Asia Stocks to Gain, Oil Rises on US-Iran Deadlock: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com

A retreat in high-flying technology stocks is dragging equities lower as traders wait for US inflation data. Brent rose for a third straight day, with the ceasefire in the Middle East appearing increasingly fragile.

Bloomberg: 2026-05-12T08:17:30Z

Clarity Act, in the flesh, unveiled by U.S. Senate Banking Committee before hearing - CoinDesk

The crypto market structure bill had already been making the industry rounds behind closed doors, but the lawmakers have released the text before their vote.

CoinDesk: 2026-05-12T07:40:14Z

They were on the trip of a lifetime. Now they’re quarantined as health officials work to contain a hantavirus outbreak - CNN

They boarded a cruise ship in Argentina last month for a once-in-a-lifetime expedition across the Atlantic Ocean to see unique wildlife and remote islands. Six weeks later, most of the American passengers who were aboard the MV Hondius are now in a small and …

CNN: 2026-05-12T07:07:03Z

'American Idol' finale: Did Hannah Harper, Jordan McCullough or Keyla Richardson win season 24 of 'American Idol'? - ABC7 Los Angeles

Your new "American Idol" has been crowned! Here's how Monday night's finale played out.

KABC-TV: 2026-05-12T06:07:12Z

Supreme Court hands Alabama major boost in redistricting fight - The Washington Post

Alabama legislators are hoping to boost the GOP in November’s midterm elections in the wake of last month’s Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.

The Washington Post: 2026-05-12T05:51:01Z

EU puts sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungary drops Orban’s veto - The Washington Post

The measures will target Israeli settlers and organizations and Hamas members, the bloc’s chief diplomat said.

The Washington Post: 2026-05-12T05:31:29Z

Colbert, Kimmel, Oliver, Meyers and Fallon Discuss Trump and Late-Night - Variety

Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver discussed Donald Trump the struggles of late-night on 'The Late Show.'

Variety: 2026-05-12T05:04:00Z

Warriors Notes: Giannis, 11th Pick, Prospects, Kerr - Hoops Rumors

Not being able to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo might not be the worst thing for the Warriors, plus more from Golden State.

hoopsrumors.com: 2026-05-12T04:07:47Z

First Signatures of a Future Tectonic Split Are Bubbling Up In Zambia - ScienceAlert

Hundreds of millions of years ago, our world looked very different from the way it does today.

ScienceAlert: 2026-05-12T04:05:23Z

Gunman fires randomly in Cambridge, wounding two drivers; state trooper and civilian shoot suspect - The Boston Globe

The alleged gunman was identified as a Boston man. He allegedly used an assault-style rifle to shoot randomly, sending drivers fleeing from their cars.

The Boston Globe: 2026-05-12T02:58:19Z

Donovan Mitchell makes history, leads second-half onslaught as Cavs bury Pistons, 112-103, in Game 4 - Cleveland.com

cleveland.com: 2026-05-12T02:51:00Z

Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon accuse Victor Wembanyama of staging viral moment following ejection - Yahoo Sports

ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon weren't buying that Victor Wembanyama had to ask about the result of his Flagrant 2 foul on Sunday.

Awful Announcing: 2026-05-12T01:06:34Z

Trump calls on Congress to pass Senate’s housing bill - Live Updates - Politico

The president had previously stayed out of a cross-chamber dispute over housing affordability legislation.

Politico: 2026-05-12T00:30:23Z

WhatsApp beta previews Liquid Glass changes for message reactions, more - 9to5Mac

WhatsApp is continuing its Liquid Glass redesign on iOS, with the latest TestFlight build revealing work on updated message reactions and context menus.

9to5Mac: 2026-05-12T00:22:00Z

Nonprofit sues the federal government over plans to paint Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue - NPR

The Cultural Landscape Foundation, a nonprofit advocacy organization, is asking a federal judge to halt President Trump's plans to resurface the reflecting pool on the National Mall.

NPR: 2026-05-12T00:10:36Z

iOS 26.5 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.5 - MacRumors

Apple released iOS 26.5 after a few months of beta testing, and while it doesn't have the Siri features we were hoping for since those are being...

MacRumors: 2026-05-12T00:09:01Z

‘A bad look’: Republicans want more details on ballroom security funding request - Politico

The $1 billion line item in a party-line bill otherwise focused on immigration enforcement is causing political heartburn.

Politico: 2026-05-12T00:07:05Z

Andrew Morse to step down, Paul Curran named AJC president and publisher - AJC.com

Cox Enterprises names Paul Curran president and publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to sustain its journalism and continue digital transformation.

Atlanta Journal Constitution: 2026-05-12T00:05:11Z