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48 articlesHegseth Praises Asian Allies, Takes Swipe at NATO
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised defense allies in Asia and hailed newly stable ties with China, while taking swipes at longstanding security partners in Europe. Bloomberg's Singapore Editor-At-Large Haslinda Amin joined Christina Ruffini and David Gura on Bloomberg This...
US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence - Hegseth
The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.
Carcass of Timmy the humpback whale brought to shore in Denmark
The humpback whale, nicknamed "Timmy" by German media, died following a controversial failed rescue effort. His carcass had been drifting near the Danish shore for two weeks.
Why Britain’s Bond Market Is Sounding the Alarm
As political uncertainty grows in the United Kingdom, investors are increasingly focused on the country’s fiscal outlook and rising government borrowing costs. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist John Authers says concerns over spending, debt, and political instability are pushing gilt...
Analysis: An end to the Iran war may be just the beginning of a new era of U.S. inequality
Stocks have boomed while consumers have paid the costs of high energy prices.
<strong>Aluminum Under Pressure, While Poland Surges Ahead</strong>
It will take a long time to bring aluminum back.
Meta has struggled at selling anything other than ads. Will AI be different?
Meta is making a major push to expand its business beyond online advertising, but past efforts show that success is far from guaranteed.
Opinion: Pope Leo reminds us of the value of our shared humanity
Pope Leo's first encyclical voices his concerns about technology and AI. The pope cautions about the illusions AI bots can create, and how important actual human relationships are.
No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
Bound by blood: new film highlights Jamaica’s outlawed obeah belief system
Stew Peas focuses on obeah, an enduring African magic practice in Jamaica banned by colonisers in the 1700sA new movie from award-winning Jamaican film-maker Sosiessia Nixon shines a spotlight on Jamaica’s enduring west African-based magic and spiritual healing tradition known ...
Grifters, cynics, and true believers: The family tree of vaccine opponents
A new book looks into the long history of people who have opposed vaccines.
Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition Review: Rock-Solid Typing
Keychron's K2 HE Concrete Edition sounds like a cute gimmick, but as I discovered, there's a really solid keyboard beyond the absurd choice of materials.
‘Backrooms’ Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet’s Most Uncanny Horror Myth
Kane Parsons was just 16 years old when he created a viral YouTube horror series based on a 4chan meme. Now he’s ready to conquer the big screen.
Tello Mobile Plan Review (2026): Low Cost, Reliable Service
With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.
Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow
Plus: A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, BusPatrol wants to hand its license plate surveillance data to the cops, and more.
New 3D silicon chip breakthrough could extend Moore’s Law for years
As traditional chip miniaturization slows, researchers have found a way to pack more computing power into the same space by stacking silicon circuits in multiple layers. The new process uses ultra-thin silicon membranes and low-temperature manufacturing techniques to overcome a m...
Environmentalists turn out in force to oppose Trump coal ash rollbacks
Trump admin wants to rely on states for coal ash monitoring, enforcement, allow them to bypass national standards.
When the Religious Right Came for Martin Scorsese
“The Last Temptation of Christ,” the director’s 1988 epic, became one of the first victims of a new conservative playbook—and set the template for the culture wars of today.
The Expansive Joy of Mao Ishikawa
The photographer doesn’t sentimentalize her subjects; she pays attention to them.
Italy Has Failed to Qualify for Three Straight World Cups. Are the Country’s Immigration Policies to Blame?
After winning the tournament in 2006, gli Azzurri have become a national embarrassment, and their failure has sparked a conversation in Italy over who gets to be a citizen.
The Knicks and the Greatest Night in New York Sports
The Knicks have made the N.B.A. Finals again and, as another home team instructs the city, “Ya gotta believe.”
Colombia's untapped wonder: The Mavecure Mountains
Far from Colombia's tourist hubs, the Mavecure Mountains rise from the Amazon jungle. Once off-limits during conflict, they now draw adventurous visitors to rare wildlife, sacred sites and vast views.
