U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: May 03, 2026
Today: May 03, 2026

Politics

Crime|Political|US|World

Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?

President Donald Trump is calling for unity after what he says he feels was a third assassination attempt

Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Indiana GOP lawmakers defied Trump on redistricting. Now GOP voters may thwart his push for revenge

Indiana GOP lawmakers defied Trump on redistricting. Now GOP voters may thwart his push for revenge

Indiana GOP lawmakers defied Trump on redistricting. Now GOP voters may thwart his push for revenge
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?

TMZ is making a splash in Washington, D.C., bringing its Hollywood-style paparazzi tactics to politics

TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6%, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has produced viral moments that were funny, cringeworthy or undeniably tense and that endure across social media

Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails

US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails

US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip

The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's president at China's behest, the State

US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse
Europe|Political|World

At far-right event, France's Bardella targets Spain over migrant amnesty

France's far-right National Rally would reintroduce border controls and seek to limit Europe’s free‑movement zone to EU

At far-right event, France's Bardella targets Spain over migrant amnesty
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over
Election|Political|US|World

Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion

Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the US House of Representatives Tuesday, staving off a high-stakes vote on whether she should be forced out of Congress. CNN's Annie Grayer has the details.

Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion
Asia|Political|World

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says

Myanmar's new president is considering "good things" for detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand's foreign minister said on Wednesday, as the

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says
Europe|World

Ukraine wants a Zelenskyy-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts

Kyiv’s top diplomat says Ukraine is pushing for direct talks between President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin

Ukraine wants a Zelenskyy-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts
Business|Economy|US|World

Trump mulls extending shipping waiver to ease US oil shipments, Axios reports

U.S.

Trump mulls extending shipping waiver to ease US oil shipments, Axios reports
Science|Technology

Trump says Anthropic is 'shaping up,' open to deal with Pentagon

U.S.

Trump says Anthropic is 'shaping up,' open to deal with Pentagon
Business|Economy|Finance|Interview|US|World

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about inflation and birthright citizenship

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about inflation and birthright citizenship

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about inflation and birthright citizenship
Uncategorized

Virginia voters to decide on new House map with major midterm implications

Virginia voters to decide on new House map with major midterm implications

Virginia voters to decide on new House map with major midterm implications
MidEast|Political|World

Israel, Lebanon to hold second round of talks in Washington on Thursday

Israeli and Lebanese representatives will hold talks in Washington on Thursday, a U.S.

Israel, Lebanon to hold second round of talks in Washington on Thursday
Arts|Crime|Election|Environment|Finance|Food|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade

The head of one of Taiwan's top business groups said on Monday both Beijing and Taipei should leave politics out of resuming normal trade and tourism exchanges, after

Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade
Business|Election|Finance|World

Poll shows falling support for New Zealand National Party and Prime Minister Luxon

A newly released poll showed support has fallen further for New Zealand's ruling National Party and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, as he continues to face questions

Poll shows falling support for New Zealand National Party and Prime Minister Luxon
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president

Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday, as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government in

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president
Business|Economy|Political|World

Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says

All ships can sail through the Strait of Hormuz but this needs to be coordinated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (

Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says
Business|Economy|Finance

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

By Timothy Aeppel, Nicholas P.

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months. 

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Friday he had the full support of his party's lawmakers, responding to media reports that some members will push for a

New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed migration and closer cooperation on returns, border security and tackling people smuggling networks in a meeting with Syrian

UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president
Political|US|World

Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended.

Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended
Crime|Election|Health|Political|US

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career

Virginia’s former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is accused of killing himself and his wife while their children were home

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career
Crime|Political|US|World

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say
Business|Economy|Political|World

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover

A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

On birthright citizenship, Trump's restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock

President Donald Trump took the short trip from the White House to the U.S.

On birthright citizenship, Trump's restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock
Political|US|World

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’
Crime|Political|US

Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say

U.S.

Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say
Crime|Political|World

Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities

Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes on Friday that the military said had targeted militant "infrastructure" in Lebanon's capital, as the

Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says

Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are setting new records and the dollar is down for a ninth consecutive day to its weakest levels since

Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget

Ukraine's parliament passed one of a handful of tax laws on Tuesday as part of reforms required by the International Monetary Fund, lawmakers said, with more

Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder
Arts

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

Democrats are boasting of eye-popping fundraising hauls in some of this year's most competitive Senate contests

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban

Investors are banking on a positive new chapter for Hungary as incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar insists there is no time to waste following his

Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine deploys new combat model, commander says Russian-held areas recaptured

Ukraine's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it was introducing a new model of operations integrating drone warfare with infantry activity and pointed to successes announced by

Ukraine deploys new combat model, commander says Russian-held areas recaptured
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
Business|Election|Political|US

Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to intervene in a scrambled California governor’s race

Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to intervene in a scrambled California governor’s race

Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to intervene in a scrambled California governor’s race
Arts|Business|Food|Political|Travel|World

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit

China on Sunday unveiled 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan, including easing tourist curbs, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales,

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
Political|US|World

Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting

Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting

Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday he hoped two former Polish ministers who were granted political asylum in Hungary would be sent home to face justice

Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers