President Donald Trump said Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping is “very happy” about improving conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, as both leaders prepare for a highly anticipated meeting in China. Strait Of Hormuz Reopening Cited As Trump Signals Progress In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote that “President Xi is very happy that

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a new tax targeting some of the most expensive homes in the city, a move that could impact billionaires including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Dell CEO Michael Dell. The proposal, part of a broader state budget plan, focuses on luxury properties that are not used as

ESPN.com Multiple Authors Apr 19, 2026, 12:36 PM Email Print Open Extended Reactions The stars are out at the 2026 NBA playoffs. Given that two series have started at Madison Square Garden and the Staples Center, it’s no surprise that the NBA playoffs has stars to spare. Celebrities have been a constant presence throughout the

Iran’s powerful parliament speaker said there has been “progress” in talks with Washington but that “fundamental” differences remain, while US President Donald Trump rejected what he called “blackmail” by Tehran after it again closed the Strait of Hormuz. “We are still far from the final discussion,” Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who is also Iran’s lead negotiator,

President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks. Ibogaine and other psychedelics remain banned under the federal government’s most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs. But the administration is taking steps to ease

Scholars and religious leaders disputed the view that Leo is trespassing when it comes to matters of armed conflict. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus delivered a series of blessings that included: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God.” The church has long grappled with such issues, and Leo

Russian President Vladimir Putin made his concerns about the economy public as he vented frustration at aides and demanded they come up with solutions. During a televised meeting on the economy Wednesday, he revealed that GDP shrank by combined 1.8% in January and February, adding that manufacturing, industrial production and construction were negative. “I expect

Kris Jenner’s facelift is allegedly not keeping up. The reality star is reportedly unhappy with her $100,000 facelift almost a year after getting the procedure done. According to RadarOnline, Jenner, 70, is looking into a “revision” after comparing her results to those of her fellow celebrities. “Kris Jenner’s facelift is already slipping,” a source told the outlet

Prime Minister Mark Carney/PMO By Kevin Lynch and Paul Deegan April 18, 2026 On April 28, 2025, Canadians elected a rookie politician, Mark Carney, as an MP and prime minister. Quite a journey from a distinguished career in business and central banking to leader of a moribund Liberal Party of Canada and the highest office

Warren Buffett Signature Attracts Top Dollars Also attracting top dollar since Buffett retired at the end of 2025 are memorabilia and autographs from the legendary investor. A recent RR Auctions sale saw a 2005 Berkshire Hathaway annual report signed by Buffett fetch $20,548. The sale price easily topped the $1,000 estimate. The softcover annual report

Joe Rogan truly had President Donald Trump’s back on Saturday. The world’s No. 1 bro-caster, who has expressed some buyer’s remorse over his endorsement of Trump, stood directly behind the president, who was seated at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office signing an executive order to ease restrictions on medical research and treatments using

Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize after the US leader captured Nicolas Maduro. By Al Jazeera staff, AFP and Reuters Published On 18 Apr 202618 Apr 2026 Venezuela’s main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says she has “no regrets” about giving US President Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal. Machado, the

Elon musk and the xAI logo. Vincent Feuray | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. Justice Department has told French law enforcement it will not assist with efforts to investigate tech billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing a letter from the DOJ’s Office of International Affairs,

Tehran, Iran – United States President Donald Trump’s announcements about securing major concessions from Tehran have riled supporters of the Iranian establishment, prompting rejections and clarifications from the authorities. Several current and former senior officials, state media and the Islamic Republic’s hardcore backers expressed anger, frustration, and confusion after the US leader made a series

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lauryn Muller was scrolling on social media when she saw a clip of President Donald Trump belittling California Gov. Gavin Newsom for having dyslexia. It stirred a well of emotion for the 18-year-old Muller, bringing back memories of her own struggles learning to read and the times she felt something was wrong

Fitness videos, makeup tutorials — and now a viral manifesto on the growing problems plaguing Russia. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A celebrity influencer’s direct warning to Vladimir Putin that his people might “snap” has prompted a rare acknowledgment of public criticism from the Kremlin.

The Sands International Film Festival opened Friday evening, marking a new milestone for the Scottish event: its fifth year in operations. “What nobody tells you at the start of new things is just how fragile beginnings can be,” Festival Director Ania Trzebiatowska said in her opening speech on Friday.  “Half of new ventures don’t make