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Jonas Brothers Debut ‘Hey Jonas!’ Podcast with Fan Hotline, Partnering with iHeartMedia
Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas have launched a weekly video podcast, ‘Hey Jonas!’, in exclusive partnership with iHeartPodcasts. The show, debuting May 20, lets fans call a dedicated hotline to ask questions, marking the brothers’ latest venture into original media as they celebrate their 20‑year anniversary.
Washington Tightens AI Rules, Targeting Deepfakes and Data Governance
Washington announced a sweeping AI regulatory push, licensing Anthropic’s Mythos model and launching enforcement of the Take It Down Act to force platforms to delete non‑consensual deepfakes within 48 hours. The moves signal a new era of data‑centric oversight for...
Rice University Demonstrates 1,000‑Fold Light‑Conversion Boost in Chiral Carbon Nanotube Films
Scientists at Rice University have fabricated centimeter‑scale, single‑handed chiral carbon nanotube films that generate second‑harmonic light up to 1,000 times more efficiently than traditional materials. The breakthrough validates long‑standing theory and could accelerate ultrathin photonic chips and high‑speed optical links.
Rigetti Computing Revenue Triples to $4.4M, Analysts See Upside in Stock
Rigetti Computing reported $4.4 million in first‑quarter revenue, up 198% from a year earlier, and posted a $33 million profit after a warrant‑revaluation. Analysts argue the earnings jump and new Cepheus‑1‑108Q orders could turn the stock around after a 25% YTD decline.
JPG Designs Marks 15 Years Boosting Rhode Island Businesses' Online Visibility
JPG Designs, a Rhode Island‑based digital‑marketing agency, celebrated its 15th anniversary, highlighting more than 145 five‑star Google reviews and a portfolio spanning construction, legal, healthcare and nonprofit sectors. The milestone underscores the firm’s adaptability to evolving search and AI trends.
Adam Draper Backs AI Cinema Startup M00m World with Undisclosed Investment
Adam Draper, the Boost VC founder, confirmed an undisclosed investment in AI‑driven cinema platform m00m world after a breakfast meeting with CEO Jordan Freda. The deal highlights a shift toward generative‑AI content creation as VFX houses face capacity challenges.
SpaceX Sets May 21 Launch for Starship V3, NASA’s Artemis Lander Upgrade
SpaceX announced that its upgraded Starship V3 will attempt its maiden flight on May 21, 2026, from Starbase’s new pad. The 124‑meter vehicle, powered by 33 Raptor 3 engines and capable of >100 t to LEO, is central to NASA’s Artemis lunar...
Outscraper Reports Surge in Google Maps Scraping Usage for Business Intelligence
Outscraper says demand for its Google Maps Scraper has surged, with agencies, sales teams, marketers, recruiters and researchers increasingly using the SaaS tool to pull public business data. The growth underscores a broader shift toward automated, cloud‑based data collection for...
Robot Combat and Flying‑Taxi Demos Energize San Francisco’s “America Innovates” Expo
At the America Innovates exhibition in San Francisco, Ultimate Fighting Bots staged hourly robot boxing matches while a fleet of passenger‑grade flying taxis performed live demos. The showcase, part of the Forbes Innovators 250 celebration, highlighted accelerating consumer fascination and investor...
Monzo Posts 44% Profit Surge and Announces Spanish Launch
Monzo reported a 44% jump in pre‑tax profit to £87.3 million ($111 million) for the year to March 2026 and announced its first foray into Spain as part of a broader EU expansion. The earnings boost came from higher lending income, a surge...
SentinelOne Flags New macOS Malware ‘SHub Reaper’ That Mimics Apple, Google and Microsoft
SentinelOne announced the discovery of a new macOS malware strain called “SHub Reaper,” which impersonates Apple, Google and Microsoft updates to steal passwords, financial information and personal files. Identified on May 18, the threat highlights growing user‑targeted attacks on a...
Annovis Bio Raises $175 Million in Share and Warrant Offering to Advance Alzheimer’s Drug Buntanetap
Annovis Bio disclosed a $175 million public offering of shares and warrants to finance the Phase 3 development of its Alzheimer’s candidate Buntanetap. The financing move coincided with a 5.4% drop in the company’s stock, reflecting market caution. Proceeds will support the...
