Trump administration, continuing a days-long feud between Albany and Washington over the strike. “L...

Marco Rubio’s next shapeshift could betray MAGA or his own rhetoric — The Hill, 10:30 AM ET Rubio has been an active participant in Trump’s relentless campaign to prevent the U.S. from being the country he described.

Trump moves to dismiss $10B lawsuit against IRS — The Hill, 10:22 AM ET President Trump in a filing on Monday moved to dismiss his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over an agency contractor who leaked his tax return information to news outlets. The notice of volunta...

Republicans trail Democrats by double digits on generic congressional ballot: Survey — The Hill, 10:20 AM ET A new poll shows Republicans trailing Democrats by double digits on a generic congressional ballot. The survey results released Monday by the New York Times/Siena poll show that 50 percent of respo...

Supreme Court won’t weigh teacher’s firing for posts after George Floyd death — The Hill, 10:18 AM ET The Supreme Court said Monday it will not consider whether a suburban Chicago teacher was rightfully fired over inflammatory Facebook posts in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in 2020...

Military caregivers are America's next great bipartisan win — The Hill, 10:00 AM ET Military and veteran family caregivers provide $119 billion in unpaid care annually, yet 35 percent of their households live below the poverty line, and they face a lack of support from Congress.

Supreme Court won’t hear ex-lawmaker's bid to toss insider trading conviction — The Hill, 9:58 AM ET The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a former congressman’s bid to toss his conviction on insider trading charges. Former Rep. Stephen Buyer (R-Ind.) was convicted in 2023 on four federa...

Trump approval rating hits second-term low in new polling — The Hill, 9:45 AM ET President Trump's approval rating dipped to a second-term low in the latest New York Times/Siena poll published Monday. Pollsters found Trump's approval at 37 percent, with 59 percent of respondent...

X Is Making a Major Creator Push, Launching Ad Product to Connect Brands and Users (Exclusive) — Hollywood Reporter, 11:54 AM ET The social platform, now controlled by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is bringing a new product called Creator Connect to market, using AI to connect brands to relevant creators in search of more ad dollars.

‘The Unknown’ Review: Léa Seydoux Triggers a Body-Swap Nightmare in Beguilingly Weird Arthouse Genre- and Gender-Bender — Hollywood Reporter, 11:49 AM ET Niels Schneider also stars in this third feature from Oscar-winning 'Anatomy of a Fall' co-writer Arthur Harari, which fuses existential horror with naturalistic drama.

‘Lanterns’ Gets Premiere Date, Illuminating New Trailer — Hollywood Reporter, 11:45 AM ET The clip confirms Nathan Fillion and Laura Linney will appear in the HBO/DC Studios series.

Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’: First Reactions From the Premiere — Hollywood Reporter, 11:30 AM ET The much-talked about sci-fi creature feature debuted at the Cannes Film Festival to much praise.

Disney+’s ‘Moving’ Season 2 Begins Production With Core Cast Returning — Hollywood Reporter, 11:16 AM ET The breakout superhero show also sees writer Kangfull return with 'Kingdom' filmmaker Kim Seong-Hun come in as director.

‘Death Becomes Her’ to End Broadway Run — Hollywood Reporter, 11:00 AM ET The musical will play its final performance June 28, after opening in fall 2024.

Tatiana Maslany Is Back on TV. She’s Still Trying to Figure It Out. — Hollywood Reporter, 10:45 AM ET The actress, who leads Apple TV's 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,' discusses the fraudulence she feels playing a mother onscreen, her desire to make productions more equitable and why she thinks the ...

How Big Tech Took Over the Upfronts — Hollywood Reporter, 10:45 AM ET They were outsiders banging on the door, but YouTube, Netflix and Amazon this year seized the house — and they’re not about to let anyone else in.

‘Just in Time’ Recoups $12.5 Million Broadway Investment — Hollywood Reporter, 9:30 AM ET The achievement has become increasingly rare among Broadway musicals.

