Breaking News- Ronda Rousey reveals what inspired her to end nine-year MMA hiatus for one final fight May 13, 2026Ronda Rousey will return to the octagon after nine years for a farewell fight against Gina Carano, saying she feels better than ever physically and mentally.
- Netflix co-CEO clarifies streaming giant’s live sports strategy amid NFL lineup expansion, federal scrutiny May 13, 2026Ted Sarandos says Netflix is not pursuing full-season sports rights as the streaming giant expands its live NFL and sports event offerings in 2026.
- Sage Steele questions Lane Kiffin's timing after he links Ole Miss recruiting to segregation concerns May 13, 2026Lane Kiffin says Ole Miss recruiting was hurt by perceptions of diversity issues, claiming some families refused to send players to Mississippi.
- California girls' track and field stars speak out as Gavin Newsom's Title IX crisis grows May 13, 2026Reese Hogan prepares for CIF finals against a trans athlete, one year after her viral podium protest at the California girls' track state tournament.
- Meat-only diet followers claim disease reversal as expert says Americans are 'the sickest' May 13, 2026Carnivore diet fans gathered at Meatstock in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for expert talks on meat-based eating, keto diets and biohacking at the popular weekend event.
- Doug Burgum says Trump enters China summit in 'strongest position' of any US leader ever May 13, 2026Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Trump enters China summit in the "strongest position" of any U.S. leader, citing energy dominance and food security.
- Dallas mayor blasts NYC for ‘punishing success' as he pitches ‘Y’all Street’ to fleeing billionaires May 13, 2026Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson touts "Y'all Street" as a rising rival to Wall Street, blasting NYC Mayor Mamdani for what he calls punishing success.
- Ex-Biden DHS head concedes administration could have acted sooner on illegal immigration May 13, 2026Former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas appeared to admit the Biden administration could have enacted border security measures sooner than June 2024.
- Democratic Boston councilor rips 'soft-on-crime' policies after suspected gunman's violent past revealed May 13, 2026Boston city councilor Ed Flynn says soft-on-crime policies allowed Cambridge shooting suspect Tyler Brown to walk free despite a lengthy criminal record.
- Trump faces split among retired US commanders over whether to resume Iran strikes May 13, 2026Trump says Iran ceasefire is on "massive life support" as retired U.S. commanders debate whether to resume military operations against Tehran.
- Trump must force Xi to answer for China's cruel war on Jimmy Lai May 13, 2026Over 100 U.S. lawmakers urge President Trump to raise imprisoned Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's case with Xi Jinping during his China visit this week.
- Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes Xi talks as Taiwan tensions, trade disputes test US strength May 13, 2026President Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing for talks on Taiwan, trade, Iran and China's support for Russia amid rising U.S.–China tensions.
- America’s child care crisis needs more parental freedom — not more Washington control May 13, 2026The Administration for Children and Families outlines reforms aimed at empowering parents, cutting bureaucracy, and expanding child care access.
- Texas paid for Biden’s border crisis. Republicans must make sure it never happens again May 13, 2026H.Res.50 aims to establish that states like Texas can constitutionally act to secure their borders if future administrations fail to enforce the law.
- Trump heads to China with the upper hand — and Xi knows it May 13, 2026President Trump's economic policies on trade, energy and manufacturing position the U.S. to negotiate with China from a place of unprecedented strength.
- Trump denounces ‘crazy’ Iran plan, US analysts contradict White House, as he faces tough meeting with China May 13, 2026Trump and Iran remain locked in a tense stalemate with dueling blockades as the ceasefire falters and nuclear deal negotiations hit a dead end.
- Inside the ‘digital lockdown’ for US officials as Trump arrives in China May 13, 2026Trump aides and executives leave personal phones behind for China trip, using clean devices and secure zones to guard against hacking and surveillance.
- Move to oust Nancy Guthrie sheriff fails as Pima County supervisors refer perjury allegations to AG May 13, 2026Pima County supervisors take action on Sheriff Chris Nanos' fate after allegations he committed perjury during the high-profile Nancy Guthrie case.
- Marco Rubio spotted in Nike tracksuit aboard Air Force One during trip to China, igniting memes online May 13, 2026Marco Rubio ditched his suit for a Nike Tech fleece tracksuit on Air Force One, sparking viral reactions and Venezuela's Maduro meme comparisons.
- Christopher Nolan confirms bizarre 'The Odyssey' casting choices including rapper Travis Scott May 13, 2026Christopher Nolan faces criticism over casting Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Travis Scott in The Odyssey despite claims of historic accuracy.
