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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

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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’

And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming

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

When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sat down to a lavish state banquet in Beijing on Thursday, the menu itself read like a

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill enter National Recording Registry

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, and The Go-Go’s are joining America’s audio canon

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show

A Vienna cafe offers a welcome for Israel supporters as tensions brew at the Eurovision Song Contest

Vienna's coffeehouses have embraced the Eurovision Song Contest, but tensions over Israel’s participation have surfaced

Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entrant heard booing as he went onstage

Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Tuesday heard the boos of a small number of pro-Palestinian protesters

GOP centrists defy Trump and force future House vote on major Russian sanctions bill

GOP centrists defy Trump and force future House vote on major Russian sanctions bill

Drug counselor who delivered 'Friends' star Matthew Perry ketamine that killed him gets 2 years

A licensed drug addiction counselor who delivered the ketamine that killed “Friends” star Matthew Perry has been sentenced to two years

Braden Shattuck keep his day job teaching golf before playing in the PGA Championship

Braden Shattuck is the PGA director of instruction at Rolling Green Golf Club and he's also in the field for the PGA Championship at nearby Aronimink

OG Anunoby is still not ready to practice fully, but the New York Knicks have time to wait

OG Anunoby could only participate in some parts of practice when the New York Knicks returned to work Wednesday

La Mesa reaffirms e-bike ban for children under 12, but critics say it misses the mark

La Mesa reaffirms e-bike ban for children under 12, but critics say it misses the mark

Popular CA coffee shop hit with another break-in; thieves cause $20K damage but steal just $2

Popular CA coffee shop hit with another break-in; thieves cause $20K damage but steal just $2

Mike's On The Water hides a 16,000-piece Snoopy museum on the Nautical Mile

Mike's On The Water hides a 16,000-piece Snoopy museum on the Nautical Mile

'Ocean Dream' blue-green diamond sells for more than $17 million at Christie's auction in Geneva

Christie's says a 5.5-carat triangular-cut diamond billed as the largest fancy vivid blue-green diamond known to exist has sold for more than 13.5 million Swiss francs or $17.3 million

Artist rolls out the green carpet for team Algeria with giant earthwork

Artist rolls out the green carpet for team Algeria with giant earthwork

20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and 'Pan's Labyrinth' return to Cannes

Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered “Pan’s Labyrinth” at the Cannes Film Festival

Jurassic Living Jewels: The chance to catch an arapaima in Florida

Jurassic Living Jewels: The chance to catch an arapaima in Florida

Gunfighter Skies Air Show returns to Mountain Home for first time in eight years

Gunfighter Skies Air Show returns to Mountain Home for first time in eight years

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

France's highest administrative court, the Conseil d'Etat, rejected on Wednesday a challenge by Internet giant Amazon over minimum delivery fees on books, as the country

'Pan's Labyrinth' returns to Cannes 20 years after record 22‑minute ovation

Mexican director Guillermo del Toro received the longest-ever standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival two decades ago for his historical fantasy "

'The Fast and the Furious' and Vin Diesel roll into Cannes for 25th anniversary

The cast of “The Fast and the Furious” rolled into the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday for a 25th anniversary celebration of the nitrous-boosting franchise

Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Apple on Wednesday echoed Google's criticism of EU antitrust regulators' efforts to force the search giant to help AI rivals access its services, warning

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera reunite on Day of the Dead in new Met Opera production

Frida Kahlo returns from the dead in the opera “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego,” premiering at the Metropolitan Opera this week

PWHL adding expansion teams in Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, with 1 more coming to reach 12

The PWHL delivered a double-shot of expansion news by announcing it is bringing women’s pro hockey to the distinctly different markets of Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario

Mýa returns with her first album in 8 years, the throwback 'Retrospect.' She says it's all about joy

R&B singer Mýa will release her tenth studio album and first full-length in eight years on Friday

How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

Our engagement with AI is at a crossroads: Will we treat it as an all-knowing oracle or as a tool to expand our own way of seeing the world?

Cannes film market opens to record turnout as focus shifts to smaller films

The world's largest film market opened in Cannes this week and attracted a record number of attendees vying to buy the mostly smaller productions

Swiss considering rival air defences after Washington delays Patriots over Iran war

Switzerland said on Wednesday it will look into whether to buy air-defence systems from other suppliers, after the United States informed it that long-delayed Patriot

Corleone crime family returns in a new 'Godfather' novel for 2027 release by Random House

The Corleone crime family saga is getting a new chapter

Could cruise ship passengers sue over the hantavirus outbreak?

Passengers on a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have limited legal recourse, though the ship's operator could still be liable if it behaved

Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani among 'A List' Asian American, Pacific Islander names in new HBO doc

Timed for release during AAPI Heritage Month, “The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas” has dropped on HBO Max

I spent years staring at the jellyfish lake on my screensaver. The reality was something else

I spent years staring at the jellyfish lake on my screensaver. The reality was something else

Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements

Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements

US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse

Had the United States kept tariffs on Chinese imports at triple digits for just one more day last year, Huntar Company would have collapsed, said David

NBA-Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47

Jason Collins, the first openly gay active player in the NBA, has died at the age of 47 after battling cancer, his family said on Tuesday.

Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme D’Or as Cannes flaunts star power despite Hollywood's retreat

The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway with politics, artificial intelligence and the shifting priorities of Hollywood taking center stage at the global film gathering

Israel and favorite Finland advance to the Eurovision final as 5 countries are sent home

Ten countries have advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest final after the first semifinal

Amid spying controversy, Southampton reaches playoff final and is one win from Premier League return

Southampton has brushed off a spying controversy to advance past Middlesbrough after extra time in the Championship playoffs and get to within one win of a return to the Premier League

FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange

FBI Director Kash Patel has strongly denied allegations of excessive drinking on the job

Black Sabbath bass player, Debbie Gibson praise effort to find new homes for beagles

Pop star Debbie Gibson and Terry “Geezer” Butler, co-founder of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, are singing the same tune when it comes to sparing dogs from medical experiments

The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know

Who is ready for the 2027 Grammy Awards

Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’

Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’

Weinstein defense urges acquittal as prosecutors seek to revive a #MeToo-era rape conviction

Harvey Weinstein’s defense has urged jurors to put an end to a #MeToo-era rape case that has gone to trial three times

Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza

The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a tense start in Vienna on Tuesday as Israel competed in the first semifinal amid a boycott by five countries over

Rex Reed, longtime film critic and journalist, dies at 87

The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

Los Angeles is ready with transportation and food for the World Cup, but the playing surface isn't set yet

Lakers want LeBron James to return for another season alongside Luka Doncic, GM Rob Pelinka says

If LeBron James wants to keep playing professional basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers want it to be with them

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Denver airport workers initially missed a security breach by a man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed by a plane with 231 people on board

The Cannes Film Festival has started. Here are 5 things that happened on its first day

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has kicked off

New Smithsonian exhibit traces bison’s rise, near extinction and comeback

New Smithsonian exhibit traces bison’s rise, near extinction and comeback

Rory McIlroy hits Hollywood, dines at the White House, still finds time to win grand slam

Rory McIlroy is enjoying life both on and off the golf course

Youth Orchestra tells heart transplant boy's story with music

Youth Orchestra tells heart transplant boy's story with music

After a court win and first spring practice as Ole Miss' No. 1 QB, Chambliss is ready to recharge

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss says he's looking forward to getting away after winning a long legal challenge and going through his first spring practice as the Rebels' projected starting quarterback

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'

Neil deGrasse Tyson has turned his lifelong fascination with aliens into a new book, “Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter.”

