Spotify Removes Tens of Thousands of Fake Podcasts Promoting Illegal Online Pharmacies After Investigation Spotify has removed tens of thousands of fake podcast episodes promoting illegal online pharmacies after a series of investigations and other media organisations exposed widespread abuse of the platform, according to a new report and statements from lawmakers. The takedowns include […]

US Consumer Inflation Hits Fresh Three-Year High in MayUS inflation surged to a fresh three-year high in May as energy prices spiked across the economy. Rising fuel and energy costs drove the increase in prices, adding pressure on households in the world’s largest economy. US consumer inflation accelerated in May, reaching its highest level in […]

Model Alleges Kanye West Choked Her on Music Video Set, Says She Felt “Suffocated, Unsure and Scared” A model who alleges that rapper Kanye West choked her on the set of a music video has told the she was left feeling “suffocated, unsure and scared” during the incident, describing it as a distressing and unexpected […]

Thousands Block Road to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium as World Cup Kick-Off Approaches Thousands of protesters blocked a major avenue leading to Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca for several hours on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins at the iconic venue. The demonstration, led largely by teachers affiliated with the National Coordinator […]

Wembanyama’s 32 Points Lead Spurs Past Knicks in NBA Finals Thriller as Trump Booed in Attendance French star Victor Wembanyama delivered a dominant 32-point performance to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115–111 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals on Monday night, snapping New York’s 13-game winning streak in dramatic […]

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Proposed $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Calling It an Unlawful Tax A federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump’s controversial $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority by imposing what amounted to a tax without congressional approval. The decision was issued by U.S. District […]

Trump Booed at NBA Finals as First Sitting U.S. President to Attend Championship Game President Donald Trump was met with a mixed reception, including audible boos from sections of the crowd, as he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York on Monday night, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend a […]

Five Injured in Stabbing Incident at New York’s Penn Station Five people have been injured following a stabbing incident at New York City’s Penn Station, according to officials, prompting a swift police response at one of the country’s busiest transit hubs. Authorities said the incident occurred inside the major transportation complex, which serves thousands of […]

US economy adds 172,000 jobs as labor market shows signs of stabilizing The United States economy added 172,000 jobs last month, coming in stronger than economists had expected and suggesting that the labor market may be stabilizing after a period of uneven growth. The latest employment data indicates continued job creation across key sectors, reinforcing […]

US Senate approves $70 billion immigration enforcement package amid Republican divisions The US Senate has approved a $70 billion funding package to support President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda, after a lengthy day of voting that exposed sharp divisions within the Republican Party over related policy measures. The legislation, passed following an extended series of […]

Senate Republicans pass $70 billion immigration enforcement package amid internal divisions The U.S. Senate has passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package after Republicans overcame deep internal disagreements, delivering a major legislative victory for President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda.The bill, which provides funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE and Border Patrol, was approved […]

New Review Warns Excessive Screen Time May Permanently Alter Children’s Brain Development A new review of existing scientific literature suggests that excessive screen use in children may lead to lasting changes in brain structure and function, raising renewed concerns among researchers and parents about long-term developmental effects.A newly published paper, highlighted , warns that high […]

Martin Scorsese Faces Backlash After Endorsing AI Tool He Calls “Creatively Freei Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese is facing backlash from sections of the film industry after endorsing a generative artificial intelligence tool he described as “creatively freeing,” sparking renewed debate over AI’s role in filmmaking and its impact on creative professionals. Scorsese recently revealed that […]

Israel and Lebanon Agree Ceasefire Framework Conditional on Hezbollah Halting Attacks Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire framework aimed at reducing hostilities along their border, but the arrangement is contingent on a complete cessation of attacks by the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, according to the U.S. State Department. The announcement follows U.S.-mediated […]

GRAMMY-WINNING DISNEY HITMAKER PEABO BRYSON DIES AT 75 Two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson, best known for his unforgettable performances on Disney classics A Whole New World and Beauty and the Beast, has died at the age of 75 following complications from a stroke. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully […]

CRYPTO CRIME TURNS VIOLENT AS ‘GODFATHER’ PLEADS GUILTY IN KIDNAPPING PLOT A California cryptocurrency entrepreneur known as “The Godfather” has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a violent kidnapping attempt linked to a massive Bitcoin theft, underscoring growing concerns that cryptocurrency-related crimes are increasingly spilling into the physical world. Federal authorities say 25-year-old Adam Iza admitted this […]

North Carolina Police Officer Fired After Viral Video Shows Repeated Punching of Woman During Arrest A police officer in Shelby, North Carolina, has been fired after home-security camera footage appeared to show him repeatedly punching a woman during an arrest, sparking public outrage and an official investigation. The footage, which circulated widely online, shows a […]

Donald Trump has said he is considering replacing the remaining musical performances planned for America’s 250th birthday celebrations with a large “Make America Great Again” rally after several artists withdrew from the event. The controversy centers on the Freedom 250 concert series and the Great American State Fair, which are scheduled to take place on […]

A drag performer known as Pattie Gonia has called on outdoor clothing company Patagonia to withdraw a lawsuit accusing the performer of trademark infringement and claiming the act is causing “irreparable” damage to its brand. The dispute centres on the use of the name “Pattie Gonia,” which Patagonia alleges is confusingly similar to its trademarked […]

A California mother says she was tricked out of thousands of dollars after receiving a phone call that sounded exactly like her daughter in distress—an incident she now believes was powered by artificial intelligence in a growing wave of “voice cloning” scams. The woman told reporters that she received an urgent call from someone who […]

A proposal reportedly being pushed by allies of President Donald Trump could see his image appear on a new $250 U.S. bill, in what would mark a dramatic break from long-standing American currency traditions and spark legal and political controversy. According to reporting cited by the Washington Post, unnamed Treasury employees said officials within the […]

A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a ground test in Florida after the company said it had “experienced an anomaly” during a hotfire procedure ahead of an upcoming satellite launch.The incident happened at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station during a static engine-firing test of the company’s New Glenn rocket. Dramatic footage shared online showed the […]

Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials have warned that military action remains a possibility if diplomatic efforts fail, saying “option B” a return to combat operations is still under consideration amid fragile negotiations with Iran. U.S. and Iranian negotiators are discussing a tentative framework that could extend the current ceasefire for 60 days while broader […]

“WASIAN” IDENTITY TREND GAINS SOCIAL MEDIA TRACTION, SPARKS DEBATE OVER RACE AND REPRESENTATION The term “Wasian,” commonly used to describe individuals of mixed White and Asian heritage, has gained renewed attention online after rapidly rising across social media platforms in recent months, fueled by pop culture visibility and viral content. Although the term has existed […]