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,

May 4, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – The latest Weekly Federal Tracker from Liaison Strategies shows the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, maintaining a double-digit lead over the Pierre Poilievre Conservatives. If a federal election were held today among decided and leaning voters, the Liberals would receive 45% of the vote, followed by

Market Closed – Nyse 04:00:14 2026-05-01 pm EDT 5-day change 1st Jan Change 710,300.00 USD -0.22% +0.79% -5.90% Published on 05/04/2026 at 03:29 am EDT MT Newswires © MT Newswires – 2026 DurationAuto.2 months3 months6 months9 months1 year2 years5 years10 yearsMax. PeriodDayWeek Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and its subsidiaries are engaged in diverse business activities, including

Danaher (NYSE: DHR) has generated investment returns of around 200,000% over the last 40 years, outpacing the broader stock market by several multiples. The firm remains less famous than the major technology giants, but its record of creating value for shareholders ranks among the best in the world. Since its move into manufacturing in 1984,

This is a humanitarian gesture, says Trumppublished at 06:55 BST 06:55 BST Image source, ReutersImage caption, Donald Trump and his son, Donald Jr, in Washington DC last night Here is the full post from Donald Trump, published at 21:35 BST on Sunday (16:35 ET). Countries from all over the World, almost all of which are

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s vow to shrink America’s military deployment in Germany has put a new spotlight on the U.S. role in Europe. There are usually 80,000 to 100,000 troops on the continent, with more than 36,000 in Germany. The Pentagon announced Friday that it would remove 5,000 troops from Germany, and Trump

Rudy Giuliani, the former personal lawyer for former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks to the press on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Alex Wong | Getty Images Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was in “critical but stable condition” in

The Ateela 2 Oil Tanker boat navigates the sea on April 28, 2026 on Qeshm Island, Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Asghar Besharati | Getty Images Oil prices fell in choppy trade Monday, as market participants assess U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement to “free” ships that have been trapped due to the closure of

The annual Berkshire Hathaway stockholders meeting over the weekend all but confirmed what the investment conglomerate will look like Post-Warren Buffett. The answer is…not that different. The First Berkshire Hathaway Stockholders Meeting Post-Warren Buffett As soon as it was announced Buffett was retiring, the first meeting with Abel in charge was always going to be