Trump ends Iran meeting without announcing ‘final determination’ on deal
Trump's Truth Social statement left unclear which of his conditions are already part of a deal that negotiators are working on to pause the U.S.-Iran war.
Repairing DNA damage: Scientists discover a surprising new benefit of melatonin
A new study suggests melatonin supplements may help night shift workers boost their body's DNA repair processes, potentially offsetting some of the damage linked to working overnight. The findings are early but raise the possibility of a simple strategy to help reduce long-term h...
Danish pension fund excludes SpaceX citing governance and valuation
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/danish-pension-fund-excludes-spacex-citing-governance-valuation-2026-05-29/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48333820 Points: 275 # Comments: 202 ...
Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google’s ad business
The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords.
What Is a Dickover?
Article URL: https://daringfireball.net/2026/05/what_is_a_dickover Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48330882 Points: 408 # Comments: 155 ...
Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time
Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.
MCP is dead?
Article URL: https://www.quandri.io/engineering-blog/mcp-is-dead Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48330436 Points: 282 # Comments: 264 ...
'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides
Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.
NASA Awards Contract for Johnson Space Center Infrastructure
NASA has selected seven companies to provide construction, revitalization, and infrastructure improvements at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The Johnson Space Center Multiple Award Construction Contract supports up to $300 million in upgrades to mission‑support...
Kenyan court blocks Trump admin from dumping Ebola-exposed Americans there
The US has previously built specialized facilities just for this purpose.
NASA Hosts SpaceX Crew-11 Astronauts for Public Event at Headquarters
NASA will host a public event featuring three crew members from the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission at 11 a.m. EDT Monday, June 1. The event, which takes place during the crew’s standard postflight visit, will be held in the Webb Auditorium at NASA Headquarters in the Mary W....
Strait of Hormuz Ship Transits Are Rising Thanks to US Help
Shipowners are increasingly optimistic about a pickup in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after more vessels left the waterway this week with the US providing information to aid those making the journey.
SQLite is all you need for durable workflows
Article URL: https://obeli.sk/blog/sqlite-is-all-you-need-for-durable-workflows/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48326802 Points: 588 # Comments: 299 ...
Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block
Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.
WHO puts Ebola outbreak death rate at ‘huge’ 30-50% as chief arrives in DRC
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls for ceasefire among armed groups to help avoid deaths from preventable diseaseThe death rate of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is between 30% and 50%, the World Health Organization has said, as its head arrived in the c...
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Primary Mirror Gets Last Look
Engineers at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, have completed their final inspection of a key element for the agency’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: the primary mirror. This 7.9-foot (2.4-meter) mirror will collect and focus light from cosmic obj...
Hubble Spies Faint Irregular Galaxy
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image released on May 27, 2026, features the dwarf irregular galaxy ESO 490-017, roughly 12,000 light-years in diameter and some 23 million light-years away in the constellation Canis Major. The galaxy’s low surface brightness mak...
Hidden driving danger when edible cannabis and alcohol mix
Using cannabis edibles and alcohol together may make drivers far more impaired than either substance alone, according to new research from Johns Hopkins. Even more concerning, common field sobriety tests often failed to detect the cannabis-related impairment.
Friday briefing: What do the cuts in aid mean for the fight against Ebola in the DRC?
In today’s newsletter: As the virus spreads across borders, health workers warn that weakened global support is making a prolonged crisis more likelyEbola is spreading rapidly in parts of east Africa. The deadly disease, which kills around half of those it infects, is suspected...
Dormitory fire at Kenyan girls’ school kills at least 16 students
Parents face anxious wait for updates after blaze tears through Utumishi girls academy in Gilgil, Nakuru countyA fire has ripped through a dormitory at a girls’ school in Kenya’s Rift valley, killing at least 16 students.The fire broke out just after midnight at Utumishi girl...