US Strikes Iranian Fast Boats as Iran Attacks UAE Oil Facility
US forces sink seven Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran launches attacks on UAE oil facilities and shipping in the strait, marking a sharp escalation in regional tensions
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US Supreme Court Clears Louisiana to Redistrict Ahead of Midterms
The Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana can redraw congressional district maps before the midterm elections, a decision that could significantly reshape the state electoral landscape
Doris Fisher, Co-Founder of Gap, Dies at 94
Doris Fisher co-founder of the Gap clothing retail chain has died in San Francisco at age 94, she and her husband built one of the most recognizable retail brands globally
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized with Pneumonia, Condition Stable
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized with pneumonia, his spokesperson says he is in critical but stable condition and breathing on his own
Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet: Costume Art Theme Draws Attention
The 2026 Met Gala explores fashion as embodied art with Beyonce returning as co-chair while Jeff Bezos participation sparks some controversy
White House Considers Safety Reviews for AI Models Before Release
The Trump administration is exploring a federal safety review mechanism that would evaluate AI models before public release
2026 Pulitzer Prizes: Washington Post Wins Public Service Award for DOGE Coverage
The 2026 Pulitzer Prizes are announced, with AP, Washington Post, Reuters, and Minnesota Star Tribune among major winners. The Washington Post wins the Public Service award for its investigative reporting on the Department of Government Efficiency and federal workforce cuts.
Apple iOS 27 Wallet to Let Users Create Custom Passes
Apple plans to introduce a ‘Create a Pass’ feature in iOS 27’s Wallet app, allowing users to convert any QR code or barcode into a custom wallet pass.
Palantir Q1 Revenue Surges 85% as Government Business Booms, Commercial Sales Lag
Palantir reports Q1 2026 earnings with 85% year-over-year revenue growth, the fastest expansion since its 2020 market debut. U.S. government business surges while commercial sales underperform. Executives criticize ‘AI slop’ during earnings call.
GameStop Shares Plunge 10 Percent as CEO Dodges eBay Acquisition Questions
GameStop stock fell 10 percent after CEO Ryan Cohen dodged analyst questions about the details of the 5.55 billion dollar eBay takeover deal raising concerns about the transaction feasibility