A group of students who led the protests that ousted Bangladesh’s autocratic leader, Sheikh Hasina, last year are launching a new political party called the National Citizens Party. The party, which aims to pursue a centrist political ideology, will target young people who participated in the 2024 protests but have since returned to their normal … Read more
Twenty-four men held captive by Hamas in Gaza have shown signs of life, bringing hope to their families. Thirteen hostages declared dead earlier were found to be deceased, but the remaining 11 remain unaccounted for. The exact circumstances of their abduction and conditions while in captivity are unclear. The situation is dire for the hostages’ … Read more
Bangladesh’s students who led a mass uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have formed a new political party, the National Citizen Party (NCP), with the aim of creating a new political space in the country. The party was launched at a rally in front of Parliament in Dhaka, where critics of Nobel Peace … Read more
New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil will undergo an MRI on Saturday after experiencing tightness near his right shoulder during a bullpen session on Friday. Manager Aaron Boone expects that the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year may miss some time due to the injury. Gil’s absence from the team could create an opportunity for … Read more
Microsoft will shut down its 20-year-old internet calling service Skype on May 5, citing a desire to simplify its communication offerings and focus on its growing Teams platform. Founded in 2003, Skype revolutionized how people connect across borders with audio and video calls, but struggled to keep up with newer, easier-to-use rivals like Zoom and … Read more
The US General Services Administration (GSA) has instructed federal agencies to terminate contracts with the top 10 highest-paid consulting firms, citing a need to eliminate non-essential spending and increase efficiency. The memo, issued by Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian, aims to reduce waste and align spending with government goals. According to the GSA, these top contractors … Read more
Capcom has left fans frustrated over the lack of free character changes in its latest game, Monster Hunter Wilds. Despite impressive improvements to gameplay and graphics, players will still have to pay for editing their characters or Palicos more than once. Only one free edit voucher is given during the intro sequence, after which players … Read more
Cyclone Garance has brought widespread destruction and loss of life to the French island of La Reunion. At least four people died after the storm made landfall on Friday, with wind speeds reaching up to 155 kph (96 mph). The cyclone downgraded from a tropical storm to a strong storm, lifting the red alert, but … Read more
Investor sentiment has been declining due to recent economics reports, which fueled anxiety across markets. Despite a late-day rally on Friday that boosted the S&P 500, consumer confidence is flailing, jobless claims have increased, and housing data appears gloomy. The result is a strong start for Treasuries this year, while stocks have nearly erased their … Read more
Ryan Judge’s latest crossword puzzle for The New York Times is a themeless grid that separates itself into five barely connected patches. This puzzle, originally slated for a Friday release, was upgraded to a Saturday, making it even more challenging. Judge’s clever clues and tricky hints will keep solvers on their toes. The puzzle begins … Read more