Meta cuts 8,000 jobs and cancels 6,000 open roles as $135B AI spending reshapes the company from the inside
Summary: Meta is cutting approximately 8,000 employees (10% of its workforce) beginning 20 May, cancelling 6,000 open roles, and planning additional cuts for...
Pahalgam, a year on: Resilience falters, tourism struggles
Pahalgam struggles with low tourism and lost livelihoods one year after a devastating terrorist attack, impacting local resilience.
From the Archives, April 24, 1976: First consignment of fireworks shipped to U.S.
From the Archives, April 24, 1976: The first consignment of 875 packets of Sivakasi-made fireworks valued at Rs. 1.6 lakhs was shipped to the United States t...
State may witness close contests in many constituencies
State elections may see tighter races due to C. Joseph Vijay's influence, shifting dynamics from bipolar to three-cornered contests.
Brendan Carr’s war on wokeness targets inclusive children’s television
Under the guidance of consummate bully / chairman Brendan Carr, the FCC is taking steps towards cracking down on children's entertainment that in any way exp...
What happened to Tom Kean Jr.? GOP Rep's absence from Capitol Hill sparks concerns about his health
New Jersey GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Capitol Hill for weeks due to health issues.
Who are La Eme? Inside the secretive Mexican Mafia hit by Kash Patel’s massive FBI raids in California
A major FBI operation led to dozens of arrests targeting the powerful Mexican Mafia gang network.
Monkeying around: US Navy sailor on Iran mission reportedly attacked by primate in Thailand
A sailor from the USS Chief was medically evacuated after being scratched by a monkey in Thailand. The sailor is stable, and the minesweeping mission continues.
Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini's 2024 photo adds fuel to new tweet row: ‘Just after he was fired…'
A newly surfaced 2024 sighting of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini is adding another layer to the growing controversy
'Smacks of ulterior motives’: Congress on EC's notice to Kharge, seeks time for reply
The Congress party sought time to file a detailed response within one week while filing the summary reply.| India News
Clavicular YouTube ban: Why LiveWithClav, ClavLooksmax channels were taken down? ‘Looksmaxxer’ shares sad update
Clavicular, known for his ‘looksmaxxing’ and ‘bonesmashing’ practices, has had his YouTube channels taken down and reacted to the news via a X post.
Trump announces to extend Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks
Trump announces to extend Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks | World News
Trump considering raising refugee cap to bring in more white South Africans
Administration official says South Africa is a ‘DEI regime par excellence’ as the White House radically overhauls refugee admission program
NIA, ATS swoop on suspected arms supply network in Deoghar; two detained
Acting on specific intelligence inputs about a possible weapons trafficking module operating in the region, the agencies launched a well-planned search opera...
Kailash Hills killer threatened to kill my two kids: Husband of Alwar rape victim
Less than 10 hours before the rape and murder of a 22-year-old woman in south Delhi’s Kailash Hills, the 23-year-old accused allegedly assaulted and raped an...
Can gene therapy restore hearing in children with inherited deafness? What FDA approval means
FDA approves first gene therapy for inherited deafness, targeting OTOF mutations.
Ten people taken to hospital after shooting inside Mall of Louisiana
‘Two groups of people got into an argument inside the food court and started shooting at each other,’ police said
Churches struggle to respond to rise in single adults as they double down on marriage
More marriages mean more families in pews and more children raised in the faith
Starmer made ‘biggest mistake of his life’ over Mandelson, Labour backbencher says
Jo White, who chairs the Red Wall group of Labour MPs, said the Government must “cleanse” itself of the problems that have emerged from the vetting scandal.
Trump’s cabinet members face new travel ban from chief of staff
President Trump's Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, is reportedly limiting overseas travel for Cabinet members.
Luke Littler defies hostile Liverpool crowd to thrash Luke Humphries
The back-to-back world champion cruised past his biggest rival in his opening match of the night
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
April 17 - 23, 2026
Mike Pence says Trump should back off the Pope, ‘offensive’ Jesus pics
President has gone on several social media rampages against Pope Leo XIV, after the pontiff spoke out against the war in Iran
Mike Vrabel seen kissing NFL reporter at New York bar years before scandal
Trump threatens to end Iran war by force but rules out nuclear attack
Badenoch vows ‘end 20mph schemes’ for drivers in aim to ‘get Britain moving again’
The Conservative leader also pledged to reverse fuel duty hikes and scrap the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars
Some retirees could see a $1,000 or more boost thanks to a Social Security repeal
Around 2.5 million recipients could be affected
Woman accused of murdering 93-year-old husband in middle of the night with vase
Over 21,000 prison places in England and Wales still lack basic fire safety measures
Britain set to be hotter than Ibiza and South of France this weekend
The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
How AI shopping could change retail more than consumers expect
The way Americans shop is shifting as major platforms are racing to automate commercial decision-making
Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US
Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a “World Cup travel advisory," warning visitors about “rising authoritarianism and increasing ...
Meta cuts nearly 8,000 jobs as it tells workers it’s looking to be more efficient
The tech giant said around 10 percent of its workers will be laid off on May 20
Actor Ralph Fiennes: ‘I love that Pope Leo is standing up’ to Trump
2 young people arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue members
Authorities have arrested two young people in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue
Starmer made ‘biggest mistake of his life’ over Mandelson appointment – Labour MP
War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers
Boeing sees reduced first-quarter loss as defence earnings rise amid $2.3bn US Pentagon contract.
I tested the Thermal Master P4 and it's easily the best phone-connected thermal camera yet, but it is not without a few areas for further improvement
The Thermal Master P4 is a thermal camera that connects to an Android phone or PC using USB.
Exclusive: Disney Store's May 4th drop includes BDX Droid figures, a talking Mandalorian, and more Star Wars toys
Disney Store’s May the 4th drop includes exclusive BDX Droid figures, a talking Mandalorian action figure, light-up gauntlets, collectible pins, and more ins...
Pope decries migrants and refugees being treated ‘worse than house pets’
Pope Leo has previously criticised Donald Trump's immigration policies, calling for better treatment of refugees.
Funeral held for journalist killed in targeted Israeli strike
Mourners attended the funeral of Amal Khalil, a journalist who was killed in an Israeli attack in south Lebanon.
Australia joins countries trialing Claude Mythos 'to make sure we are aware of emerging vulnerabilities'
The company is "working with" Anthropic and other similar software providers, a spokesperson said.
EU formally approves 90bn euro Ukraine loan and new sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomes the development, urging that the first tranche be disbursed by May or June.
Bret Taylor's Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment | TechCrunch
Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.
NOAA Golden Orb Identification: Mystery Object Found Two Miles Deep in Gulf of Alaska Finally Identified as Rare Giant Deep-Sea Anemone
Scientists have finally identified the mysterious golden orb discovered deep in the Gulf of Alaska in 2023, confirming it belongs to a rare giant deep-sea an...
Discover ending support for two Apple Pay features in June 2026
The Connected Accounts and rewards features in Apple Wallet aren't widely used, but Discover is dropping support for both in June. Apple Wallet has many smal...
I bought a desk gadget on a whim and now it's the one thing I'd never replace
My desk thanks me now.
Instagram’s new Instants app is basically Snapchat all over again
Instagram launches Instants, a new app for sharing disappearing photos and videos, offering a Snapchat-like experience focused on private, real-time interact...
Steam Machine feels like the gaming PC evolution I actually want—because of Windows
The new Steam Machine has my attention because Valve is building it around an operating system that treats gaming as the main event.