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• California man sentenced to prison for using pickaxe to kill teen brother with cerebral palsy May 6, 2026
  A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years to life for the pickaxe murder of his half-brother, who had cerebral palsy and used a wheelchair.
• Two planes come within 500 feet of each other while approaching JFK Airport in latest close call May 6, 2026
  Air traffic control reportedly alerted pilots after two planes came within about 500 feet of each other on approach to JFK International Airport.
• Kentucky man accused of kidnapping, killing woman and keeping her body under trailer before disposal May 6, 2026
  A Kentucky man is set to stand trial for allegedly abducting and killing a mother of three whose body was found on a roadside seven years ago.
• Cameron Brink says being white and blonde gives her a marketing privilege over other WNBA players May 6, 2026
  Cameron Brink opens up about WNBA marketing privilege, endorsement gaps and financial challenges many players face despite the league's growth.
• Scalise urges Pritzker to 'look at the man in the mirror' after he blames Trump for political violence May 6, 2026
  Rep. Steve Scalise urges Gov. JB Pritzker to look in the mirror after the Illinois governor blamed Trump for setting a tone on political violence.
• South Carolina inmate who believes he is immortal cannot be executed due to mental illness, judge rules May 6, 2026
  A judge ruled that a South Carolina inmate who killed a state trooper is incompetent to be executed due to mental illness delusions, citing mental health experts.
• Bryson DeChambeau was 'completely shocked' by LIV Golf collapse, says he's ready to move to YouTube full time May 6, 2026
  Bryson DeChambeau speaks on his future after LIV Golf's funding collapse, saying he'd love to grow his YouTube channel and play in certain tournaments.
• Perez Hilton joins 'Tomi Lahren Is Fearless' and declares cancel culture is now a sport May 6, 2026
  Perez Hilton says A-listers are cancel proof while mid-level figures can be wiped out, joining Tomi Lahren to criticize modern cancel culture.
• South African police airlift massive crocodile suspected of eating missing local May 6, 2026
  A massive crocodile suspected of eating a missing businessman was airlifted by helicopter from South Africa's Komati River after being euthanized.
• Three suspected narco-terrorists killed in US military strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific May 6, 2026
  SOUTHCOM said Tuesday that the U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three suspected narco-terrorists on a drug-trafficking route.
• Jaylen Brown sounds like a 'sore loser' after blaming Embiid for Celtics' collapse May 6, 2026
  Jaylen Brown faces backlash for calling Joel Embiid a flopper and labeling the season his favorite year after Boston's first-round playoff collapse.
• Trump marks Cinco de Mayo with ‘NICE’ post, echoing past viral taco bowl moment May 6, 2026
  President Trump marks Cinco de Mayo with a "NICE" graphic on Truth Social, playing on ICE branding and continuing his history of viral holiday messaging.
• California bill would let illegal immigrant professors keep teaching US students remotely May 6, 2026
  A new California bill would let illegal immigrant professors who get deported continue to teach community college students through remote instruction.
• Conan O'Brien, Zach Galifianakis say it's a 'misconception' that comedy shows only target conservatives May 6, 2026
  Conan O'Brien claims the media doesn't just want to go after conservatives, despite years of late-night comedy shows targeting Trump and the right.
• Toronto Maple Leafs defy slim odds to win the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery May 6, 2026
  The Maple Leafs jumped from fifth to No. 1 in the NHL Draft Lottery, securing their first top overall pick since 2016 despite just 8.5% odds Tuesday.
• Family makes terrifying discovery in basement following growing suspicions May 6, 2026
  An Arkansas family discovered a stranger had been secretly living in their basement after shoes, food and chairs went missing from the home.
• Zelenskyy blasts ‘absolute cynicism’ as deadly Russian barrage hits Ukraine before planned ceasefire May 6, 2026
  Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 80 across Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted Moscow’s “absolute cynicism."
• LA 2028 Olympics' safety plan relies 'too much on police' and Homeland Security, left-wing activists say May 6, 2026
  Activists reportedly slammed the LA 2028 Olympics organizing committee for its reliance on police and the DHS following violent immigration raids in the city.
• Nancy Guthrie case sparks clash as FBI Director Kash Patel rips sheriff May 6, 2026
  FBI Director Kash Patel says local authorities kept the bureau out of the Nancy Guthrie missing persons investigation for four days after she vanished.
• Olympic pole vaulter, and noted twerker, Alysha Newman announces she's landed a Victoria's Secret audition May 6, 2026
  Canadian Olympic bronze medalist Alysha Newman pivots to modeling with a Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026 audition amid her track and field suspension.

