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Senate unanimously backs pay withholding rule targeting senators during federal shutdowns after record-breaking stalemates The Senate unanimously agreed on Thursday to adopt a resolution that will withhold senators’ pay during a funding lapse for any federal agency, following two lengthy and record-breaking shutdowns in recent months that have significantly affected federal workers.

Massie denies allegations after ex-girlfriend says he offered $5,000 to settle legal dispute involving Rep. Spartz office An ex-girlfriend of Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., claims he offered $5,000 to withdraw a wrongful termination lawsuit against one of his prominent congressional allies.

Public health or immigration enforcement? State Medicaid laws fuel a growing backlash over patient privacy and deportation fears Multiple states have aligned with President Trump’s deportation initiatives and are going beyond the federal reporting requirements to immigration authorities — by employing their public health agencies as tools of enforcement.

Seven years after the 737 MAX disaster, Chicago jury delivers $49.5 million judgment against Boeing for crash victim’s family A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who died in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.

“I’ve never seen anything like that”: Pilot describes nightmare as plane loses power and crashes into Atlantic off Florida The pilot, praised for saving the lives of 10 passengers aboard a small plane after it crash-landed approximately 50 nautical miles off the east coast of Florida, told CBS News that he lost both engines, all communication, and avionics before the crash.

World News

From Baku to London’s NW8 elite streets: Azim Novruzov and Tahir Garayev build Coral Energy fortune amid shadow fleet investigations Azerbaijani citizen, Azim Novruzov, has been mentioned in certain foreign media reports, which claim that he is involved in energy trading and the oil market. Since 2023, there has been particular scrutiny regarding alleged connections to Russia-linked business structures.

Volodymyr Lytvyn, associate of ex-Ukrainian Interior Minister Avakov’s son in the NABU case, is deleting mentions of the corruption scandal and ties to the “Trukha” Telegram channel from the internet Volodymyr Lytvyn’s story is a classic narrative of modern Ukrainian politics: the swift ascent of an unknown figure who suddenly becomes an entrepreneur awarded a state contract worth tens of millions, leading to a high-profile corruption scandal.

Ukraine reels as over 1,500 drones and 50 missiles rain down in one of the war’s most intense bombardments yet Whole residential buildings were destroyed in Ukraine’s capital as Russia initiated a "massive and virtually nonstop" aerial attack on Kyiv and other major cities over the past two nights, according to Ukrainian officials. They reported that more than 1,500 drones and over 50 missiles were launched in the last two days.

Cypriot offshore companies and Dubai schemes: how Dmytro Kovalenko withdraws capital through Afki Investments and cooperates with Russian billionaires In mid-March, an online news story began circulating, claiming that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau had allegedly detained Dmytro Kovalenko, the owner of agricultural and mining companies. The information has not been officially confirmed yet, but it provided an opportunity to trace Kovalenko’s connections, which on one side led to separatists and sanctioned individuals, and on the other to high-ranking officials in Ukraine’s law enforcement agencies.

UK sanctions wave hits Iran-linked crime networks tied to assassination and shadow banking claims British authorities sanctioned the brother of a slain Azerbaijani crime boss this week, accusing him of planning attacks on behalf of the Iranian government.

Business

Jho Low asks Trump for mercy as fugitive financier behind $4.5 billion 1MDB scandal seeks to erase US charges Jho Low, the purported mastermind behind the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, has requested a pardon from Donald Trump, according to a US Department of Justice filing.

Elon Musk flies to Beijing in the middle of his $150 billion OpenAI courtroom battle as a judge says he remains subject to recall Elon Musk reached Beijing on Wednesday, while his $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was being heard in a California courtroom.

Corporate cannibalism: how UnitedHealth swallowed Corvallis clinic and left thousands of pregnant women without care Lawmakers expressed that granting the state oversight would prevent multibillion-dollar deals from diminishing care and raising costs. Some proponents of the law say it has not been nearly as effective as they had hoped.

Billions start flowing back to American businesses as the U.S. government begins refunding Trump-era tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court Businesses across the U.S. started receiving federal refunds on Tuesday for tariffs imposed by President Trump in 2025, which were struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year.

U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs in April as labor market holds firm despite global energy shock and rising oil prices The U.S. economy gained 115,000 jobs in April, indicating that the labor market maintained its resilience despite a global energy shock caused by the U.S. war with Iran. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.

