Oil Prices Rise on U.S.-Iran Standoff
[President Trump has declared the American cease-fire with Iran is on “life support,” and investors are taking a cautious approach as the lack of progress in peace talks weighs on the markets.
Month: May 2026
Why Your Life Is Now on Subscriptions
As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card.
A Taxidermist Gives Dead Animals a New Life
The creation, care and keeping of creatures is a responsibility the last full-time museum taxidermist in the U.S. takes both seriously and joyfully.
Live Updates: Britain’s Starmer Says He Will Not Resign
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to continue in office as he met with cabinet members. Dozens of Labour Party lawmakers had urged him to step down after heavy losses in local elections.
How an ‘Impossible’ Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough
The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.
In Cleveland, Smokers Are Helping to Keep the Arts Alive
A novel cigarette tax has generated $270 million for cultural organizations in the Cleveland area, which makes declining smoking rates “a double-edged sword.”
Bangladesh probes T20 World Cup withdrawal
Bangladesh sports adviser Asif Nazrul was a central figure in the issue. Photo: ICC/FILE The Bangladesh government has formed a committee to investigate the previous administration’s decision that led to the national cricket team being excluded from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after a dispute over playing venues in India. The sports ministry … Read more
Tottenham relegation fears deepen
Tottenham Hotspur’s Mathys Tel fouls Leeds United’s Ethan Ampadu before conceding a penalty after a VAR review. Photo: REUTERS/FILE LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur wasted a golden chance to ease their Premier League relegation fears as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty earned Leeds United a 1-1 draw in North London on Monday. A first home win in the league … Read more
YouTube Plays Matchmaker for Sponsors and Stars
[The company is trying to help streaming influencers, who are increasingly being wooed by competitors like Netflix and TikTok.
Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins
US President Donald Trump meets with China’s President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS A year ago, US President Donald Trump predicted that towering trade tariffs would bring America’s main economic rival to heel. He heads to China this … Read more