Shekari Philemon

Shaquille O’Neal has spent decades laughing at himself and making others laugh in return. But a recent Netflix roast of one of Hollywood’s biggest comedians reminded him that there is a line, and he was willing to say exactly where it was crossed. The live roast event, which featured a roster of well-known comedians and celebrity guests, was never going to be gentle. Roasts by design are meant to be uncomfortable, and the lineup assembled for the evening made controversy almost inevitable.

A tense weekend of military exchanges between the United States and Iran in one of the world’s most critical waterways ended with an unexpected announcement that the two countries would meet for talks in Doha. The trouble began when Iran targeted a cargo vessel in the strait of Hormuz with a drone attack on Saturday, disrupting shipping through a passage that carries a significant portion of global oil traffic.

MacKenzie Scott has spent the years since her divorce quietly giving away one of the largest personal fortunes in American history. Elon Musk has spent a portion of that same period telling anyone who will listen that she is making a mistake. Since separating from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019 after more than two decades of marriage, Scott has committed the bulk of her wealth to philanthropic causes, guided by a stated intention to continue giving until there is nothing left.