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Many countries have imposed temperature controls at government workplaces since the war began.
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Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says
WASHINGTON, April 27 - A U.S. official said on Monday that President Donald Trump is unhappy with an Iranian proposal because it did not address Iran's nuclear program.
China defends firms as US sanctions Hengli over Iran oil
China has vowed to safeguard domestic enterprises after the United States imposed sanctions on a Dalian-based oil refiner and several Hong Kong-registered shipping firms over alleged involvement in the Iranian oil trade and shipments. The US Treasury Department’s Office of
UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers
By Jasper Ward April 27 (Reuters) - Afghanistan is at risk of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if the Taliban-led country's restrictions on girls' education and women's employment are not lifted, according to a new UNICEF report released on
Charles to argue for a strong US-UK partnership in address to Congress
His speech comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks
April 27 - China denounced remarks by Japan and the European Union about the South China Sea at a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday and accused Tokyo of provocative behavior in the Taiwan Strait and planning military expansion.
Senate Republicans push bill to authorize $400 million for White House ballroom
A group of Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) are pushing a bill to fund the construction of a secure 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House and say the project is essential to national security after a gunman tried to storm the White House
Sling Sets New Offers for Hockey Fans Looking to Stream NHL Playoff Games Online
After a historic Olympic hockey tournament that saw Team USA take home the gold medal, the National Hockey League is back, with teams facing off in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, for a choice to hoist the oldest professional sports trophy in North America. Hockey has seen a
Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube
Google is trying out an AI Mode-like search experience for YouTube. The company is now testing "a new way to search on YouTube that feels more like a conversation," with results pulling in things like longform videos, YouTube Shorts, and text about what you're searching for.
Taxpayer-funded bottom trawling costs Europe billions. Has Türkiye found the solution?
Türkiye’s Gökova Bay shows what happens when bottom trawling is banned. What can other European countries learn?
George Clooney Defends Jimmy Kimmel After Trump’s ‘Heated’ Call for His Firing: ‘Jokes Are Jokes’
George Clooney is speaking out in defense of Jimmy Kimmel after Donald Trump’s latest attempt to pressure ABC to fire the late-night host. The president blasted Kimmel’s “despicable call to violence” on Monday, referring to a joke about Melania having the glow of an “expectant
New Jersey Republican expects to be 'back in the near future' after reports on absences
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) on Monday addressed reports of his absence from Congress, saying he is dealing with a “personal medical issue” and expects to return to Capitol Hill in the near future. “I want to thank my constituents and colleagues for their patience as I address a
Taiwan on alert after spotting two Chinese warships near its Penghu islands
Taipei has sent its own naval and air forces to keep watch.
Full list of The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies cheats with skills, perks, and hidden reward traits
Here's your full reference list for cheats in the small businesses expansion to change your renown, alignment, and skill levels.
The new Moomin game is lovely, but also illustrates the limits of cozy comfort over the harsher lessons of a children's book
Agency over adversity.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes
Swift's image and voice have been used in countless AI-generated deepfakes - from false advertising to fake political endorsements to explicit images.
US sanctions on China oil giant turn up heat on teapot refiners
The move underscores US eagerness to push Iran to the war's negotiating table at all costs.
Oversight of WHCD ramps up on Capitol Hill
Members of both parties are clamoring for briefings with the head of the Secret Service.
Charlie Crist running to be St. Petersburg's mayor
Charlie Crist is running for office, again. The former Florida governor filed Monday to run for mayor of St. Petersburg, Fla. Crist posted a video of himself to the social platform X in which he holds paperwork and remarks, “Well it’s official. I’m now a candidate for mayor of
SCOTUS could limit pesticide liability
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story SCOTUS could limit pesticide liability The Supreme Court could limit Americans’ ability to sue pesticide makers over alleged health harms from their products in a case that saw oral arguments on Monday. © Greg
The 10 Best Performances and Biggest Throwbacks of Stagecoach 2026
The country fest was filled with nostalgia and surprises from Post Malone, Ella Langley, Hootie and the Blowfish, and more top acts
Supreme Court case on pesticides draws MAHA attention
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'I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back'
Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.
Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
Saba Capital finds little appetite for tender offer of shares in Blue Owl, Starwood private credit funds
Investors' disinterest in getting liquidity at a steep discount comes amid a quarter that saw elevated redemptions across most private-credit, non-traded BDCs.
Should you admit the truth or refute Adreona in Diablo 4?
And the outcome of both in the Fate Laughs at us All quest.
Husband, wife behind sanctioned China energy giant Hengli Group lose $1.78 billion
Their company was sanctioned for its deep ties to Iranian crude.
How to complete The One That Got Away in Diablo 4
Help Shi Yugong catch Augur of Civo, Morayaga, Crookfish, Zakarati, Neme-Sanga, and Drakonbeard.
John Hockridge, First Assistant Director on ‘Anger Management,’ ‘Wayne’s World’ and ‘Tommy Boy,’ Dies at 79
Based at Paramount, he worked often with directors Peter Segal, John Badham and the Zucker brothers.
Call of Duty movie director once claimed he told Navy SEALs they were 'pathetic' for playing Call of Duty
In the 2013 interview, Berg's feelings on videogames were not ambiguous.
How Americans are spending their tax refunds
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What do you do with a record tax refund? The Treasury Department said in a release on Tax Day that as of April 14, the average tax refund this filing season was
US, Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role
By David Brunnstrom April 27 (Reuters) - The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran's nuclear program and its selection to be one of dozens of vice presidents at a month-long conference to review the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers
MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Monday with Iran's Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, state-run TASS news agency reported. Belousov reiterated Russia's longstanding position that the Iran war should be
Georgia gubernatorial candidates clash in debates as early voting starts
Candidates for governor in Georgia faced off Monday in a pair of party debates as early voting kicked off in the Peach State. On the Republican stage at the Atlanta Press Club, billionaire Rick Jackson was put on defense as the crowded field of rivals traded jabs. In the
Elon Musk’s long-awaited courtroom battle with Sam Altman poised to spill Silicon Valley dirt
A courtroom clash unfolding this week in which Elon Musk accuses OpenAI leader Sam Altman and other top brass of straying from the organization’s original purpose has already aired dirty laundry between Silicon Valley giants. Now, a who’s who list of artificial intelligence big
Steam Controller price comparison: Here's how Valve's controller measures up
With the Steam Controller selling for $99, we compared the cost with other video game controllers on the market.
Johnson says he has 'modified' version of Senate DHS bipartisan bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Monday that a bipartisan Senate bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) includes “problematic” language and added that he has a “modified” version of the measure. The Senate bill, which was passed earlier this month, is
The Self-Defeating Both-Sidesism of the US Press
Greg Sargent writing for The New Republic : There’s no clean way to hive off terms like fascism or authoritarianism from Trump’s policies. Even if you disagree that the words apply, their use is backed up by a genuine attempt at intellectual justification for it. The use of
The Scariest Horror Shorts of the Overlook Film Festival
Some of the bigger horror filmmakers of the last few years started off in shorts. Is the next big horror maestro on this list?
Russia's Venice Pavilion to Close to the Public in Compliance With Sanctions
Organizers discussed making the nation’s pavilion accessible only during the vernissage dates to select guests and the press, according to reports.
Russia's Venice Pavilion Will Be Closed to the Public to Comply With Sanctions
The nation’s highly criticized pavilion will reportedly be accessible only during vernissage dates to select guests and press.
Obsidian caused some trouble by using the Rorschach Test in Fallout: New Vegas: 'Those folks came to Bethesda and said we're gonna have a fun lawsuit on our hands, so pony up!'
The price of Two Bears High Fiving.
How Camper Became the Go-To R&B Producer for Victoria Monét, Kehlani and Jill Scott
Over the past year, Camper has quietly been steering the sound of contemporary R&B. The producer, whose real name is Darhyl Camper Jr., has sat behind the boards for tracks from Justin Bieber, Coco Jones, Mary J. Blige, Ty Dolla $ign and Victoria Monét, among many others. So
Fallout: New Vegas dev argues it was a mistake to make Wild Wasteland part of character creation: 'I'm gonna choose that no matter what. Because I don't want to miss a damn thing'
YCS/186 gang, we ride.
