Variety

Jon Stewart Slams Fighter Josh Hokit as a ‘F—ing A–hole’ For Saying ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ at UFC Freedom 250

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart slammed fighter Josh Hokit for saying Michelle Obama was a man during his post-fight interview at Sunday night’s UFC Freedom 250 event, which was hosted by the Trump administration on the White House lawn. After playing Hokit’s soundbite, Stewart said, “My God, what a fucking […]

entertainment  18h ago

Bloomberg Markets

China’s Property Stocks Tumble Back to Pre-2024 Stimulus Levels

Chinese property stocks have slid back to levels seen before a raft of stimulus measures from the authorities in September 2024 drove a market turnaround, underscoring lingering pessimism over the sector.

business  18h ago

The Guardian

Iran ‘agreed to never have a nuclear weapon’, says Trump – as it happened

This blog is now closed – see our full report on the US-Iran agreement and an analysis of what it meansThe agreement between the United ⁠States and Iran should allow for the “immediate reopening” ⁠of the ⁠Strait ​of Hormuz, EU Commission President Ursula von ⁠der Leyen said on Monday.“The priority now is ⁠its swift and full implementation ​by all parties,” ‌von der ‌Leyen said about the ‌announced deal. Continue reading...

general  18h ago

ESPN

Cubs' Crow-Armstrong hits for first cycle of 2026

Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is the first player in MLB to hit for the cycle this season.

sports  18h ago

BBC Sport

Are billions flooding into Saudi Pro League helping national team?

As Saudi Arabia earn creditable point against Uruguay, is the money flooding into the Saudi Pro League helping the national team?

sports  18h ago

Variety

India’s All Living Things Environmental Film Festival Launches Green Doc Fund (EXCLUSIVE)

The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival has launched one of India’s largest environmental film funds, an INR1.2 crore ($126,000) initiative backed by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies that will provide grants to three documentary projects. Applications are open through June 30. The fund, developed in partnership with documentary platforms Greenstories and DocedgeKolkata, targets films built around […]

entertainment  18h ago

Financial Times

OpenAI spending hit $34bn last year ahead of planned IPO

Audited figures reveal mounting costs from model development, infrastructure and rapid expansion

business  18h ago

Financial Times

Bank of Japan raises rates to 1% for first time since 1995

Central bank deputy Shinichi Uchida to lead press conference after chief Kazuo Ueda hospitalised last week

business  18h ago

Bloomberg Markets

Yen Pares Gains Versus Dollar After BOJ Hikes Key Rate to 1%

The yen pared gains against the dollar after the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level since 1995.

business  18h ago

BBC World

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

general  18h ago

Bloomberg Markets

EU Says China Trained Russian Troops to Fight in Ukraine War

The European Union’s top diplomat said China has been training Russian troops to fight in Ukraine, sharpening Brussels’ criticism of Beijing’s enabling role in the conflict as the bloc weighs a tougher economic and security stance.

business  19h ago

The Guardian

Starbucks Korea to temporarily shut all stores for history lesson after bungled coffee promotion

The closures, so employees can watch a recorded lecture, will cost the company an estimated 2.1bn won ($1.4m) in salesStarbucks Korea will simultaneously close all its stores for a mandatory history lesson, after a disastrous promotion that evoked memories of a pro-democracy massacre sparked public and political backlash.More than 2,000 stores will temporarily close at 3pm on 22 June, the company said, so staff can watch recorded lectures on modern Korean history and engage in “social sensitivit

general  19h ago

Wired

DOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP Lawsuit

In a bid to dismiss a lawsuit over xAI's polluting gas turbines, the Justice Department claimed the company is integral to military operations—including the Iran War.

technology  19h ago

ESPN

Megatron sees record falling, Nacua as top threat

Calvin Johnson doesn't expect his single-season NFL receiving record to last much longer. And if he had to guess, Rams star Puka Nacua will be the one to break it.

sports  19h ago

Bloomberg Markets

Middle East Oil Markets Weaken on Optimism Over Increased Supply

Middle Eastern crude markets weakened as the US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz spurred optimism around an increase in flows from the oil-rich region.

business  19h ago

Bloomberg Markets

Evergrande Liquidators Seek Review of PwC HK’s $128 Million Deal

China Evergrande’s liquidators are seeking a judicial review of a HK$1 billion ($127.6 million) shareholder compensation deal a regulator struck with PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Hong Kong affiliate.

business  19h ago

Bloomberg Markets

Global Funds Pile Into India Bonds as Oil Cools

Lower crude prices improves inflation outlook and eases pressure on current account deficit.

business  19h ago

Bloomberg Markets

China’s Consumer Spending Drop Imperils Growth

China’s consumer spending contracted last month for the first time since the pandemic and investment deteriorated, exposing risks still facing the economy even as it benefits from booming exports and a deescalation in tensions around Iran. UBS Securities Chief China Economist Yu Song shares his analysis. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  19h ago

Financial Times

China’s economy shows signs of weakness in May

Retail sales decline for first time in more than three years and fixed asset investment slump deepens

business  19h ago

Bloomberg Markets

Chinese Bonds Draw Foreign Funds in May After a Year of Outflows

Foreign investors returned to Chinese sovereign bonds in May for the first time in over a year, drawn by the market’s resilience while a brutal selloff battered global debt.

business  19h ago