Russia braced for mammoth rate hike amid fears it's losing the battle against inflation

Washington State Enacts Rent Stabilization LawGovernor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1217 into law, imposing limits on rent increases in Washington, positioning the state among the first in the nation to protect tenants. The law caps rent hikes at 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower, and also applies to single-family homes, addressing the urgent need for affordable housing amid rising homelessness. Ferguson, alongside bill sponsor Sen. Emily Alvarado, emphasized the importance of stable...

Mitch Marner's Winning GoalMitch Marner scored the decisive goal in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 in NHL playoff action on May 7, 2025. Joseph Woll stepped in for the injured Anthony Stolarz, making 25 saves to secure the victory. With this win, the Maple Leafs now hold a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. Full Article

Nasr Al-Din Amer, deputy head of the Houthi media office, stated that recent Houthi strikes on Israel demonstrate the failure of U.S. air strikes in Yemen. He emphasized that their military operations will continue in support of the Palestinian people and that the blockade on Eilat Port will remain in place until aggression against Gaza stops. Amer vowed to escalate their attacks if Israel continues military actions in Gaza, asserting that they are engaged in...

Mayank Patel, a retailer at Allenton Fresh Supermarket in Ashburton, experienced a near-death incident when a car crashed through the store's front on Thursday. The dramatic event occurred just before 6 PM while Patel was restocking the cigarette cabinet behind the counter, and it was captured on camera. The crash caused significant chaos and concern for Patel and the customers present at the time. Full Article

US president says he will announce decision on waterway during trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.During his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, US President Donald Trump will announce how the US will refer to the "Persian Gulf," which has been a contentious issue between Iran and Arab nations. Trump indicated he would consider the implications of the name change, as Iran insists on "Persian Gulf," while Arab...

Virginia Teen Killed in Shooting During PrankIn Virginia, an 18-year-old boy, Michael Bosworth Jr., was fatally shot by homeowner Tyler Chase Butler, 27, while Bosworth and friends were filming a ding-dong ditch prank for TikTok around 3 a.m. Butler has been charged with second-degree murder and other offenses, claiming he believed the teens were attempting to break into his home. Bosworth, a senior at Massaponax High School, was killed just hours before the school prom,...