A powerful explosion at a fireworks factory in central China has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for a swift and thorough investigation. The blast occurred on Monday afternoon in Liuyang, a major fireworks manufacturing hub under the administration of Changsha, the capital of Hunan province.

Fashion’s biggest night came and went in style. The 2026 Met Gala, which had a theme of “Costume Art,” celebrated the historic partnership between the two branches of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Costume Institute May 4. And Sabrina Carpenter and Rihanna were among the stars who understood the assignment with their interpretations of

President Donald Trump’s campaign to politically punish Republicans who stand in his way moves through Indiana on Tuesday, when seven… President Donald Trump’s campaign to politically punish Republicans who stand in his way moves through Indiana on Tuesday, when seven state senators face Trump-backed primary challengers. In neighboring Ohio, primaries for U.S. Senate and governor

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court panel expressed skepticism on Monday over the legitimacy of President Donald Trump’s administration appointing top federal prosecutors for extended periods of time without U.S. Senate approval. Questions about the practice arose before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as it considered a judge’s decision that First

The first Monday in May is upon us, which means the 2026 Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night of the year, is too. The coveted event sees flocks of celebrities gather at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in fancy outfits, eat dinner, and definitely don’t break the rules and take selfies in the bathroom. Getting on

“We stand for civil discourse and against censorship,” said Pulitzer Administrator Marjorie Miller ahead of the announcements, which honored coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies. “Unfortunately, this bears repeating now, as media access to the White House and Pentagon is restricted, free speech is challenged in the streets, and the

Lauren Sánchez Bezos arrived at the Met Gala on Monday night sans her very notable plus one. Jeff Bezos did not walk the iconic Met steps at this year’s event, despite the fact that he and his wife are honorary chairs for fashion‘s biggest night. And the duo is not only appearing alongside co-chairs Beyoncé,

Investors always stop and take notice when Warren Buffett speaks about the stock market. There’s one simple reason for this: The billionaire, who guided Berkshire Hathaway‘s investment decisions for 60 years, over that time delivered market-beating returns. While the S&P 500 posted a compounded annual gain of about 10%, Berkshire Hathaway’s return topped 19%. So

David Anthony Burke, better known as the musician d4vd, was arrested Thursday afternoon at a rental home in the Hollywood Hills. Law enforcement officials, including the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and U.S. Marshals, breached the residence to take the artist into custody. The 18-year-old musician, recognized for hits like “Feel It” from the Amazon

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos continues trying to ingratiate himself with Trump…and so do his companies.John Locher/AP Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. “Who would you never invite back to the Met Gala?”  That’s what Late Late Show host James Corden

Russia’s Defense Ministry declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but it threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt the Victory Day festivities. The Defense Ministry said in a statement Monday that it

US President Donald Trump threatened that Iran would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if US vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz during an interview with FOX News on Monday. “We have more weapons and ammunition at a much higher grade than we had before,” Trump said. “We have the best

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the international order could be “rebuilt out of Europe” as he joined other world leaders at a major summit on the future of the continent.  Mr Carney is the first non-European leader to have been invited to a meeting of the European Political Community (EPC), held in Armenia’s

Something happened Saturday that most leaders recognized immediately—not because they follow finance, but because they’ve lived some version of it. Greg Abel walked onto the stage at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 2, 2026, to run his first Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting as CEO. Seated in the front row, in

Credit: Getty Images A content creator named Meredith Lynch, who is a fan favorite online, is speaking out about the Met Gala tonight, and some online are pointing out who “liked” the post. A recent video she uploaded mentioned Jeff Bezos‘ involvement in the event. If you aren’t aware, the Amazon founder and his wife

The steps of Manhattan’s Metropolitan Museum of Art aren’t the only red carpet you should be paying attention to for tonight’s Met Gala. Over the years, the entrances to the hotels where the stars get ready have become the place to get a first look at the celebrities in their headlining-making ensembles. And with a

The Binhai library, often called China’s most beautiful, is breathtaking. Swirling shelves of books rise in gravity-defying stacks to a high ceiling in a light-dappled room: a modern cathedral to learning. No wonder the library, in Tianjin, an eastern city, has become a favourite photo stop for glammed-up young folk posting to social media. But

The release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrived at an almost symbolic moment, namely just days before the Met Gala 2026, which will not only be the last one held under Anna Wintour’s reign as Queen of Vogue, but also the first to be sponsored by the billionaire couple Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez

The most exuberant farewell event—a dance party at the White House—took place on January 6th. It was a freezing night, and people shivered outside as they waited to get past security. There were campaign donors and loyal staffers in the crowd, but also a starry list of entertainment executives, musicians, actors, and athletes: Barry Diller,