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As violent protests enter their third week and push Iran to the precipice of change, the country’s theocratic government is trying to survive by cracking down on growing demonstrations. Iran’s ruling clerics have survived many large-scale protests in the past. But the regime’s long-standing grip on power now appears more fragile than ever, as a growing opposition movement demands substantive change. The protests initially focused on economic grievances, but have since evolved into a broader movement against the regime that has ruled Iran for decades. “There is systemic misgovernance, corruption and repression. This is why people want the Islamic Republic…
Josh Allen scored a touchdown with a minute left, Trevor Lawrence was intercepted by Cole Bishop on the next play, and the Buffalo Bills broke the hearts of the Jacksonville Jaguars with a 27-24 victory in Sunday’s wild-card game.Trailing 24-20 with 1.10 left in the game, Allen steamrolled to the 10 on a fourth-and-one, setting a 1-yard rushing score of his own and marking a postseason record fourth lead change in the fourth quarter. Travis Etienne scored the third score on a 14-yard touchdown catch-and-run to put the Jaguars away with four minutes left in the divisional round. Instead, Allen…
The cityscape of Shanghai seen from the observation deck of Shanghai Tower, China.Shen Qilai | Shen Qilai Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets rose on Monday after Wall Street rose from last week after U.S. jobs data showed a decline in the unemployment rate and a resilient labor market.Investors are keeping an eye on oil prices in Iran as protests that have left more than 500 people dead enter their third week, according to a US-based rights group. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering options for intervention in Iran, according to multiple reports on Sunday.brent crude oil futures Although the course…
Mette Frederiksen said Denmark stands ready to defend its values as President Trump renews his threat to seize Danish territory.Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said her country faces a “defining moment” over the future of Greenland after US President Donald Trump renewed his threat to seize territory in the Arctic region by force.”There is a conflict going on over Greenland,” Frederiksen said ahead of a conference on the global scramble for key raw materials to be held in Washington, D.C., starting Monday.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of list”This is a decisive moment” with stakes beyond the immediate question of…
Gabriel Martinelli responded to recent criticism by scoring a hat-trick as Arsenal came from behind to beat Portsmouth 4-1 and reach the fourth round of the FA Cup.The Brazilian winger was criticized for his response to Conor Bradley’s season-ending injury on Thursday night, but he was instrumental in helping Arsenal score three goals from corners, taking their tally from set-pieces to 22 in all competitions this season. However, Mikel Arteta’s side were given an early scare by the Championship side when Colby Bishop put Pompey ahead after just three minutes after Kepa Arrizabalaga curled Conor Chaplin’s shot from the edge…
Federal prosecutors confirmed Sunday night that they have launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.Powell said the investigation was the result of the Fed “setting interest rates based on its best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the wishes of President Donald Trump.””This is about whether the Fed can continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions, or whether monetary policy will instead become dictated by political pressure and intimidation,” he said in a video statement tweeted on the Fed’s X account.”The Department of Justice has sent a grand jury…
Manchester United’s problems continued to grow after Brighton secured a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford.Goals from Brajan Gruda (12) and Danny Welbeck (64) handed United defeat in what was likely to be caretaker manager Darren Fletcher’s final game before his appointment for the remainder of the season, with Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Michael Carrick the favorites to take the post. United were given a late lifeline by Benjamin Sesco (85) after defeat to Brighton, before Shay Lacey was shown a red card (89) for two immediate warnings, but United…
Nearly two years ago, Motional was at a crossroads for self-driving cars. The company, which was born out of a $4 billion joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, has already missed a deadline to launch an unmanned robotaxi service with partner Lyft. The company lost Aptiv, one of its financial backers, prompting Hyundai to step up an additional $1 billion investment to keep the business going. Several rounds of layoffs, including a 40% layoff in May 2024, have reduced the company’s workforce from a peak of about 1,400 to fewer than 600. Meanwhile, advances in AI were changing…
An Allegiant Airlines jet takes off from Las Vegas Airport.Nick Potts | Getty ImagesAllegiant Travel On Sunday, it also announced it would acquire a leisure airline. country of the sun The plan, a $1.5 billion cash-and-stock deal, comes as the U.S. low-cost carrier faces rising costs due to the pandemic and an increase in the number of domestic flights it flies.The transaction has an implied value of $18.89 per Sun Country share. The company’s shareholders will receive 0.1557 shares of Allegiant common stock and $4.10 in cash for each Sun Country share they own, Allegiant announced Sunday. The deal represents…
There’s no manager, no trophy expectations, no noise. There was a few boos when the final whistle blew against Brighton, but then there was stunned silence. Where do Manchester United go from here?When United lost to Brighton in the FA Cup, a statistic was thrown around. 40 games – that’s how long United’s season is. It was the shortest season since 1914-15, when no cup competitions were held due to World War I. data wrapper This content is provided by data wrappercookies and other technologies may be used. To view this content, you must allow cookies. You can change the…