- Ronda Rousey reveals what inspired her to end nine-year MMA hiatus for one final fight May 13, 2026
- World News
- Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests May 13, 2026The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.
- Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack May 13, 2026That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.
- Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47 May 13, 2026Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
- Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car May 13, 2026The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.
- Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report May 12, 2026Air India faces a leadership vacuum and mounting financial losses as it struggles to recover from the crash.
- A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China May 12, 2026Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.
- Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help? May 12, 2026The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.
- How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come May 12, 2026Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?
- Lebanon says two paramedics among 13 killed in Israeli strikes May 12, 2026Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.
- Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse May 12, 2026Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.
- No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency May 12, 2026The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.
- Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says May 12, 2026The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.
- South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications May 12, 2026The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.
- Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates May 12, 2026Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.
- Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term May 12, 2026Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
- eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop May 12, 2026The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.
- France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya May 12, 2026In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
- EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen May 12, 2026She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.
- Mexico cancels plans to end school year early for World Cup May 12, 2026Parents were angry at a proposal to end classes on 5 June instead of 15 July due to the tournament and expected extreme heat.
- Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data May 12, 2026The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
- Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests May 13, 2026
- US News
- Democratic Boston councilor rips 'soft-on-crime' policies after suspected gunman's violent past revealed May 13, 2026Boston city councilor Ed Flynn says soft-on-crime policies allowed Cambridge shooting suspect Tyler Brown to walk free despite a lengthy criminal record.
- Move to oust Nancy Guthrie sheriff fails as Pima County supervisors refer perjury allegations to AG May 13, 2026Pima County supervisors take action on Sheriff Chris Nanos' fate after allegations he committed perjury during the high-profile Nancy Guthrie case.
- High school student with history of anger issues charged with murder of homeless woman in Las Vegas May 13, 2026A 17-year-old Las Vegas student allegedly murdered a homeless woman, with surveillance audio reportedly capturing 61 loud impact sounds during the reported attack.
- Trump expected to name ICE veteran with private detention ties as agency’s acting director May 13, 2026ICE senior advisor Dave Venturella is expected to be named acting director, drawing scrutiny over his past work with private prison giant Geo Group.
- Iran-born smuggler who helped terror-linked migrant enter US also stockpiled child abuse material, feds say May 12, 2026New York man pleads guilty to smuggling foreign nationals into the U.S., including one linked to Iran's IRGC, and possessing child exploitation material.
- Mural honoring murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska taken down in Providence after local outrage May 12, 2026A construction crew removed the mural of murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska from a Providence building after residents and officials objected.
- ICE nabs criminal illegal alien who attempted to murder a cop, escaped deportation for years May 12, 2026ICE agents in Houston arrested a Vietnamese national convicted of attempted capital murder of a police officer who evaded deportation since 2011.
- Illegal alien ‘monster’ charged with raping dead girlfriend’s daughter, DHS blames Biden-era policies May 12, 2026ICE asks Montana to hold illegal alien charged with raping dead girlfriend's daughter, citing Biden-era catch and release policies that allowed his entry.
- Disturbing new details revealed in death of Denver airport intruder who died after breaching fence May 12, 2026Officials say the person killed in the Denver International Airport runway strike died by suicide after breaching the airport's perimeter fence.
- Suspected Texas killer is an illegal from Mexico accused in rash of 'extreme violence' against women May 12, 2026A previously deported illegal immigrant is accused of killing two women in Texas by strangulation and shooting two others who survived the attacks.
- Five plead guilty to charges in brutal Cincinnati beatdown that went viral last summer May 12, 2026Five people have pleaded guilty in connection with the violent downtown Cincinnati beatdown that went viral, with sentencings set for May and June.
- Nancy Guthrie sheriff scolded county official for sharing tip with FBI, she claims in interview May 12, 2026Arizona official says Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos scolded her after her office sent a tip to the FBI in the case of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, report claims.
- Chicago teen takeover mob rams police cruiser backward, swarms car as onlookers cheer: video May 12, 2026Video shows a Chicago police cruiser being rammed during a teen takeover as aldermen demand more arrests and consequences for participants involved.
- Mother’s Day dinner dispute turns violent as man accused of stabbing grandmother 11 times: police May 12, 2026A 29-year-old Florida man allegedly stabbed his grandmother 11 times during an argument over Mother's Day dinner, police say. She remains critical.
