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On the centenary of Monroe’s birth, Los Angeles celebrates her with film screenings and tributes across the city A view of the opening reception for “Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon” the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on May 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. © Monica Schipper, Getty Images via AFP On the 100th anniversary of … Read more
[The mogul’s People Inc. is preparing an offer to buy the portion of the casino giant that it doesn’t already own, at an $18 billion valuation.
The trial, Austria’s first against Assad regime officials, will be a rare chance for Syrian witnesses to confront two men they have accused of torture.
new video loaded: What We Saw Driving Through Venezuela Our reporter Simon Romero takes a roadtrip from Caracas to Cumaná in Venezuela, showing the multiple military checkpoints the regime has along the coast, a constant reminder of the state’s presence. By Simon Romero, Leila Medina, Thomas Vollkommer, Joey Sendaydiego and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez June 1, … Read more
Denounces what she describes as media offensive, multimillion-dollar social media campaigns against her administration Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during event marking the second anniversary of her election victory at Plaza de la Republica in Mexico City on May 31, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Sunday that the United States government is … Read more
Israeli broadcaster says Israeli officials have requested authorisation to widen attacks in Lebanon to include capital Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike that took place yesterday, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, May 7, 2026. REUTERS Israel is seeking US approval to expand its air campaign in Lebanon to include Beirut, … Read more
[ US crude futures up $2.88 to $90.24 a barrel as of 12:01pm PST, Brent futures rose $2.78 to $93.9 a barrel Oil containers at the Port of Fujairah, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on May 6, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil … Read more
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[ Absence of positive signals from Strait of Hormuz and budgetary concern weigh on market sentiment KARACHI: It was a day for the bears at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday as stocks came under selling pressure from the opening bell. As selling intensified during the session, the benchmark KSE-100 Index extended losses and … Read more
For years, medicine has tried to eliminate stigma. Now, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is bringing back the language personal responsibility.