At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Israel’s strikes continue, with more than 2,600 killed since March 2, despite an ongoing ceasefire.
Month: May 2026
Sources: Cerebras is seeking to raise as much as $4B in its IPO and is targeting a valuation of about $40B (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
Sources: Cerebras is seeking to raise as much as $4B in its IPO and is targeting a valuation of about $40B — Cerebras Systems Inc. is seeking to raise as much as $4 billion in its initial public offering, according to peo…
In Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Beijing sees lessons for Taiwan
In its quest to unite the self-governing island of Taiwan with mainland China, Beijing has considered – and practiced – a blockade of the Taiwan Strait.
How influencers boosting US-based AI and opposing Chinese AI are paid with money tied to Leading the Future, funded by execs from OpenAI, Palantir, a16z, others (Taylor Lorenz/Wired)
Taylor Lorenz / Wired:
How influencers boosting US-based AI and opposing Chinese AI are paid with money tied to Leading the Future, funded by execs from OpenAI, Palantir, a16z, others — Build American AI, a nonprofit linked to a sup…
“Podslop” is flooding listening platforms like Spotify; Podcast Index: of ~11K new podcast feeds in a recent 9-day span, ~39% were likely for AI content shows (Ashley Carman/Bloomberg)
Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
“Podslop” is flooding listening platforms like Spotify; Podcast Index: of ~11K new podcast feeds in a recent 9-day span, ~39% were likely for AI content shows — Over the past nine days, 39% of …
5/1: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Spirit Airlines prepares to end operations after failing to secure government rescue deal; Trump tells Congress hostilities in Iran have “terminated.”
Brian Harpole sues Candace Owens over Charlie Kirk claims as lawsuit exposes alleged false accusations and records
Brian Harpole has sued Candace Owens for defamation over claims linking him to Charlie Kirk’s killing. The lawsuit says Owens ignored clear travel records and spread false accusations through her podcast and posts. It also highlights that she knew key …
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalised as health deteriorates
Mohammadi has lost consciousness twice and suffered a severe cardiac crisis, her foundation has announced.
May Day rallies sweep US, demanding reforms for working-class rights
May Day events include calls to ‘tax the rich’ and abolish ICE amid $70bn proposed funding for immigration enforcement.
Navy’s new flying gas station will soon be ready for autonomous carrier missions
The Navy’s new autonomous flying fuel tanker completed its maiden flight this week, executing a series of maneuvers and tests for two hours in what officials said was a key step for unmanned carrier operations.