The Cannes Film Festival has started. Here are the key films making their debut

For 12 days this week, the eyes of the movie world will be on the Cannes Film Festival

A whole lot of heart: Teacher turns masks into works of art for former students

A whole lot of heart: Teacher turns masks into works of art for former students

DNA reveals identities of 4 sailors from doomed 1845 Franklin expedition

DNA reveals identities of 4 sailors from doomed 1845 Franklin expedition

US tariffs weigh on world wine trade in 2025 while consumption slips to new low

U.S. tariffs contributed to a further decline in global wine trade last year while consumption remained at its lowest in over 60 years as economic pressures

Man pleads guilty to stealing Beyoncé's unreleased music in Atlanta, gets 2 years in prison

Man pleads guilty to stealing Beyoncé's unreleased music in Atlanta, gets 2 years in prison

We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months

Opponents of guaranteed-income programs often argue that recipients will simply take the money and be less motivated to do any work whatsoever.

Renowned chef Hillary Sterling shares her favorite recipe for dining solo

Renowned chef Hillary Sterling shares her favorite recipe for dining solo

Rick Riordan unveils new 'Camp Half-Blood' novels, starting this fall

Fans of Rick Riordan's “Percy Jackson” books can explore new adventures at Camp Half-Blood this fall

Netflix spent over $135 billion on film, TV over last decade

Netflix has invested over $135 billion in films and television series over the past decade, the company said on Tuesday, underscoring the dominance of the streaming giant and the

Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image on TV packaging

Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image on TV packaging

Adults relive the musical camaraderie of their youth at band camps reprised for grown-ups

Some adults are turning to music camps as an antidote to a world of increased isolation as they decide on their summer plans

South Florida officers sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, claiming details in 'The Rip' are too real

Two South Florida police officers claim Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s recent action thriller “The Rip” used too many real-life details in its fictionalized narrative, causing harm to the officers’ personal and professional reputations

Trump’s blue repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool draws lawsuit and questions about cost

Trump’s blue repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool draws lawsuit and questions about cost

Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump’s makeover of Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool

A nonprofit on Monday filed a lawsuit

Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington

Workers have begun preliminary surveys and testing for a proposed Triumphal Arch sought by President Donald Trump

Action camera maker GoPro to review options, including possible sale

Action camera maker GoPro said on Monday that it intends to review a range of strategic options that could include a sale of the company or merger, sending its shares up more than

Senate Republicans move ahead with $1B for Trump's ballroom security as Democrats pledge to fight

Senate Republicans say they will move forward with a proposal to give the Secret Service up to $1 billion for security upgrades to Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey stands firm on 16-team CFP, details challenges amid 24-team push

Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey stands firm on expanding the College Football Playoff to 16 teams

A nonprofit sues to halt Trump’s 'American flag blue' repaint of the Reflecting Pool

A Washington-based nonprofit is asking a judge to stop the Trump administration from altering the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Trump administration aims broad censorship campaign at Disney, FCC commissioner says

The Trump administration is engaged in a targeted effort to censor Disney and its ABC network through a series of sweeping regulatory actions, the

Eurovision's other Israel-related challenge: new voting rules

This week's Eurovision Song Contest, already stung by boycotts over Israeli participation, is also facing a test of new public-voting rules introduced to

Sony Music Publishing to buy Recognition Music catalog; source says deal for $4 billion

Sony Music Publishing said on Monday it would buy Recognition Music Group's entire catalog of works from funds managed by Blackstone, gaining access to more than 45,000 songs

New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are returning to one of their iconic sites with a new fan experience in London

Indie films race for Cannes top prize with big studios absent

Tales of war, grief and artificial intelligence join a race for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival's top prize from Tuesday, in a

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million in damages, accusing the South Korean tech giant of using

How Kansas City became a surprise World Cup hotspot

In its storied history, Kansas City has attracted traders and mobsters, jazz legends and barbecue pitmasters, and

Tony Award for educators won by a Georgia teacher who stresses self-empowerment and storytelling

Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theater teacher in Georgia, is getting a Tony Award

Lower East Side street named for ‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby, a nod to one of the countless kids of immigrants who shaped the genre

New York City played a starring role in the golden age of comics. And like Kirby, many of the genre’s most famous artists were Jewish.

50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup

Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated

Italy's Culture Ministry rocked by dismissals as Meloni struggles to reshape landscape

Italy's Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has sacked two senior aides after uproar over denied funding for a documentary, adding to turbulence at a ministry

What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash'

The long-awaited “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch” and a fresh collection from the Colombian superstar Maluma, are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

Democrats’ internal fights sway the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco

Democrats’ internal fights sway the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco

Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says

Civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons learned about the Tulsa Race Massacre during college

Neon, winner of 6 straight Palmes d'Or, comes into the Cannes Film Festival an unlikely heavyweight

It’s one of the most unparalleled streaks in movies

Families of two Americans jailed in China urge Trump to seek their release

The families of two Americans imprisoned in China for more than a decade are urging President Donald Trump to seek their release during his summit with

Jailed Iranian peace laureate Mohammadi moved to hospital in Tehran

Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been moved to a hospital in the capital, Tehran, and has been granted a suspension of her sentence on heavy

Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick No. 1 overall on June 23

The league’s worst team this season is getting the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

Event honors Japanese Americans once detained at WWII assembly center

Event honors Japanese Americans once detained at WWII assembly center

Building Bridges Choir using music to help seniors with memory loss

Building Bridges Choir using music to help seniors with memory loss

Neighbors welcome man home after months in ICE detention

Neighbors welcome man home after months in ICE detention

Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games

Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the box office

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” edges out “Mortal Kombat II” at the North American box office this weekend

Cats or dogs? In East Asia, more people are becoming feline fans

Cats or dogs? In East Asia, more people are becoming feline fans

This cemetery wants to be on your NYC travel bucket list

Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn was once one of the most frequented tourist destinations in the United States. Now, with the opening of a new $43 million visitor center, it hopes that tourists from all over will come get to know some of its famous permanent residents like Basquiat and F.A.O. Schwarz.

The chef with 18 Michelin stars who’s still largely undiscovered outside of France

The chef with 18 Michelin stars who’s still largely undiscovered outside of France

Armani could split 15% stake among L'Oreal, LVMH, EssilorLuxottica, report says

Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani is considering selling a 15% stake in three equal parts following the designer's death, potentially bringing in three buyers he had

8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting remembered at funeral

A funeral has been held in Louisiana for eight children who were killed in a mass shooting last month

At the Iroquois Steeplechase, the foxhounds kick off the horse races with a howling fun dog parade

At the Iroquois Steeplechase, the horses are competing for the top purses, but the fan favorite is the parade of the hounds

"The Pitt" star Isa Briones brings Filipino pride to stage and screen

"The Pitt" star Isa Briones brings Filipino pride to stage and screen

The superyacht where Jackie Kennedy found new love can be yours for 42 percent off

The superyacht where Jackie Kennedy found new love can be yours for 42 percent off

At the Venice Biennale, everyone’s lining up for the toilets

At the Venice Biennale, everyone’s lining up for the toilets

Jim Miller returns at UFC 328, fighting again after his teenage son beat rare cancer

Jim Miller, a UFC veteran known for his durability, returns to the cage after a personal battle

Venice Biennale opens without a jury amid strife over Russian and Israeli participation

Geopolitical tensions have spilled over into the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition

President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC

President Donald Trump is making significant changes to the nation's capital as he focuses on renovations and new projects

That Mother’s Day bouquet could be getting pricier this year

That Mother’s Day bouquet could be getting pricier this year

Real Madrid's Arbeloa asks to 'turn the page' after fight between Valverde and Tchouaméni

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has defended players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, saying their apologies for having scuffled were enough to settle the incident that led the club to fine both of them a whopping 500,000 euros

Orioles hold Tupac Shakur bobblehead promotion, and his sister throws out the ceremonial first pitch

Fans lined up well before the gates opened at Camden Yards in anticipation of a Tupac Shakur bobblehead giveaway at the ballpark

Rory McIlroy says LIV players should be able to return to PGA Tour, but he's not sure they want to

Rory McIlroy is no longer opposed to LIV Golf players returning to the PGA Tour

‘We’re going nowhere’: J Balvin takes the global stage as a World Cup opening ceremony headliner

‘We’re going nowhere’: J Balvin takes the global stage as a World Cup opening ceremony headliner

In legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech

ABC is accusing the Trump administration of trying to chill free speech and hinder open political discussion

Federal judge dismisses former Trump supporter’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News

A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News

Utah judge rejects bid to ban TV in Kirk case, delays hearing

A Utah judge on Friday rejected a request by Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to ban live TV and still photography from

From jewelry to private letters, Marilyn Monroe’s hidden world heads to auction

Memorabilia belonging to late model and movie star Marilyn Monroe is heading to the auction block, offering a rare glimpse into

Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future

The expansion of March Madness and the $300 million in extra revenue that comes with it through opening sponsorships to beer, wine and liquor companies offered a brief reprieve from the steady drip of headlines this spring that underscore the problems confronting college sports

‘Uncut Gems’ producer Oscar Boyson made a movie for the Letterboxd generation

“Our Hero, Balthazar” is a unique film that defies easy categorization

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe

Trump agency's order against ABC's 'The View' talk show is invalid, network says

Disney-owned ABC said on Friday the Trump administration's efforts to declare its daytime talk show "The View" subject to federal equal time rules for

Rapper Kodak Black booked into Orange County Jail on drug trafficking charge, records show

Rapper Kodak Black booked into Orange County Jail on drug trafficking charge, records show

Lawyers for suspected press dinner gunman seek to disqualify Pirro and Blanche from case citing their presence at event

Lawyers for suspected press dinner gunman seek to disqualify Pirro and Blanche from case citing their presence at event

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam have topped the list of baby names in the United States for 2025, marking the seventh consecutive year

From Taylor Swift to the Oscars, 400-year-old 'Hamlet' flourishes in the age of TikTok

William Shakespeare's “Hamlet” is having a resurgence with various adaptations and performances worldwide

UK man denies charge of threatening King Charles' brother Andrew

King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will give evidence in an English court in July at the trial of a man charged with using threatening or abusive words

Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply

Nintendo and Sony both flagged the impact from surging memory prices on their games

Musée d’Orsay opens gallery dedicated to still-unclaimed works stolen by Nazis in WWII

Musée d’Orsay opens gallery dedicated to still-unclaimed works stolen by Nazis in WWII

The WNBA’s 30th season begins with $1M salaries, 2 new teams and new coaches

The WNBA is set to tip off its 30th season Friday night with excitement building around the league

White House hosting anti-abortion activists amid Trump backlash

White House hosting anti-abortion activists amid Trump backlash

K-pop broke taboos by being inclusive. Now, K-beauty is starting to do the same

K-pop broke taboos by being inclusive. Now, K-beauty is starting to do the same

Zara denies infringing Jo Malone trademark in Estee Lauder case

Fashion retailer Zara has denied infringing Estee Lauder's Jo Malone trademark, saying in UK High Court filings that it uses the perfumer's name on fragrances

Ted Turner didn’t just revolutionize television − he changed the way we see our world

The profusion of video access to anywhere on earth, at any time of day or night, was unimaginable before Turner’s work to make CNN conceivable and then real.

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

David Attenborough at 100: Key moments from an extraordinary life

David Attenborough at 100: Key moments from an extraordinary life

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

David Attenborough, the world’s most famous wildlife presenter, is celebrating his 100th birthday on Friday

Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5

Judge rejects request to ban cameras in court from man charged with killing Charlie Kirk

A Utah judge has rejected a request from the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk to ban cameras from his high-profile murder case

US judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the terminations of hundreds of humanities grants last year by the Trump administration's so-called Department of

Trump drives across Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to inspect new blue coating he's putting on it

President Donald Trump has visited the Lincoln Memorial to see the reflecting pool he's painting in a color he calls “American flag blue.”

Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional

A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional

Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House says

President Donald Trump's plan to coat the granite exterior of a historic building next to the White House with white paint could cost taxpayers at least $7.5 million

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image

The White House called "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill "one sick individual" on Thursday after an AI-generated image of U.S.

Flower shops plan deliveries carefully as gas prices surge

Flower shops plan deliveries carefully as gas prices surge

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony MDMA trafficking charge and pleads not guilty

Rapper Kodak Black has been arrested on a drug trafficking charge in central Florida

Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni dispute over 'It Ends With Us' has not ended, as she seeks fees

Blake Lively, who recently settled her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni's production company, is still seeking damages from the actor and director tied to

Georgia hands down long sentences to election-day protest organisers

Georgia sentenced ten people, including a prominent opera singer, to lengthy prison sentences on Thursday after finding them guilty of attempting to overthrow

Neighbor helps high school students find prom dresses at a lower cost

Neighbor helps high school students find prom dresses at a lower cost

Middle schoolers lead documentary on gun violence impacts

Middle schoolers lead documentary on gun violence impacts

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called 'Dai Dai'

Shakira is back

This marble shop has been unifying generations of customers for nearly 3 decades

This marble shop has been unifying generations of customers for nearly 3 decades

An outsider artist takes the world's biggest stage with the US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

U.S. artist Alma Allen had just months to prepare his exhibition for the Venice Biennale after a fraught selection process came down to the wire

Sinner adds his voice to French Open prize money protests and awaits Wimbledon response

The top tennis players are already upset that they are not receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the French Open

A decoy duck carver keeping a tradition alive

A decoy duck carver keeping a tradition alive

Daniel Dae Kim explores booming South Korean pop, film, cosmetics and food influences for CNN series

Daniel Dae Kim explores Korean culture in a new CNN series, “K-Everything: The Global Rise of Korean Culture.”

Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains

Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains

Students with disabilities deliver Meals on Wheels: 'We need to support each other'

Students with disabilities deliver Meals on Wheels: 'We need to support each other'

Coach parent sees muted quarterly revenue growth, shares slip

Tapestry said on Thursday it expects subdued revenue growth in the current quarter and margin pressure across its brands, adding to concerns around weak luxury

Anti-Kremlin Pussy Riot demonstrate in Venice against Russia's Biennale return

Dozens of activists from the anti-Kremlin art collective Pussy Riot held a demonstration in Venice on Thursday, waving Ukrainian flags and chanting slogans against President

Winery loses almost all of its grapes after late Virginia frost: 'We need you'

Winery loses almost all of its grapes after late Virginia frost: 'We need you'

Battle over $850,000 Quincy saint statues comes before Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Battle over $850,000 Quincy saint statues comes before Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Movie Review: Billie Eilish and James Cameron make concert movie magic with 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Billie Eilish's new concert film, “Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),” offers an immersive 3D experience

Italian Open leaders side with players on prize money issue and aim to become a 5th Grand Slam

Italian Open organizers are supporting tennis players who are urging a boycott unless the Grand Slam tournaments improve their prize money

The dark fascist secret hidden beneath one of Europe’s largest railway stations

The dark fascist secret hidden beneath one of Europe’s largest railway stations

Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising

Ads from the 19th and 20th centuries shows how the industry has long tried to promote coal as clean and even healthy, despite evidence to the contrary.

Wembanyama, Spurs take out frustration on Timberwolves to even semifinal series at one apiece

Whether it’s chess, a drawing contest or table tennis, San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama hates to lose

Motown’s Black women songwriters and producers were the invisible architects behind the pop music juggernaut

Few people probably know the female songwriters featured in this article, yet Motown relied heavily upon their contributions to cement its place in music history.

