Stocks and Oil Prices Sent Conflicting Signals in April Amid Havoc of Iran War
[Energy markets remained disrupted by turmoil in the Middle East, while the S&P 500 posted its best month since November 2020.
Month: May 2026
The Best Movies and Shows Streaming in May 2026
“Spider-Noir,” an installment of “The Terror” anthology and “Wuthering Heights” arrive, and “Battlestar Galactica” returns.
Two new polio cases confirmed in K-P, total reaches three in 2026
Fresh cases reported in Bannu and North Waziristan, posing a continued risk to children’s well-being The National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication (NEOC) confirmed two new cases of wild poliovirus in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday. The cases were reported in Bannu and North Waziristan, where access constraints continue to aid poliovirus transmission, posing a continued … Read more
Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky
[A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries.
Wang tells Rubio Taiwan is ‘biggest risk’ in ties
BEIJING: China and the US should prepare for “important high-level exchanges”, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, while warning the Taiwan issue is “the biggest point of risk” for relations. “The Taiwan issue concerns China’s core interests,” Wang told Rubio, adding that the … Read more
OpenAI’s New Model Spurs Debate Over Computing Power
[Sam Altman suggested it would be released more widely than a rival offering from Anthropic. Some are suggesting it’s because OpenAI has more computing power.
Utility Bills Are Likely to Be Higher This Summer. Here’s What You Can Do.
The average bill is forecast to rise 8.5 percent. There are simple ways to make sure you’re not overpaying, like getting your air-conditioning checked.
Sofiane Pamart Emerged From France’s Rap Scene. Now, He’s Setting the Piano World on Fire.
Sofiane Pamart is on a mission to make his instrument as popular, and spectacular, as possible.
Gerry Conway, a Creator of the Punisher in Spider-Man Comics, Dies at 73
The brutal assassin’s skull logo later took on new life as a political symbol. Mr. Conway was also responsible for the death of Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker’s love interest.
Authorities move to vacate One Constitution Avenue after IHC decision
Police deployed at all entry points of the building, residents instructed to vacate their apartments by midnight ISLAMABAD: Police and district administration on Friday took control of a multi-storey residential building on Constitution Avenue following a ruling by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in a long-running dispute over the cancellation of its lease. Police teams were deployed … Read more