FTSE 100 down 0.8% compared with decline of more than 1.1% earlier in the session. Stoxx 600 trimming its decline to 0.4% from about 0.9% earlier. National Grid accounting for the largest index adjustment at 6.75 points after its 32.14p payout.
"I just want to be as respectful as possible and do as authentic a job as I can," Morrow says. Some of the story’s most memorable material for Morrow came in the sequences where Nick finally admitted the truth to his family. Morrow: "It just reminds you of how incredibly talented our cast is and how honored I am to be a part of it"
Paul McCartney was impressed by Paul Mescal's left-handed guitar skills. The actor is playing McCartney in The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event. Mescal spent months learning how to play the guitar left. McCartney admitted that the attempted guitar lesson made him realise Mescal didn't need his help. He said: 'He knew it better than I did!'
Kalshi, Polymarket and some sports wagering platforms are available to users starting at 18, mirroring the minimum age requirement for investing in the stock market. That's younger than the age limit for gambling in most U.S. states. Sportsbooks and prediction markets are “treating young people like a gold rush, flooding the internet with advertisements and promotions to hook them on them.”
Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debate. “As I watched it, I thought, ‘Oh, my God, he’s having a Stroke’ And it scared me to death.’” The former first lady said in a recent interview.
The move is a departure from previous Ebola outbreaks. Americans exposed to the virus were often flown back to the U.S. for treatment. The “state-of-the-art’ facility would be equipped to treat “the full spectrum” of Ebola, an official says.
Israeli forces have killed more than 72,800 people in Gaza, according to its health ministry. The Palestinian territory's Hamas-run health ministry has reported the killing of more than 900 people in Israeli strikes during the ceasefire. Four Israeli soldiers have also been killed during this period in Gaza. Israel says Hamas armed wing chief Mohammed Odeh killed in Gaza strike.
More than 3,200 people have been killed and almost 10,000 injured since the latest escalation began in early March. The Lebanese army, which is not involved in the conflict, said two of its soldiers had been killed in Israeli strikes since Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Israeli military reported further drone attacks launched from Lebanon into northern Israel.
A fiercely contested primary between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, was upended in mid-May, when President Trump endorsed Mr. Paxton. Cornyn needed at least +21 grotesquely|More competitive; Paxton needed +33 grotesquely | Strong for Trump.
Club for Growth, a deep-pocketed and influential conservative group, also launched an ad Tuesday clipping together those moments and labeling him a “crazy person.” In his victory speech Tuesday, Paxton declared Talarico the “most extreme radical the Democrats have ever nominated”
Republicans remain ahead in a national mid-decade redistricting battle. Democrats suffered a setback earlier this month in Virginia, where the state Supreme Court invalidated a voter-approved redistricting plan that could have helped Democrats win additional seats. Trump has urged Republican-led states to redistrict ahead of the November elections to try to rebuff political headwinds.
Cynthia Erivo's instinct to protect Ariana Grande from a stranger was dismissed as an 'overreaction' and portrayed as her being a 'bodyguard' The actress is opening up about how discouraging it was to be compared to a bodyguard when protecting her friend. She likens the comparison to the insidious nature of how we view Black women.
EU fines Temu for failing to stop sale of illegal and dangerous products. 19-month investigation found consumers were very likely to encounter illegal or unsafe products on the firm’s website. Consumer groups across Europe have previously reported baby toys with loose parts presenting choking hazards, dummy chains long e.
FTSE 100 down 0.8% compared with decline of more than 1.1% earlier in the session. Stoxx 600 trimming its decline to 0.4% from about 0.9% earlier. National Grid accounting for the largest index adjustment at 6.75 points after its 32.14p payout.
In 2022, Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature overrode the veto of Democratic Gov. Bobby Jindal. In the month since the Supreme Court’s ruling, several S.C. states have acted quickly to redraw their political maps. In Louisiana, the state legislature has until May 21, 2026, to draw a new map.
The Cuban government is willing to concede in a way we haven’t seen in decades. The reason that Cuba is in the current crisis is that there is no oil at all for consumers or businesses. And just imagine what will happen if we take military action in Cuba. The U.S. has the attention of the people in charge of Cuba.