Why modern witches are making pilgrimages to an ancient Turkish temple

Why modern witches are making pilgrimages to an ancient Turkish temple

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

The Bad Bunny chairs taking over the art world

The Bad Bunny chairs taking over the art world

“Goonism” is on the rise in Kenya, where a Christian leader is accused of betraying his faith

Kenya's political word of the moment is “goonism," used to describe gang-related political violence

In Gaza, some Palestinian children find respite and catharsis in breakdancing

In Gaza, some Palestinian children are finding respite from the harsh realities of life in breakdancing

How a court case and their loyal fans helped to shape Kneecap’s second record, 'Fenian'

Kneecap, the Irish hip-hop group, recorded their second album, “Fenian,” while dealing with a legal battle

Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itself

Ted Turner’s death comes at a fraught time for cable news, which has struggled to retain viewership in an era of countless media choices and abundant streaming video

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law

Protesters in pink balaclavas swarm Russia's pavilion at Venice Biennale and release colored smoke

Punk group Pussy Riot and Ukraine's FEMEN feminist organization have swarmed the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, protesting outside the venue and releasing colored smoke

Olympics-LA28 plans citywide Cultural Olympiad built around local artists, communities

Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics plan to use the Games' Cultural Olympiad to showcase the city's neighborhoods, artists and immigrant

Electrical fire will keep the Broadway theater that hosts 'The Book of Mormon' closed through May 17

"The Book of Mormon" will close through May 17 after a fire shut down the musical

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

CNN founder Ted Turner has died at age 87

Trump, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, seeks to halt $83M payment in sexual abuse case

President Donald Trump's lawyer, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, is asking a federal appeals court in New York to temporarily block a longtime columnist from collecting an $83 million defamation award

Ashley McBryde fell off the horse and went into the 'Wild.' Her new album is her most personal yet

Country star Ashley McBryde's new album, “Wild,” arrives Friday

India's Zee sues Reliance-Disney over alleged music copyright breach

India's Zee Entertainment has sued the Reliance-Disney joint venture, the country's biggest entertainment company, alleging it used Zee's copyrighted music

US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

A federal civil rights agency filed a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday against the New York Times, claiming that the new organization passed over a white male employee for a promotion in favor of a lesser qualified woman to meet its diversity goals

The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war

A U.S. fighter jet on Wednesday fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, the U.S. military said

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed

“The Sheep Detectives” is not your average talking animal movie

10-year-old with autism publishes alphabet book to help kids read and support first responders

10-year-old with autism publishes alphabet book to help kids read and support first responders

CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87

CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87

Marianne Boruch wins $100,000 Jackson Poetry Prize as judges hail human genius in AI age

Marianne Boruch has received the Jackson Poetry Prize for “exceptional talent.”

Disney earnings beat estimates as new CEO outlines growth strategy

Walt Disney's new Chief Executive Josh D'Amaro laid out his strategy for the entertainment company Wednesday, saying it would

Sacramento considering cuts to police department due to $66M budget deficit

Sacramento considering cuts to police department due to $66M budget deficit

Ten years later, the cult of ‘The Nice Guys’ keeps growing

When “The Nice Guys” debuted 10 years ago, the writing was on the wall for the big-screen comedy

Obama Presidential Center tickets on sale Wednesday morning for Chicago museum and library

Obama Presidential Center tickets on sale Wednesday morning for Chicago museum and library

Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87

Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media empire that included groundbreaking news network CNN, has died,

Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says

Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says

Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assaulting personal chef

Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assaulting personal chef

Spike Lee laments Supreme Court ruling on voting rights: 'It's an attack'

Spike Lee tells Laura Coates the Supreme Court's ruling gutting portions of the voting rights act is an attack on voters. But he points out, the country has been through difficulties before and "we gotta work."

Trump defends higher ballroom costs, targets less than $400 million

U.S.

Pope will inaugurate Barcelona's Sagrada Familia tower and meet with migrants in June trip to Spain

Pope Leo XIV will inaugurate the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica during his visit to Spain next month

US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century – but the funding that helped reduce it is disappearing

A historic drop in violent crime, including the murder rate, is at risk after the cancellation of federal funding for programs that helped make the decline possible.

The WNBA’s 30th season brings 2 new teams, a transformational CBA and another title chase for Aces

The WNBA is poised for a historic 30th season after a transformational new collective bargaining agreement was reached in March

Cosmetic interventions are booming. Many say ethical conversations are lagging

Technological advancements have made cosmetic procedures more accessible but have also lead many to grapple with the philosophical and ethical implications

Barack Obama’s goal for his library: ‘I want them to put my presidency in context’

Barack Obama’s goal for his library: ‘I want them to put my presidency in context’

Wealthy Latin Americans are turning this exclusive European neighborhood from ‘rich to richer’

Wealthy Latin Americans are turning this exclusive European neighborhood from ‘rich to richer’

Pandora says split in US economy is deepening as middle earners cut spending

Jewellery brand Pandora said a drop in spending by mid- to low-earners pushed down comparable sales by 2% in North America, as new CEO Berta de Pablos-Barbier

A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'

Pope Leo marks his first year leading the Catholic Church on Friday with a higher public profile and a ramped-up schedule, having grown more outspoken

Best and worst of the Met Gala: Fashion expert, Robin Ghivan, critiques the looks

Robin Givhan, Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion critic and contributing writer for The New York Times, gives her rapid-fire takes on this year’s biggest Met Gala looks, sharing her thoughts on looks from Heidi Klum, Beyoncé, Janelle Monáe and more.

Former FedEx driver sentenced to death for killing 7-year-old girl after delivery at her Texas home

A former FedEx driver has been sentenced to death after he pleaded guilty to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while delivering a Christmas gift

Inside the Rolling Stones' exclusive new album event: What we know about 'Foreign Tongues' so far

The Rolling Stones announced a new album on Tuesday

Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder

The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder, attempted arson and other charges

Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom 

U.S.

FCC commissioner seeks rigorous review of foreign investment in Warner Bros deal

The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday called for a rigorous review of the foreign ownership interests in a proposed

Live Nation posts upbeat quarterly revenue on steady demand for concerts

Live Nation Entertainment beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, underscoring steady demand for concerts and live events even as the Ticketmaster parent faces

New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity, hiring

The New York Times was sued on Tuesday by the U.S.

'The Lost Boys,’ ‘Schmigadoon!’ lead Tony nominations

New musicals “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!”

Met gala guests deliver works of art on the human form

Guests at the annual fashion extravaganza known as the Met Gala embraced this year's theme of “Fashion is art” with outfits and costumes showing off artistic references

Pittsburgh artist accuses clothing company of using his artwork without permission

Pittsburgh artist accuses clothing company of using his artwork without permission

France reckons with Nazi-looted art in a new Paris museum gallery

One of the top art museums in Paris has opened a new gallery dedicated to orphaned masterpieces plundered by the Nazis

White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says

The National Park Service says debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals

Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allege

Five publishing houses and author Scott Turow are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement

‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

“The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!”

5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina

5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina

Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital world

A recent trip to New Zealand to visit her pen pal of 40 years made an Associated Press reporter from New Hampshire wonder about the history of programs that bring strangers together to write letters

Matthew Perry's 'Friends' keepsakes and artwork go up for auction for foundation named for him

“Friends” memorabilia and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are being put up for sale at an auction to benefit the charitable foundation established in the actor’s name soon after his death

Major publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training

Publishers Elsevier, Cengage, Hachette, Macmillan and McGraw Hill sued Meta Platforms in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, alleging that the tech giant misused

Snooker’s Olympic push gets a jolt from China’s back-to-back world champions

Snooker’s top official says the sport's bid to enter the Olympic Games will be boosted by having back-to-back world champions from China

Vienna police brace for protests at Eurovision Song Contest final

Vienna police expect protests against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest to include "blockades and disruption attempts", they said on

No. 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don't get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don’t start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams

Macron croons classic ballads at a state dinner in Armenia for the French leader

French President Emmanuel Macron has stolen some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia’s capital this week when he crooned classic ballads including “La Bohème” at a glitzy state dinner

Guess who? On fashion’s ultimate red carpet, stars hid in plain sight

Guess who? On fashion’s ultimate red carpet, stars hid in plain sight

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Fashion biggest night is making a statement this year with its dress code, “Fashion is art.”

