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Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran
May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on a deal with Iran. He also listed what a potential deal would need to include: Iran agreeing not to develop
Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive
By Rami Ayyub and Maya Gebeily JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, May 29 (Reuters) - Israeli forces have advanced to positions north of Lebanon's Litani River, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Israel escalates attacks against Hezbollah militants after warning thousandsmore
House of the Dragon’s final season 3 trailer released
The Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon is back on June 21 on HBO, with a new trailer promising fire, blood, and dragons.
On average, 11 children are killed or wounded every day in Lebanon, UN says
According to UNICEF, 55 children have been killed in Lebanon and 212 wounded since the United States declared a cease-fire between Lebanon and Israel in April. UNICEF spokesman: 'Children and civilian infrastructure must be protected'
EU taxes on digital services, gambling, crypto could yield up to €11 billion per year – Commission
European Commission is examining proposals to finance the next EU budget through tax changes targeting digital services, gambling and crypto assets.
‘Euphoria’ Star Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Went Method to Play Alamo: Speaking in His Southern Accent for 9 Months ‘Was a Sacrifice I Was Happy to Make’
Actors have learned how to saddle up since the advent of Hollywood. But rarely does a job call for riding a horse while furiously swinging a mallet — and charging at Zendaya buried in the dirt up to her neck. As Alamo Brown, the towering strip club tycoon and self-proclaimed
‘Blippi and Meekah’ Disneyland-Themed Episodes Set Premiere Dates (EXCLUSIVE)
Blippi and Meekah are taking a trip to the Disneyland Resort. The two will premiere a pair of Disneyland-themed episodes filmed at the Disney park in Anaheim, Calif. on the Blippi YouTube channel on May 30 and June 13. “Disneyland Resort is full of imagination, adventure and
‘Off Campus’ Breakout Success Spawns Collections From American Eagle, Hot Topic and More
Once a show reaches the point of breaking streaming records, it’s only a matter of time until brands capitalize on this success with their own themed collections and partnerships. Better yet if the show revolves around hockey and sex. In this case, the show breaking records is
Lego's new Pokémon card set ideas are so good, we need 'em all
Lego fans have until June to vote between Pokémon TCG versions of Mew, Gyarados, Arceus, Rowlet, and Joltik. The winner might turn into a real set.
Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement
Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.
Trump’s mass deportations are only possible with racial profiling
Border security czar Tom Homan keeps threatening to "flood" New York City with ICE agents. But a new investigation shows that ICE has been quietly ramping up arrests in the New York area already - and disproportionately targeting Latino neighborhoods. The City, a local
Mike Johnson’s longtime chief of staff to depart in June
Hayden Haynes has been by Speaker Mike Johnson’s side for all of his key achievements since ascending to the post in 2023.
Is Europe finally waking up to China?
Brussels now considers current trade relations with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift the dynamics, while drawing Beijing’s ire. Here are five key takeaways on the increasingly heated EU-China relationship.
Kenyan court orders suspension of US Ebola quarantine facility
A court in Kenya on Friday blocked the government from permitting the U.S. to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to Ebola virus, which is spreading in northeastern Congo. The decision comes amid growing public backlash in the country to an announced U.S.
How MXZI Turned Phonk Into Mainstream Success
London-born producer, artist, and songwriter MXZI has quickly become one of the defining figures behind the modern phonk movement. What began as an independent journey has evolved into a global rise, with the artist now generating over 1.7 billion streams and attracting more
Counter-Strike is good for personal development, but don't let me tell you, listen to this bona fide Buddhist monk with a beast RTX 4090 rig instead
True Zen runs on Intel, it seems.
