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• Pro wrestling star Ben Bishop on changes he'd make to independent scene: 'It's little things' May 8, 2026
  Ben Bishop opened up about independent wrestling's challenges, from water in locker rooms to show length, ahead of ACW Reckoning in Poughkeepsie, New York.
• Olympic gold medalists rip Newsom for California's trans athlete situation ahead of protested track meet May 8, 2026
  Three-time Olympic gold medalist and attorney Nancy Hogshead speaks out against California Gov. Newsom over trans athletes in girls' track and field.
• Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Haters caught on video May 8, 2026
  Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.
• US intel community agreed before war 'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon': ex-counterterrorism chief May 8, 2026
  Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent said the U.S. intelligence community agreed prior to the war that Iran was not developing a nuclear weapon.
• DR MARC SIEGEL: Hantavirus cruise outbreak is alarming but fear is spreading faster than facts May 8, 2026
  Dr. Marc Siegel separates hantavirus fear from facts after the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak involving the rare Andes strain in Argentina.
• Israeli police say Iran using WhatsApp, Facebook, blackmail to recruit spies as latest attempt foiled May 8, 2026
  Iran allegedly uses WhatsApp, Facebook and blackmail to recruit Israeli spies, with payments ranging from $21 to $300,000 across various networks.
• California county finds nearly 600 unopened ballots months after Newsom-backed redistricting measure passed May 8, 2026
  Nearly 600 unopened ballots were discovered in a locked California drop box months after the statewide Proposition 50 redistricting vote was certified.
• Prince William sees disgraced Andrew as ‘a troubled soul’ but Epstein fallout leaves ‘no coming back’: author May 8, 2026
  Prince William reportedly called Prince Andrew after his royal titles were stripped, viewing his disgraced uncle as a very troubled soul, biographer Robert Hardman claims.
• Fox News Digital's News Quiz: May 8, 2026 May 8, 2026
  Spencer Pratt's comments on L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and a proposed class action lawsuit alleging "tomato fraud" are among this week's News Quiz questions.
• Nancy Guthrie case: Retired lieutenant suggests Mexico ties were downplayed to keep feds off case early May 8, 2026
  Tensions between the FBI and Pima County sheriff persist as investigators search for Nancy Guthrie, missing since her suspected abduction on Feb. 1.
• Woman who lived as man says she grieved ‘unwanted body parts’ after transition May 8, 2026
  A woman who lived as a man for six years says she wishes doctors had been more honest about the emotional toll of transitioning and surgery regret.
• He fled communism. Now this California mayor is honoring Charlie Kirk and refusing to back down May 8, 2026
  Westminster, California Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen, a Vietnam refugee who fled communism, says the Charlie Kirk street signs honor free speech, not politics.
• Your morning coffee could be making you more tired, experts warn: 'Like a roller coaster' May 8, 2026
  Experts say your daily coffee habit could be making you more tired by masking fatigue due to poor sleep, dehydration, lack of exercise and other lifestyle issues.
• Top Dem legal boogeymen tee up 'battle royale' in red state's redistricting crusade May 8, 2026
  Democrat-aligned lawyers filed three lawsuits to block Florida's new GOP-friendly congressional map after DeSantis signed it into law this week.
• WWE star Liv Morgan opens up about her legacy, what she wants to be remembered for May 8, 2026
  Liv Morgan opens up about her WWE legacy, her women's world championship reign and expanding into acting and music beyond the wrestling ring.
• What Rubio’s rise as the internet’s 'fixer' tells us about today’s politics May 8, 2026
  Secretary of State Marco Rubio has become a viral meme for holding multiple government roles and being known as the politician who gets things done.
• Seattle’s socialist mayor doesn’t plan on limiting her attacks to the rich May 8, 2026
  Socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dismisses millionaires fleeing as Washington state Democrats pass an aggressive new income tax on the wealthy.
• Kash Patel reveals the chilling holiday terror plots FBI federal agents quietly stopped May 8, 2026
  FBI Director Kash Patel says agents disrupted four major terrorist plots over the holidays, warning a future 9/11-style attack remains a concern.
• Round one of Iran fight went to the US military. But ending things is much harder May 8, 2026
  Trump cited the War Powers Resolution to declare the Iran conflict over, but Iranian attacks on U.S. ships during Project Freedom tell a different story.
• Inside Washington’s legal gold rush under Trump, as regulatory battles drive demand for lawyers May 8, 2026
  Trump era legal warfare is booming in Washington as investigations, indictments, impeachments, media lawsuits, and appeals drive nonstop demand for attorneys.

World News

• US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages May 8, 2026
  The price of jet fuel most European airlines currently use has jumped by half since the start of the war.
• South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling May 8, 2026
  The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.
• Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire May 8, 2026
  The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
• Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island May 8, 2026
  Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.
• Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait May 8, 2026
  US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.
• The companies making billions from the Iran war May 8, 2026
  Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.
• Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby May 8, 2026
  The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".
• Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes May 8, 2026
  The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.
• Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, UK government says May 8, 2026
  The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.
• Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz May 8, 2026
  Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.
• Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity May 8, 2026
  A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.
• World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty May 8, 2026
  Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.
• Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension May 8, 2026
  The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.
• US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt May 8, 2026
  Parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted.
• 'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia' May 7, 2026
  Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.
• Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US May 7, 2026
  Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.
• One year after India-Pakistan conflict, ceasefire holds - but little else does May 7, 2026
  A year after their military conflict, India and Pakistan avoid war, but diplomacy and trust remain frozen.
• Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll May 7, 2026
  An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.
• Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence May 7, 2026
  Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.
• Valverde cut head when he 'accidentally hit table' in Tchouameni row May 7, 2026
  Federico Valverde went to hospital after a dressing room row with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni which left him with a head injury after he "accidentally hit a table".

