53 m. ago Pope Leo related to Madonna, Justin Bieber and Justin Trudeau

Family comes in all shapes and forms — just ask Pope Leo XIV. It’s safe to say that the unlikely pairing were not on your bingo card but it turns out, the pontiff and Madonna are “ninth cousins, various times removed,” Henry Louis Gates Jr., host of the PBS show Finding Your Roots, revealed in […]

Politics

64 m. ago ‘WE WILL PREVAIL:’ Caitlyn Jenner has no regrets over trip to Israel amid ongoing conflict with Iran

Caitlyn Jenner defended her trip to Israel amid ongoing Iranian missile attacks that forced her to hide in a bomb shelter. The reality star and former Olympic gold medallist flew to Tel Aviv last Thursday to attend the 2025 Tel Aviv Pride parade as its guest of honour. The event ended up being cancelled due […]

Events

76 m. ago Politecnico di Torino has been awarded the prestigious ERC Advanced Grant

Artificial intelligence for Space: Politecnico di Torino’s “IntelliSwarm” project has received €3 million in funding from the European Union to increase the quality, availability and timeliness of images processed on board satellites TURIN, Italy, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Politecnico di Torino’s research project “IntelliSwarm” has been awarded the prestigious ERC Advanced Grant, an […]

Other

91 m. ago Raymond J. de Souza: Yes, Trump Always Chickens Out, TACO, is accurate

Trump recalculates constantly and adjust to the prevailing winds of the day, unburdened by principle or long-term strategy

Other

2 h. ago ECB Should Watch Oil Price, Euro in Setting Rates, Villeroy Says

The European Central Bank needs to assess fluctuations in oil prices and the euro as it sets borrowing costs, according to Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau.

Economics

2 h. ago Cority’s 2025 Sustainability Report: Double‑Digit Drop in Cloud‑Hosting Emissions and Record Community Engagement

Expanded Scope 3 footprint, 42% cut in hosting emissions, and a surge in employee volunteer hours set the stage for science‑based targets in 2025 TORONTO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cority, the global leader in enterprise Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing how the cloud‑software […]

Society

2 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs probably won’t testify as defence says its case could be less than 2 days

NEW YORK — The possibility that music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs might testify at his federal sex trafficking trial all but vanished Tuesday after his lawyer predicted a defence presentation lasting as little as two days and a judge said jurors could begin deliberations as early as next week. Attorney Marc Agnifilo offered the hint […]

Events

2 h. ago Children of slain Minnesota lawmaker share their grief: ‘We are devastated’

The Hortman children are grieving following the Saturday killing of their parents, who died after a gunman entered their home in the early morning hours.

Other

2 h. ago 'I wanna throw up': Edmonton Oilers fans' unique coping strategies for Game 6

Edmonton Oilers fan are on high alert heading into Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, a must-win for the Oilers. Many of them are having a hard time just getting through the day and are variously doom scrolling, thinking happy thoughts only or catastrophizing away their day until game time. Here are some of […]

Sport

3 h. ago Bahamasair Signs Landmark MOU and Interline Agreement with Emirates

Milestone agreement enhances visitor access and supports Bahamasair’s modernization. Nassau, The Bahamas, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation announces a major advancement in global airlift following the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Interline Agreement between Bahamasair and Emirates Airline. The signing took place in […]

Other

4 h. ago Cyber A.I. Group Appoints Irving Bruckstein as Director of Global Technology Integration

Proven AI Strategist Joins Cyber A.I.’s Elite Technology Team for Accelerated Global Launch of CyberAI Sentinel 2.0™ Advanced Cybersecurity Initiatives MIAMI, NEW YORK and LONDON, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyber A.I. Group, Inc. (“CyberAI” or the “Company”), an emerging growth Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and IT services company engaged in the development of next-generation […]

Other

4 h. ago Justin Bieber says he’s ‘broken’ and admits to ‘anger issues’ after paparazzi spat

'People keep telling me to heal don’t you think if I could have fixed myself I would have already?'

Other

5 h. ago Tax Bill Lacks Votes as Senate Aims for Deals on SALT, Medicaid

Republican leaders are aiming for quick negotiations over needed changes to the newly unveiled Senate tax bill which lacks the votes to secure majorities in both chambers as written.

Economics

5 h. ago Canadian man caught trying to enter U.S. in stolen Porsche Cayenne

U.S. CBP officers at Port of Champlain crossing turned the 39-year-old over to the RCMP and Canadian border agents

Other

5 h. ago TikTok’s Chinese owner may get more time to sell, Trump suggests

TikTok's parent company, based in China, may be getting an extended deadline from U.S. President Donald Trump to divest its popular video sharing app.

Economics

6 h. ago Andersen Consulting Continues Global Expansion with Addition of Azurian Consulting

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting bolsters its capabilities in business transformation, technology, and artificial intelligence through a Collaboration Agreement with Azurian Consulting. Founded in 2012, Azurian Consulting provides a comprehensive suite of services including digital strategy transformation, data-driven strategy, business process optimization, and change management. Based in Latin America, Azurian Consulting serves clients in a […]

Other

6 h. ago OSG Corporation Extends its Contract with Rimini Street for Support of its Oracle EBS Systems through 2029

With 8% reduction in total IT operating costs achieved by choosing Rimini Street, Japanese manufacturer commits to a long-term partnership as part of its strategic plans to self-fund productivity-enhancing initiatives for growth LAS VEGAS — Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, management and innovation solutions, and the leading […]

Other

6 h. ago Porter Airlines is North America’s Best Regional Airline: Skytrax

TORONTO — Porter Airlines was selected as Best Regional Airline in North America at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, for the second consecutive year. The category includes airlines that primarily or exclusively fly within North America. Over 100 countries participate in the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to select the award winners. This […]

Other

6 h. ago Vancouver talent agency that launched careers of Ryan Reynolds, Carly Pope celebrates 35th anniversary 

The Characters Talent Agency Vancouver is marking three and half decades in TV/film production business

Culture

7 h. ago VisibleThread RFP Software Expands Global Partner Program to Promote Efficiency and Secure AI Adoption

BALTIMORE, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VisibleThread, a leading provider of RFP software, recently announced the expansion of their Partner Program, enabling agencies and consultants worldwide to advocate for efficiency gains and support secure AI adoption across the RFP lifecycle. These partners, including BTW & Co, Summit Strategy and e50k Strategic Advisory, play a critical […]

Culture