World News

• Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands May 6, 2026
  Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.
• Watch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel's ten minute bombing raid May 6, 2026
  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.
• To stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city May 6, 2026
  People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months.
• Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran May 6, 2026
  President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
• What is Trump's 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz? May 6, 2026
  The US president said the operation has been paused after starting on Monday.
• Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor May 6, 2026
  He spent much of the race criticising the state's response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.
• IS families in Syria have booked tickets home to Australia, minister says May 6, 2026
  The four women and nine children with links to Islamic State have spent years in a Syrian camp.
• 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.
• What do a teenager's clothes tell us about North Korea's future? May 5, 2026
  Analysts say the daughter of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un is not just growing up - she’s being styled for succession.
• India's fiercest female politician faces a fight for survival May 5, 2026
  Mamata Banerjee loses West Bengal state, throwing her party - and political future - into doubt.
• Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war May 5, 2026
  He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.
• Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea May 5, 2026
  Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.
• BBC traces how 10 minutes of Israeli bombing brought devastation to Lebanon May 5, 2026
  The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.
• Russian attacks kill more than 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow May 5, 2026
  Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.
• 'I had to stick to the plan': Officer describes retrieving crocodile with human remains inside May 5, 2026
  DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.
• Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote May 5, 2026
  Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.
• Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war May 5, 2026
  The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
• Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig May 5, 2026
  A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.
• Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour May 5, 2026
  British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.
• Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia May 5, 2026
  The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.

