Economy
The New ‘Gold Rush’ of Geothermal Energy
A new wave of start-ups are trying to harvest emissions-free energy from inside the Earth, but the industry still faces significant challenges.
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Chiefs’ Rice jailed after testing positive for marijuana
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana.
World
Researchers collect rodents near Ushuaia for hantavirus tests
Scientists attempting to determine whether or not hantavirus is present in Ushuaia begin laying first traps to catch rodents potentially carrying the disease. Leer más
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The new college graduation ritual: booing AI
As artificial intelligence forces students to rethink their majors and reshapes the job market, it's clear that graduates don't want to hear about the technology on their big day. The…
Politics
US pressures Iran for deal while regional powers seek to avert renewed war
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States could launch new strikes against Iran within days if no agreement is reached to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while regional diplomatic efforts…
Arts
Married at First Sight UK pulls episodes after brides allege sexual assault by co-stars
Three female contestants from the matchmaking reality show Married at First Sight UK have come forward with allegations that they were sexually assaulted by their on-screen partners.
Economy
Supermarkets ‘encouraged to cap food prices’ – but bosses hit out at ‘1970s-style price controls’
The government has moved to distance itself from reported efforts to introduce price caps on key supermarket products, such as eggs, bread and milk, in return for the easing of…
Science & Tech
SpaceX punts Starship V3 launch to May 21 as investigation opens into Starbase worker’s death
SpaceX is now targeting the evening of May 21 to launch the latest and largest version of its Starship megarocket for the first time
Space Movies & Shows
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ clip reveals how Mando gets his Razor Crest spaceship back (video)
'Well, let’s call it an advance on the next mission.'
Aquatic Animals
Scientists discover deadly, highly venomous box jellyfish near Singapore’s ‘Island of Death Behind’
Researchers identified a new species of box jellyfish and recorded a surprising range expansion for the Thai sea wasp after analyzing the morphology and DNA of a handful of jellies…
Africa
Togo Scraps Visa Requirement for African Nationals
[Daba Finance] Togo has removed visa requirements for all African nationals, allowing passport holders from the continent to enter the country for stays of up to 30 days.
United States Defense and Military Forces
Pentagon Inspector General to Assess U.S. Boat Strikes
The inspector general’s office said it would evaluate whether U.S. Southern Command followed a six-part process for carrying out airstrikes.
World
SEMC Profit Rises As Cameroon Bottler Plans Dividend
[Daba Finance] Société des Eaux Minérales du Cameroun, a bottled-water producer listed on the Central African stock exchange, reported higher profit for 2025 and plans to pay CFA154 million in…
Economy, Business and Finance
Nigerian Fintech Chimoney Shuts Down After Funding Shortfall
[Daba Finance] Chimoney, a Nigerian-founded fintech that built cross-border payment tools for businesses, has shut down after it failed to raise enough capital to keep operating.
Asia, Australia, and Africa
AGL Cameroon, Reasy Launch China Shipping Service for SMEs
[Daba Finance] Africa Global Logistics' Cameroon unit has partnered with REasy to launch a groupage shipping service for small businesses importing goods from China, as both companies seek to make…
World
Shakira triumphs in court with Spain ordered to repay $70M after tax fraud acquittal
Shakira has maintained her innocence for eight years as Spain filed three separate tax fraud cases against her. With an acquittal on Monday, she cleared her name.
Science & Tech
What it’s like being stuck in a hantavirus quarantine for six weeks
Scientific American spoke to one of the people who are currently being monitored for possible hantavirus infection at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska
Marco Rubio
Rubio criticizes WHO’s Ebola response as US continues sweeping public health cuts
US secretary of state says WHO was ‘a little late’ in identifying deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC and UgandaThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said on Tuesday that…
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Hezbollah grooms children for martyrdom through its scout movement, report claims
Experts say Hezbollah recruits and radicalizes youth through its Mahdi Scouts, preparing children to become fighters and carry out jihad missions.
Science & Tech
5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history
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Middle East
Why is Israel building these long barriers inside Gaza?
BBC Verify has found Israel has been building a series of earth barriers inside Gaza since the October ceasefire.
Politics
1 Year Later, Deported Bhutanese Refugees Feel the Psychological Toll of Statelessness
Bhutanese deportees in South Asia are confronting worsening mental health conditions as prolonged statelessness, family separation, and lack of legal protection deepen psychological distress.
News
9to5Mac Daily: May 19, 2026 – WWDC invites, iOS 27 expectations
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other…
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at No. 1 in Orange Cap race
The top man on the Orange Cap table at IPL 2026 changed twice during the course of a high-scoring contest between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants
Andy Burnham
Can Burnham turn ‘Manchesterism’ into a practical offer for government?
Roots of idea for ‘ending neoliberalism’ have been growing over many months – with many different influencesManchesterism is “the end of neoliberalism”. That was the claim made by Andy Burnham…
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All-out attack for Tahuhu as retirement fades into background
World Cup last-chance a fleeting thought as big picture takes over for White Ferns seamer
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Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles
A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
Day Care Centers
Despite Mamdani’s Outreach, Interest in N.Y.C. Pre-K Programs Is Flat
Expanding child care is a pillar of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s affordability agenda. Newly released application numbers may raise questions about strategy and demand.
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Golfer Penge to take break for health reasons
Marco Penge says he is taking a break from the PGA Tour after dealing with recurring health issues since suffering a viral infection last year.
Child Abuse and Neglect
Senate Republicans Introduce Funding Measure to Combat Online Child Abuse
As part of the reconciliation bill, the senators have allocated $108 million over three years to add nearly 200 specialists at the Department of Homeland Security.
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Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 93 as Royals boost play-off chances
India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits 93 off 38 balls as Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants to boost their chances of reaching the IPL play-offs.
Science & Tech
E.P.A. to Repeal Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
The rules were established by the Biden administration after research linked the compounds to a range of serious health problems.
Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King graduates from college at age 82 after leaving for tennis: ‘Yeah baby, only 61 years!’
King distinguished herself as a tennis champ at Cal State Los Angeles, winning Wimbledon doubles while enrolledSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email When Billie Jean King left…
Books and Literature
Book Review: ‘Dangerous, Dirty, Violent, and Young,’ by Zayd Ayers Dohrn
Zayd Ayers Dohrn’s parents were leaders of the Weather Underground. His new book traces how their revolutionary ideals collided with their family life.
Economy
Alberta’s timeline for West Coast pipeline ‘best-case scenario’: CIBC analysts
Analysts are encouraged by a "sense of urgency" surrounding a potential new pipeline, but point out the provincial and federal governments still need to agree on the Pathways carbon capture…