Entertainment
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Daryl Hannah Declares 'Slava Ukraine' While Presenting Oscar Award
Hollywood actress Daryl Hannah voiced her support for Ukraine while presenting an award at the Oscars, saying, "Slava Ukraine"—a phrase meaning "Glory to Ukraine."03 March 2025Read More... -
Mega Millions Jackpot Hits Estimated $944 Million for Christmas Eve Drawing
This Christmas Eve could bring an unforgettable gift for one lucky lottery player, as the Mega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $944 million — the largest December prize26 December 2024Read More... -
Americans Celebrate Independence Day with Unity and Festivities Across the Nation
Millions of Americans took a welcome break on Thursday for the Fourth of July, flocking to parades, fireworks shows, and barbecues, momentarily escaping the daily drumbeat of05 July 2024Read More... -
Justin Timberlake Arrested for DUI in The Hamptons, Police Confirm
Justin Timberlake was arrested in the Hamptons, New York, for allegedly driving under the influence, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.18 June 2024Read More... -
US Billionaire Plans Deep-Sea Expedition to Titanic Wreck
A US luxury real estate billionaire, Larry Connor, and deep-sea explorer, Patrick Lahey, are planning an ambitious submersible expedition to the Titanic wreck.29 May 2024Read More... -
US Justice Department to Sue Live Nation, Owner of Ticketmaster
The US Justice Department (DOJ) is preparing to file a competition lawsuit against entertainment giant Live Nation, potentially as early as Thursday, according to23 May 2024Read More... -
Disney Emerges Victorious After Intense Battle
Disney has emerged triumphant in a boardroom clash against critics who had accused the media conglomerate of mishandling its streaming strategy and losing its innovative edge.04 April 2024Read More...
Politics
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Pentagon Accepts Luxury Jet from Qatar to Temporarily Serve as Air Force One
The U.S. Department of Defense has officially accepted a luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft from the government of Qatar to serve as a temporary Air Force One, the PentagonRead More... -
Trump Meets Syrian President, Lifts Sanctions
US President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, announcing the lifting of long-standing US sanctions on Syria. The move, reported on May 14, has sparkedRead More... -
Voting Rights Act Enforcement Struck Down
A federal appeals panel, responding to a challenge by Republican officials in North Dakota, struck down a key enforcement mechanism of the Voting Rights Act on May 14, 2025.Read More... -
Proposed D7 Trade Bloc to Bolster Democratic Resilience
On May 11, 2025, former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen proposed a “Democratic 7” (D7) trade bloc in The Guardian, comprising the EU, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand,Read More... -
Trump Hosts $1.5 Million-Per-Person Fundraiser, Raising Ethics Concerns
Just days after hosting a $1 million-per-plate fundraiser for the MAGA Inc. Super PAC, former President Donald Trump escalated his campaign fundraising efforts with a $1.5 million-per-personRead More...
Fashion
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Costco Offers Affordable Version of Anthropologie Mirror, Sparking Social Media Buzz
Costco shoppers are buzzing about a floor mirror that closely resembles a luxury mirror from Anthropologie but comes with a significantly lower price tag. The Anthropologie Luisa Mirror, pricedRead More... -
City Council Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month
This year, the Councilors acknowledged Hispanic leaders in Boston for their hard work, leadership and commitment to their communities. Recipients were awarded the Pilares de la HispanidadRead More... -
Hermès Resolves Patent Dispute with Skechers over Shoe Soles in New York
Hermès International SCA HRMS.PA, the French luxury fashion house, has settled a lawsuit brought by Skechers USA Inc SKX.N regarding alleged patent infringementRead More... -
Diamond Prices Firm After Supply Declines
Diamond trading was seasonally slow in December as the industry’s focus shifted to retail and as diamantaires took their end-of-year break. Sentiment received a boost from strong holidayRead More... -
Protesters target Polanski film at cinemas in Brussels
Feminist activists defaced cinemas in Brussels with angry condemnations of director Roman Polanski's latest film overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday.Read More... -
London Latino heartlands struggle for survival
Whenever London's South Americans go looking for a job, a helping hand, the flavours of home or a party with their compatriots, they head to the Latino indoor marketRead More... -
Tutankhamun sculpture’s London auction sparks Egyptian outcry
A 3,000-year-old head sculpture of an eternally-young Tutankhamun — the Egyptian pharaoh known as King Tut — goes under the hammer this week in London despite an outcry from Cairo.Read More... -
Four top British authors in novel anti-Brexit European crusade
Ken Follett, Lee Child, Kate Mosse and Jojo Moyes, four heavyweights of British literature, are launching a "Friendship Tour" of Europe to represent the 48 percent whoRead More... -
Zombies and women: London Men's Fashion Week wraps up
Models in zombie make-up and a growing number of women on the catwalks were among the eye-catching features of Men's Fashion Week, which wrapped up inRead More...
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The World Bank called on Monday for countries to step up programs to fight the new coronavirus outbreak, and said it was considering mobilizing its own resources
US cereal giant Kellogg has set a goal of phasing out the controversial weedkiller glyphosate from its supply chain by 2025, the company confirmed Monday.
The EU's top trade official heads to Washington on Tuesday on a sensitive mission to mend ties with the United States and end several years of protectionist battles.
Washington, Tokyo and Brussels on Tuesday joined forces in calling for stronger global rules against government subsidies that distort trade, a practice China has long

Chinese telecommunications group Huawei is working on a plan to build its own components at a site in Europe, its chairman told AFP, after it was hit by US sanctions.
Talks setting the EU's budget for next year are going down to the wire because of disagreement between member states and the European Parliament, officials said Saturday.
Nine EU countries joined forces on Thursday (Nov 7) to push for proposals for cleaner aviation in Europe, a highly polluting sector that they said was undertaxed.
The EU’s top trade official said efforts to reason with Colombia had failed, with Bogota insisting on imposing tariffs on fry exports from Belgian, Dutch and German businesses.
The European Commission on Wednesday urged EU states to drop the system of asking for rebates from their budget contributions if and when the UK leaves under Brexit.