- 27 cruise ship workers deported after CBP discovered trove of child pornography May 12, 2026CBP says it deported 27 cruise ship workers allegedly linked to child pornography, with at least 10 reportedly employed by Disney Wonder cruise lines.
- Dali ship operator, foreign employee charged in Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, unsealed indictment shows May 12, 2026Federal officials announce criminal charges against the Singaporean operator of the Dali container ship that downed Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
- Video shows clashes erupt outside synagogue as anti-Israel mob wreaks havoc at real estate expo May 12, 2026Video shows chaotic clashes between Israel supporters and anti-Israel agitators outside a Brooklyn synagogue hosting an Israeli real estate expo Monday.
- Seized boat may spill Bahamas disappearance secrets — but experts warn ticking clock could wash away the truth May 12, 2026Coast Guard investigators seized the sailboat of Brian Hooker, whose wife Lynette went missing in the Bahamas, as their probe reportedly intensifies.
- Trump reportedly eyes renewed military action as Iran negotiations break down and more top headlines May 12, 2026Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
- Nancy Guthrie missing 100 days as sheriff says 'nothing new' and volunteer groups are shut out of search May 12, 2026Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing from her Tucson home for 100 days with no suspects identified, as volunteer search groups seek to join the effort.
- Democratic Boston councilor rips 'soft-on-crime' policies after suspected gunman's violent past revealed May 13, 2026
- Tech News
- More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material May 13, 2026The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.
- Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever May 13, 2026The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
- Tech Life May 12, 2026Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?
- Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury May 12, 2026Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.
- Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data May 12, 2026The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
- Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children May 12, 2026The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.
- Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking May 11, 2026Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
- TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK May 11, 2026Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.
- How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy May 9, 2026Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
- International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools May 9, 2026A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.
- Tech Now May 9, 2026Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.
- TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors May 8, 2026While 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, 2026The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.
- Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees May 7, 2026Meta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position.
- Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK May 7, 2026The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.
- Tech Life May 5, 2026A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.
- Tech Now May 2, 2026Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.
- Tech Life April 28, 2026Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.
- Tech Life April 21, 2026How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
- Tech Now April 4, 2026Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
- More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material May 13, 2026
- Political News
- Dallas mayor blasts NYC for ‘punishing success' as he pitches ‘Y’all Street’ to fleeing billionaires May 13, 2026Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson touts "Y'all Street" as a rising rival to Wall Street, blasting NYC Mayor Mamdani for what he calls punishing success.
- Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes Xi talks as Taiwan tensions, trade disputes test US strength May 13, 2026President Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing for talks on Taiwan, trade, Iran and China's support for Russia amid rising U.S.–China tensions.
- Inside the ‘digital lockdown’ for US officials as Trump arrives in China May 13, 2026Trump aides and executives leave personal phones behind for China trip, using clean devices and secure zones to guard against hacking and surveillance.
- Marco Rubio spotted in Nike tracksuit aboard Air Force One during trip to China, igniting memes online May 13, 2026Marco Rubio ditched his suit for a Nike Tech fleece tracksuit on Air Force One, sparking viral reactions and Venezuela's Maduro meme comparisons.
- Nebraska's Pillen wins Republican renomination in bid for second term as governor May 13, 2026Republican Gov. Jim Pillen tops five challengers in Nebraska's GOP gubernatorial primary to win his party's 2026 nomination, the Associated Press reports.
- House GOP launches new task force, probes alleged Medicaid fraud in Ohio May 13, 2026House Republicans launched a new oversight task force, beginning with an investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud by Ohio home health companies.
- Republican Ricketts wins GOP primary in Nebraska, advances to key Senate showdown May 13, 2026Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska's GOP Senate primary, setting up an expected competitive general election against independent Dan Osborn.
- Big city Democrat mayor arrested at ICE protest faces voters in re-election bid May 13, 2026Ras Baraka, the Newark mayor arrested at an anti-ICE protest, won re-election Tuesday with over 50% of the vote, avoiding a November runoff election.
- Warner calls Virginia court ruling ‘outrageous’ as Kaine urges Democrats to ‘go win’ May 13, 2026Sen. Mark Warner calls Virginia Supreme Court ruling blocking the new congressional map "outrageous" as Democrats regroup for midterm elections.
- South Carolina Republicans defy Trump, tank redistricting, for now May 13, 2026Trump warned he was watching closely as South Carolina Republicans tried to redraw maps, but five GOP senators broke ranks to block the redistricting.