US News

• Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Haters caught on video May 8, 2026
  Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.
• Nancy Guthrie case: Retired lieutenant suggests Mexico ties were downplayed to keep feds off case early May 8, 2026
  Tensions between the FBI and Pima County sheriff persist as investigators search for Nancy Guthrie, missing since her suspected abduction on Feb. 1.
• Man indicted for allegedly posting gruesome death threats against Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi on social media May 8, 2026
  Georgia prosecutors said a man posted gruesome death threats on X targeting Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi, leading to a four-count federal indictment.
• Paralyzed subway victim confronts attacker, calls his actions 'evil' at sentencing May 8, 2026
  Emine Yilmaz Ozsoy confronts the man who shoved her into a moving NYC subway train, leaving her paralyzed, as a judge sentences him to 20 years in prison.
• State Department set to revoke passports of thousands of parents with unpaid child support debt May 8, 2026
  The U.S. State Department is set to revoke passports of thousands of parents who owe more than $2,500 in unpaid, court-ordered child support debt.
• Child sex predators among 3 fugitives nabbed at Texas border in 24-hour CBP sweep May 8, 2026
  Three fugitives accused of sex crimes against children were stopped at Texas border crossings in one day using biometric screening, CBP officials say.
• Arizona State student vanishes during Grand Canyon trip just days before graduation, family pleads for help May 7, 2026
  The family of missing Arizona State student Sandarsh Krishna is pleading for help after he vanished near the Grand Canyon days before graduation.
• Hackers threaten to leak data from 275M users after breaching major college platform used nationwide May 7, 2026
  Thousands of students reportedly lost access to Canvas during finals as universities investigate an alleged cybersecurity incident affecting the platform.
• Suspect allegedly spat on woman before tackling her in late-night store attack near UPenn campus May 7, 2026
  Police seek a suspect caught on video allegedly punching a woman in a late-night corner store attack near the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
• UCLA sororities hire private security amid terrifying harassment by homeless men: report May 7, 2026
  UCLA's Panhellenic Association hired private security for sorority row after members reported feeling unsafe due to harassment from homeless people.
• Man ‘framed’ in ‘satanic’ murder freed after 22 years wins $24M as real killer still unknown May 7, 2026
  A Kentucky man who says he was wrongfully convicted of a satanic killing wins more than $24 million after spending over two decades behind bars.
• Haitian illegal immigrant who fatally beat Florida store clerk with hammer will face the death penalty May 7, 2026
  Prosecutors seek the death penalty for a man who allegedly entered the U.S. illegally from Haiti and murdered a Fort Myers store clerk with a hammer.
• Disney cruise workers busted in child porn sting, hauled off ships for deportation May 7, 2026
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested over two dozen cruise ship workers in San Diego in an alleged child exploitation ring bust at the port.
• Substitute teacher whose sobbing mugshot went viral reaches plea deal in sex case involving student May 7, 2026
  North Carolina substitute teacher Katelyn Schronce pleads guilty in plea deal after being charged with statutory rape of a 15-year-old student.
• Six underage girls recovered in sweeping operation targeting notorious trafficking corridor May 7, 2026
  A sweeping Portland police operation targeting prostitution-related activity recovered six girls ages 13 to 17, authorities announced Thursday.
• Prosecutors say Charlotte train stabbing case won't be dismissed regardless of competency ruling May 7, 2026
  Both sides now agree on a competency determination for the man accused of killing Iryna Zarutska aboard a Charlotte Lynx Blue Line train in 2025.
• Reporter's Notebook: Chicago cop killed after suspect released under SAFE-T Act May 7, 2026
  Chicago Officer John Bartholomew was allegedly killed by a man released under the SAFE-T Act's cashless bail provisions despite pending violent charges.
• Illegal alien accused of killing dad, trying to flee after drunken crash – feds rip Biden-era release May 7, 2026
  An illegal alien from Colombia faces vehicular homicide and DUI charges after allegedly causing a crash that killed a Georgia father of two young kids.
• Kristin Smart investigators storm home tied to her killer in new hunt for missing student’s remains May 7, 2026
  California investigators executed a search warrant at a home linked to convicted killer Paul Flores in the ongoing search for Kristin Smart's body.
• Pima County supervisors move to oust sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie kidnapping probe over perjury claims May 7, 2026
  Sheriff Chris Nanos faces perjury allegations and calls to resign as he leads the investigation into the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother.

Tech News

• TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors May 8, 2026
  While only rolled out to some users, the feature's bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely.
• Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs? May 8, 2026
  The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.
• How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy May 7, 2026
  Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
• Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees May 7, 2026
  Meta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position.
• Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK May 7, 2026
  The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.
• The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial May 6, 2026
  The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.
• Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations May 6, 2026
  Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.
• Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future May 6, 2026
  After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?
• 'I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk May 6, 2026
  OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
• Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit May 6, 2026
  Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
• US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI May 5, 2026
  New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.
• Tech Life May 5, 2026
  A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.
• Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users May 5, 2026
  UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.
• Tech Now May 2, 2026
  Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.
• Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards May 1, 2026
  The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.
• Tech Life April 28, 2026
  Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.
• Tech Life April 21, 2026
  How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
• Tech Life April 14, 2026
  Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
• Tech Now April 4, 2026
  Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
• Tech Now March 28, 2026
  How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.

