NEW YORK, June 27 (Reuters) – Wall Street continued its upward momentum on Friday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closing at record highs. Optimism surrounding potential trade agreements encouraged investors, while fresh economic data strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve may soon lower interest rates. However, stock gains were trimmed after President Donald Trump ended trade talks with Canada in response to its digital tax targeting technology companies. Despite that, all

NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde have long admired her for crafting emotionally resonant pop music. Her songs, to many, feel like expressions of liberation. On her latest album, it seems as though Lorde herself is embracing that feeling. Her fourth studio release, titled “Virgin,” marks her first in four years. This time, Lorde — born Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor — strips away the polish, leaving pop songs that feel unguarded and intensely personal. Lorde burst

India has reached a significant milestone in its ambitions to become a major player in space exploration as Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian astronaut to journey to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday. Shukla is part of the Axiom Space Mission 4, or Ax-4, a commercial mission launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission is managed by Axiom Space, a Texas-based company, in collaboration with SpaceX, the aerospace firm founded by Elon Musk. The crew

Zhangjiajie Caves Cleanup Amid Tourist Surge May and early June are often ideal months for exploring Zhangjiajie Forest Park, located in southwest China's Hunan province, before the sweltering summer weather sets in. This breathtaking park is known for its towering quartz-sandstone columns, which are believed to have inspired the incredible floating landscapes in the 2009 film “Avatar.” However, while throngs of tourists continue to pour in this year, a major cleanup effort is taking

Kyiv, Ukraine – A Persian term now evokes dread among millions of Ukrainians. "Shahed" – sometimes rendered as Shaheed or Shahid and originally denoting “martyr” or “witness” in Islamic scripture – is now associated with the triangular, explosive-laden drones of Iranian origin that have become a grim feature of life in war-torn Ukraine. Recommended Stories Can Israel tolerate Iran without nuclear weapons? Likelihood of Iranian strike on US bases in the Gulf appears minimal US-Iran

June 19 (Reuters) – Late Wednesday night, SpaceX’s powerful Starship rocket burst into flames during a test at the company's Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas. The incident marks another hurdle for Elon Musk’s ambitious plan to send humans to Mars. The explosion happened around 11 p.m. local time as the vehicle sat on a testing platform, gearing up for its tenth trial run. According to a statement from SpaceX, the event was due to a “major anomaly,” though no injuries were reported.

Відома українська співачка Оля Полякова, яка раніше казала, що під час другої вагітності набрала 22 кілограми, зараз знаходиться у чудовій фізичній формі. Вона часто ділиться знімками свого підтягнутого тіла в соцмережах та вирішила розповісти, як їй вдається підтримувати форму. Співачка звертає увагу на те, що регулярно дотримується певних звичок, які допомагають їй залишатися у гарній формі. "Хочу поділитися власними правилами стрункості. Перше — організуйте навколо себе режим фізичних

BERLIN, June 21 (Reuters) - At a Berlin market stall operated by the nonprofit group Topio, volunteers assist visitors in disconnecting their phones from major U.S. tech ecosystems. Since Donald Trump returned to the U.S. presidency, the number of people seeking their service has increased. Interest in European-based digital alternatives has risen noticeably over recent months, according to market analysis company Similarweb. Users increasingly seek out email, messaging, and even search tools

NEW YORK (AP) — What defines the ultimate song of summer? Is it an upbeat pop anthem? A track with a hook that refuses to leave your head? Does it need sunny buzzwords like “sunshine,” “summer,” or even “California” slipped into the lyrics? And let’s be honest — is it even possible to follow in the footsteps of Brian Wilson and his masterful summer hits? The truth is, determining the song of the summer is often up to individual taste — or ears, in this case. But The Associated Press considers

WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - The Sculptor galaxy, also known as NGC 253, shares many features with our own Milky Way. It has a spiral shape, and its size and mass are comparable. However, unlike our obscured view of the Milky Way from within, Sculptor can be observed clearly from Earth’s perspective. On Wednesday, astronomers unveiled an exceptionally detailed image of Sculptor, captured after 50 hours of observations using the Very Large Telescope in Chile, operated by the European Southern

The Nintendo Switch 2 makes a bold entrance, impressing out of the box. But once that initial excitement wanes, it’s up to the game lineup to keep players engaged and justify the investment. Sure, Mario Kart World remains an unbeatable multiplayer delight, and enhanced versions of Pokémon Scarlet/Violet and Zelda dazzle with their updated visuals on the new hardware. Still, beyond a modest £8 tech demo—Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour—there’s a noticeable scarcity of first-party launch titles

President Trump’s statements concerning the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran have oscillated dramatically—from passionately endorsing Israeli military strikes to pointedly distancing the U.S. from them, then seemingly reversing again. This shifting stance has contributed to a growing sense of instability, coinciding with an escalation in the violence on the ground and Trump's early departure from the G7 summit in Canada. He cited "big stuff" awaiting him in Washington as

Dramatic drone footage obtained by environmental activists and shared with the BBC appears to reveal how widespread nickel mining has devastated forests and tainted waters in one of the world’s most ecologically rich marine environments. Located in Indonesia’s Southwest Papua Province, the Raja Ampat islands are often referred to as the “Amazon of the Seas” due to their extraordinary biodiversity. However, Global Witness reports that nickel mining — a major source for making electric vehicle

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 35 points, including 15 in the decisive fourth quarter, to help the Oklahoma City Thunder claw back for a hard-fought 111-104 win over the Indiana Pacers, evening the NBA Finals series at 2-2. Despite being stifled for much of the night by Indiana's suffocating defense, the reigning NBA MVP Gilgeous-Alexander pushed through when his team needed him most on Friday night. Recommended Stories Messi, Inter Miami to begin Club World Cup against Egypt's Al

LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) – Inside her London atelier, Merve Bayindir methodically affixes dried blossoms to a pale pink saucer-style hat. Surrounding her are shelves showcasing a vibrant selection of elegant headwear. Originally from Turkey, Bayindir has her hands full designing hats for attendees of the prestigious Royal Ascot, where statement headwear is essential attire. "It’s the ultimate runway for us — like our version of the Oscars or Golden Globes,” she explained to Reuters.

On June 12, a plane crash occurred in India, as reported by India.com. The aviation accident took place in the western region of the country, near the airport in the city of Ahmedabad. After the crash, thick black smoke filled the sky, and dozens of fire engines and ambulances rushed to the scene. According to initial reports, the aircraft went down shortly after takeoff. However, conflicting information has emerged in the media regarding the number of passengers on board. The outlet ANI claims

Ukraine is currently assessing the technical feasibility of restricting mobile communication during air raid alerts. This information was shared by Fedir Venislavskyi, a Member of Parliament and part of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, during a broadcast on "Kyiv24." According to Venislavskyi, the matter is still under consideration and no final decision has been made, though it is being actively discussed within the national security

Roughly 240 million years in the past, a massive 12-foot creature known as a chirotherium tread across a stretch of sand that was then part of the Pangaea landmass. Today, that ancient shoreline exists as the edge of Kildonan village on the southern coast of Scotland’s Isle of Arran. Here, the coast is interrupted by jagged formations of black igneous rock — solidified magma that juts dramatically into the sea — while quaint cottages sit beneath rolling green cliffs. We know of

JERUSALEM/ASHDOD, June 9 (Reuters) – Israeli naval forces intercepted and took control of a humanitarian vessel on Monday as it attempted to breach the longstanding maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip. The ship and its 12 passengers, which includes climate activist Greta Thunberg, are now en route to an Israeli port. The Madleen, a British-flagged yacht operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, planned to deliver a token amount of aid to Gaza on Monday, aiming to spotlight the