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Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz

April 27 (Reuters) - A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit the blockaded shipping lane at the heart of the U.S.-Iran conflict. Nord - a

Amazon snaps up Oprah Winfrey’s podcast

Oprah Winfrey's video podcast, Book Club, and Favorite Things are headed to Amazon, according to reports from The New York Times and Variety. Starting in July, The Oprah Podcast will get new episodes twice per week, instead of once, debuting across Amazon Prime Video, Amazon

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Michael Jackson Movie Breaks Biopic Opening Weekend Record

Up until this week, Christopher Nolan's 2023 film Oppenheimer had the most lucrative opening weekend of any biopic in history. There's plenty to debate about the way Oppenheimer told the story of its subject, and the film's decision to omit any depiction of the destruction of

Live updates: WHCA shooting suspect expected in court

The suspected gunman involved in Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner is slated to appear in court Monday. Early indications are that likely he was targeting President Trump and other top officials. On Capitol Hill, meanwhile, Senate

How this city influenced the jazz scene

Baku’s jazz scene blends Western improvisation with traditional mugham, creating a distinctive sound. Musicians highlight how collaboration, festivals and new talent are shaping the city’s evolving cultural identity.