BOC Aviation Leases Three Boeing 737-8200 Jets to Akasa Air, Expanding Indian Low‑Cost Fleet
BOC Aviation has signed a purchase‑and‑leaseback agreement for three Boeing 737‑8200 jets with Indian low‑cost carrier Akasa Air, with deliveries slated for the end of 2026. The deal deepens BOC's presence in India's fast‑growing aviation market and highlights the rising...
Pentagon Labels Anthropic a Supply‑Chain Risk as Co‑Founder Heads to Vatican for AI Ethics Talk
The Department of War has designated Anthropic’s Claude model a supply‑chain risk, prompting a lawsuit and an appeals‑court hearing. At the same time, co‑founder Christopher Olah is slated to address the Vatican on AI ethics, highlighting the clash between security...
Ketamine‑Buprenorphine Regimen Cuts Suicide Ideation by 76% in Trial
Researchers reported that a single ketamine infusion followed by four weeks of low‑dose buprenorphine lowered suicidal ideation by 76% in adults with major depressive disorder, far surpassing the 43% reduction seen with placebo. The double‑blind trial, published in the American...
Enchanting Travels Report Shows 63% of Luxury Travelers Prioritize Personalized Experiences
Enchanting Travels released a report indicating that 63% of affluent travelers now prioritize unique, personalized experiences, while only 1% cite status. The study also finds 53% value excitement and discovery, and 64% prefer trips of 12 days or longer, signaling...
Pope Leo XIV Issues First Encyclical on AI, Marking Historic Vatican‑Tech Collaboration
Pope Leo XIV released his inaugural encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," on May 25, confronting artificial intelligence and human dignity. The document was signed on May 15 and will be presented at a Vatican press conference attended by Anthropic co‑founder Christopher Olah, a first...
Physicists Derive String Theory Features From Simple Scattering Rules
A team from Caltech, New York University and the Institut de Fisica d'Altes Energies used a bootstrap approach to derive the hallmark features of string theory from minimal scattering assumptions. Their calculations, published in Physical Review Letters, produced the string...
‘Doomjobbing’ Threatens Job Seekers’ Success and Mental Health
Career coaches and mental‑health experts say the newly coined habit of “doomjobbing” is sabotaging job searches and worsening anxiety. With an average posting drawing 242 applications, the pressure to apply fast fuels the cycle, prompting experts to urge more selective,...
Study Links Watermelon Intake to Better Diet Quality and Vascular Health
Researchers analyzing NHANES data and a Louisiana State University clinical trial found that people who eat watermelon have higher‑quality diets and that watermelon juice helps maintain vascular function during high blood sugar, suggesting a simple fruit can aid heart and...
Study Finds Nearly Half of U.S. Teens Lose Critical Sleep to Late-Night Phone Use
A new University of California, San Francisco study reveals U.S. teens average 50 minutes of smartphone use between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on school nights, and nearly half are active on their devices between midnight and 4 a.m. The findings raise alarms...
Hawaii Launches First U.S. Statewide Tourist Green Fee, Targeting $130 M for Conservation
Hawaii became the first U.S. state to impose a statewide tourist Green Fee, a 0.75% nightly accommodation tax expected to generate over $130 million annually. The revenue will fund land restoration, wildfire prevention and other environmental projects, though some allocations have...
Anti‑Helicopter Parenting Surges as ‘Beta Mom’ and ‘Underparenting’ Labels Go Viral
Parents and psychologists are embracing the terms ‘Beta Mom’ and ‘underparenting’ as 2026 sees a backlash against helicopter parenting. A recent UK survey found 81% of mothers experienced burnout, fueling the movement toward more relaxed, child‑led parenting styles.
Eurodance Icons Aqua Call Time on Live Performances After 30 Years
Aqua announced on May 18 via Instagram that the trio—Lene Nystrøm, René Dif and Søren Rasted—will cease live performances, ending a 30‑year run that produced the global hit “Barbie Girl.” The decision closes the chapter on the band’s touring career...
New Report Shows Fathers Adding Record Hours of Unpaid Labor Since 2019
A new analysis by the American Institute for Boys and Men finds that U.S. fathers have added roughly 3.6 hours of unpaid labor per week since 2019 while reducing paid work, narrowing the gender gap in both paid and unpaid...
