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Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8M in earnings

Comedian Carlos Mencia has been arrested and charged with 12 felonies for allegedly failing to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in “Lilo & Stitch” and “The Ring,” has died at 35

US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year

U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington’s war with Iran

The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool

The paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday was peeling away from the bottom and into the algae-tinted water,

Trump administration may alter slavery exhibit at Philadelphia site, court says

A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned a judge's ruling that prevented President Donald Trump's administration from replacing a slavery exhibit in

Obama celebrates opening of his presidential museum with call to citizenship

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Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd

Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy

Well done, young man: 17-year-old Russell's US Open debut impresses 54-year-old partner Harrington

As Miles Russell’s putt neared the hole on the ninth green, Padraig Harrington crouched down for a closer look at the way the ball broke

Messi’s father ‘is going through a health situation,’ says his family

Messi’s father ‘is going through a health situation,’ says his family

Democrats say money from Trump's tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project

More than $350 million from President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has been quietly directed to White House security

A crucial tool of the slave trade, shackles evoke an ugly part of America's past

Of the many cruel aspects of slavery, the shackles used to restrain and dehumanize over 12 million Africans across three centuries may be the most visceral tangible reminder

Wall St indexes advance with boost from chips, Iran optimism

U.S. stock indexes rallied on Thursday, with the Nasdaq's 1.9% advance boosted by gains in semiconductor shares, while inflation fears eased

Euphoric Knicks fans flood New York for NBA championship ticker-tape parade

Delirious New York Knicks fans flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan on Thursday for a ticker-tape parade celebrating the newly crowned

Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says

A federal appeals court panel says the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia

Sean Sweeney takes over in Orlando, and says Magic wound up convincing him that the fit was right

Sean Sweeney landed interviews for more than a few NBA head coaching vacancies over the last few years, and many of them seemed the same

Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns

The Supreme Court has ruled against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

Synagogue Kohelet begins rebuild after massive 5-alarm fire in January

Synagogue Kohelet begins rebuild after massive 5-alarm fire in January

In Mexico, a love affair with all things Korean — at least until kickoff

First came the factories, then came the food, and then the pop tunes took over.

Pie shop off I-80 voted best in the U.S.

Pie shop off I-80 voted best in the U.S.

Italy lacks evidence for now to seek trial in Sarajevo sniper probe, source says

Italian prosecutors investigating accusations of "sniper tourism" in 1990s Sarajevo do not currently have enough evidence to seek a trial for any suspects, a source with

Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup

The kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history

Iconic Twin Cities rapper Eyedea finds new life with AI-generated album

Iconic Twin Cities rapper Eyedea finds new life with AI-generated album

How LGBTQ employees at Kodak risked their careers to build a safer, more inclusive workplace

There was a time when you could be fired from your job for being gay. It took LGBTQ employees at companies like Kodak to challenge workplace discrimination and transform corporate culture.

Juneteenth’s real meaning is written on the plates of smoked meats, potato salad and watermelon

One Black Texas family’s Juneteenth memories show how food became a powerful expression of emancipation, self-determination and remembrance.

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism

America's 250th birthday marks a milestone of resilience for Native Americans

Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits

Workers are facing a preventable and incurable lung disease from a material being used to renovate kitchens in millions of American homes.

Macron's Versailles diplomacy wins mixed results over decade in power

When Donald Trump, flanked by the French president, signed the Iran memorandum in the opulent Palace of Versailles, the optics were vintage

Russian attacks could cut Ukraine grain exports by a third

A rise in Russian attacks on Ukrainian seaports and vessels could cut monthly grain shipments by as much as a third and have left terminal operators facing

Dondurma: The stretchy, chewy ice-cream that never drips

Dondurma: The stretchy, chewy ice-cream that never drips

Harry and Meghan to visit UK with family for the first time in 4 years, British media reports

Harry and Meghan to visit UK with family for the first time in 4 years, British media reports

Knicks accept invitation to visit White House after win, owner says

Knicks owner James Dolan said on Wednesday the New York basketball team has accepted an invitation to the White House following last week's championship win.

Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park

Police say a teenager thrown to the ground when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died

Congress to hold hearing on US airline competition, regulation

A House of Representatives panel will hold a June 24 hearing on the state of U.S. airline competition and regulation after the collapse of low-cost

Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron is opening the gilded gates of Louis XIV’s palace to U.S. President Donald Trump for a private reception, show and dinner marking America’s 250th birthday

France's Macron hosts Trump at Versailles Palace

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte hosted U.S.

Dinner at Versailles, alpine air and an Iran agreement: How Trump made it through another G7

Dinner at Versailles, alpine air and an Iran agreement: How Trump made it through another G7

Thwarted attack on UFC fight is another reason to build White House ballroom, Trump DOJ argues

Thwarted attack on UFC fight is another reason to build White House ballroom, Trump DOJ argues

30 Years Later: How Louisville brought the Slugger bats home

30 Years Later: How Louisville brought the Slugger bats home

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: 'There's less fear in my heart'

The musician Lil Nas X has posted a moving video update to Instagram

Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to the Battle of Bunker Hill

An archaeological dig at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill has revealed ammunition used in the fight along with the outlines of an earthen fort built to protect the patriots fighting the British

Jeweler prevents $47,000 scam targeting elderly woman

Jeweler prevents $47,000 scam targeting elderly woman

Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa and Shaboozey

Macy's is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a spectacular July Fourth fireworks show featuring performances by Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking bus carrying schoolchildren, Kyiv denies it

Russia accused Ukraine of conducting a deadly drone strike on a bus carrying Belarusian schoolchildren on Wednesday, an allegation that Ukraine's military said was "false".

Donald Trump settles lawsuit against niece over publication of tax records

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Art installed in spot where passersby discovered burning cross in Grant Park

Art installed in spot where passersby discovered burning cross in Grant Park

US Open host Shinnecock shares a complicated past with golf and American history

On Thursday, 156 players from around the world will tee it up for the sixth U.S. Open held at Shinnecock Hills

South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"

South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"

How political leaders use combat spectacles to symbolize national power and purpose

For both Roman gladiators and modern-day mixed martial arts participants, physical contests become moral dramas about sacrifice and human limits. That has led today’s fighters to right-wing politics.

Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hopes of clinging to power in an election this autumn have long been shaky, but the

Australia court bans ex-Star CEO for six years over money laundering failures

An Australian court on Wednesday banned former Star Entertainment CEO Matthias Bekier from managing companies for six years and fined him A$700,000 ($494,620) over failure to

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

Work crews poured hydrogen peroxide into the newly repainted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Tuesday to combat an algae bloom, a little over a week after

Look of the Week: Michelle Obama honors her late mother in a custom-made skirt

Look of the Week: Michelle Obama honors her late mother in a custom-made skirt

How a British antiquities dealer made millions from an international looting network

How a British antiquities dealer made millions from an international looting network

Ann Patchett’s next accolade: A peace prize rooted in the Dayton Accords legacy

Ann Patchett has received the Ambassador Richard C

Pereira fumes over 'illegal shots' after Gane's interim UFC heavyweight title win

Brazilian MMA star Alex Pereira has accused Frenchman Cyril Gane of landing multiple “illegal shots” during their fight for the interim UFC heavyweight title at the White House

Using the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of Great Pacific Migration

Using the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of Great Pacific Migration

A chilling Romanian exhibition replays videotaped secret police interrogations from 1989

An exhibition in Romania’s capital highlights the harsh reality of interrogations by the country's communist-era secret police

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public June 19

Franklin Roosevelt helped launch the modern system of presidential libraries in the late 1930s

Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump's remodeled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned chartreuse from an algal bloom

Tourists go viral embracing American culture during World Cup

German Football YouTuber Fiago joins The Lead.

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

What we know about the Justice Department investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom

What we know about the Justice Department investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

Florida girl honors her mom and wins county contest

Florida girl honors her mom and wins county contest

Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married

Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and Zendaya have tied the knot

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

A 79-year-old nurse helped others for decades. Now she fears going to jail over her yard.

A 79-year-old nurse helped others for decades. Now she fears going to jail over her yard.

'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college

'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college

Author Amy Griffin sues woman who alleged she stole her stories of sexual abuse in memoir 'The Tell'

Author Amy Griffin has sued a former classmate for defamation

Teens get prom they thought was lost after threat canceled original dance

Teens get prom they thought was lost after threat canceled original dance

Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years

US says Iran was always supposed to fly back to Mexico immediately after World Cup match, despite coach’s complaints

US says Iran was always supposed to fly back to Mexico immediately after World Cup match, despite coach’s complaints

McIlroy says PGA Tour pre-LIV was 'actually pretty good' and worries about future of 2nd-tier events

Now that LIV Golf is flailing and the sport has pulled itself out of what once felt like a day-to-day crisis cycle, Rory McIlroy sees the future — and the past — a little differently

Sean Penn to direct Warner Bros. movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros

Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatment

Paris Hilton has returned to the Utah boarding school where she said she was abused as a teenager

Russian artist critical of Kremlin shot dead in Poland

A Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in the eastern Polish town of Biala Podlaska, a Polish prosecutor said on Tuesday.

How can Jelly Roll be getting divorced?

How can Jelly Roll be getting divorced?

A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland

Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland

Monumental cave art on Paris' oldest bridge finally opens, as the public steps and sniffs inside

French street artist JR has transformed Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into an artificial cavern

Uffizi Gallery unveils new arrangement for Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera'

The Uffizi Gallery has repositioned Sandro Botticelli’s masterpieces “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera.”

Luke's 'Empire' lightsaber, 'Wizard of Oz' witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

A Luke Skywalker lightsaber from “The Empire Strikes Back” is expected to fetch at least $1 million at an upcoming auction

‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means

Over the last month, “Obsession” has sent shock waves through Hollywood

FBI says it thwarted plot to use drones, snipers to attack White House UFC event

The FBI said on Tuesday it thwarted a planned attack on the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn on the

The Grammys add 5 new categories and announce changes to best new artist

The Recording Academy has announced changes for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including five new categories

From YouTube to Hollywood: Digital creators are remaking the movie business

Some of the most promising young filmmakers in the movie business are arriving in Hollywood already experts at entertaining audiences and going viral

'Task' master Brad Ingelsby put Ruffalo's redemption at center of HBO series from the start

The HBO show “Task” features tense standoffs and dramatic moments, but its most powerful scene may be Mark Ruffalo reading a victim impact statement in court

A new Ishiguro novel heads to 1930s England, with spies, music and wit

Kazuo Ishiguro's next novel, “Miss Lambert Steps Aboard Danger,” is set in 1930s England

Singer Bonnie Tyler out of coma but in intensive care after emergency surgery

Singer Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma but remains in intensive care after being hospitalized

How Wall Street is shifting electric utilities toward consolidation and profit

Electric utilities don’t make money from selling power to customers, but instead profit from investments in power plants, wires, substations and other equipment.

Naomi Campbell tells tribunal she was 'deceived' as she appeals charity trustee ban

Naomi Campbell has appeared in a London court, seeking to overturn a ban on her being a charity trustee in England and Wales

‘Fallout’ producer lauds tax breaks for luring show to Hollywood

As guests milled around a cavernous sound-stage that houses one of the sets from the

'Paddington' stage musical to pack its marmalade sandwiches and travel to Broadway

Paddington Bear is heading to Broadway with “Paddington The Musical” set to play at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March

Steve Harvey: God’s blessings come with a duty to give back

Steve Harvey believes his success as an entertainer and author is a blessing from God, tied to his philanthropy

Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in 'Hamilton'

Christopher Jackson is returning to his role as George Washington in he Broadway hit “Hamilton.”

Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin to return at Skate America as Grand Prix lineups revealed

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu and world champion Ilia Malinin are set to make their returns to top-level competition at Skate America next season

A Jenna Bush Hager imprint release is now in Oprah's book club

Oprah Winfrey has selected Sophie Chen Keller's novel “Little Wonder” for her book club

Burt Jones makes Rick Jackson’s big spending his closing argument in Georgia gubernatorial runoff

Burt Jones makes Rick Jackson’s big spending his closing argument in Georgia gubernatorial runoff

These chefs and restaurants are the 2026 James Beard Award winners

These chefs and restaurants are the 2026 James Beard Award winners

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’

Greek top court sends leader of November 17 guerrillas back to prison

The mastermind of Greece's defunct and most lethal guerrilla group November 17, who was freed from jail last month, will return to prison after the country's top court

As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering

Iranian American demonstrators amassed outside Iran’s first World Cup match, waving the pre-revolutionary lion-and-sun flags banned inside the stadium and calling for change in Tehran

What we misunderstand about absent fathers

As a new father, a scholar used his research on absentee fatherhood to reimagine his own childhood without his dad.

Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law

Florida's attorney general sued TikTok on Monday over claims it is violating the state's law barring social media platforms from allowing children under age 14

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness

Family members say renowned South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at age 91

Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee

Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee

Officials in Brazil investigate helicopter crash that killed 6

Officials in Brazil were inspecting the site of a Sunday's fatal helicopter crash

United Airlines reveals ‘Stars and Stripes’ paint scheme on two planes in honor of America’s 250th anniversary

United Airlines reveals ‘Stars and Stripes’ paint scheme on two planes in honor of America’s 250th anniversary

Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live

As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight

A rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction

A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel "Wuthering Heights" is up for auction for the first time in over a century

Severe storms devastate Omaha Art Fair, leaving artists with major losses

Severe storms devastate Omaha Art Fair, leaving artists with major losses

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

Ukraine weighs damage to historic cathedral after Russian strike causes blaze

Firefighters and employees were cleaning up on Monday after what Ukraine said was a targeted Russian strike that caused serious damage to a nearly

Netflix expands iHeartMedia partnership, adds Kate Hudson, Martha Stewart podcast shows

Netflix is adding several new podcast shows to its content library, including ones by Hollywood star Kate Hudson and celebrity lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, deepening its video

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

The White House says the changes it seeks would strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight. Critics say federal grantmaking would become too political.

America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force

America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business

Colorado's Deion Sanders weighs in on wagering as gambling scandal ripples through college football

Nobody has lived on the edge of the risk-reward nature of sports more than Deion Sanders over the years

Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy

Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy

Stepson of Norway's crown prince given four years' prison for rape

The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison

What to know about historic Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history whose golden domes have towered over the capital for almost a millennium, was set

French wine exporters say Trump's latest tariff threat is bad news

French wine and spirits exporters said on Monday U.S.

Macron maintains France will not bend to Trump over digital tax

President Emmanuel Macron said France would not bow to pressure from President Donald Trump and scrap its digital

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House

President Donald Trump has confirmed a deal to end the war with Iran and allow oil traffic to begin again through the Strait of Hormuz

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row

Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training

'Ponies' merges comedy with a gritty spy story in TV dramedy

The Peacock series “Ponies” starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson blends comedy and drama as widows of CIA operatives become intelligence assets in the 1970s Soviet Union

Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators

In its efforts to secure European approval of its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system, Tesla has presented self-published safety statistics to

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday

Once a journeyman, Brandon Bussi backstops the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup championship

Rod Brind'Amour praised Brandon Bussi before the Stanley Cup Final, relieved the Carolina Hurricanes hadn't needed their backup goalie

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win

A World Cup bus was set alight and

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6

Two helicopters have collided over Rio de Janeiro, crashing in the city’s western zone and killing all six aboard

Golovkin and Tarver lead the class of 2026 into the International Boxing Hall of Fame

Gennadiy Golovkin was always more about big punches than big words

One Extraordinary Photo: Raphinha, Hakimi and their shadows

Matt Slocum, a staff photographer for The Associated Press in Philadelphia, has been with the AP for over 20 years

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging defamation

Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of “Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.”

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston

San Francisco museum exhibit highlights lowrider culture, draws in car enthusiasts

San Francisco museum exhibit highlights lowrider culture, draws in car enthusiasts

Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week

Georgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session

After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it

The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship for the first time since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games

The last time the Knicks won an NBA championship, New York was a different world

The last time the Knicks won an NBA championship, New York was a different world

Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' opens No. 1, while 'Obsession' sensation continues

Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched with $44 million in domestic theaters

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

Pickle is the pumpkin spice of summer

Pickle is the pumpkin spice of summer

Steven Spielberg’s career has been an alien crusade culminating in ‘Disclosure Day’

Steven Spielberg’s career has been an alien crusade culminating in ‘Disclosure Day’

Watch Sara Sidner and Harry Enten try pickle smoothies in honor of International Pickle Day

In honor of International Pickle Day, Sara Sidner and Harry Enten give their taste buds a zing with pickle smoothies.

Jalen Brunson bet on himself and bet on the Knicks. A championship and a Finals MVP was his reward

Jalen Brunson was fully aware of how much money some people spent to see the New York Knicks finally become champions again

The New York Knicks are NBA champions after another epic comeback ends a 53-year drought

The New York Knicks are NBA champions after another epic comeback ends a 53-year drought

Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight

Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight

Trump's name is gone from the Kennedy Center's facade after court rulings

The letters spelling out President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of Kennedy Center are now gone

A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup

If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road

Local flag maker selling special America 250 flags helping people celebrate milestone anniversary

Local flag maker selling special America 250 flags helping people celebrate milestone anniversary

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' US

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order that sought to eliminate “inappropriate content” at national museums, parks and landmarks

Kennedy Center says it has fully removed Trump’s name from its building

Kennedy Center says it has fully removed Trump’s name from its building

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace

Omega's Constellation watch has been flashed in campaigns, movies and at the Met Gala by stars like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman,

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation

Workers stripped U.S.

Trump's name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it

The Kennedy Center is running out of options to keep President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of the iconic performing arts venue

How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah

In 1976, as the United States prepared to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the mood was ambivalent

Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100

A beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show, Gene Shalit has died

Korda and Cowan 2 back in LPGA team event. Inkster advances to weekend at record age of 66

Nelly Korda found the perfect tonic for the week after the biggest win of her career

Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros

The Latest: Pakistan says US and Iran agree on ‘final’ text of a peace deal

Pakistan's prime minister says the United States and Iran have agreed on a final text for a peace deal

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Wemby, Spurs still believers, even while down 3-1 to Knicks in NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama, the tallest man in these NBA Finals, is about to face the tallest order of his basketball career

Blake Lively can recover legal fees from Justin Baldoni, US judge rules

Blake Lively won a partial victory in her contentious litigation against fellow actor Justin Baldoni, as a federal judge on Friday awarded her legal

Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexes

A suddenly rocky U.S. stock market confronts a potential wildcard next week: A newly led Federal Reserve at a time investors are worried that interest

The NBA Finals have been close. Still, Knicks are in command and need 1 win over Spurs for the title

The final moments in each of the first four games between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in these NBA Finals had much in common

Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyer

A bystander wounded during an exchange of gunfire near the White House last month is an active-duty soldier and is still being treated for his wounds, according to the law firm he has retained

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A federal judge says Blake Lively can recover some legal costs from Justin Baldoni but not punitive damages and other relief she sought after settling her legal claims over their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”

Residents fight to save oak tree slated for removal to make way for new SLO Rep Theater

Residents fight to save oak tree slated for removal to make way for new SLO Rep Theater

Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe

A viral photo of Pope Leo XIV and a Barcelona boy sparked an emotional search for his family

Pope Leo XIV shared a touching moment with a 7-year-old boy, captured by AP photographer Emilio Morenatti

Serena Williams' doubles partner Victoria Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury

Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club

Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone

Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger

The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”

Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred

Rolex raised the global price of its gold watches by an average 5% this month, adding a rare second annual

Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center

Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse

Efforts to protect land and environmental resources, including fighting climate change, often end up displacing people who have lived in those places for generations.

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music

'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' seizes the small-story moment in prestige TV with Dunk and Egg

HBO's “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” has charmed viewers with its humble story of aspiring knight Dunk and his squire Egg, and it could be an Emmy contender

As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion

Steven Spielberg's new film “Disclosure Day” explores extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

David Hockney, the British artist who went in search of Californian colour, dies at 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

They survived one of the worst mass shootings in US history. What life looks like 10 years after Pulse

They survived one of the worst mass shootings in US history. What life looks like 10 years after Pulse

Art icon David Hockney dies at age 88

Acclaimed British artist David Hockney has died aged 88

Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash

A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn

Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline

President Donald Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is trying to keep his name on the building before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday

Trump appeals court order to strip his name from Kennedy Center building

U.S.

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual

Ariana Grande to White House: Don't use my music for 'heinous nonsense'

American pop star Ariana Grande told President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to stop using her music to promote its policies.

Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City

The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City was full of international stars

US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando

U.S. Catholic bishops have consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, marking the country's 250th anniversary

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament

Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament

PETA adds $5K to reward for information on abused husky found in a Kentucky park

PETA adds $5K to reward for information on abused husky found in a Kentucky park

US authorities investigate huge '8647' marking on grounds of National Mall in Washington

The U.S.

Democrats ask Goldman Sachs CEO why he’s keeping lawyer who said she’d resign over ties to Epstein

Democrats ask Goldman Sachs CEO why he’s keeping lawyer who said she’d resign over ties to Epstein

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

How the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

How the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

The Spurs are still believers, but it's the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title

Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious when he pointed out that there are two possible outcomes for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night

From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal

The educational series “Gracie’s Corner” is joining Disney+

Pepper pot stew was survival food for the poor and a path to freedom for Black women in early Philadelphia

Dina escaped from slavery and sold pepper pot stew on the streets of Philadelphia, while her enslaver tried to recapture her.

Few Americans back Trump's White House cage match plan, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Few Americans, including only a third of Republicans, approve of President Donald Trump's plan to hold mixed martial arts cage matches at the White House

'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special

CNN reflects on Ted Turner's legacy

CNN celebrated the life and legacy of Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and media pioneer who passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 87. Former president of CNN Tom Johnson and Ted Turner's grandson John R. Seydel III gave remarks at the ceremony.

For Iran’s diaspora, a tough World Cup call: To support the national team or protest – or both?

Iran’s team faces a hostile reception from the US government and some of its brethren in the diaspora. Yet others hope the event will trump politics — for now.

French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces preliminary charges of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment involving several women between 2008 and 2019

French singer Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, one of France's top-selling recording artists, has been placed under formal investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault,

Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes

Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station

56 taken into custody, 10 officers injured after Knicks Game 4 chaos near MSG

56 taken into custody, 10 officers injured after Knicks Game 4 chaos near MSG

Pope honors Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as masterpiece of stone, color and light on Gaudí centenary

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated the Sagrada Familia Basilica as a masterpiece of “stones, colors and light.”

The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians from the West Bank

Amnesty International has accused Israel of carrying out a campaign of “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank

Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated

$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House

President Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million

Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's Club in jeopardy after Victoria Mboko injury

Serena Williams’ doubles campaign at Queen’s Club could be over after one match

Who can call themselves a ‘New Yorker’?

Who can call themselves a ‘New Yorker’?

Justice Department officials dance around Trump’s unsupported claims of California election fraud

Justice Department officials dance around Trump’s unsupported claims of California election fraud

Nick Bilton has hired consultant to help with transition to '60 Minutes,' sources say

When Nick Bilton, the new head of “60 Minutes,” showed up at his first staff meeting last week, the CBS newsmagazine was

Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece

Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece

FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market

FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market

Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last — honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman

Glenn Close is finally getting an Oscar

Nashville Voices of Resilience Homeless Choir uses music to build community

Nashville Voices of Resilience Homeless Choir uses music to build community

Neighbor charged in masked crime spree

Neighbor charged in masked crime spree

At Ted Turner tribute, CNN journalists vow to uphold independence in uncertain times

At Ted Turner tribute, CNN journalists vow to uphold independence in uncertain times

Fabio Luisi and Dallas strip Wagner's Ring Cycle of staging and issue audio recording

Fabio Luisi wanted his Ring Cycle to be heard, not seen

General store brings community together in town with no cell service

General store brings community together in town with no cell service

Human skull dropped off at thrift store leads to investigation in Florida: HCSO

Human skull dropped off at thrift store leads to investigation in Florida: HCSO

These drag queens have no time for culture wars

These drag queens have no time for culture wars

Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock record. But then he entered the 'Flow State'

Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock covers album

Royal life, Prozac and champagne: What Princess Diana’s letters to Terence Stamp reveal about their friendship

Royal life, Prozac and champagne: What Princess Diana’s letters to Terence Stamp reveal about their friendship

Chrystia Freeland's 'Unreliable Boyfriend' offers front-row seat to US-Canada tensions

Former Canada Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is writing a book about her nation's tense relationship with the United States

Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social

Trump Media and Technology and TAE Technologies said on Wednesday that they had decided against spinning off Truth Social and certain other TMTG media assets into a new publicly

Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution

Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution

The Pope met superstar musician Bad Bunny but didn’t provide photos (sorry)

The Pope met superstar musician Bad Bunny but didn’t provide photos (sorry)

Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands

Aftershocks are rocking the southern Philippines days after a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing

Insider tour of the Sagrada Familia reveals 5 divine enigmas and hidden treasures

The unique grandeur of the Sagrada Familia means that even those who work and worship at Barcelona’s world famous basilica every day can still be surprised with some fresh wonder

Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat

Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat in November

Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers

Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services

Messi scores on a penalty as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 in its final World Cup tune-up

Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup

Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’

Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’

US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter

The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

World Cup cities prepare for influx of tourists amid safety concerns

Ryan Young reports for The Lead.

