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San Antonio voters opted for non-City Council candidates in the mayoral race, choosing Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos for a runoff election. This marks a departure from the city's two-decade trend of electing counci…
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in Japan are breaking records, with some retailers prioritizing loyal customers. The high demand is causing pre-order restrictions, leaving many Japanese consumers potentially unable to secur…
Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier reveals deleted scenes showing the team's traumatic pasts in 'shame rooms'. Scenes for Alexei, Ghost, and Bucky were cut to focus on Bob's internal conflict. The film's post-credits sc…
A widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal on Monday led to a 35 percent surge in Starlink satellite internet usage as traditional mobile networks failed. Ookla data revealed record Starlink usage in Spain, with tho…
Warren Buffett, at 94, surprised Berkshire Hathaway's board by announcing his resignation as CEO, effective year-end. After six decades leading the conglomerate, Buffett's departure will mark a significant shift. While s…
Facing increased US tariffs on Chinese goods, online retailer Temu has adjusted its strategy. Previously, Temu shipped directly from China, resulting in high import charges for US customers. Now, Temu is sourcing product…
Microsoft's recent price hikes for its Xbox consoles have made the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital a more attractive option. Sony's current bundles, including Astro Bot, are priced at $399.99, significantly undercutting the i…
Dannielynn Birkhead, 18, honored her late mother, Anna Nicole Smith, at the 2025 Kentucky Derby Barnstable Brown Gala. She wore the same backless black gown her mother wore 21 years earlier, completing the look with a si…
Marvel's "Thunderbolts" culminates in a unique climactic battle. Team members, upon contact with Bob Reynolds (Sentry/Void), are plunged into their deepest shames. Yelena confronts her past, leading the Thunderbolts into…
Apple reportedly plans to alter its iPhone release schedule in 2026, launching its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and 'Air' models. The standard iPhone 18 will be delayed until spring 2027, alongside a…
Warren Buffett, at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting, announced his retirement at year's end, handing the CEO role to Greg Abel. He also criticized the ongoing trade war, stating that trade shouldn't be a w…
Guinness World Record-holding dogs, Reginald, a giant Great Dane, and Pearl, a tiny Chihuahua, recently met for a two-day playdate. Despite their significant size difference (Reginald is 3ft tall, Pearl is 3.59in), the d…
Rockstar Games announced a delay for Grand Theft Auto VI, pushing the release date from fall 2024 to May 26, 2026. The company cited the need for extra time to meet quality expectations. This delay caused a nearly 7% dro…
The US imposed a 25% tariff on imported auto parts, impacting new and used vehicle prices, repairs, and insurance. This follows a similar tariff on imported cars in April. Even US-made cars often use foreign parts, broad…
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway CEO, deemed US trade wars a "big mistake" at the company's annual meeting. He emphasized trade shouldn't be weaponized and that tariffs negatively impact the firm's outlook, contributin…
The end of the de minimis exemption for packages from China to the US has resulted in increased tariffs, impacting online retailers like Temu and Shein. These companies are now facing tariffs as high as 145 percent on go…
Prince Harry's strained relationship with the royal family has intensified following a lost court case concerning his security detail in the UK. In a BBC interview, Harry expressed his desire for reconciliation while rei…
New 25% tariffs on most auto part imports are impacting the US auto industry. This affects even US-made cars, as most contain imported parts. The tariffs could add tens of billions of dollars in costs, eventually increas…
The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is facing a staffing crisis. After offering employees paid resignations, APHIS is now scrambling to fill 73 critical positions, infuri…
CNBC will livestream Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting Saturday, starting 8:30 a.m. ET. The event, dubbed "Woodstock for Capitalists," features Warren Buffett's insights. This year's meeting follows a volat…
Captive-bred axolotls, released into restored wetlands in Mexico City, have successfully thrived in the wild, according to a study published in PLOS One. Researchers tracked 18 axolotls, finding they gained weight, hunte…
Dartmouth professor Sachi Schmidt-Hori, a consultant on Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed game, faced online harassment after its release. Gamers criticized the inclusion of a Black African samurai, targeting Schmidt-Hori with …
Two commercial flights were forced to abort landings at Reagan National Airport on Thursday due to a US Army Black Hawk helicopter approaching the Pentagon. This incident, involving the same unit responsible for a fatal …
Floribama Shore reality star Kirk Medas passed away at 33 due to complications from liver failure. His death was confirmed by his father and MTV. Medas, a key cast member for four seasons, was known for his warm personal…
Tesla's European sales plummeted in April, with declines exceeding 50% in several countries including Sweden (81%), the Netherlands (74%), and Denmark (67%). France saw a 59% drop, and Norway a 38% decrease. Analysts att…