Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and assisted on two more as the Colorado Avalanche rolled through Minnesota's newest netminder, Filip Gustavsson, on their way to a 5-2 win over the Wild on Tuesday, securing a 2-0 lead in the second-round playoff series.
Wealthy individuals are hiring more household staff, including private chefs and butlers, leading to record-high salaries and increased job-hopping. Demand for roles like personal assistants and nannies has surged due to complex lives and multiple properties.
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused after intense strikes. A Supreme Court ruling puts over 300,000 immigrants with TPS at risk of losing work permits. Nominations opened for the UK Labour Party election to succeed Keir Starmer.
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused after intense strikes. A Supreme Court ruling puts TPS for over 300,000 immigrants at risk. Nominations open for UK Labour leader, with Andy Burnham expected to take the role.
Wally Funk, the oldest woman to fly into space and a member of the Mercury 13, has died at 87. She flew with Blue Origin in 2021, fulfilling a lifelong dream after being denied the opportunity by NASA in the 1960s.
The Taliban's ban on smartphones, initially targeting government employees, is raising fears of broader restrictions. This move threatens vital support systems for Afghans, impacting healthcare, education, and the ability to document abuse or seek help, as phones are crucial for remote consultations, coordination, and giving voice to the marginalized.
Europe is experiencing rising demand for air conditioning due to increasingly frequent heat waves. While politicians debate its use, scientists are exploring "solid-state cooling" as a more efficient, refrigerant-free alternative to conventional ACs, which contribute to global warming.