The White House calls the report and a draft memorandum of understanding as "a complete fabrication" Trump also downplayed the possibility of Iranian sanctions relief, saying “we’re not talking about any easing of sanctions, no money, no nothing” The U.S. president has, by turns, instituted his own blockade of Iranian ports along the strait.
If Gulf countries don't sign Abraham Accords, Trump says he may not sign an Iran agreement. The agreement would mean the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Mr. Trump said Gulf countries — such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar "and others" could be a condition to agreeing to an Iran peace deal.
Israel declares all areas south of Lebanon's border with Israel as "combat zones" for Hezbollah. Israel has also begun strikes against Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel says it will continue to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon until the end of the year. The Israeli military says it is targeting Hezbollah targets around the country, including in Tyre.
Images of the late gorilla, Harambe, have become a popular meme. Here's a look at some of the best images of Harambe. Also, a look back at a few of the most memorable moments of the gorilla's life, including his birth and death. For more information on Harambe and his legacy, go to www.harambe.org.
Parts of Portugal will peak above 35C on Thursday and Friday before the heat begins to recede. The mercury peaked at 40.3C in Portugal's central town of Mora on Wednesday, topping the previous record of 40C from May 2001. Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday.
In 2023, Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages after a Manhattan jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing her. In 2024, another jury directed Trump to pay Carroll an additional $83.3 million for defaming her. Trump has twice turned to the Supreme Court to overturn his losses in the Carroll law.
First responders say student lit a mattress with a match. 79 other students were injured, although 71 have already been discharged. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen urged people not to speculate on the cause of the fire, which killed at least 16 people and injured many more. The fire broke out in a dormitory at a school in Kenya's Rift Valley.
Assistant who injected Matthew Perry with fatal ketamine dose jailed for 41 months. Kenneth Iwamasa, 60, sentenced to three years and five months in prison for his role in the beloved “Friends’ star’s ketamine overdose death. ‘Anger is understatement’: Matthew Perry's stepfather breaks down after assistant's sentencing.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has said that Tehran will not allow the United States to undermine its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. The US will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait, US Treasury Secretary Peter Bessent said.
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Under the Abraham Accords, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco agreed to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. With Israeli elections expected this fall, and Netanyahu’s political future on the line, the prospect of Saudi Arabia handing him such a prize appears even more remote.
Alfonsi is preparing for a variety of scenarios based on how her exit from CBS News went down. She has been in a dispute with the network for months over a story she wrote. The two are expected to meet again in the coming days, but it's not clear if it will be over the story.
Trump refiles $10 billion defamation lawsuit against WSJ over Jeffrey Epstein birthday letter. A federal judge dismissed the case last month, concluding that Trump failed to allege 'actual malice' The lawsuit's initial version was dismissed by U.S. District Court Judge Darrin P. Gayles due to insufficient evidence of ' actual malice'
Carney says working closely with Canada in specific sectors will strengthen both countries. Carney has set a goal for Canada to double its non-U.S. exports in the next decade. American tariffs are causing a chill in investment, Carney said in a speech in New York. He called for a "new partnership" with the United States to "help make America great again"
President Trump said "nobody's going to control" the Strait of Hormuz. Asked if he would allow a short-term deal for Iran and Oman to control it, Mr. Trump said no single country would have control. He appeared to threaten Oman, a country with which the US has decades-long military and economic ties.
Core PCE rose 0.2% in April, below both the 0.3% forecast and the prior month's pace. On an annual basis, PCE inflation is forecast to rise 3.8%, up from 3.5% previously. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy, climbed to 3.3%.
E. Jean Carroll was awarded $5 million in a civil case against Donald Trump. The case was settled out of court. Trump has called the case against him a “made-up’ and “frivolous’” The case is now back in court for a hearing.
The CIA and FBI confirmed the May 19 arrest in a joint statement claiming that the initial inquiry came from the intelligence agency. An affidavit clarifies that Rush’s arrest came only after an FBI search of his home the previous day. The document estimates the total gold Rush possessed was worth more than $40 million.
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Under the Abraham Accords, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco agreed to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. With Israeli elections expected this fall, and Netanyahu’s political future on the line, the prospect of Saudi Arabia handing him such a prize appears even more remote.