United States Politics and Government May 14, 2026 A Fact Check of Trump’s Claims on Inflation and Gas Prices in Iran War He has minimized soaring gas prices, rising inflation and the American economy’s need for the Strait of Hormuz. A Fact Check of Trump’s Claims on Inflation and Gas Prices in Iran War He has minimized soaring gas prices, rising inflation and the American economy’s need for the Strait of Hormuz. See more
New Orleans clergy abuse Jul 1, 2026 US supreme court rejects appeal from lawyer punished over effort to remove abusive priest Richard Trahant fined $400,000 over apparent violation of order in case of priest who admitted sexual misconductThe US supreme court has rejected an appeal f... US supreme court rejects appeal from lawyer punished over effort to remove abusive priest Richard Trahant fined $400,000 over apparent violation of order in case of priest who admitted sexual misconductThe US supreme court has rejected an appeal f... Share
US healthcare Jul 1, 2026 ‘Tip of the iceberg’: nearly 500,000 New Yorkers lose health insurance due to Trump cuts First of major coverage losses expected as a result of the ‘One Big Beautiful’ bill signed into law one year agoNearly 500,000 moderate-income New Yorkers wi... ‘Tip of the iceberg’: nearly 500,000 New Yorkers lose health insurance due to Trump cuts First of major coverage losses expected as a result of the ‘One Big Beautiful’ bill signed into law one year agoNearly 500,000 moderate-income New Yorkers wi... Share
Australian food and drink Jul 1, 2026 A ‘buttery’ mouthfeel or ‘meadow grass’ notes? How Australian olive oils rank against other supermarket options Consumer advocacy group Choice blind tested 30 olive oils – and found many of the highest ranked came from AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or... A ‘buttery’ mouthfeel or ‘meadow grass’ notes? How Australian olive oils rank against other supermarket options Consumer advocacy group Choice blind tested 30 olive oils – and found many of the highest ranked came from AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 1, 2026 Two confirmed dead in mass celebrations by Mexico fans after World Cup victory Third death reported by local media but unconfirmedMore than a million people gathered in Mexico CityAt least two people died during massive celebrations in... Two confirmed dead in mass celebrations by Mexico fans after World Cup victory Third death reported by local media but unconfirmedMore than a million people gathered in Mexico CityAt least two people died during massive celebrations in... Share
World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Jul 1, 2026 3 People Die During World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City A man, 44, and two women, ages 19 and 48, died from asphyxiation, the authorities said, as crowds celebrated the Mexican team’s victory over Ecuador. 3 People Die During World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City A man, 44, and two women, ages 19 and 48, died from asphyxiation, the authorities said, as crowds celebrated the Mexican team’s victory over Ecuador. Share
Jul 1, 2026 Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories. Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories. Share
Heat and Heat Waves Jul 1, 2026 Heat Wave Trudges East on Wednesday More than 160 million people are under extreme heat warnings or heat advisories ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Heat Wave Trudges East on Wednesday More than 160 million people are under extreme heat warnings or heat advisories ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Share
Student Loans Jul 1, 2026 Why Americans Will Get Less Help Paying for College With new limits on federal lending, many students will need private loans and some could be shut out. Why Americans Will Get Less Help Paying for College With new limits on federal lending, many students will need private loans and some could be shut out. Share
Film Jul 1, 2026 Shrinks on the verge of a nervous breakdown: how horror movies came for therapists From Rose Byrne in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You to Jodie Foster in A Private Life, an onscreen parade of psychoanalysts are unravelling before us, tapping into... Shrinks on the verge of a nervous breakdown: how horror movies came for therapists From Rose Byrne in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You to Jodie Foster in A Private Life, an onscreen parade of psychoanalysts are unravelling before us, tapping into... Share
Games Jul 1, 2026 Signet City – futuristic parasites feed off 80s social realism in dystopian RPG A preview of the forthcoming sci-fi game from Gareth Damian Martin showcases their unmistakable talent for innovation and game designOver the past decade, an... Signet City – futuristic parasites feed off 80s social realism in dystopian RPG A preview of the forthcoming sci-fi game from Gareth Damian Martin showcases their unmistakable talent for innovation and game designOver the past decade, an... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Jul 1, 2026 Rapid spread of AI may worsen global inequality, UN warns Panel proses shared framework for responsible AI development as adoption grows unevenly across worldA new United Nations report warns that the development of... Rapid spread of AI may worsen global inequality, UN warns Panel proses shared framework for responsible AI development as adoption grows unevenly across worldA new United Nations report warns that the development of... Share
Books Jul 1, 2026 Historic Istanbul, a spotlight on South Africa, and Indian made easy: the best summer cookbooks for 2026 – review Essential new titles for your kitchen shelf – plus a classic to rediscoverIstanbulÖzlem Warren (Quadrille, £28) Continue reading... Historic Istanbul, a spotlight on South Africa, and Indian made easy: the best summer cookbooks for 2026 – review Essential new titles for your kitchen shelf – plus a classic to rediscoverIstanbulÖzlem Warren (Quadrille, £28) Continue reading... Share
