Web archive - May 17, 2025

World

Moody’s downgrades US credit rating amid debt surge

Announcement comes hours after Republicans block Trump's proposed tax reform bill over internal spending cut disputes

Entertainment

Final Destination: Bloodlines breaks franchise record with $43M opening weekend

Final Destination: Bloodlines earns $43M in record-breaking debut as Sinners holds firm with $15M in fifth weekend.

Entertainment

Cassie says she’d return $20M Diddy settlement to erase ‘freak-offs’

Cassie says she’d give back $20M settlement to undo “freak-offs” as she testifies in Diddy sex trafficking trial.

Entertainment

Megan Thee Stallion’s legal team rejects new claims in Tory Lanez shooting case

Megan Thee Stallion's attorney responds to claims Tory Lanez was wrongly convicted in 2020 shooting incident.

Entertainment

Legend of Aang delayed to October 2026 as TMNT sequel moves to 2027

Legend of Aang delayed to October 2026; TMNT: Mutant Mayhem sequel now set for a September 2027 release.

Entertainment

Ari Aster's Eddington starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal falls flat at Cannes

Ari Aster’s Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, debuts at Cannes but fails to leave an impact.

World

UAE warns of 10-year jail term, instant job termination over forged degrees

Authorities warn that submitting forged certificates for jobs may constitute a criminal offence under federal law.

Pakistan

Four Levies personnel martyred in Khuzdar attack

Multiple armed men opened fire on the Levies check post under the cover of darkness.

Pakistan

Army chief praises Pakistani media for responsible role during conflict with India

COAS Gen Asim Munir says media has been a matter of pride for the nation.

Entertainment

Sadie Sink cast as Mayday Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Sadie Sink reportedly cast as Mayday Parker in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, tied to Tobey Maguire’s universe.