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Ask.com search engine shuts down after 25 years of operation
Ask.com, a longtime search engine and Q&A site, officially closed on May 1 after 25 years online.
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Academy bars AI-generated actors and screenplays from Oscar eligibility
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated Oscar rules to bar AI-generated actors and screenplays from eligibility.
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Xteink X3 magnetic e-reader clips to iPhone for e-ink reading
Xteink’s X3 magnetic e-reader attaches to an iPhone with MagSafe and aims to cut social media scrolling.
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California DMV issues new rules on robotaxi enforcement and reporting
California's DMV issued new autonomous vehicle rules that let police cite robotaxi firms for traffic violations.
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Europe weighs more nuclear power after Gulf supply shock
Europe is considering more nuclear power after the U.S.-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure exposed energy import risks.
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Travel experts urge earlier ticket buys as airfare rises amid Iran war
Travel experts are urging buyers to book sooner as airfare climbs faster than usual amid the Iran war and higher fuel costs.
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OPEC+ agrees to raise June oil output by 188,000 barrels per day after UAE exit
OPEC+ announced a June oil output increase of 188,000 barrels per day in their first meeting without the UAE.
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Kazakhstan’s AIFC discusses stock-trading links with Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges
Kazakhstan’s Astana International Financial Centre is exploring stock-trading connections with Hong Kong and Shanghai equity markets, focusing on ETFs.
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India burns more coal as heatwave and supply shocks lift demand
India has raised coal-fired power generation as a heatwave and energy supply disruptions from the Iran war lift electricity demand.
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Hong Kong overtakes US as No. 2 study destination for mainland Chinese students
Hong Kong has overtaken the US as the second most popular overseas study destination for mainland Chinese students in 2026, a new report said.
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Hong Kong Exchange Fund posts smallest quarterly gain in five quarters amid Middle East crisis
Hong Kong's Exchange Fund reported a HK$34.5 billion gain in Q1, its smallest in five quarters due to market volatility from the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Denmark pauses new data center grid ties as power demand surges
Denmark's grid operator Energinet paused new data center grid connection deals in March 2026 amid a surge in demand for electricity.
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Pirro Appears to Drop Appeal in Investigation of Fed Chair Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said her office will seek to vacate a judge's order, ending an appeal against limits on investigating Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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Weight loss and diabetes drugs drive pharma R&D returns to highest level in years
Surging demand for obesity and diabetes drugs boosted top pharma companies' R&D returns to 7%, Deloitte reports.
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Big Tech earnings ease fears over data center spending bubble
Investors rewarded Big Tech after earnings showed heavy data center spending was still feeding growth, not waste.
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FIFA raises 2026 World Cup prize pool to record $871 million
FIFA increased financial payouts to teams for the 2026 World Cup, raising the prize pool to $871 million ahead of the tournament starting June 11.
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Pirro says ballistics ties alleged Trump shooter to Secret Service agent injury
Jeanine Pirro said new ballistics evidence linked Cole Tomas Allen to a Secret Service agent’s injury in Washington.
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Cerebras seeks up to $3.5 billion in U.S. IPO
Cerebras Systems is seeking to raise as much as $3.5 billion in a U.S. initial public offering.
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Greg Abel Receives Positive Reviews After Leading Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting
Greg Abel made his debut running Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting with broad approval from shareholders and investors.
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Spirit Airlines ends operations after 34 years
Spirit Airlines shut down on May 1 after 34 years, canceling international flights first and ending all service by Saturday morning.
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Used electric vehicle sales jump 27.7% in March 2026, price gap to gas cars narrows
Used electric vehicle sales in the US rose 27.7% year-over-year in March 2026, with prices approaching those of gas-powered cars.
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GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to temporary hair loss in some users
Some users of GLP-1 weight loss drugs report temporary hair loss as use of the medicines surges in the U.S. [s1]
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Meta faces New Mexico trial over child safety harms on Facebook and Instagram
Meta returned to court in New Mexico as a bench trial began to decide if it created a public nuisance by harming children on its apps.
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White House moves to restore ties with Anthropic after AI policy dispute
The White House is easing tensions with AI firm Anthropic after months of conflict over Pentagon AI use and security concerns.