Political News

• US intel community agreed before war 'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon': ex-counterterrorism chief May 8, 2026
  Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent said the U.S. intelligence community agreed prior to the war that Iran was not developing a nuclear weapon.
• California county finds nearly 600 unopened ballots months after Newsom-backed redistricting measure passed May 8, 2026
  Nearly 600 unopened ballots were discovered in a locked California drop box months after the statewide Proposition 50 redistricting vote was certified.
• Top Dem legal boogeymen tee up 'battle royale' in red state's redistricting crusade May 8, 2026
  Democrat-aligned lawyers filed three lawsuits to block Florida's new GOP-friendly congressional map after DeSantis signed it into law this week.
• Trump praises Susie Wiles’ cancer fight in surprise gala video: ‘Winning it decisively’ May 8, 2026
  White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles disclosed her cancer diagnosis at a gala where Trump praised her courage, toughness and decisive recovery.
• Trump takes motorcade into Reflecting Pool, blasts past ‘$38M disaster’ fix under Obama May 8, 2026
  Trump reveals he chose "American Flag Blue" as the new color for the Reflecting Pool's surface during a National Mall restoration inspection Thursday.
• Trump surprises famously low-profile power player with tribute as she steps out for rare public appearance May 7, 2026
  Trump praises Susie Wiles as the best chief of staff ever in a surprise message at the Independent Women's Forum gala honoring her as Woman of Valor.
• Bipartisan lawmakers want to strip Big Tech's legal immunity that can shield social media companies May 7, 2026
  Bipartisan lawmakers say Section 230 can no longer shield Big Tech from liability as social media drives addiction and harms children nationwide.
• FIRST ON FOX: Top Republicans take abortion pill fight to Supreme Court, citing coercion and safety risks May 7, 2026
  Republican lawmakers file Supreme Court brief alleging loosened mifepristone rules enabled coercion, backing Louisiana's fight to restore safeguards.
• Future of Ron DeSantis’ controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE holding facility revealed May 7, 2026
  Florida's Alligator Alcatraz ICE holding facility will shut down as permanent detention sites open, with the state citing massive operational costs.
• Tennessee passes new congressional map likely to flip final Dem seat as protests erupt inside Capitol May 7, 2026
  Tennessee's new congressional map targets the 9th District in Memphis, drawing protests from Democrats and raising legal challenges over voter rights.
• Illegal trucker cases fuel GOP push to crack down on CDL mills as Dems largely silent May 7, 2026
  Pennsylvania Republicans pressure Democrats over bills cracking down on illegal immigrant truckers and CDL mills amid highway safety concerns statewide.
• California mom rips Newsom-backed 'diversion program' that appears to benefit her son's killer May 7, 2026
  California laws allow vehicular manslaughter charges to be dismissed and erased, prompting victims' families to lash out at Gov, Newsom and push for legislative reform.
• Viral Marco Rubio clip on his vision for America sparks more 2028 speculation May 7, 2026
  Secretary of State Marco Rubio's hopeful vision for America at a White House briefing sparks growing speculation about a possible 2028 presidential bid.
• Left-wing local leader torched after griping about American flags, pushing ‘more relatable’ replacement May 7, 2026
  A Lynnwood, Washington, councilwoman said a pride flag is more relatable than an American flag and suggested changes to a local park's flag display.
• Swing-district Republican breaks with Trump, pushes limits on Iran war May 7, 2026
  Rep. Tom Barrett, facing a tough re-election fight, introduced a resolution setting strict limits and a July deadline on the U.S. war with Iran.
• Trump demands Hakeem Jeffries be charged with 'inciting violence' with 'maximum warfare' rhetoric May 7, 2026
  President Trump accused Hakeem Jeffries of "inciting violence," tying the Democrat's "maximum warfare" rhetoric to the recent assassination scare.
• DOJ taunts media after Trump scores win in battleground-state ballot fight May 7, 2026
  DOJ took a social media victory lap after a judge denied Fulton County's bid to reclaim 600 boxes of 2020 election records seized by the FBI.
• Spencer Pratt is standout LA mayoral candidate in debut debate performance: '10/10 no notes' May 7, 2026
  Reality TV star Spencer Pratt impressed observers during the LA mayoral debate, drawing praise for his crisp answers against Bass and Raman on key issues.
• Powerful Dem’s jabs at Trump come back to haunt her after office raided by FBI: ‘Aged well’ May 7, 2026
  Virginia Democratic lawmaker Louise Lucas faces mockery after FBI raids her office, with critics citing her past "no one is above the law" Trump post.
• DeSantis hits Obama with brutal one-line response to DOJ politicization accusation: ‘Would like a word’ May 7, 2026
  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hits back at Barack Obama's comments on DOJ politicization with a pointed one-liner about the Russia collusion hoax.

