Iran announced on Saturday that it had seized a Marshall Islands‑flagged oil tanker while it was transiting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, citing violations that included the transport of an illegal consignment. The vessel was intercepted in the narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf
Todd Snider, a veteran singer‑songwriter known for his sharp wit and storytelling, died on Friday at the age of 59, according to a statement from Rolling Stone. Snider, who emerged from the Austin music scene in the early 1990s, was widely credited with helping to define the alt‑country
President Donald Trump on Friday announced a proposal to reduce tariffs on a broad range of grocery items, including coffee, beef, bananas and tomatoes, in an effort to ease the pressure of rising food costs on American consumers. The move comes as the administration faces criticism that its trade measures
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a nationally televised address later this week, focusing on the growing affordability challenges facing American families. The speech comes amid rising consumer prices, persistent wage stagnation, and heightened public debate over the federal government’s role in easing cost pressures. In the same
Scientists monitoring the Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano located about 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, have updated their eruption forecast, indicating that a new eruption is most likely to occur between mid‑2026 and late‑2026. The revision follows a year‑long series of observations that suggest the
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny captured the top honor at Thursday night’s 2025 Latin Grammy Awards, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. His genre‑blending album "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" was named Album of the Year, marking the most prestigious accolade of the ceremony. The
Samsung Electronics is reportedly prioritising the price point of its upcoming Galaxy S26 flagship over the inclusion of a larger battery, according to industry sources cited by SamMobile. The shift comes as the company’s 2025 product line continues a trend toward ever‑thinner designs, with most of its smartphones
Rockstar Games confirmed that its acclaimed western action‑adventure title, Red Dead Redemption, will receive a free update next month that extends the game to current‑generation consoles, mobile devices, and the streaming platform Netflix. The announcement follows a brief ESRB rating slip that hinted at an upcoming expansion, prompting
Six people were killed and dozens more wounded in Kyiv on Saturday after a coordinated missile and drone strike hit residential districts, officials said. The attack, described by local authorities as a "wicked" assault, damaged multiple apartment blocks and caused fires that forced residents to evacuate their homes.
Arianna Grande was attending the Asian premiere of the musical "Wicked: For Good" in Singapore on Thursday night when a man briefly seized her on the red carpet, an incident that quickly went viral online. The suspect, identified as Johnson Wen, was detained by security personnel and later
A wildlife photographer on a whale‑watching excursion off the coast of Seattle captured striking video and photos of a pod of killer whales (orcas) hunting a seal that fled by climbing onto the stern of her boat. The footage, recorded on a clear morning in late spring, shows the
Underdog Network, a prominent provider of fantasy football analysis, released its Week 11 rankings on Sunday, offering a comprehensive snapshot of player values as the NFL season reaches its midpoint. The list, titled “The Blueprint,” aims to guide managers in making informed decisions for upcoming lineups and waiver wire pickups.