Oprah Winfrey selects Scottish author Douglas Stuart's 'John of John' for her book club

Oprah Winfrey has chosen Douglas Stuart's “John of John” as her latest book club pick

Met Gala 2026: The most striking red carpet looks

Met Gala 2026: The most striking red carpet looks

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service is releasing a new series of stamps to honor Route 66’s centennial

Hugo Boss tops profit forecasts even as Iran war hits markets

German fashion group Hugo Boss reported a quarterly operating profit above analysts' expectations on Tuesday, sending its shares nearly 5% higher, even as the Iran

Inside the Met Gala, an Olympic champion learns just how famous she's become

Guests ascended the famous steps of the Metropolitan Museum and entered a lobby transformed to resemble an Italian garden, with a huge moon hanging from the ceiling

Look of the Week: Beyoncé brings Blue Ivy for the teen’s Met Gala debut

Look of the Week: Beyoncé brings Blue Ivy for the teen’s Met Gala debut

Stars embrace costume at Met Gala as protesters target Bezos

Celebrities including Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, supermodel Heidi Klum and singer Katy Perry walked the carpet at the

A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

A United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer truck and a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it came into land at Newark Liberty International Airport

John Sterling, theatrical Yankees broadcaster known for enduring home run calls, dies at 87

John Sterling, the longtime radio broadcaster known for extravagant, individualized home run calls and declaring “theee Yankees win!”

NCAA rules committee approves robot ump for challenging balls and strikes in SEC Tournament

The robot umpire is coming to college baseball, at least on an experimental basis

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over 'It Ends With Us'

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled a lawsuit brought by Lively over the filming of the 2024 romantic drama "It Ends With Us," both sides said on

Top Trump fundraiser enlisted in new nonprofit for president’s sculpture garden and golf course as legal challenges abound

Top Trump fundraiser enlisted in new nonprofit for president’s sculpture garden and golf course as legal challenges abound

Auriemma says he felt 'dumb' for the way exchange with Staley played out following Final Four game

A little more than a month after Geno Auriemma’s UConn women’s basketball team’s title bid ended with a Final Four loss to South Carolina, Auriemma reflected on his heated postgame exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer reach settlement, two weeks ahead of trial start

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer reach settlement, two weeks ahead of trial start

Pablo Torre's podcast wins Pulitzer Prize for Clippers report, capping a remarkable rise

The “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast won a Pulitzer Prize in audio reporting for its deep dive into the finances of the Los Angeles Clippers and star Kawhi Leonard, capping a remarkable rise for the influential show

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their 'It Ends With Us' dispute in a settlement

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”

Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of another Hollywood shutdown

Television and movie actors have reached a tentative four-year contract agreement with studios and streaming services

Daniel Kraus’ 'Angel Down' and Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' are among Pulitzer winners in the arts

Pulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for “Angel Down,” a World War I narrative told in one long sentence

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: 'Everything I have is treatable'

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges

Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits

Mayday Minneapolis celebrates 50 years, drawing large crowds

Mayday Minneapolis celebrates 50 years, drawing large crowds

CEO of Berkshire's Benjamin Moore says paint shoppers 'trading down' as inflation weighs

The chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway-owned Benjamin Moore said cautious consumers are spending less on paint as elevated inflation and

This year's Cinco de Mayo parade has more meaning after Operation Metro Surge, attendees say

This year's Cinco de Mayo parade has more meaning after Operation Metro Surge, attendees say

Judge compares jail treatment of press dinner gunman to US Capitol rioters

Judge compares jail treatment of press dinner gunman to US Capitol rioters

‘The happiest I’ve ever seen her’: Local teenager’s kindness turns a special needs prom into pure magic

‘The happiest I’ve ever seen her’: Local teenager’s kindness turns a special needs prom into pure magic

Electrical fire forces closure of Broadway theater that hosts 'The Book of Mormon'

A fire has forced the closure of the Broadway theater that has long hosted “The Book of Mormon.”

Teen buys 1968 Mustang and starts car club

Teen buys 1968 Mustang and starts car club

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case, avoids further jail time

Britney Spears has avoided jail time in a California driving under the influence case by pleading guilty to a lesser charge through her lawyer

Symphony will play for boy healing after heart transplant

Symphony will play for boy healing after heart transplant

Cruise ship with huge Broadway stars to steam off to Mexico and Bahamas in spring 2027

A star-studded cruise ship featuring Broadway's biggest names is setting sail from Florida to Mexico and the Bahamas next spring

Exhibit celebrates 99-year-old artist who began drawing later in life

Exhibit celebrates 99-year-old artist who began drawing later in life

Mom turning loss into a legacy through her daughter's children's book: "She's my coauthor"

Mom turning loss into a legacy through her daughter's children's book: "She's my coauthor"

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case

Pop star Britney Spears settled her case of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol by pleading guilty on Monday to a lesser charge of

'Boosie' speaks out after controversial visit to Northside High

'Boosie' speaks out after controversial visit to Northside High

A real WKRP radio comes to Cincinnati, decades after the sitcom about a fictional station

The radio station WKRP isn't dead, and it's now live on air in Cincinnati

Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård among Cannes Film Festival jurors

Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao and Stellan Skarsgård are among the jurors who will decide the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, organizers announced Monday

Faded "ghost signs" of Boston's past now being restored on West End buildings

Faded "ghost signs" of Boston's past now being restored on West End buildings

Police searching for suspect who allegedly drove onto sidewalk in Oakland, injuring 7

Police searching for suspect who allegedly drove onto sidewalk in Oakland, injuring 7

How a small stretch of Route 66 in Kansas inspired beloved Pixar movie 'Cars'

How a small stretch of Route 66 in Kansas inspired beloved Pixar movie 'Cars'

FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins this week attributed a multimillion-person drop in the number of participants receiving food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to the tamping down of fraud and an improved economy

High school students bring forgotten story of WWI's first female soldiers to life

High school students bring forgotten story of WWI's first female soldiers to life

What to Stream: 'The Drama,' MUNA, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens and 'The Other Bennet Sister'

“The Drama,” a rom-com that goes bad starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson and the synth-pop group MUNA releasing their fourth studio album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea

A North Korean women’s soccer team is scheduled to play at a regional tournament in South Korea later this month

Berlin's Pergamon Museum will reopen in mid-2027 as a lengthy restoration moves forward

Berlin’s Pergamon Museum will reopen next year after the first part of a painstaking restoration effort that has kept its centerpiece out of the public eye for more than a decade

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

Unstructured play – especially the kind that allows kids to test their limits – can help children become competent, independent adults.

Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life

Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

A new policy at Allegheny County Jail allows incarcerated people to earn money for their work. The goal is to improve conditions for everyone involved.

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome third child

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome third child

A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals

Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa have showcased their talent at the African Dance Biennial in Senegal

Remote working encouraged at leading English cricket club seeking to boost attendance

Working from home is the new normal for millions of people in the U.K., and Surrey County Cricket Club has spotted an opportunity to galvanize attendance at its south London ground

Denis Leary’s ‘crazy idea’ puts civilians through FDNY training to raise funds for fire departments

Actor-comedian Denis Leary has found a unique way to raise funds for his Leary Firefighters Foundation

With Trump watching in Doral, Cameron Young finishes off wire-to-wire win at Cadillac Championship

The only person who gave Cameron Young any trouble on Sunday was Cameron Young

At this party, everyone is the same height

At this party, everyone is the same height

Joel Embiid wants Philadelphia fans at Philly games. The Knicks know that New Yorkers are coming

Joel Embiid wants Philadelphia fans at the Philadelphia games

Iranian artist turns teeth into canvas with custom grill designs

Iranian artist turns teeth into canvas with custom grill designs

‘The Devil Wears Prada’ struts to first place with $77 million debut

Studio estimates on Sunday say "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has topped the box office with $77 million in the U.S. and Canada and $156.6 million internationally

Students recreate historic local tavern, bring history to life for America's 250th

Students recreate historic local tavern, bring history to life for America's 250th

Amid leaks, Justice Gorsuch says US Supreme Court needs room for 'candid conversations'

U.S.

