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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as U.S.-China tensions ease - CNBC
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as U.S.-China tensions ease CNBCTrade Thaw Sparks Stock Rally, Leaves Wall Street Cautious WSJTrading Day: No 'trade truce' hangover, party continues ReutersVeteran portfolio manager buys several stocks after US-China trade deal TheStreetAsian shares mostly gain amid cautious relief over U.S.-China agreement The Hill
Trump pulls sanctions on Syria, extends olive branch to Iran - The Washington Post
Trump pulls sanctions on Syria, extends olive branch to Iran The Washington PostTrump announces plan to lift punishing sanctions on Syria CNNTrump to meet Syrian president in Saudi before heading to Qatar ReutersWisconsin judge arrested in immigration case indicted by federal grand jury – live The GuardianTrump to meet Syria's president before heading to Qatar on his Mideast tour SFGATE
NBA playoffs: Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers hold on late to close out Cavaliers and advance to Eastern Conference finals - Yahoo Sports
NBA playoffs: Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers hold on late to close out Cavaliers and advance to Eastern Conference finals Yahoo SportsPacers eliminate top-seeded Cavs, return to ECF ESPNHaliburton, Pacers Drop Curtain on Cavaliers NBACharles Barkley's message for the Cavs after losing Game 4 to the Pacers Akron Beacon JournalPacers' Winning Formula Has Them Back in Conference Finals NBA
Menendez Brothers Resentenced to Life With Parole, Paving Way for Freedom - The New York Times
Menendez Brothers Resentenced to Life With Parole, Paving Way for Freedom The New York TimesErik and Lyle Menendez resentenced to 50 years to life, opening the door for possible parole, judge rules CNNJudge reduces Menendez brothers’ murder sentences, putting them a step closer to freedom AP NewsJudge to decide whether the Menendez brothers should be freed WPBFJudge resentences Menendez […]
China Surrounded Xi’s Aide With Seasoned Experts to Seal US Deal - Bloomberg
China Surrounded Xi’s Aide With Seasoned Experts to Seal US Deal BloombergWhat the U.S.-China Tariff Rollback Means for the American Economy WSJFact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures a Historic Trade Win for the United States The White House (.gov)JPMorgan lifts China growth forecasts after 'surprisingly positive' US deal ReutersTariff Truce With China Demonstrates the Limits of Trump’s Aggression The […]
A Bearded Pete Buttigieg Drops Into Iowa for a Pitch to Veterans - The New York Times
A Bearded Pete Buttigieg Drops Into Iowa for a Pitch to Veterans The New York TimesButtigieg, eyeing a presidential run, says ‘maybe’ Biden hurt Democrats The Washington PostButtigieg's political future takes shape through town halls, fundraising texts and manosphere podcasts PoliticoButtigieg gives a strident anti-Trump message in Iowa and shows signs that he’s grown up AP NewsButtigieg says 'right […]

'Andor's' Elizabeth Dulau on Kleya's 'heartbreaking' moment with Luthen May 14, 2025
'Andor' actor Elizabeth Dulau on Kleya's Season 2 arc, her sacrifice in Episode 10 and becoming part of "Star Wars" lore.
Tracy Brown
Inmate accused of stabbing rapper Tory Lanez is a convicted murderer serving a life sentence May 14, 2025
Authorities identified the man accused of stabbing incarcerated rapper Tory Lanez with a self-made shank as Sabino Casio, 41, who is serving a life sentence for murder.
Clara Harter, Alexandra Del Rosario
Award-winning doc 'Selena y Los Dinos' has been acquired by Netflix May 13, 2025
The 'Selena y Los Dinos' documentary that premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival has been acquired by Netflix and is set for winter 2025 release.
Carlos De Loera
Dance with a K-pop star? Wrestle a luchador? Airbnb to offer 22,000 experiences May 13, 2025
'What if you could Airbnb more than a place to stay?' asked Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky as the company unveiled the new Airbnb Services, a revamped Airbnb Experiences program and a redesigned app.
Christopher Reynolds
Author and wife of Weezer bassist pleads not guilty to charges from LAPD shooting May 13, 2025
Jillian Lauren Shriner, a bestselling author who is married to Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, appeared in court to face felony charges after allegedly shooting at police officers last month as they searched for hit-and-run suspects around her home in Eagle Rock.
Cerys Davies
Alice in Chains confirm tour cancellation after drummer suffers 'medical emergency' May 13, 2025
Alice in Chains put out a statement on Saturday announcing the cancellation after a previous show on their tour was called off.
Julius Miller
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs hard-launch their new romance with some Playoffs PDA May 13, 2025
Cardi B, amid her ongoing divorce with Offset, has found a new flame: NFL star Stefon Diggs. The duo brought their romance front, center and court-side to the NBA Playoffs on Monday.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Jamie Lee Curtis just wanted an AI ad removed, not to become the 'poster child of internet fakery' May 13, 2025
Curtis recently called out Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg because his social media company ignored her messages to take down a fake AI-generated ad on Instagram that had been up for months.
Wendy Lee
Kim Kardashian details confusion, terror of Paris robbery: 'Absolutely' thought she was going to die May 13, 2025
Kim Kardashian takes the stand Tuesday to testify in the trial over her 2016 armed robbery. She says she 'absolutely' thought she was going to die that night.
Christie D'Zurilla
Under her eye: The blessings of Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia in 'The Handmaid's Tale' May 13, 2025
Powerfully portrayed by Ann Dowd, the initial villain of 'The Handmaid's Tale' has become a symbol of transformation and the bridge between two series.
Mary McNamara

