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Extreme weather killing tourism? Here’s how Apac travelers are forced to change plans

Extreme weather killing tourism? Here’s how Apac travelers are forced to change plans

According to the 11th annual Travel and Sustainability Report from Booking.com, climate change and overcrowding have become primary drivers affecting...

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Hantavirus outbreak: MV Hondius reaches Tenerife for ‘unprecedented’ evacuation

Hantavirus outbreak: MV Hondius reaches Tenerife for ‘unprecedented’ evacuation

The cruise ship MV Hondius has reached Tenerife in the Canary Islands nearly a month after a passenger died from the rare Andes strain of hantavirus....

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Google unveils Fitbit Air: A strategic pivot toward screenless fitness tracking

Google unveils Fitbit Air: A strategic pivot toward screenless fitness tracking

The launch of the Fitbit Air on May 7, 2026, marks a significant strategic shift for Google, as it moves to challenge premium, screenless recovery...

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Oil prices rise as US-Iran firefight tests ‘fragile’ ceasefire in Hormuz strait

Oil prices rise as US-Iran firefight tests ‘fragile’ ceasefire in Hormuz strait

Oil prices spiked nearly 3% to $103 per barrel on Friday following an exchange of fire in the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.  The US characterized...

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AWS cooling recovery slows in North Virginia data centre; Coinbase among services impacted

AWS cooling recovery slows in North Virginia data centre; Coinbase among services impacted

Amazon’s cloud unit reportedly confirmed Thursday that it had made incremental progress in restoring cooling at the North Virginia data centre after...

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NASA’s Artemis 2 moon launch becomes the largest event in Space Coast history

NASA’s Artemis 2 moon launch becomes the largest event in Space Coast history

The Artemis 2 mission was a historic success that reached far beyond the lunar flyby. According to data released by the Space Coast Office of Tourism...

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Shell hits $ 6.92bn profit milestone as Iran conflict pushes oil prices higher

Shell hits $ 6.92bn profit milestone as Iran conflict pushes oil prices higher

Energy giant Shell has reported a significant rise in quarterly earnings, joining rivals in benefiting from a volatile global energy market following...

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Tornado emergencies issued: ‘total destruction’ reported in Mississippi and Alabama outbreak

Tornado emergencies issued: ‘total destruction’ reported in Mississippi and Alabama outbreak

The severe weather outbreak on Wednesday has left a path of destruction across the Deep South. According to several other reports across the region,...

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Canary Islands moves to block hantavirus-hit MV Hondius after evacuations

Canary Islands moves to block hantavirus-hit MV Hondius after evacuations

An outbreak of the deadly Andes strain of hantavirus has crippled the MV Hondius cruise ship, sparking international evacuations, and a diplomatic...

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Anthropic’s Mythos: The AI model ‘too dangerous’ to release?

Anthropic’s Mythos: The AI model ‘too dangerous’ to release?

At a high-profile event featuring JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, a stark warning was issued about the double-edged...

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AI payout or meltdown: Global watchdog warns over ‘sizeable’ private credit industry risks

AI payout or meltdown: Global watchdog warns over ‘sizeable’ private credit industry risks

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has issued a stark warning regarding the rapidly growing private credit market and its heavy exposure to the...

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Apple’s $250 million settlement: Is your iPhone on the list?

Apple’s $250 million settlement: Is your iPhone on the list?

Apple has agreed to a massive $250 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled customers about its “Apple...

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Hantavirus outbreak: MV Hondius crew told passengers victim was ‘not infectious’

Hantavirus outbreak: MV Hondius crew told passengers victim was ‘not infectious’

Crew members on the MV Hondius reportedly reassured passengers that the first victim of the outbreak was not infectious, potentially delaying critical...

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Ohio primary elections 2026: Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy clinches nomination for governor

Ohio primary elections 2026: Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy clinches nomination for governor

The unofficial results from Tuesday's primary elections marked a significant shift in the Rust Belt landscape toward Donald Trump’s America...

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Winter storm warning: Denver and northern Colorado schools shut down amid 20-inch snowfall

Winter storm warning: Denver and northern Colorado schools shut down amid 20-inch snowfall

In the wake of a heavy snow alert, many Colorado schools and universities have decided to close on Wednesday due to a late-season storm moving through...

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Shenandoah Valley weather: Warm, windy Tuesday ahead of midweek rain arrival

Shenandoah Valley weather: Warm, windy Tuesday ahead of midweek rain arrival

Residents in the Shenandoah Valley should be cautious as gusty south-southwest winds (10-20 mph), low humidity, and dry brush have created a...

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Hantavirus: Symptoms, causes, and recent outbreak explained

Hantavirus: Symptoms, causes, and recent outbreak explained

A serious incident recently occurred on a cruise ship where three people died following a suspected hantavirus outbreak.  Hantaviruses are a group of...

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Why Bitcoin is touching $80,000 while capital rotates to Hong Kong’s AI IPO boom

Why Bitcoin is touching $80,000 while capital rotates to Hong Kong’s AI IPO boom

Bitcoin is struggling to maintain momentum above the $80,000 psychological barrier, as a stark divide emerges between Western buying and Asian...

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Sony’s $7.85M settlement approved: How to claim your free PlayStation store credit

Sony’s $7.85M settlement approved: How to claim your free PlayStation store credit

Sony has agreed to a $7.85 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit in the United States regarding its digital sales practices.  The...

