Eight injured as driver in Italian city runs over pedestrians
Eight injured as driver in Italian city runs over pedestrians - CNA
Security camera footage broadcast by Italian media showed a car being driven at high speed into a city centre street packed with pedestrians and cyclists.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/eight-injured-driver-in-italian-city-runs-over-pedestrians-6126126
China signals tariff cuts, advances in farm market access after Trump-Xi summit
China signals tariff cuts, advances in farm market access after Trump-Xi summit - CNA
Market watchers expect a 10 percent cut in soybean tariffs, which could allow private Chinese crushers to resume purchases that were largely sidelined during last year's US harvest, when state crop traders were the only buyers.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/china-signals-tariff-cuts-advances-in-farm-market-access-after-trump-xi-summit-6125886
The haves and have nots of the AI gold rush
The haves and have nots of the AI gold rush | TechCrunch
The vibes around the current AI boom aren't great, even in the tech industry.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/16/the-haves-and-have-nots-of-the-ai-gold-rush/
Hundreds of diplomats fired by Trump in 'unprecedented' move amid global crisis: report
Hundreds of diplomats fired by Trump in 'unprecedented' move amid global crisis: report - Raw Story
Hundreds of diplomats are being forced out of their jobs by the Trump administration despite ongoing crises around the world, according to a new report. According to CNN, the State Department finalized the firing of nearly 250 foreign service officers via email on Friday. "Your reduction in for..
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-firing-diplomats/
Marketing operating system Nectar Social raises $30M Series A led by Menlo
Marketing operating system Nectar Social raises $30M Series A led by Menlo | TechCrunch
AI-powered marketing platform Nectar Social announced Thursday that it raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was created alongside Anthropic.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/16/marketing-operating-system-nectar-social-raises-30m-series-a-in-round-led-by-menlo/
Research repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the work
Research repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the work | TechCrunch
ArXiv is doing more to crack down on the careless use of large language models in scientific papers.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/16/research-repository-arxiv-will-ban-authors-for-a-year-if-they-let-ai-do-all-the-work/
Maldives rescue diver dies in search for missing Italians
Maldives rescue diver dies in search for missing Italians - CNA
The University of Genoa said the victims included a marine biology professor, her daughter and two young researchers.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/maldives-rescue-diver-dies-in-search-missing-italians-6126016
UK's ex-health minister Streeting says will run to replace PM Keir Starmer
UK's ex-health minister Streeting says will run to replace PM Keir Starmer - CNA
Whoever leads the ruling party, which has a big majority in Britain's parliament, will by default become prime minister.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/uks-ex-health-minister-streeting-says-will-run-replace-pm-keir-starmer-6125966
Trump's 'expansive ambitions' falling apart after a year of crippling losses: WaPo
Trump's 'expansive ambitions' falling apart after a year of crippling losses: WaPo - Raw Story
Donald Trump’s return from Beijing without any provable examples of successful negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping was yet another sign that, whatever lofty plans he had in store for the second year of his second term, they are easier to boast about than achieve.According to analysis by t..
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-losses/
Iran state TV says European countries in talks with Tehran for Hormuz transit
Iran state TV says European countries in talks with Tehran for Hormuz transit - CNA
Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on Feb 28.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-state-tv-says-european-countries-in-talks-tehran-hormuz-transit-6125961
Trump’s 'surprise admission' on Iran handed their negotiators a gift: MS NOW
Trump’s 'surprise admission' on Iran handed their negotiators a gift: MS NOW - Raw Story
Donald Trump's reported desperation to end the Iran war is allowing Tehran's leaders to take a harder negotiating line — and a candid admission the president made on Fox News this week handed Iranian negotiators a significant strategic gift.According to MS NOW's Zeeshan Aleem, during an ..
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-iran-weakness-2676904149/
Chargers OC McDaniel in NFL accelerator program
Chargers OC Mike McDaniel part of NFL's accelerator program - ESPN
The NFL's revamped accelerator program features several notable head coaching and general manager candidates -- and even a head coach from 2025 in Mike McDaniel.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48787734/chargers-oc-mike-mcdaniel-part-nfl-accelerator-program
Semenyo wins FA Cup for treble-chasing Man City
Chelsea 0-1 Man City (May 16, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN
Expert recap and game analysis of the Chelsea vs. Manchester City English Fa Cup game from May 16, 2026 on ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/401867655
Top moments and more from the third round
PGA Championship 2026: Best shots, moments and more from the third round - ESPN
Here are the best sights and sounds from the third round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/48783284/pga-championship-2026-third-round-sights-sounds-best-shots
Looking ahead to the weekend at the PGA Championsh...
Looking ahead to the weekend at the 2026 PGA Championship - ESPN
Is Scottie Scheffler now the favorite? Will Aronimink continue to play hard this weekend? We break down the big questions ahead of the final two rounds of the PGA Championship.
