Australian minister says fuel reserves up, more shipments on the way
The country has 46 days of petrol on hand, eight days more than last week’s update.
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RON95, diesel supply disrupted at some Malaysian Caltex stations
Caltex Malaysia said the shortage is due to unexpected delays at the port.
Ice Spice Addresses Altercation at McDonald’s: ‘This Wouldn’t Happen at Wendy’s’
Rapper Ice Spice has spoken out about an altercation that took place at a McDonald’s, addressing the incident on social media along with a clip of a new song. She took to X on Friday evening to make light of the situation and diffuse the drama surrounding it, including a clip
UMNO opens doors to Khairy, Hishammuddin and Syed Hamid
The council also amended party membership rules to enable online registration.
Newsom demands answers from RFK Jr. over past comments about Black children on ADHD meds being 're-parented'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday said he demands answers from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding comments the secretary made in an interview in 2024 about Black children on certain Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Nexstar-Tegna Takeover, Orders Nexstar to Halt Integration Plans
A federal judge in Sacramento has issued a preliminary injunction against Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna TV stations as part of DirecTV’s lawsuit to block the merger of TV station groups. U.S. District Court Judge Troy Nunley of California’s Eastern District issued the 52-page
How nanomedicine gets inside your cells and treats you from the inside out
Canadians swallow millions of pills every day to treat common health issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type II diabetes, but scientists are working at the molecular level to turn patients' cells into pharmacies.
Japan child-rearing homes more burdened with tax than US, Europe: Govt
The calculation was based on a model of a 35-year-old dual-income couple with two children aged 5 and 2.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Crowns Season 18’s Winner
SPOILER ALERT: This contains major spoilers for the finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” All hail Myki Meeks! The queen has been “RuPaul’s Drag Race” crowned America’s next drag superstar. Meeks snatched the crown from Darlene Mitchell and Nini Coco. Snatching the crown from her
Windrose Discoveries: Every item you're missing from the Coastal Jungle, Foothills, and Cursed Swamps
Missing one last Discovery? Allow me to fill in the blanks.
UNICEF says Israeli fire kills two Gaza water truck drivers
April 17 (Reuters) - The United Nations children's agency UNICEF said on Friday it was "outraged" after two truck drivers it contracted to deliver clean water to families in the Gaza Strip were killed by Israeli fire. The U.N. agency said in a statement the incident occurred
‘Outlander’ Shocker: Stars Break Down That Devastating Death, How It’s Different From the Books and Why They Asked for a More Intimate Final Sex Scene
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “Evidence of Things Not Seen,” the seventh episode of Season 8 of “Outlander,” now streaming on Starz. César Domboy wants “Outlander” fans to know one thing after this week’s episode: “I’m not responsible for any of this.” He
WWE Hall of Fame 2026: How to Watch the Pro Wrestling Induction Ceremony Live Online
The best pro wrestlers in the world travel to “Sin City” for Wrestlemania 42 and the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. It features six inductees, including legendary wrestlers like AJ Styles, an iconic tag team with Demolition, a foundational figure like Stephanie McMahon, a wild
Tech CEO accused of running $420M AI business scam
iLearning, according to the Justice Department, “fabricated virtually all its customer relationships and revenues.”
Study finds park design affects cooling differently by day and night
Urban parks are often seen as natural refuges from summer heat, but new Concordia research shows that, depending on the time of day, the way trees are arranged within parks can influence whether those spaces cool people down or trap heat.
White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model
The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
Ice Cube and Chris Tucker’s Sons Reimagine Classic Comedy ‘Friday’ for Los Angeles Rams Draft Promo
O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Destin Tucker headline the reimagined take, ‘Thursday,’ starring alongside Terry Crews, YG, Kevin Dotson, Jared Verse, Byron Young and Big Boy for the Rams’ draft campaign.
Slay the Spire 2 dev rejects the concept of deadlines: 'I don't want Sloppy Spire 2'
There's a lot to come for the early access deckbuilder, but "exacting deadlines produce sloppy uninspired work," says Mega Crit.
Jodi Picoult’s ‘Book of Two Ways’ in Development as Netflix Series, ‘Outlander’s’ Matthew B. Roberts to Write (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix is developing a series version of the Jodi Picoult novel “The Book of Two Ways,” Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The project hails from Matthew B. Roberts, who will pen the adaptation in addition to serving as executive producer and showrunner. Sony
IDF officials say Lebanon war gains are dependent on negotiation outcomes
The IDF plans for a prolonged Israeli presence in southern Lebanon, adding that withdrawal is not yet possible, and warning against overestimating damage to Hezbollah, which still poses a military threat to Israel, albeit on a more limited scale, officials say
Trump teases upcoming release of UFO documents at Turning Point USA event
President Trump on Friday teased at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix that he will direct Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to release government files on UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs). "I recently directed the Secretary of War ... to begin releasing government
Trump gets roaring ovation on Iran at Turning Point event
President Trump was met with an at times a roaring ovation from a crowd at a Turning Point USA event in Arizona on Friday during several opportunities where he detailed his policies on Iran. It marked a window into how some young conservatives are receiving Trump's message on
Recalibrating the India-South Korea strategic partnership
The impending three-day visit of President Lee Jae-myung to India is not routine diplomacy – it is a strategic inflection point for both countries and the wider Indo-Pacific. The regional order that once underpinned stability is fragmenting. Economic interdependence is
Elon Musk’s proposal of ‘universal high income’ to combat AI job losses baffles economists: ‘So wrong on this’
The proposal rebuffed the idea that such payments would be inflationary.
Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak
Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.
New York Mayor Uses Mario Kart To Explain Politics: ‘We Need To Beat Bowser On The Rainbow Road’
Zohran Mamdani's analogy using the Nintendo hit is surprisingly apt
Examining the impact of sanctioned elites on authoritarian realignment
In recent years, many observers have noted parallels between the current international environment and the 1930s, including rising geopolitical tensions, political polarization, trade conflicts, and regional wars. This raised a broader question: How do changes in the
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will close again amid US blockade
The speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, said Friday that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz again amid the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, contradicting President Trump, who said the strait was “open for business” earlier in the day. His remarks came as
Tania El Khoury’s Soothing “Revenge Art”
The Lebanese artist and Bard College professor spoke with Hyperallergic about her recent projects and precarious life under bombardment in Beirut.
'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
A quick guide to Hanoi: Street-side pho, egg coffee and a luxe stay in the Old Quarter
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, from northern-styled beef pho to decadent egg coffee, sticky rice and mung bean for breakfast, hidden architectural grand dames and the latest luxury hotel to call it home.
Kennedy seeks MAHA olive branch with new podcast
Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy seeks MAHA olive branch with new podcast Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched his own podcast this week, venturing into a medium he’s long been
Windrose: If you can't find the buyer for the People of Tortuga, it's because he's not on Tortuga
You'd think he'd be there with the provisioner and bounty agent, but no. Here's how to find him.
Warmer streams may be draining river food webs by sending more carbon into the air
Rising stream temperatures may be weakening the foundation of river food webs by altering how carbon moves through these watery ecosystems. In a new study published in the journal Ecosphere, researchers from Northern Arizona University found that when water temperatures
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz, key official says
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Iran opens Strait of Hormuz, key official says A key Iranian official announced that the critical global shipping lane known as the Strait of Hormuz is “completely” open after being mostly closed since the war
US-Iran talks take sudden, uncertain shift with sweeping claims on both sides
President Trump sprinted ahead Friday to take a victory lap celebrating what he said was Iran’s agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. But conflicting statements from Iranian officials and Israeli pushback on the terms of the
Here’s The Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Livestream & Schedule
Coachella 2026's first weekend brought us cameos from all kinds of celebs (and non-celebs ), Geese's Justin Bieber cover , a Diplo-M.I.A. reunion , and more. The fest's second edition kicks off today, and it will once again be streaming all weekend long, this time with surprise
Even The Lead Singer Of Imagine Dragons Can Barely Get Anyone To Play His Live-Service Game
Online capture-the-flag shooter Last Flag is out now, but, like so many other live-service games, it is failing to find an audience
After the death of Dragon Age, it's a megaton bummer to go back and hear BioWare's founders talk about the series' bright future
Class Nine Bummerino, dude.
Alec Baldwin Can’t Evade ‘Rust’ Gaffer’s Negligence Claims, Judge Rules. Trial Set for October
A judge ruled Friday that Serge Svetnoy deserves a jury trial over several claims involving the deadly Rust shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins
David Harbour Joins ‘John Rambo’ as Major Trautman
“Stranger Things” star David Harbour is the latest addition to the cast of “John Rambo,” the origin story of the franchise. Harbour will play Rambo’s commanding officer Major Trautman in the film directed by Jalmari Helander (“Sisu”), Variety has confirmed. Noah Centineo stars
Confusion over whether the Strait of Hormuz is open
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Confusion over whether the Strait of Hormuz is open President Trump on Friday celebrated over what he said was Iran agreeing to open the Strait of
White House says meeting with Anthropic 'productive and constructive'
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with senior administration officials at the White House Friday, sparking new questions over the future of the artificial intelligence firm's relationship with the Trump administration amid its ongoing battle with the Pentagon. The White House said
Doomscrolling or connecting? Study reveals social media's complex effect on loneliness
Whether social media connects us or leaves us feeling isolated depends on how we use it, according to new research from The University of Manchester. A major review of global evidence has found that online interactions can either reduce or increase loneliness, which challenges
Trump administration to release Second Avenue subway funding after MTA lawsuit
The Trump administration on Thursday agreed to release federal funding to go toward the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) project to extend the Second Avenue subway following a lawsuit to restore funding for the extension. A Department of Transportation (DOT)
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Best Game at the BAFTAs, but this time some other games got to win awards, too
Dispatch matched Clair Obscur's haul at this year's event, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 snatched one away, too.
US may force operating systems to have mandatory age verification, share info with third parties
Here lies darkness.
Clash Of Clans Decides To Sell Feet Pics
Players can buy discounted feet statues for a limited time
Machine learning detects more than 60,000 earthquakes during 2025 Santorini sequence
The seismic crisis that gripped the Greek island of Santorini and its neighbors in 2025 contained more than 60,000 earthquakes, according to a unique machine learning study that identified the earthquakes as they occurred between December 2024 and June 2025.
How Lonely Walks in Nature Can Make You Feel Less Alone
You’re never really by yourself in nature The post How Lonely Walks in Nature Can Make You Feel Less Alone appeared first on Nautilus .
