May 2026
World Snooker Championship 2026: John Higgins & Shaun Murphy locked at 8-8 after second session of semi-final
The World Championship semi-final between John Higgins and Shaun Murphy is delicately poised at 8-8 after a captivating second session at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. In contrast to the opening to their match on Wednesday, Higgins appeared the stronger of the two players in their early exchanges. The four-time world champion, who turns 51…
First big Microsoft update after vow to ‘win back fans’ • The Register
Microsoft is following through on its promise to prioritize Windows stability with its April 30 non-security update. Ahead of Patch Tuesday, yesterday’s update was chock-full of fixes, including several for Windows Explorer. According to Microsoft: “This update improves the reliability of relevant explorer.exe processes so they stop after closing File Explorer windows.” And then there…
How Iran War Is Changing Global Supply Chains
Shahmir Khaliq, head of services at Citi, examines how the shifts in global supply chains from the Iran war are forcing businesses to change how they think about production and input costs. (Source: Bloomberg) Source link
Sofiane Pamart Emerged From France’s Rap Scene. Now, He’s Setting the Piano World on Fire.
Sofiane Pamart is on a mission to make his instrument as popular, and spectacular, as possible. Source link
McInnes wants Tynecastle ‘in full glory’ for Rangers clash
As he faced the media on Friday, McInnes said the game couldn’t come soon enough for him but he admitted the occasion, with an unusual tea-time kick-off on a bank holiday, was one worth looking forward to. “I wish the game was tomorrow because it’s like you just want to get the game played,” he…
How To Watch The Race Online Free
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After a month-long hiatus, Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Team Mercedes has 72 points after three races (F1 Japanese Grand Prix was the previous event back in March). His teammate George Russell came in second…
Live updates: Iran war clock hits 60 days; Trump signs bill funding most of DHS
Friday marks 60 days since President Trump officially notified Congress of the U.S. military’s operations in Iran. Democrats and some Republicans have voiced concerns about the conflict if it exceeds the 60-day threshold — the time limit covered by the War Powers Act during which the president can deploy U.S. forces without the authorization of……
A gutted Voting Rights Act doesn’t erase Democrats' unpaid debt to Black voters
For the first time in 60 years, the terms are not the same. Source link
As Iranians Face War, There’s Still Solace in a Cafe
Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times. Source link