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Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
The Israeli prime minister said a small malignant tumor was found during routine monitoring and removed, and that he delayed disclosure because of the war with Iran
U.S.-Iran diplomacy stalls after Trump cancels Islamabad envoy trip
Witkoff and Kushner had been expected in Pakistan for talks, but Trump said negotiations can happen by phone as Iran’s foreign minister continued a regional tour
UPS, FedEx and DHL seek tariff refunds. Customers may have to wait
The companies say they will pass along approved IEEPA refunds to customers who paid the duties, but only importers of record can file and CBP processing may take months
Bernstein’s Wall’ Frames Leonard Bernstein Through Art’s Unifying Power
Douglas Tirola’s documentary centers on the composer and conductor’s belief that art can lift people up and bring them together
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as Microsoft readies U.S. buyouts
Meta says the layoffs will begin May 20, while Microsoft is preparing voluntary buyout offers for thousands of U.S. employees as AI costs rise across the sector
N.B. children face years-long waits for dental surgery, specialist says
A Moncton pediatric dental specialist says limited operating-room time has left more than 300 children waiting, including complex cases that cannot be handled in a regular dental office
Justin Sun sues Trump family’s World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
The crypto billionaire says the venture froze WLFI tokens he bought and blocked him from assets he claims were valued at as much as $1 billion
Warsh’s inflation gauge could complicate his Fed pitch
Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair told senators he favors trimmed inflation measures. Bank of America says that approach may not always deliver a softer reading
Seized ships sharpen risks for crews in Strait of Hormuz
Two MSC-managed container ships have been taken toward Bandar Abbas after Iranian forces seized them, leaving shipping companies to weigh crew safety amid a widening maritime confrontation
Carrie Ann Inaba opens up about Sjogren’s disease after in-flight scare
The “Dancing with the Stars” judge said the autoimmune disease went undiagnosed for more than a decade and remains difficult to manage because many symptoms are invisible