After talks in Switzerland, the two sides also made progress on a protocol for ceasefire oversight. Published On 19 Apr 202619 Apr 2026 The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and rival M23 rebels have agreed to ease aid deliveries and release prisoners, as mediators push to resolve a years-long conflict that…
A dismissive Alycia Baumgardner said Britain’s Caroline Dubois still has more to prove before the American will entertain a fight between the two unified champions. That was the curt assessment from Baumgardner early Saturday morning after she retained her WBA, WBO and IBF junior lightweight world titles with a controlled, at times punishing display across…
The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.
This might feel like a somewhat obvious recommendation to some, but it flew under my radar until now. Alfred Bester’s The Stars My Destination (originally published as Tiger! Tiger! in the UK) is a 1956 sci-fi novel that some have cited as a precursor to cyberpunk. It’s a work I admit I have some conflicted…
President threatens to resume bombing campaign if Tehran does not agree to a deal
For years now, we have heard that Amazon and the big chains are crushing small businesses, but independent bookstores are suddenly making a comeback. About 422 new indie bookshops opened in 2025, according to the American Booksellers Association, a 31% rise from 2024. Countless independent restaurants, coffee shops, fitness centers, movie theaters, clothing stores and…
GRAMMY-winning artist Tyla has teamed up with global pop superstar Zara Larsson for a sultry new single called ‘She Did It Again’. Released via Epic Records, the powerhouse collaboration is the lead single from Tyla’s highly anticipated sophomore album. ‘She Did It Again’ is laced with hypnotic, propulsive pop and R&B melodies, and combines the…
Bloomberg Personal Finance Reporter Suzanne Woolley discusses the challenges of retiring comfortably in the face of increasing living expenses. She emphasizes to Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that there is no universal dollar amount for retirement savings, as the required sum depends heavily on individual lifestyle choices and location. (Source: Bloomberg)
Students at an Oklahoma high school crowned their principal prom king after he charged, disarmed and was shot by an armed intruder at their campus. Kirk Moore, the Pauls Valley high school principal, received the honor on Friday night after his students voted to honor him for having defended them. “Ladies and gentlemen, our king,”…
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 29 of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh today on Sunday, April 19. Punjab Kings enter this clash with massive momentum as the only unbeaten side this season, sitting at the top of the…
