Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Snowflake, Best Buy, Kohl's, Dollar Tree & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Sex? ‘Non, merci’: New poll finds young French women place less importance on sexual relations

According to a new study by the French Institute of Public Opinion, Gen Z women generally place less importance on sex and are more open about masturbating. As for being in a relationship without having sex? More than half of young women don’t rule it out as an option.

Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports

TOKYO, May 28 - Japan and the Philippines said on Thursday they would begin talks on an agreement to share classified information to allow Tokyo to step up transfers of military equipment to Manila, including warships.

Google engineer charged in alleged $1.2mn Polymarket insider trading scheme

A Google engineer has been arrested for allegedly using his employer's secret search trend data to win $1.2mn on Polymarket as landmark case tests whether prediction markets are subject to the same rules as Wall Street.

Five arrests as Portuguese police investigate alleged corruption within Socialist Party

A police statement said 37 individuals have been named as suspects.

Adequate potassium management is key to maximizing cotton yield and fiber quality, researchers reiterate

With the 2026 cotton planting season in full swing, research out of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station provides a fresh reminder of the importance of sufficient potassium for cotton lint yield and quality.

Fire rips through dormitory at girl's school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students

There have been many devastating school fires in Kenya, where boarding schools are common as a colonial legacy of missionaries and British rule.

Korban with a ‘kampung’ feel: More S’porean Muslims head to Johor for Hari Raya Haji ritual

Besides the atmosphere across the Causeway, livestock farmers also cited reasons such as tighter rules in Singapore.

The generation of massive Schrödinger cat states using ultracold atoms

Quantum mechanics is a physics framework that describes how matter and energy behave at an extremely small scale, specifically at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles. An effect predicted by the laws of quantum mechanics is superposition, which entails that particles can

Dalai Lama attends swearing‑in of Tibetan government‑in‑exile in India

Penpa Tsering, the head of Tibet’s government‑in‑exile, was sworn in for a second term at a ceremony in Dharamshala, India, attended by the Dalai Lama.

Philippines, Japan committed to bolstering maritime security: Marcos

Gemini for Google Home can now use your cameras to trigger automations

Google Home is rolling out a new Gemini-powered automation feature that can trigger smart home routines based on what your security cameras can see. This is one of several updates announced yesterday for Gemini for Home, including enhanced voice command support and general

Did the EU-Mercosur trade agreement allow ‘worm-infested’ Brazilian coffee into Europe?

Posts by French and Polish politicians have falsely connected a rejected shipment of Brazilian coffee to the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

Sting Brings Reimagined ‘The Last Ship’ to London’s West End

Sting will star in a newly adapted production of his musical “The Last Ship” at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London from Sept. 22 to Oct. 3, produced by Karl Sydow, with Barney Norris contributing a new book. Leo Warner directs, with 59 – a Journey studio – handling set and

Three tankers reportedly attacked by drones in Black Sea, shipping agency says

ISTANBUL, May 28 (Reuters) - Drone attacks were reported on three tankers in the Black Sea on Thursday near Turkey's northern coast, shipping agency Tribeca said. The tanker James II, sailing under the Palau flag and in ballast, was some 50 miles (80 km) north of the Turkeli

New fences can save restored saltmarsh, research suggests

Saltmarsh is disappearing from coastlines around the world, and while brushwood fencing can help bring it back, a new study has found it only works if the fences are kept in good repair. Around 46% of the world's saltmarsh has been lost or damaged, and restoring it is not

Who’s on top of Trump’s 2028 revenge list

In today's issue: ▪ Trump’s next possible targets for retribution ▪ U.S.-Iran deal in limbo ▪ “60 Minutes” correspondent not renewed ▪ Another Hamas leader killed President Trump’s 2026 revenge tour within the GOP is largely complete after helping oust Texas Sen. John Cornyn

Is Trump fleeing Armageddon?

Conventionally speaking, Iran is not winning. Nonetheless, Iran –– as it has for decades –– defines winning differently.

Dell lands $9.7bn Pentagon contract just weeks after Trump said 'go out and buy'

Dell Technologies has secured a $9.7 billion (€8.3bn) defence contract to supply Microsoft software across the entire US military, just weeks after US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the company at the White House.

Viral ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice and sent to zoo

Bangladesh's national zoo has taken custody of a rare albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump", sparing the animal from sacrifice during Eid al-Adha celebrations.

Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station

The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss man, has been arrested, police say, as areas around the station are cordoned off.

At Cannes, a Russian director urged Putin to end the war. Cue a Ukrainian eye roll.

Andrei Zvyagintsev urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the “bloodbath”  — but in Ukraine his remarks elicited ridicule and frustration.

Better than AI slop and piracy: Spotify co-CEO’s stance on new AI-generated music feature

Spotify’s latest move to allow AI-generated music on its platform has led to widespread concerns about human artists being pushed out and royalty dilution.