Raw Reactions

• What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment Inquiry
  Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration […]
• The Second GOP Debate Could Be Smaller, With Or Without Trump
  The second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one […]
• The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate Republicans
  On Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]
• Why ‘Bidenomics’ Isn’t Working For Biden
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same […]
• Why Biden Is Losing Support Among Voters Of Color
  Among the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll […]
• Politics Podcast: Polling Silly Season Begins
  Among the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll showing former President Donald […]
• Ron DeSantis Probably Didn’t Turn Florida Red
  In his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pitched himself as a transformational leader who has reshaped the politics of his home state. His 2022 reelection by 19 percentage points “was not just a big victory,” he has argued. “It was really a fundamental realignment of Florida from being a swing state to being […]
• Aging Politicians Are Only Going To Get More Common
  Presidents are getting older and older. Former President Donald Trump was the oldest person to assume office when he was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017, and President Biden broke that record four years later. If either is elected again next year, at ages 78 and 81, respectively, they will be older than the previous […]
• Should We Trust Polls Campaigns Leak To The Press?
  Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
• Politics Podcast: Is Donald Trump The Inevitable GOP Nominee?
  Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
• What Are The Swing States Of The Future?
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. ameliatd (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): The residents of states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan are used to having their airwaves flooded with political ads as presidential elections draw near. But over the years, there’s actually been a lot of variation in which states […]
• Everything You Need To Know About Tuesday’s Special Elections In Rhode Island And Utah
  Usually, Labor Day is considered the traditional start of campaign season — but here in 2023, it marks the end of the competitive phase of two heated special elections. Neither Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District nor Utah’s 2nd is expected to be very competitive in November’s general elections, so Tuesday’s primaries will likely determine their […]
• Vivek Ramaswamy Is Climbing. Where Can He Go?
  At last week’s Republican debate, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy arguably made the biggest splash of any candidate. Sharing center stage with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the entrepreneur spoke more than any contender other than former Vice President Mike Pence and even briefly surpassed the absent front-runner, former President Donald Trump, in Google search traffic. Built partly […]
• After An Eventful Month, Trump Has Lost Support In The GOP Primary
  Once more, with feeling: It has been a couple of weeks since former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment (this time in Georgia, in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election there). Do the charges appear to have affected his chances of returning to the White House? After each of Trump’s three prior indictments, […]
• Will Trump Regret Skipping The GOP Debates?
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. maya (Maya Sweedler, senior editor): The first Republican debate last Wednesday featured eight candidates — none of whom was the front-runner. Former President Donald Trump elected to skip the debate, writing on his social media website that “The public knows who I am […]
• What Are Trump’s Chances Of Winning The GOP Primary?
  Is the 2024 Republican presidential primary already over? If you just look at the polls, you’d be forgiven for thinking so. Consider the state of the states: Several polls published last week showed former President Donald Trump leading in Iowa (with 42 percent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s 19 percent and South Carolina Sen. Tim […]
• Politics Podcast: Good Or Bad Use Of Polling … Extended Cut
  This is a special end-of-meteorological-summer installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. Galen Druke speaks with pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson and David Byler in an episode made entirely of “good or bad use of polling” examples. They consider why GOP primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy polls differently depending on survey methodology, what we can learn from post-debate […]
• How Restarting Student Loan Payments Could Change Millions of Lives — And The Economy
  When Congress voted in May to restart student loan payments this fall — and then the Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in June — Alexa Goins and her husband realized they had a choice: They could keep their house or they could pay off their student debt.  Together, she and her […]
• Politics Podcast: Lessons From A Trump-Less Debate
  The crew discusses their takeaways from the first Republican presidential primary debate in this late-night edition of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. You can listen to the episode by clicking the “play” button in the audio player above or by downloading it in iTunes, the ESPN App or your favorite podcast platform. If you are new […]
• What Went Down In The First GOP Presidential Debate

Science News

• David Attenborough's 'secret superpower' celebrated on 100th birthday May 8, 2026
  BBC producers talk about working with Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.
• Rare white-tailed eagles draw crowds of watchers May 8, 2026
  Photographers travel across the country to catch a glimpse of the birds in Christchurch.
• Celebrating David Attenborough's 100th birthday in the South May 8, 2026
  As Sir David Attenborough turns 100 years old, here is how he helped nature in Hampshire and Dorset.
• New zoo enclosure for 'nature's clean-up crew' May 8, 2026
  The zoo says it hopes it will "inspire visitors to appreciate and help protect" endangered vultures.
• How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy May 7, 2026
  Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
• BBC Inside Science May 7, 2026
  We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
• Endangered eel population boost hopes May 7, 2026
  The European eel population has declined sharply since the 1980s due to environmental factors.
• Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded May 6, 2026
  New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
• Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded May 6, 2026
  New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
• Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires? May 6, 2026
  Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather".
• How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower May 4, 2026
  How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
• Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests May 2, 2026
  Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.
• Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn? May 1, 2026
  A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.
• Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like? May 1, 2026
  An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.
• BBC Inside Science April 30, 2026
  We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.
• A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction April 30, 2026
  The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.
• 'Only so much' voters can worry about - are attitudes to net zero changing? April 30, 2026
  Recent studies show a decline in the public's sense of urgency around reaching net zero.
• Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress April 29, 2026
  The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
• Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs April 29, 2026
  Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.
• £20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work April 28, 2026
  Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.

