Fed Reserve holds rates steady for third time this year, as Powell transition nears

The Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, extending a pause that has now lasted three consecutive meetings in 2026. The decision comes as policymakers confront rising inflation tied to a surge in global
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s congressional map, further weakens Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court issued a major decision on Wednesday that significantly limits how race can be used when drawing electoral maps, striking down Louisiana’s congressional district plan and narrowing the scope of the Voting Rights Act in
Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Toronto Raptors in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead

The Cleveland Cavaliers surged back in the closing minutes to defeat the Toronto Raptors 125–120 in Game 5, taking a 3–2 lead in their first-round playoff matchup and putting themselves one victory away from advancing. Toronto appeared
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires as Bronco after nine seasons in NFL

Veteran safety Justin Simmons has officially announced his retirement, announcing Wednesday that he is stepping away from the NFL after nine seasons, most of them spent in Denver. Originally selected by the Broncos in the third round
Jon Bernthal returns to headline new ‘Punisher’ Disney+ special on May 12

Jon Bernthal is stepping back into the role of Frank Castle for a new Marvel Special Presentation, The Punisher: One Last Kill, arriving on Disney+ on May 12. The announcement came alongside a first-look image, though story
The Chainsmokers reunite with Oaks for upcoming EP ‘Love Is Kind’

The Chainsmokers — Alex Pall and Drew Taggart — have teamed up again with Swedish artist Oaks, also known as Winona Oak, for their latest track, “Already Know.” The song follows their recent collab, “Echo” and continues
P!nk to host 2026 Tony Awards ceremony

Singer-songwriter P!nk is stepping into new role this year as host of the 79th Annual Tony Awards, which honors the best of Broadway. Announcing the news with humor on Instagram, P!nk wrote alongside a clip of herself
P!nk to host 2026 Tony Awards ceremony

Singer-songwriter P!nk is stepping into new role this year as host of the 79th Annual Tony Awards, which honors the best of Broadway. Announcing the news with humor on Instagram, P!nk wrote alongside a clip of herself