Oil prices fluctuate as status of US-Iran peace talks remains unclear
US President Donald Trump said he will extend a ceasefire with Iran until peace talks have progressed. Source link
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Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms
The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November. Source link
‘Starmer on the ropes’ and ‘Sobbin’ Robbins spills the beans’
The Financial Times also leads with Sir Olly’s day in front of MPs, quoting him on the “atmosphere of pressure” he said he felt he had been under to rush Lord Mandelson’s appointment. Meanwhile, in a “senate grilling”, US President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, said…
Phone-to-satellite services jump 25% in 8 months • The Register
The US and Starlink lead the way in the still-young direct-to-device (D2D) satellite market, where the number of connections recorded by Ookla rose nearly 25 percent between July 2025 and March 2026. Satellite phones have been around for many years (remember Iridium?), but only recently have ordinary smartphones been able to link directly to satellites…
Treasury Wine Jumps Most in 12 Years on Strong China Results
Shares in Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. rose the most in 12 years after the Australian vintner announced a sharp jump in sales to retailers during the first months of 2026. Source link
Churchill Downs buys intellectual property rights to Preakness Stakes
In a move that will likely shake up horse racing’s Triple Crown, Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI), owner of the Kentucky Derby, has bought the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, for $85 million. The transaction is expected to close after the running of this year’s Preakness on…
Tesla Owners Sue Elon Musk Over Alleged Self-Driving Technology Deception
Elon Musk now faces a lawsuit from Tesla owners who claim his company misled them about self-driving technology capabilities. The legal action alleges Tesla’s marketing around its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features didn’t match reality. The New York Post reported the lawsuit today, and the story quickly gained traction on social media with over 1,300…
Anthropic investigating unauthorised access of powerful Mythos AI model
Start-up has limited the release of the new tool because of concerns about its hacking abilities Source link
Ocasio-Cortez on Trump: 'You kind of want this guy on a golf course' instead of in Oval Office
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said she would rather see President Trump “on a golf course” instead of in the Oval Office, comments that come after multiple intense threats from the president toward Iran. “You know, obviously, it’s awful that this guy’s playing golf, but, in a way, we’re already seeing that some of the most……
Kennedy denies pressure to back off vaccines, but casts focus elsewhere
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Congress on Tuesday that he has not faced pressure from the White House to scale back his vaccine skepticism, even as a top Trump health adviser recognized “ongoing conversations about where to prioritize.” The denial contradicts a mounting body of reporting from sources inside……