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Rooted in nature, 'Silent Friend' will change the way you see the trees
A new art-house drama tells three stories that span the century — and connect to one tree. Silent Friend will open your eyes to the beauty of the natural world.
Justin Chang | May 8, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC

The U.S. fires on Iranian tankers trying to evade its blockade amid a Hormuz standoff
U.S. forces fired on two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. And the United Arab Emirates reported another Iranian missile and drone attack.
The Associated Press | May 8, 2026, 10:44 AM UTC
Military drills on the edge: U.S. and allies test capabilities near Asia's flash points
From drone boats to long-range missiles, the U.S. and its allies tested new military tactics in the Philippines, sharpening deterrence as tensions with China intensify.
Anthony Kuhn | May 8, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC

Prices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch
It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate.
Alina Selyukh, Scott Horsley | May 8, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands
Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.
The Associated Press | May 8, 2026, 9:29 AM UTC

What video got Kash Patel in the headlines this week? The quiz knows
Plus: The Met Gala, GameStop, Canada and Banksy (again!).
Holly J. Morris | May 8, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

Fallout from the Iran war may include a NATO where the U.S. is no longer its leader
President Trump's decision to leave NATO in the dark before launching strikes on Iran has inflamed tensions and is putting new urgency on rethinking the alliance.
Scott Neuman | May 8, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

With Spirit in liquidation, here's what happens next to its planes
When Spirit Airlines stopped flying last weekend, it left more than 90 planes scattered across the country. Many will go back to the companies that own them, while Spirit tries to monetize the rest.
Joel Rose | May 8, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday
He was born before the Great Depression, came of age in WWII, and is still making wildlife documentaries. Brits call David Attenborough a national hero, as he celebrates his 100th birthday.
Lauren Frayer, Fatima Al-Kassab | May 8, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Trump's Truth Social lays bare narrow obsessions of an extremely online president
The bulk of the president's social media posts don't make news. But taken together they show what's on his mind as he leads the nation through war and domestic turmoil.
Danielle Kurtzleben | May 8, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC



