US stocks were mixed and oil ticked back up to $100 a barrel after earlier dips in the session as investors braced for a possibly prolonged war in Iran and the White House announced a temporary lift on Russian energy sanctions.
A power struggle erupted in Poland as Premier Donald Tusk insisted Friday he would access €43.7 billion in EU defence funds, defying President Karol Nawrocki’s veto over what he said was a decision going against Poland's sovereignty.
By Nazih Osseiran and Catherine Cartier BEIRUT, March 13 (Reuters) - The United Nations launched a $325 million flash appeal on Friday to help Lebanon cope with the fallout of a war that has forced more than a seventh of its population from their homes. "Solidarity in words
How do we conceive of change? With fear, excitement, or uncertainty? Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article In ‘Life Forms,’ Janny Baek Imagines a
President Donald Trump said in an interview aired Friday that American forces would strike Iranian targets "very hard" in the coming days, signaling an intensification of the US-Israeli campaign as the war in the Middle East approaches its third week. Washington and its ally
Playing in a big competitive MTG tournament might feel scary, but it's an enriching, fun experience that you shouldn't be afraid of.
The oceans of the Cretaceous of North America teemed with life. Gigantic fish and enormous marine reptiles hunted the Western Interior Sea. A unique new fossil demonstrates rare evidence of direct conflict between these apex predators.
New York-based production company Seaview has launched a TV division, which will be run by former A24 exec Jess Lubben, Variety has learned. Also, as part of the news, Seaview has sealed a first-look deal with “Severance” production company Fifth Season. Seaview began life
The best time of the year for sports fans is finally here. The start of the NCAA Women’s March Madness basketball tournament begins with Selection Sunday to decide the top 68 teams for the bracket. Although UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and others are considered the top
The Blue Note Jazz Festival has announced its 2026 lineup in New York, with performances taking place in Manhattan from June 1 to July 1. The fest will feature jazz and R&B artists including Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, Big Freedia, UMI, Bestin Conrad, Kokoroko, Cymande, Take 6, The
It’s about to cost Prime Video users in the U.S. more if they want to stream TV shows and movies without ads. On April 10, 2026, Prime Video’s ad-free subscription will become Prime Video Ultra in the U.S., priced at $4.99 per month. The new Ultra subscription includes other
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.
For nearly a year, Ryan Coogler’s vampire drama “Sinners” has dominated the cultural conversation — from its blockbuster box office to dissections of its references and their significance, to the filmmaker’s illuminating lesson about aspect ratios, and culminating with its
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer warned that a hike in gas prices this summer resulting from the U.S. military operations in Iran could “spell trouble” for Republicans in the midterm elections. In an interview with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on Thursday, the former
"There's still interesting gameplay to have with them," so never say never.
Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
Maybe I've just been putting in too many runs.
The destruction of cultural heritage in the war-torn nation threatens to distort the past and present beyond recognition, fracturing Sudan’s future.
Former Vice President Pence on Thursday said Republicans loyal to his former boss, President Trump, are “overwhelmingly supportive” of the U.S.-Israeli military operation in Iran. Pence told NewsNation’s Leland Vittert on “On Balance” that he favors the U.S. finishing “the job
35 of 52 escalators at Berlin Central Station are defective.
For the first time, researchers in China have demonstrated how quantum dots can be engineered to consistently generate pairs of entangled photons. By carefully tailoring the photonic environment surrounding a single quantum dot, the team showed that it is possible to produce
Nigerian-born, U.S.-based author and director Roye Okupe is on a roll with the second season of his animated superhero series “Iyanu” launching March 21, just as he sets his sights on his next big project, “Malika: Warrior Queen.” “Iyanu,” which recently scored three
Every year, City Winery owner Michael Dorf picks an artist to honor with his annual "Music Of" tribute concert at Carnegie Hall, a benefit for music education for underserved youth programs. Last year, the honoree was Patti Smith .This year's 21st installment of the series
Today, Jack Harlow turns 28, and he releases an R&B album. Harlow recorded his new LP Monica at New York's Electric Lady studio after moving to the city, and it represents an extremely unexpected career pivot for the onetime pop-rap hitmaker. Harlow's last full-length was the
Here are seven beginner's tips to help you start your journey in Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Capcom's new RPG.
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin may be helping Iran a "little bit" in an interview with Fox News Radio that aired on Friday. "I think he might be helping him (Iran) a little bit, yeah, I guess. And he