US News

• California man sentenced to prison for using pickaxe to kill teen brother with cerebral palsy May 6, 2026
  A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years to life for the pickaxe murder of his half-brother, who had cerebral palsy and used a wheelchair.
• Two planes come within 500 feet of each other while approaching JFK Airport in latest close call May 6, 2026
  Air traffic control reportedly alerted pilots after two planes came within about 500 feet of each other on approach to JFK International Airport.
• Kentucky man accused of kidnapping, killing woman and keeping her body under trailer before disposal May 6, 2026
  A Kentucky man is set to stand trial for allegedly abducting and killing a mother of three whose body was found on a roadside seven years ago.
• South Carolina inmate who believes he is immortal cannot be executed due to mental illness, judge rules May 6, 2026
  A judge ruled that a South Carolina inmate who killed a state trooper is incompetent to be executed due to mental illness delusions, citing mental health experts.
• Family makes terrifying discovery in basement following growing suspicions May 6, 2026
  An Arkansas family discovered a stranger had been secretly living in their basement after shoes, food and chairs went missing from the home.
• Nancy Guthrie case sparks clash as FBI Director Kash Patel rips sheriff May 6, 2026
  FBI Director Kash Patel says local authorities kept the bureau out of the Nancy Guthrie missing persons investigation for four days after she vanished.
• Wave of school bomb threats rocks Kentucky amid suspected robocall scheme, police say May 5, 2026
  Kentucky State Police are investigating multiple school bomb threats across the state that may be linked to a suspected robocalling campaign.
• CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Bloodhound tracks armed Special Forces fugitive into woods after allegedly shooting wife May 5, 2026
  Newly obtained video shows a K9-led search through dense woods for Craig Berry, the armed fugitive who allegedly shot his wife in Stewart County.
• Houston restaurateur suspected of killing pregnant wife and two children before taking his own life May 5, 2026
  A wealthy Houston restaurant owner allegedly killed his pregnant wife and two young children in what police called a suspected triple murder-suicide.
• Ohio brothers who posed as Middle Eastern royalty receive lengthy sentence for $21M fraud scheme May 5, 2026
  Two Ohio brothers who faked being Middle Eastern royalty are sentenced in a $21 million fraud scheme that prosecutors say involved bribery.
• Video shows bridge turn into burnout bonanza in stunt-happy takeover – police swoop in to cuff road rebels May 5, 2026
  Oakland Police used drone technology to track down a reported bike takeover on the Bay Bridge, leading to nine arrests and nearly 77 vehicle seizures.
• Texas gunman kills 2, wounds 3 during targeted business meetup: police May 5, 2026
  Two people were killed and three wounded after a suspect opened fire during a business meeting in Carrollton, Texas. The 69-year-old gunman was arrested after a chase, police said.
• Armed suspect who allegedly shot at Secret Service officers near White House identified as Texas man May 5, 2026
  Sources identify Michael Marx as the armed suspect shot by Secret Service officers near the White House after allegedly pulling a firearm Monday.
• FBI nabs more than 350 alleged child sex abuse offenders May 5, 2026
  The FBI announced over 350 arrests of alleged child sexual abuse offenders in Operation Iron Pursuit, a sprawling nationwide crackdown on predators.
• FAA employee charged with allegedly threatening to kill President Trump in email to White House May 5, 2026
  A federal employee in New Hampshire is charged with threatening to kill President Trump after allegedly emailing a death threat to the White House.
• Cole Allen indicted by grand jury on four charges related to alleged Trump assassination attempt May 5, 2026
  The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner has been indicted by a grand jury.
• Bear attack in Yellowstone National Park leaves 2 hikers injured May 5, 2026
  Two hikers were injured in a bear attack Monday on the Mystic Falls Trail near Yellowstone's Old Faithful, prompting trail and campsite closures.
• Florida 12-year-old accused of threatening teacher, saying she will 'shoot up' school May 5, 2026
  A Florida girl faces felony charges after authorities say she threatened to shoot up her elementary school on the last day of class using a stolen login.
• Feds open probe into anti-Israel NYC teachers May 5, 2026
  Federal investigators allege NYC Educators for Palestine pushed anti-Israel content on young students while fostering hostility toward Jewish children.
• Mohamed Sabry Soliman to plead guilty in deadly firebombing of pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado May 5, 2026
  Mohamed Soliman will plead guilty to murder in the Boulder pro-Israel rally firebombing that killed Karen Diamond, according to court documents via AP.

Tech News

• '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.
• Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts May 1, 2026
  The solar-powered iLamps will have a built-in Nvidia chip but there are questions over their security and scalability.
• Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force May 1, 2026
  The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.
• Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it May 1, 2026
  Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.
• Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI May 1, 2026
  The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.
• Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar May 1, 2026
  The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.
• Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? April 30, 2026
  It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
• Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion' April 30, 2026
  Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit
• OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins April 30, 2026
  The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, the issue "crept in subtly".
• 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