People In The News

• Prince William sees disgraced Andrew as ‘a troubled soul’ but Epstein fallout leaves ‘no coming back’: author May 8, 2026
  Prince William reportedly called Prince Andrew after his royal titles were stripped, viewing his disgraced uncle as a very troubled soul, biographer Robert Hardman claims.
• 'Summer House' reality TV star takes on Michael Rapaport in profanity-laced social media war May 8, 2026
  Lindsay Hubbard fires back at Michael Rapaport after the actor called her the "most overrated person on Bravo" in an Instagram video hot take.
• 'Full House' star Dave Coulier reveals 45-pound weight loss, grueling side effects from cancer fights May 7, 2026
  Dave Coulier shares a startling health update, revealing a 45-pound weight loss from radiation side effects while battling two separate cancer diagnoses.
• Justin Baldoni's team claps back at Blake Lively declaring 'resounding victory' in settlement May 7, 2026
  Blake Lively seeks potentially tens of millions from Justin Baldoni after settlement, accusing him of filing a retaliatory defamation lawsuit.
• Jana Kramer sizzles in barely-there denim look during wild Western getaway May 7, 2026
  Jana Kramer turned heads with bold cowgirl looks in her latest social media photos, featuring denim cutoffs, cowboy boots and a bikini-style Western outfit.
• Brandi Glanville slams LeAnn Rimes over 'Real Housewives' casting rumors: 'She got everything else of mine' May 7, 2026
  Brandi Glanville takes a jab at LeAnn Rimes over "RHOBH" casting rumors, while Rimes responds on social media saying "no housewives for me" ever.
• Blake Lively controversy had retail partners 'spooked' behind the scenes, court docs say May 7, 2026
  New court filings linked negative press from Blake Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni to sharp declines in her Betty Buzz brand's sales.
• King Charles did not meet Epstein survivors during historic US visit, Virginia Giuffre's family calls it out May 7, 2026
  Virginia Roberts Giuffre's family says King Charles III missed an opportunity to meet with Epstein survivors while they were in D.C. just minutes away.
• Julianne Hough rocks leopard-print and snakeskin bikinis during tropical getaway in Fiji May 7, 2026
  Julianne Hough embraced island life in Fiji, sharing photos and videos of herself in skimpy bikinis during her tropical getaway she called "Fiji Dreams."
• Gwyneth Paltrow called out for criticizing 'super rich White dudes' with a reported $200 million net worth May 6, 2026
  Gwyneth Paltrow was called out for discussing wealth inequality on her "Goop Podcast," with fans calling her comments hypocritical and out of touch.
• Josh Duggar unloads on mom Michelle in bombshell prison texts, accuses her of choosing 'PR' over her own son May 6, 2026
  Josh Duggar allegedly blamed his mother Michelle for hurting him and caring more about public image than his life in private texts sent after his sentencing.
• Michael Rapaport blasts NY governor over anti-Israel synagogue protest: 'Resign in shame' May 6, 2026
  Michael Rapaport demands Gov. Kathy Hochul resign after protesters in costumes gathered outside a Manhattan synagogue amid rising tensions in NYC.
• Legendary singer Bonnie Tyler rushed to hospital for emergency intestinal surgery May 6, 2026
  Bonnie Tyler was admitted to a hospital in Faro, Portugal, for emergency intestinal surgery, and her official website confirmed she is recovering.
• 'Crocodile Dundee' star Paul Hogan's 27-year-old son arrested on domestic battery charge May 6, 2026
  "Crocodile Dundee" star Paul Hogan's 27-year-old son Chance was arrested on domestic battery charges at the actor's Venice Beach residence, LAPD says.
• Rita Wilson reveals intimate bathroom routine that keeps her marriage to Tom Hanks strong May 6, 2026
  Rita Wilson claims the "deep secret" to her successful 38-year marriage to Tom Hanks is sharing a bathroom and communicating about daily life.
• Ted Danson’s medical wake-up call: Why the TV icon says he no longer gets a ‘free pass’ May 6, 2026
  The "Cheers" legend, 78, says a health scare reminded him mortality is real and prompted lifestyle changes including meditating twice a day with his wife.
• Victoria Beckham reveals strict no-phones rule at family dinner keeps her kids grounded May 6, 2026
  Victoria Beckham says her kids manifest, have crystals by their beds and pursue spiritual work alongside traditional family values and close bonds.
• Alex Cooper’s reported marriage woes spotlight trend of stars sleeping apart, from Bette Midler to Kaley Cuoco May 6, 2026
  Celebrity couples reveal why sleeping in separate bedrooms is a growing trend that experts say can actually strengthen marriages and intimacy.
• Blake Lively's Met Gala stunt after Justin Baldoni settlement was a 'deliberately calculated tactic': experts May 6, 2026
  Branding experts told Fox News Digital that Blake Lively's Met Gala appearance after settling her lawsuit with Justin Baldoni was a brilliantly executed strategic move.
• Matthew McConaughey fled to Peru to fight ‘demons’ after early fame May 5, 2026
  Matthew McConaughey told a podcast he escaped to Peru for 22 days during his rise to fame, spending 12 difficult days confronting personal demons.

