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‘We were all going through traumas under one roof’: the drag queen adoption drama inspired by real life
Daf James’s life was upended when he and his husband adopted three kids – and he knew he had to write about it. As Lost Boys & Fairies hits the screen, the writer and cast talk about queer lives, Welshness and what makes a family click. Lost Boys ...The Guardian - World -
What does the Dow's 40,000-point milestone say about the economy?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 40,000 points for the first time Thursday. Well-known brands like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and United Health fueled the latest milestone. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to discuss ...CBS News - Top stories -
The 'Uniparty' Is Real---but It Isn't What You Think
Democrats and Republicans aren’t overzealous about foreign intervention. They’re feckless about American leadership.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Bridgerton’s real life Lady Whistledown scandalised 18th-century society
The subversive work of Eliza Haywood, the feminist forerunner of the TV show’s gossip columnist, is about to be republished. She is the real-life Lady Whistledown, an eyebrow-raising female writer who penned a salacious anonymous gossip sheet that ...The Guardian - World -
The US has approved more flights for China, but the real winner is Russia
While it is certainly understandable that the Biden administration wishes to reestablish the bilateral services agreement with China, there is a better way to do so.The Hill - Politics - China -
Drake Bell's son inspired him to open up about abuse: 'These decisions are no longer for myself'
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell says becoming a father played a role in his decision to come forward and identify himself as a victim of child sexual abuse.NBC News - Top stories -
At a Cannes Film Festival of big swings and faceplants, real life takes a back seat
New movies from Andrea Arnold, Yorgos Lanthimos, Paul Schrader and Zambia's Rungano Nyoni strayed from expectations, scraping at the feel and texture of dreams.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Atlanta zoo set to return last giant pandas in US to China
Zoo Atlanta is preparing to send its giant pandas back to China, following suit with other states, the zoo confirmed Friday in a press release. “With the 2024 expiration of Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda agreement with China, preliminary plans are ...The Hill - Politics - China -
Americans still say real estate is the best long-term investment
For the twelfth consecutive year, Americans ranked real estate as the top long-term investment, according to Gallup.The Hill - Politics -
What did the inquiry say?
The report finds the infected blood scandal could and should have been largely avoided.BBC News - Top stories -
This Is What Worries Me About the Trump Trial
A terrible man is in the cross hairs of American justice, but immorality alone doesn’t make him a criminal.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
What's gone wrong for the Rangers -- and what can they do about it?
The Blueshirts raced out to a 3-0 lead, but the Hurricanes have roared back. Here are the troubling trends for New York heading into Game 6.ESPN - Sports -
Are the US and Chinese economies really about to start ‘decoupling’?
Experts say Biden’s tariffs on Chinese clean tech goods are not the trade-war move some fearFinancial Times - Business -
Slovak PM Fico between life and death after shooting, ally says
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is between life and death two days after an assassination attempt that sent shock waves across Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told public radio on Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
What Getting Shot in the U.S. Taught Me About the Dehumanization of Palestinians
The dehumanization of Palestinians has become a norm.The New York Times - Top stories -
What you need to know about qualifying for the 2024 Indianapolis 500
Kyle Larson is among 34 drivers entered for 33 starting spots.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Chris Mason: What the razzmatazz and promises tell you about Labour
Sir Keir Starmer has carefully crafted an image similar to previous Labour leader Sir Tony Blair.BBC News - Top stories -
FSA vs. HSA: What to Know About the Accounts to Pay Medical Costs
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts both have tax benefits, but both may also have drawbacks, two reports found.The New York Times - Business -
What the Chelsea Flower Show can teach you about investing
‘In my father’s view a portfolio should be like a garden — a real garden, not a show garden’Financial Times - World -
What to know about the new FLiRT COVID-19 variant
A new coronavirus variant is spreading through the U.S., according to the CDC. KP.2, also known as the "FLiRT" variant, is a mutation of the Omicron strain. Amira Roess, professor of global health and epidemiology at George Mason University, joins ...CBS News - Top stories - Covid -
What’s BlackRock Without Larry Fink? Shareholders Fret About Future.
