Hamas Open to Long Gaza Truce, Not Disarming

Hamas is open to a long-term truce with Israel in Gaza, but refuses to disarm. According to an official, the Palestinian Islamist militant group hopes to build support among mediators for its offer, which includes ending the war, rebuilding Gaza, releasing Palestinians jailed by Israel, and freeing all hostages. The proposal calls for a 5-7 … Read more

Elon Musk’s AI Venture Seeks $20 Billion Funding Round

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is in talks to raise $20 billion in fresh funding, which could value the company at over $120 billion. This deal would be the second-largest startup funding round ever, behind only OpenAI’s $40 billion raise last month. The funding could help alleviate X’s substantial debt burden, which costs the … Read more

Diddy’s Trial: Security Video Admitted as Evidence in Sex Trafficking Case

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ upcoming sex trafficking and racketeering trial took a significant turn on Friday when US District Court Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that a security video showing him assaulting his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, is admissible as evidence. The video, first broadcast by CNN last year, shows Combs beating, kicking, and dragging Ventura at … Read more

Microsoft Rolls Out Windows Recall AI Feature on Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft has confirmed that its AI-powered feature, Windows Recall, is now rolling out to all users with Windows 11 KB5055627 on Copilot+ PCs. The feature captures the user’s screen and allows them to quickly find and jump back into what they’ve seen before. Recall was originally announced in May 2024 as a flagship feature of … Read more

Packers Select Late-Round Edge Rusher Barryn Sorrell

The Green Bay Packers have selected edge rusher Barryn Sorrell, a late-round pick at No. 124, in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sorrell, who appeared unexpectedly in the green room, shared a traditional hug with commissioner Roger Goodell, indicating his presence despite not being on the initial list of invitees. Sorrell, 22, has experience playing for … Read more

Lab-Grown Teeth Hold Promise for Tooth Repair

Researchers at King’s College London and Imperial College London have made a breakthrough in developing a material that boosts cell-to-cell communication, enabling the growth of fresh tooth structures in a lab. The hydrogel created by the team encourages natural tooth growth using dental epithelial and mesenchymal cells from mice embryos. According to Xuechen Zhang, a … Read more

Lufthansa Diverts Flight Due to Damaged Tablet

Lufthansa flight LH453, a regularly scheduled service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Munich Airport (MUC), made an unscheduled diversion to Boston Logan International Airport on April 23rd. The Airbus A380 aircraft was carrying 461 passengers at an altitude of around 35,000 feet when air traffic control and the cockpit crew jointly decided to … Read more

Alphabet Stock Soars 3% on Q1 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike

Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) saw its stock rise over 3% after reporting strong fiscal first-quarter earnings that surpassed expectations. The company also announced a 5% dividend increase and $70 billion in stock buybacks. In Q1, Alphabet reported earnings per share of $2.81 on revenue of $90.2 billion, beating analyst estimates of $2.01 on revenue of $89.1 … Read more

Trump Crypto Surges 70% After Exclusive Dinner Invitation

US President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency, $Trump, has seen its price jump by over 70% after he announced exclusive dinner invitations for its top holders. The event, scheduled for May 22, will be held at the Trump National Golf Club in Washington DC and features a private gala dinner for 220 of the coin’s largest investors. … Read more