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Emerging Currencies Drop as Iran Conflict Dims Risk Appetite
Emerging-market currencies weakened against the dollar on Monday as oil advanced and tensions in the Middle East escalated, with President Donald Trump and Iran’s leadership rejecting each other’s peace proposals and signaling no end in sight to the 10-week-old war.
Council confirms £300 heating oil support
"Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid," council leader says.
Delayed Great British Railways’ first station to open at Cambridge South in June
Station will be first to be given full GBR branding and will directly link city’s Biomedical Campus to London, Brighton and Stansted airport The delayed Cambridge South station will finally open in late June – and become the first station to be given full Great British Railways branding, the government has announced. The station sits beside the city’s Biomedical Campus, Europe’s largest medical…
Europe should behave more like China does if it wants to survive this age of chaos
Instead of obsessing over rules that have ceased to matter, we must consider giving Beijing a dose of its own medicine The US and Israel may have started the war in Iran, but – apart from the belligerents themselves – it is China and Europe that stand to lose the most from it. Yet while European leaders watch like rabbits caught in the headlights as energy prices shoot through the roof, China has…
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
British singer claims electronics company ‘repeatedly refused’ to stop using a photo of her on its packaging Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for at least $15m (£11m, A$20.6m), alleging that the electronics company used a photo of her to sell its TVs without financially compensating her or seeking her permission. According to the legal complaint , filed in a US district court in California on Friday,…
My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps
A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.
Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.
This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.
Gold Gains as Traders Assess Latest Deadlock in US-Iran Talks
Gold advanced as President Donald Trump said the US-Iran ceasefire is on “massive life support” after he rejected Tehran’s latest peace offer.
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Meet the Nvidias of power — 5 stocks winning Big Tech’s $700 billion AI energy grab
Infrastructure giants such as GE Vernova and Bloom Energy are the new gatekeepers of the AI grid.
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Petrobras Misses Profit Estimates Despite War-Driven Oil Rally
Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras fell short of earnings estimates as it held domestic gasoline prices stable during the war-driven price surge.
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BuzzFeed’s stock more than doubles as beleaguered media company gets a lifeline
Shares of BuzzFeed were up more than 130% in the extended session after the company said Byron Allen’s family office agreed to take a majority stake.
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Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
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How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.
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AI investment ‘advice’ is 50% more likely to pump you up — and trip you into costly blunders
AI fuels impulsive actions — a human ‘defense coach’ is your best bet to win the market’s ‘loser’s game.’
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Gold Steady as Traders Track Hormuz Stalemate, Inflation Risks
Gold was steady as traders assessed the deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz that has sent oil prices higher and added further fuel to inflation concerns.
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Oil price charts produced a pattern not seen in 36 years. What happened last time?
Brent crude futures charts produced a technical pattern that hasn’t been seen in 36 years, and what that could mean for oil prices.
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Trump Nominates Cameron Hamilton To Lead FEMA Again—After Previously Firing Him
Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, was ousted as acting administrator of FEMA in May 2025.
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GameStop Shares Roiled by Short-Lived Roaring Kitty Posts
GameStop Corp. shares spiked and then quickly dropped in postmarket trading Monday after cryptic social media posts showed up and then disappeared from the social media account of Keith Gill, the f…
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US Releases Another Wave of Emergency Oil as Gas Prices Bite
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve awarded 53.3 million barrels to companies including oil trader Trafigura Group and US refiner Marathon Petroleum Corp, adding to a wave of oil released to help ta…
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Gen Z Shoppers Driving Traffic Growth at Simon’s Malls, CEO Says
Mall owner Simon Property Group Inc. is seeing strong interest from Gen Z shoppers and the brands that target them, Chief Executive Officer Eli Simon said on a call with investors.
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Oil Holds Gain as Trump Casts Doubt Over Ceasefire With Iran
Oil steadied as US President Donald Trump cast doubt over the ceasefire with Iran after rejecting Tehran’s latest peace offer, prolonging the effective closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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Americans Who Were On Hantavirus Ship Back In US— Should You Worry About Outbreak? Doctor Weighs In
18 Americans who were on the hantavirus-hit luxury cruise ship arrived back to the United States early Monday.
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Asian Stocks to Rise, Oil Gains on Iran Deadlock: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks looked set to rise as traders stayed bullish on the AI trade even as the US and Iran failed to reach any peace deal. Oil climbed and Treasuries fell.
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China Investors Bet Xi-Trump Meet to Extend Trade-Detente Rally
China investors are counting on the summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump to deliver just enough to sustain the detente trade underpinning stocks and the yuan.
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Sunshine Silver Files for IPO Seeking Funds to Reopen Idaho Mine
Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Co. filed for a US initial public offering, and is seeking funds to restart a mine in Idaho that previously produced silver, antimony and other minerals.
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Jennifer Harmon, Cathy Craig Lord On ‘One Life To Live,’ Dies At 82
Jennifer Harmon, a stage and screen actress who earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for her work on the ABC daytime drama "One Life to Live," from 1976 to 1978, has died.
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Here’s the next AI ‘battleground’ — and how investors can get in on the action
Lumentum’s stock has been red hot, but there are plenty of lesser-known ways to capitalize on the growing connectivity needs of AI data centers, according to Bernstein.
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AST SpaceMobile’s stock drops as earnings come with a big disappointment
Investors had been excited early Monday about speed breakthroughs at the satellite company. But the after-hours earnings report showed a sizable revenue miss.
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Ackman’s Pershing Seeks to Toss Suit Over Howard Hughes Deal
Pershing Square sought to toss what it called a “facially defective” shareholder lawsuit accusing founder Bill Ackman of bullying Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. directors into a deal that increased th…
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Stocks are hitting record highs even as Iran war drags on. How long can it last?
