Offensive stage of Iran war is over, US Secretary of State Rubio says
As a spate of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz test the ceasefire, an Iranian official says, “We are just getting started”.
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Asian Stocks to Track US Gains on Truce Optimism: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia are set to follow Wall Street higher, while oil steadied after its biggest drop in two weeks, as signs that a ceasefire in the Middle East is holding eased fears of a broader conflict that could threaten the global economy.
Deadly Russian Strikes Rip Into Ukrainian Cities
At least 12 people were killed in Zaporizhzhia, one of the highest tolls from a single attack so far this year. The cities of Dnipro and Kramatorsk were also attacked.
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere just hit a ‘depressing’ record high
May 5, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere just hit a ‘depressing’ new record These data come from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mauna Loa Observatory, which may soon be shut down because of proposed government budget cuts By Adam Kovac edited by Claire Cameron…
Apple agrees to pay iPhone owners $250 million for not delivering AI Siri
Since the launch of Apple Intelligence, we have introduced dozens of features across many languages that are integrated across Apple’s platforms, relevant to what users do every day, and built with privacy protections at every step. These include Visual Intelligence, Live Translation, Writing Tools, Genmoji, Clean Up and many more. Apple has reached a settlement…
Strand Releasing Acquires North American Rights to ‘Diamond Diplomacy’
Strand Releasing has acquired all North American rights to “Diamond Diplomacy,” a documentary directed by Yuriko Gamo Romer that explores the cultural and historical ties between the United States and Japan through baseball. The film traces the sport’s evolution from its introduction to Japan in 1872 through its modern global impact, including the rise of…
‘It’s quite distressing’: rate rise brings new pain for would-be homebuyers | Interest rates
The third Reserve Bank rate hike in a row has delivered a blow not only to mortgaged homeowners, but also to those hoping to break into the property market like Dani Hunterford and her husband. They have been saving for a deposit but have been left frustrated as another rate hike appears to put their…
Hantavirus Outbreaks Are Rare, but They Aren’t Going Away and There’s No Cure
Since the family of rodent-borne infections were identified in the 1950s, they have turned up all over the world.
ElevenLabs lists BlackRock, Jamie Foxx, and Eva Longoria as new investors
Voice AI company ElevenLabs revealed new investors that are part of its $500 million Series D fundraise, which was first announced in February. The additions include institutions such as BlackRock, Wellington, D.E. Shaw, and Schroders; enterprises like Nvidia, Salesforce Ventures, Santander, KPN, and Deutsche Telekom; and individual investors such as Jamie Foxx, Eva Longoria, and…
Rubio insists US is ‘very fortunate’ as Iran war pushes gas price near $4.50 | US news
Marco Rubio has argued the US is in a “very fortunate” position as fuel prices continue to climb nationwide amid disruption sparked by the US-Israel war on Iran. With average US fuel prices now approaching $4.50 a gallon – their highest level in four years – the US secretary of state was asked on Tuesday…