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President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi in April after being displeased with her handling of DOJ files about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Many of the ships stranded in the Persian Gulf depend on coverage negotiated at Lloyd’s, the center of marine insurance for more than 300 years.

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U.S. companies skirted at least $40 billion in taxes since the beginning of 2025 thanks to schemes in places like Malta, Bermuda and Cyprus.

The DOJ has face strong criticism for the creation of the $1.8 Anti-Weaponization Fund which could compensate allies of President Donald Trump.

Michele Spagnuolo allegedly used internal data to bet on accused killer D4vd becoming Google's most-searched person of 2025.

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Asia-Pacific seeks neither the presence or absence of a major power, but instead "responsible commitment" from all parties, Lam said.

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No one was injured in the explosion, but the fireball destroyed Blue Origin's only launchpad and could impede NASA's moon missions.

Tilman Fertitta already owns Landry's, the Houston Rockets, and the Golden Nugget casinos. Now he's adding Caesars to his empire.

Amazon has the LG UltraGear OLED monitor for $499.99, a new low on a 27-inch QHD display with 240Hz.

Amazon has MTG Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box preorders dropped to $139.55, with a direct shipping and a preorder guarantee.

Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Journey Together Booster Bundle from $46.88, just above TCGplayer's market price.

As of May 29, the black Sony WH-CH720N headphones are on sale for $93.88 at Amazon. This is 48% off their list price of $179.99.

As of May 29, the Roborock Qrevo Slim robot vacuum and mop is back to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $699.99. This is 50% off its list price of $1,399.99.

The company says the latest version of its flagship AI model knows to admit when it doesn't know something and stops making unsupported claims.

As of May 29, the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar is discounted to $899 at Amazon. That's 18% off its list price of $1,099.

A fake IMF email promises $4.5 million but uses pressure and urgency to steal identity documents. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself.

A new report has renders of what Apple's revamped Siri might look like.

If you're looking for a fun way to connect with nature while collecting bird species on an app like Pokémon, give this smart feeder a try.

Acer announced a new budget laptop called the Swift Air 14, a MacBook Neo alternative that starts at $699 in four colors.

Solar and wind look like they have a cost advantage, but batteries show why the most flexible actors often capture the economic surplus instead.

In a post on X, Elon Musk offered details about SpaceX's deal with Anthropic that weren't included in the company's IPO prospectus.

Mental "scars" reinforce fears of stagflation, when rising prices coincide with declining growth, research finds.

The artificial intelligence giant was just valued at $900 billion, surpassing OpenAI. Here are the numbers behind its rise — and headwinds it faces.

Ives' comments come as part of a wider prediction for the Nasdaq to top 30,000 points by 2027, reiterating his call from earlier interviews with CNBC.

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Anthropic's Mythos model, which has advanced cyber abilities, has prompted a wave of concern from governments and businesses.

The superstar is part of group that has bought a basketball team in Italy, with a plan to move the club to Rome in hopes of making it part of a new league.

South Korean chip startup Xcena is betting that AI's real bottleneck is not compute, but memory.

Google now lets users change their Gmail name without losing data. Here’s how the new feature works.

Hyundai reportedly plans to deploy over 25,000 Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robots across U.S. auto plants, starting at its Georgia facility in 2028.

Nvidia is investing billions into companies developing photonics, which industry watchers say could bring big efficiency gains to the AI sector.

The U.K. is at risk of becoming trapped in "toxic, divisive politics like the U.S.," according to Burnham.

A stadium outside Boston that will host seven World Cup games is actually closer to Providence, R.I., prompting officials there to capitalize on that proximity to lure fans.

Confronting the weirdness of a Waymo future.

Global oil prices have retreated sharply amid hopes that a lasting Middle East ceasefire can unlock the Strait of Hormuz.

With "House of the Dragon" Season 3 on the horizon, watch stars Emma D'Arcy and Tom Glynn-Carney give a recap of Season 2.

Top wedding planning apps, according to Reddit users and others.

Jimmy Kimmel has reacted to Donald Trump's approval rating hitting a new low.

Mashable reviews the DJI Avata 360 drone, comparing the 360-degree video drone to the Antigravity A1.

Apple will launch a new iOS upgrade later this year. What should you expect from it?

