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US stocks experienced a downturn on Tuesday, ending a six-day winning streak. The S&P 500 fell 0.39% to 5,940.46, the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.38%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.27%. Tech stocks led the de…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced tough questioning from Senate Democrats during a hearing on the State Department's budget. Democrats criticized his handling of El Salvador's President Bukele, specifically the deport…
World Bee Day highlighted the plight of bees globally, with experts emphasizing the need for greater protection. In Cologne, Germany, approximately 400,000 bees in urban rooftop hives continued their work, unaware of the…
Disney's live-action remake of its 2002 animated film, Lilo & Stitch, hits theaters on May 23rd. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the film stays faithful to the original while deepening the sisterly bond between Lilo and…
Home Depot announced it won't broadly raise prices due to new tariffs, unlike Walmart. While some product options may disappear due to increased import costs, Home Depot executives cited their strong market position and …
Google is testing a new virtual try-on feature in Search Labs, allowing users to upload a photo and see how clothing would look on them using AI. This feature uses AI to understand body shapes and fabric drape. Additiona…
Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great," premiered at Cannes to a five-minute standing ovation. The film, starring June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Erin Kellyman, explores themes of friendship, grie…
Google is launching an "AI mode" for its search engine and Chrome browser, offering a conversational Q&A experience similar to ChatGPT. This "total reimagining of search" aims to compete with rivals like OpenAI, leveragi…
Microsoft's Build conference showcased ambitious AI plans, including a new Windows AI platform and collaborations with Elon Musk's xAI and OpenAI. Amidst recent layoffs and employee protests concerning Microsoft's work w…
Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great," starring June Squibb, premiered at Cannes. The film follows a 94-year-old woman who, after her best friend's death, falsely claims to be a Holocaust survivor t…
Elle Fanning will play Effie Trinket in Lionsgate's upcoming film, "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," directed by Francis Lawrence. This prequel, set 24 years before the original Hunger Games, focuses on the 50t…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reaffirmed his commitment to leading the company for the next five years during an interview at the Qatar Economic Forum. His statement addresses investor concerns regarding his dedication to Tesla, f…
June Squibb stars in Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great." Squibb plays a 94-year-old woman who, after her friend's death, fabricates a Holocaust survivor story to connect with others. The film, wh…
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL), the world's largest EV battery maker, saw its Hong Kong shares surge over 16% on its debut. The secondary listing raised over $4.5 billion, making it the world's largest IPO of…
Two orcas, Wikie and Keijo, and 12 dolphins are stranded at the closed Marineland Antibes in France after a relocation to Spain was blocked. A video showing algae in their tanks sparked international concern. While Marin…
US markets showed slight pre-market dips as earnings season winds down. Home Depot exceeded sales expectations, contrasting with other retailers impacted by Trump's tariffs. Uncertainty remains regarding the tariffs' eff…
Deliver At All Costs, released May 22nd, 2025, is a chaotic driving game where players deliver wacky packages across diverse environments. The game shines with its creative and fun mission design, featuring ludicrous cha…
WHO member countries approved a new agreement aimed at improving pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The treaty, resulting from three years of debate, ensures countries sharing virus samples receive medical …
Denzel Washington received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his contributions to cinema. However, the celebration was briefly interrupted when Washington appeared to rebuke a photographer wh…
Apple's iPhone 17 lineup, expected in September, will likely see price increases due to planned upgrades and potential tariffs. The iPhone 17 Pro is rumored to feature a redesigned horizontal camera bar, a 48MP telephoto…
Even if the ambitious 1.5C global warming target is met, scientists warn of potentially devastating sea-level rise of several meters over centuries. This is due to continued melting of Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets,…
Portugal's recent election resulted in another minority government for the center-right Democratic Alliance, failing to resolve the country's prolonged political instability. The far-right Chega party significantly incre…
Denzel Washington received an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, marking his first time at the festival since 1993. The award was presented by Spike Lee before the premiere of their new film, "Highest 2 Low…
House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to unite Republicans behind a sweeping tax and budget bill championed by President Trump. Internal disagreements over Medicaid cuts and clean energy tax credits threaten the bill's pa…
A new UK-EU deal covers trade, defense, fishing, and energy, but key questions remain. The financial cost to the UK for benefits like reduced food export checks is unclear, as are the details of a youth visa scheme. Whil…