She was flying across the country for a blind date. But she fell for her flight attendant

She was flying across the country for a blind date. But she fell for her flight attendant

New Met Gala fashion exhibit seeks to ‘reclaim’ body types that art history has ignored

Monday's glittering Met Gala guests will be the first to sample “Costume Art,” a new exhibit that explores the dressed body through art history

Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare

Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare

This family has run Camp Mystic for three generations. For the first time in decades, it won’t open

This family has run Camp Mystic for three generations. For the first time in decades, it won’t open

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not

Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil's Copacabana beach

Shakira has performed a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro

Nelly Korda taps in for eagle and a 67 to build a 3-shot lead in Mexico

Nelly Korda finished off another bogey-free round in Mexico with an 8-iron to 18 inches for eagle

Pickleball players killed in Texas plane crash included a school tennis star, trauma counselor

Five members of a pickleball club who died after the small plane carrying them crashed in Texas are being mourned by a tight-knit community of fellow players

Momentum builds to reschedule White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting

Momentum builds to reschedule White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting

Thousands flock to illegal French rave despite explosives risk

Thousands flock to illegal French rave despite explosives risk

Yemen introduced the world to coffee. Now, its coffeehouse culture is booming in the US

Hundreds of years ago, Yemen helped introduce the world to coffee

‘We are killing them all over again’: Critics say history is being erased as Trump reshapes narratives at national parks

‘We are killing them all over again’: Critics say history is being erased as Trump reshapes narratives at national parks

Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up

From a brightly lit, open-plan office Azat Seyitmuhammedov runs an e-commerce startup, Wabrum, that he founded almost a decade ago.

Netflix to give Greta Gerwig’s 'Narnia' wide theatrical release, marking a first

Netflix on Friday said it would put filmmaker Greta Gerwig’s "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew" movie in wide theatrical release next year, where it will play

Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73

Gerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel and DC, including the Punisher character in the Spider-Man comics, has died

Prosecutors release new video showing moments before White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Prosecutors release new video showing moments before White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Fugees rapper Pras reports to prison to begin 14-year sentence

Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees has reported to federal prison to begin a 14-year sentence following a conviction over illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign

The Bezos of it all: The Met Gala’s billionaire moment

The Bezos of it all: The Met Gala’s billionaire moment

After NASCAR's Greg Biffle and family died, police now think 'friends' stole from them

New search warrants reveal a potential plot involving "friends" of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his wife, Cristina

The ride continues for Alex Fitzpatrick, who's in the mix at Doral's Cadillac Championship

Alex Fitzpatrick is near the top of the leaderboard at Doral, a change from his original plan to play in Turkey this week

Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop

West Virginia's next Catholic bishop was born in El Salvador and has been critical of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown

Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules

The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards

Nelly Korda goes bogey-free for 67 and shares the lead at LPGA in Mexico

Nelly Korda is tied for the lead on the LPGA Tour

Weinstein accuser finishes five days of tense testimony

The accuser at Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has finished testifying

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here's who's nominated and how to watch

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are just around the corner

From 'Moana' to 'Leviticus,' here are summer movie breakouts you need to know

This summer's movies are spotlighting fresh talent

An Oscar is lost, then found, after director forced to check it on a flight out of JFK

After being forced to check his Academy Award on a trans-Atlantic flight, recent winner Pavel Talankin’s Oscar went missing before an airline tracked it down two days later

Georg Baselitz, German artist known for provocation and upside-down paintings, dies at 88

Georg Baselitz, an acclaimed and award-winning neo-Expressionist German artist with a penchant for provocation and known for painting images upside down, has died

Cheers! Welcome to the Nepalese village where everybody knows how to distill

Chang, a refreshing, low-strength brew, and arak, its stronger relative, have long been part of Tibetan rituals.

A converted church in rural Pennsylvania is becoming an incubator for Amish roots music

A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos that are drawing millions of views

‘A ghost that lives with us’: Death Cafes take the sting out of the inevitable end

‘A ghost that lives with us’: Death Cafes take the sting out of the inevitable end

The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis

The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis

Missing Oscar statuette for 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' is found

An Oscar statuette belonging to Russian director Pavel Talankin who won best documentary this year for "Mr.

London hails new Banksy statue of man blinded by flag

London authorities said on Friday they welcomed a statue installed by street artist Banksy showing a man blinded by a flag that had blown into his face, and

Queen guitarist Brian May barred from planting daffodils in his village on safety grounds

Queen guitarist Brian May barred from planting daffodils in his village on safety grounds

Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source

Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican

Jokic still wants to be 'Nuggets forever,' but an early playoff exit leaves them searching for more

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are three years removed from their NBA championship

Banksy’s new flag-wielding London statue satirizes blind patriotism

Banksy’s new flag-wielding London statue satirizes blind patriotism

More states join legal challenge to Nexstar, Tegna merger

Five more U.S. states are joining an antitrust lawsuit challenging Nexstar's acquisition of rival broadcaster Tegna after a ‌judge

Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert

Foo Fighters have performed a surprise, secret concert at New York City's Irving Plaza

Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer's passion project of capturing local newsrooms

Photographer Ann Hermes is fascinated by things that evoke a time gone by, or about to pass into history

North Texas man executed as his cousin claims he was shooter in fatal 2008 robbery

A North Texas man who claimed he wasn’t the shooter in a fatal robbery that killed two people nearly 18 years ago and who says prosecutors misused rap lyrics he wrote to secure his death sentence has been executed

LIV Golf isn't the only sports property being reconsidered in Saudi reboot of investment strategy

The billionaires in Saudi Arabia are pulling the plug on LIV Golf

The Onion's bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars is in limbo as new court battles emerge

The Onion's plan to transform Alex Jones' Infowars platforms into parody sites are in limbo again

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Britney Spears has been charged in California with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol

Roku raises annual platform revenue forecast, shares climb

April 30 - Roku raised its annual platform revenue forecast on Thursday, signaling confidence that advertisers will continue to spend on its streaming platform, sending its shares up 10% in extended

Trump: ABC in jeopardy by keeping Kimmel on air

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that ABC is putting themselves in great jeopardy by keeping late night host Jimmy Kimmel on air.

Mayo Clinic's carillon combining music and medicine for nearly 100 years

Mayo Clinic's carillon combining music and medicine for nearly 100 years

Weinstein rape accuser wrote a note to herself. It ended up in evidence

Court ended early for the day at Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after his accuser struggled on the witness stand

Trump says ABC had ‘better’ fire Kimmel as Disney stands firm

Trump says ABC had ‘better’ fire Kimmel as Disney stands firm

Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow

Australian actor Milly Alcock stars as Supergirl in this summer's new DC Studios movie bearing her name

The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation

The international jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned

FCC chair says White House did not pressure him to open Disney review

The head of the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday denied that the White House pressured him to open an early license review of Disney's

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns

The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has resigned, organisers said on Thursday, a week after the panel announced it would

King Charles III boosts his charity fundraiser with first appearance at gala joined by Lionel Richie

King Charles III has given his own charity a lift

Druski tapped to host BET Awards, becoming youngest emcee in show’s 25-year history

Druski will host the 2026 BET Awards, becoming the youngest emcee in the show’s history

ArcelorMittal donates steel for Trump ballroom

ArcelorMittal said on Thursday it had donated steel for a White House ballroom project backed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Shaken, not stirred: Tequila giant Becle's stock recovers after US shakeup hits profits

Becle, the world's largest tequila maker, edged back into the black on Thursday after its stock took an early morning battering following first-

Georg Baselitz, the German painter who turned postwar art upside down, dies at 88

Georg Baselitz liked to insist — sometimes as a taunt, sometimes as a shield — that he did not know how to paint. That he had "no talent".  

Lawyers for suspected gunman at press dinner agree to keeping him in jail before trial

Lawyers for suspected gunman at press dinner agree to keeping him in jail before trial

Banksy confirms a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work

Elusive street artist Banksy has claimed responsibility for a new sculpture in central London

Trump says ABC should fire talk show host Kimmel soon

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6-year-old New Jersey girl with rare disease surprised with trip to Walt Disney World

6-year-old New Jersey girl with rare disease surprised with trip to Walt Disney World

Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts and personalized advice

Walmart customers may find something new the next time they’re looking for makeup and skin care products: in-store advisers offering personalized tips and recommendations

Does fashion really dress like ‘The Devil Wears Prada’?