Jafar Panahi to Again Face Trial in Iran on “Propaganda” Charges — Hollywood Reporter, 9:20 AM ET The Oscar-nominated director, sentenced in absentia, returned to Iran on March 30.

‘The Unknown’ Review: Niels Schneider Wakes Up as Léa Seydoux in Arthur Harari’s Gratuitously Serious Body-Swap Psychodrama — Variety, 11:50 AM ET If you’ve ever caught yourself having just too good a time with “Freaky Friday” or “Your Name” or really any entry in the oddly well-populated body-swap genre, here’s a chance to do a little penanc...

‘Better Call Saul’ Actor Russell Andrews Shares ALS Diagnosis in Moving CNN Interview — Variety, 11:25 AM ET Russell Andrews, a veteran actor who’s appeared in “Better Caul Saul,” “Insecure,” and “Straight Outta Compton,” has revealed that he’s been living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The 64-...

Amazon’s Alexa+ Now Produces AI-Generated ‘Podcasts’ Featuring Chats Between Two Robot ‘Co-Hosts’ — Variety, 11:18 AM ET The podcast sector suddenly may have a big new player: Amazon’s Alexa+ AI-powered voice assistant. Alexa has been answering billions of users’ queries since it was first released in 2014. Now Amazo...

‘Clarkson’s Farm’ Season 5 Trailer: Jeremy Clarkson Opens Up About Heart Scare, Helps Birth a Calf and Speaks at a Farmers’ Protest — Variety, 11:10 AM ET Jeremy Clarkson opens up about his heart scare in the trailer for Season 5 of “Clarkson’s Farm,” which streams on Prime Video. The trailer shows an ambulance racing away from Diddly Squat Farm, fol...

Ventana Sur Sets 2026 Montevideo Dates as Río de la Plata Format Expands — Variety, 11:00 AM ET Ventana Sur will return to Montevideo for its 2026 edition, confirming the Río de la Plata format as the new working structure for Latin America’s leading audiovisual market. The Marché du Film, Ur...

Léa Seydoux Transforms: The Cannes Icon on Her Bold Festival Return, Not Being Threatened by AI and Championing Denis Villeneuve’s Bond Movie — Variety, 11:00 AM ET “I’m pregnant. Will that be OK?” Léa Seydoux wasn’t sure if the timing was right at all. She’d been approached years prior by writer-director Arthur Harari to star in “The Unknown,” a science ficti...

Broadway’s ‘Death Becomes Her’ to Close in June, Sets North American Tour — Variety, 11:00 AM ET “Death Becomes Her,” a campy musical based on the 1992 cult favorite film, is closing after less than two years on Broadway. After 650 performances over a 20-month run, “Death Becomes Her” will con...

‘Lanterns’: HBO DC Series Casts Laura Linney — Variety, 10:55 AM ET Laura Linney has officially joined the cast of the upcoming DC series “Lanterns” at HBO. Linney will appear alongside previously announced cast members Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald,...

Hipgnosis, the Company Behind Iconic Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath Album Covers, Acquired by Primary Wave — Variety, 10:43 AM ET With a legacy of arresting album cover images that includes Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon,” Led Zeppelin’s “House of the Holy,” Black Sabbath’s “Technical Ecstasy” and many more, the design f...

‘Stranger Things’ Creators Reveal David Harbour Was ‘Second Choice’ to Billy Crudup for Hopper Role: ‘Everything Happens for a Reason’ — Variety, 10:13 AM ET “Stranger Things” could have been a whole different show if creators Matt and Ross Duffer had gotten their original casting choice for Chief Jim Hopper — and it’s not Josh Brolin. During an intervi...

West Ham relegation may cost London taxpayers £2.5m — BBC Sport, 11:48 AM ET London taxpayers may have to pay an extra £2.5m if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League, because of the club's lease agreement for London Stadium.

Europe 'best way' to end Bournemouth stay - Iraola — BBC Sport, 11:40 AM ET Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says finishing in a European place would be the "best way" to finish his time at the club.

