Author: Justin M. Larson
Faced with the task of defending President Donald Trump’s trade policies, top US authorities told an American court that any attempt to constrain the president’s powers to use trade and impose tariffs could – among other things – lead to another eruption of conflict between India and Pakistan, endangering the lives of millions. Reiterating Trump’s claim – rejected repeatedly by India – that he mediated between India and Pakistan, they asserted that a “tenuous” ceasefire was achieved only after the president interceded and offered both countries trading access to the US.Trump himself had earlier said that he threatened to stop…
President Trump has stopped some critical products and technologies made only in the United States from flowing to China, flexing the government’s power over global supply chains. Source link
NEW DELHI: Sales of heavy construction equipment, a key barometer of growth of infrastructure projects, such as roads and highways, airports, ports, industrial parks and mining, grew at its slowest in the last financial year. Restrictions on the announcement of new projects due to election rules as well as a slowdown in ongoing central and state projects, led to a contraction in demand.Against healthy double-digit growths recorded previously, the industry saw a 3% rise in FY25, with purchases of heavy equipment slowing down uncharacteristically. The Rs 86,000 crore construction equipment industry, a key contributor to almost all the large infrastructure…
Actress and producer Deborra-Lee Furness has opened up publicly for the first time since her separation from Hollywood star Hugh Jackman, describing the end of their 27-year marriage as “a profound wound that cuts deep.”In a statement shared with the Daily Mail, Furness, expressed empathy for others facing similar struggles. “My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,” she said.Jackman, best known for his roles in Deadpool & Wolverine and The Greatest Showman, married Furness in 1996. The couple was one of Hollywood’s power duos until their surprise separation in 2023. Reflecting…
Josh Magennis concedes he is disappointed not to have featured in Michael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland squadJosh Magennis has opened up on the difficult conversation he had with Michael O’Neill as he was frozen out of the Northern Ireland squad.The experienced striker and King of Lyon was not named in the panel for the friendlies against Switzerland and Sweden in March and he’s also been left out of the squad for the friendlies against Denmark and Iceland in June due to injury. Source link
With the design overhaul that’s coming this year, Apple plans to rename all of its operating systems, reports Bloomberg. Going forward, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS will be identified by year, rather than by version number. We’re not going to be getting iOS 19, we’re getting iOS 26. iOS 26 will be accompanied by iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26 instead of iPadOS 19, macOS 16, tvOS 19, watchOS 12, and visionOS 3. Changing the name of the operating systems will introduce consistency across the lineup, rather than having several disparate numbers that…
Brook’s first outing as white-ball captain comes after twin disasters at 2023 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy Source link
Elon Musk on Thursday announced that he is stepping down from his role as a top adviser to US President Donald Trump, concluding his tenure as a special government employee tasked with leading a high-profile push to streamline federal bureaucracy.’My scheduled time comes to an end’Taking to X, he wrote, “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.”A White House official, speaking on…
The billionaire has made clear he is frustrated with the obstacles he encountered as he tried to upend the federal bureaucracy. Source link
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favorOdds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.The Powerball jackpot rose to $189 million for the Wednesday, May 28 drawing after no one won the top prize on Monday, May 26.If someone matches all five numbers and the Powerball on Wednesday, they can choose a one-time cash payment of $83.1 million.There have been three Powerball jackpot winners in 2025, most recently on April 26, when a person from Kentucky won…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) “Based on a true story” — this is surely one of the most chilling aspects we see, especially in a horror or thriller movie, which makes us feel that “Oh my gosh!” moment. Such true crime stories create an emotional impact on audiences that can never be achieved through a fictional or fabricated narrative.(Picture Courtesy: Facebook)“I believe it is a topic that needs to be spoken” – Tovino Thomas about ‘Narivetta’Tovino Thomas’ recent film ‘Narivetta’ re-tells the story of the 2003 Muthanga incident. The film is inspired by real-life events, though it is not a direct retelling…
