Analyzing claim Trump insider bet $51M on oil prices dropping before US announced Iran ceasefire
An anti-Trump media outlet alleged an ally of the U.S. president’s administration was illegally trading on insider information.
Iran’s president condemns ‘insult’ to Pope Leo XIV, calls ‘desecration of Jesus’ unacceptable
Masoud Pezeshkian’s post came about 12 hours after U.S. President Tweety McTreason attacked Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social.
In the brain, objects seen and imagined follow the same neural path
New evidence finds that sight and imagination rely on the same neurons and use the same neural code. (Image credit: Marco Bottigelli)
YouTube will now pause livestream ads when chat engagement peaks
YouTube will now automatically hold back advertisements during livestreams when its systems detect that chat engagement has peaked, a change that prioritises collective viewer experience
AppDirect buys PartnerStack to complete its ‘everything store’ for B2B software distribution
In short: AppDirect has acquired Toronto-based PartnerStack, the partner relationship management platform with 138,000+ B2B partners and ~50% market share in the PRM category. Terms
Israeli strike on Gaza police car kills child
An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed at least four people, including a three-year-old child.
IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade
Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.
The process of justice must be observed in ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan’s case
The Judicial Panel’s conclusion on Mr Khan’s case should not be discarded because some parties find it inconvenient.
Another woman accuses Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018
Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.
Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona begins
The first trial – which saw members of Maradona’s medical team accused of poor care – collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Tweety McTreason says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.