Consumer prices rose 3.8% annually in April, the highest since May 2023
The consumer price index was expected to increase by 3.7% annually in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
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Microsoft Fires Head Of Israel Office Amid Probe And BDS Boycott Targetting Xbox
The tech giant was investigating claims its cloud servers were part of surveillance operations targeting Palestinians
Police in Johor detain 3 over shooting in Skudai that killed 1
The police are still determining the motive for the murder of the 27-year-old victim, who worked in Singapore.
US inflation hits three-year high of 3.8%, driven up by surging energy costs
The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.
eBay rejects GameStop acquisition offer
Following GameStop's offer to buy eBay, the latter has firmly rejected the acquisition proposal.
Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight’ Director Mohamed Diab Talks Upcoming Arab Blockbuster ‘Asad’ With Superstar Mohamed Ramadan Who ‘Gave It His All’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Egyptian director Mohamed Diab, who made a splash at Cannes in 2016 with Islamic fundamentalism-themed thriller “Clash” and more recently helmed Marvel’s “Moon Knight” miniseries, is set for a wide Middle East release of his historical epic “Asad,” toplining Arab megastar
Dolphin Launches Publishing Imprint With Copper Books for Talent Across 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Dolphin is launching a new publishing imprint that will be exclusively available to the entertainment marketing and production company’s clients across its brands, including 42West, The Door and Shore Fire Media. Created in partnership with Copper Books, works published under
Taiwan president thanks US for help in strengthening defences
COPENHAGEN, May 12 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday expressed his thanks to the U.S. for its help in strengthening the island's defences and said Taipei would not give in to pressure, ahead of a summit between the U.S. and Chinese leaders in Beijing this week.
eBay shoots down 'neither credible nor attractive' $56 billion GameStop offer from CEO who says 'I'm not going away. I'm a pain in the ass'
You didn't win this auction.
EU tobacco policy row intensifies as scientists accuse Brussels of ignoring evidence on harm reduction
A fierce debate over the future of European tobacco policy is intensifying after European Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi (pictured) suggested that alternative nicotine products such as vapes, heated tobacco devices and nicotine pouches may cause the “same level of damage”
Why are antennas on Russian diplomatic buildings sparking concern in Europe?
Austria recently expelled three Russian diplomats over alleged espionage activities in Vienna. Researchers, journalists and former intelligence officials say that antenna systems on Russian diplomatic buildings could be the source of the worry.
‘Fatherland’ Producer Our Films and Paris-Based Entourage Ventures Forge Pact on Titles Produced in Tandem With Mubi
Paris-based firm Entourage Ventures has forged a strategic agreement with Italy’s Mediawan-owned Our Films — which is at Cannes as producer of Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Fatherland” — to invest in films that they produce in partnership with global streamer Mubi. The partnership
Spotify Launches ‘Party of the Year’ Campaign for Users to Revisit Listening Habits
Spotify is celebrating its 20th anniversary by launching a fan experience looking back on listening habits throughout the years, like something akin to a personalized time capsule. The streaming service rolled out “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)” on the Spotify app on
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gets new Mineru's Construct amiibo in September
Nintendo has revealed a posable new amiibo for TOTK that will reward Link with a special new paraglider fabric
Live updates: Hegseth, Caine return to Hill as Trump heads to China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be on Capitol Hill for budget hearings in both chambers on Tuesday morning. The testimony comes as President Trump’s snap decision to pull 5,000 U.S. troops out of Germany isn’t moving the needle in pushing European nations to enter the U.S.
What we know about the presumed hantavirus patient zero
A Dutch ornithologist is suspected of being the “patient zero” in the hantavirus outbreak that has spread among passengers aboard a cruise ship. But how and where did he come into contact with the virus?
Trump Justice Department subpoenas news outlets over war coverage
The US Justice Department has reportedly subpoenaed The Wall Street Journal and other news outlets at the urging of President Donald Trump, who has complained incessantly about coverage of his Iran war. The Journal reported Monday that it received grand jury subpoenas dated
Africa: From Bureaucracy to Bytes - Digitalization Reshaping Tanzania's Procurement Future for Economic Growth
[World Bank] Public procurement reform rarely makes headlines. But when a single digital system begins to demonstrably reduce costs, shorten timelines, and open up contracting opportunities to a wider pool of businesses--all within three years--it is worth examining how it
How the Oldenburg Film Fest Turned Marketing Into an Art
The scrappy German indie fest doesn’t just champion maverick cinema — it makes it. From DIY spoof trailers to subversive Cannes campaigns, Oldenburg’s promotions are as fearless as the films it shows.
Amazon orders Fourth Wing fantasy series adaptation
Amazon Prime Video has given a series order to Fourth Wing, a fantasy adaptation based on the best-selling novel by Rebecca Yarros.
Singapore, Indonesia seeking to deepen cooperation as both mark 60 years of diplomatic ties in 2027
On a visit to Indonesia, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan also thanked the search and rescue personnel who retrieved the bodies of victims, including two Singaporeans, who died on Mount Dukono on May 8.
How solar and wind projects are accelerating the energy transition
Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition.
Trump’s rollback of toxic gas rules limits EPA’s authority to protect public health, analysis says
Ethylene oxide (EtO) is about 60 times more carcinogenic than believed in 2006, research finds A new Trump administration plan to rescind 2024 regulations for toxic ethylene oxide (EtO) pollution more broadly aims to limit the Environmental Protection Agency ’s authority to
Magic’s Foundations Commander decks look perfect for new players
Whatever your choice of color, these new Commander decks offer a great starting point.
Work songs can improve team coordination, study finds
Work songs, musical pieces designed to be performed or sung while working, have been widely documented across various cultures and in different historical periods. For instance, people in different nations have been known to sometimes sing together while rowing, sailing,
Watch live: Hegseth, Caine testify before House on Iran, defense budget
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday morning on the President Trump's fiscal 2027 $1.5 trillion budget request for the Pentagon. The hearing comes as the fragile U.S.-Iran
The Who’s Roger Daltrey Sets Tour Dates for ‘Possibly’ His Last Solo U.S. Trek
The shows, dubbed A Great Night Out, will kick off this summer in Arizona
The Movement: Primaries affirm Trump's grip on GOP, but key tests are ahead
Some of the biggest primary battles of the year have reaffirmed President Trump’s grip on Republicans, despite the party facing tough midterm odds — but more tests are coming. Trump’s endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) for Senate last week, and an apparent offer to
The Clippening
"'Clippers' cut up podcasts, videos, and events into infinite shorter versions. How long can they ride the algorithms?"
Our nation’s capital — Trump’s sandbox
President Trump has been treating Washington as his personal property, making radical changes to the city and renaming historic buildings after himself, while also proposing expensive and unnecessary projects, all in an attempt to rebrand the nation's capital in his honor.
Capitol agenda: Trump officials pitch GOP on ballroom funds
A growing number of Republicans are complaining funding President Donald Trump's ballroom security sends a tone-deaf message as voters struggle with higher gas and grocery prices.
'Smear campaign': Ushuaia rejects claims it was ground zero for Hantavirus outbreak
A landfill in Ushuaia, Argentina, is suspected to be the source of the hantavirus outbreak. Local authorities reject the theory, saying the province never recorded a case of the hantavirus.
Global trade’s next top priority: Bypassing the Hormuz chokepoint
Global shipping firms are redesigning trade routes as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt supply chains, raise costs and expose the vulnerability of global commerce to geopolitical conflict.
Noctua's iconic beige and brown PC fan now comes in a slightly less iconic all-black version for PC builders who can't stand the original colour
It's a bit more versatile but a bit less interesting to me.
