Author: News Desk

Politics dominates, of course, as the US economy officially shrunk in the first quarter of Trump 2.0 amid sweeping tariffs.

US and Ukraine sign a deal that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country’s natural resources.

There are reports Tesla are looking to replace Elon Musk as CEO – although this has since been rejected by the car company.

What’s dominating the USA news headlines? Politics, politics, politics! Protests are sweeping the US – as are measles – with anti-Trump and anti-Musk protests expected in Florida today, there’s coverage of the US economy as fears of a recession start to climb and perhaps the biggest story for the US today is news that the US and Ukraine sign minerals deal in major breakthrough.

NASA’s Lucy mission has achieved a remarkable milestone by capturing the first detailed images of a massive, peanut-shaped asteroid named Dinkinesh.

In a season that promised thrilling head-to-heads, the tragic events of the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix cast a long shadow over Formula 1, forever altering the landscape of the sport.

Cliff Notes – Super sexist Leisure Suit Larry franchise is being delisted from Steam The original Leisure Suit Larry games (1-7 and Magna Cum Laude) will soon be removed from Steam, potentially linked to Codemasters’ ongoing troubles with IP rights. Despite their controversial content, the games are still available on platforms like GOG and Fanatical, raising questions about the reasons for their delisting. Codemasters, believed to own the original IP, is facing significant challenges, including job cuts and a halt in rally game production, which may impact the future of the franchise. Super sexist Leisure Suit Larry franchise is being…

Trump trade war distorts US economy as banks win and consumer mood dims The US economy contracted by an annualised 0.3 per cent over the first quarter, as companies in the world’s largest economy responded to Donald Trump’s trade war by rushing to import goods. The fall in the GDP reading — the first since 2022 — was worse than economists’ most recent forecasts and compared with the 2.4 per cent rise for the fourth quarter. It was largely the result of companies’ rush to buy goods from abroad ahead of the US president’s sweeping tariffs, with imports rising at…

King’s gratitude for community of care defying cancer In his most personal message since he was diagnosed with cancer last February, the King has said that “the darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion”. Charles, 76, has said that his own experience with the disease has given him a greater appreciation of the work that organisations and individuals do for those the 390,000 people who are diagnosed with cancer in the UK each year. The front page of the Daily Express this morning – 01-05-2025: King Charles speaks of cancer’s ‘darkest moments’ in new deeply personal…

King’s cancer message of hope King Charles has said his cancer experience, as ‘frightening’ as it is, has brought into ‘sharp focus the very best of humanity’. The monarch, 76, was diagnosed with the disease less than 18 months after beginning his reign. He receives weekly treatment. Charles and palace officials alike have said, time and time again, that the king is on the road to recovery – and probably working a tad too much, Queen Camilla has joked. The front page of the Metro this morning – 01-05-2025: King Charles says having cancer is ‘daunting and frightening’

Take risks love deeply is the King’s message of hope to cancer patients The King has spoken of the “daunting and at times frightening experience” of receiving a cancer diagnosis, in the most personal reflection of his own battle with the disease. Ahead of hosting a special reception for cancer charities at Buckingham Palace this evening, in a written message Charles told of his appreciation for the “profound impact of human connection”, observing how “the darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion”. The front page of the Daily Mirror this morning – 01-05-2025: King Charles cancer…

Charles’ cancer message – King: My rebellious hope KING Charles says cancer diagnosis is “daunting and at times frightening” but the “darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion” as he hails health heroes. Charles, who has been treated for cancer every week for more than a year, penned an optimistic message saying “cancer diagnosis need never mean facing the future without hope and support”. The front page of The Sun this morning 01-05-2025: Cancer is daunting and frightening, says King Charles as he opens up on health battle and quotes Dame Debs Major shortage of one…