Ng stays on at Cardiff after agreeing new deal — BBC Sport, 11:18 AM ET Perry Ng signs a new contract at Cardiff City which will keep the right-back with the Bluebirds until at least 2028.

O'Brien an injury worry for Leinster before final — BBC Sport, 10:53 AM ET Leinster wing Tommy O'Brien is an injury doubt before Saturday's Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao.

Former De Zerbi assistant becomes Ukraine manager — BBC Sport, 10:38 AM ET Andrea Maldera, a former assistant manager of Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi, has been appointed Ukraine head coach.

O'Neill rejects 'nonsense' criticism of pitch invasion — BBC Sport, 10:25 AM ET Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says it is "nonsense" to suggest the pitch invasion that followed Saturday's dramatic Scottish Premiership title win embarrassed the game.

O'Neill rejects 'nonsense' criticism of pitch invasion — BBC Sport, 10:25 AM ET Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says it is "nonsense" to suggest the pitch invasion that followed Saturday's dramatic Scottish Premiership title win embarrassed the game.

If I was Slot I'd have Salah nowhere near the stadium - Rooney — BBC Sport, 10:05 AM ET After Mohamed Salah's social media post questioning Liverpool's style of play, Wayne Rooney says he would have the forward "nowhere near the stadium" for their final Premier League match.

So many positives for Hearts despite final day pain - McInnes — BBC Sport, 9:13 AM ET Head coach Derek McInnes believes Heart of Midlothian can use this season as a springboard once they recover from the hurt of the final day.

Club player smashes six sixes in successive overs — BBC Sport, 9:08 AM ET Club cricketer Scott Gretton says he had no idea he might have been making history by hitting six sixes in successive overs.

Could the Iran war trigger the next debt shock? — Al Jazeera, 11:36 AM ET Government bonds are under pressure and households could soon feel the impact.

Former US negotiator with Iran: Trump falling into Vietnam trap — Al Jazeera, 11:31 AM ET Rob Malley argues that current talks have ‘very small chance of success’.

Tata-ASML deal: How significant is it for India’s semiconductor push? — Al Jazeera, 11:15 AM ET The agreement reflects India’s ambition to enter a sector dominated by a handful of global powers.

World Cup Golden Boot: which players have top scored at each tournament? — Al Jazeera, 11:06 AM ET A look back at the top goal scorers in the FIFA World Cup's history, littered with some of the greats of football.

Renewed Israeli attacks kill 7 in Lebanon as death toll exceeds 3,000 — Al Jazeera, 11:02 AM ET Attacks come days after Lebanese and Israeli officials agreed to extend a ceasefire by 45 days.

What is the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, nearly hit by a drone? — Al Jazeera, 10:09 AM ET The nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi has the capacity to meet one-quarter of the UAE's electricity needs.

The world cannot afford to fail women, children and adolescents — Al Jazeera, 10:00 AM ET Aid cuts, debt and conflict are pushing maternal and child health to breaking point.

Ebola, hantavirus: Is the world prepared for the next pandemic? — Al Jazeera, 9:11 AM ET Funding cuts in health research, and the antivaccine movement make it challenging to respond to viruses.

Iran eyes challenging stock market reopening after lengthy war closure — Al Jazeera, 9:03 AM ET The capital market is not Iranian economy's main financing engine, but it still matters politically and psychologically.

Abducted flotilla activists release pre-recorded messages calling for help — Al Jazeera, 9:01 AM ET Several abducted activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla have released pre-recorded messages calling for help.

Amazon Alexa Plus can now create AI-generated podcasts — The Verge, 11:55 AM ET Alexa Plus, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant, can now generate podcasts on "virtually any topic," according to an announcement on Monday. With the update, Amazon says you can give Alexa Plus a topic,...

Philips Hue smart lights and a whole lot more are over 20 percent off — The Verge, 11:03 AM ET Woot is having a day-long sale on a range of tech, including a mix of new and open-box Philips Hue smart lighting. The retailer’s already-discounted prices are even cheaper today when you enter the...

