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By Kath Hudson    14 May 2026 US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are on track after strong Q1 results. Revenue increased by 11 per cent to US$788.7 million, driven by strong growth in membership dues and in-club revenue, including strong uptake of dynamic personal training. Net income increased by 15.8 per cent to US$88.1 million and adjusted EBITDA increased by 18.3 per cent to US$226.7 million. Bahram Akradi, CEO, founder and chair, said: “Our first quarter results reflect strong execution and continued momentum across our business. Our growth strategy remains on…

From illegal war on Iran to an inhumane fuel blockade of Cuba, from AI weapons to crypto corruption, this is a time of staggering chaos, cruelty, and violence.  Unlike other publications that parrot the views of authoritarians, billionaires, and corporations, The Nation publishes stories that hold the powerful to account and center the communities too often denied a voice in the national media—stories like the one you’ve just read. Each day, our journalism cuts through lies and distortions, contextualizes the developments reshaping politics around the globe, and advances progressive ideas that oxygenate our movements and instigate change in the halls…

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, who found himself on President Trump’s revenge list for voting to convict him in his 2021 impeachment trial, lost his bid for a third term Saturday after placing third in the Republican primary. Trump’s endorsed candidate Rep. Julia Letlow placed first, but fell short of the outright majority needed to avoid a runoff. She had earned 45% of the votes cast with 98% of ballots counted.  Ms. Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming, who secured second with 28%, will face off again in the June 27 runoff election. Mr. Cassidy earned 24% of the vote, despite…

Manchester City completed a domestic cup double on Saturday courtesy of a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final.  Antoine Semenyo’s deft flick was the only goal of the game at Wembley, with Chelsea’s losing record in domestic cup finals now extended to seven. Pep Guardiola’s side are still in contention to lift the Premier League trophy, but will require Arsenal to drop points against either Burnley on Monday night, or against Crystal Palace on the final day of the season. Away from the action, it is emerging that one of Europe’s biggest clubs are keen to sign…

A GOP bill seeking $1 billion for the Secret Service to help finance President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom is in jeopardy as it faces pushback from a top Senate official. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, said Saturday that the budget bill, which aims to fund ICE and Border Patrol alongside $1 billion to help fund the ballroom, needs to be rewritten to account for jurisdictional issues. “A project as complex and large in scale as Trump’s proposed ballroom necessarily involves the coordination of many government…

[Today’s Iran war post is launching before final because I felt a bit poorly earlier but am fine now. Please return at 8:00 AM EDT or reload this page then for a final version] The Iran war front seems quiet, particularly as the Trump-Xi summit continues to dominate the news. We won’t dignify the Trump claim that Xi offered essentially a blank check in support of the US effort to open the Strait of Hormuz: BREAKING: China has explicitly informed the US that it recognizes Iran’s “exercise of sovereignty” over the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting the White House readout of…

Roommates, an emotional moment unfolded at Southern University’s commencement ceremony as one family experienced both heartbreak and pride in the same breath. A year after Caleb Wilson’s tragic death shocked the campus community, his loved ones were met with overwhelming support as his name was honored during graduation. RELATED: Alleged Hazing Death Of Southern University Student Caleb Wilson Results In Five Indictments (VIDEO) Southern University Honors Caleb Wilson At Commencement Ceremony Caleb Wilson, a mechanical engineering student at Southern University, died in 2025 following an alleged hazing incident involving members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. During Friday’s commencement ceremony,…

Inglewood, California — FIFA is facing backlash for sky-high prices and fees for the upcoming World Cup, causing consternation among fans and providing fuel to critics who accuse soccer’s world governing body of greed. This World Cup will be the biggest ever after it was expanded from 32 to 48 teams, with 104 matches across the U.S., Canada and Mexico that are projected to generate a record $10.9 billion in revenue, according to FIFA. FIFA’s official resale marketplace has shown staggering prices, with the sport’s governing body pocketing a 15% fee from both the seller and the buyer for each…

This summer, for the first time since 1994, the FIFA World Cup is coming back to North America. The tri-national hosting gig between the United States, Canada, and Mexico should be a celebration of the continental growth of soccer, and the unifying power of the most popular sport in the world. But this is 2026, and Donald Trump is in charge.  The tournament is taking place against a backdrop of violent enforced nativism and foreign interventionism from the United States. The Trump administration has turned anti-immigrant policies into a deadly surveillance and deportation machine, and placed hardline restrictions on travel…

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) produced a batting masterclass at Eden Gardens to defeat Gujarat Titans (GT) by 29 runs in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Riding on explosive knocks from Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green, KKR piled up a daunting 247/2 before their bowlers held their nerve to restrict GT to 218/4 in a run-fest on Friday evening.Finn Allen leads KKR’s batting brillianceAfter being asked to bat first by Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill, KKR made full use of the batting-friendly conditions and entertained the home crowd with a barrage of boundaries and towering…