• Trump marks Cinco de Mayo with ‘NICE’ post, echoing past viral taco bowl moment May 6, 2026
  President Trump marks Cinco de Mayo with a "NICE" graphic on Truth Social, playing on ICE branding and continuing his history of viral holiday messaging.
• Trump flexes muscle in Indiana: GOP incumbents fall in primary showdowns May 6, 2026
  Early results come in as Trump's endorsements in Indiana's Republican primary challenge eight state senators who blocked redistricting efforts.
• Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP gubernatorial primary, will face Democrat Amy Acton May 5, 2026
  Vivek Ramaswamy secures the 2026 Ohio Republican gubernatorial nomination, defeating Casey Putsch to advance to the general election for governor.
• Sherrod Brown secures Ohio Dem nomination, faces GOP's Husted in key battle for Senate majority May 5, 2026
  The Associated Press reports former Sen. Sherrod Brown won Ohio's 2026 Democratic Senate nomination to challenge appointed GOP Sen. John Husted.
• ICE deports illegal immigrant convicted of attempting to kill newborn after blue state prison release May 5, 2026
  DHS confirms deportation of illegal immigrant woman convicted of attempting to murder her newborn on Long Island after serving eight years in prison.
• Minnesota lawmakers fail at trying to get Omar to testify about alleged fraud, GOP leader talks next steps May 5, 2026
  Minnesota committee chair says more options exist after a subpoena vote targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar over the MEALS Act fraud scandal failed Tuesday.
• Trump teaches students his iconic dance during White House fitness event May 5, 2026
  President Trump taught students his iconic 'Trump dance' on the White House South Lawn during an event promoting the Presidential Fitness Test program.
• Bernie Sanders’ anti-Netflix crusade hits the skids after filings expose awkward twist May 5, 2026
  Bernie Sanders' campaign paid for a Netflix subscription with donor money despite the senator's repeated criticism of the streaming service, records show.
• DC police officials face termination after federal probe uncovers alleged manipulated crime data by department May 5, 2026
  Several high-ranking D.C. police officials face termination amid a federal probe alleging leaders manipulated crime data to appear much safer.
• SPLC-backed coalition sues Florida over new congressional map it alleges is an unconstitutional gerrymander May 5, 2026
  Civil rights groups sue Florida over its new congressional map, alleging it violates the state's Fair Districts Amendment against partisan gerrymandering.
• RFK Jr. unveils initiative targeting 'overuse' of psychiatric medications, especially among children May 5, 2026
  RFK Jr. unveiled a new HHS initiative targeting overuse of psychiatric medications, especially among children, as part of a broader mental health strategy.
• Chicago pol says Walgreens should be charged with 'first-degree corporate abandonment' over closure over theft May 5, 2026
  A Chicago alderman says Walgreens should be charged with "first-degree corporate abandonment" over its decision to close a store in the 6th Ward.
• Dem mayor faces reality check after accusing rival of 'exploiting' Palisades Fire: 'Absolute tone deafness' May 5, 2026
  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says Spencer Pratt is "exploiting" Palisades Fire grief for political gain as the reality star challenges her in mayoral race.
• House Dem frontrunner's connections to ‘Blind Sheikh’ terrorist trial resurface and draw GOP fire May 5, 2026
  A frontrunner to replace a retiring NJ Democrat was a defense witness for the Blind Sheikh, convicted of seditious conspiracy after the 1993 WTC bombing.
• 'Clueless' socialist mayor in hot seat after video of 77-year-old beaten in downtown Seattle goes viral May 5, 2026
  Socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson faces fierce blowback after cameras she opposed helped identify a suspect in the beating of an elderly man.
• Fulton County pushes back on DOJ effort to obtain election workers' names May 5, 2026
  Fulton County's election board filed a motion to quash a DOJ subpoena it calls an unprecedented effort to harass 2020 election poll workers.
• Judge who apologized to WHCA shooting suspect was appointed by court full of anti-Trump judges May 5, 2026
  A federal judge who apologized to the suspect accused of plotting an attack against Trump has a history of challenging D.C. federal crime prosecutions.
• Trump says he 'can't stand' some Republicans for refusing one key move for his agenda May 5, 2026
  President Donald Trump said he was "disappointed" Senate Republicans haven't terminated the filibuster, calling some GOP members foolish for blocking his agenda priorities.
• Trump says China not challenging US on Iran, touts Xi as ‘very respectful’ amid Hormuz tensions May 5, 2026
  President Donald Trump says China hasn't challenged the U.S. on the conflict with Iran ahead of his meeting in Beijing next week with leader Xi Jinping.
• Hegseth shoots down Iran 'kamikaze dolphins' — leaves US question open May 5, 2026
  War Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed claims that Iran has kamikaze dolphins, saying during a Pentagon briefing he can confirm they do not have them.

