Pakistan official says two Indian jets shot down after India missile attack

Tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan have sharply escalated after India launched missile strikes on what it called “terrorist camps” in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, in response to a deadly militant attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir that killed 26 people. Pakistan says the strikes hit civilian areas, killing eight, and retaliated by shooting down five Indian planes and launching its own strikes. Both sides deny targeting … Continue reading Pakistan official says two Indian jets shot down after India missile attack

Cisco, UPS, other companies adjusting workforce as they embrace AI

Several major companies—including Duolingo, UPS, Klarna, Cisco, and Intuit—are restructuring and reducing staff as they shift toward increased use of AI. Duolingo declared itself “AI-first,” planning to reduce contractor use and evaluate employees on AI skills. UPS is cutting 20,000 jobs while adopting more automation, though it claims AI isn’t directly replacing workers. Klarna’s AI chatbot now handles tasks once done by 700 employees, Fox … Continue reading Cisco, UPS, other companies adjusting workforce as they embrace AI

Credit Suisse to pay $511 million for helping U.S. taxpayers hide over $4 billion overseas

Credit Suisse Services AG pleaded guilty to a criminal conspiracy for helping wealthy Americans hide over $4 billion in offshore accounts, resulting in a $511 million settlement. The Swiss bank also entered a non-prosecution agreement related to U.S. accounts held at its Singapore branch. Between 2014 and 2023, Credit Suisse helped U.S. clients evade taxes by maintaining undeclared accounts, violating a 2014 plea agreement. The … Continue reading Credit Suisse to pay $511 million for helping U.S. taxpayers hide over $4 billion overseas

Waymo plans to double robotaxi production at Arizona plant by end of 2026

Waymo and Magna International plan to double robotaxi production at their Mesa, Arizona plant by 2026. The facility will assemble over 2,000 Jaguar I-PACE robotaxis and later add the more advanced Geely Zeekr RT vehicles with 6th-generation Waymo Driver technology. The plant, which opened in October, will have the capacity to produce tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles annually. Waymo already operates a fleet of … Continue reading Waymo plans to double robotaxi production at Arizona plant by end of 2026

Ford suspends 2025 guidance amid $2.5 billion tariff impact

Ford Motor exceeded Wall Street’s expectations for the first quarter but suspended its 2025 financial guidance due to an anticipated $2.5 billion impact from President Trump’s tariffs. The company plans to offset $1 billion of those costs but warned of risks, including supply chain disruptions and future tariff increases. Ford’s first-quarter revenue dropped 5% to $40.7 billion, with a nearly 90% decline in EBIT for … Continue reading Ford suspends 2025 guidance amid $2.5 billion tariff impact

Trump administration offers $1,000 to illegal immigrants to leave US

The Trump administration has launched a new “self-deportation” program offering $1,000 and travel assistance to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the U.S. via a new app called CBP Home. The initiative aims to cut deportation costs and reduce detentions, with DHS stating the payout is only issued after confirmed departure. Critics warn the program is misleading and could harm future legal reentry prospects, The Guardian … Continue reading Trump administration offers $1,000 to illegal immigrants to leave US

Romania’s PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu resigned after his coalition’s candidate lost in the presidential election’s first round, which was dominated by far-right leader George Simion, who won 41% of the vote. Ciolacu’s resignation ends the pro-Western coalition, though ministers will stay on until a new majority forms after the May 18 run-off between Simion and centrist Nicusor Dan. Simion’s rise reflects voter frustration over economic … Continue reading Romania’s PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote

All cardinals who will elect new pope arrive in Vatican City ahead of conclave

All 133 eligible cardinals have arrived at the Vatican for the conclave to elect a new pope, set to begin Wednesday in the Sistine Chapel. The race to succeed Pope Francis, who died last month, is wide open, with some cardinals favoring continuity with his progressive reforms and others pushing for a return to traditional doctrine. Discussions have highlighted divisions within the Church and the … Continue reading All cardinals who will elect new pope arrive in Vatican City ahead of conclave

