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Madonna unveils “bring your love” duet with Sabrina Carpenter

Madonna has revealed a new single titled “Bring Your Love”, a collaboration with rising pop star Sabrina Carpenter, offering fans a preview of her upcoming album Confessions II. The track marks a notable meeting of two generations in pop music, blending Madonna’s signature dance style with Carpenter’s contemporary......

China blocks US sanctions against five refineries

China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it has taken legal measures to block sanctions imposed by the United States on five Chinese oil refineries, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. According to official statements reported by state media, the decision aims to counter U.S. restrictions targeting......

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders attend first annual meeting under Greg Abel leadership

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders are gathering in Omaha for the company’s annual meeting, marking the first edition led by new chief executive Greg Abel, following Warren Buffett’s departure after six decades at the helm. The meeting represents a significant moment of transition for one of the world’s most closely watched......

Meta deploys employee monitoring software to boost AI training efforts

Meta has introduced monitoring software on work devices used by its employees in the United States, collecting data such as mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes, and periodic screenshots. The system, known internally as the Model Capability Initiative, is designed to feed the company’s artificial intelligence training pipeline. Participation......

Meta faces New Mexico trial over alleged harmful impact on Social Media platforms

Meta Platforms is set to face a significant legal trial in New Mexico that could lead to major changes in the way Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp operate. The case is part of a broader wave of legal actions targeting social media companies over their impact on younger users. The lawsuit, brought by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl......

Boeing expands carbon strategy with major carbon removal credit purchase

Boeing has secured 20,000 tonnes of permanent carbon removal credits from Supercritical, marking one of the most significant purchases of its kind in the aviation sector this year. The agreement reflects a broader push by the manufacturer to scale up its carbon management efforts as pressure grows to cut emissions across the industry. The......

Infantino confirms Iran participation in 2026 World Cup in United States

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup, ending weeks of uncertainty over the team’s presence. He stated clearly that Iran will compete in the tournament and will play matches in the United States, dismissing speculation about a possible exclusion. Infantino framed the decision as......

Moroccan army inspector general meets U.S. Army secretary

The Inspector General of Morocco's Royal Armed Forces, Mohamed Berrid, met Daniel Driscoll, U.S. Secretary of the Army, in Rabat on Friday. The high-level talks followed directives from King Mohammed VI, supreme commander and chief of staff of the Royal Armed Forces. The meeting occurred during the 22nd edition of the African Lion exercise. Discussions......

Microsoft launches Agent 365 to manage enterprise AI agents

Microsoft made Agent 365 generally available to business customers on Thursday, providing a unified control plane to observe, govern, and secure AI agents in corporate settings. Announced at Microsoft Ignite in November 2025 and slated for May 1, 2026, it ranks among the biggest Microsoft 365 releases since Copilot's debut. Agent 365......

Analysts warn of oil rationing in weeks amid supply crisis

Two months into the largest oil supply disruption on record, the global energy crisis escalates as U.S.-Israel-Iran war effects deepen. Crude prices hold above $100 per barrel while strategic reserves deplete fast. Governments brace for forced demand rationing as fuel stocks melt away. The International Energy Agency labels the Strait of......

Google briefly publishes experimental AI app COSMO on Play Store

Google quietly launched an experimental AI assistant app called COSMO on the Play Store this week before pulling it down shortly after. The release appears accidental ahead of the company's I/O developers conference later this month. The app, package name com.google.research.air.cosmo, runs locally on Android devices using Gemini Nano. COSMO......

Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts luxury car oils amid energy crisis

The Strait of Hormuz closure blocks 20% of global oil and comparable liquefied natural gas flows, sparking the modern era's largest energy disruption. Asian governments ration fuels, revive coal power, and fast-track nuclear plans. Western oil majors post surging profits as supplies dwindle. The International Energy Agency calls this......

NASA releases six-year timelapse of Curiosity rover on Mars

NASA released a two-minute timelapse video on May 1 that compresses six years of the Curiosity rover's journey across Mars. The footage draws from images captured by the rover's right navigation camera between January 2, 2020, and March 8, 2026, spanning Martian sols 2,633 to 4,830. Originally taken to scan backward for rock samples,......

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