- Fetterman warns Democrats must confront ‘rising antisemitism problem’ after clashes outside NYC synagogues May 13, 2026Sen. John Fetterman calls out the Democratic Party's "antisemitism problem" after a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice says he is leaving the party over it.
- Patel, Van Hollen trade barbs over 'slinging margaritas' in heated Senate clash May 13, 2026Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed in a Senate hearing, trading allegations of misconduct and accusations about an El Salvador visit.
- Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bid May 13, 2026Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.
- Democrat lawmaker calls Clarence Thomas an 'Uncle Tom' and 'lynchman' after Supreme Court redistricting ruling May 12, 2026Alabama lawmaker Juandalynn Givan launches blistering attack on Justice Clarence Thomas, calling him an "Uncle Tom" over redistricting ruling.
- Awkward moment kicks off interview with ex-Biden adviser, drawing derision for Dem California gov candidate May 12, 2026California governor candidate Xavier Becerra is facing criticism after asking a reporter for a profile piece and not a gotcha interview before a sit-down.
- Dems’ latest Virginia redistricting scheme draws mockery amid major court filing blunder May 12, 2026Democrats are facing Republican ridicule from a former prosecutor after reportedly filing their Virginia redistricting appeal to the wrong Supreme Court
- Hegseth dismisses ‘foolish’ US stockpile concerns as Iran conflict tests munitions May 12, 2026Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says U.S. munitions are not depleted, pushing back on reports of strained weapons stockpiles after the Iran conflict.
- Dem House hopeful tied to district’s secret sex-abuse settlements after touting transparency record May 12, 2026Progressive House hopeful Randy Villegas ran on transparency when he wanted to be a school board member, but he subsequently was on the board that approved settlements in multiple sex-abuse cases.
- Million-dollar SNAP food stamp fraud scheme in Walz's backyard sparks outrage: 'Cruel joke' May 12, 2026A Minnesota man allegedly defrauded SNAP taxpayers of over $1 million by using others' EBT cards to buy and resell goods, authorities say in charges.
- Schumer backs GOP's plan to bring the pain during future shutdowns: 'I'm going to vote for it' May 12, 2026Chuck Schumer says he will vote for a Republican-backed Senate resolution to withhold senators' paychecks during any future government shutdown.
- Dallas mayor blasts NYC for ‘punishing success' as he pitches ‘Y’all Street’ to fleeing billionaires May 13, 2026
- Raw Reactions
- What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment InquiryWelcome 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 TrumpThe 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 RepublicansOn 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 BidenWelcome 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 ColorAmong 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 BeginsAmong 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 RedIn 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 CommonPresidents 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 UtahUsually, 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 PrimaryOnce 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 CutThis 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 EconomyWhen 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 DebateThe 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 […]
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- Science News
- Fen Cottage granted Grade II listed status May 13, 2026Historic England says the cottage is "a rare record" of how people depended on their surroundings.
- Watch: Presenter flies in to host air quality special May 13, 2026Environment correspondent Jon Cuthill paraglides into position ahead of a BBC South special.
- How air pollution is being monitored May 13, 2026The main source of pollution is local emissions, created by things like traffic and manufacturing.
- White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings May 13, 2026Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.
- Renewable energy hub planned for Scottish coal museum May 12, 2026There are plans to install solar panels on the roofs of buildings at Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange.
- Walkers urged not to trample fragile bluebells May 10, 2026The Woodland Trust urges people to "stick to the path" when visiting and photographing bluebell woods.
- Award for scientist who brought space to millions May 10, 2026James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.
- Study looks at reintroduction of storks in Britain May 10, 2026PhD student Sophie Rabone is considering the impact of reintroducing the species more widely.
- How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy May 9, 2026Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
- Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon May 8, 2026The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.
- BBC Inside Science May 7, 2026We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
- Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded May 6, 2026New 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, 2026New 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, 2026Figures 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, 2026How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
- Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests May 2, 2026Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.
- Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn? May 1, 2026A 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, 2026An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.
- BBC Inside Science April 30, 2026We 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, 2026The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.
- Fen Cottage granted Grade II listed status May 13, 2026
- People In The News
- Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello faces backlash after singing at NYC ICE protest rally May 13, 2026Tom Morello sang Woody Guthrie at the Hands off NYC protest and called the Trump administration an "authoritarian clown show," sparking backlash.
- Carrie Underwood fires back at Nikki Glaser feud rumors after 'noticeable' tension on 'American Idol' May 13, 2026Carrie Underwood addressed Nikki Glaser feud rumors after "American Idol" fans called out what appeared to be a tense Taylor Swift-themed episode.
