• Thu, 21 May 2026

• A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers
• Trump calls off plan to sign artificial intelligence order due to concern it could hurt the industry
• Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
• US stocks slip after oil prices rise and Nvidias latest profit report gets a yawn
• Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months
• Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution
• Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers
• United Nations top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty
• Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
• Taiwan prosecutors investigate 3 people over Nvidia chip smuggling to China
• US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty
• Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europes growth, boost inflation
• Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle

• Wed, 20 May 2026

• James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox
• House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening
• SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering
• Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand
• US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall
• Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser
• Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup
• Samsungs union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management
• US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant
• Six tax tips you should start thinking about now
• George Soros foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits
• Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
• Stephen Colberts long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void
• Battle of the family SUVs: Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride
• Demand soars for Israels battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct
• Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
• Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients citizenship in new immigration enforcement move

• Tue, 19 May 2026

• UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis
• Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients
• US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
• Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies
• Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon
• Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administrations new caps on federal student loans
• US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure
• Canadian miner Sherritt International stops plan to dissolve Cuban joint venture
• Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagons legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
• Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements
• Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows
• The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again
• Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal
• Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island
• Home Depot profit falls, but it tops expectations in the face of growing economic uncertainty
• OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed
• Busiest US commuter rail system to resume operations as deal reached to end strike
• Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on North Americas busiest commuter rail system
• Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

• Mon, 18 May 2026

• The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseths media restrictions
• Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide
• Federal court rejects Elon Musks claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
• Trump to announce an expansion of his discounted-drug website TrumpRx
• A new Swatch model is introduced, and a case study in overexcited drop culture plays out
• Brazilian court to rule on whether Belo Suns Amazon gold mine stays suspended
• Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply
• Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangiones trial in UnitedHealthcare CEOs killing
• NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US
• Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations
• Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
• Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case
• China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit
• Will White House correspondents dinner be rescheduled? Some say: Lets call the whole thing off
• Talks to end a strike shutting down the largest US commuter rail system will resume Monday

• Sun, 17 May 2026

• Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks
• Michael reclaims the top box office spot in its 4th weekend
• Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others
• North Americas largest commuter rail system remains shut a second day as Monday rush hour looms
• As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities
• Hawaiis worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market

• Sat, 16 May 2026

• Drones, bullets and cartel warfare fuel an invisible displacement crisis in Mexico
• Trumps description of Taiwan as a good negotiating chip with China raises anxieties
• Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation
• Argentinas beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soar

• Fri, 15 May 2026

• Trump and Boeing say China agreed to buy 200 aircraft, reopening a key market for the US planemaker
• Berkshire Hathaway triples Alphabet stake and invests in Delta and Macys under new CEO
• AP finishes US restructuring with round of 20 layoffs, part of strategic pivot from print journalism
• Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
• Powells tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation
• The Latest: After China visit, Trump says hes undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan
• Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social medias risks for children
• Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices
• Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
• India raises fuel prices as global energy crisis adds pressure on economy
• Canada aims to double its electric grid by 2050 with clean energy and lower costs for users

• Thu, 14 May 2026

• Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education
• Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants
• New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war thats both awesome and awkward
• Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AIs future
• Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash
• From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts
• Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000

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