‘Senior’s Day, Gold’s Gym’: RFK Jr shares workout snap with Arnold Schwarzenegger in Venice Beach The social media post follows Kennedy’s bizarre video workout with Kid Rock earlier this year The Independent UK · May 15
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press The Independent UK · May 15
Colorado governor commutes sentence of election denier Tina Peters Former election clerk who allowed unauthorized access to voting systems was convicted and sentenced to nine years The Guardian - US · May 15
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq end this week lower as tech stocks slide, Treasury yields and oil prices climb after Trump-Xi China summit disappoints investors - US stock market performance today May 15 Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq today: Wall Street experienced a sell-off on Friday, with major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones closing lower. Technology stocks led the declines as investors took profits, while rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns added pressure. Disappointment over the Trump-Xi summit… The Economic Times · May 15
Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, Israel says Israeli officials say an airstrike in Gaza has targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas’ military wing The Independent UK · May 15
Trump's Hantavirus Official Appointment Criticised: Penile Expert's Insufficient Public Health Experience Questioned The Trump administration faces criticism for appointing a urologist, Dr Brian Christine, to lead the hantavirus response, sparking concerns over qualifications and public trust amid the outbreak. International Business Times UK · May 15
Man pleads guilty in shooting death of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty in the 2021 shooting death of Young Dolph during a daytime ambush at a Memphis bakery The Independent UK · May 15
What to expect in Louisiana’s primaries and how it’s set to test Trump’s power This election marks the latest instance of Trump seeking to exact retribution from perceived political adversaries The Independent UK · May 15
Bruce Springsteen takes a hard pass at Chris Christie’s high-five attempt during NYC concert Former New Jersey governor is a longtime fan of Springsteen and has not let their dueling political views get in the way of his devotion to the musician The Independent UK · May 15
US stocks today: Dow Jones crashes 500 points on mounting inflation worries U.S. stocks pulled back from record highs as rising crude oil prices and surging Treasury yields triggered fresh inflation concerns. The selloff hit AI-driven tech stocks hardest, while markets reassessed rate hike risks under incoming Fed leadership, with geopolitical tensions and bond market signals dampening investor sentiment. The Economic Times · May 15
PHOTO ESSAY: Glitter, wings and whimsy: Black cosplayers turn Georgia woods into a fae wonderland Wearing gauzy wings and floaty dresses in a rainbow of colors, with glitter and rhinestones shimmering on their faces, Black cosplaying creatives gathered in a woodland clearing in central Georgia to celebrate whimsy and magic. The Independent UK · May 15
AOC plays coy on White House run as polling has her neck and neck with Kamala and she storms into Shapiro territory IN FOCUS: EXCLUSIVE: She’s gaining ground in the polls, campaigning for down-ballot Democrats and courting the party’s base. Eric Garcia breaks down what comes next for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez The Independent UK · May 15
Eric Trump Threatens to Sue Jen Psaki and MS NOW Over China Trip Segment Eric Trump threatened to sue Jen Psaki and MS NOW after the former White House press secretary aired a segment questioning his presence on President Donald Trump's trip to China while a Trump-linked company explored a deal involving a Chinese tech firm. Latin Times · May 15
International Business Times · May 15 Trump-Xi Summit Leaves Nvidia's China Chip Deal Stuck in Limbo: Report The fate of Nvidia's powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips in China remained unresolved Friday after Trump's visit to China ended without a breakthrough, according to a new report.
The Independent UK · May 15 DOJ plans to indict former Cuban president Raúl Castro, sources say The move comes amid heightened tensions as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against Cuba
The Independent UK · May 15 Trump ‘doesn’t feel optimistic’ jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be freed Trump believes Chinese leader Xi Jinping is seriously considering freeing a church pastor detained in China, but is less hopeful over the plight of Mr Lai
Barchart · May 15 Crude Oil Prices Surge on Concern of a Prolonged Disruption to Global Supplies June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Friday closed up +4.25 (+4.20%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0962 (+2.67%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Friday, with crude posting a 1.5-week high. Crude prices are surging as the lack of negotiations to end the US-Iran...
The Economic Times · May 15 Winner pays USD 9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry The auction on eBay was intended to revive an event that Buffett hosted for more than two decades that raised USD 53 million for the GLIDE Foundation homeless charity in San Francisco. This year's auction that wrapped up Thursday night also raised month for Curry's Eat.Learn.Play. Foundation that he established…
Latin Times · May 15 Trump Says He Tossed Iran Proposal After First Sentence: What Was in the Deal? President Donald Trump said he rejected Iran's latest proposal after reading only its opening line, a blunt sign that U.S.-Iran talks remain deadlocked over Tehran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and the terms for ending the war.
The Economic Times · May 15 Kyiv mourns as death toll from Russian attack in the Ukrainian capital rises to 24 The cruise missile hit the nine-story corner apartment block Thursday during what the Ukrainian air force said was Russia’s biggest barrage on the country of the full-scale invasion. Emergency workers finished digging through the rubble searching for victims after more than a day, Zelenskyy said on X.
The Economic Times · May 15 Trump plans statue park near National Mall, may trigger legal fight President Donald Trump is set to unveil a grand vision for West Potomac Park: the National Garden of American Heroes, a statue garden commemorating 250 influential Americans. While this project promises to celebrate national pride, it may face opposition from legal challenges related to D.C.'s rigorous development guidelines.
International Business Times UK · May 15 'I Just Throw It Away': Trump Dumps Iran's Nuclear Proposal at the First Sentence Donald Trump rejected Iran's nuclear proposal, demanding zero enrichment. The US-Iran ceasefire remains fragile, with economic stakes high as the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.
The Economic Times · May 15 POTUS: China is paying substantial tariffs, but we didn't discuss levies While Trump maintained the leaders this week spoke about "almost everything you can discuss, except for a reduction of tariffs," he did allow that the two sides outlined efforts to reduce the flow of precursor chemicals used in the production of fentanyl. Trump has cited fentanyl flows in imposing some…
We Got This Covered · May 15 ‘He’s like an amateur spy’: Donald Trump appears to get caught snooping in Xi Jinping’s private notebook but it’s not what it looks like Trump couldn't resist a sneak peek.