- Brooks Nader narrowly avoids wardrobe malfunction minutes before 'Baywatch' reboot red carpet May 12, 2026Brooks Nader revealed she busted out of her dress four minutes before showtime at the FOX Upfronts while promoting the new Baywatch reboot series.
- Country singer's bassist arrested on child sex charges moments after performing at music festival May 12, 2026Country star Chase Matthew's bassist Carsen Richards has been charged with sodomy and incest involving a minor and arrested at a Kentucky concert.
- ‘The Americans’ star Matthew Rhys slams ‘out of control’ trend of playing videos out loud in public May 12, 2026Matthew Rhys sounds off on people blasting phone videos in public without headphones, saying the growing habit is driving him completely bananas.
- Spencer Pratt blasts LA leaders for playing 'far too cute' with antisemitism in alleged leaked messages May 12, 2026Spencer Pratt vows zero tolerance for antisemitism in alleged private messages, accusing L.A. leadership of playing "too cute" with anti-Jewish rhetoric.
- Eminem's ex-wife Kim Mathers' mugshot released after she allegedly fled hit-and-run with son in car May 12, 2026Eminem's ex-wife Kim Mathers pleaded no contest to charges from an alleged hit and run in Michigan where she reportedly struck a parked vehicle.
- Eric Clapton hit in the chest by fan-thrown object, cuts concert short May 12, 2026Eric Clapton was hit in the chest by what appeared to be a vinyl record during his Madrid concert, leaving early without performing his usual encore.
- Monica Lewinsky recalls 'very dark moments' after scandal, surviving judgment by 'billions of strangers' May 12, 2026Monica Lewinsky reflected on overcoming extreme bullying and public humiliation while being honored by Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills.
- Queen Camilla once believed Kate Middleton was 'too common' to marry a future king, author claims May 12, 2026Author Christopher Andersen claims Queen Camilla initially didn't believe Kate Middleton was worthy of Prince William due to her lack of aristocratic blood and common background.
- 'Euphoria' faces backlash after Sydney Sweeney's most X-rated episode yet May 12, 2026“Euphoria" is once again under scrutiny following its latest episode, which featured one of the season’s most controversial scenes involving Sydney Sweeney’s character, Cassie Howard.
- Kylie Jenner poses soaking wet in black bikini for steamy makeup promotional shoot May 11, 2026Kylie Jenner poses in a strapless black bikini for a sizzling shower photoshoot promoting her latest Kylie Cosmetics products.
- Benedict Cumberbatch caught on video in heated cycling confrontation over running a red light in London May 11, 2026Video captures Benedict Cumberbatch confronting a fellow cyclist in London after the man allegedly accused him of running red lights on his bike.
- Spencer Pratt shares heartbreaking Mother's Day tribute to Heidi Montag from their fire-destroyed LA home May 11, 2026Spencer Pratt shares a heartbreaking Mother's Day tribute to Heidi Montag featuring their kids visiting the ruins of their Pacific Palisades home lost in LA fires.
- Billy Bob Thornton pushes back on celebrity activism: ‘I don't know anything about politics’ May 11, 2026Billy Bob Thornton criticizes celebrity activism at awards shows, saying stars should "get your little award" instead of pushing personal beliefs.
- Holly Madison exposes Hugh Hefner’s alleged 'cult-like' tactics, 'weird' group sex nights at Playboy Mansion May 11, 2026Holly Madison reveals alleged details about group sex nights and "cult-like" control under Hugh Hefner at the Playboy Mansion on Kristin Cavallari's podcast.
- Former Prince Andrew ‘shaken’ by masked man threat, but more security would spark ‘public backlash’: expert May 11, 2026Former Prince Andrew was reportedly left "shaken" after a masked man confronted him near his Norfolk home, sparking renewed royal security concerns.
- Martin Short breaks silence on daughter Katherine’s death: ‘It’s been a nightmare’ May 11, 2026Martin Short breaks his silence on daughter Katherine Short's death by suicide at age 42, speaking about grief and mental health on CBS Sunday Morning.
- ‘The Price Is Right’ contestant wins biggest single-game payout in show’s 54-year history May 10, 2026"The Price is Right" contestant Vanesa McCaskell won the largest single pricing game prize in the show's 54-year history during a Mother's Day episode.
