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Culture
Beirut Cinema Festival Draws Thousands Despite War Fatigue
Despite months of full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah, the 20th Beirut Shorts International Film Festival drew 3,500 people to the landmark Metropolis Cinema. The event underscored a resilient appetite for cultural engagement in the Lebanese capital, with award-winning films reflecting both personal recovery and national unrest.
Politics
Honolulu Voters Reject Ranked Choice Voting in Election
Honolulu voters have decisively rejected a proposal to implement ranked choice voting for the city’s mayor, council, and prosecuting attorney. The measure was defeated by nearly 25,000 votes, with more than half of those casting ballots opposing the change to the electoral system.
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Suministros & Alimentos Optimizing the Food Industry Supply Chain with ToolsGroup at the Gartner(R) Supply Chain Symposium/XPO(TM) 2025
Next generation prediction algorithms excel at preventing business disruption and optimizing the supply chain for Central American food distribution logistics
Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Delivers Record $2.5 Billion in Retail Sales for 2024, Targets $3 Billion and 1,500 U.S. Polo Assn. Stores
U.S. Polo Assn.'s continued record growth resulted from expanding its existing footprint across all regions around the world. U.S. Polo Assn. delivered steady growth in North America, the brand's largest market, and continued to gain market share in the other established regions of Western Europe, Middle East and Latin America. In addition, U.S. Polo Assn. is significantly growing in emerging markets for the brand such as Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe. Finally, U.S. Polo Assn. is considered the largest and fastest growing menswear brand in India, with the brand targeting a billion dollars of retail sales in the country in the coming years. U.S. Polo Assn. will also be actively launching several new strategic markets in 2025 including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Poland and Thailand.
Trump targets US 'sanctuary cities' in migrant crackdown
Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to crack down on "sanctuary cities" that defy his hardline immigration policies, as the US president closes in on his first 100 days back in office.
Mexico agrees to send water to US after Trump threatens tariffs
Mexico has agreed to immediately provide water to the United States to reduce shortfalls under a decades-old treaty at the center of a diplomatic spat, the two countries said Monday.
Amazon launches first Starlink-rival internet satellites
Amazon on Monday launched its first batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites, marking the start of its push to rival Elon Musk's Starlink.
US lost seven multi-million-dollar drones in Yemen area since March
The United States has lost seven multi-million-dollar MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Yemen area since March 15, a US official said Monday, as the Navy announced a costly warplane fell off an aircraft carrier into the Red Sea.
Power outage brings chaos to Spain and Portugal
Lights flickered back to life in Spain and Portugal late Monday after a massive blackout hit the Iberian peninsula stranding passengers in trains and hundreds of elevators while millions saw phone and internet coverage die.
Bucks blow as Lillard suffers torn Achilles: team
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will miss the remainder of the NBA season after suffering a torn left Achilles tendon during his team's playoff defeat to the Indiana Pacers, his team confirmed on Monday.
Putin orders three-day truce amid new US warnings
President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered a three-day truce with Ukraine to coincide with Moscow's World War II commemorations next month that his Ukrainian rival slammed as an "attempt at manipulation".
Real Madrid's Ancelotti agrees Brazil deal - reports
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, several Spanish media outlets reported Monday.
ChatGPT adds shopping help, intensifying Google rivalry
OpenAI announced Monday that ChatGPT is now helping users find products online, enhancing its challenge to Google amid regulatory pressure on the search giant's market dominance.
Global stocks mixed amid trade hopes as markets await tech earnings
Global stocks were steady on Monday as investors welcomed the absence of further trade war escalation over the weekend and as countries seek to temper US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Commanders heading back to D.C. after inking $3.7 bln stadium deal
The Washington Commanders are heading back to the US capital after agreeing a deal to build a new $3.7 billion stadium on the site of their former home, the NFL franchise announced on Monday.
US warplane falls off aircraft carrier into Red Sea
A multi-million-dollar US warplane fell off the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier into the Red Sea on Monday in an accident that injured one sailor, the Navy said.
Feisty Arteta urges Arsenal fans to 'bring boots' to PSG Champions League clash
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal fans to "bring your boots" and kick every ball as the Gunners prepare to take on Paris Saint-Germain with a place in the Champions League final at stake.
UN 'alarmed' by US strikes in Yemen that Huthis say killed 68 migrants
The United Nations expressed deep alarm on Monday at reports that US strikes on Yemen killed scores of people at a migrant detention centre in a stronghold of the Huthi rebels.
Bucks blow as Lillard suffers ruptured Achilles: reports
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will miss the remainder of the NBA season after suffering a torn left Achilles tendon during his team's playoff defeat to the Indiana Pacers, ESPN reported on Monday.
No power, no phone, no transport -- Spain in a panic
Panicked customers scrambled to withdraw cash from banks and streets overflowed with crowds floundering without internet and phone coverage as a power outage plunged Spain into chaos on Monday.
US warplane went overboard into Red Sea: Navy
A US warplane went overboard into the Red Sea as a result of a Monday accident on the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier, the country's Navy said.
'Like a dream' as IPL's 14-year-old Suryavanshi becomes youngest to hit T20 ton
Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Monday became the youngest to hit a senior T20 century at 14 years and 32 days as he powered Rajasthan Royals' successful chase against Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
Luis Enrique says PSG have improved since October Arsenal loss
Luis Enrique says Paris Saint-Germain are "a much better team" since October's defeat to Arsenal ahead of the clubs' Champions League semi-final first-leg.
UN food, refugee agencies warn of huge cuts after funding losses
The UN's food and refugee agencies have warned of dire cuts to their services as funding plummets, especially from key donor the United States under President Donald Trump.
Trump trade war dominates BRICS meeting in Brazil
The foreign ministers of Brazil, China, Russia and other BRICS members began two days of talks in Rio de Janeiro Monday aimed at forging a united front to US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies.
Rashford expected to miss rest of Aston Villa season
Marcus Rashford is expected to miss the rest of Aston Villa's season due to a hamstring injury, according to reports on Monday.
IPL's 14-year-old Suryavanshi youngest to hit T20 ton as Rajasthan rule
Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Monday became the youngest to hit a senior T20 century at 14 years and 32 days as he powered Rajasthan Royals' successful chase against Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong to join Cannes film festival jury: organisers
American actor Halle Berry and "Succession" star Jeremy Strong are set to serve on the jury at the Cannes film festival this year that will be headed by French actress Juliette Binoche, organisers announced on Monday.
Klopp congratulates Liverpool on Premier League triumph
Jurgen Klopp has congratulated Liverpool on their Premier League title triumph, predicting a bright future for his former club.
Violence-weary Trinidadians vote in general election
Voters in violence-plagued Trinidad and Tobago went to the polls on Monday in elections that will decide whether Prime Minister Stuart Young remains in power.
Abuse scandal in focus in search for new pope
For decades, the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests was covered up by the Church. But cardinals on Monday listed it as a key challenge for the next pope.
Prince William and Kate mark wedding anniversary in Scotland
Prince William and wife Catherine will celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary on the Scottish island of Mull on Tuesday, the latest step on the princess's road to recovery from cancer.
Amazon set for launch of Starlink-rival satellites
After delaying an earlier attempt due to bad weather, Amazon is preparing to launch its first batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites on Monday, stepping into direct competition with Elon Musk's Starlink.
London mayor Sadiq Khan targets Olympic history for city
London mayor Sadiq Khan wants the city to become the first four-time host of the Olympics and is backing a bid for the 2040 Games.