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Capital One will pay $425 million to settle a nationwide lawsuit alleging it defrauded savings account holders. The settlement, filed in a Virginia court, addresses claims that Capital One failed to adequately advertise …
Jennifer Lawrence made her first red carpet appearance since welcoming her second child at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her new horror-comedy, "Die, My Love." The actress, who stars alongside Robert Pattinson, lo…
President Trump's surprise announcement to lift US sanctions on Syria has sparked a scramble within the US government. Months of quiet negotiations paved the way, with Saudi Arabia and Turkey playing key roles. The move,…
Bill Maher argues President Trump's foreign policy is a pragmatic 'realism' focused on economic deals rather than idealistic nation-building. A recent $600 billion deal with Saudi Arabia, including $140 billion in arms s…
Olivia Rodrigo is headlining 18 music festivals this year, showcasing a rock-driven show that's breaking records. This surge in female headliners, including Gracie Abrams and Charli XCX, marks a shift in the music festiv…
Alex Fine, husband of Cassie Ventura Fine, has been a steadfast supporter during her testimony against Sean "Diddy" Combs in a federal sex-crimes trial. Fine previously ran 50 miles to raise funds for a domestic violence…
Ari Aster's new Western, "Eddington," premiered at Cannes, sparking heated debate. The film, set in 2020, portrays a fictional New Mexico town grappling with the pandemic, social unrest, and political division. Joaquin P…
Warner Bros. enjoys a box office triumph with the horror film "Final Destination Bloodlines," which debuted with an estimated $46-$48 million, exceeding expectations. This marks a franchise best and a successful revival …
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused former US President Trump of using power for violence, not peace, citing actions in Gaza and elsewhere. Khamenei reiterated threats against Israel, calling for its re…
Epic Games is asking a judge to force Apple to reinstate Fortnite on the US App Store. Apple claims it won't act until a court appeal is decided, a delay Epic calls retaliatory. Epic argues its Fortnite submission compli…
Warner Bros.' "Final Destination Bloodlines" had a franchise-best opening weekend, grossing $21 million on Friday and previews. The R-rated horror film exceeded expectations, outperforming previous installments. Converse…
Colombia has applied to join the China-led New Development Bank, signifying a shift in Latin American relations away from the U.S. President Gustavo Petro's visit to China included a meeting with the bank's head, Dilma R…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore vetoed 23 bills, including a highly publicized reparations study commission bill and legislation examining data center impacts. The vetoes sparked swift, angry reactions from lawmakers, who pl…
Dawn Richard, a former Bad Boy Records artist, testified in Sean Combs' sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, corroborating claims of Combs' abuse of Cassie Ventura. Richard described a 2009 incident where Combs allege…
President Trump concluded a Middle Eastern trip focused on dealmaking, announcing new investment agreements and lifting sanctions on Syria, meeting with its leader. While achieving some economic goals, major breakthrough…
The UK hosts its first EU summit since Brexit, aiming to improve relations and the existing trade agreement. While no major new deal is expected, the summit, held at Lancaster House with a warship as a lunch venue, seeks…
Newly released audio from a special counsel's investigation appears to confirm instances of memory lapses by President Joe Biden. The recordings, from October 2023 interviews, show Biden struggling to recall key dates, i…
Dutch historian Rutger Bregman's new book, "Moral Ambition," challenges high-achievers to redirect their talents towards solving societal problems. Bregman argues that many successful individuals focus solely on self-adv…
Roughly 60,000 metric tons of food, enough to feed 3.5 million people for a month, is rotting in warehouses due to the Trump administration's drastic cuts to USAID funding. The $98 million worth of food, intended for reg…
A 90-day reprieve on high tariffs on Chinese imports has offered small US businesses temporary relief, but uncertainty remains. While the reduction from 145% to 30% allows for some production, the short timeframe creates…
Ari Aster's "Eddington," a Western set in a 2020 America consumed by conspiracy theories and political extremism, premiered at Cannes to a mixed reception. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as a sheriff running for mayor, the fil…
Google's I/O conference, starting Tuesday, will heavily focus on AI, particularly its Gemini technology and its integration across various products. While Android's Material Three Expressive design update was pre-release…
Ars Technica staff reminisced about frustrating moments in classic Sierra On-Line adventure games. The discussion centered on the infamous 'dry acorn' puzzle in King's Quest III, where players had to repeatedly try to pi…
Business Insider tested Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Waymo's self-driving systems in San Francisco. Waymo's system, utilizing multiple sensors, demonstrated safe and assertive driving, even exhibiting seemingly hu…
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is attempting to expand its influence beyond executive branch agencies, contacting nearly 40 entities. DOGE staffers, many young and inexperienced, have sought to embed with…