Liverpool face competition for Bayer Leverkusen winger Florian Wirtz from Real Madrid, Arsenal told fee for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, while Manchester United and Chelsea’s pursuit of Ipswich forward Liam Delap intensifies.Real Madrid are pushing to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Florian Wirtz now his former boss Xabi Alonso has been unveiled as new manager of Los Blancos, despite the 22-year-old Germany international strongly tipped to join Liverpool. (AS – in Spanish), externalNewcastle are ready to make their first moves in a crucial summer, with bids for Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, 24, and Brentford’s 25-year-old Cameroon forward…
Apple is going to change how it names its next set of major operating systems, Bloomberg reports. Instead of just notching up the version number, Apple will instead mark them by year. However, the numbers will apparently align with the year after the one the update is actually released in, similar to cars. That means that the next big iOS update will be iOS 26 instead of iOS 19. Bloomberg says that other upcoming name changes include iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.Apple plans to officially announce the change at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC),…
Coach Tim Paine described Overton as a top priority signing after his success in the BBL last season Source link
Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan NEW DELHI: India’s foodgrain production is estimated to have increased 6.6%, the fastest pace of expansion in the last eight years, to reach a new high of 354 million tonne (MT) in 2024-25. All major crops, including paddy, wheat, maize, groundnuts and soybean, reported record output during the crop year. Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attributed the all-time record foodgrain output in 2024-25 to the Centre’s farmer-friendly policies, including fair pricing, loss compensation and low-interest loans, and their proper implementation by state governments.”Overall foodgrain production is increasing continuously…Pulses and oilseeds output has to…
A federal judge in Massachusetts had ordered officials to “facilitate” his return. The United States is still holding a group of other deportees at a base in Djibouti. Source link
Consumer Boycotts target DEI retreats—are they working? What we know.Consumer boycotts are targeting companies like Amazon and Target, who’ve rolled back DEI initiatives, but are they working? Here’s what we know.A leader in the Black faith community who has been spearheading a consumer boycott of Target is expanding his group’s efforts to put pressure on another retailer he said has retreated from diversity, equity and inclusion.Next up is an electronic protest of Dollar General starting immediately. The protest will entail flooding the discount retailer’s email account and phone lines and a social media campaign to get it to change course.At…
Directed by Karan Sharma and headlined by Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, the latest comedy drama ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ continues to maintain a steady pace at the box office. Although the weekdays have seen a drop in business after the opening weekend, the movie has managed to cross the Rs. 40 crore mark in 6 days, according to the Sacnilk report.‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ box office update day 6The early estimates show that on Wednesday, which was day 6 for the movie, the movie was able to mint Rs. 3.25 crore, which is a drop from the day 5 collection (Thursday),…
“I like people having options, it’s healthy,” Bellamy said.”He’s not ready for our squad yet. It’s something he’d like to go and have a look at, but I like to think we have done our work as well.”At the end the decision will be his. He knows where we are and where he is. He’s not ready for first-team football with us at this moment.”It’s his decision. I’ve known him since he was very young and I know his family really well. Whatever he does will be the right thing for him, it’s not a problem.”Canada boss Jesse Marsch has…
It seems that Apple is giving its operating systems a significant overhaul this year, and not just on the visual and usability fronts. It was expected that the next major versions of iOS and iPadOS would be followed by the number 19, Macs would move onto macOS 15 and so on. That would continue the numbering system Apple has used for many years.That could be about to change, according to Bloomberg. The next versions of the operating systems may be earmarked by the year, according to the publication’s sources. That means we could soon see the debut of iOS 26,…
Bangladesh fall away for 164 in pursuit of 202 in the first T20I in Lahore Source link
The runners and riders in the North Group as the T20 Blast prepares to get underway Source link
All the contenders in the South Group, as the Vitality Blast returns for the 2025 season Source link
Enzo Maresca’s personnel and tactical changes masterminded Chelsea’s comeback to lift the Conference League trophy with an ultimately dominant 4-1 win over Real Betis in Wroclaw.The Blues had floundered for 45 minutes and were deservedly behind at the break after Isco, who ran the opening period, delivered a no-look assist to tee up Abde Ezzalzouli before he powered in the opener inside nine minutes. The beleaguered Malo Gusto was the fall-guy at half-time as the first of Blues boss Maresca’s changes. Reece James’ introduction in his place was much needed, and the skipper led the charge after the head coach’s…
