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Virgin Atlantic sees dip in US-UK travel amid economic uncertainty
Virgin Atlantic reports slowdown in US to UK travel

LONDON, U.K.: Virgin Atlantic is seeing signs of cooling demand from U.S. travelers heading to the UK, a shift that comes after a strong...

Wall Street sheds nearly 6% more as tariffs continue to take toll
U.S. stocks continue plunging, Dow Jones loses 2,231 points

NEW YORK, New York - The rout in U.,S. and global stock markets continued and even heightened on Friday, as investors around the world...

FCC investigates Disney, ABC amid diversity policy scrutiny
FCC opening probe into diversity practices at Disney and ABC

WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES: The U.S. government is intensifying scrutiny of corporate diversity policies, with Disney and ABC now under...

US states compete for role in smaller next-gen nuclear power
Small, cheap nuclear reactors see US states racing to attract industry

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania: New, cheaper nuclear power is on the way, and U.S. states are competing to build and supply the next generation...

Taiwan's President Lai gathered officials ahead of Trump's tariffs speech
Taiwan president was prepared for U.S. tariffs

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan's leadership was on high alert ahead of the U.S. tariff announcement, with President Lai Ching-te convening...

Gold goes past $3,100 amid global uncertainty, inflation fears
Gold surges past $3,100/oz, set for best quarter since 1986

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Gold surged past US$3,100 an ounce on March 31, extending a record-breaking rally fueled by global uncertainty and...

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Judge criticizes Texas prisons for lack of ACs, even as lawsuits mount
As lawsuits mount, judge says heat in Texas prisons unconstitutional

AUSTIN, Texas: A federal judge criticized Texas for keeping prisoners in hot prisons without air conditioning but did not order an...

World League of Fighters hosts face-off exhibition ahead of BKFC night
World League of Fighters hosts face-off exhibition ahead of BKFC night

Dubai [UAE], April 4 (ANI): Ahead of the highly anticipated Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event on April 4, the World League of...

MI New York announce signing of top stars ahead of MLC 2025
MI New York announce signing of top stars ahead of MLC 2025

New York [US], April 4 (ANI): MI New York unveiled the signings of star-studded players ahead of the upcoming edition of Major League...

US to skip Ukraine military aid meeting for first time media
US to skip Ukraine military aid meeting for first time media

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will reportedly not attend the Ramstein group either virtually or in person US Defense Secretary Pete...

BKFC arrives in Dubai: World Title fights, global stars, and new era for combat sports
BKFC arrives in Dubai: World Title fights, global stars, and new era for combat sports

Dubai [UAE], April 3 (ANI): The World League of Fighters orchestrated the first official BKFC conference at the Burj Al Arab on Thursday,...

Rangers blank Reds 1-0 for second straight game
Rangers blank Reds 1-0 for second straight game

(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images) Jack Leiter allowed one hit over five scoreless innings and four relievers combined for...

Movie Review

Movie Review
Straw Dogs [Blu-Ray]