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

• 'Fire weather' contributing to longer wildfire seasons, say scientists May 6, 2026
  Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather".
• Beavers spotted in nature reserve for first time May 6, 2026
  The pair are filmed swimming in the water at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, near Ringwood.
• Companies pay out to charity after slurry incidents May 5, 2026
  The three companies has paid out a total of £33,500 after the Environment Agency's investigations.
• Wildlife park welcomes three male Asiatic lions May 5, 2026
  There are about 500 to 600 Asiatic lions left in the wild which only live in Gir Forest, India.
• How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower May 4, 2026
  How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
• How a hurricane created a 'precious saltmarsh' May 4, 2026
  This year marks 30 years since a storm breached sea defenses in Porlock.
• Pine marten kit receives round-the-clock care after siblings died May 4, 2026
  The kit was rescued from a bin in Wales and is now being looked after at Vale Wildlife Hospital.
• 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.
• 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.
• How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific April 26, 2026
  Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
• UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court April 26, 2026
  One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
• Your snaps of changing skies from meteors to rays April 26, 2026
  BBC Weather Watchers capture the ever-changing April conditions.

People In The News

• 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.
• Demi Moore corrects fans on how to say her name after years of it being mispronounced May 5, 2026
  Demi Moore gently corrected fans over the pronunciation of her name in a viral New York City clip — a clarification she's made for decades.
• Sting won’t leave fortune to his children, says not making them work is ‘a form of abuse’ May 5, 2026
  Sting thinks telling kids they don't have to work is "a form of abuse," revealing his philosophy on inheritance for kids.
• 'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets' official manner of death confirmed May 5, 2026
  "Storage Wars" star Darrell Sheets' manner of death was confirmed as suicide, according to the medical examiner's office. Cyberbullying claims are also under investigation.
• Olivia Wilde responds after viral red carpet footage drew comparisons to Gollum from 'Lord of the Rings' May 5, 2026
  Olivia Wilde pokes fun at herself after online critics compared her viral San Francisco Film Festival interview appearance to "Lord of the Rings"' Gollum.
• 'Mormon Wives' star unloads on cheating regret after accusing estranged husband of wild sex party secret May 5, 2026
  Jessi Draper opens up about her emotional affair during "Mormon Wives" filming, calling it a "huge mistake" that contributed to her divorce from Jordan Ngatikaura.
• Sarah Paulson slammed for 'unbearable' hypocrisy with dollar blindfold at $100K Met Gala May 5, 2026
  Sarah Paulson wore a dollar-bill blindfold to the 2026 Met Gala to protest the one percent, sparking immediate backlash over perceived hypocrisy.
• Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settlement reportedly ends with no money as expert calls it ‘complete disaster’ May 5, 2026
  No money was reportedly exchanged in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settlement, ending their bitter legal fight over "It Ends With Us" claims.
• Met Gala 2026 after-party looks turn heads as Katy Perry, Hailey Bieber opt for stripped-down fashion May 5, 2026
  Katy Perry and Hailey Bieber led bold 2026 Met Gala after-party fashion, swapping elaborate couture for stripped-down style statements.
• Sydney Sweeney fans beg 'Euphoria' to end the 'humiliation ritual' after shocking new Cassie scene May 5, 2026
  Fans slam "Euphoria" season 3 for reducing Sydney Sweeney's Cassie to a repetitive humiliation cycle, saying her OnlyFans storyline lacks direction.
• 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Nicholas Brendon's cause of death revealed May 5, 2026
  "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actor Nicholas Brendon's cause of death was revealed as cardiovascular disease, according to the coroner's report.
• Jamie-Lynn Sigler claims her ex-husband secretly stole hundreds of thousands from her 'Sopranos' earnings May 5, 2026
  "Sopranos" star Jamie-Lynn Sigler opens up in her memoir about discovering her ex-husband allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from her.
• Prince Harry ‘looks very sad’ after leaving royal duty, expert draws striking parallel to abdicated king May 5, 2026
  Royal experts compare Meghan Markle to Wallis Simpson but say it's their husbands, Prince Harry and Edward, who deserve scrutiny for their royal exits.
• Kim Kardashian, Beyonce and Blake Lively steal the show at the 2026 Met Gala May 4, 2026
  The 2026 Met Gala welcomed stars to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art with the "Costume Art" theme and "Fashion Is Art" dress code.
• Brooks Nader, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, Nicole Kidman turn heads at pre-Met Gala parties May 4, 2026
  Anna Wintour and Jeff Bezos hosted pre-Met Gala parties in NYC, drawing stars like Nicole Kidman, Kendall Jenner and Sabrina Carpenter to events.
• Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach a settlement in 'It Ends With Us' retaliation lawsuit May 4, 2026
  Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appeared in court for a pretrial conference on April 28 as they prepared for trial. The actors settled on May 4.
• Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency as health issues force her to step back from stage performances May 4, 2026
  Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to ongoing health issues but says she is improving every day and her conditions are all treatable.
• Britney Spears pleads guilty to ‘wet reckless’ charge after DUI arrest May 4, 2026
  Singer Britney Spears, 44, pleaded guilty to reckless driving Monday after voluntarily checking into a treatment facility following her March arrest
• ‘Saved by the Bell’ star got $12 check after fame, was ‘trapped’ as Screech before tragic death: co-star May 4, 2026
  Dustin Diamond was "trapped" as Screech after "Saved by the Bell," insiders say, facing typecasting and shockingly low residuals before his 2021 death. His fame is being explored on "Hollywood Demons."
• Princess Eugenie pregnant with 3rd child, could be 'turning point' for her disgraced parents: expert May 4, 2026
  Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank announce they are expecting their third child together, sharing a sonogram photo on social media.