- Victoria's Secret model Candice Swanepoel strips down to just swimsuit bottoms in sultry new clip May 10, 2026Supermodel Candice Swanepoel posted a topless Instagram video wearing only Tropic of C bikini bottoms while playing Etta James' "At Last" on a table.
- Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello faces backlash after singing at NYC ICE protest rally May 13, 2026
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- AI robot changes your tires and balances them too May 12, 2026Boston-based Automated Tire, Inc. unveils SmartBay, an AI-powered robotic platform that handles tire changes and wheel balancing with minimal human help.
- Is ID.me safe to use? What you need to know May 12, 2026ID.me is a legitimate identity verification tool used by federal agencies, but scammers exploit its trusted reputation. Learn how to stay safe online.
- Robotaxi drives off from airport with passenger's suitcase May 11, 2026Waymo robotaxi reportedly drove off with a California passenger's suitcase at San José airport after the trunk would not open, leaving him stranded without his bag.
- School app Canvas breach hits during finals May 11, 2026Canvas, the school platform used by millions, went down during finals week after Instructure detected unauthorized activity tied to a cybersecurity breach.
- Drone delivers 2 pizzas in minutes May 10, 2026Flytrex and Little Caesars partner to deliver hot pizza by drone in just over four minutes, launching the service in Wylie, Texas for nearby residents.
- Why last year's breach is this year's identity fraud May 10, 2026Identity fraud losses hit $27.3 billion in 2025 as criminals exploit stolen data long after breaches fade from headlines. Here is how to protect yourself.
- Five data broker opt-out myths that leave retirees exposed May 9, 2026One-time opt-out forms may not fully protect retirees from data broker exposure and elder fraud scams that exploit decades of personal records online.
- AI air traffic system promises fewer flight delays May 9, 2026The FAA's new SMART system uses AI to predict air traffic congestion and adjust flight schedules early, but experts question if it can deliver results.
- Airport robots handle baggage in Tokyo trial May 8, 2026Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Haneda Airport to handle baggage and cargo as airports face growing demand and worker shortages.
- Fox News AI Newsletter: How Disney fans will experience AI May 8, 2026New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro outlined a new growth strategy, which includes a focus on investing in content as well as artificial intelligence technology.
- Global scam crackdown leads to 276 arrests May 8, 2026A sweeping DOJ and FBI operation led to 276 arrests and dismantled nine scam centers tied to cryptocurrency fraud targeting Americans across the globe.
- Humanoid robot named 'Gabi' ordained as Buddhist monk, pledges devotion to 'holy Buddha' May 8, 2026A 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, 2026Disney'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, 2026World 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, 2026Genesis 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, 2026SIM 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, 2026Bot 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, 2026Streaming 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, 2026Scammers 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, 2026China'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.
- AI robot changes your tires and balances them too May 12, 2026
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- How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change? May 12, 2026At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
- Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs May 12, 2026An Education Select Committee report finds the government needs to make urgent plans for universities facing insolvency.
- Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation May 12, 2026The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.
- Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay May 9, 2026The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action".
- Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals May 5, 2026The 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, 2026The 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, 2026Teachers 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, 2026The 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, 2026A 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, 2026Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.
- Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban April 22, 2026Minister 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, 2026Education 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, 2026Approximately 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, 2026Universities 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, 2026It 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, 2026Teachers 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, 2026About 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, 2026Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
- How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change? May 12, 2026
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- How are countries responding to hantavirus? May 13, 2026The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
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- Sydney dentist's patients warned of viruses including HIV May 13, 2026Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic.
- Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs May 12, 2026The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.
- Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town May 12, 2026Swindon's new mental health support facility for women will be an "alternative" to hospitalisation.
- How worried should we be about hantavirus? May 12, 2026Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?
- How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change? May 12, 2026At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
- UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic May 11, 2026Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.
- Concern 'dangerous' performance enhancers are being sold online May 11, 2026UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week.
- Newcastle's Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help May 11, 2026Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city's Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other. Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to "check in".
- 'We have to respond to women's health needs more easily' May 11, 2026Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women's healthcare.
- French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship May 11, 2026Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says.
- What is hantavirus and how does it spread? May 10, 2026The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been found among passengers of a cruise ship.
- Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship May 8, 2026About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.
- The Global Story May 8, 2026When 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, 2026The 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, 2026The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.
- Hantavirus: Your questions answered May 7, 2026Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship
- Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth' May 7, 2026Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive.
- Hantavirus-hit cruise ship on way to Canary Islands after three evacuated May 7, 2026A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.
