Casper Ruud Feels Like a Zombie in Sweltering French Open Win

PARIS — Casper Ruud said sweltering conditions made him feel like a zombie as the two-time French Open finalist overcame extreme heat and a near-collapse to defeat Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin 6-2, 7-6(5), 5-7, 0-6, 6-2 in the first round at Roland Garros on Monday. The 15th-seeded Norwegian received medical attention during the fourth set […]

Why Moving About Is Key for Children’s Health and Happiness

LONDON — Scientists have identified practical ways to get children moving more, and the evidence demonstrates that why moving about is key for children’s health and happiness extends beyond physical fitness into cognitive performance, mental wellbeing, and health outcomes measurable decades later. A UK study across 30 schools found that simply asking children to stand […]

Pope Leo Says AI Must Be Disarmed in First Major Teaching

Published: 26 May 2026 | Source: Vatican, Anthropic, Magnifica Humanitas Encyclical VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo says AI must be disarmed in his first major teaching document, the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), presented at the Vatican on Monday alongside AI experts, including Christopher Olah, co-founder of US AI company Anthropic. The Pope chose the […]

Trump’s Mortality Talk Reshapes GOP Strategy

Donald Trump walked into another medical evaluation this week carrying more than a health file. He carried a political contradiction. The oldest president ever inaugurated continues to project force and stamina while increasingly discussing assassination threats, aging, and limited time in office. That tension now shapes Republican strategy, donor calculations, and White House messaging ahead […]

Ferrari Unveils First Fully Electric Car, the $640,000 Luce

Published: 26 May 2026 | Source: Ferrari, LoveFrom, YouTuber Cleo Abram ROME — Ferrari unveils first fully electric car — the $640,000 (£474,320) Luce at a launch event in Rome on Monday, marking the Italian luxury sports car maker’s entry into the all-electric market after half a decade of development. The five-seater, designed in collaboration […]

US Launches New Strikes on Iran Targeting Missile Sites and Boats

Published: 26 May 2026 | Source: US Central Command, US State Department, Iranian Foreign Ministry, CBS News, New York Times WASHINGTON — The US launches new strikes on Iran targeting missile sites and boats attempting to place mines near Bandar Abbas, US Central Command confirmed on Monday, describing the operation as “self-defense” designed to “protect […]

Trump Admin Shuts US Researchers Out of Global Virus Response Talks

Published: 25 May 2026 | Source: NIAID Internal Email, HHS, CNN, Refugees International WASHINGTON — The Trump admin shuts US researchers out of global virus response talks through a directive issued on 18 May that bars scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from speaking directly with the World Health Organization, according […]

Xreal Smartglasses Finally Mastered the Industry. Almost.

Published: 25 May 2026 | Source: Google I/O, Xreal, Meta Reality Labs MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Xreal smartglasses finally mastered the industry that has defeated Silicon Valley for more than a decade, founder and CEO Chi Xu declared at Google I/O last week, as the longtime Google partner unveiled Project Aura wired smart glasses with […]

Oil Prices Slide on Hopes of US-Iran Peace Deal as Brent Falls Below $98

Published: 25 May 2026 | Source: Brent Crude Pricing, Nikkei 225, BBC Radio 4, MST Financial, Vespucci Maritime LONDON — Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal as global benchmark Brent crude fell 5.5% to 97.90 a barrel on Monday morning, settling around 97.90 a barrel on Monday morning, settling around 97.70 in […]

Rubio Says Solid Iran Deal May Come Monday as Oil Prices Fall

Published: 25 May 2026 | Source: US State Department, Truth Social, CBS News, BBC Radio 4, Vespucci Maritime DELHI — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that US and Iranian negotiators have “a pretty solid thing on the table” and a deal may be reached later in the day, sending oil prices sharply lower […]