Environmental News

• Humanoid robot named 'Gabi' ordained as Buddhist monk, pledges devotion to 'holy Buddha' May 8, 2026
  A humanoid robot named Gabi was officially ordained as a Buddhist monk at Seoul's Jogyesa Temple, pledging digital-age vows before cheering crowds.
• Disney wants to scan your face at the gate: Here's why May 7, 2026
  Disney's facial recognition system captures your face at the gate and converts it to numerical values. Here's what guests should know about opting out.
• World Password Day: Check if your passwords are safe May 7, 2026
  World Password Day highlights the danger of reused passwords and credential stuffing. Simple steps like 2FA and a password manager can help protect you.
• New AI brain lets robots move like humans May 6, 2026
  Genesis AI unveils GENE-26.5, a robotic brain it says enables general-purpose robots to perform complex physical tasks with human-level dexterity.
• SIM swap scam drained Florida woman's bank account in minutes May 6, 2026
  SIM swap scams let hackers steal your phone number and drain accounts in minutes. Learn how one woman was targeted and how to protect yourself.
• Humanless big rig completes its first US freight run May 5, 2026
  Bot Auto claims its truck made the first fully humanless commercial delivery in the U.S., traveling 230 miles from Houston to Dallas with no driver.
• Instantly upgrade your streaming: At home and when traveling May 5, 2026
  Streaming apps expose more data than most people realize. A VPN can protect your privacy at home and help you access content while traveling abroad.
• Fake traffic violation text scam uses QR codes to steal payment info May 4, 2026
  Scammers are sending fake court text messages with QR codes to U.S. drivers, demanding payment for traffic violations that never occurred across multiple states.
• China blocks Meta AI deal over security concerns May 4, 2026
  China's regulators stopped Meta's reported $2 billion deal to acquire Manus, an AI startup, requiring all parties to withdraw amid a growing U.S.-China tech rivalry.
• United Arab Emirates plans AI-run government within two years May 3, 2026
  The UAE says it plans to deploy agentic AI across 50% of government operations in two years, making one of the most aggressive moves in the global AI race.
• Data broker opt-out steps widows should take in 90 days May 3, 2026
  Grief makes widows prime targets for scammers who exploit obituaries and data broker profiles. Here is how to protect your personal information early on.
• DIY identity protection vs paid services: What works in 2026 May 2, 2026
  The Conduent breach, called the largest in U.S. history by Texas AG Ken Paxton, exposed millions of records. Here's how to protect your identity now.
• JetBlue lawsuit raises airline pricing questions May 2, 2026
  A proposed class action lawsuit claims JetBlue used tracking tools to monitor browsing activity and adjust flight prices without customer consent.
• ADT data breach exposes customer information May 1, 2026
  ADT confirms a new data breach exposing customer names, phone numbers and addresses. The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims it stole millions of records.
• Fox News AI Newsletter: The AI model that's too dangerous to go public May 1, 2026
  Anthropic built an AI model called Mythos so effective at finding software vulnerabilities that the company decided it is too dangerous for public release.
• Unitree G1 humanoid robot ice skates and Rollerblades May 1, 2026
  Watch Unitree's G1 humanoid robot glide on Rollerblades and ice skates, pulling off spins and flips while staying perfectly balanced in real time.
• Are insurance apps watching you? April 30, 2026
  Insurance apps promise savings but may access your driving, location and health data. Find out how to control permissions and protect your privacy.
• Meta tracks workers to train AI agents April 30, 2026
  Meta is tracking employee mouse clicks, keystrokes and screen habits to train AI models, raising new questions about workplace monitoring and privacy.
• Amtrak data breach exposes millions of customer records April 29, 2026
  A dataset attributed to Amtrak appeared on Have I Been Pwned, reportedly exposing customer emails, names, addresses and support interaction records.
• Waymo teams up with Waze to spot potholes faster April 29, 2026
  Waymo and Waze team up to detect potholes in real time using robotaxi sensors and driver reports, helping cities fix dangerous road damage more quickly.

Entertainment News

• Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals May 5, 2026
  The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
• Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals May 5, 2026
  The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
• Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide May 1, 2026
  Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.
• What is Ofsted and how does the new school ratings system work? April 30, 2026
  The rating system changed after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.
• University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge April 29, 2026
  A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.
• 'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban April 22, 2026
  Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.
• Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban April 22, 2026
  Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it.
• Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans April 21, 2026
  Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
• 'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve April 20, 2026
  Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.
• New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year April 19, 2026
  Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
• New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year April 19, 2026
  Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
• Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses April 16, 2026
  It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
• The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide April 16, 2026
  Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.
• Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row April 15, 2026
  About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
• Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners April 13, 2026
  Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
• 22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans April 9, 2026
  Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans
• Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England April 7, 2026
  The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
• Teachers' union warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools April 4, 2026
  NASUWT's leader said there is a "ticking time bomb" if male pupils cannot be helped with misogyny.

Health News

• The Global Story May 8, 2026
  When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.
• Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby May 8, 2026
  The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".
• University explores endometriosis and cancer link May 8, 2026
  The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.
• Hantavirus: Your questions answered May 7, 2026
  Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship
• How worried should we be about hantavirus? May 7, 2026
  Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.
• Hantavirus: WHO chief says public health risk is low May 7, 2026
  The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are "still under way".
• Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth' May 7, 2026
  Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive.
• When does snoring become a problem? May 7, 2026
  When should we worry that our snoring might be the sign of a larger problem?
• Anaemia and the new dementia link May 7, 2026
  Anaemia and the new dementia link
• Hantavirus-hit cruise ship on way to Canary Islands after three evacuated May 7, 2026
  A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.
• What is hantavirus and how does it spread? May 7, 2026
  The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been confirmed in some passengers.
• Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak May 6, 2026
  While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.
• Hantavirus strain that spreads between humans found in cruise ship passengers May 6, 2026
  South Africa's health ministry said the Andes strain of the virus was found in two confirmed cases linked to the outbreak.
• Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure May 6, 2026
  A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.
• Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says May 5, 2026
  Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
• Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom May 4, 2026
  Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.
• NHS cancer jab could save patients hours in hospital May 3, 2026
  Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.
• What death doulas can teach us about dying May 2, 2026
  Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?
• The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse May 1, 2026
  People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.
• Martha's Rule helplines get more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff May 1, 2026
  The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient's condition is worsening.

