Shiite grief over attacks on Iran’s sacred cities has deep historical roots
Several Shiite communities in South Asia recently refrained from celebrating Eid as they mourned the death of Iran’s ... Read More
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Auto review: The Jeep Cherokee returns for 2026, but in a surprisingly different way
It’s time to roll out the red carpet for an old friend, one that had quietly slipped offstage, like a graduate student who realized that bourbon is not a food group. That would be the Jeep Cherokee, which reemerges for ...Read more
Mariska Hargitay to replace Daniel Radcliffe in 'Every Brilliant Thing'
Mariska Hargitay of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” fame is heading to Broadway to replace Daniel Radcliffe in “Every Brilliant Thing” when he leaves the solo show in May.
The Golden Globe and Emmy-winning ...Read more
Scientific review finds e-cigarettes likely cause lung and oral cancer
E-cigarettes are likely to cause cancer, including in the lungs and mouth, according to a sweeping review of scientific evidence that challenges their positioning as a safer alternative to smoking.
Published Monday in the...Read more
Haiti farming region once more site of gang massacre: Homes burned, residents killed
A predawn assault by heavily armed gang members has once again left a trail of bodies and burned homes in Haiti’s breadbasket, residents and officials said.
The attack began around 2 a.m. Sunday in the locality of Jean-...Read more
Trump wants Congress to come back early, end DHS shutdown, press secretary says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants Congress to nix a two-week recess and return to the Capitol to address the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, his top spokesperson said Monday.
“The president ...Read more
For ex-Rep. Mark Sanford, another run at Congress
WASHINGTON — South Carolina Republican Mark Sanford, a former governor and congressman — and briefly a long-shot presidential contender — is seeking another comeback, joining the crowded field running for the open ...Read more
New law in Washington state limits when school staff can restrain or isolate students
SEATTLE — School district employees can’t use pepper spray, mace or sedatives to restrain students, under a new law Gov. Bob Ferguson signed last week. They can’t restrict students’ movements with handcuffs, zip-...Read more
Laura Dern set to star in new limited series about Jeffrey Epstein probe
Laura Dern is attached to star in a new limited series about the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
The actress, 59, will portray journalist Julie K. Brown in the scripted series based on Brown's book Perversion of ...Read more
Queen Elizabeth set to be honoured with new BBC One documentary
Queen Elizabeth will be the focus of a new BBC One documentary marking what would have been her 100th birthday. Charting a century of change through her life and reign, the late monarch - who died aged 96 in September, ...Read more
Taron Egerton sparks rumours he's dating Brooks Nader
Taron Egerton has sparked rumours he's dating Brooks Nader.
The actor, 36, and the newly-cast Baywatch star, 29, are at the centre of speculation they are an item after being seen together in Los Angeles over the weekend....Read more
As Denver council faces vote on new license plate cameras contract, distaste lingers for 'this whole Flock era'
DENVER — Denver City Council members face a vote this week that will determine whether the city keeps dozens of license plate-reading cameras or ends the controversial program — at least, for now.
After the original ...Read more
Review: A new PBS documentary reveals why Henry David Thoreau's radicalism resonates today
LOS ANGELES — Henry David Thoreau is one of those figures whose name one may know but whose writing often boils down in the mind to titles of works never read — including “Walden” and “Civil Disobedience.” Some...Read more
Californian chocolate recalled for being spiked with Viagra ingredients
Chocolate products from a Californian company have been recalled after they were found to have been spiked with the potentially dangerous ingredients used in Viagra and Cialis.
The San Francisco Bay Area's Gear Isle ...Read more
California farmers were already struggling. Then came the Iran war
Shortly after the Iran war started four weeks ago, farming executive Bikram Hundal was beside himself.
The vice president of operations at Sequoia Nut Co. had shipped 15 containers of almonds, walnuts and pistachios from ...Read more
A second political comeback? Mark Sanford files to run for South Carolina congressional seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who served six terms in Congress, wants to return to Washington.
Sanford on Monday filed to run for the Republican nomination in the 1st Congressional District ...Read more
Border czar Tom Homan says ICE may stay at airports after shutdown
Border czar Tom Homan says Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents may stay at airport security checkpoints even after the partial government shutdown ends.
After President Donald Trump ordered Transportation Safety ...Read more
Q&A: Toyota exec Templin talks goals for 'Tesla killer' EVs
GEORGETOWN, Kentucky — Toyota Motor Corp. is coming for Tesla Inc.'s top spot in the U.S. electric vehicle market, at least according to one executive.
Mark Templin, Toyota Motor North America's executive vice president...Read more
Global streaming revenue surged to $160 billion in 2025. Here's why
Global streaming revenue surged to $150 billion last year, driven largely by an increase in prices by Netflix and other streamers, according to a new report.
In 2025, global streaming subscription revenue grew by 14%, ...Read more
Jane Campion set to preside over jury of Taormina Film Festival
Jane Campion is set to preside over the jury of the Taormina Film Festival.
Marking a high-profile appointment for the long-running Sicilian event, the 71-year-old director will lead the jury at the 72nd edition of the ...Read more
Dakota Johnson reveals bizarre reason she once lost a role
Dakota Johnson once lost a role after being branded "pompous" and "cocky" for shaking hands during an audition.
The Fifty Shades of Grey actress, 36, said the incident happened during a callback early in her career, when ...Read more
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