Catalonia's famed human tower climbers greet Pope Leo in Barcelona

A group of more than 130 people in Barcelona gave a unique welcome to Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday night by forming a human tower

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

Ads in New York must now label AI-generated 'synthetic performers'

New York has implemented a law requiring advertisements featuring AI-generated people to clearly label them as “synthetic performers.”

A 'rowdy' Knicks watch party ends with 21 in custody and 5 officers injured

New York City police report that an NBA finals viewing party in Manhattan turned chaotic Monday

Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans

Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans

Bad Bunny meets Pope Leo in Madrid, but should have taken more photos

Pope Leo had a brief private meeting with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny at Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on Monday evening as both were touring Spain, the Vatican said on

The day Serena Williams returned and tennis got a hero back

The day Serena Williams returned and tennis got a hero back

Pope Leo XIV gets caught up in Spain's great debates over soccer and language

Pope Leo XIV has been caught in two of Spain's major culture debates during his visit to Barcelona

Pokémon Go Fest in Grant Park breaks North American attendance record

Pokémon Go Fest in Grant Park breaks North American attendance record

Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen's Club with Mboko

After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams has made a winning return at Queen’s Club

Charlotte train stabbing federal case delayed over suspect’s mental competency

Charlotte train stabbing federal case delayed over suspect’s mental competency

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is a ‘cloak and dagger’ operation

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is a ‘cloak and dagger’ operation

New York's busiest train station to get $8 billion remodel with columns, sunlight and Trump's name

Renderings of a dramatically redesigned Pennsylvania Station in New York City have been released by Amtrak and the developers

US judge orders Trump lawyers to explain missed deadline in $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit

A Miami federal judge on Monday ordered Donald Trump's lawyers to explain why they should not be penalized for missing a Friday deadline to respond to the BBC's motion to dismiss

Knicks coach on free throw disparity in Game 3: 'Never thought I’d see that in an NBA Finals game'

Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized the officiating in Game 3 of the NBA Finals after the San Antonio Spurs shot 24 free throws in the second half to New York’s eight

Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut

(Corrects name of agency to U.S.

Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar

The World Cup kicks off on Thursday as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but it is also expected to carry a climate cost more than

In Mexico, soccer is played wherever space permits

Across World Cup co-host Mexico, soccer pitches are laid out wherever communities can find the space.

Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship

A new database includes more than 850 dissertations and theses, spanning everything from baseball slang and cigarette smoking to postage stamps and ballpark organs.

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

He scored, Africa danced: When one stunning World Cup goal rocked a nation

He scored, Africa danced: When one stunning World Cup goal rocked a nation

Philadelphia’s 2026 sports calendar is packed – but fans are being priced out

In 1976, fans could score a ticket to the MLB All-Star Game for $6. In 2026, tickets start at over $200.

Idris Elba says James Bond audiences wouldn’t accept a Black actor playing spy

Idris Elba says James Bond audiences wouldn’t accept a Black actor playing spy

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, is seeking funds from a trust his parents established

Pope Leo will tap into the Sagrada Familia's allure while honoring Catalonia's holy mountain

Pope Leo XIV will bridge 1,000 years of church history Wednesday when he visits a medieval monastery on a mountaintop that local Catholics consider sacred and then celebrates Mass at Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia Basilica

Takeaways from Scott Pelley's emotional interview about his '60 Minutes' demise

Scott Pelley has spoken out in a raw and emotional podcast interview about his last days at CBS News, where he spent 37 years

The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

Spencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Caitlin Clark answers critics with some 'noise' of her own: a last-second 3-pointer for the win

Caitlin Clark’s 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining gave the Indiana Fever a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Fort McHenry inspires visitors, artists as birthplace of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

Fort McHenry inspires visitors, artists as birthplace of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center website branding

Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center website branding

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis' legacy alive

A group of young Elvis Presley tribute artists, ranging in age from seven to 17, competed in the king’s hometown last week as part of the Tupelo Elvis Festival

Knicks say the winning bid for 2 celebrity row seats for Game 3 of the NBA Finals is $1 million

In the NBA Finals, celebrity row property is worth $1 million

Chrisleys sue former defense attorney, alleging legal malpractice in case that sent them to prison

Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are accusing their former defense attorney of legal malpractice, claiming it led to their imprisonment and damaged their reputations

Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests

Albania will plough on with a luxury resort planned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on a remote stretch of Balkan coast despite persistent

Pentagon updates list of recognized religious affiliations after backlash from Mormon lawmakers

Pentagon updates list of recognized religious affiliations after backlash from Mormon lawmakers

The Kennedy Center drops 'Trump' branding as Bill Maher’s Twain Award guests are revealed

Bill Maher is set to receive the Mark Twain Award for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on June 28

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

How Amazon workers made glamour a form of protest

Glamour isn’t just for the rich and famous. As the ‘Ball Without Billionaires’ showed, the blue collar can bedazzle.

Gordon S. Wood, influential scholar of the American Revolution, dies at 92

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S

The Beautiful Game is coming to North America and the World Cup is just 3 days away

The Beautiful Game is coming to North America and the World Cup is just 3 days away

Denver PorchFest bringing live music to neighborhood porches

Denver PorchFest bringing live music to neighborhood porches

Boulder Jewish Festival marks 30th anniversary, one year after deadly attack

Boulder Jewish Festival marks 30th anniversary, one year after deadly attack

Pop-up art show takes over German president's residence before yearslong renovation

A pop-up art show featuring contemporary works is set to open at the German president's official residency this week before renovations begin

‘Ragtime’ is still resonating with audiences 30 years since its Broadway debut

It's been nearly 30 years since Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens wrote the music and lyrics for “Ragtime,” the American epic musical about the intertwining lives of three New York families at the turn of the 20th century

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

You know how important the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were to making the United States. But do you know about The Federalist and the crucial role it played in the founding era?

FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches

Sagrada Família’s 144-year journey nears its end with the Tower of Jesus Christ

Sagrada Família’s 144-year journey nears its end with the Tower of Jesus Christ

Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns 'Schmigadoon!'

The new host at the Tonys, Pink, pretended at the beginning that she didn't know what she was doing

What it takes to keep the area around ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena’ secure during the NBA Finals

What it takes to keep the area around ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena’ secure during the NBA Finals

‘Schmigadoon!’ wins best musical on Broadway's biggest night

“Schmigadoon!”

Broadway revivals and 'Liberation' win big at the Tony Awards, hosted by Pink

“Schmigadoon

Pope Leo XIV draws 1.2 million to Mass and challenges Europe to acknowledge its Christian roots

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Europe to acknowledge Christianity’s contributions to its cultural identity

Lawsuit aims to stop UFC fight at the White House

Lawsuit aims to stop UFC fight at the White House

NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry

Italian fashion house Prada <1913

'Scary Movie' tops box office, slaying 'Masters of the Universe' and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner throw a big Italian wedding

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner throw a big Italian wedding

Serena Williams not ruling out a singles return ahead of her doubles comeback at Queen’s Club

Serena Williams is not ruling out a return to singles competition but suggests it is not imminent ahead of her comeback in the sport she dominated for two decades

Tehran lambasts US ‘obstruction’ of Iran’s soccer team as players land in Mexico ahead of World Cup

Tehran lambasts US ‘obstruction’ of Iran’s soccer team as players land in Mexico ahead of World Cup

DOJ debunks social media claim of discrepancy in LA mayor vote count while Trump sows doubt in California’s elections

DOJ debunks social media claim of discrepancy in LA mayor vote count while Trump sows doubt in California’s elections

Prince fans flood Minneapolis for 10th Anniversary Celebration of Life

Prince fans flood Minneapolis for 10th Anniversary Celebration of Life

Scott Pelley speaks: ‘CBS News is on fire’ and Bari Weiss should be removed

Scott Pelley speaks: ‘CBS News is on fire’ and Bari Weiss should be removed

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Remember when David Beckham’s sarong seized a nation?

Remember when David Beckham’s sarong seized a nation?

From ‘The Wave’ to ‘Ole, Ole, Ole’: Mexico’s World Cup soccer traditions explained

From ‘The Wave’ to ‘Ole, Ole, Ole’: Mexico’s World Cup soccer traditions explained

How can retail investors buy shares in SpaceX's IPO?

SpaceX's long-awaited initial public offering, expected to fetch a $1.75 trillion valuation, has set off a frenzy among retail investors clamoring

Boo who? Gen Z loves horror because real life has scared them plenty

Boo who? Gen Z loves horror because real life has scared them plenty

Ukrainian mothers' fight to free children from Russians depicted in new opera

An opera by a Ukrainian composer that premiered in Kyiv this week tells the story of two mothers and a grandmother who risked their lives to travel 3,000 miles

Hollywood workers rally against Paramount-Skydance deal

As he spoke at a gathering on Saturday to protest Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.

Pope Leo XIV acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on soccer rivalry

Pope Leo XIV acknowledges that he's competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend

They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky

They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky

Judge tosses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled Christmas Eve show

Attorneys for musician Chuck Redd said on Friday that a D.C. Superior Court judge had dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit filed against Redd after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Donald Trump’s influence over the venue

Community gets first look at Obama Presidential Center at My Brother's Keeper Alliance Family Reunion

Community gets first look at Obama Presidential Center at My Brother's Keeper Alliance Family Reunion

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium

Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost

Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost

Iran's soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

Iran’s World Cup soccer team is traveling from Turkey to their training base in Mexico

Soccer-Iran World Cup players get US visas, official says, some staff waiting

Iran's World Cup soccer players have received visas to enter the United States, a U.S. official said days before their first match, but Iranian media said on Saturday

US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say

California, New York and other U.S. states are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, sources familiar with the

What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem

Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain will bring him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice

These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it though

Joe Biden isn't on the ballot this fall, but three of his administration members are running for governor

Trump’s proposed 250-foot ‘triumphal arch’ likely poses no risk to aviation, FAA says

Trump’s proposed 250-foot ‘triumphal arch’ likely poses no risk to aviation, FAA says

California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal

California Attorney General Rob Bonta will soon decide whether to sue to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, he told Reuters

Remaining 3 '60 Minutes' stars say they're staying at CBS show, don't want to see it die

The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" have decided to stay with the show despite recent turmoil

Why Colombia’s pro-Trump candidate was banned from wearing the national team jersey

Why Colombia’s pro-Trump candidate was banned from wearing the national team jersey

Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on the White House ballroom project

Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on the White House ballroom project

Graham Platner can’t explain why ex-girlfriend knew tattoo’s Nazi link before he says he did

Graham Platner can’t explain why ex-girlfriend knew tattoo’s Nazi link before he says he did

The electric guitar spawned garage bands, rock-god dreams — and generations of popular music

The electric guitar has transformed music and inspired countless dreams

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country

US official tells Putin: 'Good Hello' from your friend President Trump

Rodney Mims Cook Jr., chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, conveyed a "good hello" to Russian President Vladimir Putin from U.S.

Remaining ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’re staying

Remaining ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’re staying

Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72

Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72

Trump administration tells appeals court White House ballroom project must continue

A lawyer for U.S.

Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

U.S.