Mexico’s president blocks plan to send US troops across border

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she rejected a proposal from former U.S. President Donald Trump to send American troops into Mexico to combat drug trafficking, calling it a threat to national sovereignty. Her remarks came after a Wall Street Journal report detailed a tense phone call in which Trump pushed for greater U.S. military involvement. Sheinbaum emphasized, “Sovereignty is not for sale,” NPR has reported. Despite recent … Continue reading Mexico’s president blocks plan to send US troops across border

Schumer blasts Trump’s response on upholding the Constitution 

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Trump for saying he’s unsure whether he must uphold the Constitution regarding deportations, calling the comment “as un-American as it gets.” The remark came during a “Meet the Press” interview, where Trump said he was relying on his lawyers and disputed the Supreme Court’s directive to facilitate the return of a wrongfully deported man. Senator Chris Van Hollen … Continue reading Schumer blasts Trump’s response on upholding the Constitution 

Trump touts ‘very strong’ Alcatraz as Bureau of Prisons assessing reopening prison

President Trump has proposed reopening Alcatraz as a larger federal prison, prompting the Bureau of Prisons to begin assessing the idea. BOP Director William Marshall said the agency would “vigorously pursue” the president’s agenda, though critics point to the high cost and impracticality of restoring the facility, which closed in 1963. Experts note existing federal prisons already need $2 billion in repairs, and House Speaker … Continue reading Trump touts ‘very strong’ Alcatraz as Bureau of Prisons assessing reopening prison

3 killed, 5 injured after mass shooting at restaurant in Glendale, Arizona

Three people were killed and five others injured in a mass shooting Sunday night at a restaurant in Glendale, Arizona, near Phoenix. Police described the scene as chaotic and believe multiple shooters were involved. Several individuals have been detained for questioning, but no arrests have been made. Authorities are still investigating the motive and whether the victims knew each other, CNN has reported. The shooting … Continue reading 3 killed, 5 injured after mass shooting at restaurant in Glendale, Arizona

Diddy Jury to Decide if He Led Criminal Enterprise

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a federal trial on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, with jury selection beginning this week. Prosecutors allege that Combs led a decades-long criminal enterprise involving his employees, who they claim arranged drugs, prostitutes, and covered up violent assaults. The charges span alleged crimes since 2004, including kidnapping, bribery, obstruction, and sexual exploitation. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty, … Continue reading Diddy Jury to Decide if He Led Criminal Enterprise

At least 3 dead after boat overturns near San Diego

At least three people were killed and nine others remain missing after a small boat carrying 18 people overturned near San Diego on Monday. Four survivors were taken to local hospitals, while authorities, including the U.S. Coast Guard and San Diego Sheriff’s deputies, launched a large-scale search operation. The boat, identified as a panga—a small, open vessel commonly used for smuggling—capsized off the coast near … Continue reading At least 3 dead after boat overturns near San Diego

Dozens rescued from sinking yacht off Miami Beach

On May 3, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued 32 people from a 63-foot Lamborghini Tecnomar yacht that began sinking near Monument Island off the Miami coast. The vessel reportedly went vertical in the water as it took on water around 5 p.m. ET. Fortunately, all passengers were recovered safely and without injuries. Commercial salvage crews are working to recover the yacht, which authorities say does … Continue reading Dozens rescued from sinking yacht off Miami Beach

Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

A drone strike by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit a military airport in Port Sudan on Sunday, marking the first attack on the military-led government’s de facto capital. The strike caused limited damage and temporarily closed the airport. Sudan’s civil war, now in its second year, has killed an estimated 150,000 people and displaced 12 million, creating a massive humanitarian crisis. The RSF … Continue reading Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

U.K. probing possible link between two suspected state-sponsored Iranian plots

British authorities are investigating two likely state-sponsored plots involving mostly Iranian nationals, with eight arrests made across the UK. Three suspects were detained under a national security law for alleged ties to a foreign power. One plot appears to involve a planned terror attack on a specific site, though details remain undisclosed. The UK has faced 20 Iran-backed plots since 2022, often targeting dissidents, journalists, … Continue reading U.K. probing possible link between two suspected state-sponsored Iranian plots

Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion to Gaza offensive

The Israeli military has begun calling up tens of thousands of reservists to expand its operations in Gaza, aiming to defeat Hamas and secure the release of 59 remaining hostages. The renewed offensive, approved by Israel’s security cabinet, will target new areas and destroy Hamas infrastructure. Critics question Prime Minister Netanyahu’s goals, citing failed negotiations and the lack of a post-war plan. Aid agencies warn … Continue reading Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion to Gaza offensive

Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine

Thirteen miners in Peru were found dead after being kidnapped by a criminal gang trying to seize control of a gold mine owned by Poderosa in Pataz province. The miners had been sent to confront illegal miners but were taken hostage and later executed. The incident highlights a growing wave of violence and criminal activity targeting mining operations in Peru. Poderosa, which employs 8,000 people, … Continue reading Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine

Houthi rebels blitz Israel’s busiest airport with ballistic missile

Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, injuring at least eight people and marking a major escalation in regional tensions. The missile struck a grove near the airport’s access road despite Israeli attempts to intercept it. The airport briefly halted operations but reopened shortly after. Israeli leaders, including Defense Minister Israel Katz and former Defense Minister Benny Gantz, blamed Iran for … Continue reading Houthi rebels blitz Israel’s busiest airport with ballistic missile

Mysterious capital depicting menorahs found in 1,500-year-old Roman site in Jerusalem

A limestone capital decorated with menorahs, dating from a time when Jews were banned from Jerusalem by the Romans, will be displayed for the first time on Israel’s Independence Day. Discovered in 2020 during excavations in Jerusalem’s Motza neighborhood, the artifact was found upside down in a Byzantine structure dating to the 6th or 7th centuries CE. Experts believe the capital, which likely originated in … Continue reading Mysterious capital depicting menorahs found in 1,500-year-old Roman site in Jerusalem

NASA astronauts prep ISS for new solar arrays on spacewalk

On May 1, NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers completed the fifth all-female spacewalk in history, working for 5 hours and 44 minutes to move an antenna and prepare the International Space Station for new solar arrays. They began by assembling attachment hardware for the upcoming Rollout Solar Arrays, which will increase the station’s power capacity by up to 30%. The astronauts also relocated … Continue reading NASA astronauts prep ISS for new solar arrays on spacewalk

Soviet-era craft will plunge to Earth half-century after failed launch to Venus

A failed Soviet spacecraft, Kosmos 482, is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere around May 10 after more than 50 years in orbit. Originally launched in 1972 for a Venus mission, it never left Earth orbit due to a rocket malfunction. The half-ton capsule may survive reentry, though the risk to people is low, similar to that of being hit by a meteorite, the Associated Press … Continue reading Soviet-era craft will plunge to Earth half-century after failed launch to Venus

USA Buzzes China’s Military Satellites in Unfolding Space Rivalry

An American military satellite, USA 324, was recently observed making close passes near two Chinese satellites, TJS-16 and TJS-17, as tensions rise in a new space race. The U.S. Space Force’s satellite performed proximity maneuvers—just 7 to 10 miles away—to inspect the Chinese satellites, which are believed to have military surveillance roles despite being labeled as communications experiments. While the U.S. conducts such operations to … Continue reading USA Buzzes China’s Military Satellites in Unfolding Space Rivalry

Haunting moment robot attacks handlers in angry rampage as it tries to break free from restraints

CCTV footage from a factory captured a humanoid robot suddenly going berserk, flailing its arms and trying to break free from a crane, startling nearby workers and knocking over equipment. It’s unclear when or where it happened, but the incident sparked online jokes and concerns about robot behavior. The video surfaced weeks after humanoid robots participated in a historic half-marathon in Beijing, where 21 bots … Continue reading Haunting moment robot attacks handlers in angry rampage as it tries to break free from restraints