Police were searching for teens behind San Diego mosque shooting before the bloodshed began

SAN DIEGO, May 18 – A deadly shooting at a mosque in San Diego has shaken the local Muslim community and raised troubling questions about whether the violence could have been prevented. Authorities revealed that police officers were already searching for two teenagers connected to the attack before gunfire erupted at the Islamic Center of San … Read more

OpenAI defeats Elon Musk’s lawsuit, removes obstacle to IPO

OAKLAND, California, May 18 – A California federal jury has ruled in favor of OpenAI in a closely watched legal fight brought by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, delivering a major victory to the artificial intelligence company and potentially reshaping the future of the rapidly expanding AI industry. The verdict, announced on Monday, concluded a dramatic … Read more

Republican Senator Cassidy loses re-election to Trump retribution campaign

May 16 – Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy’s political career suffered a major setback Saturday after the two-term Republican failed to secure re-election in the state’s closely watched Senate primary. The loss marked a significant victory for President Trump’s ongoing effort to reshape the Republican Party by targeting officials who opposed him during key moments of … Read more

North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

NEW YORK, May 16 – Thousands of commuters across the New York metropolitan region faced major disruption Saturday after workers at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter rail system in North America, launched a strike that forced the complete suspension of train services. The shutdown follows months of tense labor negotiations between … Read more

China’s Xi hails trade progress in Trump summit, sends Taiwan warning

BEIJING, May 14 – Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump opened a closely watched summit in Beijing on Thursday with both leaders signaling cautious optimism on trade, while deep divisions over Taiwan and global security continued to cast a shadow over relations between the world’s two largest economies. The meeting marks Trump’s … Read more

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

WASHINGTON, May 12 – New inflation data released in May showed that American consumers faced another difficult month in April as energy prices climbed rapidly during the Iran conflict. Rising gasoline prices, increasing grocery bills, and mounting pressure on household budgets are now creating fresh concerns about the strength of the U.S. economy and the … Read more

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

May 10 – British pop superstar Dua Lipa has launched a major legal battle against Samsung Electronics, accusing the global technology company of using her image without permission to promote and sell television sets across the United States. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in California, seeks at least $15 million in damages and … Read more

Marco Rubio visits Vatican amid growing tensions between Trump and Pope Leo XIV

VATICAN CITY, May 7 – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to the Vatican on Thursday in an effort to reinforce diplomatic ties between Washington and the Holy See after weeks of tension sparked by President Donald Trump’s public criticism of Pope Leo XIV. The visit came at a sensitive moment for both governments, … Read more

Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can’t keep up with higher oil prices

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 2 – Spirit Airlines, once known for redefining budget air travel in the United States, announced it was shutting down operations permanently after more than 30 years in service. The airline confirmed it had begun an immediate and orderly wind down, canceling all remaining flights and suspending customer support as … Read more

King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress

WASHINGTON, April 28 – King Charles III used a landmark address before the United States Congress to reaffirm the enduring partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States, blending historical reflection with subtle but pointed messages about global cooperation. Marking 250 years since American independence, the British monarch framed the once-divided nations as architects … Read more