Web archive - May 4, 2025

World

Cardinals hold closed-door meeting ahead of papal election

Global Catholic attention turns to Rome ahead of secret papal vote on Wednesday.

Entertainment

Selena Gomez unfollows best friend Theresa Marie after dinner sighting with fiancé Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez unfollows longtime friend Theresa Marie amid fan speculation over her dinner with Benny Blanco.

Technology

Aurora launches US's first fully driver-less commercial truck

Company commences driverless freight deliveries between Dallas and Houston, covering over 1,200 miles

Pakistan

Rawalpindi imposes water emergency as supply crisis worsens

WASA urges water conservation as Rawalpindi’s daily demand outstrips current supply by 20 million gallons.

Pakistan

Iranian FM to visit Pakistan amid regional tensions

Abbas Araghchi to discuss bilateral ties and regional affairs with Islamabad officials.

Entertainment

Minnesota woman raises $500K after hurling racist slur at black child in viral video

Shiloh Hendrix sparked backlash after using a racist slur against a Black child, then raising money via crowdfunding.

World

Who is Greg Abel, the next man in charge of Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway legacy?

Berkshire’s board expected to approve Abel’s appointment by unanimous vote later this year.

Technology

Temu halts direct shipments from China to US amidst tariff changes

Response to US crackdown on "de minimis" trade loophole allowing packages valued under $800 to enter without tariffs

Pakistan

Pakistanis protest outside Indian High Commission in London

Protesters rejected India's claims and chanted slogans in support of Pakistan and Kashmir.

World

Qatar rejects Netanyahu’s 'inflammatory' Gaza comments, defends mediation role

Netanyahu alleges Qatar of "playing both sides" in Gaza truce negotiations