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The answer might be buried deep in the Republican convention rules.... Read more »

Consumer data has become a lucrative commodity, and the US government is buying.... Read more »

An expert explains the promise and peril of artificial intelligence.... Read more »

Don’t be so surprised about his response to the Middle East war. He’s always been willing to put human rights on the back burner.... Read more »

Michigan Rep. Abraham Aiyash hopes to send the president a message in Tuesday’s primary: Cease-fire or bust.... Read more »

A former senior Boeing employee on why he still won’t fly on a MAX plane.... Read more »

Intermediaries for Elise Stefanik, Kristi Noem and Tim Scott have been asking questions about how Pence handled the vetting gauntlet in 2016.... Read more »

A viewer’s guide to reading the returns.... Read more »

The South Carolina Republican wants to set the record straight.... Read more »

Ralph Norman is the rare Republican to buck Trump and live to tell the tale.... Read more »

Once known for colorful barbs and gamesmanship, the contest in the Palmetto State has become yet another ratification of identity politics.... Read more »

Josh Hawley might be a senator but Erin Hawley’s legal work on abortion-related cases has transformed the American political landscape. The biggest one is still to come.... Read more »

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke in a hotel conference room that was less than half full.... Read more »

I’m a Republican strategist — and I think my party is making a big mistake.... Read more »

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure. The two rival party leaders touted the plans as national projects to stand up to... Read more »

MOSCOW — Russia’s Supreme Court on Monday said it received a petition from the prosecutor general’s office to lift the ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban, who were outlawed two decades ago as a terrorist group. The court said in a statement that it would hold a hearing on the petition, submitted... Read more »

The defence says lethal injection complications are likely to ensue if the corpulent killer is put to death... Read more »

After performing two songs from his forthcoming album, I’m The Problem, Morgan Wallen stirred controversy early Sunday morning when he abruptly walked off the stage during the closing credits of Saturday Night live. Instead of gladhanding with the rest of the cast, the 31-year-old country superstar said a brief few... Read more »

When Chris Bassitt signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays he and his wife Jessica agreed that they wanted to give back to the community since they knew they’d be living in Canada for a good chunk of time. Three years later, the Bassitts want to triple down.... Read more »

Every video game adaptation to TV or film has to face the urgent question: What happens to the audience’s relationship to characters when we’re no longer the puppeteer? After all, it isn’t us playing as Abby in the upcoming second season of HBO’s “The Last of Us” adaptation. It’s Kaitlyn... Read more »

Five players and two coaches were ejected after a fight broke out in the second quarter in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Detroit lost head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, centre Isaiah Stewart, forward Ron Holland II and guard Marcus Sasser. Minnesota forward Naz Reid and... Read more »

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” is fast approaching, and stock markets around the world are tumbling Monday in advance of it. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 was down 1.3% following one of its worst losses of the past couple of years on Friday. It’s on track... Read more »

"With Donald Trump threatening our country with tariffs, we need big projects that link our regions east to west," Poilievre said... Read more »

Near a village in northeastern India, a “dwarf”-like creature with a “large” mouth swam through the river — or tried to, at least. But something pulled it out of the … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Two $1 million Powerball prizes capped off a lucky weekend for Georgia lottery players. Two tickets sold in the Peach State matched five numbers but not the Powerball in the … Click to Continue »... Read more »

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean shook the Los Angeles area in California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The 11-mile deep quake hit 22 miles southwest of Rancho Palos … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Al pensar en la realidad de la diáspora cubana, nos viene a la mente “Duro oficio el exilio”, poemario que escribió el poeta y dramaturgo turco Názim Hikmet en su … Click to Continue »... Read more »

A lottery player is set to get much richer after scoring a huge prize in North Carolina. The player bought a Carolina Cash 5 ticket that matched all the numbers … Click to Continue »... Read more »

If you don’t know who Jack Antonoff is, I’m certain that you have literally heard him: You’ve been affected by the meticulous ways he paints a sonic landscape, cranks the … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Baseball season is here, and fans are ready to cheer on the Athletics in West Sacramento. However, the party starts far before the first pitch and often begins outside the … Click to Continue »... Read more »

An 18-year-old was shot and killed during a robbery of his vape pens, Minnesota authorities say. Four teenagers are now charged in the death of Diamond Eddie Manly, who the … Click to Continue »... Read more »

A visit to a Florida convenience store has made someone rich. But they may not know it yet. Florida Lottery officials say a Florida Lotto ticket worth $3 million was … Click to Continue »... Read more »

The Kings lost nine of their last 12 games to open the door for the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference play-in race, but that door might have slammed shut … Click to Continue »... Read more »

In the Spotlight is a Sacramento Bee series that digs into the high-profile local issues that readers care most about. Story idea? Email metro@sacbee.com. Over the next two weeks, Congress … Click to Continue »... Read more »

The Kings looked lethargic and uninspired when they opened a crucial six-game road trip with a 30-point loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday. They will try to put forth … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Howard Chan was so influential as city manager of Sacramento, he remains on the city payroll for all of 2025 despite resigning from his position last December. Not long after … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Democrats across the nation are reckoning with losing the White House to President Donald Trump, while those in California must own the fact that a lot of Americans are fed … Click to Continue »... Read more »

The museum will be the only US venue for the exhibition, which brings together more than 200 objects including participatory installations and performance documentation... Read more »

Just in time for Halloween, the museum will celebrate with a 24-hour open house... Read more »

The UK's Spoliation Advisory Panel says the work was taken by the Nazis as “an act of racial persecution”... Read more »

Both auctions represent significant decreases from previous sales seasons, but strong sell-through rates and increased bidding from mainland China indicate signs of recovery... Read more »

World Monuments Fund is investigating the extent of the damage to religious and cultural buildings after the earthquake struck the Southeast Asian country last week, killing at least 1,700 people—with neighbouring Thailand also affected... Read more »

The curator of contemporary art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on her cultural passions... Read more »

A new breed of auction sleeper hunter—and my own doom-scrolling about the geopolitical realities of 2025—have led me to consider other occupations... Read more »

The two statues were seized during investigations into international smuggling networks including that of notorious trafficker Subhash Kapoor... Read more »

The IFPDA Print Fair's crowded preview and the launch of the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair echo recent signals that the medium is increasingly in demand... Read more »

Visitors to the museum's pirates exhibition may spot ongoing tributes from staffers... Read more »

Christophe Cherix will replace Glenn Lowry, who has been the museum’s director since 1995 and guided it through two important expansions... Read more »

The Art Newspaper's pick of the top shows to see around the world this month... Read more »

The career survey of the Portuguese abstract painter starts in Venice before moving to Bilbao... Read more »

The Turner Prize winner, who is having his first UK institutional exhibition in two decades, explains his process, the interplay of time and space within his work, and why he had a brief career as a sign painter... Read more »

“We will not tolerate lawlessness ... aimed at the police,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch posted on X, saying several suspects were arrested “for crimes that endangered our cops”... Read more »

“We will not tolerate lawlessness ... aimed at the police,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch posted on X, saying several suspects were arrested “for crimes that endangered our cops”... Read more »

The Anaheim, California PD officer stated over radio that the man had pointed the gun at another officer; the man was fatally shot after failing to drop the gun and continuing to flee... Read more »

The Anaheim, California PD officer stated over radio that the man had pointed the gun at another officer; the man was fatally shot after failing to drop the gun and continuing to flee... Read more »

The Branson PD stated activity by groups like the Predator Poachers can pose “unnecessary risk” toward victims and cause harm through "unproven accusations”... Read more »

The Branson PD stated activity by groups like the Predator Poachers can pose “unnecessary risk” toward victims and cause harm through "unproven accusations”... Read more »

Security video played at the news conference showed the suspect, dressed all in black and covering his face, paint the word “resist” across the glass doors of a Tesla service center... Read more »

Security video played at the news conference showed the suspect, dressed all in black and covering his face, paint the word “resist” across the glass doors of a Tesla service center... Read more »

Helicopter video showed the suspect lying face down by a pool with two shotguns resting on a nearby table... Read more »

Helicopter video showed the suspect lying face down by a pool with two shotguns resting on a nearby table... Read more »

“Good hit, good hit,” the Kalamazoo PD sergeant is heard saying on a body camera video as the car runs over the device, popping its tires around... Read more »

“Good hit, good hit,” the Kalamazoo PD sergeant is heard saying on a body camera video as the car runs over the device, popping its tires around... Read more »

A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor... Read more »

A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor... Read more »

Aid groups and the U.N. are warning that a massive earthquake that rocked Myanmar could exacerbate hunger and disease outbreaks in a country already wracked by food shortages, mass displacement and civil war.... Read more »

Unfortunate news for South Bay commuters. While VTA buses are running, the agency says it's not ready to reopen any light rail lines Monday morning as previously scheduled, but it's possible just the Orange Line resumes Monday afternoon.... Read more »

President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" is fast approaching, and stock markets around the world are tumbling in advance of it.... Read more »

Thirty years ago, Latino music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed by her fan club's president, Yolanda Saldívar in a motel room in Corpus Christi.... Read more »

