Author: Press Room

New York City, USA – Like clockwork each May, soon-to-be college graduates drift into New York City’s Washington Square Park in caps and gowns, typically in purple, the school colour of nearby New York University. A sea of mostly 20-somethings gather for photographs that mark the moment when the predictability of collegiate life comes to a close and new graduates face the uncertainty of what’s next.Julie Patel, who just finished a master’s degree in public health, was one of those graduates. But a tight job market has dampened the joy of the graduation ceremony.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Senate parliamentarian rejected the last item in the Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill — $1 billion in White House and Secret Service security funding tied in part to President Donald Trump’s planned ballroomSenate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, considered nonpartisan since taking the role in 2012 during former President Barack Obama’s administration, ruled the funding provision could not be included as written under budget reconciliation rules, an outcome long expected from both sides of the aisle.Ryan Wrasse, spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said in a social media post that Republicans would…

For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today’s “it” building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.

German police have shot dead a tiger that escaped from a private facility near the eastern city of Leipzig, with one man seriously injured in the incident, authorities say.Police said a 73-year-old man was inside the enclosure when the animal broke free in Schkeuditz, on the outskirts of Leipzig.He was described as a volunteer authorised to be on the premises and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.The tiger escaped about 1pm on Sunday, police said.Officers arrived in large numbers and later located the animal in a nearby garden area.The animal was then shot dead at the scene.Police said…

As investors worry about all of the companies that AI will wipe out, they are rotating into the ones that AI will have a harder time disrupting. And the HALO trade, as it is called, is working.HALO, which stands for “heavy assets, low obsolescence,” was coined by Josh Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, in February, premised on the idea that an era of rapid AI disruption requires a search by investors for companies that are immune to it. In Brown’s view, it is one of the most important investment trends of the year. Goldman Sachs and Morgan…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 17, 2026 11:23 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The family of an Ontario man is taking part in a spring search in Mont-Tremblant this weekend, more than a year after he went missing on a ski trip in Quebec. The search for Liam Toman started yesterday and continues today with volunteer teams and SARCAN K9, trained search-and-rescue dog units. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. Toman disappeared in February 2025…

The southern state of Georgia is set to hold its primary vote on Tuesday, drawing battle lines for November’s consequential midterm elections in the United States.Among the most closely watched races will be the Republican contest to choose a challenger for Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, whose 2020 victory came amid a liberal surge in a state long dominated by conservatives.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAlso topping the ticket will be the race to choose a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Many in the party see the opening in the governor’s mansion this year as a generational opportunity to win the…

The following is the transcript of the interview with Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 17, 2026.MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the United States. Ambassador, good to have you here in person. There hasn’t- there hasn’t been a call between an American president and a leader of Taiwan since 1979, but President Trump indicated to reporters there might be one coming. Is there a call planned with President Lai?ALEXANDER YUI, TAIWAN REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED STATES: Well, we’ll see, but…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Danny Pintauro is revealing the less glamorous side of sitcom fame: Not every child star grows up rich.The “Who’s the Boss?” alum went viral in April after posting a selfie while working as an Amazon driver in Los Angeles. After stepping away from acting for 10 years, the 50-year-old said he began delivering packages while trying to break back into showbiz.The actor told Fox News Digital that despite starring in a hit sitcom from 1984 to 1992, he still has bills to pay.’WHO’S THE BOSS?’ STAR DANNY PINTAURO TRADES HOLLYWOOD FAME FOR…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is reportedly on the brink of etching his name into the NBA history books.Gilgeous-Alexander will be named the 2025-26 NBA MVP, ESPN reported Sunday.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gestures after scoring a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Mar. 12, 2026. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)It will mark his second consecutive MVP award and he will be the 14th player in NBA…