Headlines for May 1, 2026
Senate Republicans Block Iran War Powers Resolution for Sixth Time Ahead of 60-Day Deadline, Israel Continues Deadly Strikes on Southern Lebanon in Latest Ceasefire Violations, Israeli Military Claims Control of Two-Thirds of Gaza in New Maps, Israeli Ceasefire Violations Kill Three and Wound 10 in Gaza, Including Aunt of PoetContinue Reading
Court restricts abortion access across US by blocking mailing of mifepristone
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone, Read MoreContinue Reading
Google, Nvidia and other tech titans sign AI deal with the Pentagon
The Department of Defense said agreements with eight companies would help establish the ‘United States military as an AI-first fighting force.’, Read MoreContinue Reading
MIT researchers measure traffic emissions, to the block, in real-time
In a study focused on New York City, MIT researchers have shown that existing sensors and mobile data can be used to generate a near real-time, high-resolution picture of auto emissions, which could be used to develop local transportation and decarbonization policies. The new method produces much more detailed dataContinue Reading
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1528: Ukraine’s “long-range sanctions” cost Russia $7 billion this year — and counting
Exclusives “Just reaching the front line has become very risky”: Ukraine’s AI drones are hunting Russia’s supply vans. AI targeting cuts through Russian electronic warfare. The supply vans aren’t reaching the front. What does $350 billion in Ukraine aid look like? Nothing—it’s not a real number. POTUS is making aContinue Reading
“Just reaching the front line has become very risky”: Ukraine’s AI drones are hunting Russia’s supply vans
Ukraine’s AI drones are ranging across the Russian logistical zone, hunting buhanka vans The buhankas haul troops and supplies to front-line regiments Blowing up the buhankas weakens regiments before they can attack The Ukrainian counterlogistics campaign may explain why Russia’s spring offensive has stalled Ukraine’s middle-range zones are striking harderContinue Reading
With Fertilizer Pollution on the Rise, Iowa Will Invest $100 Million in Water Treatment
After years of worsening water quality, the move marks Gov. Kim Reynolds’ first official action to tackle harmful agricultural nutrients in state waterways. Critics say it’s “too little too late.” By Anika Jane Beamer DES MOINES, Iowa—In a press conference at the state capitol on Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds announcedContinue Reading
California police can start ticketing driverless cars this July
Set to take effect July 1, California’s DMV issued a release announcing the adoption of new rules for autonomous vehicles., Set to take effect July 1, California’s DMV issued a release announcing the adoption of new rules for autonomous vehicles., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Friday that it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks, allowing the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars. Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection and SpaceX willContinue Reading
Iran war live: The Traitor says no ‘early’ end to war, unhappy with Tehran offer
White House tells Congress that Iran hostilities have ‘terminated’ despite continued US troop presence in Middle East., White House officially tells Congress that hostilities with Iran have ‘terminated’ despite continued presence of US troops in Middle East. live This video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizuresContinue Reading
US said to be withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war spat
President Traitor 47 has feuded with European allies over their reluctance to step up support for war on Iran., President Traitor 47 has feuded with European allies over their reluctance to step up support for war on Iran. The United States military has said that it will pull 5,000 troopsContinue Reading
SCOTUS just unleashed a gerrymandering dragon
analysis The Court’s 6-3 decision gutting the Voting Rights Act will reshape the nation’s political map in dramatic fashion Published May 1, 2026 1:30PM (EDT) The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais will do severe damage to voters (Douglas Rissing/Getty Images) So much for the mid-decade redistricting warsContinue Reading
HWO SIG and the ASTRA Initiative, May 8, 2026
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