Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 17, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stock futures tumbled Sunday night as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated over the weekend with the seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. Dow Jones…
“Edward”, a nine-year old Kenyan boy, has always been aware his father worked for the British military. The boy’s skin colour, lighter than his peers, has provoked years of bullying. His father disappeared before Edward [not his real name] was born, leaving his mum living in extreme poverty, ostracised by some of her family.
A team led by Specially Appointed Associate Professor Harrison B. Smith of the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at the Institute of Science Tokyo and Specially Appointed Associate Professor Lana Sinapayen of the National Institute for Basic Biology has introduced a new strategy for finding life beyond Earth. Instead of searching for specific biological signals, their…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder began their title defense with a 119-84 rout of the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday. The reigning league MVP made just five of 18 field goals but went 15 of 17 at the foul line before…
Western executives hope ‘in China for China’ strategy will halt sales decline in world’s largest car market
20 April 2026 Charlize Theron was left terrified by drunks amid her abusive father’s alcoholism. Charlize Theron was left terrified by drunks amid her abusive father’s alcoholism. The actress made the admission as she spoke about her childhood in South Africa, describing an upbringing marked by alcohol abuse and tension within her family home. Charlize,…
Asian defense stocks are attracting renewed investor interest following a global arms buildup sparked by the Iran war, with some investors seeing the sector as a longer-term growth story rather than a short-term geopolitical trade.
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
Taraji P. Henson has long been an equal pay advocate, particularly speaking out about uplifting fellow Black actresses. In a recent interview, she further highlighted “the difference between women and men in Hollywood.” During a recent conversation on Making Space with Hoda Kotb, the Oscar nominee was asked about her efforts to call attention to…
Primark may break free from Kingsmill, Twinings and the sugar business this week when Associated British Foods announces plans on a mooted demerger. The potential split comes at a tricky time for the group controlled by the billionaire Weston family, with its fashion and food arms facing tough competition and rising costs. ABF, which owns…
