The British military launched airstrikes with the United States targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said early Wednesday, their first attack in Washington’s new intense campaign targeting the Iran-backed group. The United Kingdom offered a detailed explanation for launching the strike, in a departure from the US, which has offered few details about what it says are … Read more
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) suggested that the more than 230 Catholic Cardinals in the conclave “keep an open mind” about considering President Donald Trump for the papacy. “I was excited to hear that President Trump is open to the idea of being the next Pope,” Graham posted Tuesday on X. “This would truly be a … Read more
In the heart of a woman. Billy Ray Cyrus shared a steamy photo on Wednesday of him kissing girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley, the latest public display of affection in their unexpected romance. The couple went Instagram official on Easter, each posting the same photo of Cyrus, 63, kissing Hurley, 59, on the cheek. Their newest photo … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a 55-year-old father of a 7-year-old child. My social skills and experience are rusty due to graduate school and post-graduate training years (12 years, to be exact) without much social interaction. I believe I missed an opportunity to bond with our 7-year-old. Five years ago, my wife and I ran into … Read more
You shouldn’t have to stomach a constantly upset stomach. Bloating, gas and discomfort are often dismissed as harmless digestive issues, but they can sometimes signal more serious health problems. “Normalizing chronic symptoms like bloating, discomfort or irregular bowel habits can delay diagnosis of underlying conditions such as SIBO, IBS, celiac disease or even inflammatory bowel … Read more
Meta Platforms rode strong advertising performance to beat analysts’ revenue estimates for the first quarter and match expectations for the next quarter on Wednesday, assuaging concerns from investors over tariff-related economic growth fears. Shares of the company were up nearly 6% in extended trading. The Facebook and Instagram parent company reported revenue of $42.31 billion for the … Read more
In a galaxy far, far away… After the release of the sequel trilogy films that concluded the Skywalker Saga in 2019, “Star Wars” pivoted to television — and the results have been a mixed bag. Some of the Disney+ shows, including “The Mandalorian” spinoff “The Book of Boba Fett” and the Leslye Headland series “The Acolyte,” … Read more
Southwest Airlines became the latest US carrier on Wednesday to withdraw its financial forecast as President Trump’s trade war has created the biggest uncertainty for the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. With little clarity on how consumers will behave in the face of a potentially worsening economy, airlines are struggling to accurately forecast their business. Travel is a discretionary item for many … Read more
A 21-year-old TikTok star has died from colon cancer after she announced to her followers earlier this month that she was given weeks to live by her doctor. Dominique McShain’s death was confirmed by PEOPLE on Wednesday, a year after the New Zealand-based influencer revealed she had been diagnosed with incurable colorectal cancer last April. … Read more
The Trump administration has received 18 “written offers” from foreign trade ministers so far this week, according to the White House’s top economic adviser. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stressed that the Trump administration won’t be “rushed” into getting those deals across the finish line and praised the rapid progress being made. “It’s going … Read more