Environmental News

• Humanless big rig completes 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.
• Runway-to-Space Challenge brings spaceflight closer April 28, 2026
  A new U.S. competition lets teams fly payloads on a reusable spaceplane, offering rapid access to microgravity and changing how space research works.
• Ameriprise data breach hits 48,000 customers April 28, 2026
  Ameriprise Financial says a data breach exposed personal data of nearly 48,000 people. Learn what happened and the steps you should take to stay safe.
• Fake SSA email alert: Spot this scam fast April 27, 2026
  A dangerous phishing email disguised as a Social Security Administration notice tricks users into downloading malware. Here is how to spot the scam.
• Maryland moves to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores April 27, 2026
  Maryland will become the first U.S. state to ban surveillance pricing at grocery stores, with the new law set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
• Hospice fraud uses stolen identities for fake patients April 26, 2026
  A $267 million Medi-Cal hospice fraud ring allegedly used stolen personal data from the dark web to bill California for end-of-life care never given.

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

• Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands May 6, 2026
  Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.
• 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.
• Dr Punam's red flags to look out for in your health May 5, 2026
  Dr Punam joins us to discuss the red flags to look out for in your health.
• Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak May 5, 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.
• How should we talk about our emotions? May 5, 2026
  Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn, how we can manage and regulate our emotions.
• 'I went undercover to expose dangerous advice given to parents' May 5, 2026
  Alison Scott-Wright, also known as 'The Magic Sleep Fairy' has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.
• Should you worry about napping? May 4, 2026
  Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue
• How can you improve your balance? May 4, 2026
  Chris and Xand continue their conversation with physiotherapist and vestibular rehabilitation specialist, Maggie Stacey.
• 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.
• Mother and baby mental health unit to go ahead April 30, 2026
  Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years.
• Sophie Raworth: 'I hope I can still run in my 80s' April 30, 2026
  Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.
• 'Amazing' moment for communities given right to buy for the first time April 30, 2026
  Ministers say the new law in England gives power to local people who want to help others.
• Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that April 30, 2026
  A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.
• Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that April 30, 2026
  A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.
• Claimants in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder case rise to 7,000 April 29, 2026
  The case, which opened in the High Court on Wednesday, originally involved 3,000 claimants and is set to become the largest product liability case in UK history.

