London broadcasters Vernon Kay, Tess Daly confirm divorce

 

London, England – British television presenters Vernon Kay, 52, and Tess Daly, 57, have ended their 22-year marriage after a period of growing apart, their representatives confirmed this week. The couple, who first met at a BBC Christmas party in 2001, married in 2003 at St Mary’s Church in Horwich...

India mourns Asha Bhosle as state funeral announced

 

Asha Bhosle, the iconic Indian playback singer recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in music history, has died at the age of 92, her family confirmed on Sunday. Over a seven-decade career, she recorded more than 12,000 songs in over 20 languages and...

Spain investigates death of British reality star Jake Hall

 

Spanish authorities are investigating the death of former British reality television personality Jake Hall, who died aged 35 after sustaining severe head injuries at a private villa in Spain. Emergency services were called in the early hours and pronounced him dead at the scene. Police say preliminary findings suggest the...

Former QB Craig Morton dies; Patriots rookie shines

 

Denver — Craig Morton, former Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos quarterback, died Saturday in Mill Valley, California at age 83, the Broncos confirmed through his family. In Foxborough, Massachusetts, Behren Morton — the Patriots' 234th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech — took all quarterback...

U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill Targeting Chinese Connected Vehicles

 

Washington, DC. A bipartisan group of lawmakers said they will introduce legislation to block Chinese-linked vehicles and components from the U.S. market, citing national security and data surveillance concerns. Republican Representative John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Democratic Representative Debbie Dingell jointly...

Area teams claim regional titles and state qualifications

 

HIGH POINT — Saturday's regional track meets produced multiple state qualifiers and team placings across the Salisbury area, with South Rowan athletes placing among top finishers at the 4A Central Regional at the High Point Athletic Complex and Salisbury scoring strong finishes to earn individual regional titles and relay qualifications. DENTON...

Oregon Primary Will Decide Fate of Gas Tax

 

Portland, Ore. Democrats raised the state gas tax and fees last fall to fund road improvements and close a gap in the transportation budget, and Republicans collected signatures to force a repeal referendum that will appear on Oregon's May 19 primary ballot. The vote occurs as national gasoline prices surge. Portland...

New York stocks climb as payrolls beat expectations

 

US stocks advanced toward record closing levels in New York on Friday morning, supported by strong technology and semiconductor shares, better-than-expected April payrolls data, and an Iran ceasefire that remained intact despite overnight clashes near the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 gained about 0.5% and the Nasdaq 100 rose...

Mitchell's 43 lifts Cavaliers to even series 2-2

 

Cleveland — Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, including 39 in the second half, and the Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 112-103 Monday night to even the second-round series at 2-2. The performance tied the NBA playoff mark for second-half scoring and followed earlier series play in which late turnovers had...

United States commuters face steep fuel cost surge

 

U.S. gasoline prices have risen sharply since late February, placing significant financial strain on drivers with long commutes or driving-based jobs. Average regular gasoline climbed from $2.98 per gallon on February 28, when the Iran war began, to $4.56 per gallon by May 7, a 53% increase, according to AAA....