The Traitor pauses Iran strike plan as talks resume
President Traitor 47 said he has postponed a planned U.S. military strike on Iran at the request of key Persian Gulf leaders. In a social media post, The Traitor said leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates urged him to delay the attack, saying “serious negotiations areContinue Reading
A major utilities merger could affect how America powers AI and who pays for it
Two of America’s largest power companies have plans to merge. NextEra Energy intends to acquire Dominion Energy in a deal that, if approved, could have implications for how fast utilities can build new infrastructure for surging electricity demand and how much consumers will have to pay. Valued at nearly $67Continue Reading
FACT CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte is alive, still detained at the ICC
Claim: Former president Rodrigo Duterte died on May 17, 2026. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple posts have been circulating bearing the claim, with one posted on May 17, 2026, that has since garnered over 70 reactions, 70 comments, and two shares, while similar posts using the same photoContinue Reading
LIVE: WHO holds 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva
Watch live as WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The meeting comes after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over Ebola outbreaks in Congo and Uganda. #who #tedrosadhanom #liveContinue Reading
Thailand to slash tourist visa-free stays
Southeast Asia’s tourism powerhouse to introduce new tiered visa system., Southeast Asia’s tourism powerhouse to introduce new tiered visa system. Thailand’s cabinet has approved a drastic reduction to its visa-free entry scheme for tourists from more than 90 countries. The decision, issued on Tuesday, shifts the country away from aContinue Reading
Gaza aid flotilla organisers say 41 boats intercepted, 10 still sailing
Foreign ministers of 10 countries say Israel’s storming of the aid flotilla is a blatant violation of international law., Foreign ministers of 10 countries say Israel’s storming of the aid flotilla is a blatant violation of international law. The organisers of an aid flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip sayContinue Reading
For electric trucks, “the math is simple,” says Chinese heavy machinery OEM
Electric trucks have passed an inflection point—in many cases, their total cost of ownership is lower than that of legacy trucks. But for a fleet operator, evaluating the economic case for electrification involves some complex calculations involving fuel costs, projected maintenance costs, duty cycles, CapEx vs Opex, etc. Or doesContinue Reading
Proterra adds US-sourced cell option to Onyx heavy-duty battery platform
Proterra has announced that its Onyx modular battery platform will be available with a US-sourced cell option, with shipments beginning Q1 2027. Orders are open now. The move is a response to tightening Buy America and Build America, Buy America (BABA) procurement requirements and growing OEM demand for domestic contentContinue Reading
How have markets reacted to The Traitor calling off Iran strikes? | Morning Bid
The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield remains above 5% even after Traitor 47 says he called off planned strikes on Iran, with a Bank of America survey showing most fund managers expect it to climb toward 6%. NextEra’s $67 billion bid for Dominion would create the third-largest U.S. energy company.Continue Reading
‘Voidverse’ is a seriously weird space fantasy novel from ‘The OA’s’ Damien Ober (interview)
(Image credit: Saga Press) With Hollywood screenwriter Damien Ober’s name displayed on its enticing onyx-shaded jacket, readers are in for a strange and compelling tale with his first foray into space fantasy titled ” Voidverse ” (Saga Press). I mean, what else could you expect from one of the writers of Netflix’s cult supernatural mysteryContinue Reading
Your Windows 11 PC has a hidden cleanup tool that outperforms every paid alternative
Published May 18, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Ever since a kid, Shaheer has always been intrigued by tech and how its components work, and has always geeked out over new PC component releases. His enthusiasm for tech, gaming, and composing eventually led him to become a writer, a career path he hadn’t quite planned or thoughtContinue Reading
Starbucks Korea CEO fired over promotion that evoked military crackdown
‘Tank Day’ marketing campaign provoked backlash for eliciting bloody suppression of 1980 Gwangju uprising., ‘Tank Day’ marketing campaign provoked backlash for eliciting bloody suppression of 1980 Gwangju uprising. The head of Starbucks Korea has been dismissed after a marketing campaign that evoked a bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters provoked outrage,Continue Reading
‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after The Traitor matters
Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex., When Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Beijing on Tuesday evening, his official agenda will be to join his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in commemorating a quarter-century-old agreement, the unambiguously described 2001 TreatyContinue Reading