Tokyo Shrine Where Fans Pray for Concert Tickets Draws Global Attention

A Tokyo shrine where fans pray for concert tickets has become an unlikely pilgrimage site in the city’s Nihonbashi district. Fukutoku Shrine, built in the 9th Century and originally dedicated to the rice deity Inari, now draws J-Pop and K-Pop devotees seeking divine intervention in Japan’s competitive online ticket lottery system. The Tokyo shrine, where […]

Congress Paid $300K to Settle Harassment Claims, Documents Reveal

Taxpayers paid more than $300,000 to settle harassment claims against six former members of the House of Representatives or their offices, according to documents released under subpoena by the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights. The harassment claims were resolved using a Treasury account no longer available to lawmakers, with settlement language that avoided any admission […]

Hegseth Says US-Iran Ceasefire Holds Despite 20 Violations Since April

Hegseth says US-Iran ceasefire remains in effect despite Iran attacking American forces more than 10 times and firing on commercial vessels at least nine times since the agreement was reached on 8 April. Speaking at a Pentagon news conference Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iranian actions remained “below the threshold” of restarting major combat […]

Two US Ships Transit Hormuz as Markets Test Safety Claims

Two US ships transit Hormuz successfully under American military coordination, the Pentagon confirmed Monday, marking the first commercial passages through the strategic waterway since the guidance mission began. Iran claimed one vessel was hit by missiles, a claim the US denied, while maritime tracking data showed the strait remained nearly empty of traffic despite the […]

GameStop Bids $56 Billion for eBay, Threatens Hostile Bid

GameStop bids 56billionforeBayinadramaticunsolicitedofferunveiledSunday, withCEORyanCohenproposing56billionforeBayinadramaticunsolicitedofferunveiledSunday, withCEORyan Cohenproposing125 per share in a cash-and-stock deal that represents a 20% premium to the online marketplace’s closing price. Cohen warned he will take the bid directly to shareholders if eBay’s board rejects the proposal, setting the stage for a potential proxy fight. How GameStop Bids $56 Billion for eBay The […]

NBA Playoff Injuries Mount as Stars Fall and Season Debate Returns

NBA playoff injuries have dominated the opening round of the postseason, sidelining multiple star players and renewing debate about the league’s 82-game regular season and seven-game series structure. Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams, Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards, Boston’s Jayson Tatum, and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić are among those affected by NBA playoff injuries that have […]

Trump Administration Tests 90-Day Rule with Aggressive Voter Roll Purges

The Trump administration is pursuing aggressive voter roll purges through a nationwide review of state voter registration files, using a federal immigration database to flag suspected non-citizens for removal. The Justice Department argues the effort can continue up to Election Day, challenging the National Voter Registration Act’s 90-day quiet period on systematic removals. State experience […]

Babar Fell First Ball. Hardie Didn’t Flinch. PSL Won.

The ball left Mohammad Ali’s hand. Babar Azam pushed forward. Edge. Caught. Gone. First over. Golden duck. The captain. The face of the franchise. The man whose wicket was supposed to anchor the chase, not ignite the collapse. The Lahore crowd inhaled sharply—half in disbelief, half in the grim recognition that finals do this. Finals […]

US Begins Guiding Ships Through Hormuz as Iran Threatens Attacks

The United States military began guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, launching a coordination mission to help stranded commercial vessels transit the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. Iran warned that any foreign military force approaching the strait would be attacked. Pakistan separately brokered the return of a seized Iranian vessel and its […]

Rose Dugdale: The Debutante Who Stole a Vermeer for the IRA

Rose Dugdale was presented to Queen Elizabeth II as a debutante, groomed for a life of country houses and social duty. On 26 April 1974, she led an armed raid on Russborough House in County Wicklow, Ireland, stealing 19 paintings, including a Vermeer, a Goya, and a Velázquezall for the IRA. She died in March […]