Trump says ‘probably’ when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain
Humaira Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said “maybe” on Thursday when asked whether he would consider withdrawing U.S. troops from Italy and Spain, a day after he announced that Washington was considering reducing the number of military personnel in Germany. Trump harshly criticized NATO allies for not sending navies to help open the…
21st annual Dick Vitale Gala focused on pediatric cancer research
1 / 31 Photos from 21st annual Dick Vitale Gala for pediatric cancer research The 21st Annual Dick Vitale Gala was held on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota. 1 / 31 Photos from 21st annual Dick Vitale Gala for pediatric cancer research The 21st Annual Dick Vitale Gala was held on…
His boss believes! Can this Bundesliga player become a wonder striker?
“One miracle is not enough to keep the team ahead, it takes two miracles,” Heidenheim’s Frank Schmidt said in early March, when his team had just lost to Werder and were now eight points behind the relegation play-offs. In recent weeks, however, one striker has remained hopeful of a double miracle. Budou Chivchivadze barely played…
The Bezos of it all: The Met Gala’s billionaire moment
The annual Met Gala, held on Monday, May 4 this year, has been the focus of controversy. Is Karl Lagerfeld too problematic to be the subject of 2023? Is TikTok, which has just been deemed a national security threat by the U.S. government, a suitable sponsor for the 2024 gala? How small can a designer…
China dominates the world’s lithium supply. The U.S. just found 328 years’ worth in its own backyard
Lithium is everywhere: It’s in the batteries that power the device you’re reading this article on. It powers electric vehicles (EVs). It’s in your headphones, power tools, and TV remote controls. Simply put, lithium powers modern life. Because of this element’s ubiquity, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) deemed it a critical mineral in November. While…
Celtics, 76ers set for winner-take-all game 7
Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (56-26, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET Line: Celtics -7.5; Over/Under 205.5 Eastern Conference First Round: Series tied 3-3 advertise Bottom line: The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers square off in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first round. In…
Democratic senators warn Trump administration against taking ‘any illegal activity’ to stymy voting
Nearly 30 Democratic senators are warning two government agencies against “any illegal activity” to enforce President Trump’s March executive order aimed at forcing states to verify citizenship to vote. Voting rights are already limited to U.S. citizens, with the Constitution leaving it to states to decide how to conduct elections. But a March order by…
North Texas man executed as his cousin claims ‘I was the killer’ in fatal 2008 robbery
A North Texas man who claimed he was not the gunman in a fatal robbery that left two people dead nearly 18 years ago and said prosecutors misused rap lyrics he wrote to secure the death penalty was executed Thursday night. James Broadnax was pronounced dead at 6:47 p.m. after receiving a lethal injection at…
Reign evens series with 5-1 win over Firebirds in Game 2
ONTARIO, Calif. — In desperate times like the playoffs, there’s a desperate need to win. In a five-game series, every game matters. With the possibility of falling 2-0 and losing two home games, the Ontario Reign understood the importance of a win tonight – and they took action. advertise The Reign defeated the Coachella Valley…
Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact
Ukrainian drones are attacking oil facilities deep inside Russia, producing plumes of smoke visible from space and bringing toxic rain to tourist destinations on the Black Sea. The attacks were aimed at cutting Moscow’s oil exports, its main source of funding for its brutal invasion of Ukraine. But so far the economic impact is unclear,…