The Verge’s 2026 college graduation gift guide — The Verge, 11:00 AM ET Graduating from college is exciting, but it can also feel slightly terrifying. Along with celebrating a huge accomplishment, many grads jump right into looking for a job. Some might be getting thei...

Linus Torvalds says Linux security list is becoming ‘unmanageable’ due to AI bug reports — The Verge, 10:21 AM ET Linux founder Linus Torvalds said in his most recent state of the kernel post that "the continued flood of AI reports has basically made the security list almost entirely unmanageable, with enormou...

Exclusive: Jonah Peretti explains why he sold BuzzFeed — The Verge, 10:15 AM ET Today, I’m talking with Jonah Peretti, who is, technically, the CEO of BuzzFeed — although that will be coming to an end very soon. Just days before we spoke, Jonah agreed to sell 52 percent of Buz...

Starlink raises prices across satellite internet plans — The Verge, 10:08 AM ET Starlink is raising prices across its satellite internet plans in the US - including Standby Mode - with the cheapest 100Mbps Residential plan going from $50 to $55 / month, as reported earlier by ...

Israeli navy intercept flotilla boats trying to breach the blockade of Gaza — PBS NewsHour, 11:33 AM ET Organizers say the boats were intercepted 250 nautical miles from Gaza's shores.

Pope Leo XIV to launch his first encylical, a document on artificial intelligence, with Anthropic's co-founder — PBS NewsHour, 10:51 AM ET The presence of Anthropic's Christopher Olah at the Vatican is significant, and suggests that the U.S. pope's position on AI will become a new flashpoint with the Trump administration.

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection — PBS NewsHour, 10:47 AM ET The crew will now go into quarantine, with those who cannot be immediately repatriated spending their time in quarantine in these containers.

Congo will open 3 Ebola treatment centers as a rare strain spreads — PBS NewsHour, 10:34 AM ET The WHO declared the Ebola disease outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths in Congo and two in neighboring Uganda.

Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans target Rep. Clyburn's seat — PBS NewsHour, 10:13 AM ET The Southern redistricting efforts come after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened Voting Rights Act protections for minority districts.

Trump moves to dismiss $10 billion suit over leak of tax returns after reports of a resolution — PBS NewsHour, 9:47 AM ET The creation of a fund to pay allies of the president who believe they were wrongly investigated and prosecuted reflects Trump's long-running claims that the Biden administration Justice Department...

Kin Health raises $9M to build an AI notetaker for patients — TechCrunch, 11:26 AM ET The app is similar to a meeting notetaker: you can record doctor visits, and it will return an AI summary of the meeting, with the next steps, all of which you share with family and friends if you ...

Amazon’s new Alexa+ powered feature can generate podcast episodes — TechCrunch, 10:56 AM ET Amazon’s Alexa+ can now generate custom AI podcasts on demand, as the company expands its assistant into a personalized AI content platform.

Open source tool maker Grafana Labs says hackers stole its code, refuses to pay ransom — TechCrunch, 9:42 AM ET The open source project said hackers stole its codebase and threatened to publish its source code if the company did not pay.

BMW sends off the 6th-gen M3 CS with a manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive — Ars Technica, 10:33 AM ET The 2027 M3 CS Handschalter is lighter and comes with three pedals instead of two.

Did Artemis II break through? Registrations at Space Camp double afterward. — Ars Technica, 9:49 AM ET Isaacman's $25 million donation leads to impressive new facilities.

Bug bounty businesses bombarded with AI slop — Ars Technica, 9:23 AM ET "Never-ending" AI slop strains corporate hacking reward schemes.

The Supreme Court avoids taking up a fight over Voting Rights Act enforcement for now — NPR, 11:12 AM ET After recently weakening the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court avoided for now taking up a legal question that may severely limit enforcement of the law's remaining protections for minority voters.

Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement — NPR, 10:58 AM ET The president sued the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, demanding $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns years ago.

The Great Gen Z Dividing Line — The Atlantic, 10:40 AM ET The older ones and the younger ones may be voting in different ways.

New reconciliation text — Politico, 9:58 AM ET

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