- How are countries responding to hantavirus? May 13, 2026
- Middle East News
- Mossad chief Barnea visited UAE at least twice to coordinate during Operation Roaring Lion - report May 13, 2026Barnea reportedly flew to the UAE in March and April.
- US ICE official who worked at private prison firm will be agency's new acting head May 13, 2026"Dave Venturella will serve as acting ICE director following Todd Lyons' departure," the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, said in a statement.
- Border Police seize over 10,000 cannabis plants located in 18 greenhouses in southern Israel May 13, 2026The event took place as part of a wider operation to locate and destroy illegal drug greenhouses across southern Israel.
- One in 10 successful candidates in UK local elections elected on Gaza-related or Muslim issues May 13, 2026For context, this means that over 1 in 10 candidates who were elected to English local councils are Muslim sectarians.
- What is the future for Jews in the UK? | Jerusalem Dispatch May 13, 2026The latest episode dives into the security concerns of British Jews, political polarization in the UK, and the challenges facing Jewish authors amidst rising anti-Israel sentiment.
- US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation May 13, 2026One of the coins, depicting the Temple's seven-branched menorah, was minted in Hasmonean-ruled Jerusalem, while the other, the second of its kind ever found, was minted in ancient Ashkelon.
- Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47 May 13, 2026"We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma," the family said in a statement.
- Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff May 13, 2026The prosecutor called for Sanchez to be imprisoned for five years and four months if convicted and requested he be disqualified as a candidate, RPP said.
- Central-Eastern Europe's oldest Neanderthal group identified by DNA taken from teeth - study May 13, 2026Notably, three of the teeth - two belonging to children and one to an adult - taken from different sediment layers within the cave, all shared identical mitochondrial DNA.
- Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices May 13, 2026The flyers, which appeared in meeting rooms, on vending machines, and atop toilet paper dispensers at Facebook's offices, encouraged staffers to sign an online petition against the move.
- Russian ship that sank after strange explosions reportedly carying nuclear reactors to North Korea May 13, 2026State-of-the-art US military aircraft known as “nuke sniffers” have been recorded surveying the wreckage scene twice over the last year, once on August 28, 2025, and again on February 6, 2026.
- Israeli defense-tech company secures $10.7 million contract with US to supply AI-powered system May 13, 2026Smart Shooter's SMASH systems are expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026, according to a company statement.
- Jewish Pennsylvania judge leaves Democratic Party citing ‘disturbingly common’ antisemitism May 13, 2026Judge David Wecht said in a statement that he believed antisemitism has moved from the fringe of the Democratic Party to the mainstream.
- Iran retains access to majority of missile launch sites, US intelligence shows - report May 13, 2026According to The New York Times, Iran can also use the missile stockpiles in non-operational sites by transferring them via mobile launchers.
- Hezbollah planning to occupy Beirut, push out hopes of normalization with Israel May 13, 2026According to sources in the security establishment, Hezbollah is convinced that Israel is plotting a move to divide Lebanon, during which the Lebanese state would lose large areas of territory.
- Israel's Noam Bettan wins spot in Eurovision final at first semifinal May 12, 2026Bettan gave a dynamic, confident performance of the catchy song, surrounded by five female dancers, and it was selected as one of the 10 songs out of 15 that will advance to the final.
- When it comes to Oct. 7, the New York Times prefers baseless claims over actual reports - editorial May 12, 2026And even Kristof himself admits that “it’s impossible to know how common sexual assaults against Palestinians are” -- though that does not stop him from going on about it for almost 4,000 words.
- Israel slams NYT opinion article on Palestinian abuse, ignoring Oct. 7 sexual violence May 12, 2026While labeled as an opinion, the piece was several thousand words long and included claimed testimonies from alleged Palestinian victims of Israeli prison sexual abuse.
- Winners for life 2026: “Hasidut Be-Class” takes the stage in Jerusalem May 12, 2026A tribute concert at Sultan’s Pool in support of Israel’s emergency response system.
- Oct. 7 sexual violence was patterned, documented, prosecutable, new report argues May 12, 2026Civil Commission says Hamas and its collaborators weaponized bodies, families, and digital platforms during massacre and captivity.
- Mossad chief Barnea visited UAE at least twice to coordinate during Operation Roaring Lion - report May 13, 2026
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- Lebanon says two paramedics among 13 killed in Israeli strikesLebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.
- UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence missionMore than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow.
- Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation saysThe most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.
- BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossingsThe 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.
- Israel passes law to allow death penalty and public trials for those linked to 7 OctoberIsrael passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.
- Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".
- EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violenceThe EU's foreign policy chief said "extremism and violence carry consequences", while Israel branded the move "arbitrary".
- Ailing Iranian Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transferIranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.
- Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage.
- BBC speaks with civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of warIranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.
- Iranian activist tells BBC how fear of war restarting intensifies trauma of repressionA dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.
- His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the bodyThe UN human rights office condemns incident as "'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the West Bank.
- Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotillaSpanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
- Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.
- Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participationThe Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
- Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runnersThousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War.
- Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stallIsraeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.
- Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveatsThere are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.
- Watch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel's ten minute bombing raidThe 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.
- Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out warThe US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
- Lebanon says two paramedics among 13 killed in Israeli strikes
- Financial News
- BYD says ‘flash charging’ tech will help its EVs compete with petrol models May 13, 2026Chinese group’s technology allows electric vehicles to be charged in as little as five minutes
- Europe’s few AI plays soar as US tech frenzy goes global May 13, 2026Investors hunt for winners in market that for years has lagged behind Wall Street’s rally
- Data: you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone May 13, 2026To decide whether official statistics are useful, look at what happens when they disappear
- Trump is up against China’s great wall of confidence May 13, 2026The US president will encounter a very different country to the one he visited in 2017
- Putin and Zelenskyy cool on US-led peace talks May 13, 2026Moscow and Kyiv lose faith in Donald Trump’s diplomacy even in the event of Iran war ending
- The Iran war and the future of cheap flights May 13, 2026Low-cost air travel may be a thing of the past as rising fuel prices tip carriers into another crisis
- JPMorgan is finally rolling out its consumer bank in Europe May 13, 2026Almost five years after launching its digital bank Chase in the UK, CEO Jamie Dimon is preparing to take on Germany
- Trump’s plan to discuss Taiwan arms sales with Xi rattles Asian allies May 13, 2026Negotiations with Beijing on weapons exports to Taipei would break long US precedent
- JPMorgan set to reshuffle investment bank chiefs amid wider shake-up May 13, 2026Dorothee Blessing, Kevin Foley and Jared Kaye expected to become co-heads of global investment banking
- Will Chinese companies still move to Singapore after Manus crackdown? May 13, 2026Beijing’s move to block takeover of AI start-up with headquarters in city-state challenges sustainability of ‘Singapore washing’
- China’s big tech groups miss out on AI stock market frenzy May 12, 2026Tencent and Alibaba left behind as investors focus on pure AI plays
- BYD says ‘flash charging’ tech will help its EVs compete with petrol models May 13, 2026
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- Tell Us What the Resumption of Student Loan Payments Means For YouStudent 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 StandoffWelcome 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 EconomyThe 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 MostWhen 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 ArbitraryOver 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 ProductiveThree 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 FarmlandThe 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 EndPolitical 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 SpendingPlaying 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 UpCleveland 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 2022What 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 WayThis 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 StrikeWhen 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 ProducerFiveThirtyEight is seeking a temporary Video Producer to join our team full-time from mid-July through mid-November. This person will pitch, storyboard and edit videos about U.S. politics, filling an important role in our coverage of the 2022 midterm elections. The Video Producer will report to and work with the Senior Video Producer to direct and […]
- We’re Hiring A Part-Time Research AssistantFiveThirtyEight is seeking a diligent, well-organized and kind Research Assistant to help track down and input polls and other election data, as well as contribute research to political stories and projects. This part-time position plays a critical role in supporting FiveThirtyEight’s political coverage and interactive projects like our presidential approval tracker and pollster ratings. You’ll […]
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- 2026 FIFA World Cup odds: Complete odds for soccer's biggest tournamentHere's everything bettors need to know about World Cup odds 2026 for this summer's soccer event in North America
- Stanley Cup Playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule and scores for every second-round seriesThe second round is underway after a thrilling Game 7 closed out the opening round of play
- The always upside-down 76ers fire Daryl Morey, whose replacement has decades of disarray to overcomeLeaving the coach in place while firing the GM is a backward way of doing things, making it a fitting maneuver for the never-normal Sixers
- Dylan Harper has turned into a monster as Spurs move within one win of showdown with ThunderSan Antonio took a 3-2 series lead on the Timberwolves with a 126-97 win on Tuesday
- Pirates ace Paul Skenes flirts with no-hitter in latest gem as his historically great stretch continuesSkenes, 23, has a sub-2.00 ERA across the first 64 starts of his career
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