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- Reuters
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader whose riches enabled horse racing glory, dies at 88
(Reuters) -The Aga Khan, known for his triumphs in horse racing, dazzling wealth and development work around the world, has died in Lisbon at the age of 88, according to the Aga Khan Development Network on X. The 49th hereditary imam or spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Ismaili Muslims, his name also became synonymous with success as a racehorse owner, with the thoroughbred Shergar among his most famous. The multi-millionaire, perhaps billionaire, also enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, characterised by private jets, a $200 million super-yacht and a private island in the Bahamas.
- Associated Press
Trump administration pulling almost all USAID workers off the job worldwide
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it is pulling almost all U.S. Agency for International Development workers off the job and out of the field worldwide, moving to all but end a six-decade mission to shore up American security by fighting starvation, funding education and working to end epidemics. The administration notified USAID workers in emails and a notice posted online, the latest in a steady dismantling of the aid agency by returning political appointees from President Donald Trump's first term and billionaire Elon Musk's government-efficiency teams who call much of the spending on programs overseas wasteful. Other options had included closures of smaller USAID missions and partial closures of larger ones.
- The Canadian Press
Broome and Baker-Mazara score 15 apiece and No. 1 Auburn runs away from Oklahoma 98-70
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Johni Broome and Chad Baker-Mazara scored 15 points each and No. 1 Auburn remained undefeated in Southeastern Conference play with a 98-70 win over Oklahoma on Tuesday night.
- The Canadian Press
Middle East latest: Trump suggests Palestinians leave Gaza as talks on ceasefire resume
President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that displaced Palestinians be permanently resettled outside Gaza and proposed the U.S. take “ownership” in redeveloping the area. His remarks drew swift opposition and were certain to roil the ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel.
- USA TODAY
Lawsuit claims University of Michigan violated protesters' constitutional rights
A new lawsuit filed against the University of Michigan claims the school banned five people from campus because of pro-Palestine protests.
- The Canadian Press
Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports
A sweeping new U.S. tariff on products made in China is expected to increase the prices American consumers pay for a wide array of products, from the ultra-cheap apparel sold on online shopping platforms to toys and electronic devices such as computers and cellphones.
- Reuters
US Postal Service suspends incoming packages from China, Hong Kong
The Trump administration imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods that came into effect on Tuesday and moved to close the "de minimis" loophole that allows importers and U.S. shoppers to avoid paying tariffs for packages worth less than $800. USPS said the change will not impact the flow of letters and 'flats' from China and Hong Kong.
- France 24 Videos
In shock announcement, Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza Strip
President Donald Trump revealed an extraordinary plan Tuesday for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip, resettle Palestinians in other countries -- seemingly whether they wanted to leave or not -- and turn the territory into "the Riviera of the Middle East." Trump made the proposal to audible gasps during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he was hosting at the White House for talks.
- BBC
US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong
It says the suspension will be in place "until further notice" and did not offer a reason for the decision.
- WAPT - Jackson Videos
Trio of Callaway Chargers commit to next level
The athletes want to continue dominating at the next level.
- WAPT - Jackson Videos
Mississippi Public Service Commission rejects Great River Water rate increase
Mississippi Public Service Commission rejects Great River Water rate increase
- KJRH-Tulsa Videos
TPS board candidates share similar views on teacher support, opposing Walters
TPS board candidates share similar views on teacher support, opposing Walters
- The Canadian Press
Joel Embiid has triple-double for 76ers in return after missing 15 games
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid hopes his return to the lineup isn't just a one-day thing.
- The Canadian Press
Chance McMillian has quick trio of 3s for No. 13 Texas Tech in 73-59 win over Baylor
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Chance McMillian made three consecutive 3-pointers midway through the second half and finished with 19 points to lead No. 13 Texas Tech to a 73-59 win over Baylor on Tuesday night.
- USA TODAY
Students, Olympic skaters, families and more. A tribute to lives lost in the DC plane crash
American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk collided in Washington, D.C. Authorities believe all 67 on board both aircraft died.
- Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Nasdaq futures slip on China tariffs, corporate earnings
US stock futures pulled back after-hours against a backdrop of mixed earnings and the outbreak of a trade war with China
- France 24
First military flight with migrants deported from US lands in Guantanamo Bay
The first US military flight carrying detained migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay landed in Cuba on Tuesday. President Donald Trump said he wants to expand a migrant detention facility at the base to hold more than 30,000 migrants. The first US military flight deporting migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay landed in Cuba on Tuesday evening, according to a US official. It was the first step in an expected surge in the number of migrants sent to the US naval base, which
- PA Media: Sport
Wednesday’s briefing: Arteta rues striker failure ahead of semi-final
Arsenal were unable to reinforce their injury-hit forward line during the transfer window.