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Marvel's "Thunderbolts" and Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" continued their box office dominance, earning $33.1 million and $21.1 million respectively in their latest weekends. Despite new releases including a horror film and a…
Whoop has revised its upgrade policy for its new Whoop 5.0 fitness tracker after customer backlash. Initially, users faced a $49-$79 upgrade fee or a 12-month subscription extension. Following complaints about this contr…
The Trump administration's dismantling of US global media agencies, including Voice of America (VOA), has sparked widespread concern. Experts warn this will create a vacuum for promoting democracy and embolden authoritar…
Donald Trump appointed Judge Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. This follows Pirro's long-standing relationship with Trump, including previous attempts to secure her in high-ranking posi…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced productive trade talks with China in Geneva, resulting in a deal. While details remain limited, Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer briefed President Trump…
Donald Trump's second term has seen new avenues for funding his business empire, including Trump Media & Technology Group, World Liberty Financial, and the $TRUMP meme coin. These ventures, operating with minimal regulat…
OpenAI and Microsoft are renegotiating their multibillion-dollar partnership. OpenAI aims for an IPO, requiring restructuring away from its non-profit roots. A key sticking point is Microsoft's equity stake in exchange f…
Hollywood celebrities celebrated Mother's Day with heartfelt social media tributes to their mothers. Stars like Kris Jenner, Lindsay Lohan, and Sofia Vergara shared loving messages and photos, expressing gratitude for th…
Amber Heard announced the birth of twins, a daughter and son, via an Instagram Mother's Day post. She described becoming a mother on her own terms as a humbling experience and expressed immense joy at completing her fami…
Amidst heightened India-Pakistan tensions following a Pahalgam terrorist attack, Prime Minister Modi assured US Vice President JD Vance of a strong, devastating response to any further Pakistani aggression. Despite Vance…
SNL's Weekend Update featured jokes about the new Cardinal, Robert Francis Prevost's Chicago upbringing, and AI-generated images of Trump as the Pope. Colin Jost and Michael Che also targeted Trump's proposed tariffs on …
A group of Quakers embarked on a 300-mile march from New York City to Washington D.C. to protest the Trump administration's strict immigration policies. This action reflects a long history of Quaker activism for social j…
Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk, detained for over six weeks after co-authoring an op-ed criticizing the university's response to the Gaza conflict, has been released. A US judge ordered her release, citing a…
The Trump administration is considering suspending habeas corpus, a legal principle ensuring individuals can challenge their detention in court. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller frames it as a "privilege"…
A CNN analysis reveals at least 16 planes were under Newark airport's control when communication and radar systems failed on April 28, causing eight diversions. The resulting chaos, including delays and cancellations, la…
Federal employee unions are facing unprecedented attacks under the Trump administration. Mass layoffs at the FDA occurred without the required advance notice, and an executive order stripped collective bargaining rights …
Walgreens is expanding its use of robotic micro-fulfillment centers to fill prescriptions, aiming to improve efficiency and free up pharmacists for patient care. Initially deployed in 2021, the program was paused for upg…
During February and subsequent White House meetings, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump displayed strong alignment on issues such as designating Houthi militants as terrorists and preventing Ir…
Senator Susan Collins's decision on whether to seek reelection in Maine is creating uncertainty for both Democrats and Republicans. While Collins hints at running, her potential absence would significantly boost Democrat…
A Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crash in February 2024 killed five Marines, including Alec Langen. An investigation revealed no mechanical failure, but cited deteriorating weather conditions and questiona…
Cecily Strong and Colin Jost reprised their SNL roles as Jeanine Pirro and Pete Hegseth, respectively, alongside James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump. The sketch depicted the trio as "old drinking buddies" working within…
Media companies are facing economic uncertainty as they present their programming to advertisers. This year's "Upfronts" are crucial, with marketers cautious about spending due to inflation and other economic factors. Wh…
Saturday Night Live's cold open featured a Mother's Day message interrupted by James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump and Cecily Strong's returning Jeanine Pirro. Strong's Pirro joked about her new role and her Fox News co…
Afina, a shower head company, conducted a real-world test comparing a $129 Chinese-made shower head to a $239 US-made version. Despite over 25,000 website visitors, zero US-made shower heads were purchased, while 584 Chi…
Following a ceasefire agreement, Pakistan violated it within hours, leading to explosions in Srinagar and other areas. Pakistani drones were detected and neutralized in Udhampur and Kutch. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor crit…