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US President Donald Trump didn't like Chancellor Friedrich Merz's latest statements on the Iran war, that much was clear from Trump's recent rant on Truth Social, where he claimed the German leader "doesn't know what he's talking about!" So what happened? On Monday, Merz said the US "clearly have no strategy" in dealing with Tehran

The ultra-low-cost US carrier Spirit Airlines has "started an orderly wind-down of our operations," the company said Saturday. The move was "effective immediately," with all flights canceled and customer service no longer available. The carrier said customers could use its automatic refund process to get money back for their tickets. "We are proud of the

Actors created with artificial intelligence will not be eligible for an Oscar, said the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday introducing new rules for the awards. The governing body of the Oscar Awards clarified that acting performances and screenplays must be created by humans, while allowing the use of artificial intelligence tools.

The Trump administration is trying to force Iran into concessions by cutting off its oil exports. Will it prevail? A ceasefire has been in place between the US and Iran after weeks of fighting, with Washington now seeking ways out of the conflict with Iran. Two options are on the table. The US could extend

Nicole Saphier, President Trump's nominee for surgeon general. Theo Wargo/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Theo Wargo/Getty Images President Trump has nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor, for the role of surgeon general. It's his third pick for this position, often called "the nation's doctor," responsible for promoting health

Elenathewise/iStockphoto/Getty Images Adults should be getting at least seven hours of sleep each night, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. "Below that, there's clear evidence that you're going to feel lethargic during the day," says James Rowley, a pulmonologist and the program director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Rush University Medical Center

Winnie Mandela raises her fist during the funeral for 17 people who were killed during fierce rioting on Wed. March 5, 1986 in Johannesburg's Alexandra township. AP hide caption toggle caption AP JOHANNESBURG, South Africa —Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is one of the most revered —and controversial — women in South African history, but to her grandchildren

Children play outside a vacant school that is now being used to house displaced people in Qamishli, Syria. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR QAMISHLI, Syria — The children running through the courtyard of a school in this northeastern city are a blur of motion. But they're not students at recess — they

The U.S. Capitol Building is visible in the early morning hours of April 2. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly . The national political environment is a difficult one for Republicans. President Trump is facing record-low approval ratings, his war in

Spirit Airlines has announced it will cease operations. The ultra-low-cost carrier has struggled for years and filed for bankruptcy twice since 2024. Spirit had sought a bailout from the Trump administration. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images WASHINGTON — Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, which had been struggling for years, announced it