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Senate housing bill that takes aim at institutional investors may do little for homebuyers — and could even hurt renters
Many housing advocates blamed Wall Street firms buying up homes for a post-pandemic surge in housing costs. Now, with an executive order from President Donald Trump and a Senate bill advancing the idea, a ban may soon become reality.
Full storyThe ‘Wild West’ of peptides is booming. Here’s what’s real, what’s risky and what’s next
In the early 2020s, interest in GLP-1 weight loss drugs exploded. Now, as we move deeper into the decade, a new buzzword is taking over: peptides.
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First ‘cloud jaguar’ spotted in 10 years sparks hope in Honduras
The young male, photographed high in the Sierra del Merendón mountain range, is a positive signal for a nation attempting an environmental turnaround.
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Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.
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Danish Leader Focuses on Broad Coalition in Fourth Week of Talks
Denmark’s caretaker Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is pivoting toward right-leaning parties as government-formation talks enter a fourth week, amid mounting pressure to rebuild a broad coalition.
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Irish Protests Disrupt Roads Despite New Government Fuel Package
Drivers on Ireland’s busiest motorway still face delays even after a wave of fuel protest blockades deescalated over the weekend.
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Refugee in my own city: Surviving Tehran’s bombing, with my cat for company
Amid relentless bombings, Sana refuses to flee Tehran, clinging to resilience and fleeting moments of normalcy.
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Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".
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China’s 30-Year Bonds Gain Amid Bets on Issuance Duration Cut
China’s super-long government bonds pushed higher on Monday after traders bet Beijing may scale back the maturity on its special-debt issuance to ease supply pressure.
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How Would Trump’s Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Work?
US President Donald Trump’s plan for a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to deepen an already unprecedented crisis in one of the world’s most important energy-producing regions.
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Australia appoints female army chief for the first time in history
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has held several senior command roles over a nearly 40-year military career.
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Zambia’s Planned Refinery to Rely on Oil Delivery by Road, Rail
Zambia will supply a refinery it’s planning to build and complete before 2028 with crude delivered initially by road, according to the energy ministry.
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Why oil prices aren’t what you think – and what it means for global supply
Growing gap between physical and on-paper oil prices points to more serious energy shock than appreciated, analysts say.
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Fund Managers Seek Reporting Crackdown After Philippines Scandal
Money managers led by BNP Paribas Asset Management and Robeco Institutional Asset Management BV are putting pressure on the Philippine government to introduce stricter reporting standards for state-backed projects, following a corruption scandal tied to flood…
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China Starts Bankruptcy Liquidation of Shadow Bank Zhongzhi
A Beijing court has ordered the liquidation of Zhongzhi Enterprise Group Co. and its more than 300 affiliated companies, in a major step toward winding down one of China’s largest shadow banking conglomerates.
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Prime minister to scrap spy chiefs' Hillsborough Law veto
Security chiefs will not be able to block spies from giving evidence to future public inquiries.
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Ziad Daoud Explains How War with Iran Will Reshape the Gulf
From politics to petrodollars.
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Hong Kong Issues 53% More IPO Banker Licenses to Ease Shortage
Hong Kong issued 53% more permits for bankers specializing in initial public offerings last month, signaling a tentative recovery even as the regulator maintains a high bar for industry entry.
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China Urges Restraint as Trump Threatens to Blockade Hormuz
China warned that a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global trade, calling for an immediate ceasefire to the conflict with Iran.
Full storyThis viral ‘snow’ spot in India is actually a waste site | CNN
Visitors flock to Rajasthan’s Kishangarh dumping yard for photos but experts warn the marble slurry dust could pose risks to human health and the environment.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 45 of the US-Iran conflict?
The move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is the latest escalation in the war after failure to sign peace deal.
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South Korea’s president has angered the Israeli government by sharing video on social media from 2024 that shows Israeli soldiers pushing bodies off a building in the West Bank.
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Who is Israel’s US envoy leading talks with Lebanon?
Israel’s envoy to the US has far-right ties and has engaged in contentious rhetoric during Lebanese peace negotiations.
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Dan Walker to appear at tribunal as ex Channel 5 co-host brings bullying claim
ITN, which is also named as a respondent to Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije' case, said it is "denied in full".
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‘Terrible for foreign policy’: Trump attacks Pope Leo after peace appeal
Leo, who last year became the first US-born pope, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.
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Humanoid robots prepare to compete in a half-marathon | CNN
Over 100 teams are set to compete in the second humanoid robot half-marathon in Beijing. The robots completed a full-scale test ahead of the race on April 19.
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Rory McIlroy wins Masters to become fourth back-to-back champion
The Northern Irishman becomes the first player to repeat at Augusta National since Tiger Woods back in 2001-2002.
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Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.
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Variety & CNN Actors on Actors | CNN
Variety & CNN Actors On Actors pairs critically acclaimed performers in candid, unscripted conversations about their craft.
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Olivier Awards 2026: Rachel Ziegler's heroes, Brian Cranston's nap schedule and more moments from the night
The 50th Oliviers at the Royal Albert Hall provided some memorable conversations away from the ceremony.
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The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves
Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys?
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Newspaper headlines: 'PM refuses to join blockade' and 'Hungary enters new era'
Starmer ruling out the UK's role in the US blockade of Iran's ports and Hungary electing a new leader lead Monday's papers.
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Iran war live: US military to block Iranian port traffic in Hormuz Strait
CENTCOM says the blockade will begin at 14:00 GMT as Iran warns of even higher prices at the pump.
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Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
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History of flotilla campaigns to end Israel’s siege of Gaza
A 70-boat flotilla sets sail from Spain, aiming to break Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza amid history of interceptions.
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Hungary election: Early results show Magyar’s Tisza ahead of Orban’s Fidesz
Peter Magyar’s upstart party on course to win victory.
Full storyData centers are spreading around the country. Now, data-center bans are, too
In the coming weeks, Maine could be the first state in the nation to pass a temporary moratorium on new data centers. At least four other states are poised to do the same. Proponents say these bills are a response to an industry that has been strikingly fast-…
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The record-breaking trip of the USS Gerald Ford, the aircraft carrier at the center of Trump’s military ambitions
In mid-March, a fire tore through a compartment of the United States’ largest and most powerful aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford.
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A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado
Drought is spreading fast in Colorado, where major cities are declaring their earliest water restrictions in history.
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