Coffee shop helps former inmates rebuild their lives, 1 cup at a time

Coffee shop helps former inmates rebuild their lives, 1 cup at a time

Lego launches 12,060-piece Sagrada Família — its biggest ever set

Lego launches 12,060-piece Sagrada Família — its biggest ever set

Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response

The Trump administration's Friday auction of oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge attracted only $3.7 million in winning bids for five

Istanbul ‘corn star’ becomes tourist attraction

Istanbul ‘corn star’ becomes tourist attraction

Russian fun park launches 'Oreshnik' ride

A Russian amusement park in St Petersburg has named one of its rides the "Oreshnik", after a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile that Moscow has fired three

Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC

Washington, D.C., is gearing up for pivotal primaries this month to elect a new delegate to Congress and a new mayor

This 71-year-old jockey has saddled up in more than 53,000 races. He doesn’t plan to stop soon

This 71-year-old jockey has saddled up in more than 53,000 races. He doesn’t plan to stop soon

Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies

Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening ceremonies for the World Cup

Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers

Television and movie actors have voted to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services

A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI

A rare Edith Wharton short story has just been published

Longtime CBS correspondent Scott Pelley lived many workers' fantasy: Telling your boss off

Scott Pelley may have lost his job after publicly blasting CBS management

Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision

The Kennedy Center in Washington on Thursday ordered staff to remove President Donald Trump’s name from the institution to comply

Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump’s name

Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump’s name

LA28 chair Wasserman says he has no plans to resign despite past ties to Maxwell

Casey Wasserman said on Thursday he plans to stay on as LA28’s board chair despite his past ties to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, which were detailed

Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added

The Kennedy Center is removing references to President Donald Trump after a federal judge ruled they were added illegally

Planning commission seeks more details on Trump’s planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial

The National Capital Planning Commission wants more details on President Donald Trump's proposal for a triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. The commission voted Thursday to seek additional information on the planned structure's impact on air navigation and traffic around the area between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery where the 250-foot arch is planned

Sipping tea fuels Polish qualifier Chwalinska's run to French Open final against teenager Andreeva

Sipping tea every night has helped Maja Chwalinska of Poland become just the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era

New Jersey police sergeant charged with stealing journalist's camera bag at immigration protest

A New Jersey police sergeant has been charged with stealing $10,000 worth of camera equipment from a photojournalist

Ohio County stitches together kids' dreams for massive America 250 postcard display

Ohio County stitches together kids' dreams for massive America 250 postcard display

Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film

Ewan McGregor says “Trainspotting” remains a defining moment in his career

Actor Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to simple battery for New Orleans Mardi Gras incident

Actor Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to simple battery for New Orleans Mardi Gras incident

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum

Teen paralyzed in crash joins global soccer juggling record attempt

Teen paralyzed in crash joins global soccer juggling record attempt

Revolutionary War-era cannons recovered from Savannah River return home after restoration

Revolutionary War-era cannons recovered from Savannah River return home after restoration

Why Lionel Messi's arrival in Kansas City is a bigger deal than many may realize

Why Lionel Messi's arrival in Kansas City is a bigger deal than many may realize

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personal

Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the Chicago location to the textured stone adorning its dramatic tower, art installations and a striped reading chairs that resemble ones in his own home

The Literary Arts Fund to distribute $7.7 million in grants to 40 organizations

The Literary Arts Fund has announced $7.7 million in grants across 40 organizations in 19 states

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

Adriano Panatta has been waiting 50 years for an Italian man to match him with a French Open title

Adriano Panatta was expecting to award the French Open trophy to Jannik Sinner 50 years after his own triumph in Paris

Universal Music buys back part of Ackman's Pershing stake after $64 billion bid fails

Universal Music Group said on Thursday it has repurchased some

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

Emilia Clarke opens up about suffering 2 brain hemorrhages in her 20s

Emilia Clarke opens up about suffering 2 brain hemorrhages in her 20s

‘Unparalleled discovery’: Gold Roman ring unearthed by amateur metal detectorist

‘Unparalleled discovery’: Gold Roman ring unearthed by amateur metal detectorist

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

A first look inside the $850 million Obama Presidential Center

A first look inside the $850 million Obama Presidential Center

Venice Biennale artists demand names removed from visitors’ ballot and threaten lawsuit

Dozens of artists at this year’s Venice Biennale are threatening legal action if their names aren't removed from a visitor voting ballot

Nvidia CEO mounts charm push in South Korea with TV talk show, baseball appearances

When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang makes his second visit to South Korea in just seven months this week, it won't be only to meet top memory chip and

Treasury Wine bets on Penfolds-led luxury push to revive fortunes, shares soar 13%

Australia's Treasury Wine Estates said on Thursday it will double down on a handful of brands led by the iconic luxury Penfolds, and

Wembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals

A Hong Kong artist trying to mark the Tiananmen crackdown is quickly stopped by police

A performance artist in Hong Kong has tried to display a red thread to commemorate the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing

Amid talk of Trump attending NBA Finals game in New York, Silver says sports can be unifying

There has been no announcement that President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game at New York’s Madison Square Garden next week

Canadian government tells regulator to back off on charging streamers like Netflix more

Canada's culture minister says the government has directed its television and communications regulator to back down from a recent decision to triple financial contributions required from U.S. streaming services such as Netflix for Canadian content

Argentina’s World Cup title defense draws a frenzy in Kansas City as Messi nurses a hamstring strain

Argentina is drawing a crowd wherever it goes as it prepares for the World Cup

Whither ‘60 Minutes’? As turmoil unspools in public, CBS News show’s ultimate health is debated

A stunning week of revelations of discord at “60 Minutes” has raised a host of questions, and left people inside and outside the network wondering about the program's ultimate health

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam has rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by rapper Ye, finding the concerts are not a threat to public order

Couple vows to restore beloved 'little library' destroyed by vandals

Couple vows to restore beloved 'little library' destroyed by vandals

Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here's how Utah police entered the conversation

Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here's how Utah police entered the conversation

Ackman's Pershing seeks to exit Universal Music Group stake, Bloomberg News reports

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is looking to sell its stake in Universal Music Group, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, days after the music industry giant rebuffed the

Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate

Wall Street stocks pulled back from record highs on Wednesday as flaring tensions in the Middle East and rising crude prices stoked

What's planned for Prince Celebration 2026 to mark 10 years since his death

What's planned for Prince Celebration 2026 to mark 10 years since his death

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history

Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski

The filmmaker Wim Wenders has pulled his 1975 movie “The Wrong Move” due to a nude scene featuring a then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski

Trump suggests he won’t take down UFC ‘Claw’ on White House lawn

Trump suggests he won’t take down UFC ‘Claw’ on White House lawn

Macy's raises annual outlook after the fourth straight quarter of sales gains

Macy’s reported its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales gains as the department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and better customer service is resonating with customers

Jalen Brunson is playing for an NBA championship and maybe for the title of best Knick ever

Jalen Brunson might be playing for something more than a championship in these NBA Finals

Alabama community prays for missing Auburn student as search continues in Japan

Alabama community prays for missing Auburn student as search continues in Japan

Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy

Steven Spielberg's “Disclosure Day” returns Hollywood’s preeminent big-screen craftsman to one of his most abiding questions: Are we alone

Someone stole Maurizio Cattelan’s notorious banana artwork — and the museum isn’t amused

Someone stole Maurizio Cattelan’s notorious banana artwork — and the museum isn’t amused

Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest

For the past century, the Blue-fronted Lorikeet was one of Indonesia's most elusive birds, known only from a 2014 photographic record and a handful of museum

Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act

DOJ investigating ex-US lawmaker Santos for insider trading on Kalshi, source says

U.S. federal regulators are investigating whether former congressman George Santos engaged in potential insider trading on prediction markets

When private equity firms buy mobile home parks, rent increases leave residents with few affordable options in rural areas

It is far easier and cheaper to keep someone housed in a mobile home park than to build a new subsidized unit for them.

How Villanova shaped the New York Knicks’ dominant run to the NBA Finals

How Villanova shaped the New York Knicks’ dominant run to the NBA Finals

Nas and Nicholas Britell help tell the story of the NBA Finals with spot debuting Wednesday

The NBA brought in Grammy-winning rapper Nas and three-time Emmy-winning composer Nicholas Britell to help tell the tale of this season’s NBA Finals

New York City's 9/11 memorial fundraises to educate youth with $25 million match from Mike Bloomberg

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has launched a $75 million fundraising campaign as the nonprofit tries to educate the millions of U.S. youth who don’t remember the terror attacks

How ‘monoculture’ became a catchall for two opposing anxieties – that we no longer share enough, and that we all share too much

The term’s contradictory uses signal deeper worries about cultural fragmenting and algorithmic-induced flattening.

The Revolutionary War's chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America's 250th

Britain's King George III is getting a makeover as America approaches its 250th birthday

Marilyn Monroe through the female gaze

Marilyn Monroe through the female gaze

How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again

How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again

Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

Three Australian appeals court judges have reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people

Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rules

Britain has imposed new conduct requirements on Google's search services, including allowing publishers to stop their content being used to power the U.S. tech giant's AI features,

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes,' deepening turmoil at CBS News

CBS News has fired longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley

Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction

Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction during her time in the White House

Trump endorses Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella

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A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers

Dozens of people adopted abroad fastened ceramic nametags recently on a cobblestone wall at a park on a former U.S. military base in Paju, South Korea

Ulta Beauty raises annual profit forecast on TikTok push, prestige demand

Ulta Beauty drew demand for higher-priced products and pulled in young customers through its CEO Kecia Steelman's TikTok push, helping

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup

An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches

New mural in San Francisco advocates for sex workers' rights and LGBTQ rights

New mural in San Francisco advocates for sex workers' rights and LGBTQ rights

How one couple is helping grow the wheelchair tennis community

How one couple is helping grow the wheelchair tennis community

Rock band class changes lives for students at Diamond Ridge High School

Rock band class changes lives for students at Diamond Ridge High School

Former sheriff's Lt. Sam Machado granted $1.5M bail in Esparto explosions case

Former sheriff's Lt. Sam Machado granted $1.5M bail in Esparto explosions case

The show will go on: White House correspondents' dinner rescheduled for July, with Trump attending

The White House Correspondents Association dinner has been rescheduled for July 24

Mamdani repeals bedtime for New York City students during Knicks playoffs

Mamdani repeals bedtime for New York City students during Knicks playoffs

Opening of JR's installation on Paris Pont Neuf bridge delayed after damage

The opening of the temporary installation by French artist JR "La Caverne du Pont Neuf" in Paris has been postponed after the giant cave inflated around the capital's oldest

Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand

Thousands of people in New Zealand have attended one of the world’s best-known steampunk festivals

'Just let me go' Nebraska quilter's TBI recovery story stitched into exhibit at Kimball Harding Nelson

'Just let me go' Nebraska quilter's TBI recovery story stitched into exhibit at Kimball Harding Nelson

General Mills agrees to sell Häagen-Dazs shops in China to investor group

General Mills is selling its Häagen-Dazs ice cream shops in China to a group of investors that includes a Chinese tea brand

NBA-Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Wembanyama's Spurs in NBA Finals

The New York Knicks will try to deliver the city its first NBA title since 1973 when they face a Spurs team looking to launch a new dynasty behind Victor Wembanyama

Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's embrace of streaming services

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been invited to testify before Congress as the league faces increasing federal scrutiny about its broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services

Feeling a little bleak about the world? There’s a film festival for that

Bleak Week is a film festival celebrating “cinema of despair.”

Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’

Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’

TMZ descends on Washington in a test of whether tabloid tactics can serve the public interest

With spectacle, personality clashes and corruption increasingly defining American politics, it was only a matter of time before TMZ would set its sights on the Beltway.

Knicks' run to the NBA Finals is the talk of New York City: "It's about damn time"

Knicks' run to the NBA Finals is the talk of New York City: "It's about damn time"

How out-of-work fishermen saved the American Revolution

A British ban stripped thousands of skilled mariners of their livelihoods overnight – and gave Washington a chance to turn the tide.

Czech castle's cache of precious wine goes on display in new-old bottles

A collection of late 19th-century wine that for years was hidden away under a chapel floor in the Czech Republic's Becov castle has been

Bummer Summer! Why do the top pop girlies sound so morose this season?

Bummer Summer! Why do the top pop girlies sound so morose this season?

Czech police charge four in OnlyFans human trafficking case

Czech police said on Tuesday they had charged four people and an unnamed legal entity for coercing young women to provide erotic content for accounts on OnlyFans and other

Pope Leo names EWTN executive as first woman to lead Vatican communications

Pope Leo named an executive with U.S.

'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach

Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence

BTS, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Muse, Snoop Dogg and others will perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival

K-Pop band BTS, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg and Zara Larsson are among the performers this fall at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas

A closer look at Patrick Kelly’s tragically short but outsized influence on fashion

A closer look at Patrick Kelly’s tragically short but outsized influence on fashion

Estee Lauder still open to acquisitions after failed Puig talks, CEO says

An Estee Lauder merger with Jean Paul Gaultier-owner Puig failed to go through because of the price tag, Stephane de La Faverie, President and CEO of the U.S. cosmetics maker said

Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich

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Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history

Archaeologists are digging beneath Notre Dame cathedral to explore as far back as Roman Paris from 2,000 years ago

The art fair that refused to cancel

Despite the shadow of regional conflict, Art Dubai tests whether Dubai’s art market can remain a global gathering point.

