Alphabet’s stock has surged 140% over the past year, pushing its market cap above $4.6 trillion — just ~4% away from surpassing Nvidia. Options markets assign a 53% chance it happens by May 15.
DoD CTO Emil Michael says Anthropic remains a supply chain risk, but its advanced cyber-capable Mythos model is a separate national security issue, as the Pentagon announces agreements with seven AI companies for classified network deployment.
Ubuntu’s official website and multiple services have been offline for over a day due to a sustained DDoS attack, with Canonical describing it as a ‘sustained, cross-border attack.’
Spotify introduces green verification badges on artist profiles to help users identify music created by real human artists, responding to the rise of AI-generated music.
Trump writes to Congress that hostilities have ’terminated’ due to the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorization for military action against Iran.
Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down after rescue deal with the Trump administration falls apart, potentially affecting thousands of employees and travelers.
The S&P 500 closed at a record high, driven by technology stocks and Apple’s gains.
Japan Airlines has officially deployed humanoid robots for ground service trials at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, addressing the worsening labor shortage crisis and marking a significant step toward automation in Japan’s aviation industry.
On May 1, 2026, thousands of ‘No Kings’-thanded protests took place simultaneously across the US, as unions and civil rights organizations called on the public to participate in an ’economic blackout’ — skipping work, school, and shopping — in response to the controversy over ICE enforcement in Minnesota.
Driven by surging international oil prices amid the Iran conflict, ExxonMobil and Chevron both exceeded Wall Street profit expectations in Q1 2026, making the energy sector a market standout.