A French multinational, Schneider Electric, decided to use artificial intelligence in manufacturing to make workers more productive, rather than to replace them. Here’s how that’s going.

“Backrooms,” a psychological horror flick opening this weekend, is part of a wave of breakout films from fledgling directors who honed their instincts on YouTube.

NextEra, which is seeking to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in its home state.

You don’t have to let severe anxiety keep you from exploring the world. Here’s how to manage your panic on vacation.

In the foothills of the Ecuadorean Amazon, a 101-year-old farmer and a young scientist turned an amateur collection into a scientific survey of one of the most diverse snake habitats on Earth.

Lucy Halliday, Mattea Conforti, and Rowan Blanchard chat Season 1 of "The Testaments."

Astronomers may have found a clear chemical clue indicating when young red dwarf stars have engulfed rocky planets in their systems.

The Lowe's Craftsman Days event has discounts of up to $300 and free tool offers.

Buy a Ryobi power tool battery and get a free Ryobi tool at Home Depot.

An unusual air of mystery clings to Apple's 2026 developers' conference. What will Tim Cook, in his last WWDC as CEO, reveal?

Find out how to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup live in the U.S., including which streaming service you need and the best deals.

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Unlike Anthropic and OpenAI, Google won't say how often Gemini 3.5 hallucinates, lies, or behaves sycophantically. That's a big problem.

The Trump administration has threatened sanctions and military action against Oman, a longtime ally and close security partner.

Oil prices and stock markets fluctuated as investors assessed tentative signs of a pact to extend a cease-fire.

Trips to smaller "secondary cities" in Asia-Pacific are getting an added boost this summer, as the Iran war is spurring travelers to plan trips closer to home.

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Romania’s president said the collision demands a “firm, coordinated, and appropriate response."

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Answers to each clue for the May 29, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Conflicting accounts of the status of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran create a confusing market picture at the end of the trading week.

A Blue Origin New Glenn spaceship has exploded, disappearing in a massive ball of fire during a test on Thursday night.

Market expectations that the European Central Bank will hike interest rates this year have already contributed to tighter financial and lending conditions.

Photonics is considered to be a more efficient alternative to the current process of transferring data using electricity, which could be crucial to the AI boom.

Is there a "luce" at the end of the tunnel for Ferrari's first electric vehicle?

As cheap goods pour in, threatening the continent’s manufacturing sector, a search for solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.

Jeff Bezos' rocket maker suffered a setback on Thursday as its New Glenn rocket went up in flames.

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Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the Moon phase expected for May 29, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Innovent Biologics rose as much as 10%, after entering a strategic global licensing and collaboration agreement with Pfizer to develop oncology medicines.

Shares of LG Electronics surged after it unveiled automotive innovations using Google technology.

Asia's wealthy families want to preserve their fortunes across generations, but many still lack basic succession plans, according to a new Lombard Odier survey.

The rocket, built by Jeff Bezos’ space company, was to carry 48 satellites for Amazon’s Leo internet constellation, a competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink network.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1805 on May 29 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Shares of Samsung Electronics surged after the company began shipping HBM4E chip samples to its customers globally.

The dynamic is emblematic of how business is seeking to sow favor with the president in his second term, and has departed from the norms of big business philanthropy.

The explosion is likely a major setback for Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company, and its attempt to compete with SpaceX.

Global markets rally on the strength of tech and AI despite continued uncertainty in Middle East.

The enterprise AI search startup tripled its annual revenue even as tech giants entered the category.

A new law and AV tracker tool gives the clearest accounting yet of how many robotaxis and self-driving trucks are in Texas.

The babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unaware of the trial until recently.

Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open as investors weighed renewed Iran tensions against ceasefire optimism.

Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!

The TV network on Thursday slammed the Federal Communications Commission, saying it was targeting its station licenses in a campaign of “unconstitutional retaliation.”

After chronic illness forced me to stop performing and start rebuilding from limitation, I discovered why the founders who look busiest often build the weakest businesses — and what actually creates sustainable growth instead.

After consulting with small businesses for years, I realized the biggest reason companies fail isn’t bad advice — it’s that most owners never fully commit to executing the changes needed to grow.

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