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Texas woman sues state Lottery Commission for unpaid $83 million jackpot
A Texas woman is suing the state’s Lottery Commission, claiming it has refused to pay out an $83.5 million jackpot more than three months after her ticket matched the winning numbers. Identified as Jane Doe in the lawsuit filed on May 19, the Montgomery County…
Trump announces plans for 100% tariffs on all foreign movies
President Donald Trump announced plans on Sunday to implement a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies imported to the United States, accusing other nations of undermining the U.S. film industry with financial incentives that lure filmmakers away from Hollywood. “Hollywood, and many other areas within the…
Meta May Be Forced to Break Up, Sell Instagram and WhatsApp
Meta is heading to court starting Monday in a high-stakes antitrust trial that could reshape the future of social media. The U.S. government accuses Meta — led by Mark Zuckerberg — of building an illegal monopoly in the social networking space by buying up rivals…
Tesla is in worse shape than you think
Things are undeniably rough at Tesla. Sales are shrinking. Profits are plunging. The stock price is in a free fall. Protests outside Tesla showrooms have become a regular scene. The much-hyped Cybertruck has failed to impress. And somehow, the situation is even worse than it…
U.S. Accounting Firms Expand in India Amid Talent Shortage at Home
April 29 (Reuters) — Several U.S. accounting firms, including RSM US, Moss Adams, Sikich (backed by Bain Capital), and CohnReznick (backed by Apax Partners), are expanding their operations in India to address a growing shortage of accountants in the United States. The hiring surge is…
Amazon Launches Its First Internet Satellites to Compete Against SpaceX’s Starlinks
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Amazon successfully launched its first group of internet satellites into orbit on Monday, officially entering the growing satellite broadband race currently led by SpaceX’s Starlink network. A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carried 27 of Amazon’s Project Kuiper…
‘Captain America must die in China’: Nationalism fuels Ne Zha 2 fans
A chorus of praise is being sung around Ne Zha 2, the Chinese film about a mythical boy who battles demons, which has been newly crowned the world’shighest-grossing animated film. The box office triumph of the film – which has raked in 12.3bn yuan ($1.7bn;…
Why Europe Is Still the Top Travel Destination Despite Rising Costs
Europe remains a premier destination for global travelers, even with rising costs influencing travel decisions. As inflation pushes prices higher, many visitors continue to flock to the continent, drawn by its rich cultural heritage, iconic landmarks, and diverse experiences. However, financial considerations and shifting priorities…
White House takes aim at Selena Gomez for video of her crying amid ICE raids
The White House is the latest to take aim at Selena Gomez for a video she posted of herself crying during recent immigration crackdowns. A video shared by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt featured the mothers of two women and a 12-year-old girl who were allegedly killed…
Beyoncé announces ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour dates after Grammys win
Beyoncé announced a new tour early Sunday in a social media post with the caption “COWBOY CARTER TOUR 2025” and a video displaying a lit-up sign with a similar message. The tour will kick off in April in Los Angeles and make its way to Chicago, the New York…