Tim Curry Death Reports Spread on Bluesky — But Are They Real?
Posts claiming the Rocky Horror Picture Show star has died at 80 are circulating widely, yet no credible confirmation has emerged.
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Iran Weighs Invitation to Join Saudi-Led Defense Alliance in Historic Regional Shift
Tehran confirms it's considering membership in a trilateral pact with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan — a move that could reshape Middle Eastern security dynamics.
Two Die in Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak, First U.S. Deaths This Year
Unvaccinated victims in Lancaster County mark Pennsylvania's first measles fatalities in 35 years as outbreak spreads across six counties.
Three Singapore Stocks Pay Out Dividends — But Can They Afford It?
Investors banking dividends this week from mid-tier SGX companies should check the cash flow statements, not just the headlines.
DUP Lawmaker Faces Probe Over Office Spending Allegations
Parliamentary watchdog investigating Gregory Campbell's use of taxpayer-funded office budget.
Can Software Really Tame Data Centers' Insatiable Appetite for Power?
Emerald AI has reached unicorn status promising to solve tech's energy crisis — but the real test lies ahead.
The 95-Year-Old Pianist Who Won't Stop Playing
Her senses are failing, but retirement feels like surrender — a story about aging, artistry, and when to let go.
Global X Sets August Dividend Payouts Across ETF Lineup
The Canadian investment firm announced monthly and semi-monthly distributions for its exchange-traded fund suite, with payments scheduled for late August.
England Commits £20 Billion to Build 70,000 Affordable Homes — But Is It Enough?
Three northern regions and London will split funding for social housing over the next decade, but housing advocates say the scale falls short of the crisis.
Borneo Burns Again — And Blaming El Niño Misses the Real Story
Indonesia's latest fire crisis has a convenient scapegoat, but the smoke obscuring your view also obscures who's really responsible.
Fake Beauty Salons and Corner Shops: How £464 Million Flowed Through UK Shell Companies
New research exposes thousands of high street businesses that exist only on paper — and the money laundering networks hiding behind them.
The Real Cost of Your Dinner: Why American Restaurants Are Finally Killing the Tip
A growing number of US eateries are ditching gratuities for transparent pricing — but the shift exposes uncomfortable truths about who really pays for cheap meals.
Before Yellowstone: Kelly Reilly's Transformation from Period Drama Darling to Beth Dutton
The British actor's early BBC work reveals a radically different screen presence than her iconic role as the Dutton family's fieriest member.
Denbighshire Council in Crisis as Plaid Cymru Cabinet Members Walk Out
Council leader accuses party of prioritizing politics over public service as local government faces leadership vacuum.
Why the Manhunters Are DC's Most Gloriously Convoluted Villains
HBO's Lanterns just introduced casual viewers to decades of retcons, reboots, and android-on-android violence.
HBO's Lanterns series has brought the Manhunters to the screen — robotic precursors to the Green Lanterns with one of the messiest, most contradictory backstories in DC Comics history. Their convoluted mythology spans murders, religious cults, and multiple reality rewrites.
HDFC Bank's $100 Million West Asia Problem: When Your Bank Sells You Someone Else's Disaster
India's largest private lender faces mounting complaints from NRI customers over a troubled financial product—and it's not the first time.
Shelley Fabares, Who Charmed America as a Teenage Daughter and Sitcom Wife, Dies at 82
The actress and singer navigated six decades in Hollywood, from wholesome 1960s stardom to a career-defining comeback in the '90s.
The $470 E-Bike That Sounds Too Good to Be True
Amazon's selling an 80-mile electric bike for less than a decent road bike — but there's more to the story than the price tag.
Trump Takes Victory Lap as IndyCar Roars Through D.C. Streets for America's 250th
The president capped the nation's semiquincentennial with a motorsports spectacle that divided a city and symbolized his second-term showmanship.
Sprout Outbreak Sickens 55 Across 15 States as FDA Investigates Minnesota Supplier
Everything Sprouts LLC recalls alfalfa products after E. coli and Salmonella infections hospitalize four people, with cases spanning from Florida to Washington.
White House Softens Stance as Iran Fires on Ships Near Hormuz
After weeks of escalating threats, the Trump administration signals it won't treat recent Iranian attacks as a red line — at least not yet.
FBI Investigated Times Reporter Over Article About Patel's Girlfriend, Then Backed Off
The aborted probe marks a troubling test of whether the Trump administration will treat standard journalism as a criminal act.
Ukraine's Defense Coalition Enters New Phase as Ramstein Format Evolves
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group is restructuring its mission after three years of coordinating military aid, signaling a shift from emergency response to long-term security architecture.
Trump Family Crypto Venture Sued by Major Investor Justin Sun Over Alleged Fraud
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur claims World Liberty Financial pressured him into buying digital coins through deceptive scheme.
"Free Birth" Influencers Are Rejecting All Medical Care During Pregnancy. Doctors Are Alarmed.
A growing social media movement encourages women to give birth without any medical assistance — no midwives, no prenatal checkups, no safety net.
SpaceX's $60 Billion AI Bet Marks a Sharp Turn From Its Core Mission
Elon Musk's rocket company is reportedly pursuing a massive acquisition of an AI coding startup, raising questions about what SpaceX is becoming.
Oil Markets Steady as Trump's Iran Cease-Fire Extension Leaves Traders Guessing
President's unexpected move to prolong diplomatic pause sends investors hunting for signals in an already volatile energy landscape.
Richard Gadd's New Series Confronts the Violence Men Hide
After Baby Reindeer's success, the Scottish writer turns his unflinching lens on masculinity itself in Half Man.
Xbox Game Pass Gets Cheaper in Ireland — But It's Still More Expensive Than Before
Microsoft cuts subscription price after backlash, though gamers are paying more than they did a year ago.
Trump's Gas Price Promise Collides With Economic Reality as Iran Tensions Mount
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman warns that escalating conflict will drive up costs far beyond the pump — and the administration's own projections don't look good.