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/48776544/looking-ahead-weekend-2026-pga-championship-aronimink
The offline desk gadget that actually got me to sit up straight
The offline desk gadget that actually got me to sit up straight | TechCrunch
Deep Care's $350 device is pricy, but it runs offline and helps you improve your posture and movement habits
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/16/the-offline-desk-gadget-that-actually-got-me-to-sit-up-straight/
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman reportedly takes charge of product strategy
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman reportedly takes charge of product strategy | TechCrunch
OpenAI's latest shakeup comes as the company reportedly plans to combine ChatGPT and its programming product Codex.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/16/openai-co-founder-greg-brockman-reportedly-takes-charge-of-product-strategy/
GOP civil war growing as party 'splinters' over Israel ties: report
GOP civil war growing as party 'splinters' over Israel ties: report - Raw Story
A significant schism is emerging within the Republican Party over the extent to which the United States should support Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — with a substantial number of MAGA voters showing unwavering loyalty while non-MAGA conservatives increasingly question America's c..
https://www.rawstory.com/gop-israel-schism/
$60B AI chip darling Cerebras almost died early on, burning $8M a month
$60B AI chip darling Cerebras almost died early on, burning $8M a month | TechCrunch
Cerebras Systems was 2026's biggest tech IPO so far. But years ago, it burned through hundreds of millions working on a chip many believed impossible.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/16/60b-ai-chip-darling-cerebras-almost-died-early-on-burning-8m-a-month/
PGA joins Masters, U.S. Open with $20M purse
PGA Championship joins Masters, U.S. Open with $20M-plus purse - ESPN
The PGA Championship is joining the Masters and U.S. Open in the $20 million-plus purse club.
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/48786238/pga-championship-joins-masters-us-open-20m-plus-purse
Clark proud of 3-point breakthrough in OT loss
Fever's Caitlin Clark finds 3-point stroke late to force OT - ESPN
Fever star Caitlin Clark took three quarters to find her groove before carrying Indiana into overtime with a score-tying triple with 3.1 seconds left in regulation.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/48783551/fever-star-caitlin-clark-finds-3-point-stroke-late-forces-ot-vs-mystics
Spurs oust Wolves in rout, set up clash with OKC
Spurs oust Wolves in Game 6 blowout, get OKC in West finals - ESPN
Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper accounted for nearly half of the Spurs' scoring in a series-clinching 139-109 win over the Timberwolves to set up a Western Conference finals clash with the Thunder.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48783917/spurs-oust-wolves-game-6-blowout-get-okc-conference-finals
Users turn to jailbreaking their older Kindles as Amazon ends support
Users turn to jailbreaking their older Kindles as Amazon ends support | TechCrunch
It may be possible to jailbreak an older, end-of-support Kindle and continue adding books to it. But doing so carries risks.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/16/users-turn-to-jailbreaking-their-older-kindles-as-amazon-ends-support/
Israel confirms Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike
Israel confirms Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike - CNA
Israel's military said Ezzedine Al-Haddad was "one of the last senior commanders in Hamas' military wing who directed the planning and execution of the October 7th massacre".
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/hamas-military-wing-commander-ezzedine-al-haddad-killed-israel-airstrike-6125636
How to Control Everything on Your Phone With Your Voice (iOS and Android)
How to Control Everything on Your Phone With Your Voice (iOS and Android) | WIRED
Go fully hands-free with these tips for Android and iOS.
https://www.wired.com/story/control-everything-on-your-phone-with-your-voice-ios-android/
Old Oil and Gas Wells Could Find Second Life Producing Clean Energy
Old Oil and Gas Wells Could Find Second Life Producing Clean Energy | WIRED
States across the US are looking to take major sources of pollution and use them to generate much-needed power.
https://www.wired.com/story/oil-wells-second-life-clean-energy/
Hamas official says military chief has died after Israel says it targeted him
Hamas official says military chief has died after Israel says it targeted him - CNA
Earlier, witnesses in Gaza City said that mosques had announced Izz al-Din al-Haddad's "martyrdom".
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/hamas-military-wing-commander-izz-al-din-al-haddad-killed-israel-airstrike-6125636
Cybercriminal Twins Caught After They Forgot to Turn Off Microsoft Teams Recording
Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex
Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex | WIRED
“I’ve got one hand on the keyboard, one hand down below,” an artist who role-plays with their chatbot tells WIRED. But some asexual advocates aren’t thrilled about the association.
https://www.wired.com/story/some-asexual-people-are-using-ai-companions-for-intimacy-without-the-sex/
Asteroid 2026 JH2 Is About to Fly Right Past Earth—Relatively Speaking
Asteroid 2026 JH2 Is About to Fly Right Past Earth—Relatively Speaking | WIRED
On May 18, an asteroid about the size of Chicago’s Cloud Gate will fly four times closer to Earth than the moon.
https://www.wired.com/story/asteroid-2026-jh2-is-about-to-fly-right-past-the-earth-relatively-speaking/