Scott Pelley of '60 Minutes' accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, report says

Reports say Scott Pelley has accused CBS head Bari Weiss of "murdering" the hugely successful “60 Minutes.”

Baseball players' chief says union 'has never been broken' and will fight MLB's salary cap proposal

The head of the baseball players' association insists the union will fight management's salary cap proposal

GE Vernova loses renewed bid to end work on New England wind farm

A Massachusetts judge on Monday declined to lift an order that forced turbine supplier GE Vernova to continue work on the largest offshore wind farm in New

Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul

Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul

Serena Williams is coming back to tennis at 44, returning to the sport she dominated for decades

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport

McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'

McDonald’s is set to announce a new corporate strategy at a worldwide gathering for franchisees and suppliers in Las Vegas, the company said in a statement on

Tattoo shop owner works to make a difference through her art

Tattoo shop owner works to make a difference through her art

Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

California is heading toward an election with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while two outsider candidates are looking to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy

Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change

Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change

Fever open Commissioner's Cup defense as Caitlin Clark tries to end a 2-game shooting slump

Caitlin Clark hopes to get out of a mini shooting slump and help the Indiana Fever to another WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship

SCAD fashion graduate turns motherhood and perseverance into runway success

SCAD fashion graduate turns motherhood and perseverance into runway success

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, according to local officials in London

Woman left in tears after Kansas painter surprises her with free home makeover

Woman left in tears after Kansas painter surprises her with free home makeover

Audience member steps in to rescue ‘La La Land’ concert after keyboard player falls ill

Audience member steps in to rescue ‘La La Land’ concert after keyboard player falls ill

Look of the Week: Dua Lipa channels Bianca Jagger for first wedding look

Look of the Week: Dua Lipa channels Bianca Jagger for first wedding look

Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events

British authorities have blocked a Turkish American streamer Hasan Piker and political commentator Cenk Uygur from entering the U.K. The Home Office said Monday that their electronic travel authorizations were canceled over concerns that their presence might not be conducive to the public good

Fans of '00s Death Cab for Cutie take note: Their new album is about grief — and it's for you

Death Cab for Cutie are gearing up to release a new album titled “I Built You a Tower.”

How do you make vampires fly effortlessly on Broadway? Strong wires, harnesses and lots of practice

Choreographers Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher “Cree” Grant have earned a Tony Award nomination for their work on "The Lost Boys."

Your phone screen doesn’t have the same color range as the human eye – and AI widens the gap between digital images and the real thing

A photographer describes how your phone camera flattens and dulls the colors in photos – and how to regain an appreciation for the wide spectrum of colors.

Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white

Many Black teachers were pushed out of classrooms from the 1950s through ‘70s. Despite new recruitment programs, the teacher workforce remains mostly white.

The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed

The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed

Cognac is in a slump. Hennessy thinks it has a fix

Cognac is in a slump. Hennessy thinks it has a fix

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Ann Patchett opened Parnassus Books in 2011 when physical bookstores seemed endangered

From her bookstore in Nashville, Ann Patchett drives the literary conversation

Ann Patchett often finds ways to help others, whether it's promoting a fellow author's book or supporting emerging writers

KSI has left YouTube collective the Sidemen

KSI has left YouTube collective the Sidemen

Sabalenka vs. Osaka to be 1st women's night match at the French Open in 3 years

The high-profile fourth-round matchup between top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Monday will be the first women’s night match at the French Open in three years

YouTubers are setting box office records. It could change the future of moviemaking

YouTubers are setting box office records. It could change the future of moviemaking

Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure

Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure

Trump set to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out over ties

An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due to its connections to President Donald Trump

Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks

President Donald Trump is fuming about a court ruling that blocked his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center in Washington

Coco Gauff's French Open title defense ends in 3rd-round loss, Naomi Osaka's fashion show goes on

Coco Gauff’s French Open title defense ended in the third round after losing to Anastasia Potapova in three sets

Trump considers dropping Freedom 250 concerts in D.C. after artists pull out

U.S.

Artists are bailing on a Trump-backed concert series for America’s 250th. Now he’s hosting his own ceremony

Artists are bailing on a Trump-backed concert series for America’s 250th. Now he’s hosting his own ceremony

Donald Trump Jr. and new wife share behind-the-scenes wedding video

Donald Trump Jr. and new wife share behind-the-scenes wedding video

What it’s like to have your nude body auctioned for tens of millions

What it’s like to have your nude body auctioned for tens of millions

A Paralympian and ‘prairie populist’: How this Iowa Senate candidate is trying to spark a rural revival for Democrats

A Paralympian and ‘prairie populist’: How this Iowa Senate candidate is trying to spark a rural revival for Democrats

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night

Broadway's biggest night is approaching with the Tony Awards broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7

Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars,” has died at age 80

A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse

Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state

Who remains in French Open contention after Sinner and Djokovic defeated?

With Carlos Alcaraz absent, Jannik Sinner was expected to win the French Open

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations

Reid Hoffman says E. Jean Carroll probe involving his nonprofit is meant to ‘silence’ Trump critics

Reid Hoffman says E. Jean Carroll probe involving his nonprofit is meant to ‘silence’ Trump critics

California plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing

California plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth

Poison frontman Bret Michaels is latest artist to withdraw from Freedom 250 concerts

Bret Michaels, frontman of Poison, the rock group best known for its working-class anthem “Nothin’ But a Good Time,” has withdrawn from a concert

Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback

President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration will transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress, after a judge ordered

Universal Music Group declines Bill Ackman takeover proposal

Universal Music Group's board on Friday unanimously rejected an unsolicited takeover proposal from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management, saying it

In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse

Pickup trucks were made for work

In California redistricting, pro-MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman

Huntington Beach, the right-leaning California city that banned the Pride flag from City Hall and elected a city council of MAGA

When Sue Tilley met Lucian Freud, it changed her life. Now a painting of her could fetch $47 million

Sue Tilley was working in an unemployment office when she met artist Lucian Freud

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere

U.S. rapper Kanye West, who has been barred from performing in several countries due to past antisemitic comments, is set to hold concerts in the Netherlands next month,

CMAT calls out body shamers following BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend set

CMAT calls out body shamers following BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend set

Meet the man creating bespoke art for the world’s best athletes

Meet the man creating bespoke art for the world’s best athletes

Meet the winner of the National Spelling Bee

Meet the winner of the National Spelling Bee

Living, dying (and flying) artworks — Inside Anicka Yi’s ephemeral universe

Living, dying (and flying) artworks — Inside Anicka Yi’s ephemeral universe

Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee

Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker

Georgia uncorks the value of Stalin's 40,000-bottle wine collection

Tangled cobwebs dangle from the ceiling in dim light and a pleasant, musky sweetness pervades the air in this repository of a precious wine collection,

US probes Reid Hoffman group over funding lawsuits against Trump, source says

The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into a group tied to billionaire Reid Hoffman over its partial funding of writer E.

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

NBA player Terry Rozier hit with new bribery charges in sports gambling sting

Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting

Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts

Martina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores and Young MC have all announced they will not perform at “The Great American State Fair” on Washington's National Mall

Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports

The top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies that his office has opened an investigation into E

In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been better

In her new memoir, Jill Biden reflects on Joe Biden's poor 2024 presidential debate performance against Donald Trump

As America celebrates its 250th, Smithsonian leader Lonnie Bunch treads a fine political line

As America celebrates its 250th, Smithsonian leader Lonnie Bunch treads a fine political line

Caesars Entertainment, a Las Vegas Strip icon, is sold for nearly $6 billion

Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas’ Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton’s

ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'

ABC-owned TV stations across the U.S. are criticizing the Federal Communications Commission for an early review of their broadcast licenses

ABC files early station license renewals, calls effort illegitimate

Walt Disney unit ABC on Thursday filed applications for early license review with the Federal Communications Commission for its eight company owned

No one in courtroom to speak on behalf of victims of man who killed 4 sleeping homeless men

A man convicted of bludgeoning four men to death with a metal bar as they slept on the New York City streets has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison

Rapper Frak blends hip-hop, comedy and Jewish culture

Rapper Frak blends hip-hop, comedy and Jewish culture

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services

Taylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes

When AI is used to manufacture fake endorsements, copyright law doesn’t do enough to protect celebrities, influencers and other public figures.

CNN files lawsuit against Perplexity alleging unlawful content distribution

CNN on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Perplexity in New York federal court, alleging the AI search engine provider is unlawfully distributing its copyrighted content, marking the

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade

From Antwerp to the Seychelles, Baton Rouge to Melbourne, or New York to Namibia, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has upended

Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat in French Open second round

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat during his second-round match at the French Open against 56th-ranked Argentine opponent Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste withdraw from French Open women's doubles

Venus Williams will not play in the women’s doubles at the French Open alongside Hailey Baptiste

‘It’s insulting’: Ferrari fans have given their verdict on its first electric car, and it’s not good

‘It’s insulting’: Ferrari fans have given their verdict on its first electric car, and it’s not good

Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival

Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a protest festival near Washington, D.C., shortly before the midterm elections

Joshua Henry recalls Met Gala jitters as 'Ragtime' acclaim builds toward Tony Awards

Joshua Henry, star of "Ragtime," reflects on his Tony nomination and his Met Gala performance of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”

Italy busts money-laundering ring tied to mafia boss Messina Denaro

Italy's finance police on Thursday said they had seized assets and companies worth more than €200 million ($232 million) in an investigation into the

Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

A U.S. Treasury Department spokesperson confirms the agency is taking steps toward creating a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump

As the United States turns 250, Americans still can't get enough of French luxury

A new exhibit called “Hidden Treasures” shines a light on the 250 year cultural dialogue between France and the U.S. through the lens of French luxury goods

Bryce Harper bristles at blowback from toothbrushing technique. Just a squeeze, from tube to tongue

Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique has sparked a viral sensation

Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-themed outfit

Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-themed outfit

City plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing

City plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing

‘I only had a few seconds’: How photographer’s shot of Kate Moss went down in history

‘I only had a few seconds’: How photographer’s shot of Kate Moss went down in history

‘The ads got to me’: College-age adults are rushing to prediction market sites. Addiction experts are alarmed

‘The ads got to me’: College-age adults are rushing to prediction market sites. Addiction experts are alarmed

Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government

Trump says in defamation lawsuit Murdoch told him he would 'handle' WSJ story on Epstein ties 

In a refiled $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump says that Rupert Murdoch told him he would "handle" a story about

Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here's how to find a pair that's actually sustainable

Your jeans have probably passed through cotton farms, dye houses and wash facilities before reaching your closet

Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll

Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll

Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced to 41 months in prison

The personal assistant who injected "Friends" star Matthew Perry with a fatal dose of the hallucinogenic drug ketamine was

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

Berkshire-owned Jazwares must face trademark lawsuit over Squishmallows 'Hug Mees'

Jazwares, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned maker of Squishmallows, must face a lawsuit claiming its "HugMees" infringed the trademark rights of the rival maker of "

Man carries on late wife’s mission of spreading kindness

Man carries on late wife’s mission of spreading kindness

Ferrari aims to prove doubters wrong after divisive EV debut

If Ferrari wanted to grab the world's attention with the Luce, its first all-electric car, mission accomplished - even if much of the

‘Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me’: 6 essential stops along Route 66

‘Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me’: 6 essential stops along Route 66

AkzoNobel rejects €12.5 billion Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams takeover offer

Dulux paint maker AkzoNobel struck down a €12.5 billion ($14.6 billion) cash takeover offer from rivals Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams on Wednesday, sending its

Older Americans are often compelled to keep working – and then criticized for not stepping aside

Sometimes they hear they’re supposed to stay active and engaged. Other times they’re vilified for holding on to power too long. It’s all made ‘knowing when it’s time’ a whole lot harder.

Naomi Osaka dazzles with eye-catching ‘Eiffel Tower’ inspired outfit to kick off French Open campaign

Naomi Osaka dazzles with eye-catching ‘Eiffel Tower’ inspired outfit to kick off French Open campaign

Titanic survivor's grandson shares little-known story of Chinese passengers who survived

Titanic survivor's grandson shares little-known story of Chinese passengers who survived

Shades of the 2023 Stanley Cup team: Golden Knights win with depth scoring, defense and goaltending

The Vegas Golden Knights have made it to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine seasons, solidifying their status as a top expansion franchise in North American sports

Bollore urges UMG to reject Ackman's $64 billion bid

Bollore CEO Cyrille Bollore on Wednesday urged Universal Music Group to reject Bill Ackman's takeover proposal, saying the offer

CD Projekt to launch new expansion for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'

Poland's largest video game developer CD Projekt will release a third story expansion for its flagship game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" in 2027, it said on

China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflix's '3 Body Problem'

Chinese authorities have executed a man for poisoning his former associate, a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netflix production of “The Three-Body Problem.”