Does fashion really dress like ‘The Devil Wears Prada’?

Universities returning Native American remains and artifacts isn’t just about physical objects – it’s about dignity and justice

Congress passed a law in 1990 mandating the return of all Native American items that federally funded institutions took without consent. Progress since then has been slow.

Body bag bought online was part of d4vd’s scheme to kill 14-year-old to hide his sexual abuse, prosecutors say

Body bag bought online was part of d4vd’s scheme to kill 14-year-old to hide his sexual abuse, prosecutors say

Prosecution of ex-FBI chief Comey over seashell post is flawed, experts say

The latest criminal charges against James Comey are fundamentally flawed and will be dismissed on free speech grounds, according to legal experts, who said the former

Prosecutors detail 'horrifying' steps singer D4vd took to dismember girl's body

Los Angeles County prosecutors filed a court brief on Wednesday detailing "horrifying" steps they said indie pop musician D4vd took to dismember and

Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical

A new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social media and influencers than their elders are

Legendary Japanese designer Nigo takes us inside his vast collection and teenage bedroom

Legendary Japanese designer Nigo takes us inside his vast collection and teenage bedroom

White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting yields debates over security, new ballroom — but not guns

White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting yields debates over security, new ballroom — but not guns

Nipper, stay! The future of a beloved dog statue on a New York warehouse is up in the air

Albany residents love Nipper, a giant dog statue perched atop a warehouse for nearly seven decades

New Zealand mosque shooter's bid to appeal convictions denied by court

New Zealand's Court of Appeal on Thursday denied convicted Christchurch mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant's bid to appeal his convictions, ruling his attempt to overturn

Remy breaks years of sales declines and still disappoints

Remy Cointreau reported positive annual sales on Thursday for the first time since 2023 but still fell short of forecasts, undermining CEO Franck Marilly's

Tariffs on digital displays could help avoid US military dependence on China, policy group says

Tariffs on digital displays used in TVs and smartphones could help prevent the U.S. military from becoming dependent on China for the critical

Potapova tops Pliskova in Madrid to become 1st 'lucky loser' in semifinals at a WTA 1000-level event

Anastasia Potapova has become the first ‘lucky loser’ to reach the semifinals of a WTA 1000 event

Cultural groups urge federal judge to block Kennedy Center renovations

Cultural and historic preservation groups are urging a federal judge to block President Donald Trump from renovating the Kennedy Center

Prosecutors detail timeline and suspect’s extensive arsenal in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Prosecutors detail timeline and suspect’s extensive arsenal in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate

At Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885

North Texas couple replan wedding after Springtown tornado destroys venue

North Texas couple replan wedding after Springtown tornado destroys venue

James Comey responds to new indictment over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells that officials said threatened President Donald Trump, marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his largest political opponents, three sources first told CNN. Comey responded to the indictment in a video posted to his Substack account.

Universal Music to sell half its Spotify stake for buybacks, Q1 hit by weak dollar

By Leo Marchandon April 29 - Universal Music Group said on Wednesday it would sell half of its equity stake in Spotify and double its share buyback programme, as it reported first-quarter revenue held

Foiled attack intensifies concerns about White House press gala

Saturday's foiled attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner has deepened questions about whether the event should continue in its

Full federal appeals court won't rehear $83 million defamation verdict against Trump

A divided federal appeals court in Manhattan says it will not grant a rare meeting of all of its judges to hear an appeal of an $83 million verdict against President Donald Trump for defaming a magazine columnist

Meet Ivan: Emmett's feathered fugitive brings joy to the local community

Meet Ivan: Emmett's feathered fugitive brings joy to the local community

The first Kentucky Derby since the death of trainer D. Wayne Lukas has a different vibe

This is the first Kentucky Derby since Hall of Fame trainer D

Rachel Zegler to take her 'Evita' to Broadway in spring 2027

Rachel Zegler is set to bring her acclaimed portrayal of Eva Perón to Broadway

Far from the original in Philadelphia, these fans hunt for the Liberty Bell replica in each state

If you can't visit the original Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, you might find a dead ringer nearby

Correspondents dinner shooter case raises concerns about train security

Union representatives and safety consultants say the case of the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a media dinner is the latest example of someone allegedly trying to use the country's passenger trains to smuggle guns for an attack

'Disclosure Day' answers questions from 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' Josh O’Connor says

Josh O’Connor says working with Steven Spielberg on “Disclosure Day” was surreal

William and Kate share family photo marking 15th wedding anniversary

William and Kate share family photo marking 15th wedding anniversary

Defying protocol, Trump relays details of private conversation with King Charles III

In the world of diplomatic faux pas it could have been a lot worse

US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul

A coalition of historic preservation and architecture groups will ask a judge on Wednesday to halt plans by President Donald Trump’s administration

High-octane muscle: Edmunds compares the Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger

The Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger have been trading barbs since the 1960s, but the latest iterations of these brawny coupes take distinctly different approaches to the modern muscle car formula

New Zealand local council rejects plan for 'comfort women' statue after Japan protest

A local council in New Zealand has rejected a proposal to erect a statue honouring women forced into sexual slavery by Japanese troops in World War Two after Japan's ambassador

Simone Biles has left the door open to competing at 2028 Olympics. One key factor could determine if it happens

Simone Biles has left the door open to competing at 2028 Olympics. One key factor could determine if it happens

Kimmel’s message to Trump in wake of FCC challenge to ABC: The show goes on

Kimmel’s message to Trump in wake of FCC challenge to ABC: The show goes on

What Kimmel said about Melania and why Trump wants him fired

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel responded to criticism from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump about a monologue Kimmel gave two days before a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. CNN's Elex Michaelson reports.

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok on a part of their revenue to pay for news reporters

Laura Dern is swooping in to save the new season of ‘The White Lotus’

Laura Dern is swooping in to save the new season of ‘The White Lotus’

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibit their impressions of war as a fragile ceasefire holds

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu exhibit to show the world the impact of war and the fragile ceasefire

American Hailey Baptiste saves 6 match points to stun world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Madrid Open

American Hailey Baptiste has earned the biggest win of her career by saving six match points and beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open

NBA moves closer to anti-tanking measures with drastic change to draft lottery odds

The NBA has moved closer to a slightly expanded 16-team lottery, one that will flatten odds of winning the No. 1 pick and try to deter tanking by drastically lowering the chances of winning for the teams that finish with the three worst records

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

Judge questions Trump's plan to close the Kennedy Center for 2 years

A federal judge is questioning the decision to close Washington's Kennedy Center for renovations

New York City's first full casino with live table games opens

New York City’s first full casino with live table games has opened to fanfare

US FCC reviewing Disney's ABC station licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joke

After a joke by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel drew calls from the White House for ABC to fire the comedian,

Mexican media giant Televisa beats earnings forecasts despite satellite slump

Mexican broadcaster Grupo Televisa, a top producer of Spanish-language content, on Tuesday posted a first-quarter net profit that more than tripled

DOJ cites shooting in bid to end lawsuit over Trump's White House ballroom

The Justice Department on Monday night asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that has impeded President Donald Trump's plans for a White House ballroom, saying

Chile's wine industry targets younger drinkers as consumption slumps

In Chile's picturesque Maule Valley winemaking region, idyllic scenes of the year's harvest mask a stark reality, as

Weinstein rape accuser tells jury that 'he just treated me like he owned me'

The woman at the center of Harvey Weinstein’s repeatedly retried rape case has told jurors for the third time that the former Hollywood honcho trapped her in a New York hotel room and assaulted her in 2013

Augmented reality exhibit brings you to the front lines of the American Revolution

Augmented reality exhibit brings you to the front lines of the American Revolution

Justice Department legal argument for the White House ballroom reads like a Trump social media post

The Justice Department is pressing for the dismissal of preservationists’ lawsuit over the planned $400 million White House ballroom after the shooting at Saturday’s media gala

Trump administration challenges ABC station licenses amid Kimmel controversy

Trump administration challenges ABC station licenses amid Kimmel controversy

Healing through humor: Local comedian steps back into the spotlight after husband’s tragic death

Healing through humor: Local comedian steps back into the spotlight after husband’s tragic death

Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather

Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

The unexpected pelicans of Colorado hold a special meaning for an award-winning wildlife photographer

The unexpected pelicans of Colorado hold a special meaning for an award-winning wildlife photographer

Sonoita vying to become next Napa

Sonoita vying to become next Napa

Growing up with ‘Toy Story’: Andrew Stanton on 30+ years with Woody and Buzz

Andrew Stanton has spent over half his life with “Toy Story.”

