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Runner completes 80-mile Via Degli Day trail run across Italian Apennines in three days
A runner completed the 80-mile Via Degli Day trail run across the Italian Apennines from Florence to Bologna over three days.
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Analysis questions whether lightsaber blades have mass
An analysis says lightsaber blades are fictional and that their mass, if any, cannot be explained by known physics.
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RFK Jr. launches podcast on government transparency and health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched a podcast in April 2026 focused on transparency in government and chronic disease.
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Shokz discounts OpenRun Pro 2 headphones for Mother’s Day sale through May 10
Shokz is offering its OpenRun Pro 2 bone conduction headphones for about $139.95 during a Mother’s Day sale, $40 off the usual price.
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Homebridge 2.0 launches with initial support for Matter smart home standard
Homebridge 2.0 launched May 4, adding Matter support to bridge smart home devices across platforms.
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Berkshire shares rise after Abel's first annual meeting as CEO
Berkshire Hathaway shares rose 0.5% in premarket trading after Greg Abel's first annual meeting as CEO and a jump in quarterly operating earnings.
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Fils-Aimé says Amazon once sought illegal Nintendo favoritism
Reggie Fils-Aimé said Amazon sought preferential treatment from Nintendo that could have harmed rivals and broken the law.
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Warsh's Fed independence stance draws concern from former central bank officials
Kevin Warsh said the Federal Reserve must stay strictly independent on monetary policy, but former Fed officials voiced concern about his views.
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Kalshi launches facial recognition and security steps to block underage trading
Kalshi announced new voluntary measures including facial recognition and two-factor authentication to prevent underage trading on its prediction market platform.
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Trump orders advisory naval operation for Strait of Hormuz passage
Trump ordered a cautious naval operation Monday to help ships cross the Strait of Hormuz amid near-daily Iranian attacks.
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Yann LeCun says AI extinction fears harm youth, urges students to focus on college and long-lasting skills
AI pioneer Yann LeCun warns that doomsday AI narratives damage teenagers’ mental health and advises students to study durable subjects in college.
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MAS partners with banks to use AI and machine learning to fight financial crime
On May 4, Singapore’s Monetary Authority launched an AI proof-of-value exercise with five banks to detect scams and risky transactions.
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic to offer four free AI courses to its graduates
Ngee Ann Polytechnic will provide four free AI courses to its graduates to build AI and human-centric skills as over 25,000 students graduate across five polytechnics by May 11, 2026.
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Singapore and Malaysia boost cross-border taxi services with new booking options and larger capacity
Singapore and Malaysia expanded cross-border taxi services from May 4, allowing more taxis, new vehicle types, and advance bookings via apps.
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Zahid urges cross-community cooperation in Malaysia's halal industry
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called for stronger cross-community cooperation in Malaysia’s halal industry today.
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Singapore HDB resale prices slip while private home prices rise in Q1 2026
Singapore's HDB resale flat prices fell 0.1% in Q1 2026 as private home prices rose 0.9%.
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Malaysian government cuts RM5.7 billion in non-essential spending amid rising subsidies
The Malaysian government announced a RM5.7 billion spending cut focused on non-critical sectors to manage rising subsidy costs.
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Singapore launches Hair for Hope concept train to raise childhood cancer awareness
Children’s Cancer Foundation launched a Hair for Hope 2026 concept train on Singapore’s Circle Line on May 4 to promote childhood cancer awareness and fundraising.
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Ten Malaysians detained by Israel in Gaza flotilla now safe in Istanbul, plan second wave
Ten Malaysians held by Israel during Gaza flotilla were released to Istanbul and plan to continue the mission, officials say.
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Anwar orders faster cloud seeding in Kedah and Perlis to address drought
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called on MetMalaysia to speed up cloud seeding efforts, especially in Kedah and Perlis, using drones amid aircraft shortages.
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Perikatan Nasional plans to contest all 56 Johor state seats
Perikatan Nasional said it will field candidates in all 56 Johor state assembly seats and is open to talks with Muda.
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PM Anwar orders urgent cloud seeding in Kedah and Perlis, suggests drone use for aircraft shortage
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim instructed MetMalaysia to speed up cloud seeding in Kedah and Perlis and suggested drones to resolve aircraft shortages.
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MMEA seizes 575 kg of ammonia fertiliser in Semporna waters
Malaysia's maritime agency seized 575 kg of ammonia fertiliser in Semporna waters in a case linked to suspected fish bombs.
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Harvard study says OpenAI o1 beat two ER doctors on diagnosis in small sample
A Harvard-led study published this week in Science found OpenAI’s o1 matched or beat two ER doctors on diagnosis in 76 cases.