Deebo Samuel returns to 49ers in $7M deal as Pearsall faces injury
Former All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel has agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal to rejoin the San Francisco 49ers, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Ramayana Trailer 2026: 500M$ Epic Adaptation Unveiled
The official trailer for Nitesh Tiwari’s 500-million-dollar Ramayana adaptation has been released, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana. The film, one of the most expensive in Indian cinema history, marks the first collaboration between A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
Canadians Spent $3.3B Less Traveling to US in 2025
Canadians spent $3.3 billion less on travel to the US in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to new government data, as Donald Trump's policies continue to affect cross-border spending.
Qantas Project Sunrise: Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes 19-Hour Test Flight
An Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 19-hour, 13-minute test flight from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne, Australia, for Qantas’ 'Project Sunrise' initiative. The flight simulated conditions for the world’s longest non-stop commercial route, from Sydney to London, set to launch in October 2027.
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5B to settle talc cancer lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has offered to pay up to $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits over its talc-based baby powder, which plaintiffs claim caused ovarian cancer.
Trump Administration Says It Collected $13 Billion from Venezuelan Oil
President Donald Trump said on Monday the U.S. has collected more than $13 billion from the sale of Venezuelan crude oil since the January ousting of former President Nicolás Maduro.
Cracker Barrel CEO Steps Down After Rebrand Controversy
Cracker Barrel's chief executive, Julie Masino, is stepping down a year after the company faced widespread backlash over its controversial rebrand, according to BBC.
Tom Ince joins Tranmere Rovers on two-year deal
Tom Ince has returned to Merseyside with a two-year contract at Tranmere Rovers. The midfielder, previously with Watford, spoke of a 'full circle' moment and his continued hunger for the game.
Benedict Cumberbatch Warns of $111B Media Merger ‘Calamity’
Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming, and Benedict Wong have called the proposed $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger a 'calamity' that must be blocked in the UK. They argue the consolidation threatens the British media landscape, jobs, and creative freedom.
Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while court case plays out
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery while a federal court case plays out, according to court filings. The move could cost the company up to $7 million a day in fees.
Trump Vows to Investigate EU Over $15B in Fines on US Tech Giants
Former President Donald Trump has announced an investigation into the European Union over antitrust fines imposed on major U.S. tech companies, citing billions in penalties against Google, Apple, and Meta. According to BBC and AppleInsider, the move uses Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to challenge what Trump calls unfair EU practices.
Canadian Government Urged to Block $125M Data-Sharing Deal
A Canadian federal opposition leader has called on Mark Carney’s government to block a $125m data-sharing deal between Thomson Reuters and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to The Guardian.
Andy Burnham’s Number 10 North: A New Office, Same Political Challenges
On his fourth day as prime minister, Andy Burnham visited Glasgow instead of staying at London’s Downing Street. The move underscores his commitment to decentralizing government functions through the new Manchester-based Number 10 North, a symbolic but politically sensitive initiative.
Judge Orders Pause on $81B Paramount-Warner Merger
A federal judge has ordered a two-week pause on the $81 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger after 12 states challenged the deal, according to the Guardian.
Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs
Google parent Alphabet reported negative free cash flow of $5.9bn for the first time in a decade, as AI spending spirals, according to BBC.