K9 Zona's new children's book promotes online safety

K9 Zona's new children's book promotes online safety

GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down

General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping levies

In Trump-like tone, government lawyers ask court to undo ruling halting work on White House ballroom

In Trump-like tone, government lawyers ask court to undo ruling halting work on White House ballroom

Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple's new exhibit

Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after famous figures like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are roaming a Berlin museum

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago has pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday

Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats

Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Friday

JPMorgan to become global partner of 2028 Olympics, 2030 Winter Games

JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday announced a partnership with the International Olympic Committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games,

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni lawyers spar over damages ahead of 'It Ends With Us' trial

Lawyers for actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni sparred in court on Tuesday over Lively's potential bid for hundreds of millions of dollars in damages

Disney chair says CEO will 'rise to the occasion' in Trump-Kimmel spat

It's the job of Walt Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro and his team to decide the group's response to the row between the White House and ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel,

FCC prepares review of Disney's TV licenses, Semafor reports

The Federal Communications Commission is moving toward a review of Disney's broadcast licenses, Semafor reported on Tuesday, a development that could pressure the ABC owner amid a

Summer Movie Preview: Nolan, Spider-Man and 'Toy Story' light up the cinemas

Hollywood's summer movie season is packed with big names and franchises

Summer Movie Preview: Jon Favreau wants to inspire a new generation to fall in love with Star Wars

Jon Favreau finally has his own Star Wars movie coming to theaters

Inside Atlanta's Apex Museum, Gen Z interns help bring history to life for a new generation

Inside Atlanta's Apex Museum, Gen Z interns help bring history to life for a new generation

Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags

Spotify forecast second-quarter earnings below estimates on Tuesday, citing more spending on marketing for new features as growth in major markets of Europe and

How a rising star of France’s far right weaponised a routine inquiry against public broadcasters

A French fact‑finding inquiry — normally a dull parliamentary ritual — has turned into a polarising political spectacle, giving France's far right an

The devil wears Old Navy? Inside Hollywood’s favorite movie marketing blitz

The devil wears Old Navy? Inside Hollywood’s favorite movie marketing blitz

Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect her voice and image from AI

Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect her voice and image from AI

WNBA star Caitlin Clark to publish a children's book based on her life

Caitlin Clark is releasing a picture book this fall based on her life

She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World

She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World

Federal appeals court allows Pentagon to temporarily require escorts for journalists

Federal appeals court allows Pentagon to temporarily require escorts for journalists

Kimmel says his joke was misconstrued, Trump says ABC should fire late-night host 

(Corrects story to fix typo in paragraph 3.)

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault

Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault

The Penguins needed Sidney Crosby to do Sidney Crosby things against Philly. The captain delivered

Sidney Crosby is finding his game, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are suddenly making it hard on the Philadelphia Flyers

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO

Hegseth and Kid Rock went ‘for a ride’ with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism

Hegseth and Kid Rock went ‘for a ride’ with Army helicopter pilots weeks after previous Apache incident sparked criticism

Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady

Both President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are calling on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comic joked last week that the first lady had “the glow of an expectant widow.”

Man pleads guilty in murder of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay

A New York man on Monday pleaded guilty to taking part in the 2002 murder of pioneering hip-hop star Jam Master Jay of famed group Run-DMC as part of a dispute over a drug deal,

Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny

Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both flew in Army Apache attack helicopters at a base in Virginia on Monday

Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes

Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her

Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinner

Republicans in Congress have launched new efforts to approve and pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom at the White House

Pedro Pascal is moved to tears on his second visit to CCXP Mexico pop culture convention

Pedro Pascal has visited the CCXP Mexico pop culture convention to present his new film, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.”

US Congress Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom

Two days after a shooting at a dinner that President Donald Trump was attending, Republicans in the U.S.

Line of succession: Who was and was not at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Line of succession: Who was and was not at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Furious fans rally to Megan Thee Stallion after breakup with Klay Thompson

Furious fans rally to Megan Thee Stallion after breakup with Klay Thompson

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump

Construction of the stage for Shakira's concert in Brazil resumes after worker's death

Workers in Brazil have resumed the construction of the stage for the upcoming concert by Shakira this weekend on Rio de Janeiro’s famous Copacabana Beach

Reporters covered the correspondents' dinner shooting in real time. Conspiracy theories still spread

Conspiracy theories flooded the internet minutes after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President Donald Trump

Rape accuser Jessica Mann testifies against Harvey Weinstein for a third time

A woman who accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her in 2013 is testifying for the third time against the former movie magnate

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after 'Michael' biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson sang “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough.”

Facts compete with conspiracy theories after WHCD attack

Facts compete with conspiracy theories after WHCD attack

Soccer-Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to push for 'ICE Truce' at World Cup

FIFA should press the U.S. government to establish an "ICE Truce" for this year's World Cup, including a public guarantee from federal authorities to

Man pleads guilty in the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay of rap pioneers Run-DMC

Nearly a quarter-century after rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC was shot to death, a man admitted in court Monday to a role in a killing that stymied investigators for decades

Eisenhower Junior High students attempt world record for longest line of coloring pages

Eisenhower Junior High students attempt world record for longest line of coloring pages

Man finishes largest commercial puzzle in the world

Man finishes largest commercial puzzle in the world

Trump calls on ABC to fire Kimmel after he joked Melania was an ‘expectant widow’

Trump calls on ABC to fire Kimmel after he joked Melania was an ‘expectant widow’

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop trio the Ronettes, dies

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the Ronettes, has died at 80

Shooting survivor uses art to help domestic violence victims

Shooting survivor uses art to help domestic violence victims

Where baseball history lives: Community pushes to preserve Municipal Stadium

Where baseball history lives: Community pushes to preserve Municipal Stadium

Wolf Blitzer details the moment he heard gunshots at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

CNN's Wolf Blitzer describes hearing the moment possible shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on Saturday. President Donald Trump was swiftly escorted off the stage by Secret Service.

Venice’s La Fenice theater drops incoming music director after months of protests

Venice’s La Fenice opera house is cutting ties with incoming music director Beatrice Venezi

Domino's Pizza sees weak annual global sales as diners curb spending, shares slump

Domino's Pizza forecast softer growth in annual U.S. and international same-store sales on Monday, as strained consumer sentiment and fierce competition

Supreme Court grapples with whether police may seek sweeping cellphone location data in investigations

Supreme Court grapples with whether police may seek sweeping cellphone location data in investigations

Melanie C says she's bringing joy to the club with 'Sweat,' an athletic album from the Spice Girl

Melanie C, also know as Mel C or Sporty Spice from the game-changing ‘90s girl group the Spice Girls, will release a new album on Friday

Sora’s downfall signals broader problems with AI’s creative utility

AI’s apparent inability to generate interesting and unique images and videos is becoming harder to ignore.

What to Stream: 'Wuthering Heights,' Kacey Musgraves, Tori Amos and a double dose of Matthew Rhys

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Polish nine-day charity stream breaks records to support kids with cancer

A nine-day, non-stop live stream in Poland raised a record-breaking sum for charity, local media said on Monday, after donations totalling over 250 million zlotys ($69

Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving Ronette, dies at 80

Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving Ronette, dies at 80

Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency's power

Donald Trump's tuxedo still looked freshly pressed when he stepped to the White House podium Saturday night, barely an hour after the

Worker dies during stage assembly for Shakira concert in Rio