Politics

Xi Jinping warns Donald Trump that mishandling Taiwan could push the world’s two biggest superpowers toward direct conflict Xi Jinping has given a clear warning to Donald Trump regarding the possible dangers of a war between the two superpowers.

Congress pushes crackdown on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland as Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing over mounting security fears President Trump’s in-person meeting this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping takes place as members of Congress are urging a crackdown on China’s ability to purchase U.S. farmland, pointing to national security concerns.

Donald Trump lands in China with Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and America’s billionaire elite as high-stakes talks begin President Trump arrived in China with a delegation of billionaire U.S. executives, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, highlighting the significant stakes for American companies as Washington and Beijing engage in negotiations over trade, artificial intelligence, and the Iran war.

Washington and Kyiv move toward landmark agreement to co-produce drones as Ukraine exports battlefield-tested military tech to the U.S. The governments of the U.S. and Ukraine have prepared a memorandum detailing the terms of a possible new defense agreement between the two countries, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Trump ratchets up Cuba pressure as surveillance flights, sanctions, and invasion fears raise alarm across the Caribbean President Trump is escalating pressure on Cuba’s government, raising fears that his persistent threats to invade the Caribbean island might be realized.

Crime

Raymond Johnson executed in Oklahoma after conviction for killing ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter Oklahoma carried out the execution of a death row inmate by lethal injection on Thursday morning. The inmate had been found guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend and her baby nearly two decades ago.

“He said he was rich enough to pay”: man charged after throwing rock at endangered Hawaiian monk seal A tourist who faced widespread condemnation in Hawaii after being recorded by a witness throwing a rock the size of a coconut at "Lani," a cherished and endangered Hawaiian monk seal, off a Maui beach, was arrested Wednesday by federal agents.

Criminal dead end for big money: how the connections and capital of Russian surgeon Vardan Khachatryan turned victims into the accused Three years ago, allegations of sexual assault were made against plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan, yet he remains unpunished.

Wanted by the International Criminal Court, Ronald dela Rosa vanishes from Senate protection after dramatic overnight escape A prominent Philippine politician wanted by the International Criminal Court was no longer seeking refuge in the Senate following what his wife described as an "escape," according to the Senate president on Thursday, a day after chaos broke out over his potential arrest.

Alabama woman files federal lawsuit alleging jail staff ignored her labor for over 24 hours, forcing her to give birth alone on cell floor as guards watched An Alabama woman has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that her civil rights and those of her infant daughter were violated after the jail staff, where she was incarcerated, allegedly left her to labor alone for more than a day.

Opinion

Fintech with the scent of scandal: how sanctioned Alona Shevtsova got a speaking platform at London’s leading compliance event Ukrainian fintech executive Alyona Shevtsova – sanctioned in her own country and connected by investigators to a financial scheme involving over $110 million – managed to appear as a speaker and her company as a sponsor at a major UK compliance event, highlighting a discrepancy between formal regulatory standards and their actual enforcement in practice.

Netanyahu accused of sabotaging ceasefire as Israeli escalation threatens to plunge region back into full-scale conflict The ceasefire announced Tuesday night by President Donald Trump and confirmed by Iranian officials is barely holding on. If Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has his way, it may soon be over.

Miranda Devine: Wave of terror attacks raises questions about FBI preparedness despite “high alert” warning The day Operation Epic Fury commenced in Iran, FBI Director Kash Patel declared that he was placing the bureau’s counterterrorism and intelligence teams on “high alert” due to concerns about potential terror attacks from Tehran or its proxies.

Kharg export terminal: the $3 million-a-day prize no one has dared touch Kharg Island – through which 90% of Iran’s oil exports are channeled – is arguably the country’s most sensitive economic target, yet the export terminal has so far remained untouched during the US-Israel bombing campaign.

Kim Jong Un’s daughter and sister could clash in deadly power struggle Experts believe that a struggle for power between Kim Jong Un’s sister and daughter to lead North Korea could result in a family member facing execution.

Sports

Former NBA center Jason Collins dies at 47, leaving behind legacy as a pioneer for LGBTQ inclusion in professional sports Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, who became a trailblazer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has passed away, announced the NBA. He was 47.

Tragedy rocks the Memphis Grizzlies as beloved forward Brandon Clarke passes away unexpectedly at the age of 29 Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has passed away at the age of 29, the team announced Tuesday.

