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House tax writers advance GOP bill after marathon, contentious hearing - Politico
House tax writers advance GOP bill after marathon, contentious hearing PoliticoWhat's in Trump's big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, Medicaid changes and more AP NewsWhat’s in Trump and Republicans’ giant tax and immigration bill? The Washington PostHow the Senate will change the ‘big, beautiful bill’ SemaforTrump Tax Plan Gains Momentum in House as It Heads to Floor Vote Bloomberg.com
Cassie Ventura to resume testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex-trafficking trial - The Guardian
Cassie Ventura to resume testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex-trafficking trial The GuardianTakeaways From Cassie’s Opening Testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial The New York TimesLive updates: Cassie Ventura testifies in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial CNN“The View”'s Sunny Hostin was inside Sean Combs courtroom, says he's 'walking feebly' while 'dressed like Mister Rogers' YahooCassie Says She Wasn't Sober the […]
Futures: S&P 500 Turns Positive; What To Do Now - Investor's Business Daily
Futures: S&P 500 Turns Positive; What To Do Now Investor's Business DailyStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures muted after S&P 500 recovers all 2025 losses Yahoo FinanceUS stock futures flat, trade developments in focus MSNStocks Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up — Live Updates WSJStocks just erased all of this year’s losses as investors welcome trade progress CNN
Trump meets Syrian president, urges him to establish ties with Israel - Reuters
Trump meets Syrian president, urges him to establish ties with Israel ReutersTrump Meets Syrian President After Pledge to Lift Sanctions: Live Updates The New York TimesTrump meets Syrian president al-Sharaa, ex-jihadist who toppled Assad AxiosTrump meets Syrian leader in Saudi Arabia the day after announcing end of U.S. sanctions CNBCLive updates: Trump visits Qatar after meeting with Syria’s new […]
Tom Cruise returns to Cannes with ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ - AP News
Tom Cruise returns to Cannes with ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ AP News“Astonishing”: ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Described as “Pure Cinema” as First Reactions Hit Social Media The Hollywood ReporterTom Cruise has world guessing as he unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' at Cannes YahooAs Tom Cruise Brings ‘Mission: Impossible’ To Cannes, All Five Franchise Directors Look Back […]
Russian delegation to meet Ukrainian officials in Turkey, but unclear if Putin will attend - ABC News
Russian delegation to meet Ukrainian officials in Turkey, but unclear if Putin will attend ABC NewsZelensky insists he will only join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey this week if Putin is present CNNKremlin tight-lipped for third day on whether Putin will meet Zelenskyy The GuardianZelensky Asks Trump to Attend Peace Talks, but Putin’s Plans Remain Unclear The New York TimesTrump […]

Kali Uchis' new album 'Sincerely,' is a love letter to mothers everywhere May 14, 2025
Released in time for Mother's Day, the Colombian American pop star's latest album, 'Sincerely,' is her most unguarded and intimate work to date.
Suzy Exposito
The week's bestselling books, May 18 May 14, 2025
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, May 18, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance
Meet the proud parents of 'M3GAN,' Adrien Morot and Kathy Tse, who welcome us to their design shop May 14, 2025
Ahead of 'M3GAN 2.0,' we visit the doll's design shop. Designers Adrien Morot and Kathy Tse on animatronics, AI and a house style that's won over Hollywood.
Joshua Rothkopf
30 must-read books for summer May 14, 2025
Nothing says 'summer's here!' than reading near a body of water. Here are 30 new books you need to read this season.
Mark Athitakis, Lorraine Berry, Jessica Ferri, Bethanne Patrick, Chris Vognar
In 'Lessons From My Teachers,' playwright Sarah Ruhl finds wisdom in art, motherhood, even grief May 14, 2025
Sarah Ruhl treats the world as her classroom, deriving spiritual lessons along with practical wisdom about life and art in a compelling new book.
Charles McNulty
At the Japanese bathhouse, the lens comes off and 'everything feels more beautiful' May 14, 2025
Zoé Blue M. on her paintings of women at bathhouses and how caring for her body has become a part of her practice as an artist.
Tierney Finster
'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

Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 50, hospital says May 14, 2025
The hospital says 22 children and 15 women are among the dead after several homes in the Jabalia area were hit overnight.
UK hits back at claims US tariff deal bad for China May 14, 2025
The UK government said there was "no such thing as a veto on Chinese investment" in its tariff deal with the US.
British teen arrested in Georgia for drug offences May 14, 2025
Billingham 18-year-old Bella Culley is accused of importing large quantities of drugs in to Georgia.
BBC boss vows to tackle Britain's 'crisis of trust' May 14, 2025
Director general Tim Davie sets out his vision for the BBC's future in a speech in Salford.
Drug dealer jailed after killing boy, 7, in cannabis factory explosion May 14, 2025
Seven-year-old Archie York was killed by an explosion caused by a neighbour making cannabis sweets.
Starmer says suspected arson attacks on properties linked to him are 'attack on democracy' May 14, 2025
Political leaders offer their support to the PM amid investigation into suspected arson attacks on properties linked to him.
Migrants already in UK face longer wait for permanent settlement May 14, 2025
People will typically have to live in the UK for 10 years before applying for the right to stay indefinitely.
Did 'late flag' offside law expose Awoniyi to serious injury? May 14, 2025
The injury suffered by Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has raised questions about the application of the offside law.
Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe will not face criminal charges over alleged threats May 14, 2025
The CPS said it made the decision "following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence".
Delap? Sesko? Garnacho? Chelsea's summer transfer options May 14, 2025
Chelsea are expected to be very active in the summer transfer window again - but who might the Blues recruit and who could leave?

Eargo 8 Hearing Aids Review: Too Expensive May 14, 2025
Eargo’s latest hearing aids are lightweight and have great audio quality, but the high price doesn’t make sense in a tightly competitive market.
Christopher Null
12 Best USB Microphones (2025): USB-C, USB-A, Wireless May 14, 2025
Looking to boost your audio quality on Zoom, YouTube, TikTok, or while gaming? We’ve got you covered.
Parker Hall
Best Noise-Canceling Headphones (2025): Over-Ears, Wireless Earbuds, Workout Pairs May 14, 2025
Tune out (or rock out) with our favorite over-ears and earbuds.
Parker Hall, Ryan Waniata
Minimal Phone Review: A Distraction-Free Middle Ground May 14, 2025
This e-paper Android phone has a physical keyboard and will successfully get you off social media, if you can survive screen ghosting and an awful camera.
Julian Chokkattu
Patients Are Left With Few Options as GLP-1 Copycats Disappear May 14, 2025
With the active ingredients in drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound no longer in shortage, access to medicine for millions who had come to rely on compounded versions is increasingly uncertain.
Emily Mullin, Kate Knibbs
North Korean IT Workers Are Being Exposed on a Massive Scale May 14, 2025
Security researchers are publishing 1,000 email addresses they claim are linked to North Korean IT worker scams that infiltrated Western companies—along with photos of men allegedly involved in the schemes.
Matt Burgess
HP Coupon Codes & Deals: Save up to 81% in May May 14, 2025
Enjoy discounts on HP laptops, printers and more with these HP offer codes.
Luke Larsen
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