Wild chimpanzees filmed using forest 'first aid' May 14, 2025
The research builds on the discovery that chimps seek out and eat certain plants to self-medicate.
The Papers: 'I'm not bitter' after 38 years in jail, and weight-loss drugs May 14, 2025
Peter Sullivan's release after 38 years wrongly spent behind bars features on many of Wednesday's papers.
Trump expected to meet Syrian leader after announcing he will lift sanctions May 14, 2025
The US president has agreed to "say hello" to Syria's interim leader during his tour of the Middle East, the White House says.
Judge resentences Menendez brothers in 1989 murders May 14, 2025
The decision could pave the way for Erik and Lyle Menendez to be freed, in a case that still divides the US.
Key looks from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet May 14, 2025
From Quentin Tarantino to Bella Hadid - celebrities hit the red carpet as the 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off in the South of France.
BBC cameraman haunted by Gaza's malnourished children captures Israeli strike on hospital May 14, 2025
Israel says it targeted top Hamas militants hiding among civilians at the Khan Younis hospital.
Biden aide hits back at book alleging cover-up of his 'deterioration' May 14, 2025
Biden's condition during his 2024 presidential campaign was said to be so poor that aides discussed putting him in a wheelchair.
Tearful Casandra Ventura tells court Diddy beat and humiliated her May 14, 2025
She testifies the rapper would often "bash on my head, knock me over, drag me and kick me".
Case quacked: Flying duck caught by Swiss speed camera is repeat offender May 14, 2025
Police say the mallard was likely a repeat offender and was caught in the same spot seven years ago.
Thousands of civil servant jobs to leave London May 14, 2025
The government is aiming to cut roles in London by 12,000 and close 11 offices in the capital.

A VPN Company Canceled All Lifetime Subscriptions, Claiming It Didn’t Know About Them May 13, 2025
VPNSecure’s lifetime plan didn’t survive after new ownership took over. Now customers are hopping mad.
Scharon Harding, Ars Technica
The 45 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (May 2025) May 13, 2025
Conan O’Brien Must Go, The Last of Us, and The Rehearsal are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.
Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED Staff
Google’s Advanced Protection for Vulnerable Users Comes to Android May 13, 2025
A new extra-secure mode for Android 16 will let at-risk users lock their devices down.
Lily Hay Newman
Airbnb Is in Midlife Crisis Mode May 13, 2025
CEO Brian Chesky is spending hundreds of millions to relaunch his travel company as an everything app. Fitness! Food! Microdermabrasion? A WIRED exclusive.
Steven Levy
Android 16 Is Getting a Facelift, and Gemini Is Rolling Onto More Google Platforms May 13, 2025
Google teased all the new features coming to its mobile operating system ahead of next week’s I/O conference.
Julian Chokkattu
Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud May 13, 2025
Android’s “Scam Detection” protection in Google Messages will now be able to flag even more types of digital fraud.
Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman
An $8.4 Billion Chinese Hub for Crypto Crime Is Incorporated in Colorado May 13, 2025
Before a crackdown by Telegram, Xinbi Guarantee grew into one of the internet’s biggest markets for Chinese-speaking crypto scammers and money laundering. And all registered to a US address.
Andy Greenberg
GM’s New Battery Tech Could Be a Breakthrough for Affordable EVs May 13, 2025
General Motors has cracked the chemistry of lower-cost, energy-dense electric vehicle batteries. Budget-conscious gasoline holdouts may soon have no excuse.
John Voelcker
8 Best Automatic Litter Boxes (2025), Tested and Reviewed May 13, 2025
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
Molly Higgins
Sony Bravia Theater System 6 Review: Great Performance, Odd Design May 13, 2025
Sony’s unexpected 5.1 surround system provides rip-roaring fun in an old-school design.
Ryan Waniata