The S&P 500 finished above 7,400 for the first time ever but Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ also spiked
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‘I’m not an extravagant spender’: I’m in my 70s with a $90,000 income. Can I afford my dream home with a pool?
“My current house is all paid off, and it’s worth $650,000.”
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Another Record Setting Day for US Equities | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bl…
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Cash-strapped homeowners may soon have no choice but to repair their aging houses. These stocks can benefit.
Home Depot and Lowe’s have struggled this year, but UBS analysts say they’re due to benefit as homeowners reach a tipping point with units built during the mid-2000s housing boom.
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Central Banks in Wait-and-See Mode: Kochugovindan
Aberdeen Senior Research Economist Sree Kochugovindan, says inflation expectations remain anchored for now and monetary policy remains on hold for the BOE, ECB and the Federal Reserve for the rest …
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Figuring out how to watch NBA playoff games has been a struggle. And — sorry, sports fans — it’s only getting worse.
NBA playoff games have been split up among myriad networks and streaming services, leaving fans scratching their heads about where to find the games. Matters become a bit simpler in the later round…
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Larry Fink ‘Quite Bullish’ on Opportunity to Invest in Venezuela
BlackRock Inc. Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink expressed optimism about investing in Venezuela following the overhaul sparked by Nicolas Maduro’s removal.
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Market Still Expecting Strait of Hormuz to Reopen: Renaud-Chatelain
Pictet Wealth Management Senior Fixed Income Strategist Laureline Renaud-Chatelain says short-term inflation rates have not priced in the worse-case scenario of an extended closure of the Strait of…
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Iran's Hormuz Standoff Just Rewired Trump's Beijing Summit With Xi
With the US-Iran ceasefire on "massive life support" and the Strait of Hormuz still shut, Trump arrives in Beijing weaker than planned. Energy now defines the Xi summit.
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Hims’ Pivot to Branded Obesity Drugs Comes With Rising Costs
Hims & Hers Health Inc. reported a first-quarter loss and sales that missed Wall Street estimates as it faces higher costs associated with its strategic pivot to branded weight-loss medications.
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DRAM's First-Month Surge, Corgi Launches Record 34 ETFs | ETF IQ 5/11/2026
"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry. Today's guests: Mayuranki De, Raymond James …
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All Passengers Are Off The Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship (Latest Updates)
One of the American evacuees tested positive while another is showing mild symptoms, the HHS said.
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Advent, ADIA-Backed Power Equipment Firm Innio Files for IPO
Gas engine manufacturer Innio Holding GmbH filed for a US initial public offering, joining a slew of industrial companies looking to tap the surge in data center spending.
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Lighthouse Cafe To Open At Montauk Point State Park This June
The waterfront venue will offer all-day service, plus a full bar and luxury apparel shop.
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Ilya Sutskever Testifies He Holds $7 Billion OpenAI Stake—Second New Billionaire Revealed In Musk-Altman Trial
The OpenAI cofounder testified during the third week of the trial, following OpenAI president Greg Brockman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
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Trump’s Approval Rating Still Below 40% As Half Of Republicans Blame Trump For High Gas Prices
Trump had a 36% approval rating in the latest poll released Monday.
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If Vox Media Sells Its Brands To James Murdoch, Are Digital Media Companies Done?
Vox Media may sell many of its most valuable brands to James Murdoch, questioning the assumption that a brand-driven digital media company can survive.
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IndyCar Changes Qualification Format For 110th Indianapolis 500
With no need for a Last Chance Qualifying Round, IndyCar added another round to the May 17 final day of Indy 500 Qualfications with drivers competing to make the Fast 12.
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Scale, Pricing Power for Fee Compression: Wallace
Ally Wallace, Global Head of ETFs at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins Katie Greifeld, Scarlet Fu, and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." (Source: Bloomberg)
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Radio Station Owner Spanish Broadcasting Files Bankruptcy
Radio station owner Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. filed for bankruptcy on Monday after announcing plans to hand ownership to noteholders in exchange for restructuring the debt.
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Trump Signing Orders Targeting Beef Prices After 16% Surge In Past Year
The two orders would temporarily slash beef import tariffs as grocery costs loom over the November midterms.
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Silver Price Jumps The Most In Months—Could Record Highs Return?
Silver neared the $90 mark for the first time in two months Monday as some analysts suggest it could again approach record-high prices later this year.
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IndyCar Returns To ‘Jerry World’ With Grand Prix Of Arlington In 2027
IndyCar will return to the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington as the 2027 dates were announced on May 11. A look at why the inaugural race success was a huge success.
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Scottie Scheffler Looks To Repeat At The 2026 PGA Championship. Here’s How To Watch
The 2026 PGA Championship returns to Aronimink for the first time in 64 years. Here’s the tee times, TV schedule, streaming details and how to watch every round live.
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Ramaphosa Shuns Calls to Resign as Lawmakers Prepare Inquiry
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would contest a report that criticized his handling of a robbery at his farm in 2020 after a ruling by the nation’s top court resurrected the scandal…
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Golf’s Biggest Spectator Problem Is Becoming A 5G Business Opportunity
At the PGA Championship, connectivity is doing more than enhancing coverage, it’s positioning live sports as a proving ground for enterprise tech.
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Ronda Rousey Vs. Gina Carano Full Fight Card Set With 11 Bouts
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano return to women’s mixed martial arts after a decade to headline MVP MMA 1 on May 16. Here’s the full fight card, start time and how to watch live.
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Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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Texas Sues Netflix For Allegedly ‘Spying’ On Customers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed the streaming service’s data collection and targeted ads amounted to “spying” on customers.
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