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Opens to Mixed Reviews, 60% Rotten Tomatoes Score
Lucasfilm released "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" on May 22, debuting with a 60% Rotten Tomatoes score from over 100 critics. While the film attracted packed theaters and enthusiastic fan social media buzz, reviewers called it entertaining yet underwhelming,...
Minimalist Interior Décor Surges Among Millennials and Gen Z Homeowners
Millennials and Gen Z homeowners are rapidly embracing minimalist interior décor, citing financial constraints, compact living spaces and the rise of remote work. The trend is amplified by social‑media exposure and a shift toward experience‑focused spending, reshaping the home‑goods market.
75 Science‑Backed Habits That Boost High‑Performer Motivation
Success.com released a catalog of 75 healthy habits for high‑performers, grounded in a review of 20 studies involving 2,601 participants. The research shows habits take a median 59‑66 days to solidify and that consistency, not willpower, drives lasting change, reshaping...
Tony Robbins Launches Updated 35th‑Anniversary Edition of 'Awake the Giant Within'
Tony Robbins announced the May 26, 2026 release of an updated 35th‑anniversary edition of his seminal book *Awake the Giant Within*. The new version adds modern strategies to the original framework that has sold more than four million copies, targeting...
Elon University Study Shows Outdoor "Sit Spots" Sharply Boost Mindfulness and Nature Connectedness
Elon University researchers reported that more than 80 students who completed eight brief outdoor "sit spot" sessions over a month showed statistically significant gains in mindfulness, positive affect, and connection to nature. The interdisciplinary study, published in Innovative Higher Education,...
Red Lobster Closes Tallahassee Location, Its Longest‑Running Restaurant After 56 Years
Red Lobster is closing its Tallahassee, Florida restaurant, the chain’s longest continuously operating outlet opened in 1970. The move ends a 56‑year run and underscores the challenges facing the troubled seafood chain.
Brain Cells Found to Drive Exercise Endurance, Penn Study Shows
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, The Jackson Laboratory and UT Southwestern have identified a specific group of hypothalamic neurons that signal muscles to adapt after exercise. Published in Neuron, the work demonstrates that disabling these steroidogenic factor‑1 cells in...
Topical Senolytic ABT-263 Boosts Wound Healing in Aged Mice by 43%
Researchers at Boston University demonstrated that a cream containing the senolytic ABT-263 removed aging skin cells and accelerated wound repair in elderly mice, achieving an 80% healing rate by day 24 versus 56% in controls. The finding points to a...
Iris Van Herpen’s ‘Sculpting the Senses’ Opens at Brooklyn Museum, Merging Couture with Science
Iris van Herpen’s ‘Sculpting the Senses’ exhibition opened at the Brooklyn Museum, presenting more than 140 couture works alongside natural specimens and immersive installations. The show blends fractal geometry, biomimicry and neuroscience, positioning fashion as a living, interdisciplinary experience.
Phillips New York Spring Auction Sells Out at $115.2 Million, Doubling 2025 Revenue
Phillips' May spring auction in New York sold out, delivering a total of $115.2 million with fees—up 107% from the same sale a year earlier and more than double the $54.8 million earned in November 2025. The result underscores a renewed vigor...
Schroders Survey Shows Retirees Cutting Costs as Affordability Crisis Deepens
Schroders' 2026 US Retirement Survey found retirees spending 16% of monthly income on healthcare, with only 32% working with a financial advisor. The data highlights a growing affordability squeeze that forces seniors to alter spending, sleep, and health, prompting wealth...
Boston Logan Launches Remote TSA Screening Pilot with Private Shuttle Service
Boston Logan International Airport is piloting a remote TSA security screening that lets departing passengers clear checkpoints 25 miles away before a paid shuttle drops them at the gate. The experiment, part of TSA’s broader privatization push, pits efficiency gains...
KE Holdings Beats Q1 Forecasts, Shares Jump Over 5% as Profit Rises
Chinese proptech leader KE Holdings reported first‑quarter net income of 1.6 bn yuan, surpassing analyst expectations despite a 19% revenue decline. The results lifted the stock 5.17%, underscoring investor confidence in the company's shift toward efficiency‑driven growth.
