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Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a
Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP NPRIn Huge Blow to Democrats, Virginia Court Strikes Down House Map The New York TimesVirginia Supreme Court blocks Democratic-drawn congressional map voters approved in April NBC NewsDemocrats' disaster scenario: Lawmakers despondent over "sickening" Virginia ruling AxiosVirginia Supreme Court blocks referendum that would have helped Democrats win up to four more US House seats CNN
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 8:50 am
S&P 500 rises to fresh record on strong jobs
S&P 500 rises to fresh record on strong jobs report and Iran deal hopes, heads for 6th winning week in a row: Live updates CNBCMidday Need To Know: US nonfarm payrolls exceed expectations, CoreWeave shares fall Seeking AlphaStock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Open Higher on Better-Than-Expected Jobs Report — Live Updates WSJUS stocks rise toward records as the job market holds up better than expected despite the Iran war AP NewsStock market today: Nasdaq leads Dow, S&P 500 higher after strong jobs report, US-Iran flare-up Yahoo Finance
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 8:24 am
Met Gala Power Rankings: Connor Storrie,
Met Gala Power Rankings: Connor Storrie, Jennie and Sabrina Carpenter Win the Red Carpet The Hollywood ReporterEJ Johnson calls 2026 Met Gala a ‘graveyard,’ says looks were ‘awful on awful on awful’ YahooMeta Gala Aftermath: Who Won, Who Lost, and Who Cares? PuckMet Gala 2026: Fashion Might Be Art, but It’s Not Always Pretty The Free PressWhy Everyone Was So Mad About the Met Gala The New York Times
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 8:20 am
International cyber attack disrupts swathe
International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools BBCCyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom AP NewsBoise State cancels finals in wake of disruptive cyberattack with global impact Idaho StatesmanCanvas Online Learning Platform Disabled After Breach by Hackers The New York TimesUtah-based tech company Instructure hacked, affecting millions of users globally KSL News
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 7:16 am
Starmer says he won't quit after local
Starmer says he won't quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK AP NewsStarmer’s Labour suffers huge losses as hard-right Reform gains in U.K. elections NBC NewsFarage’s Reform UK wins big in local elections, splintering two-party system and piling pressure on Starmer CNNSir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented BBCLive Updates: U.K. Local Election Results Point to Big Losses for Starmer’s Party The New York Times
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 7:14 am
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Tesla recalls 173 cheaper Cybertrucks over
Tesla is recalling all 173 RWD Cybertruck Long Range vehicles sold so far after finding brake rotor stud holes that can crack and separate from the wheel hub. Tesla says it has identified three warranty claims tied to the defect, but no crashes, injuries, or fatalities. The company will replace the affected brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts at no cost. [theverge.com]
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 8:20 am
Thousands of Distinctive Flowering Plants
A new study finds that thousands of flowering plants from rare, ancient lineages are urgently in need of protection. Researchers estimate more than 20% of flowering plant evolutionary history is at risk, and nearly 10,000 species should be prioritized for conservation because they are both highly distinctive and threatened. [e360.yale.edu]
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 8:00 am
Lee Lai’s “Cannon”
A beautiful, subtle graphic novel about Lucy, a queer Chinese-Canadian chef in Montreal whose work, family obligations, and personal relationships are all fraying at once. Doctorow praises its stoic tone, layered character work, and lingering emotional impact. [pluralistic.net]
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 7:00 am
Three Model Organisms for Taste
Scott Alexander argues that flags, movie plot holes, and tech company names can act as “model organisms” for taste: small, concrete examples that reveal how aesthetic rules evolve, when they’re genuinely useful, and when they become stale conventions or status games. [astralcodexten.com]
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 5:40 am
Kinds of fast
Fast can mean many things: a drag racer built for explosive speed, a marathon runner built for endurance, a team that moves quickly through clear communication, a craftsperson who speeds up by preparing well, or an iterator who learns by generating many versions. All of these trade off differently, but each is fast on purpose. [seths.blog]
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 4:40 am
Utah couple tortured their 11-year-old to
After the child’s death, Utah officials said items were removed from the home, surfaces were repainted and rooms were altered
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 7:07 am
Cyril Ramaphosa faces calls to resign as
Cyril Ramaphosa has consistently denied any wrongdoing during the scandal
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 6:50 am
Megyn Kelly blasts Trump on Iran and
The Right-wing broadcaster complained about President Donald Trump’s inconsistent rhetoric and varying deadlines on war in latest attack on his leadership
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 6:47 am
PlayStation agrees to pay out $7.85 million
The lawsuit argues that Sony’s practices violated federal antitrust laws and some state competition laws by limiting how and where those games could be sold
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 6:44 am
Trump goes on 5am Truth Social blitz with
In posts made at the crack of dawn Friday, the president defended the war amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz standoff and touted his planned UFC match 80th birthday celebration on June 14 as the ‘biggest ever’
Posted on 8 May 2026 | 6:43 am
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Klarna CEO wants to turn the platform into a
The buy now, pay later giant's IPO may be on hold — but its business strategy remains the same, according to CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 6:13 am
Sam Altman says Meta offered OpenAI staff
While Meta had sought to hire "a lot of people" from OpenAI, "so far none of our best people have decided to take them up on that," Sam Altman said.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 5:28 am
JPMorgan Chase unveils new Sapphire Reserve
JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, shook up the card industry with the launch of the Sapphire Reserve almost a decade ago.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 4:57 am
'Tariff engineering' is making a comeback as
Global manufacturers are rethinking their products design, looking to tap into a lesser-known legal technique known as "tariff engineering" to lower duty costs.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 4:40 am
These are the sticking points holding up a
The U.S. and European Union are nearing the deadline for striking a deal on trade before tariffs come back into full effect.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 3:58 am