KPMG is embroiled in a global scandal for allegedly using confidential client information obtained during audits to win new business. This follows a similar PwC scandal and highlights a pattern of serious breaches by accounting firms with minimal consequences.
The US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills, a challenging coastal course known for its difficulty and punishing nature. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler aims to complete a career grand slam, facing strong competition from players like Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick amidst forecasts of high winds.
Ishan Kishan scored a rapid 71-ball century against Afghanistan in Lucknow, marking the third-fastest ODI hundred against the team. Shubman Gill also hit a century in the same match, making it the first time two Indian batters scored centuries in under 80 balls in an innings.
Leaders of Senate Banking and House Financial Services committees released updated text for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, including a ban on the Fed issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) until December 31, 2030. The bill also includes limits on institutional homebuyers and community banking provisions.
Wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra scored a composed 58 off 67 balls for India A against Afghanistan A in the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla. His valuable knock helped India A post 319/8.
Julia Kerr's opera "Chronoplan," composed in the late 1920s and halted by Nazi Germany's rise, has been rediscovered and premiered nearly a century later. The work, found in archives, celebrates the life of Kerr, a gifted musician whose career ended with her family's escape from persecution.
Italia Conti, a historic stage school founded in 1911, is adapting to modern challenges. Facing financial strain and shifts in the industry, the school has consolidated its operations and is focusing on new skills like commercial dance and aerial circus. It's also launching bursaries for low-income students and prioritizing student mental health and resilience in its updated training methods.
Nilakshika Silva's unbeaten 54 guided Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Set 151, Sri Lanka chased the target with one ball remaining, boosting their campaign.
Actor Amin Hajee revealed that the success of "Lagaan" "destroyed" his acting career by setting an impossibly high bar. He struggled to find roles matching the film's quality, leading him to transition into writing and filmmaking with support from his wife and director Ashutosh Gowariker.
Filmmaker Ben Rivers adapted Don DeLillo's play 'The Word for Snow' for his new film, Mare's Nest, featuring nine-year-old girls reciting the author's complex prose. The film explores a post-apocalyptic, adult-free world, blending DeLillo's themes with Rivers' distinctive visual style.
India aims to clinch the ODI series against Afghanistan in Lucknow on June 17, leading 1-0. The match will be played under extreme heat, with a slow pitch expected to favor spinners. Both teams have announced their probable playing XIs.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained its official interest rate at 4.35% due to a slowing economy and rising unemployment. This decision offers little relief to mortgage holders facing increased costs from previous rate hikes. Higher fuel prices are contributing to inflation.
South Korean team psychologist Han Doug-hyun described the FIFA World Cup squad as "special" and praised their mental preparation and stability ahead of their match against Mexico. Han highlighted coach Hong Myung-bo's leadership and the team's thorough preparation for every scenario.
Aficionados de Cabo Verde celebran el debut mundialista de su selección tras un siglo de espera, mostrando la emoción de las "primeras veces" y la importancia de incluir a equipos "humildes" en el torneo.
Hawaii, Alaska, Vermont, and Maine have long banned roadside billboards to preserve scenic beauty and tourism. Recent attempts, like a digital ad bill in Hawaii, were defeated by local advocates and groups like Scenic America, highlighting ongoing debates over visual noise versus economic revenue.
Lidia Almeida, president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and a lifelong human rights activist, has died at 95. She spent over 50 years searching for her son, Alejandro, who was forcibly disappeared during Argentina's dictatorship. Almeida became an emblem of the fight for justice, continuing her activism until her final days.
Lidia Almeida, president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and a lifelong human rights activist searching for her disappeared son, has died at 95. She was a symbol of resistance against Argentina's dictatorship and continued her advocacy until her final days.
London's Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is suing the Crown Estate to prevent eviction after its lease was not renewed. The restaurant, open since 1926, faces closure as the Crown Estate plans to refurbish the building for office space.
Conservationists propose a protected area for Ernest Shackleton's Endurance wreck in the Weddell Sea, fearing climate change and increased shipping may damage the historic site. The proposal passed a key meeting but awaits final approval from CCAMLR.
A reflection on David Hockney's career, highlighting his evolution from iconic 1960s-70s works to his later iPad paintings of nature, and his enduring impact on the art world.
Cooper Connolly scored a maiden international century (149 off 133 balls) to lead Australia to a dramatic one-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the final ODI. Despite severe cramps, Connolly's innings helped Australia chase down 274, avoiding a series whitewash.
India began their T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 and Deepti Sharma took five wickets for 10 runs.
India began their T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 and Deepti Sharma took five wickets for 10 runs as India restricted Pakistan to 107/8.
Generation X, typically disengaged, is now voicing economic grievances, driving One Nation's popularity to nearly match Labor's. Facing stagnant wages, high costs, and low home ownership, this 'sandwich generation' feels left behind by a system they perceive as favoring the rich.
