Toys made by Mattel, Hasbro and others are seen at a Macy’s store in New York. Staff | Reuters Shares of major toy makers rallied on Monday after the U.S. agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs on China. The agreement will pause most tariffs and other trade barriers for 90 days, including reducing the 145% levy…
Outside the southern district courthouse in Manhattan, at least a hundred members of the media gathered on Monday as the high-profile racketeering and sex-trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs begins. Passersby could see dozens of cameras and crew members; perhaps surprisingly, there were few, if any, demonstrations or protests. Rows of cameras in front of…
The wait is almost over as NASCAR shifts to its next event, the NASCAR All-Star Race! This year’s race will take place again at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Check out everything you need to know about the fan vote leading up to the race. What is the NASCAR All-Star Race? The NASCAR All-Star Race is an…
Hamas has released an Israeli-American hostage held captive for 19 months to Israeli forces as part of efforts to reach a new ceasefire deal, the group said. Edan Alexander, 21, had been serving in the Israeli army on the border of Gaza when he was captured by Hamas militants on 7 October 2023. On Monday,…
For the past seven years, Punch has been spotlighting rising talent in the bartending community through its Best New Bartenders (BNB) program, formerly known as Bartender in Residence. The mission of BNB is to promote and recognize the next generation of bartenders who are not only making thoughtful cocktails, but also moving the industry forward….
Shipping containers are seen at the port of Oakland, as trade tensions continued over U.S. tariffs with China, in Oakland, California, on May 12, 2025. Carlos Barria | Reuters Receipts from U.S. tariffs hit a record level in April as revenue from President Donald Trump’s trade war started kicking in. Customs duties totaled $16.3 billion…
People walk past an advertisement feature Donald Trump with Bitcoin in Hong Kong. May James | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of KindlyMD skyrocketed 350% Monday after the healthcare company announced a merger with Nakamoto Holdings, a bitcoin investment company founded by David Bailey, a key cryptocurrency advisor to President Donald Trump. The newly formed…
While LIV Golf and the PGA Tour operate on separate tracks for much of the year, major championships are when the sport’s best finally converge. The second major of the season, the 2025 PGA Championship, will once again bring stars from both leagues together. This year’s PGA takes place at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte,…
A British national arrested in Saudi Arabia on charges that appear to relate to a deleted tweet has been jailed for 10 years, according to British lawyers and campaign groups representing the family. Ahmed al-Doush was arrested in August and, while it is understood that UK Foreign Office officials were allowed into the Saudi court…
The No. 2 official at the Justice Department has also been temporarily put in charge of the Library of Congress, a department official said Monday. Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general for the past two months, is the latest Trump administration official to take on interim, but additional, leadership positions as President Trump dismisses senior…