Transcript: Trump Blurts Out Surprise Midterm Admission as GOP Panics

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 28 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump just uttered an

Global Game Jam launches micro-grant program to support indies and emerging talent

The non-profit organization wants to unite indie studios with aspiring professionals by facilitating paid micro-projects.

Donkey Kong 64 is coming to Nintendo Classics on Switch Online

Rare's only 3D Donkey Kong platformer will be added for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers next week.

How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines

By Alexander Dziadosz, Nazih Osseiran and Catherine Cartier SIDON/BEIRUT, May 28 (Reuters) - The ceasefire agreed in Lebanon last month has brought little respite for civilians, who are being driven from a steadily expanding swathe of the country by a relentless Israeli

Exclusive-Pentagon says US military personnel are reportedly being targeted using location data

By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an illustration of how the global surveillance economy is shaping the battlefield.

China’s Defence Minister to skip Shangri-La Dialogue for second year

Beijing said it is sending a delegation of “experts and scholars” to the security forum.

Three people injured in stabbing at Swiss train station

The incident took place at Winterthur train station shortly after 8:30 am.

Pakistan commuters switch to EV scooters as petrol prices soar

The shift towards electric bikes has accelerated following sharp increases in fuel prices linked to volatility in global oil markets amid tensions in the Middle East.

Valve hikes Steam Deck prices by more than 40%, blaming rising costs

The gaming giant said the handheld had not changed but the rise reflected "the current state of component costs"

Cannes Palme d’Or Winner ‘Fjord,’ Grand Prix Pick ‘Minotaur’ Head to India With Impact Films (EXCLUSIVE)

India’s Impact Films has pulled off a rare double at Cannes, with both the Palme d’Or winner and the Grand Prix winner – Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord” and Andrei Zvyagintsev’s “Minotaur” – having been acquired for South Asian distribution before the festival opened. “Fjord,”

US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say

The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.

Norovirus cases at Attikon hospital in Greece: Management says situation under control

All the prescribed monitoring and infection-prevention protocols have been activated, and nine cases have been detected so far, authorities said.

Victims of cheaters in Marvel Rivals will be refunded all the ranked points they lost if they report them thanks to NetEase's new Anti-Cheat Rank Compensation System

The hunt for cheaters begins.

EU fines Chinese e-commerce giant Temu €200 million for dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers

An investigation by the European Commission said the Chinese e-commerce site had inadequate risk assessments, after investigators found dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers were available on its platform.

EU regional funds can be used to address energy crisis, Commissioner Fitto says

Cohesion funds, worth up to €160bn, could be redeployed to ease Europe's energy crisis, the Commissioner told EU ministers in a letter.

La Roja to wear Loewe at 2026 and 2030 World Cups

Spain's national football team has entered into a four-year partnership with Loewe, the Spanish luxury fashion house.

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 to Open Italy’s Taormina Film Festival With Stars Steve Toussaint, Bethany Antonia and More Attending (EXCLUSIVE)

The Italian premiere of the first episode of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” Season 3 has been set as opener of Italy’s upcoming Taormina Film Festival that will run June 10-14 in the Sicilian sea resort. “House of the Dragon” stars Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon), Harry

Vietnam President To Lam to meet Singapore leaders during state visit, speak at Shangri-La Dialogue

This is Mr Lam’s first visit to Singapore as the president of Vietnam.

Life recombined

In the early 1970s, genetic engineers launched the most controversial revolution in science since the atomic bomb - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon

“In Minor Keys” Is the Biennale’s Crown Jewel

Also, Aruna d’Souza interviews Australian Pavilion artist Khaled Sabsabi.

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'The book is in the future, but everything is seeded from our present'

Helen Phillips, winner of the Climate Fiction prize for her novel Hum, on if stories can make a difference, her anxieties and writing about the climate

Scientists unlock evolution of gigantism in Scottish island wrens

A new study of British wrens has provided new insights into the inner workings of "island syndromes," according to research led by the University of Birmingham. The paper, published in the Evolutionary Journal of the Linnean Society, reveals that different subspecies of island

Trump Quietly Weakened Heat Rules​ Just in Time for a Broiling Summer

Summer is just getting started, and people are already dying. Western Europe is sweltering through a climate-fueled “ heat dome ” that has trapped hot air from London to Spain, where temperatures have broken new records and surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Seven people are

Siri Hustvedt’s Revelatory Examination of Grief

In volume six of In Search of Lost Time , Proust, with trademark acuity, notices that when our loved ones die, they don’t die for us immediately, if ever, but rather transform into a kind of aura —something like a ghost—and it is through this aura that they remain alive for us

Flickering Enlightenment

Attacked by the Left and Right, the Enlightenment can only be saved through use of its greatest legacy: permanent critique - by Eliane Glaser Read on Aeon

China’s tech rise is creating a new kind of tourism

Foreign visitors are flocking to China’s factories and AI startups in search of the next technological breakthrough.