The White House and the Pentagon are taking significantly different approaches to how — and whether — the federal government uses Anthropic’s artificial intelligence systems. As the White House warms up to the frontier AI company and the Pentagon digs its heels in against the firm, government employees and contractors are left in a bind…….
Prediction markets are evolving from retail speculation platforms into institutional-grade financial instruments, driven by demand for precise macro hedging and clearly defined binary outcomes, according to a May 4 report by Bernstein. The report highlights why institutional investors may find these markets attractive — namely, they allow users to hedge specific event risks, such as…
It is impossible to say how many social media accounts operate from Mityana. But collectively, they have flooded Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube with videos of pitiful-looking animals – mostly dogs and cats, but even rabbits – with commentary pleading for donations to shelter, feed and treat them. Source link
Also in today’s newsletter: oil tops $120 and Asian chipmakers surge Source link
Mourners paid respects to Amal Khalil, who remained trapped under rubble for hours before emergency medics recovered her body. Source link
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. The 49-year-old, behind mega hits such as ‘Whenever, Wherever’ and ‘Hips Don’t Lie’, teased ‘Dai Dai’ on Thursday as the anthem for this summer’s tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada. Shakira posted a one minute video on Instagram from Brazil’s…
At the Cannes Market, sales agency The Playmaker will be showing a teaser for Nikias Chryssos’ horror film “Bloody Tennis.” Variety spoke to the German director about his debut English-language movie, which stars Sandra Guldberg Kampp (“Foundation”), seen in the first-look image from the film, above, and Golden Globe nominee Helena Zengel (“News of the…
I’ll never stop gushing about 2-in-1 USB-C cables. They’re really nice to have because, at this point, I’ve amassed so many devices that charge via USB-C. It’s also common for more than one to need to be recharged at a time, which is where they come in handy. I can charge my Nintendo Switch 2…
In brief Bitcoin is up around 13% since the Iran conflict began on February 28, outperforming the S&P 500 and gold. The options market shows easing bearish pressure reflected in the improving 25-delta skew, signaling reduced demand for downside protection. Myriad users see a 75% chance that oil hits $120 next, despite the ceasefire and…
Could workers kicked out of the Gulf find fortune in East Asia? Source link