We will see scattered showers today with cooler than average highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s as winds become breezy this afternoon with gusts over 30 mph.... Read more »

Upright Citizens Brigade's first trans/gender nonconforming/non-binary improv troupe takes the stage on the second Sunday of each month.... Read more »

A New Mexico court is weighing whether to block the disclosure of an array of records from an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, at the request of the couple's estate.... Read more »

A U.S. armored vehicle that went missing in Lithuania has been retrieved from a swamp after a six-day search but there is still no information about the fate of the four American soldiers who were on board, Lithuanian officials said Monday.... Read more »

Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters ahead of a Wisconsin Supreme Court election that the tech billionaire cast as critical to President Donald Trump's agenda and "the future of civilization."... Read more »

The event was a special night for many in this tight-knit community. It was a way to recognize the achievements of transgender and gender-diverse people and push back against false narratives and discrimination -- a critical task for both trans people themselves and their allies.... Read more »

A San Francisco law firm is taking a stand against the Trump administration after several executive orders have targeted big law.... Read more »

"The condition right now is really horrible. It's like a disaster zone." Bay Area community groups and businesses are ramping up efforts to help earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand.... Read more »

What used to be logging land in Sonoma County is now a public open space, right next to a private club known for visits from the political elite.... Read more »

Trump wants to annex the Denmark territory of Greenland, claiming it's needed for national security purposes.... Read more »

Tesla (TSLA) investors should brace themselves for first-quarter sales that fail to impress, analysts say, as the backlash over Elon Musk’s politics and his role in mass layoffs take a toll on the company.Read more...... Read more »

Rocket Companies (RKT) stock dropped 7.6% after it unveiled an agreement to acquire Mr. Cooper (COOP) for $9.4 billion in shares, boosting its mortgage servicing portfolio to $2.1 trillion in unpaid balances, or about one in every six U.S. home loans.Read more...... Read more »

The mayor of Venice confirmed that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez would hold their upcoming wedding in the iconic Italian city — while also pushing back on speculation that the nuptials would substantially disrupt daily life for locals, many of whom have grown weary of tourists filling their city.Read more...... Read more »

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Moderna (MRNA) and other vaccine maker stocks plummeted during pre-market trading on Monday amid news from this weekend that the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) top vaccine regulator was forced out of the agency.Read more...... Read more »

The market’s highest-performing tech stocks all slid on Monday morning amid worries over President Donald Trump’s tariffs.Read more...... Read more »

Stocks fell on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump has pushed his team to be more aggressive on tariffs in recent days. The S&P 500 fell 1.3%, the Nasdaq Composite 2.2%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average 0.6% as of 9:54 a.m. EDT.Read more...... Read more »

Celebrities — they’re not just like us. But it turns out you can have one as your landlord.Read more...... Read more »

Elon Musk acknowledgedthat his role overseeing President Donald Trump’s efforts to slash federal spending is costing him — and Tesla (TSLA) — “a lot.”Read more...... Read more »

There’s no avoiding the shockwaves from tariffs news this week — not even if you’re an investor in alt currencies that were supposed to be insulated from this sort of thing. Plus, meme coin creators are trying to earn a buck off that weird Studio Ghibli-style AI art trend. And... Read more »

President Donald Trump has sounded more hawkish on trade in recent days after previously downplaying his plans for new tariffs set to be announced this week, according to a new report. It comes as Goldman Sachs (GS) economists have increased their forecasted odds of a recession over the next 12... Read more »

A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz’s members-only Weekend Brief newsletter. Quartz members get access to exclusive newsletters and more. Sign up here.Read more...... Read more »

China’s chip companies have been on the rise in recent years — even before the country came under tough U.S. export controls, limiting its access to advanced artificial intelligence chips from firms such as Nvidia.Read more...... Read more »

The past decade has minted almost 3,000 new billionaires in industries ranging from tech to fashion.Read more...... Read more »

Philosophy professor Jason Stanley is leaving the US for Canada, “the Ukraine of North America,” because he believes Trump’s America is “pretty far along” in the grips of fascism.... Read more »

In embracing the chicken coop lifestyle—and hanging out with her Montecito neighbor Paltrow—the Duchess of Sussex isn’t pushing us back to the 1950s, but she seems to understand the tradwife aesthetic.... Read more »

From comedy classics to underseen dramatic gems, your next binge is waiting.... Read more »

In the seventh episode of season three, a trio of longtime friends finally lay all their issues out on the table—and Laurie makes some bad decisions.... Read more »

Laughter may not be the best medicine for what ails us, but for now it’ll have to do. A veteran practical joker shares some tricks of the trade.... Read more »

The Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn author had an inimitable ability to make Americans reckon with their dark history. In an excerpt from her forthcoming book, The Last American Road Trip, Sarah Kendzior argues that politicians would do well to revisit his work.... Read more »

A storyline from back in season one could finally reach a dramatic conclusion in the season three finale.... Read more »

The US Constitution, under the 22nd Amendment, currently only allows for two terms in office.... Read more »

The beleaguered WHCA changed course for its annual dinner, saying no comedian will perform.... Read more »

During a 10-minute interview, the president said he wouldn’t fire members of the Signal chat, couldn't “care less” if foreign car prices increase, and using military force to take Greenland wasn’t off the table.... Read more »

The Trump-boosting Amazon founder and his journalist fiancee are planning a lavish wedding in Italy's historic floating city.... Read more »

Oscar Winner Mikey Madison makes her hosting debut; musical guest Morgan Wallen lets the door hit him on the way out... Read more »

“I am not going to destroy democracy by allowing female members to vote when recovering from birth,” said GOP Representative Anna Paulina Luna of Florida.... Read more »

The Tesla investor is opening a Los Angeles diner—because who'd dare complain about food service?... Read more »

SINGAPORE – Muslims make up more than half of the 80-strong Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) contingent providing rescue and relief in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake, even though it means they will miss out on spending Hari Raya Aidilfitri with their loved ones. Thanking the 48 officers and their... Read more »

Under the Constitution, former Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) can join political parties and contest in the General Election, said Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam on Monday (March 31). His comments today come after former NMP Syed Harun Alhabsyi was seen with other Nee Soon GRC MPs at an event on... Read more »

SINGAPORE – Recently-resigned public servant Dinesh Vasu Dash accompanied East Coast GRC MPs for a mosque visit in Chai Chee on the morning of March 31. Mr Dinesh, whose last day as the chief of Agency for Integrated Care was on March 27, is the first former public servant spotted... Read more »

While repainting the exterior facade of a HDB block in Geylang, a worker was shocked to see the skeletal remains of a person in the bedroom of a flat.  The police were called in to Block 63 Sims Place, where an elderly man who lived alone was found dead, reported Shin... Read more »

A five-car chain collision on the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) left eight people injured, including five who were conveyed to hospital on Saturday (March 29). A video posted by Facebook page SG Road Vigilante the same evening showed footage of a yellow taxi crashing into the back of a grey car, which had come... Read more »

The Ministry of Law has committed about $3 million over the next two years to support registered charity Pro Bono SG’s key programmes, including The Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS). Originally a ground-up initiative, CLAS was established forty years ago to provide legal representation to accused persons facing non-capital charges in... Read more »

SINGAPORE - The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), in Myanmar to aid search-and-rescue efforts following the massive earthquake that struck the country on March 28, helped rescue a man trapped under a collapsed three-storey building on March 30. The operation, which took about eight hours, was conducted with members of... Read more »

A car crash along Jalan Kayu left a 55-year-old man injured after a tyre from a BMW reportedly flew into a nearby eatery, striking him. CCTV footage posted on Facebook by SG Road Vigilante on Saturday (March 29) shows the moment the tyre from the BMW crashes into the restaurant's outdoor seating... Read more »

In the 2020 General Election, the People's Action Party (PAP) team in Sengkang GRC, consisting of three political office holders, lost to a Workers' Party (WP) team of fresh faces. Five years on, Dr Lam Pin Min, the only remaining member of the losing PAP slate, told the media on... Read more »

The United States has embarked on a significant military overhaul in Japan, upgrading its operational bases into a fully-fledged “war-fighting command” structure, a move explicitly aimed at countering what the Pentagon calls an “increasingly assertive” China. Announced by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a press briefing in Yokosuka on... Read more »

The Alipore Police Court issued and executed search warrants, raiding various locations in Kolkata including the residences promoter Amit Gupta in Ballygunge and the directors Vivek Agarwal, Dinesh Agarwal, Vishal Agarwal, Subhash Chandra Khandelwal and Govind Prasad Malpani. They have authorized the police “to seize and take possession of any... Read more »

The NYT Connections puzzle for Saturday, March 29, 2025, is here to challenge your vocabulary and logic. If you’re stuck on today’s word grid, this guide will help you sort the puzzle into its correct groups with strategic hints and the full solution. How to Play NYT Connections Each Connections... Read more »

Wordle continues to engage millions of players across the globe with its unique blend of simplicity and mental challenge. Every day, a new five-letter word awaits, and players must solve it within six attempts — using logic, vocabulary skills, and pattern recognition. Whether you’re a daily Wordle warrior or just... Read more »

