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A driver refills his vehicle with regular gasoline at a Shell gas station in Hercules, California, on May 21, 2026.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesEconomically for some Americans, the Iran war was over almost as soon as it began. People with access to stocks (most of the ultra-rich have them, but the vast majority of Americans own them) S&P500 It fell by about 8% when the war began, but has rebounded 19% since late March, more than making up for the losses. The index is currently up 10.7% since the beginning of the year, which would be the…

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – MAY 30: U.S. Army Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore on May 30, 2026. (Photo by Ezra Akayan/Getty Images)Ezra Akayan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesSecretary of the Army Pete Hegseth said the United States aims to maintain balance in the Asia-Pacific region and is working toward a situation where allies are more capable, while also warning China not to disrupt the status quo.”The foundation of the partnership is alignment in line with national interests,” Mr Hegseth said at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore…

SoftBank Group today announced plans to spend up to 75 billion euros (approximately $87 billion) to expand data center capacity in France. The goal is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity, the company said. The first phase of the plan will see the construction of data centers in Dunkirk (Rune Plage), Bosker and Bouchamps, delivering 3.1 GW of capacity to the Hauts-de-France region by 2031. SoftBank, an OpenAI investor and customer, says this will be its largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe. In a statement, French Economy Minister Laurent Lescure called the announcement…

Olympic athlete Laura Dahlmeyer dies at age 31 in mountain climbing accident; rescue workers unable to contact Eight people on the roller coaster were safely rescued. On May 28, the Iron Shark roller coaster at Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas, stopped 100 feet in the air due to a malfunction, and all eight passengers were rescued after an hours-long ordeal. According to NBC News, Pleasure Pier Chief Operating Officer Terry Turney said in a statement that the fire department was called shortly after 5 p.m. local time after the ride “failed during its initial ascent.” “However, as designed, we immediately…

Published May 30, 2026May 30, 2026Saturday’s grueling match ended 1-1 after extra time.Paris Saint-Germain held their spirits high in the tough Champions League final, defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout to retain the title and solidify the French team’s place among Europe’s modern powerhouse teams.Arsenal defender Gabriel fired a spot-kick over Matvej Safonov’s crossbar at Budapest’s Puskas Arena. The failure confirmed that PSG will become the first club to retain the trophy since Real Madrid ended their three-year reign from 2016 to 2018.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listLong dismissed as unappealing underachievers despite vast resources, the Ligue…

Traders at work at the New York Stock Exchange on May 28, 2026. new york stock exchangeForget about two cities. For traders in the U.S. stock market, it’s two different worlds.If you’re tracking the index’s rise, S&P500it’s been slow and steady as volatility falls to its lowest level since January. CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) It hit 15.6 on Thursday, compared to 35 in March, when geopolitical concerns caused daily whiplash in the market.When you’re trading individual stocks, the roller coaster ride never stops, and in many cases, especially in tech stocks, it only gets crazier.CBOE’s S&P 500 component volatility index,…

On Friday, a federal judge in Virginia temporarily blocked the Justice Department from taking further action to create or spend money from the so-called anti-weaponization fund, one of three lawsuits challenging the proceeds.Judge Leonie Brinkema said she will hold a hearing June 12 in U.S. District Court in Alexandria on whether to uphold the Justice Department’s injunction against the $1.8 billion fund.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said earlier this month that the fund would be created as part of President Donald Trump’s settlement of a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over leaks of tax records by IRS…

No matter where you travel this summer, packing the right things in your suitcase and carry-on can make or break your trip before you even reach your destination. That’s why we’ve shopped around to find the best products you actually need to take with you on your travels. These editor-approved picks will not only help you stay organized, look great, and avoid clutter the next time you travel, but they’ll also give you useful tools to save time and space every time you travel. This is extremely valuable. No matter where you go on your summer vacation, it’s essential to…

Tho Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, speaks during the opening of the National Assembly in Hanoi on April 6, 2026. Vietnamese parliamentarians will elect Communist Party General Secretary Tho Lam as president on April 7, 2026, and Lam will become head of state and general secretary of the ruling party, the Speaker of the National Assembly announced. (Photo credit: AFP via Getty Images)- | AFP | Getty ImagesVietnam’s President Tho Lam says the Asia-Pacific region is not about the presence or absence of major powers, but rather the “responsible engagement” of all parties. Lam Zheng, who…

The golden age of Microsoft’s Github Copilot appears to be over, at least for this little guy. The company is switching its pricing structure from a flat subscription fee to a token-based system that could potentially charge users significantly higher fees. While large businesses may still have that extra headroom, small businesses and their employees may be wondering how to balance their monthly budgets. The change, which will take place on June 1st, means users will be charged based on the number of tokens they consume while working, rather than a low flat fee based on requests. Some financially strapped…