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California

California High School Offers Free Formal Wear to Remove Prom Barriers

A California program is tackling education equity by ensuring all students can attend prom, regardless of their family's financial situation.

3 days ago· 3 min read

Culture

August Wilson's 'Joe Turner' Returns to Broadway After 40 Years

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer lead Debbie Allen's revival of the 1988 masterpiece exploring Black life after Emancipation.

Markets Hit Records as Tech Rallies, Powell Probe Ends

S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at all-time highs as technology stocks surge and White House clears Federal Reserve chair of wrongdoing.

3 days ago· 3 min read

Anthony Edwards exits with knee injury; Timberwolves depth tested

Minnesota's star guard left Saturday's game with a hyperextended left knee after losing DiVincenzo earlier.

3 days ago· 1 min read

Boldy's OT Winner Forces Game 5 as Wild Stun Stars in Dallas

Matt Boldy's deflection with 28.9 seconds left in overtime keeps Minnesota's playoff hopes alive.

Towns' First Playoff Triple-Double Evens Knicks-Hawks Series

Karl-Anthony Towns delivered 114-98 Game 4 victory, forcing decisive Game 5 in Eastern Conference matchup.

NASCAR's New CEO Pledges Return to Racing Roots at Talladega

Steve O'Donnell promises operational changes to restore competitive racing and fan engagement as he takes the helm of the storied motorsports series.

3 days ago· 3 min read

Gilgeous-Alexander's 42 Points Silence Critics in Thunder's Game 3 Win

Oklahoma City's star guard delivers a career playoff-high performance to push the Thunder one win from sweeping Phoenix.

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Politics

Trump Evacuated From White House Correspondents' Dinner

Secret Service cleared the dais mid-event Saturday night; reason for evacuation remains unclear.

3 days ago· 1 min read

Mississippi Governor Calls Special Session on Redistricting Maps

Tate Reeves orders lawmakers back to Jackson after Supreme Court ruling on landmark voting-rights case.

Trump Aide Pushed HSA Expansion While Holding Stake in Wellness Company

Calley Means remained president of firm benefiting from health savings accounts as administration developed expansion policies

Trump Faces Uphill Battle as Economic Approval Ratings Slide from First-Term Highs

Sharp decline in public confidence presents challenge for former president's economic messaging

Business

Ballmer Denounces Founder He Backed After Fraud Guilty Plea

Microsoft's former CEO says he was 'duped' by Joseph Sanberg, detailing investor harm in sentencing letter.

Amazon-Backed Nuclear Startup X-energy Raises $1 Billion in IPO Driven by Data Center Demand

Small modular reactor developer exceeds expectations as tech companies seek clean power for AI infrastructure

5 days ago· 3 min read

The Upfronts Aren't About TV Anymore: Where Madison Avenue's Billions Are Really Going

As streaming captures prime viewership, the industry's annual ad-buying spectacle is quietly transforming into a marketplace where traditional broadcast plays a shrinking role.

Nike to Cut 1,400 Jobs as Sales Slowdown Pressures Athletic Apparel Giant

Workforce reduction reflects broader challenges facing discretionary retail sector amid cooling consumer demand

Tech

Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Shifts as AI Market Tops $4 Trillion

The tech giants are ending exclusive licensing just as Wall Street forecasts explosive enterprise AI growth.

yesterday· 3 min read

Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Hits Snag as Jurors Voice Strong Dislike

Jury selection reveals widespread negative opinions of Elon Musk, complicating his breach-of-contract case against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

yesterday· 3 min read

Lachy Groom Backs Indian House-Help Startup Pronto at $200M

Silicon Valley investor's bet on domestic-services platform signals venture appetite for emerging-market consumer startups despite funding slowdown.

Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO; John Ternus Takes the Helm

After 14 years leading the world's most valuable tech company, Cook hands the reins to hardware chief amid questions about Apple's AI future

5 days ago· 4 min read

Markets

UAE's OPEC Exit Rattles Oil Markets Amid Fed Decision

The surprise withdrawal threatens cartel unity and injects fresh uncertainty into energy prices as investors face a packed earnings calendar and monetary policy update.

3 hours ago· 2 min read

U.S. Warns Banks on Sanctions Risk From China Refineries Buying Iranian Oil

Treasury alert targets financial institutions serving independent Chinese refiners that process the majority of Iran's crude exports.

7 hours ago· 3 min read

Food Stocks That Pay: A Guide to Dividend Income in Staples

Consumer food companies offer steady dividends, attracting income investors seeking stability in volatile markets.

3 days ago· 5 min read

Gold's Safe-Haven Rally Fades as Iran Tensions Cool

Three-week surge reverses as geopolitical risk premiums deflate, showing how quickly safe-haven demand can evaporate.

World

U.S. and Iran Turn to Pakistan for Indirect Diplomacy

After direct talks stalled, both nations send delegations to Islamabad for back-channel negotiations aimed at de-escalating a two-month conflict.

Israel Strikes Lebanon Hours After Trump Extends Ceasefire by Three Weeks

IDF accuses Hezbollah of violations as fragile truce faces new test

Canada Eyes Closer European Ties as U.S. Policy Shifts Fuel Strategic Uncertainty

Ottawa's pivot toward the EU reflects growing unease over Washington's reliability, analysts say