Ex SVB head says social media 'fueled' run on doomed bank
The former head of Silicon Valley Bank blamed the lender's sudden collapse on a "social media fueled run" on it, according to congressional testimony released Monday.
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French prodigy Wembanyama set to learn team in NBA lottery
French basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama will discover where he is likely to launch his NBA career on Tuesday when the league holds its lottery to determine which team will get first choice in next month's draft.
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Amy Pope: trusted Obama aide set to revamp UN's migration efforts
Amy Pope, who on Monday was the first woman ever elected to lead the UN migration agency, made her name in the administration of former US president Barack Obama.
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Micheel still haunted by major regrets 20 years after PGA win
Shaun Micheel still copes with regrets 20 years after a shocking PGA Championship triumph that proved to be the only PGA Tour victory of his career.
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Palestinians mark 75 years since 'Catastrophe' in occupied West Bank
Thousands from across the occupied West Bank demonstrated Monday, waving Palestinian flags to mark the 75th anniversary of the "Nakba" or "catastrophe" which they associate with Israel's creation.
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Defending champ Thomas fights through slump for PGA boost
Defending champion Justin Thomas says he can't take much from last year's victory into this year's PGA Championship, but he got a major boost from a round two weeks ago.
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Biden and McCarthy to reconvene Tuesday for debt limit talks
President Joe Biden will reconvene crunch debt talks Tuesday with senior Republican leaders including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in another attempt to avert a costly US default.
Read moreUS challenger Pope first woman elected to lead UN migration agency
White House veteran Amy Pope hailed an "extraordinary day" after becoming the first woman elected to head the UN migration agency, promising a more "comprehensive" approach to helping migrants.
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Barca fans celebrate league titles with players in parade
Barcelona players from the men's and women's teams lapped up affection from thousands of supporters in the city's streets on Monday afternoon to celebrate their dual league titles.
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Gill's ton fires Gujarat to IPL play-offs, Hyderabad out
India opener Shubman Gill hit his maiden IPL century to help holders Gujarat Titans secure their play-off berth with a thumping 34-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday.
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