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Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
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Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
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These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
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Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.
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Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress.
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Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
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How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
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'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.
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The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.
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Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
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They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
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Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
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The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
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Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.
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Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes.
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Burnham to promise new path for UK when he becomes new Labour leader

In a speech on Friday, he will begin to set out his vision for government, before becoming prime minister next week.
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Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords

The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.
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UK heatwave approaches two-week mark

All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.
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Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests

An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.
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Uncle of Ann Widdecombe suspect says he 'nearly fell to floor' over arrest

The uncle of a man being held on suspicion of murder tells the BBC his legs "went like jelly" when he heard his nephew had been arrested.
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Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts

Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, in which two people died.
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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April

It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
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Mother guilty over baby's hairdryer burns death

Courtney Gartshore, 28, denied the culpable homicide of her three-month-old daughter Dahlia-Rose.
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Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series

Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.
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Teenager's inquest to reopen after mum's campaign

Ellen Roome believes her son's death in 2022 was as the result of an online challenge gone wrong.
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Review case of Briton shot by father in US, says MP

Lucy Harrison, 23, was alone in a room with her father in Texas when she was shot dead in January 2025.
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Man killed woman asleep with her baby, court told

Daniel Sean James, 46, is accused of killing Kirandeep Kaur in her home and stabbing another man.
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British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply

The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
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Mum collapsed and died in GP surgery after waiting days for an appointment

Her family have raised concerns that there were 'missed opportunities' in GP care that need to be investigated.
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Teen hackers who live streamed cyber-attack on TfL jailed

Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
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Government drops plans to stop paying Coastguard volunteers

UK transport minister Keir Mather said he had listened to the views of coastguard rescue officers.
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MI5 court evidence based on lies, report says

Senior MI5 figures were criticised in the report by deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring.
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Cairngorms wildfire 'contained', but very high risk remains

Members of the public are being urged to avoid Glenmore Forest Park and Loch Morlich as firefighting continues.
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Probe after ill-tempered council meeting halted

The district council meeting was adjourned following a "breakdown in proceedings".
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Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM

The outgoing prime minister assures President Zelensky of the UK's continued support in its war with Russia.
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TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks

It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.
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'20 years on, there's still a culture of silence over my son's death'

Only two people have ever been convicted over the sectarian assault on Paul McCauley in July 2006.
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Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some

Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
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'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pint

King Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub.
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'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by Argentina

England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team "got too passive" after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium.
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Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons in final PMQs

A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.
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I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money

Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
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Kit Connor and Joe Locke: 'Making a film like Heartstopper will forever be important'

The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman's popular screen adaptation to a conclusion.
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'Mind-blowing' ancient bones discovery sparked by family holiday

The "once in a lifetime" discovery could rewrite history, researchers say.
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'It's made me have an identity crisis': Londoners speak out about racist abuse

With racist hate crimes on the increase, young Londoners speak out about the abuse they have faced.
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The Papers: 'Spending warning to Burnham' and 'Only 693 days till Euros'

The IMF gives a "spending warning to Burnham" and England eyes the Euros after its World Cup loss - Friday's front pages.
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Dog walker killer also guilty of attempted murder

A man who stabbed a dog-walker to death is guilty of attempting to kill his landlord.
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Woman, 24, dies in Belfast hit-and-run

The 22-year-old driver of the vehicle, who fled the scene, remains in custody.
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Is Glasgow ready for the Commonwealth Games - and does the city care?

Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready.
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Catfished teen gets £10k after photos used for fake dating profiles

Elha Mai Weston posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media.
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Judiciary must listen to ordinary people, says Supreme Court nominee Glenn Joyal

Canada's newest Supreme Court nominee believes that better outreach and communication of the work of the judiciary can restore trust in the institution at a time when judges are under increasing scrutiny.
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Petition signature counting resumes as Alberta separatist group gets partial win at court of appeal

An Alberta separatist group has secured a partial win at the province’s top court after a lower court judge quashed its referendum petition last month.
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Palestinian exhibit at human rights museum 'should be rectified': federal heritage minister

Heritage Minister Marc Miller said Monday the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg has erred in how it curated an exhibit about displaced Palestinians.
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Suspects charged after N.S. couple confronts car thieves to rescue stolen dog

Three people are facing charges following the June 11 incident in Pictou County.
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Apartments can become sweltering in summer. Why heat bylaws could be coming to a city near you

As temperatures and deaths connected to heat keep climbing, more tenants, politicians and climate advocates are calling for cooling rules. During municipal debates — from councils in British Columbia to Newfoundland — the same question keeps coming up: Who should pay for the upgrades?
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Family of teen fatally injured on Quebec ski lift grieves a life that 'shouldn't be over'

Megan Bell died in February, four days after a school field trip to Centre Vorlage in western Quebec. According to police, her clothes got caught in a chairlift. For the first time, her parents are speaking out about that life-changing tragedy, and the questions they have about the emergency response that day.
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Heavy rainfall triggers flood warnings west of Calgary

The province says the Elbow River west of Calgary has risen by two metres and could rise another half-metre in the coming days.
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Murder-suicide leaves 2 boys and their father dead, Ottawa police say

Ottawa police say they are investigating a murder-suicide that has left two children and their father dead.
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'Monster' tornado destroys century-old brick farmhouse in western Manitoba

Severe thunderstorms on Sunday swept through beleaguered western Manitoba — still recovering from storms earlier this month — bringing at least one tornado that a storm chaser called a "monster."
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High heat and humidity forecast for southern Quebec and Ontario

Environment Canada is warning about an extended period of hot and humid weather forecast for southern Quebec and Ontario this week.
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Akwesasne man pleads guilty in smuggling case that left family with 2 toddlers dead

A 31-year-old man pleaded guilty last week for his role in a human smuggling conspiracy that led to the 2023 drowning deaths of a family, including two children under the age of three, in the St. Lawrence River.
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First wildfire evacuees from Fort Simpson, N.W.T., arrive in Yellowknife

Firefighters continue to tackle an out-of-control fire on the outskirts of the Dehcho community, as many of Fort Simpson's 1,300 residents are evacuating to Yellowknife.
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Search underway for convicted killer believed to have escaped from Vancouver Island prison

A search is underway for a convicted killer police describe as "dangerous," who is believed to have escaped from a federal prison on Vancouver Island.
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Montreal Canadiens trade Brendan Gallagher to Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Brendan Gallagher from the Montreal Canadiens for future considerations.
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Green home retrofit program expands to 4 provinces, renters now eligible

The federal government is expanding a greener homes retrofit program to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and British Columbia.
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Tom Siddon, cabinet minister during Oka Crisis, dies at 84

Tom Siddon, who served as a cabinet minister under Prime Minister Brian Mulroney during the Oka crisis and later helped to establish Nunavut, has died at 84.
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NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander headlines Canada roster ahead of FIBA Americas qualifiers

Two-time NBA MVP ShaiGilgeous-Alexander was the biggest name added to Canada's roster for the upcoming FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers.
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Northern Manitoba evacuations continue Sunday as wildfire threat grows

Hundreds of people have been forced out of their homes as wildfires continue to threaten communities in northern Manitoba.
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