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Eid al-Adha, one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar, comes at a critical time for Iranians this year.Meat from sacrificed animals is often eaten at Iranian tables, but a blockade on Iranian ports and sanctions by the US has led to escalating costs across the country.Unlike Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Eid al-Adha is not as widely celebrated in Iran, but mosques and other institutions still observe the ritual of animal sacrifice, known as qurbani, through authorised livestock and slaughter centres.Here, animals are sacrificed according to Islamic law in a hygienic environment. But another goal of the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Justice Department sued the University of California, Los Angeles, on Monday, accusing the university of allowing Jewish students to face a “hostile educational environment” during months of anti-Israel protests and encampment unrest that left students assaulted, blocked from campus buildings and fearful of attending class.”The occupiers largely succeeded in their goal of making the heart of campus Judenrein — or at least free of Jews who did not share their desire to annihilate Israel,” the lawsuit stated.In the 53-page complaint, the Justice Department accused UCLA of violating Title VI protections by…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The lawyer for Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, the man accused of hurling a rock at a monk seal in a viral video, says his client has experienced threats and has been “doxxed” amid outrage over the incident.In an Associated Press report, Lytvynchuk’s lawyer, Myles Breiner, made the claims that his client has received backlash following the incident.In the video, the suspect allegedly appears to throw a rock at the head of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal as the animal was swimming near the shoreline in Maui.VIRAL BUSINESSMAN WHO ALLEGEDLY…

Canada has signed an energy agreement with Germany’s SEFE which will see Canada supplying them with liquefied natural gas (LNG) off the coast of British Columbia, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said Wednesday. Under the agreement, the German company will buy one million tonnes of LNG from Canada via the Ksi Lisims export terminal off the coast of B.C. for 20 years, starting in 2030. This marks the first time Canada has signed a long-term LNG supply deal with a European buyer.The Ksi Lisims facility, which will end up costing $10 billion, has not yet broken ground.“Now more than…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! → One iconic California beach hotspot landed on a notorious pollution list — again — just before summer crowds arrive.→ The family behind Primm Valley Resorts said it is working to revive the fading Nevada gambling hub as the town’s final casino resort prepares to close.→ An expedition into one of Earth’s harshest regions led to a discovery hidden from explorers for decades. Public health officials advised people not to swim in the water of Santa Monica Pier’s beaches because of its bacteria levels. (Juliana Yamada/Getty Images)Conversation starters→ A popular California beach…

Novak Djokovic defied sweltering conditions in Paris to overcome home hopeful Valentin Royer, 15 years his junior, in four sets at the French Open.

New York Times columnist, best-selling author, linguist and Columbia University professor John McWhorter doesn’t shy away from controversy and isn’t afraid to offend people. Take, for instance, “The Golden Girls.” In his New York Times opinion article on the TV series, McWhorter writes, “This show was a paragon of the genre and starred three spectacular performers.” There were four stars on the 1980s sitcom.”Honestly, I was never crazy about the Sophia character. I wouldn’t have wanted to hang out with Sophia. Whereas with Rue McClanahan and Betty White, and Bea Arthur, those three to me were amazing,” McWhorter said. “I’m gonna go…

The CNBC Investing Club on Wednesday held its May Monthly Meeting, featuring Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis, covering all 33 stocks in the portfolio. Jim offered his unvarnished takes on the stocks and spotlighted his four favorite names for new Club members to buy. Jeff also provided an in-depth look at the two newest positions and why we initiated positions. One theme Jim emphasized was the importance of diversification, even in moments where one dominant theme drives the market. Right now, artificial intelligence is winning the day. We have plenty of AI winners. But as long-term investors, our…

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Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) rose sharply on Wednesday after the retailer reported better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter earnings, helping ease investor concerns despite weaker comparable sales and softer second-quarter guidance.Abercrombie stock climbed more than 12% in the trading session. The rally came after shares had fallen roughly 41% this year following disappointing holiday sales and a weaker fiscal-year outlook earlier in 2026.The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.47 per share for the quarter ended May 2, ahead of analyst estimates of $1.28 per share, according to FactSet. However, profit declined from $1.59 per share reported during the same period last…