Hasbro Q1 Profit Surges 101% as Revenue Hits $1B, Cancels D&D Game Deal
Hasbro posted a $198.4 million profit for the first quarter, more than doubling year‑over‑year earnings and lifting revenue 12.7% to $1 billion. At the same time, the company announced the cancellation of a Dungeons & Dragons video‑game partnership with Giant Skull, underscoring...
CBRE’s AI Data‑Center Services Generate $950 M Q1, Fuel 60% Sales Growth
CBRE announced $950 million in first‑quarter infrastructure revenue and a 60% growth target for its new critical‑infrastructure services unit, driven by an AI data‑center boom. The Dallas‑based firm now derives 14% of core EBITDA from data‑center activities, up from 3% in...
ARK Investment Management Spends $46 Million on AI Chip IPO Cerebras Systems
ARK Investment Management, led by Cathie Wood, purchased 149,176 shares of newly listed Cerebras Systems for roughly $46.4 million through its ARK Innovation and ARK Next Generation Internet ETFs. The bet follows Cerebras' blockbuster Nasdaq debut, where the stock opened at...
ABC Gives Straight‑to‑Series Order for Untitled ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Spinoff Set in Rural West Texas
ABC has ordered a straight‑to‑series, untitled spinoff of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ set in rural West Texas for the 2026‑27 season. The series will be co‑created and written by Shonda Rhimes and current showrunner Meg Marinis, with a mid‑season 2027 premiere. It marks the...
Blackstone and Google Commit $5 B to Launch U.S. AI‑Chip Company Focused on TPUs
Blackstone announced a $5 billion equity commitment to a joint venture with Google that will create a U.S. company offering compute‑as‑a‑service using Google’s Tensor Processing Units. The venture aims to bring 500 MW of data‑center capacity online in 2027, positioning private‑equity at...
AT&T, T‑Mobile and Verizon Unite on Satellite Network Upgrade to Counter Starlink
AT&T, T‑Mobile and Verizon announced a joint satellite connectivity partnership aimed at upgrading their networks and slowing post‑paid churn. The move targets the rapid expansion of SpaceX's Starlink Mobile, which already serves over 10 million users and is projected to reach...
AI Stocks Power 87% of S&P Rally, Sparking Balance Concerns
AI‑focused companies propelled the S&P 500 to capture 87% of its year‑to‑date rally, while traditional consumer and cyclical stocks lagged. Goldman Sachs and analysts warn that the concentration could create systemic risk if AI earnings fall short of expectations.
Cava Deploys AI Platforms to Forecast Orders, Optimize Labor and Personalize App
Cava announced the rollout of two AI-powered systems, CavaCore and CavaCurrent, to forecast orders, align staffing and tailor its mobile experience. The move follows a 9.7% same‑restaurant sales rise and a 40% digital sales mix, signaling a tech‑first strategy in...
Samsung Faces 18-Day Strike Threat as Labor Ministry Mediation Fails
Samsung Electronics' labor union and the company could not resolve bonus‑pay disputes, prompting more than 47,000 workers to plan an 18‑day strike. The walkout threatens memory‑chip output and could ripple through global supply chains, while the government weighs emergency arbitration.
Dunkin' Gives Away 1 Million Free Coffees in One‑Day Promotion
Dunkin' announced a one‑day giveaway of one million free coffees on May 19, redeemable via the Dunkin' app with the code coffeeisfree. The promotion targets both rewards members and the broader public, and follows the chain’s pattern of high‑visibility activations ahead...
Relay Therapeutics Posts 60% Response in Phase 2 Trial of Zovegalisib for Rare Vascular Anomalies
Relay Therapeutics said 60% of evaluable patients achieved a volumetric response in its Phase 2 ReInspire trial of zovegalisib for PIK3CA‑driven vascular anomalies. The data, presented at the ISSVA World Congress, outpace Novartis' prior 11% response and could position the...
LIRR Strike Persists as MTA, Unions Resume Talks After Marathon Negotiations
The Long Island Rail Road strike, the first in three decades, remains unresolved as the MTA and five unions returned to the bargaining table early Monday following marathon talks. Governor Kathy Hochul and MTA Chairman Janno Lieber warned the deadlock...