Middle East News

• Naftali Bennett says 9/11 caused by unmanaged radical Islam in Middle East May 6, 2026
  Bennett argued that failure to manage the threat posed by radical Islam in the Middle East will lead to loss of innocent lives in the West.
• London police set up specialist Jewish protection team May 6, 2026
  Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said Jewish communities were facing "sustained threats" from hostile state actors and other extremist groups.
• Regional leader of Spain's Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there May 6, 2026
  A man infected with the hantavirus is being treated in Zurich, the Swiss government said on Wednesday, adding there is currently no danger to the Swiss population.
• French vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, several crewmembers wounded May 6, 2026
  The injured crew members from the attack, which took place on Tuesday, have been evacuated and are being provided with medical care, the company said.
• Will Trump pausing effort to open Strait bring an Iran deal? - analysis May 6, 2026
  The pause in the US plan to enable the movement of ships through the Strait illustrates just how complex a task this has become.
• Israelis' wealth grows 80% in six years May 6, 2026
  According to Bank of Israel figures, the Israeli public's portfolio of financial assets was worth a record NIS 7.4 trillion-a growth of NIS 1.1 trillion within a year, and an 80% rise within six year
• Without Netanyahu, Likud expected to fall below 20 seats, poll shows May 6, 2026
  Among opposition voters, 42.4% said Likud would receive 10-20 seats without Netanyahu, while 37.7% said it would fall below 10 seats. Only 8.3% said Likud could still reach 30 or more seats.
• WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah terrorists, strikes 25 targets over past day in southern Lebanon May 6, 2026
  Overnight, the IAF intercepted a drone over southern Lebanon after it approached an area where IDF soldiers were operating.
• Haredim threaten to boycott Rami Levy's Israir if Shabbat flights continue May 6, 2026
  Israir CEO Uri Sirkis has been summoned to meet with the haredi leaders in Jerusalem to discuss the issue.
• IRGC targets Komala headquarters in Kurdistan Region with drone strike - report May 6, 2026
  Additionally, residents in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, and Sirik reported hearing explosions around 4 a.m. local time, several hours after the reported explosions in the Biban region.
• Man sets Ramat Gan cafe on fire after threatening owner over Saturday opening May 6, 2026
  Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen condemned the arson, stating that it was not only an attack on the cafe, but a direct attack on “the character of Ramat Gan as a city of liberty for everyone.”
• Smotrich's October 7 comments should disgust every single one of us - editorial May 6, 2026
  Weaponizing the October 7 massacre is disgraceful and a betrayal of the very people whose memory should command something far greater than politics.
• Democrats urge US to acknowledge Israel’s nuclear program May 6, 2026
  Democrats urged the Trump administration to acknowledge Israel’s nuclear arsenal, arguing that secrecy undermines US credibility on global nuclear policy.
• Israeli hiker found dead in Japan after going missing on Mount Asahi May 6, 2026
  Israeli hiker Tevel Shabtai, 23, was found dead in Japan after going missing during a solo hike in severe weather on Mount Asahi.
• Trump says ‘great progress’ made on US-Iran deal, pauses Project Freedom in Hormuz May 6, 2026
  Requests from Pakistan and other countries also played a role in the decision to halt Project Freedom, the US operation to guide ships through the strait.
• Rubio announces end of Operation Epic Fury, says US has concluded offensive stage of Iran war May 5, 2026
  Rubio also announced that Operation Epic Fury has ended, and the United States has transitioned to taking defensive action in enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports.
• Hezbollah flag seen as NYC anti-Israel activists protest outside Park East Synagogue May 5, 2026
  The protest's organizer said that the synagogue was hosting an exposition of the Great Israeli Real Estate Event, which it believed was selling "stolen Palestinian land."
• Hamas disarmament 'almost impossible to bridge' as gaps with BoP grow, source tells ‘Post’ May 5, 2026
  An Israeli source told the Post that Israel is coordinating with the Board of Peace and the US administration to plan the next steps following Hamas’s refusal.
• Likud political storm: Netanyahu's demand for reserved spots sparks tension May 5, 2026
  The unusual threat could shake up the list and push a significant number of ministers and MKs out of their positions.
• You deserve to feel alive again amchaya health retreat May 5, 2026
  Where Torah Wisdom Meets Preventive Medicine - The Amchaye Health Retreat 2026