Middle East News

• Three IDF soldiers moderately, severly wounded in two separate incidents in Lebanon May 8, 2026
  All of the soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified.
• Kehillat Israel Synagogue to reopen after damage from Palisades fire May 8, 2026
  After 16 months, Kehillat Israel Synagogue will reopen following the Palisades fire. The rededication ceremony marks a new chapter for the congregation’s return home.
• Mossad hunted Iran’s terror operatives abroad - so why are British Jews still under attack? May 8, 2026
  DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Why are there still so many terrorist incidents against Jews pushed by Iran happening in England and elsewhere?
• Pauline Hanson cashes in on Trump-like populism as it surges in Australia May 8, 2026
  Australia’s political landscape shifts as Trump-like populism rises. Pauline Hanson’s One Nation attracts wealthy donors, signaling a major change in the country’s conservative movement.
• Parashat Behar-Behukotai: Quality vs quantity May 8, 2026
  Shmita teaches that true blessing is found not in abundance, but in satisfaction, faith, and learning to focus on what truly matters.
• Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US May 8, 2026
  See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
• Michigan man receives 20-year sentence for providing material support to ISIS May 8, 2026
  Aws Mohammed Naser, convicted of attempting to support ISIS and creating bomb-making materials, is sentenced to 20 years in prison.
• Civilian, three IDF soldiers indicted for spying for Iran prior to enlistment May 8, 2026
  The suspects allegedly photographed public and security-related sites across Israel and were asked to acquire weapons, according to Israeli security authorities.
• British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts May 8, 2026
  The famed BBC broadcaster, whose family rescued Jewish sisters before the Holocaust, has never backed Israel boycotts and once praised Israel’s climate innovation.
• Police transfer Zalka murder case to district attorney, family pushes for 'harshest punishment' May 8, 2026
  Three of the teenagers have already been released to house arrest, while prosecutors are expected to request that 10 others remain in custody until the end of legal proceedings.
• EU moving toward implementing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements, ambassador confirms May 8, 2026
  The European Union Foreign Ministers' Council is scheduled to meet on May 11, where actions against Israeli settlements could potentially be approved. 
• Hamas is rebuilding, and Israel faces the same dilemma again - opinion May 8, 2026
  As Hamas rebuilds, Israel faces the same unresolved question: what comes after the fighting ends?
• Bennett, Eisenkot, Liberman merger could secure 61-seat opposition bloc without Arab parties - poll May 8, 2026
  Under the three-party alliance scenario, the opposition bloc would reach 61 seats, compared with 49 for Netanyahu’s coalition and 10 for the Arab parties.
• Norway to buy Rafael's Trophy protection system May 8, 2026
  APS systems such as Trophy are designed to detect and intercept any anti-tank threats before hitting the platform
• Hamas operatives are being trained in Turkey to launch attacks against Israel - KAN May 8, 2026
  The operatives, who wear civilian clothing, regularly participate in training sessions on the use of small arms and tactics at public shooting clubs, as well as training in drone operations.
• Bennett files defamation lawsuit against MKs, Channel 14, for mental illness claims May 8, 2026
  Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said that claims that he took pills to function were "blatant lies" meant to damage his chances of being elected again.
• US carries out strikes on Iran, Strait of Hormuz, in retaliation for Tehran targeting US destroyers May 7, 2026
  Iranian media claimed that the US carried out "hostile action," while a Fox News reporter said on X/Twitter that the US carried out strikes on Bandar Abbas and Qeshm, citing a senior US official.
• Iran can last for months under US Strait of Hormuz blockade, US officials say - report May 7, 2026
  “The leadership has gotten more radical, determined, and increasingly confident they can outlast US political will and sustain domestic repression to check any resistance,” one US official said.
• Golan: Eisenkot should join Democrats or Bennett-Lapid, opposition should partner with Ra'am May 7, 2026
  “I look at the political map. The alliance already underway between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid will be judged by one question only: Does it enlarge the bloc for change?” Golan said.
• First case of hantavirus diagnosed in Israel after patient's visit to Eastern Europe May 7, 2026
  However, unlike the outbreak of the South American Andes strain currently drawing attention aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, the Israeli was infected with a European strain of the virus.

BBC News

• Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz
  Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.
• Israeli military investigates soldier's act against Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
  The soldier was photographed putting a cigarette in the statue's mouth, in the second incident against a Christian figure in weeks.
• Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall
  Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.
• Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly'
  Mediator Pakistan says it is "endeavouring to convert this ceasefire into a permanent end to this war".
• Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
  Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
• Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
  Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.
• Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats
  There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.
• Trump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?
  The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.
• China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks
  Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.
• Watch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel's ten minute bombing raid
  The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.
• What is Trump's 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz?
  The US president said the operation has been paused after starting on Monday.
• Trump says US to pause operation to guide vessels through Strait of Hormuz
  "Project Freedom", which began on Monday, will be halted because progress has been made toward a deal with Iran, the US president says.
• BBC traces how 10 minutes of Israeli bombing brought devastation to Lebanon
  The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.
• Captain of stranded ship in Strait of Hormuz tells BBC of 'pressure'
  Capt Raman Kapoor's ship is one of several to be stranded in the strait in the midst of the power struggle between the US and Iran.
• Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war
  The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
• Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched - and ready for revenge
  Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over.
• The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
  Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".
• 'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
  In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.
• British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
  Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
• Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
  Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Financial News

• Trump says Iran ceasefire holds despite exchange of fire May 8, 2026
  Washington and Tehran blamed each other for sparking reciprocal attacks
• Starmer defies calls to quit after heavy Labour council losses May 8, 2026
  Nigel Farage’s Reform UK makes early gains in English local elections
• Reform surges in English local elections — follow the results May 8, 2026
  Nigel Farage’s party has won about 300 seats in early results
• US businesses urge Trump to intervene over new EU consumer rules May 8, 2026
  American companies fear an update to Brussels’ ‘Product Liability Directive’ will make it easier for consumers to sue
• Humans still matter more than AI in finance May 8, 2026
  Recruiting digital natives with critical thinking skills is going to be crucial
• Anthropic weighs deal for near $1tn valuation as revenue surges May 8, 2026
  Start-up behind Claude tool is fielding inbound investment offers that could lead to it surpassing rival OpenAI in value
• Big Tech’s $725bn AI spending spree sends free cash flow to a decade low May 8, 2026
  Silicon Valley giants have transformed from asset-light cash machines to huge infrastructure investors
• Billionaire James Packer among backers lined up for OnlyFans deal May 8, 2026
  Australian media mogul’s funds to invest in Architect Capital SPV taking a minority stake in platform
• Trump sons back $1bn vehicle targeting sectors championed by US president May 8, 2026
  Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr invest in entity channelling money into companies in AI and drone sectors
• Koreans flock to pay with their faces May 8, 2026
  Fintech company aims to ‘eliminate physical credit cards’ in South Korea in three years

Business News

Economic News

• Tell Us What the Resumption of Student Loan Payments Means For You
  Student loan payments are scheduled to begin again this October after a pause of more than three years. Because of a Supreme Court decision last month, these payments will resume without a forgiveness plan from the Biden administration that would have wiped out up to $20,000 from some borrowers’ balances.  We want to know more […]
• Congress And Biden Are Playing With Fire In The Debt Ceiling Standoff
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): Could an economic cataclysm be just a few weeks away? Experts are warning that could indeed happen if the U.S. doesn’t raise the debt ceiling, the statutory limit on how much money the federal government can borrow […]
• Why An Aging Population Might Not Doom The American Economy
  The American economy is booming and robust. Just look at the chart below, which shows that the overall unemployment rate — the share of people within the labor force who are without work but are looking for it — is lower than it’s been in more than 50 years: But wait! Americans just don’t want […]
• The Fed’s Fight Against Inflation Could Cost Black Workers The Most
  When the world grinded to a halt back in March 2020, one of the most tried and true rules of the U.S. economy once again reared its ugly head: When the economy goes into crisis, Black workers are disproportionately harmed — and are often the first to be affected. Unemployment spiked for everyone in April […]
• What Does the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Mean For The Economy?
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. amelia.td (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): On Friday, financial regulators announced that they were taking control of Silicon Valley Bank, signaling the largest bank collapse since the global financial crisis of 2008. California regulators closed the bank and put the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]
• Why Is 2 Percent The Federal Reserve’s Magic Number For Inflation?
  Transcript Santul Nerkar: Inflation in America is high. You’ve probably noticed when you’ve gone to the grocery store or gas station. But ordinary Americans aren’t the only ones unhappy with our current 6 percent inflation rate. The Federal Reserve isn’t thrilled, either. The number that the Fed would like to see — its target inflation […]
• The Fed’s Inflation Goal Is Completely Arbitrary
  Over the past 18 months, inflation has dominated our understanding of the pandemic economy. Americans have endured the highest yearly price increases in four decades, from soup to nuts — literally. Even now, as experts and forecasters worry that the economy might dip into recession, observers also remain dismayed about the relative stickiness of inflation. […]
• The Perks Workers Want Also Make Them More Productive
  Three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work are as popular as ever. Only 6 percent of employees able to do their jobs remotely want to return to the office full time, according to a Gallup survey published in August. The vast majority of “remote-capable” workers want to spend at […]
• Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?
  Inflation isn’t under control, and we’re heading for a recession. Except, wait: The latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is healthier than it’s been in years. So maybe we’re heading for the fabled “soft landing” as the Federal Reserve tries to curb inflation. Except, wait: That jobs report was too good, which means […]
• Which Republicans Could Vote For A Debt Ceiling Increase?
  Nothing is certain in this life, but the United States will definitely need to raise its debt ceiling later this year to avoid a potentially calamitous debt default. On one side, President Biden and Democrats want a “clean” debt limit increase, while Republicans want future decreases in spending included in any deal. To avoid a […]
• Why So Many States Want to Ban China From Owning Farmland
  The spy balloon spotted over Montana wasn’t the first recent incident to spark fears about national security and espionage in the U.S. Only a few years ago, a Chinese billionaire named Sun Guangxin planned to build a wind farm on part of 140,000 acres his company had amassed in southwest Texas, near Laughlin Air Force […]
• How This Debt Ceiling Debate Could End
  Political battles in Washington sometimes feature the hallmarks of a bad sequel that uses the same narrative threads as its predecessor — just with less verve and imagination. In 2023, it’s taking the form of another round of drama over the debt ceiling. Congressional Republicans say they won’t back a debt ceiling hike without spending […]
• Who Americans Usually Blame After Showdowns Over Federal Spending
  Playing chicken with the national economy is not unusual for Congress and the president. There was the time that former President Donald Trump ground the government to a halt because he wanted money for his border wall. Oh, and the time that tea party Republicans threatened to send the U.S. into debt default if Congress […]
• Rents Are Still Higher Than Before The Pandemic — And Assistance Programs Are Drying Up
  Cleveland is one of the poorest cities in the country. It’s far from the expensive coastal cities like New York City and San Francisco, where astronomically high rents are common. Cleveland doesn’t fit the stereotype of a city people want to move to; in fact, it has been losing population since the 1950s. But since […]
• The Numbers That Defined 2022
  What a year 2022 has been. There was so … much … news. We saw record-high inflation, war in Ukraine, a landmark Supreme Court session, continuing effects of the pandemic, the Winter Olympics, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup and, of course, the midterms. In typical FiveThirtyEight fashion, we’ve been reflecting on […]
• The U.S. Poverty Rate Hit A Record Low — But Don’t Expect It To Stay That Way
  This video is part of our series “The Numbers That Defined 2022.” Transcript One of the most important numbers of the year that you might not have heard of is 7.8 percent. That’s the share of Americans who were living in poverty in 2021, according to the most recent supplemental poverty rate, which was released […]
• Americans Generally Support Unions — And Averting A Rail Strike
  When President Biden signed a bill to prevent a rail-worker strike this past Friday, it was only the latest in a series of union actions that have gotten national attention in the past few years. Starbucks and Amazon workers are trying to unionize around the country. Nationwide, 78,000 workers went on strike in the first […]
• Biden Is Very Unpopular. It May Not Tell Us Much About The Midterms.
  This week, a Siena College/New York Times poll showed President Biden with just a 33 percent approval rating, a result so poor that it touched off speculation — including from yours truly — about whether he would even run again in 2024. The Siena/New York Times number is on the low end of the polling […]
• FiveThirtyEight Is Hiring A Temporary Full-Time Video Producer
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