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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that he believes the suspected gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was targeting administration officials, noting “we’re still looking into” whether President Donald Trump was specifically targeted.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Blanche stressed that the investigation was “quite preliminary” and said that law enforcement was investigating further information about the suspect, including “some writings,” and speaking with people who knew him. The suspect is not cooperating with investigators, he added. “I kept it a little general because we do believe it was administration…

Dessert has always been the quiet deal-closer of a birthday dinner. You can have the perfect table, the perfect meal, but if the final course falls flat, the night never quite reaches escape velocity. The ritual of bringing out something sweet, celebratory and slightly over the top is as essential as the birthday song and the candles themselves. With the introduction of their new smash cake, Hollywood’s iconic Yamashiro restaurant ticks every box and reminds everyone why they remain the undisputed king of the hill. Perched above Hollywood with one of the most stunning views in Los Angeles, Yamashiro has…

And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda is still shaping up but we expect to drop in at a couple of folkie happenings, promenade with the official mascots, and tidy up around the castle. We also hope to have yet another listening party, where the rotation will likely include this, this, this, this and this. And what about you? This is a fine time to enjoy the great outdoors. Hiking trials, shorelines, and cityscapes await…

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster with an appeal for atomic energy only to be used for peaceful purposes. The deadly explosion at the Soviet-era plant “marked the conscience of humanity” and “remains a warning of the risks inherent in the use of increasingly powerful technologies,” the US pontiff said at the end of a prayer service at the Vatican. “I hope that at all levels of decision-making, discernment and responsibility will always prevail, so that every use of atomic energy may be at the service of life and peace,” the 70-year-old…

As IPL 2026 crosses the midway stage, former India batter Wasim Jaffer has shared his picks for the three most outstanding individual performances of the season so far. Jaffer chose young batting sensation’s power-packed performance, a star spinner’s magical show, and ace opener’s sizzling stuff as performances that left a major impact on the tournament.Wasim Jaffer backs youth brilliance and bowling excellenceSpeaking on his YouTube channel, Jaffer praised Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless century against Sunrisers Hyderabad as one of the finest knocks of the season. The teenage batter smashed 103 off just 37 deliveries, hammering five boundaries and…

The future of Gervonta Davis is currently up in the air but that hasn’t stopped one reigning world champion from calling out ‘Tank’ for a showdown.It’s been over a year since Davis was last in action, with that coming in March 2025 against Lamont Roach Jr. That bout ended in a controversial majority decision draw, but nonetheless saw ‘Tank’ hold on to his WBA lightweight title.Things have been extremely difficult for the Baltimore man since then though, first seeing a planned exhibition in November with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul cancelled after Davis was at the centre of domestic abuse allegations.Further allegations…

Reigning European champions Spain are tipped as one of the favourites for the 2026 World Cup – and now, fans have been given a first look at the kit La Roja could be wearing in North America next summer.Images of the shirt, leaked online by Opaleak, show an adidas design that blends tradition with a bold new twist. The base is a deep red body paired with dark navy sleeves, while the three adidas shoulder stripes run in a red-yellow-red sequence – a subtle nod to the Spanish flag. Fine yellow pinstripes run vertically down the jersey with dotted detailing,…

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night. The two were rushed off the stage from where they were sitting when loud sounds were heard from inside the ballroom. No injuries were reported, and both Trump and local authorities have since said a suspect was taken into custody. The rest of the guests, which included journalists, politicians, and celebrities, were not evacuated following the incident, which occurred about 45 minutes into the event’s start. Gun shots were heard inside the ballroom, and attendees crouched near their…

A man taken into custody after gunfire rang out at the White House Correspondents’ Assn. dinner on Saturday was identified by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, of Torrance. Allen was first publicly identified by the Associated Press, which cited unnamed law enforcement sources. Another official not authorized to speak publicly about the ongoing investigation told The Times that Allen was the suspect and that authorities were in the process of obtaining warrants to search addresses associated with him in Torrance. The scene at the annual event in Washington turned chaotic when a man dashed toward the dining…

 CNTXT AI has launched Munsit Emirati TTS, a native Arabic text-to-speech model designed to produce real-time, human-like speech in the UAE dialect for enterprise and consumer applications.The Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence company is positioning the system as a response to a long-running weakness in global voice technology: the inability of many speech engines to capture Arabic dialects with natural rhythm, pronunciation and cultural nuance. The company says Munsit Emirati TTS is its most accurate native voice model and is intended for use in customer service, digital platforms, media, education, government services and voice-enabled applications.Munsit Emirati TTS arrives at a time…