US antitrust regulators poised to approve Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros, Semafor reports

U.S. antitrust regulators appear ready to approve Paramount's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros.

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Crews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout

Dang Van Phuoc, AP combat photographer who lost an eye in the Vietnam War, dies at 91

Former Associated Press photographer Dang Van Phuoc has died at age 91

Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write 'I Have A Dream' speech, dies at 95

Clarence B

Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance

Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sunshine when she won her first-round match at the heat-soaked French Open

Parking lot becomes stage for a ringmaster’s redemption

Parking lot becomes stage for a ringmaster’s redemption

Mermaid for hire: Blue Zoo closure leaves mermaid out of work

Mermaid for hire: Blue Zoo closure leaves mermaid out of work

Supreme Court sides with Trump in dispute over immigration judges' speech restrictions

The Supreme Court is siding with President Donald Trump's administration in a lawsuit over speech restrictions on immigration judges that raised questions about the rights of federal workers

Court blocks Alabama from erasing significantly Black US House district

A court blocked Alabama on Tuesday from using a pro-Republican voting map that would erase one of the state's two U.S.

What is a Needoh? The squishy toy causing a craze across Michigan, leaving empty store shelves

What is a Needoh? The squishy toy causing a craze across Michigan, leaving empty store shelves

Whiskey shop using AI tool to help customers find their perfect bottle

Whiskey shop using AI tool to help customers find their perfect bottle

Naomi Osaka’s taste for fashion in the spotlight again with walk-on outfit at the French Open

Naomi Osaka’s taste for fashion is in the spotlight again at the French Open

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Medical professionals say that moving to music is a great way for older adults to stay healthier as they age

BTS is releasing limited edition hotteok-flavored Oreos

BTS is releasing limited edition hotteok-flavored Oreos

As more athletes speak openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a minority of fans are weaponizing it

Research shows athlete disclosures about their mental health can encourage people to seek help and talk honestly about mental illness. But heckling and backlash threaten that progress.

Daniel Harding, British conductor and pilot, to follow Dudamel as LA Philharmonic music director

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has hired British conductor Daniel Harding as its next music director

Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system

When honey bees get sick, their beekeepers turn to the nation’s premier bee research and disease diagnosis lab for help. That crucial resource is now disappearing.

‘Wasians’ are embracing the spotlight. Not everyone feels seen

‘Wasians’ are embracing the spotlight. Not everyone feels seen

Sonny Rollins, saxophone 'colossus' who honed his sound on a New York bridge, dies at 95

Rollins had recorded the confidently titled "Jazz Colossus" album in 1956. But the saxophonist remained wracked with self-doubt.

Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies

Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, is urging media companies to resist what she sees as the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech

K-pop band BTS wins top American Music Awards honor for second time

K-pop sensations BTS, the globally popular boy band that recently returned to the world stage after military service, scored the top honor of artist of the year on

Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95

Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95

Wawrinka and Monfils bid farewell to the French Open after losing in first round

Stan Wawrinka and Gaël Monfils have waved goodbye to the French Open after both lost in the first round

Jodar shaping up as tennis' Next Big Thing and makes quite a debut at the French Open

Rafael Jodar has made a dominant debut at the French Open and dropped just five games

Man accused of using chainsaw to break into store, steal $12K worth of Pokémon cards

Man accused of using chainsaw to break into store, steal $12K worth of Pokémon cards

Cat café says delivery mix-up led to $2,600 in lost donations

Cat café says delivery mix-up led to $2,600 in lost donations

Salon gives free makeovers to women staying in shelter

Salon gives free makeovers to women staying in shelter

How a mom is using art to connect with her autistic son

How a mom is using art to connect with her autistic son

Detroit fashion event seeks to inspire style and support families in need

Detroit fashion event seeks to inspire style and support families in need

After 250 years, Revolutionary War-era soldiers finally laid to rest in upstate New York

After 250 years, Revolutionary War-era soldiers finally laid to rest in upstate New York

Winning gold is ‘way less important than having a chance to save a life’: Michael Phelps on finding purpose beyond the pool

Winning gold is ‘way less important than having a chance to save a life’: Michael Phelps on finding purpose beyond the pool

Trump call would be positive, no planning talks have taken place, Taiwan says

A call between the U.S. and Taiwanese leaders would be a positive thing but it is up to President Donald Trump to take the initiative and the two sides have not had any

Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens for tours. Here's what's inside the once-hidden puppet studio

A puppet-making workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets is drawing back its curtain

In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day

The film “Pressure” explores the tense 72 hours before D-Day, highlighting the crucial role of Scottish meteorologist Capt. James Stagg

Golden Knights shake off disputed no-goal, storm past Avalanche for a 3-0 series lead

A two-goal swing over a disputed no-goal call in the first period that resulted in a three-goal deficit could have doomed Vegas on Sunday

NYPD won't support Knicks watch parties outside Madison Square Garden after unruly behavior, arrests

NYPD won't support Knicks watch parties outside Madison Square Garden after unruly behavior, arrests

Regular performer outside San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre says singing saved his life

Regular performer outside San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre says singing saved his life

Katherine Legge finishes the Coca-Cola 600 after her bid for historic Memorial Day ‘double’ was upended in Indianapolis

Katherine Legge finishes the Coca-Cola 600 after her bid for historic Memorial Day ‘double’ was upended in Indianapolis

Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine

Marta Kostyuk’s first-round win at the French Open becomes one of her toughest matches after she finds out beforehand that a missile almost hit her parents’ home in Ukraine

Dancer Kaili Quevedo makes competitive comeback in wheelchair, with plans to go pro

Dancer Kaili Quevedo makes competitive comeback in wheelchair, with plans to go pro

Oklahoma couple completes pier-to-pier span of Historic Route 66 in 1926 Hupmobile

Oklahoma couple completes pier-to-pier span of Historic Route 66 in 1926 Hupmobile

The 5 families of Milwaukee's frozen custard scene reunite to support one of their own

The 5 families of Milwaukee's frozen custard scene reunite to support one of their own

Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ tops charts and ‘Obsession’ grows in second weekend

Studio estimates on Sunday say “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” has made $82 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada over the weekend

I tried to turn my phone off for a week. Why it didn’t work

I tried to turn my phone off for a week. Why it didn’t work

Gotta go: Home player Arthur Gea takes emergency bathroom break during French Open debut

Home player Arthur Gea ran off the court for an emergency bathroom break early in the first set of his French Open debut

Amy Sherald finds her people

Amy Sherald finds her people

Hoax fire call hits flat of Polish president’s family member, Tusk says

Poland is facing a series of false alarms about fires or other threats, including one on Saturday at a flat in Gdansk belonging to a member of President Karol Nawrocki's

Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes

Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarization “Fjord” has won the Palme d’Or

'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or top prize for the second time on Saturday with his

Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ finale sets a weeknight ratings record

Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ finale sets a weeknight ratings record

Archaeologists uncover graves and artifacts at former Mississippi asylum

Archaeologists uncover graves and artifacts at former Mississippi asylum

Stephen Colbert is back on TV on community access in Michigan along with rocker Jack White

Fresh off ending his national broadcast show on CBS, Stephen Colbert showed up on community access television in southeast Michigan

Scott Remer, the only full-time spelling bee coach, charges $180 an hour. Champs say he's worth it

Scott Remer is the country's only full-time, professional coach for kids competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee

These unassuming wedding photos poke holes in the patriarchy

These unassuming wedding photos poke holes in the patriarchy

Hear Stephen Colbert's message prior to final 'Late Show'

Stephen Colbert gave thanks to his staff, studio audience and viewers ahead of the series finale of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59

Rapper Rob Base has died after a battle with cancer

Judge throws out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump

A federal court judge has thrown out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against first lady Melania Trump

As Stephen Colbert exits 'The Late Show,' podcasts have the last laugh

Stephen Colbert’s sign-off as the host of the CBS “The Late Show” may signal the end of a historic TV franchise, but the late-night tradition is far

An SNL 'All Drug Olympics?' Not quite. But these Enhanced Games are no joke

The event that tackles the age-old question, “What would happen if we just let all the athletes take drugs?”

Leaks, demands and a phone call: how Estée Lauder's Puig deal fell apart

U.S. cosmetics maker Estée Lauder and Spanish perfume group Puig had been finalising the details of a deal when talks

Nadal, Gauff and Pegula pay tribute to AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich

Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were among the players paying tribute to Howard Fendrich a day after the longtime AP Tennis Writer died

Woman diagnosed with rare disease plans celebration of life

Woman diagnosed with rare disease plans celebration of life

Confederate statues returning to Baltimore spark community debate

Confederate statues returning to Baltimore spark community debate

A round of a-paws for ‘La Perra,’ winner of the Palm Dog award at Cannes

Yuri the dog from the Chilean movie “La Perra” has won the coveted Palm Dog award in Cannes

Highlights and memorable moments from the red carpet fashion at Cannes 2026

The Cannes Film Festival is wrapping up its twelve days of premieres and high fashion

Josh Hart was frustrated by a postseason shooting slump. The Knicks knew his work would pay off

Josh Hart was frustrated with a postseason shooting slump, wondering why what he was doing in practice wasn’t showing up in the games

Bruce Dern takes a bow at the Cannes Film Festival with a new documentary on his life

Bruce Dern had to play the long game

In the neon-drenched world of ‘I Love Boosters,’ fashion is for the people

In the neon-drenched world of ‘I Love Boosters,’ fashion is for the people

Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war

Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war

America’s nonprofit sector is pushing back against an ‘authoritarian playbook’

The Trump administration has made many threats against nonprofits whose missions it disagrees with.

Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping

Efforts to use technology to police copyright evolved into companies using copyright law to lock people out of repairing their own devices.

Ukraine claims it killed scores of Russians in two strikes in occupied regions

Ukraine claims it killed scores of Russians in two strikes in occupied regions

NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer

NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer

Matthew Perry's family trusted his assistant to help keep him sober. He instead helped him overdose

Matthew Perry's assistant is set to become the last defendant sentenced in the investigation of the drug death of the “Friends” star

Meet Byron Allen, the comic-turned-media mogul who’s taking over CBS late night

Meet Byron Allen, the comic-turned-media mogul who’s taking over CBS late night

Estée Lauder soars, Puig dips after merger talks collapse

Estée Lauder's shares rose about 13% while Puig fell roughly 14% in early trading on Friday after the Spanish perfumer and the American

India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance

India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance

Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'The Late Show' in ambitious final show

Stephen Colbert has wrapped up his final broadcast of CBS' “The Late Show” with a memorable night

‘We were lucky’: Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ bids farewell in final broadcast on CBS

‘We were lucky’: Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ bids farewell in final broadcast on CBS

Giant inflatable artworks have taken over The Hague

A giant stew pot is floating in a small lake in The Hague as part of an open-air art exhibition

Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show'

Comedian Stephen Colbert signed off from his late-night talk show on Thursday after 11 seasons with a sentimental chat with Beatles

The game's afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day

From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day

Cannes' amfAR Gala raises millions for AIDS research with sales of artwork, jewelry and lavish goods

The Cannes Film Festival's amfAR Gala has dazzled attendees with performances by Robbie Williams, Zara Larsson, and Lizzo

Kyle Busch, a 2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dead at 41

Kyle Busch, a 2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dead at 41

IMAX is exploring sale, WSJ reports

Cinema operator IMAX is exploring a sale and has approached entertainment companies as potential buyers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with

The US Navy lost $136 million worth of jets in an air show crash. Why risk it?

The US Navy lost $136 million worth of jets in an air show crash. Why risk it?

Canadian regulator triples US streamers' financial contributions to Canadian content

Canada's federal broadcast regulator is requiring large online streaming services to contribute 15% of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content

Wall Street banks boost Warner Bros loan to over $10 billion ahead of Paramount merger

Wall Street banks led by JPMorgan have increased the size of a loan package for Warner Bros Discovery to over $10 billion as the media company seeks to refinance debt ahead of its

The Latest: Trump says ‘it looks like I’ll be the one’ to intervene in Cuba after Castro indictment

President Donald Trump on Thursday said past U_S_ presidents have mulled intervening in Cuba for decades, but “it looks like I’ll be the one that does it.”

