‘Deeply troubling’: Elon Musk’s DOGE mass cancellation of grants based on race and gender criticised by US judge

‘Deeply troubling’: Elon Musk’s DOGE mass cancellation of grants based on race and gender criticised by US judge

A US federal judge has criticised some terminations carried out under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying the process was unlawful, poorly designed and “deeply troubling”.US District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled on Thursday that the mass cancellations of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) could not stand, blocking the Trump…

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Amazon begins drone deliveries in UK with Darlington pilot programme | World News

Amazon begins drone deliveries in UK with Darlington pilot programme | World News

Amazon has officially launched its first drone delivery service in the UK, with selected customers in Darlington, County Durham, now able to receive parcels by air within hours of ordering.The pilot programme uses Amazon’s latest MK30 drones to transport lightweight packages directly to homes located within a 7.5-mile radius of the company’s local fulfilment centre….

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Fbi: Kash Patel orders lie detector tests for FBI staff to identify alleged leaks behind negative stories of his leadership: Report

Fbi: Kash Patel orders lie detector tests for FBI staff to identify alleged leaks behind negative stories of his leadership: Report

Kash Patel has ordered polygraph (Lie detector) tests for more than two dozen current and former members of his FBI security detail as he hunts for alleged leaks in the agency, according to sources cited by MS NOW.The scrutiny extended beyond Patel’s security team to include IT staff and other employees who had access to…

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‘I wouldn’t pay it either’: Donald Trump slams sky-high World Cup ticket prices that fans must pay to attend | International Sports News

‘I wouldn’t pay it either’: Donald Trump slams sky-high World Cup ticket prices that fans must pay to attend | International Sports News

President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Donald Trump admitted he would not personally pay $1,000 (£736) to attend a United States match…

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South America’s Champions League match stopped less than 2 mins in after fans started burning stadium sections | International Sports News

South America’s Champions League match stopped less than 2 mins in after fans started burning stadium sections | International Sports News

Fans of Colombia’s Independiente Medellin stand in the grandstands after the match against Brazil’s Flamengo was temporarily suspended because of crowd trouble during a Copa Libertadores Group A soccer match in Medellin, Colombia, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) A Copa Libertadores clash, South America’s equivalent of the UEFA Champions League, between Brazilian giants…

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Is Vinícius Júnior leaving Real Madrid? Crisis deepens amid training-ground fight and player hospitalisation | International Sports News

Is Vinícius Júnior leaving Real Madrid? Crisis deepens amid training-ground fight and player hospitalisation | International Sports News

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Getafe in Madrid, Spain, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Real Madrid’s turbulent week has reportedly taken another dramatic turn, with Vinícius Júnior now being linked with a possible move away from the club amid growing tension inside…

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UK’s ‘first gay dad’ Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and husband charged with rape, sex trafficking | World News

UK’s ‘first gay dad’ Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and husband charged with rape, sex trafficking | World News

Barrie Drewitt-Barlow with husband Scott Hutchison British businessman and television personality Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, who became widely known in the UK after he and his former partner were among the country’s “first gay fathers” through surrogacy, has been charged with multiple serious sexual offences alongside his husband Scott Hutchison.Essex Police said 57-year-old Drewitt-Barlow and Hutchison, 32,…

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Most expensive ticket ever? World Cup final seat listed for .5 million despite being one of the worst in stadium | International Sports News

Most expensive ticket ever? World Cup final seat listed for $11.5 million despite being one of the worst in stadium | International Sports News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) A standard ticket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has appeared on the resale market for an astonishing £8.5 million ($11.5 million), despite offering no VIP access or additional perks…

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James Holder: British fashion brand co-founder James Holder jailed for 8 years for rape after Cheltenham night out | World News

James Holder: British fashion brand co-founder James Holder jailed for 8 years for rape after Cheltenham night out | World News

James Holder, the co-founder of fashion brand Superdry, has been jailed for eight years after being found guilty of raping a woman following a night out in the UK. The incident took place in Cheltenham in May 2022 after Holder and a friend went to the woman’s home following a night out drinking. Prosecutors said…

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Real Madrid in crisis? Valverde ruled out of El Clásico ahead of Barça clash after training-ground fight | International Sports News

Real Madrid in crisis? Valverde ruled out of El Clásico ahead of Barça clash after training-ground fight | International Sports News

Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde celebrates scoring his side’s 3rd goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Tensions inside Real Madrid’s dressing room have escalated dramatically ahead of this weekend’s El Clásico against FC Barcelona, with midfielder Federico Valverde…

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Dinosaur Skull Discovery: One of the rarest 150-million-year-old dinosaur skulls ever found has been uncovered in Spain | World News

Dinosaur Skull Discovery: One of the rarest 150-million-year-old dinosaur skulls ever found has been uncovered in Spain | World News

In Teruel, Spain, palaeontologists unearthed a nearly complete skull of the armoured dinosaur Dacentrurus armatus. This extraordinary find dates back 150 million years to the Late Jurassic period. The skull emerged from the Villarrubio Formation and stands as the most intact stegosaur skull ever found in Europe. Dinosaur skulls are often fragile, so they seldom…

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A newly discovered 6,000-year-old mega-structure in Romania is rewriting Europe’s prehistoric history | World News

A newly discovered 6,000-year-old mega-structure in Romania is rewriting Europe’s prehistoric history | World News

In Botoșani County, Romania, a team of archaeologists uncovered a monumental mega-structure dating back 6,000 years. This discovery challenges our basic ideas about how human societies developed. According to a study published on PLOS One, the structure, associated with the Cucuteni-Trypillia culture from around 4000 to 3900 BC, covers about 350 square meters. That’s almost…

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US, Iran weigh 30-day ceasefire plan, reopening Strait of Hormuz; n-talks still in limbo

US, Iran weigh 30-day ceasefire plan, reopening Strait of Hormuz; n-talks still in limbo

Iran and the US are discussing a temporary framework that could pause hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic and create space for broader negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme, the New York Times reported, citing three senior Iranian officials familiar with the talks.According to NYT, the proposed short-term arrangement would establish a 30-day…

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“He just kissed me”: IShowSpeed left horrified as chaotic livestream moment explodes across social media

“He just kissed me”: IShowSpeed left horrified as chaotic livestream moment explodes across social media

A viral clip from IShowSpeed’s Dominican Republic livestream has sparked massive online discussion after a fan unexpectedly tried to kiss the streamer during a crowded bus interaction. Security quickly intervened, while the shocked creator repeatedly questioned what was happening on stream. The chaotic moment spread rapidly across Reddit and X, with many viewers defending Speed….

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“You will be dead forever”: Sneako posts disturbing messages after Australia reportedly issues lifetime ban against streamer

“You will be dead forever”: Sneako posts disturbing messages after Australia reportedly issues lifetime ban against streamer

Sneako posts disturbing messages after Australia reportedly issues lifetime ban against streamer (Image via Getty) Controversial streamer Nico ‘Sneako’ Kenn De Balinthazy is once again making headlines after posting a series of worrying messages on X during and after his Australia visit. The latest post, shared on May 7, 2026, said, “I am ready to…

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Why did Akaash Singh leave Flagrant? Andrew Schulz confirms heartbreaking podcast exit after nine years

Why did Akaash Singh leave Flagrant? Andrew Schulz confirms heartbreaking podcast exit after nine years

Why did Akaash Singh leave Flagrant? Andrew Schulz confirms heartbreaking podcast exit after nine years (Image via Flagrant) Akaash Singh is stepping away from the Flagrant podcast after spending nearly a decade building the show with Andrew Schulz. Schulz shared the news during the May 6, 2026, episode of the podcast and said the decision…

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Fact check: Was Candace Owens arrested on harassment charges after alleged Facebook threats?

Fact check: Was Candace Owens arrested on harassment charges after alleged Facebook threats?

Laura Loomer reignited her feud with Candace Owens by sharing a newspaper archive that allegedly showed Owens faced harassment and threatening charges in 2007. The report claimed Owens sent threatening Facebook messages, though no conviction records have surfaced. The clash escalated after Owens accused Loomer of doxxing and harassment. Loomer denied the allegations and called…

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‘We’ll knock them out harder’: Trump warns Iran of harsher military action after 3 US ships came under fire in Hormuz

‘We’ll knock them out harder’: Trump warns Iran of harsher military action after 3 US ships came under fire in Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that three American naval destroyers came under fire while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, but suffered no damage during the incident. He also warned Iran of stronger military action if it does not agree to sign the deal fast.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Three…

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