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US Man Arrested For Swapping LEGO Figures With Pasta At Target Stores
A man was arrested for replacing valuable LEGO pieces with dried pasta at Target stores in California.
Iran Shuts Hormuz Again, Accuses US Of Violating Deal To Reopen It
Iran Reimposes Restrictions On Strait Of Hormuz Amid Middle East War, Accuses US Of Violating Deal To Reopen It
Johnson vs Johnson: Dramatic Family Battle In $18 Trillion Empire
Abigail Johnson, daughter of then-chairman Edward “Ned” Johnson III, had been leading Fidelity’s flagship mutual-funds division.
Opinion: Opinion | Trump's Toughest Opponent? His Own Economy
Average tax refunds are up only about $350, or 11%, over last year, according to the Treasury Department. That's far lower than the original projections of nearly $1,000.
Is There A Food Shortage On American Warships Near Iran? What US Said
The US Navy said that both ships have adequate food supplies and are providing 'healthy options' to all crew members.
Kash Patel Is 'Repeatedly Drunk' In Public, Claims Report, He Says "Fake News"
The report mentioned that he has been seen drinking to the point of apparent intoxication at Washington, D.C. venues, often in the presence of administration staff.
US U-Turn On Russian Oil Waivers Amid Iran War And How It Helps India
The so-called US general license replaces the earlier waiver on Russian oil with a similar one, effectively pushing the deadline to May 16.
"US Will Start Dropping Bombs Again If No Deal Reached": Trump Warns Iran
Direct talks between the US and Iran last weekend were inconclusive, as the two nations could not agree about Iran's nuclear program and other points.
New German Search Engine Helps People Check Nazi Links In Family
The search tool was created by the German newspaper Die Zeit in cooperation with archives in Germany and the United States.
Indian Refiners Using Yuan To Settle Iran Oil Deals? What Centre Said
The payments for Iranian oil deals are being settled by the ICICI Bank, which is routing funds in Chinese Yuan to settler accounts, Reuters reported.
French Widow, 85, Returns Home After Being Detained In US Amid Family Fight
The woman entered US to begin a new life with a retired US soldier she had met decades ago. But after her husband's death, Ross' stepson intervened to have her taken into immigration custody amid a dispute over estate
Mythos "Serious Threat" To Banks, New Models May Be "Distressing": Barclays CEO
Mythos, announced on April 7, is being deployed as part of Anthropic's "Project Glasswing", a controlled initiative under which select organisations are permitted to use the unreleased Claude Mythos Preview model for defensive cybersecurity purposes
Boeing Sees Boost In Military Contracts Amid War In Middle East
Worries over scarce jet fuel became more acute earlier this week, with the International Energy Agency head saying Europe was about six weeks away from a shortage.
"7 Claims In 1 Hour, All False": Iran After Trump's 'Hormuz Blockade' Post
Ghalibaf, in a post on X, asserted that the passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be conducted based on the "designated route" and with "Iranian authorisation".
"We Came In Fast And Hot": Artemis Astronauts On Re-Entry At 48,021 Kmph
The four Artemis II astronauts splashed down last Friday, capping a nearly 10-day test flight in which they reached the farthest distance in space any humans have gone.
Meta To Lay Off Around 8,000 Employees By Next Month: Report
The Facebook and Instagram owner will lay off about 10% of its global workforce, or close to 8,000 employees, in that initial round, one of the sources said.
US Grants Month-Long Sanctions Waiver On Purchases Of Russian Oil Amid Iran War
Oil prices have since surged, squeezing countries and especially those dependent on energy exports from the region.
Man Sets World Record By Dragging 720-Tonne Ship Using His Teeth In Egypt
His effort resulted in successfully completing the challenge and setting a new benchmark.
Will Shut Strait Of Hormuz If US Blockade Continues, Warns Iran
Iran will close the strategic Strait of Hormuz again if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday.
