Met Gala May 4, 2026 Some New York City Democrats Went to the Met Gala Mayor Mamdani sat out the fund-raiser. But a number of Democratic city politicians, past and present attended the extravagant affair. Some New York City Democrats Went to the Met Gala Mayor Mamdani sat out the fund-raiser. But a number of Democratic city politicians, past and present attended the extravagant affair. See more
Yen (Currency) Aug 2, 2026 U.S. and Japan Coordinated to Help Stabilize the Yen U.S. and Japanese officials confirmed on Sunday that the Treasury Department had moved last week to help the currency. U.S. and Japan Coordinated to Help Stabilize the Yen U.S. and Japanese officials confirmed on Sunday that the Treasury Department had moved last week to help the currency. Share
David Hockney Aug 2, 2026 Who will make the bigger splash? Two blockbuster David Hockney exhibitions opening in Australia A immersive show made with the British artist before he died is headed to Sydney, at the same time as a Hockney portraiture exhibition at Canberra’s National... Who will make the bigger splash? Two blockbuster David Hockney exhibitions opening in Australia A immersive show made with the British artist before he died is headed to Sydney, at the same time as a Hockney portraiture exhibition at Canberra’s National... Share
Washington state Aug 2, 2026 Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate Wildfires in and around Spokane have stretched ability of federal and local agencies to fight blazesWildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuati... Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate Wildfires in and around Spokane have stretched ability of federal and local agencies to fight blazesWildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuati... Share
Ariana Grande Aug 2, 2026 Ariana Grande to take ‘a step back’ from public life due to ‘endless, ongoing scrutiny’ Singer was due to reunite with Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in London production of Sunday in the Park With GeorgeAriana Grande has announced plans to take... Ariana Grande to take ‘a step back’ from public life due to ‘endless, ongoing scrutiny’ Singer was due to reunite with Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in London production of Sunday in the Park With GeorgeAriana Grande has announced plans to take... Share
Universities Aug 2, 2026 UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September The new London and South East University Group will be UK’s third largest higher education institutionThe UK’s first “super-university”, which will merge the... UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September The new London and South East University Group will be UK’s third largest higher education institutionThe UK’s first “super-university”, which will merge the... Share
South Korea Aug 2, 2026 ‘Stop all outdoor activities’: South Korea records its highest ever temperature Authorities issue alert saying indoor spaces without airconditioning are ‘dangerous’ as temperatures pass 40C for fifth straight day South Korea has register... ‘Stop all outdoor activities’: South Korea records its highest ever temperature Authorities issue alert saying indoor spaces without airconditioning are ‘dangerous’ as temperatures pass 40C for fifth straight day South Korea has register... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Aug 2, 2026 New Round of Trump Threats and Pullbacks Raises Uncertainty in Mideast Analysts and lawmakers are trying to divine whether Mr. Trump’s latest announcement means negotiations with Iran will truly get underway Monday or if the pre... New Round of Trump Threats and Pullbacks Raises Uncertainty in Mideast Analysts and lawmakers are trying to divine whether Mr. Trump’s latest announcement means negotiations with Iran will truly get underway Monday or if the pre... Share
Pop and Rock Music Aug 2, 2026 Ariana Grande to Step Away From Public Life After Tour Concludes Grande “will be taking a step back from visibility” after her Eternal Sunshine Tour concludes next month, a spokeswoman for the singer said on Sunday. Ariana Grande to Step Away From Public Life After Tour Concludes Grande “will be taking a step back from visibility” after her Eternal Sunshine Tour concludes next month, a spokeswoman for the singer said on Sunday. Share
Friendlies Aug 2, 2026 Leeds stage thrilling comeback to sink Liverpool in Chicago friendly Liverpool 2-4 LeedsCalvert-Lewin scores twice as Leeds come back from 2-0 downAfter 45 minutes at Soldier Field the tale of Liverpool’s pre-season tour of th... Leeds stage thrilling comeback to sink Liverpool in Chicago friendly Liverpool 2-4 LeedsCalvert-Lewin scores twice as Leeds come back from 2-0 downAfter 45 minutes at Soldier Field the tale of Liverpool’s pre-season tour of th... Share
Mohamed Al Fayed Aug 2, 2026 At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims Decision comes after group of survivors claimed ex-Harrods owner’s associates must have helped facilitate his crimesAt least five victims of the former Harro... At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims Decision comes after group of survivors claimed ex-Harrods owner’s associates must have helped facilitate his crimesAt least five victims of the former Harro... Share
Astronomy Aug 2, 2026 Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise ‘foolish and shortsighted’ cutsMore than 100 artists, writers and scientists have c... Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise ‘foolish and shortsighted’ cutsMore than 100 artists, writers and scientists have c... Share
Idaho Aug 2, 2026 Suspect in Idaho restaurant shooting died of self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say Twin Falls police chief believes Chad Williams, 24, was alone in Saturday attack that killed three peopleAuthorities say the man accused of opening fire at a... Suspect in Idaho restaurant shooting died of self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say Twin Falls police chief believes Chad Williams, 24, was alone in Saturday attack that killed three peopleAuthorities say the man accused of opening fire at a... Share
