What a Bike Ride in Cape Town Taught Me About Apartheid
A New York Times reporter joined a group of cyclists on a route meant to break down Cape Town’s lingering racial and economic barriers.
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Hubble Spots a Starry Spiral
In this new picture from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, a spiral galaxy glittering with star clusters is the center of attention. NGC 3137 is located 53 million light-years away in the constellation Antlia (the Air Pump). As a nearby spiral galaxy, this target offers astronomers an excellent opportunity to study the cycle of stellar birth and death, as…
HSBC first-quarter pre-tax profit misses estimates on wider-than-expected credit losses
Europe’s largest lender HSBC on Tuesday reported first-quarter pre-tax profit of $9.4 billion, marginally missing analysts’ estimates on the back of larger-than-expected credit losses and other impairment charges. HSBC’s revenue gained 6%, year on year, exceeding estimates. Here are HSBC’s first-quarter results compared with the consensus estimates compiled by the bank. Pre-tax profit: $9.4 billion vs. $9.59 billion…
Taraji P. Henson Slams Celebs Attending Jeff Bezos-Backed Met Gala
Taraji P. Henson joined Meredith Lynch in criticizing the stars who attended this year’s Met Gala, since it is sponsored by honorary co-chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Lynch posted a video on Instagram Saturday in which she warned A-listers not to wear their “ICE Out” pins to the “Jeff Bezos-backed” Met Gala because…
Iran Draws a Line and Puts Markets on Notice
Clash in Gulf sends Brent, inflation expectations to landmark highs.
Fireworks Factory Explosion in China Kills at Least 21
Dozens more were injured in the explosion, which appeared to be one of the country’s deadliest in recent years.
Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz | Oil and Gas News
Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink. Published On 5 May 20265 May 2026 Oil prices have risen sharply as violence in the Strait of Hormuz cast doubt over the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Brent crude, the primary benchmark for oil prices…
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule and scores from each series
The battle for Lord Stanley is on. The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have already seen some incredible moments and nail-biting finishes as the second round begins. There are eight teams left and only four spots in the conference finals. Who will get one step closer to the Cup? Out West, the Avalanche made quick work…
‘Dangerous escalation’: World condemns Iran after attacks on UAE | US-Israel war on Iran News
Published On 5 May 20265 May 2026 Tensions are rising in the Gulf again after the United Arab Emirates said it intercepted 15 missiles and four drones fired from Iran and warned that it reserves the right to respond to the “treacherous” attacks. The attacks on Monday mark the first time the UAE has been…
‘The Rookie’ Season 9 Cast Update; Is Richard T. Jones Leaving As Grey?
SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the Season 8 finale of ABC‘s The Rookie. The Season 8 finale of The Rookie ended with Tim (Eric Winter) and Lucy’s (Melissa O’Neil) lives in danger as they were abducted right after he proposed and she said yes. The finale also found Grey (Richard T. Jones) at…