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China Sees a Giant With a Limp as U.S. Drains Weapons on Iran War
The New York Times - 8 May 2026 04:43
Americas ability to deter China in a war over Taiwan is weakened, Chinese analysts say, giving Beijing leverage in an upcoming summit with President Trump.
Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlins Biggest Day of the Year
The New York Times - 8 May 2026 04:01
As the country heads into Victory Day, the economy is stalling, internet restrictions are growing and the Kremlin is fearing Ukrainian attacks.
Metas Embrace of A.I. Is Making Its Employees Miserable
The New York Times - 8 May 2026 14:18
As it adapts to the artificial intelligence era, the company is pushing many of its 78,000 workers to use the technology, and preparing to lay some of them off.
AWS warns of EC2 impairment as power loss hits notorious US-EAST-1 region
The Register - 8 May 2026 04:33'Super El Niño' Could Fuel Dangerous Weather, Extreme Heat and Flood Risks Across Multiple Continents
IBTimes - 8 May 2026 04:30
Forecasters warn of a potential 'Super El Niño' that could cause record heat, severe droughts, and storms globally. Rising Pacific Ocean temperatures may lead to significant climate disruptions.
Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen defend Evan Mobley after rebounding disaster in Game 2
Sporting News - 8 May 2026 04:00
Evan Mobley only had one rebound against the Pistons, which has become a big storyline for the series.
Former China defence ministers convicted of corruption in latest purge of military leaders
The Guardian - 8 May 2026 02:29
Ex-defence ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, among the most severe sentences in a years-long purgeTwo former Chinese defence ministers were given suspended death sente...
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz
BBC - 8 May 2026 02:07
Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.
Jason Meade Found Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Casey Goodson Jr. in Ohio
The New York Times - 8 May 2026 01:43
Jason Meade had been searching for a fugitive when he shot Casey Goodson Jr. in 2020. It is rare for a law enforcement official to be convicted in a killing that occurs on the job.
Mortal Kombat II Officially Breaks a Decade-Long Franchise Streak Before May 8 Release
Collider - 8 May 2026 01:31
The highly anticipated Mortal Kombat II has received a surprising critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, breaking a decades-long streak for the franchise.
Trump jumps from 'anything goes' to 'strict regulation' AI policy
The Register - 8 May 2026 14:56Why Braves All-Star infielder could 'hold them back' from Dodgers postseason upset
Sporting News - 8 May 2026 14:45
This will have to change if Atlanta wants a chance to dethrone Los Angeles.
Meta U-turns on encryption push for Instagram as DMs go plaintext
The Register - 8 May 2026 14:42Cardinals' star Triple-A prospect with a .969 OPS can be a call-up very soon
Sporting News - 8 May 2026 14:39
The St. Louis Cardinals have been a nice surprise this season, and they have one more surprise in store down in the minors.
Ghislaine Maxwell's Unusual Prison Privileges Fuel Claims She Is Being Kept Comfortable to Stay Silent About Her Epstein Links
IBTimes - 8 May 2026 14:27
Ghislaine Maxwell's alleged preferential treatment at a Texas prison has sparked congressional scrutiny, with inmate testimonies raising questions over policy violations and possible favouritism.
US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row
BBC - 8 May 2026 14:27
The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.
BuzzFeed blows past a key debt deadline, raising the specter of bankruptcy
Market Watch - 8 May 2026 14:26What number will Spencer Jones wear for Yankees? Fans eager for slugger's MLB debut
Sporting News - 8 May 2026 14:24
A random number can turn iconic for the Yankees.
UK abandons police database cloud move after £35M transformation stalls
The Register - 8 May 2026 14:16Greenlandic woman wins case against Danish authorities who confiscated her child
The Guardian - 8 May 2026 14:12
Keira Alexandra Kronvolds daughter Zammi was forcibly removed from her when she was two hours oldA Greenlandic woman whose newborn baby was forcibly removed by Danish authorities as a result of controversial parenting co...
Diamondbacks sign brother of Geraldo Perdomo with $40,000 bonus
Sporting News - 8 May 2026 14:02
This is a fun addition for the Diamondbacks organization.
You May Be Owed a Tax Refund From the Covid Era
The New York Times - 8 May 2026 14:01
A court ruling found that the I.R.S. shouldnt have charged penalties and interest during the pandemic. But the government may appeal the decision.