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Disruptions from the Middle East conflict pose a risk to India's economic growth and inflation.

The online marketplace called the cash-and-stock proposal “neither credible nor attractive.”

Amazon says its new ultra-fast delivery option brings groceries, household essentials, and other items to customers’ doors in 30 minutes.

Donald Trump's UFO files not only glow with distracting "X-Files" energy but also the power of Céline Dion, according to Stephen Colbert.

Stephen Colbert interviewed Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver at the same time in the penultimate week of "The Late Show".

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"We are investigating platforms that allow children to go down "rabbit holes" of harmful content," EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.

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The company is trying to help streaming influencers, who are increasingly being wooed by competitors like Netflix and TikTok.

As tech giants dominate the hardware needed to build artificial intelligence, Amp hopes to create an alternative.

President Trump has declared the American cease-fire with Iran is on “life support,” and investors are taking a cautious approach as the lack of progress in peace talks weighs on the markets.

The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.

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The cost to put food in cans remains high because manufacturers must still import steel from overseas. U.S. Steel plans to reopen a tin-plate factory.

The cases seek to use consumer product safety laws to rein in chatbot companies.

As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card.

After testing in my own apartment, I would call the Dreame SF25 is the ideal electric composter alternative for small spaces.

Raffles at the OWO and the Chancery Rosewood recently opened in landmarks once teeming with generals, diplomats and spies. Both promise pampering and a dash of history. Do they deliver?

Kelsey Impicciche has over one million YouTube subscribers watching her play "The Sims," so she needs reliable equipment for seamless streaming and gaming.

The creation, care and keeping of creatures is a responsibility the last full-time museum taxidermist in the U.S. takes both seriously and joyfully.

NASA's Hubble survey may help solve why the Milky Way's crowded core, the so-called galactic bulge, looks younger than expected.

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More than 70 Labour MPs have called on Keir Starmer to resign.

Analysts have slashed the odds of Starmer facing a leadership challenge by September.

OpenAI has launched Daybreak, an AI-based cyber defense tool.

Answers to each clue for the May 12, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a crunch cabinet meeting this morning, after failing to quell a growing party rebellion.

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.

Instructure, which provides Canvas software to thousands of schools and universities around the world, did not say what it had given the hackers in exchange for the stolen data.

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European stocks are expected to open in negative territory as prospects for a speedy resolution to the U.S.-Iran war appear increasingly remote.

Europe's oil supermajors highlighted trading contributions as they reported stronger-than-expected profits through the first three months of the year.

Right now, every AI model you've ever used works the same way. You talk, it listens. It responds, you listen. Thinking Machines is trying to change that by building a model that processes your input and generates a response at the same time, so it's more like a phone call than a text chain.

Taiwan's Taiex and South Korea's Kospi stock markets have been seeing record breaking rallies. The stunning surge leaves experts wondering if this growth hinges largely on a few AI-linked semiconductor giants.

Before this week’s U.S.-Chinese summit, Beijing reached a milestone in its quest for technological self-sufficiency.

For decades, many Chinese viewed the United States with a mix of admiration, envy and resentment. President Trump’s volatile second term shattered that image.

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

The U.S. and Chinese presidents are scheduled to gather in Beijing on Thursday and Friday amid a packed week of diplomatic meetings.

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

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Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1788 on May 12 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Despite claiming that Iran's military is defeated and that Washington "has all the cards" in the conflict, Trump has yet to force Tehran to come to a deal.

Trump said Monday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai would be among the issues at the summit in Beijing.

Oil prices rose Tuesday amid concerns over a prolonged Middle East conflict after President Trump's comments that the ceasefire with Iran is on "life support"

Robinhood files confidentially for its second venture fund, this time targeting growth as well as early-stage startups.

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher as investors shrugged off fresh doubts over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

Some of the positions focus on AI-native development, data engineering and analytics, cloud-based engineering, and agent and model development as well as prompt engineering and new AI workflows.

The stakes for AI security have risen sharply in the runup to the first trip to China by a sitting U.S. president in nearly a decade.

Online activist Lennon Torres says Meta's clumsy speech guidelines mask a bigger problem — addictive and dangerous design.

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Google had urged Apple for years to support RCS texting to make communication between each company's devices more seamless.

Elon Musk’s lawyer argued that Microsoft’s Satya Nadella played a role in getting Mr. Altman his job back at OpenAI when he was briefly fired in 2023.

Apple rolled out iOS 26.5 on May 11. Here's what's new and how to upgrade your iPhone.

President Trump chose Cameron Hamilton to direct federal disaster response. As acting head of FEMA last year, he had opposed abolishing the agency and was ousted.

Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed’s co-founder, will step down as chief executive and serve as its president of A.I.

President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.

The biggest predictor of success in venture isn't talent or timing — it's what people do when momentum disappears.

Anticipating how the environmental movement would affect trash disposal in the United States, he built a 12-truck garbage company into a coast-to-coast behemoth.

The Google Fitbit Air ($99.99) hits store shelves May 19, and it has some unique features that could tempt us away from Whoop and Apple Watch.

For years, entrepreneurs were told to refresh, redesign and optimize. The result was better-looking websites that often changed very little.

Hackers are rapidly adopting AI to find previously unknown software flaws even without the help of Anthropic's powerful Mythos model.

Match Group, which owns Tinder and several other dating sites, previously canceled its internship program to cut costs.

Congress would have to agree to any suspension, and dropping federal taxes would not make up for the steep increase in prices since the war began.

Dr. Tom Vega got to work to bring his passion-fueled idea to life.

Waymo robotaxi reportedly drove off with a California passenger's suitcase at San José airport after the trunk would not open, leaving him stranded without his bag.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has toned down his public criticism of vaccines, under orders from the White House. But inside his department, a sprawling research effort is a top priority.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has toned down his public criticism of vaccines, under orders from the White House. But inside his department, a sprawling research effort is a top priority.

Students have struggled with Canvas downtime due to a data breach during school finals. The hack involved a specific type of teacher account.

As memory prices continue to skyrocket, scammers are stepping in. Some fake RAM sticks are convincing enough to fool even experienced buyers.

Five-year old European military drone startup Helsing is close to raising another monster round.

Voters are souring on Trump's economy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and high gas prices are only adding to consumer discontent.

"Euphoria" Season 3 turns Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney) into a Godzilla-esque kaiju. Find out how in this behind-the-scenes video.

Trump invited Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook and Blackrock's Larry Fink to join his China trip for talks with Xi Jinping on trade, AI and geopolitics.

As microdrama apps like ReelShort and DramaBox quietly rake in billions, Peacock announced on Monday that is launching two unscripted Bravo microdramas, which will stream in the Peacock app.

Digg returns (again) as another place to read AI news.

As the days get longer, use the extra time and energy to start your consulting business on the side.

The Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro are multitasking earbuds, offering active noise cancellation and open wear fits — and as of May 11, they're on sale for $20 off.

On May 11, Ninja released a new Slushi machine that can swirl two flavors together. The Slushi Twist costs $399.99 and already sold out once.

Amazon Pet Days runs from May 11 to May 15. Here are the best deals on toys, grooming supplies, and pet tech that you can shop right now.

Influencer Trisha Paytas cameos in "Euphoria" Season 3, episode 5, playing a podcaster speaking to Sydney Sweeney's Cassie.

The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000H robot lawn mower is on sale at Amazon for $2,899, down from the list price at Mammotion of $3,299. That's a 22% discount.

My Best Buy membership prices are changing. Plus memberships are now $20 cheaper, while Total memberships are $20 more.

The testy U.S.-Iran ceasefire began in mid-April after Trump threatened to destroy Iran's "whole civilization" if no deal was struck.

The effects of the war in Iran have raised mortgage rates and lowered consumer confidence, making it even harder for house hunters.

Elon Musk named Microsoft as a defendant in his lawsuit against OpenAI

As the government has been devising plans to keep the dollar dominant, China has been making its own moves to increase global influence of the renminbi.

"Euphoria" Season 3, episode 5 ends with a massive cliffhanger, as Alamo Brown gears up to kill Zendaya's Rue. But is she really gone?

A new leak reveals that Valve's Steam Machine will be available in four configurations and could be ready for pre-orders soon.

Before joining Redwood Materials, Ahuja served as chief financial and business officer at the drone delivery startup Zipline for about three years.

The battery recycling and energy storage company has hired former Tesla finance chief Deepak Ahuja, reuniting him with former Tesla CTO JB Straubel.

When is the final episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"? And who are the final guests?

'A Parade of Horribles: Dungeon Crawler Carl' book 8 is on sale at Amazon for $6.99 in Kindle format or $23 in hardback, down from the normal price of $32/

The fast-food giant maintained its market share and outperformed competitors in Q1, thanks to its laser focus on affordability.

London mayor Sadiq Khan said that Prime Minister Keir Starmer should commit to rejoining the European Union and be "bigger and bolder."

The Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds are on sale for $80 off at Best Buy, bringing them down to one of their lowest prices ever of $99.99.

As a first time dog owner, I've learned a lot. I've put together a list of essentials that both me and my dog love that you can shop during Amazon Pet Week, running May 11 through 15.