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If Gianluca Prestiani is selected for the World Cup squad, he could miss Argentina’s first two group games.Published May 6, 2026May 6, 2026Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni faces the prospect of missing the opening World Cup after FIFA extended his six-game ban for homophobic behavior with global implications.”The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend globally the six-match suspension imposed by UEFA on SL Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni,” a FIFA spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.”The sanction has been extended in accordance with Article 70 of the FIFA Disciplinary Law.”The Benfica player was suspended by UEFA for making a slur…

It’s been 3 days. It’s all about deciding not only whether you attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, but also who you attend at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13th to 15th, and how much credibility you take from this opportunity. Currently, when you buy one pass, you get 50% off a second pass of the same type of ticket. This offer ends on May 8th at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Then prices go up, and without the coverage, visibility, and presence that actually makes the experience worthwhile, the cost of appearing goes up too. Because at some point, what determines…

NVIDIA, a chipmaker at the center of the artificial intelligence boom, partners with a glass manufacturer corning Three new advanced manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Texas focused on optical technology for the world’s most valuable semiconductor company. The companies said in a joint press release Wednesday that the plants will create at least 3,000 jobs and increase Corning’s U.S. optical product manufacturing capacity tenfold. Financial terms were not disclosed. Corning stock soared 17% on the news. Nvidia stock rose about 2%.The deal gives Nvidia the right to invest up to $2.7 billion in Corning. Nvidia has warrants to buy…

Sen. Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, gives an opening statement during the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee’s confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve Chairman, at the Dirksen Senate Building in Washington, DC, on April 21, 2026. Andrew Harnik | Getty ImagesSenate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott said Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was making a “grave mistake” by remaining on the Fed’s board of governors after his term as the central bank’s head ended.”He’s breaking 75 years of precedent. Every time a new…

Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures as he departs after a reception with business leaders and the US president on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, January 21, 2026.Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty ImagesFor the first time in at least 30 years, apple The company spends more than 10 cents of every dollar it makes on research and development, one of the strongest signs that the iPhone maker is pouring money into its artificial intelligence ambitions.Apple’s research and development spending reached 10.3% of sales in the March quarter, up from 7.6% in the previous quarter…

Beijing — Iran’s top diplomat’s visit to Beijing, days before U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Chinese capital, shines a spotlight on an important issue: Can China play the role of peace broker in the U.S.-Iranian conflict? Both Tehran and Washington are seeking relief, as a fragile ceasefire and stop-start diplomacy have so far failed to permanently end a war that threatens to cripple the global economy. And in any case, Beijing is theoretically the obvious candidate to take on the task. China has long been a close diplomatic and economic ally of Iran, with its allegiance based on…

Published May 6, 2026May 6, 2026The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 to take a 1-0 lead in the NBA Western Conference semifinal series.The reigning NBA champions’ balanced offensive performance and solid defensive display were enough to seal the victory against the Lakers, who got off to a strong start but fell behind in the final three quarters on Tuesday.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listChet Holmgren led the Thunder with 24 points and 12 rebounds, and current NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell each added 18 points.”We were a little choppy,…

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins speaks with members of the media after ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 2, 2025 in New York City, USA. Eduardo Munoz | ReutersU.S. regulators are moving forward with a proposal that would allow public companies to do away with quarterly earnings reports, upholding a twice-yearly disclosure system long championed by President Donald Trump.The Securities and Exchange Commission has formally proposed rule changes that would allow companies to file semi-annual reports on a new Form 10-S instead of the traditional quarterly 10-Q. Companies will…

Duchess Kate is planning her first official overseas visit since recovering from cancer. Kensington Palace says the British royal family will travel to Italy next week for a two-day solo stint with the Royal Foundation Early Childhood Education Centre. Kate launched the foundation in 2021 to raise awareness of the impact that early childhood experiences have on later life outcomes. Between Wednesday and Thursday next week, the princess will spend time in the northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia to explore internationally leading approaches to supporting young children and their caregivers, the palace said in a statement shared with CNN…

Infantino said the eye-popping prices reflected demand for the World Cup in the United States, amid growing criticism from fans.Published May 6, 2026May 6, 2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying soccer’s international governing body was obligated to take advantage of a U.S. law that allows tickets to be resold for thousands of dollars above face value.Infantino, who spoke at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, said the eye-popping prices reflected demand for watching the World Cup.FIFA has come under intense criticism over World Cup ticket prices, with fan group Football Supporters Europe…