Stardom in the Ring, but an Early Death for Wrestlers Like Sabu
The causes are varied, but many well-known wrestlers have died young.
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Trump Heads to the Middle East Focused on Business Deals, Not Diplomacy
President Trump has always viewed the presidency as a worldwide hunt for deals. And there is no better place for that than the Gulf, where a few men wield absolute authority over vast wealth.
Ozempic Comes for the Group Dinner
As the use of GLP-1s soars in popularity, diners are wrestling with new restaurant etiquette dilemmas — and adjusting accordingly.
Kurdish P.K.K. Says It Will End Conflict with Turkish State
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or P.K.K., said that it would lay down its arms and disband, a decision that could reverberate in neighboring countries.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for News Media to Shun Divisive Language
In his first audience with the press as pontiff, Leo renewed his pleas for a more peaceful world and quoted his predecessor, Pope Francis, who had called for communication that is free from aggression.
Newsom Asks Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments, Escalating Crackdown
“There are no more excuses,” the California governor said in pushing for municipalities to address one of the most visible byproducts of homelessness.
U.S. and China Reach Deal to Temporarily Slash Tariffs
The White House backed off from the steepest levies, as the costs of an all-out trade war with China threatened global economic growth.
Sabu, Pro Wrestler and ‘Hardcore’ Pioneer, Dies at 60
Mr. Brunk rose to fame with the Extreme Championship Wrestling Circuit, pioneering a wrestling style that made use of props like tables and chairs.
Can the U.K.’s Military Spending Push Revive Its Small Towns, Too?
Britain is spending billions of pounds more on defense, but wants the money to go beyond nuclear submarines to improve local jobs and prosperity. Barrow-in-Furness may be the model.
Stocks Surge After U.S. and China Cut Tariffs
U.S. markets joined a global rally after talks between American and Chinese officials signaled a de-escalation in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.