Feature Spinoff ‘Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!’ Sets Annecy World Premiere, With Voice Leads Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet to Attend
Following up the success of what is hailed as New Zealand’s most internationally successful animated property, “Kiri and Lou,” the first feature based on the BAFTA-nominated series, will premiere on Wednesday June 24 in the beating heart of Annecy Festival, the lakeside
Riot Fest’s Wonderfully Chaotic 2026 Lineup Boasts Alanis Morissette, Morrissey, Nas, and More
There’ll even be a near-Sex Pistols reunion with both the Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter and Johnny Rotten’s Public Image Ltd. booked to play the Chicago event
Hamas calls Netanyahu's plan to expand control in Gaza a dangerous escalation
By Dawoud Abu Alkas , Haseeb Alwazeer and Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA/CAIRO, May 29 (Reuters) - Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would expand its area of control in Gaza was a dangerous escalation, as residents of
Rescuers free one of seven men trapped in Laos cave
The seven men had been trapped in the cavern since May 20.
Solar energy helps US farms stay afloat – but Republicans’ bill could change that
Installing solar panels to offset electricity costs helps farms during financial strain. But the House version of the farm bill would limit their use Twelve years ago, George Hunt needed a new roof on his cow barn in Orange, Massachusetts. Solar was “hot” back then, Hunt said,
Doha International Book Fair returns with record-breaking 35th edition
The Doha International Book Fair returns for its biggest edition yet, showcasing Qatar’s growing global influence through literature, publishing and cultural exchange.
‘Housing First’ became housing only
The Trump administration is pursuing a different path to address homelessness, focusing on treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency rather than just providing housing, and prioritizing programs that demonstrate measurable results in these areas.
‘A Different World’ Sequel Series Sets Netflix Release Date
The new “A Different World” will premiere Sept. 24 on Netflix, 39 years to the day after the original “Crosby Show” spin-off of the same name debuted. A sequel to the 1987 edition, the show is set at the same fictional HBCU Hillman College. Maleah Joi Moon leads the cast as
Here’s how to make an origami torus with the fewest folds possible
A mathematician found the most efficient way to fold paper into a doughnutlike shape.
Emilia Clarke on ‘Game of Thrones’ Salary Rumors, ‘Ponies’ Season 2 and Living With Survivor’s Guilt: ‘I Felt That I Had Cheated Death and It Was Coming to Get Me’
The morning after the 2019 Emmy Awards, Emilia Clarke woke up with a goal: to redefine what she saw as success. By any measure Clarke was already wildly successful. As well as starring in big-budget “Terminator” and “Star Wars” spinoffs, she was the de facto queen of premium
Crafting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's mournful tale ft. Jennifer Svedeberg-Yen
This month, GDC Content Marketing Manager Beth Elderkin chats with Sandfall Interactive lead writer and localization producer Jenniver Svedberg-Yen about the creative decisions that went into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Xbox CEO Says The Company Needs To Be Making ‘Hard Choices’
The drip-feed out of Xbox's attempted turnaround continues
Romanian foreign minister: Russia bears full responsibility for drone strike
On an exclusive interview, Romania Foreign minister Oana Țoiu said it’s “Russia’s full responsibility” that civilians in Romania were harmed after a Russian drone hit a residential building in the country. Țoiu also said they had "final confirmation" that the drone "was
Peter Thiel moves family to Argentina to flee high taxes — and potential nuclear war, AI meltdown: report
The billionaire investor reportedly moved his family to Buenos Aires as a refuge from high taxes, political turmoil and potential catastrophes like nuclear war and an AI meltdown.
Balatro publisher Playstack is being sold to GameSpot and Fandom parent company
The proposed majority takeover values the UK publisher at around $169 million.
Missing Democratic Representative Abruptly Drops Reelection Bid
Representative Frederica Wilson is, actually, tapping out of her midterm race. The 83-year-old Democrat announced Friday that her time representing Florida’s 24th Congressional District will come to an end after her current term. In a sit-down interview with the Miami Herald ,
Africa: Activists Gather At TotalEnergies Offices to 'Kick Polluters Out of Africa'
[GroundUp] Campaign laid blame for South Africa's skyrocketing electricity tariffs at the feet of the fossil fuel industry