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Mexico and the European Union (EU) on Friday signed a long-awaited Modernized Global Agreement (MGA) as both sides seek to expand trade relations and diversify exports away from the United States so as to partially insulate themselves from U.S. tariffs. The accord, signed at an EU–Mexico summit in Mexico City, will liberalize 94% of trade between Mexico and the EU and boost critical mineral projects in Mexico. Wherever there is trust and partnership, there is Global Gateway. We are investing €5 billion in Mexico, in line with President Sheinbaum’s Plan México. Your priorities are our priorities ↓ https://t.co/RuGk9mZPK6 — Ursula…

May 12, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story will likely miss several weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia on Thursday in Philadelphia. The Red Sox confirmed the procedure on Friday but didn’t present a timeline for Story’s return. The 33-year-old Story told reporters last Saturday, “… the basic prognosis is six to 10 weeks, give or take.” Story began feeling discomfort during spring training and attempted…

Brooke Shields says it was “difficult” allowing her daughter, Rowan Henchy, to join season 2 of Bravo’s “Next Gen NYC.” During a new interview, the “Hannah Montana” actress also got real about the fears she had surrounding the series. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Shields, 60, touched on her daughter’s journey into the world of unscripted television, admitting it was challenging for her to get on board at first. “This has been a really difficult journey for me because I would say to her, ‘We’re not a reality family. That’s just never been our MO,’” she said. Continuing,…

Most disputes between pharmaceutical companies and generic drugmakers end in settlements. Five years of class-action litigation over a Takeda Pharmaceutical gastrointestinal drug culminated this week in a jury awarding nearly $885 million in damages to pharmacies and wholesalers who had alleged that one such settlement illegally kept generic competition from entering the market. That exact sum could change with additional court proceedings, but when the court enters into final judgement in the case, Takeda will be responsible for paying much more. Under federal antitrust law, damages are automatically tripled. That would put Takeda on the hook for more than $2.6 billion.…

Wondering what to watch on streaming? Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable new movies and TV shows. We typically focus on new content from Amazon’s Prime Video, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Paramount+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early. Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew, and/or are filmed in Canada. Apple TV Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed [Apple Original] Apple TV Canada premiere date: Wednesday, May 20 (first…

SUFFERN, N.Y.— For the first time since Gerald Ford stumped at the Rockland County Courthouse nearly half a century ago, a sitting president set foot in one of New York’s most competitive congressional districts — and Rep. Mike Lawler made sure everyone knew it. President Trump’s visit to Rockland County on Friday, orchestrated by the two-term Republican congressman who represents a district where half of households include a first responder or veteran, signaled the White House’s willingness to invest political capital in a suburban battleground that could determine control of the House in November. Mr. Trump used the rally to…

Key Takeaways Paris Hilton made the LIFX Smart Mirror one of Coachella’s unexpected beauty-tech stars, showcasing how customizable lighting can elevate makeup routines, selfies, and glam-room aesthetics. The Smart Mirror is both a high-tech beauty tool and mood-setting style upgrade designed to fit perfectly into a content-savvy modern lifestyle. Tune lighting via convenient buttons or fit to your overall personality and preferences in the app for endlessly customizable, helpful light. Paris’ full setup, including LIFX’s Luna Lamp and Indoor Neon Flex lights, highlights the growing trend of immersive beauty spaces, where lighting, décor, and technology work together to create a…

OTTAWA — Andie Bower, a farmer for Ferme Mont-Vulley Inc., allows wildlife to roam freely on his farm but worries this won’t be possible if a new high-speed rail line gets built. “There will probably be quite a few different animals that would be displaced because of that tree line being knocked down and turned into a corridor,” said Bower. The federal government announced in February 2025 that it would plan to develop a high-speed rail network, also known as Alto, connecting the Toronto-Quebec City corridor. The $60- to $90-billion project could increase Canada’s annual GDP by 1.1 per cent,…

Demi Lovato wrapped her Arizona show this week and didn’t hold back on how she felt about it. On Instagram, she called the crowd “hot and silly and fun” and said she loved “dancing and laughing together.” Then came the part that’s got everyone feeling a little bittersweet: only three shows remain on her current tour run. Texas is up next. Lovato made that clear with all the energy she had left in the tank. “TEXAS HERE WE COME,” she wrote in all caps. That’s not the energy of someone coasting to the finish line. The post also carried a…

So bad, it’s good? Google on Friday joined in the disco ball icon fun taking place on home screens everywhere. After Spotify’s temporary new disco ball app icon, released to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary, drew extensive online backlash (and a bit of praise for those who like a little kitsch!), Google decided to get in on the joke and rolled out a custom set of Android app icons sporting a similar disco ball theme. On X, Android ecosystem head Sameer Samat posted, “Your wish is our command. Disco icons available on Pixel as of today…Are y’all sure you still…