Free speech or race-baiting? Tennessee shooting stirs debate over livestreamer's approach

A Tennessee judge has set a $1 million bond for a white livestreamer charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting and wounding a Black man

Trump ups Reflecting Pool renovation projections to ‘less than $20 million’ amid court fight

Trump ups Reflecting Pool renovation projections to ‘less than $20 million’ amid court fight

Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation

Colorado Democrats have voted overwhelmingly to censure the state's governor for commuting the prison sentence of an election conspiracy theorist

Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump's Washington arch

President Donald Trump says it’s “fantastic” that a key federal agency approved the design for the triumphal arch he wants to build at an entrance to the nation’s capital

Caitlin Clark has been named the Indianapolis 500 grand marshal

WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark has been named the grand marshal for this year’s Indianapolis 500

Spotify cranks up AI push with Universal Music deal, lays out bold growth targets

Spotify on Thursday laid out an ambitious roadmap to drive growth and profitability through the end of the decade, doubling down with AI-powered features to boost

More than 200 Coloradans buried in Lafayette Cemetery missing from city records

More than 200 Coloradans buried in Lafayette Cemetery missing from city records

Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions

Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions

Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance

If ever there were a structure built to stand the test of time, it surely would be the Great Pyramid of Giza, a transcendent monument to human imagination and

Artist JR, the 'French Banksy' creates a 'cave' installation over Paris' oldest bridge

The oldest bridge in Paris has begun vanishing as JR — the artist known as the “French Banksy” — began inflating a giant “cave” over the Pont Neuf

Why are buttons and zippers on different sides of men’s and women’s clothes?

Centuries-old habits shaped today’s fashion standards.

Rafael Nadal retired a tennis great, but his career was almost cut painfully short

Rafael Nadal retired a tennis great, but his career was almost cut painfully short

Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction

A spiral segment of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase sold for more than €450,000 at auction in Paris on Thursday.

Cyprus vote tests establishment as corruption drives support for newcomers

Cyprus votes on Sunday in parliamentary elections which could reshape the island's political landscape, as frustration over

Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam

Jannik Sinner is set to begin his quest for a career Grand Slam at the French Open this weekend

Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on

The responsibility for policing nonprofits generally falls to state attorneys general, rather than federal authorities.

Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

Stephen Colbert's run on “The Late Show” ends Thursday, marking the conclusion of his on-air feud with President Donald Trump

Rami Malek explores art, love and death in Ira Sachs' Cannes entry 'The Man I Love'

In Ira Sachs’ 1980s-set drama “The Man I Love,” Rami Malek finds the most well-tailored role since his Oscar-winning turn in “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

The greatest satirists do more than expose hypocrisy. They reshape how citizens understand power and civic responsibility.

Disney sends Baby Yoda to bring 'Star Wars' fans to theaters

"The Mandalorian and Grogu," the first "Star Wars" movie in seven years, heads to theaters this weekend as Walt Disney bets on the charm of Baby Yoda

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

A Paris appeals court on Thursday found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over

Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles

Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles

What it's like inside the amfAR Gala, which has raised millions for AIDS research

The amfAR Gala at the Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc is a highlight of the Cannes Film Festival

‘London pizza’ is now a thing — and some say it’s the best in the world

‘London pizza’ is now a thing — and some say it’s the best in the world

Democratic senators raise alarm over foreign investment in Paramount, Warner Bros merger

A group of six Democratic senators have expressed serious concerns about planned foreign ownership interests, including from Gulf sovereign wealth

Look of the Week: The irony of Bella Hadid’s Jane Birkin tribute

Look of the Week: The irony of Bella Hadid’s Jane Birkin tribute

From TACO to FOMO: How retail traders turned Trump-driven volatility into a playbook

A wave of retail-driven trading dynamics is reshaping how markets respond to U.S.

Hawaii and Florida top list of best US beaches for 2026, according to ‘Dr. Beach’

Hawaii and Florida top list of best US beaches for 2026, according to ‘Dr. Beach’

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

Michigan woman whose name inspired band to become Greta Van Fleet dies at 95

The Michigan woman who inspired the name of the rock band Greta Van Fleet has died

Elf Beauty forecasts weak year, flags up to $20 million hit from Iran war

Elf Beauty on Wednesday forecast annual sales and profit below analysts' expectations, and said surging oil prices tied to the Iran war could

Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation

Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation

James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox

Media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand

British theatre group ATG Entertainment readied for sale, sources say

British West End theatre operator ATG Entertainment is in the early stages of being prepared for a possible sale by its private

At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against 'monsters' like Trump

Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar urged artists to speak out about the crises facing society on Wednesday, describing it as their moral duty against "

Memorial for 7‑year‑old Athena Strand unveiled at Bob's Crossing in Wise County

Memorial for 7‑year‑old Athena Strand unveiled at Bob's Crossing in Wise County

"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum

"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum

As 'The Boys' ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what's next for Vought

“The Boys” is airing its series finale after five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex

Holy deception: Rome's 'sexy priest' calendar star never set foot in a seminary

A calendar featuring close-ups of young, handsome priests has been a popular Rome souvenir for two decades

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail - but staffing losses at VA and cuts to government programs are threatening their work

Many veterans struggle with addiction, mental health conditions and homelessness after military service. Veterans Treatment Courts aim to help – but they need stable funding to do so.

Sites tied to equality movements join list of America’s most endangered historic places

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its annual list of the most endangered historic places in the United States

'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' has its day at the Cannes Film Festival, 50 years after it was shot

No movie at the Cannes Film Festival has had a longer road to get here than “Once Upon a Time in Harlem.”

Philadelphia will celebrate Ona Judge Day to honor Martha Washington’s enslaved maid who made a daring escape to freedom

Ona Judge was 1 of 9 people George Washington owned when he lived in the President’s House in Philadelphia. The city will recognize her legacy each May 21.

Hasbro keeps annual forecasts intact despite quarterly results beat

Hasbro on Wednesday reaffirmed its annual forecasts even as it reported first-quarter revenue and profit above estimates amid looming macroeconomic

'Minotaur,' about murder and corruption in Putin's Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival

Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev sent shock waves through the Cannes Film Festival with a soberly damning crime film about murder and corruption in Russia

Meeting between Miami fashion designer, man experiencing homelessness changes their lives after moment goes viral

Meeting between Miami fashion designer, man experiencing homelessness changes their lives after moment goes viral

As goes CBS Radio News, so goes the idea that news media should serve the public interest

There was once a bipartisan consensus that media power had to be regulated if democracy were to survive.

Six tax tips you should start thinking about now

Simple questions to ask year-round that can help you keep more of what you earn

What’s next for Stephen Colbert after ‘The Late Show’?

What’s next for Stephen Colbert after ‘The Late Show’?

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct

Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza

FRENCH OPEN '26: Coco Gauff has a new mindset for title defense and more confidence on her serve

Coco Gauff has a new approach for her second time around attempting to defend a Grand Slam title

House Democrats condemn Texas candidate for antisemitism and accuse a PAC of boosting her

House Democrats condemn Texas candidate for antisemitism and accuse a PAC of boosting her

San Diego mosque attackers shared video of shooting, writings citing racist ideology

San Diego mosque attackers shared video of shooting, writings citing racist ideology

Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Mavericks, 2 weeks after the hiring of team president Masai Ujiri

Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons, and two weeks after the club hired former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as team president and governor

Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman accused of attempting to murder Rihanna

A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial

An outcry erupts as a whale mural beloved by many in Dallas is replaced with art for the World Cup

The painting over of a giant mural in Dallas of swimming whales to make way for art related to the upcoming World Cup matches has spurred an outcry

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

San Francisco's last jeepney helps highlight city's Filipino culture

San Francisco's last jeepney helps highlight city's Filipino culture

Ryusuke Hamaguchi makes gentle, quiet, long films. And he might win the Palme d'Or

The Cannes Film Festival is not a place that’s conducive to taking your time

Son of Mango fashion chain founder posts bail after arrest in Spain over father’s fatal cliff fall

Jonathan Andic, the son of Mango's billionaire founder, has posted bail following his arrest in connection with the death of his billionaire father

Tilda Swinton, Demi Moore and Stella Maxwell: The best closing looks from Cannes Film Festival

Tilda Swinton, Demi Moore and Stella Maxwell: The best closing looks from Cannes Film Festival

Leon Thomas to receive ASCAP Vanguard Award for shaping the future of R&B

Leon Thomas is set to receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award, recognizing his influence on the future of music

Former CNN Center reopens as The CTR with new Atlanta food hall

Former CNN Center reopens as The CTR with new Atlanta food hall

Shohei Ohtani is having a down year at the plate. It shows just how special he is

Shohei Ohtani is having a down year at the plate. It shows just how special he is

A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell

A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures says it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment

Channel 4 pulls all episodes of 'Married at First Sight UK' after sexual misconduct claims

Channel 4 has pulled all episodes of “Married at First Sight UK” after three contestants claimed they were sexually assaulted by on-screen partners

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers, hopes for July verdict

A Hong Kong court has concluded final arguments in a national security trial for two former organizers of vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

Starbucks Korea CEO fired after ‘Tank Day’ promo evokes brutal crackdown on democracy

Starbucks Korea CEO fired after ‘Tank Day’ promo evokes brutal crackdown on democracy

Martial arts legend Jet Li’s toughest fight yet? Finding inner peace

Martial arts legend Jet Li’s toughest fight yet? Finding inner peace

Tool or threat? Cannes Film Festival grapples with the rise of AI

The Cannes Film Festival can function like a global water cooler for movies, with prevailing issues and anxieties of the industry tending to surface at the event

ICE officer charged with assault in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

ICE officer charged with assault in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Ladybugs, libraries and love: How this grandma weathered a stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Ladybugs, libraries and love: How this grandma weathered a stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items

Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items

A new Swatch model is introduced, and a case study in overexcited 'drop culture' plays out

Swatch's new Royal Pop pocket watch has sparked outbursts of chaos worldwide

Boy with autism writes, illustrates and markets own book

Boy with autism writes, illustrates and markets own book

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

Don’t sleep on ‘Is God Is,’ a primal scream of a movie inspired by Westerns and Greek tragedy

Aleshea Harris wrote “Is God Is” as a story of rage and revenge, blending Greek tragedy with Spaghetti Westerns

Swatch's 'drop culture' gamble takes leaf from Labubu, Popeyes playbook

Swiss watchmaker Swatch and luxury partner Audemars Piguet are betting big on a Gen Z "product drop" culture - buzzy, often limited launches that have helped

Cannes standout 'Paper Tiger' reveals a new side to Miles Teller

One of only two American films competing for the Palme d'Or, James Gray’s “Paper Tiger” has been one of the standouts of this year’s Cannes

The breathless Korean sci-fi monster movie 'Hope' leaves the Cannes Film Festival floored

Sprawling action movies with aliens do not generally compete for the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or

Mother speaks out after settling federal civil rights lawsuit against former neighbor

Mother speaks out after settling federal civil rights lawsuit against former neighbor

Ink Society Tattoo Collective helping community through Mental Health Awareness Month

Ink Society Tattoo Collective helping community through Mental Health Awareness Month

Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangione’s trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

A gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used as evidence at his murder trial

Aaron Rai leans on humble roots and hard work to become a major champion

Aaron Rai recalls watching VHS tapes of Tiger Woods when he was a boy growing up in England

This golfer nearly died after being hit by a drunken driver. Now she's won her first pro title

German golfer Leonie Harm has won her first professional title on the Ladies European Tour, 13 years after nearly dying when she was hit by a drunken driver

Theatre Lawrence brings ‘Guys and Dolls Sr.’ to life with cast 55 and older

Theatre Lawrence brings ‘Guys and Dolls Sr.’ to life with cast 55 and older

Art car addresses children's mental health one brushstroke at a time

Art car addresses children's mental health one brushstroke at a time

'Thought it was odd' | Visitors react to display in Living Arts Gallery window

'Thought it was odd' | Visitors react to display in Living Arts Gallery window

Spanish court orders tax authority to repay Shakira $64 million over wrongful fines

Spanish court orders tax authority to repay Shakira $64 million over wrongful fines

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.

Colbert heads into his final ‘Late Show’ week with gratitude — and plenty of CBS jokes

Colbert heads into his final ‘Late Show’ week with gratitude — and plenty of CBS jokes

Antonia Bembo fled Venice to escape her abusive husband – over three centuries later, her opera finally takes the stage

Due to the vagaries of her music manuscripts and the historical neglect of women composers, Bembo and her opera were overlooked for centuries.

'A dark 20 months': Lake Lure reopens after over a year closure removing Helene debris

'A dark 20 months': Lake Lure reopens after over a year closure removing Helene debris

Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s ‘high-low’ collab sparked a frenzy. Who’s the real winner?

Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s ‘high-low’ collab sparked a frenzy. Who’s the real winner?

Will White House correspondents' dinner be rescheduled? Some say: ‘Let’s call the whole thing off’

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Injured Madison Keys withdraws from French Open warmup tournament

Madison Keys has withdrawn from a French Open warmup tournament due to a left thigh injury

In war‑scarred Gaza, brides turn to refurbished wedding dresses

In a small sewing workshop in southern Gaza, Nisreen Al‑Rantisi pulls fabric from a pile and reshapes worn wedding dresses, trying to keep

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues

Ron Howard’s new film on famed photographer Richard Avedon, explained in four remarkable shots

Ron Howard’s new film on famed photographer Richard Avedon, explained in four remarkable shots

Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year

Cody Johnson won the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, but it was Ella Langley’s show from the start

Aaron Rai becomes the first English golfer to win the PGA Championship in more than a century

Aaron Rai becomes the first English golfer to win the PGA Championship in more than a century

Barbra Streisand won't attend Cannes Palme d'Or ceremony after a knee injury

Barbra Streisand says she won’t attend the Cannes Film Festival ceremony where she was to receive an honorary Palme d’Or after sustaining a knee injury

Bulgarians cheer 'Bangaranga' and the country's first Eurovision win

Bulgarians celebrated on Sunday their country's surprise first win in the Eurovision Song Contest as they welcomed home Dara, who triumphed with her catchy, crowd-pleasing,

Sinner becomes 1st Italian man to win Italian Open in 50 years and matches Djokovic's Masters sweep

Jannik Sinner is the first Italian man to win the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago

Cate Blanchett laments that the #MeToo movement 'got killed very quickly' in Hollywood

Cate Blanchett says that the #MeToo movement “got killed very quickly” in remarks at the Cannes Film Festival

In Cannes standout 'Fatherland,’ Sandra Hüller stuns again

The full range of Sandra Hüller’s talent is on full display this year in four films that run from big to small

Bulgaria gives its Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon her return home

Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags have welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home

Pinball experiencing a renaissance comeback as pinballer competes in tournaments

Pinball experiencing a renaissance comeback as pinballer competes in tournaments

Library founded in 1854 receives book checked out over 100 years ago

Library founded in 1854 receives book checked out over 100 years ago

‘Michael’ reclaims the top box office spot in its 4th weekend

The Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael,” is reclaiming the top spot in the North American box office

Edna Lewis built the future of American dining on Black country tradition

Edna Lewis built the future of American dining on Black country tradition

Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming have advanced to a runoff in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary

Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it

The day John Lennon was shot in 1980, he and Yoko Ono gave an interview to a San Francisco radio crew from their home in New York’s Dakota Apartments

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem 'Bangaranga'

Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with singer Dara’s party anthem “Bangaranga.”

Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Israel finishes second amid boycotts over its participation

Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Israel finishes second amid boycotts over its participation

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

The Latest: Bulgarian singer Dara wins this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna

Bulgarian singer Dara’s dance anthem “Bangaranga” has won the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, her country's first ever win in the competition

The 10 best performances at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna has showcased acts from 25 countries

USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro's capture

The USS Gerald R

Can Spencer Pratt ride viral videos to victory in the race for LA mayor?

Can Spencer Pratt ride viral videos to victory in the race for LA mayor?

Sicily has a ‘second Pompeii.’ But it’s covered in concrete

Sicily has a ‘second Pompeii.’ But it’s covered in concrete

A stillbirth and Facebook post expressing her grief landed her in prison for over 2 years. Experts say it’s part of a pattern

A stillbirth and Facebook post expressing her grief landed her in prison for over 2 years. Experts say it’s part of a pattern

DHS says its new deportation planes are almost ready for takeoff. Critics doubt the plan will work

DHS says its new deportation planes are almost ready for takeoff. Critics doubt the plan will work

Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn

Spain is boycotting this year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, after repeatedly expressing disapproval over Israel’s participation

The NBA's MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama or Jokic the finalists

The NBA will reveal this season’s Most Valuable Player on Sunday, which just happens to be the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs

A Latino grocery store in Delaware turns its produce aisle into a music stage

A family-owned Latino grocery store in Delaware is attracting online audiences and bands from far away with monthly concerts from diverse artists and genres

John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut

What to know about Harvey Weinstein's cases after his recent mistrial

A New York has declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape case from the #MeToo-era that has gone to trial three times so far after a jury was unable to come to a unanimous decision

Backyard ladders and 'sky decks' turn Aronimink homes into free PGA Championship seats

Golf fans are finding creative ways to enjoy the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club

Rose's final-hole eagle ensures weekend tee times at the PGA Championship; DeChambeau misses cut

Justin Rose used a dramatic final-hole eagle to make his two-round total good enough to beat the 4-over cut line and secure a weekend stay at Aronimink Golf Club

California rancher honors late wife's dream with Luke Bryan concert

California rancher honors late wife's dream with Luke Bryan concert

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

A new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland features the largest public display ever assembled of Paul McCartney’s personal artifacts

Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book

They are ridiculous

Trailblazing goalie Manon Rheaume hired to become first GM of PWHL's Detroit expansion team

Manon Rheaume is carrying over her trailblazing women’s hockey career into a front office role in being hired as the general manager of the PWHL’s expansion team in Detroit

Jane Schoenbrun's queer slasher movie 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' jolts Cannes

A bold, bloody queer slasher film starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson gave the Cannes Film Festival a gonzo jolt

In dreamy photographs, the artist Widline Cadet tells the complex story of her family’s migration

In dreamy photographs, the artist Widline Cadet tells the complex story of her family’s migration

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to a Eurovision Song Contest that embraces linguistic diversity

English has long dominated pop music, but it no longer reigns supreme at the Eurovision Song Contest

Saying ‘screw you’ through architecture: America’s spite houses

Saying ‘screw you’ through architecture: America’s spite houses

Don't expect Oleksandr Usyk to get into the ring with Jake Paul any time soon

Oleksandr Usyk wants to make some “noise” before he calls time on a career that has made him the most dominant heavyweight boxer of his generation

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China

Cannes and the Hôtel Martinez await a 'White Lotus' close-up

As many actors are appearing at the Cannes Film Festival this week, the best role in town might be a little further down the Croisette

Canadiens goalie Dobes delivers on coach's faith by rebounding from tough start in win over Sabres

Montreal Canadiens rookie goalie Jakub Dobes shook off a rough start and feels indebted to coach Martin St. Louis for not yanking him

Claudine Longet, singer and actor at center of a notorious manslaughter trial, dies at 84

French singer and actor Claudine Longet has died at age 84

Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, 'Dai Dai'

Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have released the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem

AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons

Cubans are using AI image generators to imagine US intervention in their country. The results look straight out of the 1890s.

Georgia bike shop owner helps refugees gain independence through bicycles and community support

Georgia bike shop owner helps refugees gain independence through bicycles and community support

Auditions for the next James Bond are finally underway

Auditions for the next James Bond are finally underway

Eurovision finalists to take the stage amid boycott from Spain, Ireland and others over Israel’s presence

Eurovision finalists to take the stage amid boycott from Spain, Ireland and others over Israel’s presence

Cuban dancer finds meaning and work in the streets as the island's art scene fades

Renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Juan Miguel Mas, has faced significant challenges due to Cuba's economic crisis

Journey of a lifetime: A US teen Buddhist lama is now a monk studying in the Himalayan foothills

A teenage Buddhist lama recently blessed thousands at a monastery in the Himalayan foothills

Finland's hotly tipped Eurovision performance features flames, a valuable violin and a safety plan

At the Eurovision Song Contest, performers get just three minutes to impress

Author Ann Patchett urges a 'breath' for books as PEN gala raises $2M amid ban surge

Author Ann Patchett and film producer Jason Blum are among those who spoke at PEN America's annual gala, which raised more than $2 million for the century-old literary and free expression organization

Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates

NFL teams tapped into their creativity rolling out a variety of takes revealing their schedules for the 2026 season Thursday night with a mixture of art, video games and yes, even The Simpsons

US judge considers Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of authors' lawsuit

A federal judge on Thursday pressed lawyers for more information on several points of artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s proposed $1.5 billion settlement

Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education

Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show

Provocative Austrian feminist artist Valie Export dies at 85

Austrian artist Valie Export, whose pioneering work and performance art made her a leading light of the avant-garde feminist scene in postwar Europe, has died in Vienna at the age

Black cemetery in Florida vandalized, 'Trump' spray-painted on graves

Police in Florida are investigating vandalism at a historic, predominantly African

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy band BTS

Former Oklahoma death row prisoner freed from jail as he awaits retrial in 1997 killing

An Oklahoma man who has narrowly avoided execution three separate times could walk free from a county jail after a judge agreed to grant him bond while awaiting retrial

Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions

The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions

Rory McIlroy has a bad finish for a rough start at the PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy had a blister on his right pinky toe during practice rounds for the PGA Championship

Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and orders new trial

Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and orders new trial

Egypt exhibits Tutankhamun tomb artifact and two restored New Kingdom tombs in Luxor

Egyptian authorities on Thursday exhibited a plaster blocking wall of King Tutankhamun's tomb in Luxor and unveiled two restored ancient tombs on the

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end

A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a

Harvey Weinstein back in court after feeling ill as jury deliberates in his rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein has returned to court in his rape retrial a day after he reported chest pains while in the courthouse

Rancher honors late wife's dream with Luke Bryan concert

Rancher honors late wife's dream with Luke Bryan concert

As Trump fuels Vance vs. Rubio speculation, his vice president makes anti-fraud push

As Trump fuels Vance vs. Rubio speculation, his vice president makes anti-fraud push

The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays

The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays

At Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process

Using artificial intelligence to "jump straight to the result" could mean art fails to achieve its purposes of self-expression and to deepen our

Ferragamo first-quarter revenues slip as wholesale sales drop 19%

Revenues at Italian luxury group Ferragamo fell 1.2% at constant exchange rates in the first quarter as wholesale sales dropped 19% compared to a year earlier, the company

After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with 'Iceman'?

A new album from Drake is nearly here

Versant beats revenue estimates on licensing deals, digital platform growth

Versant Media topped Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, as content licensing deals and strong sales at businesses like Fandango

UK's Princess Kate learns pasta-making on visit to Italy

Britain's Princess of Wales learned how to make pasta on Thursday during a visit to a hillside community in northern Italy's so-called food valley, an area globally known for

Outcry in Italy over plans to expand Rome's famed Borghese Gallery

Italian heritage groups have said they will battle proposals to build a new structure near Rome's Borghese Gallery, saying the project would damage one of

From ally to rival, Wes Streeting turns on UK PM Starmer

When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced growing calls to resign at the weekend, his health secretary, Wes Streeting, went to

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday for a prayer gathering

The curious case of the missing Wanamaker Trophy

The curious case of the missing Wanamaker Trophy

The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID

The coronavirus pandemic's impact lingers, influencing our lives in both obvious and subtle ways

TikTok’s popular microdramas shrink TV into bite-sized chunks

As TikTok invests in short-form scripted series, it’s leaning into the same storytelling, advertising and viewing habits that defined television.

Alien ‘encounters’ put this strange-looking monument on the tourist map

Alien ‘encounters’ put this strange-looking monument on the tourist map

Georgia High School senior finds power to face adversity through music class

Georgia High School senior finds power to face adversity through music class

Museum's 'Knight Rider' replica car got a speeding ticket. It hasn't gone anywhere in years

A museum in Illinois is wondering how it got a speeding ticket for its replica of the car in the TV show “Knight Rider” that hasn't moved from its display in years

OnlyFans is the star of TV’s hottest shows thanks to a messy economy

OnlyFans is the star of TV’s hottest shows thanks to a messy economy

Underwater memorial to wrecked slave ship draws pilgrims seeking to connect with their roots

A group of Black divers recently visited the site where the British slave ship Henrietta Marie sank 326 years ago

‘I’m afraid he won’t make it’: How Thomas Massie is handling the toughest election of his career

‘I’m afraid he won’t make it’: How Thomas Massie is handling the toughest election of his career

Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws

Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law

Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset