Author Michael Wolff claims Donald Trump is personally attacking Elon Musk, telling associates Trump leaked information about Musk's alleged drug use to the New York Times. Trump denies this, but reportedly questioned Musk's sanity and hinted at potential repercussions over Musk's opposition to Trump's spending bill. Musk, in...
Leaked Vatican documents suggest Pope Francis' 2021 restriction of the traditional Latin Mass contradicted a 2020 survey showing most bishops favored it. The documents, published online, indicate the majority of bishops believed restricting the Mass would be detrimental. This revelation puts pressure on the new Pope Leo XIV, who...
A record-breaking heatwave scorches Europe, particularly France, causing deaths and school closures. Paris, lacking widespread air conditioning, sees residents resorting to creative cooling methods. While some acknowledge the need for better building insulation and sustainable solutions, the immediate impact reveals Europe's vulnerability to extreme heat. The crisis...
Following a 12-day military campaign by Israel and the US targeting its nuclear facilities, Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA, barring inspectors from its nuclear sites. This action, while escalating tensions, underscores a deeper crisis within the Islamic Republic. Three significant defeats—a popular uprising, setbacks in Syria, and...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a £5 billion shortfall in planned welfare savings, significantly reducing the government's financial buffer. With the Autumn Budget approaching, her options include waiting for economic growth, further spending cuts (risking reputational damage), altering self-imposed fiscal rules (potentially impacting market confidence), or limiting the Office for...
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, named an All-Star starter for the first time since 2019, broke out of a slump with a three-hit, three-RBI performance in a win against the Brewers. This is Lindor's fifth All-Star appearance and his first start. His selection ends a six-year drought for Mets...
Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy left Wednesday's game with left knee pain after a collision at third base. Michael A. Taylor accidentally slid into Muncy's knee, causing it to bend backward. Muncy immediately went down in pain. The Dodgers will conduct tests to determine the severity of...
The Sacramento Kings are actively pursuing Golden State Warriors restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, exploring a sign-and-trade involving Devin Carter, Dario Saric, and draft picks. While Malik Monk's inclusion is unlikely due to Golden State's lack of interest, the Kings aim to maximize outgoing salary through potential trades...
House Republicans are locked in a late-night standoff over President Trump's domestic policy bill. Speaker Mike Johnson is working to secure enough votes to advance the bill, facing resistance from conservative holdouts. Trump and his team, including Vice President Vance and Dr. Mehmet Oz, are engaging in intense...
A revised U.S.-brokered proposal offers a five-stage plan for releasing hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire. The deal, involving the release of 10 hostages and 18 bodies in phases, includes stronger U.S. assurances that the ceasefire will continue even if a final agreement isn't reached...
