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summary Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is on the waiting list for a lung transplant due to the progression of a serious disease. The 52-year-old royal was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018 and is currently unable to carry out any official duties. Her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, is adjusting his official schedule to spend more time with her before and after her transplant surgery. AI-generated summaries were reviewed by CNN editors. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has been placed on the waiting list for a transplant due to a “life-threatening chronic lung disease,” the country’s royal family has announced.…
When Iran qualified for the FIFA World Cup last March, the men’s national team did not expect that their spot would only be confirmed at the last minute after visas were granted by the host nation, the United States.Iranian fans, who enthusiastically support Team Melli, also did not expect to be banned from entering the country by the United States. Last June, President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending visa issuance to some countries, including Iran, that the United States has designated as a “state sponsor of terrorism.”Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listPerhaps most unexpectedly for Iranians,…
Every weekday, Jim Cramer’s CNBC Investment Club releases the Homestretch, a practical afternoon update to coincide with the last hour of trading on Wall Street. It was a resilient day for markets. AI and technology trading had been under heavy pressure on the sidelines following significant post-earnings pullbacks from club stocks Broadcom and CrowdStrike. Both quarters looked solid, but the upside in each wasn’t enough to sustain a parabolic rally. The money was out of the market. Other areas were also found. While the tech industry struggled, health care, financial and communications services performed well, supporting a big rally in…
The exchange-traded fund category, which offers eye-catching coupons, is generating buzz among income-seekers, but investors looking to dabble in these products need to be prepared to do their homework. Introducing autocallable ETFs that aim to bring strategies typically reserved for institutional investors to retail investors. These funds can advertise weighted average coupons of 10% or more, but the mechanics behind these interest rates are complex. “Yield is definitely one of the biggest draws for these products,” said Morningstar Manager Research Analyst Zachary Evens. “We are seeing more interest in the derivative income category because it allows investors to earn such…
Why are these Iranians waving the red flag? On Thursday, thousands of mostly conservative Iranians gathered on the outskirts of Tehran to commemorate the death of Islamic Republic founder Ruhollah Khomeini 37 years ago. The theme of the day was revenge. Participants told CNN they were skeptical of peace talks with the United States and instead wanted revenge on the leadership for killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in February. The war further exacerbated the country’s predicament. A crackdown on anti-regime protests earlier this year left thousands dead. CNN operates only with permission from the Iranian government but maintains full editorial…
A 20-hour bus ride, a chartered flight from the Middle East and a one-off match with 48 million expectations on its shoulders: Iraq’s journey to the 2026 World Cup was not for the faint of heart.The Mesopotamian Lions were the last nation to qualify for this summer’s tournament after a grueling qualifying campaign that spanned 21 games over two years.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listIf that process wasn’t difficult enough, the team had to make a huge trip to Mexico for the intercontinental playoff final after the US and Israeli attack on Iran caused travel chaos in the…
As investors count down to May’s nonfarm payrolls report, the S&P 500 is on track for its longest weekly winning streak since 1985. This comes as Asia’s enthusiastic AI boom appears to be winding down, with South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average ending the week in the red. Here are three investing strategies to cut through the noise, as heard from CNBC’s Singapore and London studios. Risk-reward entry point Timothy Moe, chief Asia-Pacific equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, continues to believe there is room for upside in memory stocks, telling CNBC that stocks in the space are “the…
NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Hwang answers questions during a press conference during the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea on October 31, 2025.Cho Woo Hye | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesNvidia CEO Jensen Hwang may not be a member of K-pop band BTS, but the interest in his visit to South Korea has reached the level expected of a global celebrity.A website called “Jensen Hwang’s Footsteps” in Korean provides a map and timeline of his expected stops and meetings during his four-day visit starting Friday. A smoky Korean barbecue meal and soju drinking party are planned. The…
summary Israel has secretly sent elite special forces to Azerbaijan during its war with Iran, sources told CNN. The deployment was part of a secret network of military locations across multiple countries, including Iraq, the UAE, and Somaliland. The forward positions extended Israel’s military reach hundreds of miles deep into Iranian territory during the conflict. AI-generated summaries were reviewed by CNN editors. Washington DC — During its war with Iran, Israel secretly sent elite military and intelligence forces to Azerbaijan as part of a network of covert locations across the Middle East to facilitate operations against Iran, four sources familiar…
Anna Faris’ son Jack, 13, makes rare public appearance at Scary Movie 6 premiereNever be afraid. A new scary movie is here. The sixth installment in the series hits theaters on June 5th, and the cast is terrifyingly great. Twenty-six years after starring in the OG movie, Marlon Wayans, Sean Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall return to bring the laughs as they take on the masked killer Ghostface.”It felt like yesterday,” Marlon, who also co-wrote and produced the first, second and sixth Scary Movie films with Sean, told Fandango in April. “When we first met, it felt like a…