The financial landscape has undergone a radical transformation in recent years, driven by digital banking innovations. With the decline of physical branch visits and the rise of online financial services, consumers now have access to convenient, efficient, and more rewarding ways to manage their savings. The traditional banking model, once... Read more »

The New York Times Wordle continues to be a favorite daily challenge for puzzle lovers, language enthusiasts, and anyone looking to sharpen their vocabulary. Each day presents a unique five-letter word that players must decode in six attempts or fewer, turning a simple guessing game into a thrilling intellectual workout.... Read more »

The NYT Connections puzzle for Friday, March 28, 2025, offers another stimulating challenge for word enthusiasts. This daily game tests your ability to identify associations among a set of words, enhancing both vocabulary and lateral thinking skills. How to Play NYT Connections In the Connections game, you’re presented with a... Read more »

The NYT Connections puzzle for Thursday, March 27, 2025, brings another daily brain-teasing challenge that tests your ability to group words by subtle themes. If today’s grid has you stumped, this guide provides clean, clue-based support followed by the fully sorted solution. How to Play NYT Connections Each puzzle presents... Read more »

Wordle is more than a game—it’s a daily mental workout. Each morning, millions around the world test their vocabulary, logic, and patience in pursuit of the perfect five-letter word. With just six attempts, it’s a race against the alphabet and your instincts. If you’re stuck on today’s puzzle, we’ve got... Read more »

As the lenders brace for the start of a high-profile legal battle on Tuesday, the insurance industry lurks in the sidelines... Read more »

Beyoncé – one of the most iconic music artists of all time – will make a sensational return to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June 2025. The 35-time Grammy Award winner has announced six shows in N17 this June as part of her Cowboy Carter World Tour. Beyoncé last performed at... Read more »

As WH Smith disappears from the high street, Will Bosanko looks at why the brand failed, and asks whether there is a future for TG Jones.... Read more »

Gold prices hit a new high of $3,127 (£2,416) earlier today, taking gains over the past week to 3.2 per cent as investors flocked to the safe haven amid increasing concern about the economic risks of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs. However, analysts at UBS have argued that miners, not... Read more »

The UK expects to be hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs this week, No10 has said, amid frantic discussions to secure an exemption for UK businesses.  The government has been trying to negotiate to spare British exports from the taxes on imports into the US which are set to come into... Read more »

The stormy economic outlook overseas creates an opportunity for the UK to act as a safe harbour for investment, writes Chris Hayward.... Read more »

The latest escalation in Trump’s trade war painted global markets red on Monday. This new headache came ahead of Trump’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’ on April 2, which has investors bracing for a broad set of fresh tariffs. The President will slap 25 per cent tariffs on all automotive imports in... Read more »

Beer giant Heineken has selected WPP as its global marketing and commerce partner, as it looks to leverage AI to enhance its retail and customer experiences. Under the new agreement, the ad giant will use its AI-powered operating system, WPP Open. Together, both companies will collaborate to optimise in-store activations,... Read more »

The founder of the alcoholic drinks empire behind the likes of Hooch and VK has warned the tax hikes announced by Rachel Reeves will cost him an extra £1m. Steve Perez, the boss of Derbyshire-headquartered Global Brands, added that the Chancellor has “stacked the odds” against businesses like his and... Read more »

The Porsche Taycan epitomises the malaise in today’s EV market like no other car. On the face of it, this is probably the best electric vehicle you can buy. It’s comfortable, efficient, looks futuristic and is beautifully built. Plus it drives, well, like a Porsche. So why did worldwide Taycan... Read more »

The boss of news publisher Reach has left with immediate effect for a new role at the Jockey Club, the UK’s largest commercial horseracing organisation. Jim Mullen, who has been chief executive at the owner of the Daily Mirror, Daily Express and Daily Star since 2019, is leaving by “mutual... Read more »

The relationship British businesses have with public exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange and private markets has transformed and requires a new strategy, a fresh report from UK Finance has said. The financial services company, which serves as an industry body for banking, found a dwindling importance of public... Read more »

England captain Harry Kane has become a shareholder in Seat Unique, a UK-based premium ticketing platform that sells premium access to sports, music and entertainment events. The Bayer Munich striker has joined a growing list of high-profile athletes backing the firm, including Ben Stokes, Sir Clive Woodward, and John Terry.... Read more »

The surprise resignation of Primark’s boss, Paul Marchant, due to poor social conduct has caused shockwaves across the retail industry. Marchant’s departure was promoted by an investigation by Primark’s owner ABF into the CEO’s behaviour towards a female individual, which Marchant called an ‘error of judgement’. Chief executive of ABF,... Read more »