[Brief] Five US states are monitoring passengers from an Atlantic cruise ship following a hantavirus outbreak. Health authorities are tracing close contacts and issuing health advisories. Hantavirus can cause severe respiratory illness. No deaths have been reported so far, but officials advise passengers experiencing fever or breathing difficulties to seek medical attention immediately. Sources: BBC World, Google News
[Brief] Nintendo announced price increases for the Switch 2 console, becoming the third major hardware maker to raise prices after Sony’s PS5 and Microsoft’s Xbox. Rising manufacturing costs forced the move. Analysts note price hikes could affect sales, but profit margins have been significantly squeezed. Source: Forbes via Google News
[Brief] The US Department of Defense released a significant batch of classified documents related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) on Friday. The release includes detailed records from military pilot sightings, though no confirmed evidence of extraterrestrial origins. This is part of ongoing government transparency efforts on the UAP topic. Source: Politico via Google News
[Brief] US mining company TeraWulf reported $21 million in high-performance computing (HPC) revenue in Q1 2026, surpassing its Bitcoin mining income for the first time. This marks a significant step in the company’s pivot from crypto mining to AI compute infrastructure, a trend increasingly common among former Bitcoin miners. Source: The Block
[Brief] The United States is considering allowing jet fuel exports to Europe to help ease potential supply shortages affecting the aviation industry. Parts of Europe may face jet fuel supply constraints, and US assistance would help stabilize aviation markets. Middle East tensions may be a contributing factor. Source: BBC World
Apple is reportedly in final testing of AirPods with cameras, potentially for gesture control and spatial awareness features. Source: Mashable / Google News
Jack Dorsey’s Block raised full-year guidance after recording $173 million in Q1 bitcoin revenue. Source: The Block
China announced suspended death sentences for two former defense ministers, marking the latest development in the military’s anti-corruption campaign. Source: BBC / Politico
Coinbase reported a nearly $400 million loss in Q1, with the CEO seeking to reduce dependence on crypto market volatility. Stock fell 5%. Source: The Block / CoinDesk
The Golden Globes announced AI rules: works using AI won’t be disqualified as long as humans are involved in the creative process. Source: Variety / Google News