Investors in the world’s biggest asset manager are asking how much more room it has to grow and who will drive that growth once its chief executive retires.The New York Times - Business -
Sean Combs Allegations: What We Know About Lawsuits and Raids
Raids at his homes in Los Angeles and Miami Beach were related to an inquiry that a federal official said was at least in part a human trafficking investigation.The New York Times - Top stories -
Seven Theories for Why Biden Is Losing (and What He Should Do About It)
It’s not the poll numbers that worry me, exactly. It’s the denial of what’s behind them.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
What to Know About Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s Acting President
Mr. Mokhber has long been involved in business conglomerates tied to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He must hold elections for a new president within 50 days.The New York Times - World -
What we know about the helicopter crash that killed Iran's president
Authorities have not yet given a cause for the crash that killed Iran's president and seven others.BBC News - Top stories -
What We Know About the Helicopter Crash That Killed Iran’s President
The deaths of two of Iran’s most high-profile leaders — President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian — come at a tumultuous time for the country.The New York Times - World -
What to Know About the ICC Arrest Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders
The International Criminal Court prosecutor requested arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Hamas leaders. Here is a closer look at the court and the warrant.The New York Times - World - Israel -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Leaks Reveal Impressive Sets And One Famous Horse
The Last of Us Season 2 is in production now in Canada, and with cameras rolling in public places, people are capturing footage and posting it online for everyone to see.. Footage posted online shows Bella Ramsey (Ellie) and Isabela Merced (Dina) ...GameSpot - Tech -
My real-estate agent says my house ‘smells like dog.’ Is this a ploy to lower the price?
“I have a very good nose, and it smells like the inside of an air freshener.”MarketWatch - Business -
What life is like in the world’s happiest country, from a 28-year-old who left the U.S. for Finland
Entrepreneur, content creator and U.S. expat Jade Ventoniemi shares why she loves living in Finland, the world's happiest country.CNBC - Business -
Why is the ICC seeking arrest warrants against the leaders of Israel and Hamas?
‘Reasonable grounds’ to believe that five individuals including Benjamin Netanyahu committed war crimes, prosecutor Karim Khan saysFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
US prisoners are being assigned dangerous jobs. But what happens if they are hurt or killed?
An Associated Press investigation into prison labor in the United States found that prisoners who are hurt or killed on the job are often being denied the rights and protections offered to other American workersABC News - Top stories -
'He put us back on our perch': What Klopp means to Liverpool
Sunday marks Jurgen Klopp's final game as Liverpool manager, an eight-season span that included a first-ever Premier League title and some unforgettable moments. He loved the city, and it loved him back.ESPN - Sports -
Ultra-processed US foods are ultra-bad for you. Here’s what to know
A growing number of grocery-store foods, from fruit-flavored yogurts to packaged bread, are being tied to health concerns. What are those weird ingredients in our favorite packaged foods?Shopping for yogurt, bread and granola bars might feel like ...The Guardian - World -
What the Dow Jones Hitting 40,000 Points Tells Us
The stock market isn’t the economy — but its record high refutes conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Top stories -
Spam, junk … slop? The latest wave of AI behind the ‘zombie internet’
Tech experts hope new term for carelessly automated AI webpages and images can illuminate its damaging impact. Your email inbox is full of spam. Your letterbox is full of junk mail. Now, your web browser has its own affliction: slop.. “Slop” is ...The Guardian - World -
May 17 is your last chance to claim your 2020 tax refund — the median payment is $932, IRS says
There is no late filing penalty if you're owed a tax refund. Roughly 940,000 taxpayers could surrender their 2020 refund payment if they don't file by May 17.CNBC - Business -
'We need it to be faster,' says Ukraine's ambassador about arms shipments
The Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. urged American leaders on Sunday to speed up shipments of arms and aid to the country as it struggles to defend against the Russian military. “There is no such thing as fast enough when we are up against such a ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
PM says 'day of shame' as he apologises to blood scandal victims
An inquiry concludes that thousands of people were failed repeatedly by the NHS and successive governments.BBC News - Top stories -
Iran state TV says 'no sign of life' detected at crash site of helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi, others
Iran state TV says 'no sign of life' detected at crash site of helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi, othersABC News - World - Iran