BBC News

• 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.
• IS families in Syria have booked tickets home to Australia, minister says
  The four women and nine children with links to Islamic State have spent years in a Syrian camp.
• 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.
• Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists
  Thiago Ávila and Saif Abu Keshek were detained by Israeli forces who intercepted the flotilla's boats near Greece last week.
• 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.
• US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
  Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.
• Israeli attacks kill dozens within days in Lebanon despite ceasefire
  The health ministry says 110 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon since Thursday.
• 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.
• Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying
  Her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.
• 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".
• Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
  Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
• '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.
• Trump repeats that he is 'not happy' with Iran as deadline to seek approval for war looms
  President Trump said on Friday that said a deal has been hard to reach in part because Iranian leadership was "very confused".
• Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem
  The French nun was pushed over and kicked in the apparently unprovoked assault, amid a rise in harassment of Christians in the city by Jewish extremists.
• Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla
  The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
• 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?
• Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims
  There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.

Financial News

• Oil falls on signs of de-escalation in Gulf May 6, 2026
  US president has “paused” military mission to guide commercial ships through the vital waterway
• Iran’s top diplomat visits China ahead of Trump-Xi summit May 6, 2026
  Xi Jinping could seek to use relationship with Tehran as leverage in talks with US president, analysts say
• DeepSeek nears $45bn valuation as China’s ‘Big Fund’ leads investment talks May 6, 2026
  Value soars in ongoing fundraising discussions as investors including Tencent seek slice of AI lab
• Trump pauses US plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz May 6, 2026
  US and Iranian forces clashed in the strait during the brief mission to help commercial vessels through the waterway
• Samsung’s stock market value hits $1tn on AI euphoria May 6, 2026
  Memory chip giant’s surge pushes South Korea’s Kospi to new record
• Russia pavilion drags Venice Biennale into EU sanctions row May 6, 2026
  Brussels has warned that allowing Moscow to participate would breach ban on providing services to Kremlin
• Imbalances are back on the global agenda May 6, 2026
  Policymakers must overcome the mercantilist fallacy that the way to get rich is by running surpluses forever
• Can Europe develop its own alternatives to US Tomahawks? May 6, 2026
  European initiatives will take a decade to complete but there are some stopgap solutions
• Why the UAE really left Opec May 6, 2026
  Leaving the oil cartel is not just a commercial decision — it reflects structural changes in global energy markets
• Toyota switches on to electric vehicles to counter Chinese threat May 6, 2026
  Hybrid pioneer’s push comes as rivals scale back their EV targets
• Apple reaches $250mn settlement over delayed ‘AI Siri’ May 5, 2026
  iPhone buyers sued the tech giant for touting features in 2024 that have yet to launch
• Meta plans advanced ‘agentic’ AI assistant for consumers May 5, 2026
  Social media platform invests in equivalent to OpenClaw that aims to seamlessly carry out everyday tasks for users

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.
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