Missouri Tigers star running back Ahmad Hardy shot at Mississippi concert as rising college football phenom hospitalized in stable condition after surgery Missouri Tigers football star Ahmad Hardy, one of the leading running backs in college football, was shot at a concert in Mississippi, the team announced in a statement on Monday.

Iran demands FIFA guarantee IRGC will not be “insulted” by U.S. ahead of World Cup travel to Los Angeles and Seattle Iranian FA chief Mehdi Taj states that FIFA must ensure the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is not disrespected by the United States if the national team is to travel to the country to play in the World Cup in June.

Stefon Diggs acquitted of assault charges as jury clears former Patriots star in live-in chef case after emotional trial testimony On Tuesday, a Massachusetts jury acquitted former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs of charges related to the assault of a live-in chef.

Tech

The next big job market may be teaching artificial intelligence, and some experts are earning hundreds of dollars an hour AI developers are interested in understanding what you know.

More than 4,000 bogus medical citations discovered in biomedical literature, raising alarm over AI’s growing role in fake research Artificial intelligence is creating references to medical research that does not exist, according to recent findings.

Mozilla says AI helped uncover 423 Firefox security bugs in a month, exposing how much hidden risk still lurks inside mature software Mozilla’s most recent Firefox security update offers a rare insight into what occurs when advanced AI capabilities are available to defenders before attackers. The company stated that it resolved 423 Firefox security vulnerabilities in April after gaining access to Claude Mythos Preview, compared with approximately 420 fixes over the past 14 months.

AI breakthrough could detect pancreatic cancer up to 3 years before diagnosis, Mayo Clinic study finds By the time doctors detect pancreatic cancer, it’s often too late for effective treatment. However, a new study suggests that artificial intelligence might be capable of identifying signs of the disease before tumors become visible on a scan.

Spotify rolls out “verified by Spotify” badge to separate real artists from AI creations in escalating battle over authenticity With AI becoming increasingly capable of creating photorealistic images, seemingly authentic videos, and text that resembles an author’s work, it is becoming more difficult to differentiate between art and other content generated by humans and that produced by large language models.

Lifestyle

Chaos erupts at Blue Dog Tavern as Britney Spears dining outing turns tense, with staff and security stepping in Britney Spears reportedly surprised diners during a night out at a Los Angeles restaurant this week when witnesses claimed that the singer seemed distressed and erratic while dining with an unidentified companion.

Miami drug bust heroes sue Hollywood over “The Rip” claiming Matt Damon and Ben Affleck film falsely portrays them as corrupt cops Two Miami police sergeants responsible for a historic $22 million drug bust have filed a federal lawsuit regarding the 2026 movie "The Rip." They claim that the film, featuring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, falsely depicts them as corrupt officers based on their actual case.

World celebrates David Attenborough at 100 as wildlife icon behind decades of groundbreaking nature films becomes the focus of unprecedented global admiration The BBC is throwing a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are screening his nature films. Friends have spent weeks showering him and his work with praise.

Doris Fisher, fashion visionary behind The Gap’s rise from single San Francisco store to global brand, dies at 94 Doris Fisher, who co-founded the iconic clothing chain The Gap Inc. in 1969 with her late husband Don, has passed away. She was 94.

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser “wet reckless” charge in DUI case and is sentenced to probation and credit for time served A defense lawyer for Britney Spears appeared on her behalf before a California judge on Monday and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge resulting from the singer’s arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Fun

“He ghosted sweet, little MC1”: Court filing says Hunter Biden cut off all contact with his child Hunter Biden has allegedly refused to speak to his 7-year-old daughter he had with ex-stripper Lunden Roberts, who wants a judge to force the former first son to “communicate with his child,” according to court papers.

Child star daughter of Hollywood icon Tommy Lee Jones found dead in a luxury hotel at just 34 years old Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria was discovered dead in a luxury hotel in San Francisco at the age of 34, in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Legendary actress Brigitte Bardot has died Brigitte Bardot, the French actress, singer and one of the most recognisable cultural icons of the 20th century, has died at the age of 91.

Tom Cruise refused to film in space because of Trump Actor Tom Cruise did not want to ask Donald Trump for a favor, which is why a space film starring him will not be made, Page Six reported, citing sources.

“It’s all fake”: Amanda Bynes slams viral TikTok claiming Dan Schneider impregnated her at 13 as “lies for click bait” Amanda Bynes has addressed the widespread rumor that disgraced Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider made her pregnant when she was 13.

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May 14, 2026, 6:12 PM • Business