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MSC World Asia unveils ‘Cliffhanger’: Europe’s first over-water swing at sea

MSC World Asia unveils ‘Cliffhanger’: Europe’s first over-water swing at sea

MSC Cruises has unveiled a sprawling open-air theme park for its upcoming flagship featuring “Cliffhanger” billed as Europe’s first over-water...

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SpaceX Starship V3: Elon Musk celebrates the largest rocket ever built

SpaceX Starship V3: Elon Musk celebrates the largest rocket ever built

Elon Musk’s celebration of Starship’s scale usually centers on its role as the most powerful launch vehicle ever built.  A video shared by...

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Google accidentally releases ‘COSMO’ AI assistant: Here’s what actually happened

Google accidentally releases ‘COSMO’ AI assistant: Here’s what actually happened

Google appears to have accidentally released COSMO, a high-powered experimental AI assistant, on the Google Play Store ahead of the Google I/O 2026...

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Aziz Ansari stuns SNL audience with surprise return to play Kash Patel

Aziz Ansari stuns SNL audience with surprise return to play Kash Patel

The episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Olivia Rodrigo on May 2 focused on political satire regarding the growing controversies surrounding the...

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Germany pivots to European defence strategy as US reduces troops

Germany pivots to European defence strategy as US reduces troops

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius argues that the US troop withdrawal should be the catalyst for Europe to bolster its military capabilities.  The...

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‘We’ll finish one first’: Trump’s Cuba takeover joke goes viral amid new sanctions

‘We’ll finish one first’: Trump’s Cuba takeover joke goes viral amid new sanctions

During a keynote speech at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on Friday, President Donald Trump hinted that the US Navy might target Cuba once...

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Spirit Airlines is halting all flights: What you need to know for your Saturday travel

Spirit Airlines is halting all flights: What you need to know for your Saturday travel

Spirit Airlines is permanently shutting down all operations as of 3:00 AM ET today, May 2, 2026. A last-minute government bailout deal with the Trump...

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May Full Moon Scorpio: The 4 luckiest zodiac signs this month

May Full Moon Scorpio: The 4 luckiest zodiac signs this month

The Full Flower Moon peaked on May 1 at 1:23 p.m. ET arriving as a Scorpio Micromoon. This potent lunar event focuses on healing, deep emotions, and...

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When will the first Trump tariff refunds arrive? Timeline and payout details explained

When will the first Trump tariff refunds arrive? Timeline and payout details explained

The federal government is set to begin issuing the first wave of refunds for President Trump’s invalidated tariffs on approximately May 11,...

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Roblox rolls out ‘facial scanning’ for users under 16 to comply with Indonesia’s new laws

Roblox rolls out ‘facial scanning’ for users under 16 to comply with Indonesia’s new laws

Roblox has taken significant steps to comply with Indonesia’s new social media restrictions for players under 16, following an announcement by the...

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China to ban drone sales in Beijing due to security concerns: Details inside

China to ban drone sales in Beijing due to security concerns: Details inside

China is officially banning the sales of drones in Beijing under new rules set to take effect this Friday. These regulations prohibit drones and their...

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Trump welcomes Artemis 2 crew after record-breaking historic Moon mission

Trump welcomes Artemis 2 crew after record-breaking historic Moon mission

President Trump hosted the four Artemis 2 astronauts and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman for a press event on April 29. The gathering celebrated the...

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Oil prices hit $126: Highest levels since 2022 as US-Iran tensions escalate

Oil prices hit $126: Highest levels since 2022 as US-Iran tensions escalate

Oil prices increased in Asia following reports that the US military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new plans for proposed measures in the...

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Friedrich Merz: Relationship with Trump remains ‘good’ despite spat over Iran

Friedrich Merz: Relationship with Trump remains ‘good’ despite spat over Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reportedly commented on Wednesday regarding his relationship with US President Donald Trump, noting that while they...

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EEX reports record 2025 revenue as trading volume surges: Here’s what it means

EEX reports record 2025 revenue as trading volume surges: Here’s what it means

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has reported a powerful start to 2026, with trading volumes jumping significantly in the first quarter due to...

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Sertraline recall: UK alert issued after Citalopram found in sealed packs

Sertraline recall: UK alert issued after Citalopram found in sealed packs

A patient prescribed Sertraline 100mg found a blister strip of Citalopram 40mg (a different antidepressant) inside their sealed medication carton. ...

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NASA sacrifices Voyager 1 instrument to extend mission into 2027

NASA sacrifices Voyager 1 instrument to extend mission into 2027

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) deactivated the Low-energy Charged Particles (LECP) experiment on Voyager 1. The shutdown was necessitated by...

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Apple Watch alarms just got a huge upgrade: How to enable the ‘Always Play on iPhone’ feature

Apple Watch alarms just got a huge upgrade: How to enable the ‘Always Play on iPhone’ feature

Apple has once again impressed with iOS 26.4, introducing a small but valuable feature that resolves a common annoyance for iPhone users-specifically...

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Musk vs. Altman: Opening statements begin in high-stakes federal trial

The long-standing digital feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has moved from social media jibes to a federal courtroom in Oakland,...

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Russia unveils ‘Anti-aging Vaccine’: A gene therapy targeting cellular decay

Russia has announced a major breakthrough with the introduction of an “anti-aging vaccine.’ This gene therapy aims to slow cellular decay by...

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Google’s new Pentagon deal: A turning point for AI safety

Google has officially signed a deal with the US Department of Defense to utilize its artificial intelligence models for classified work, joining a...

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OpenAI falls short of revenue targets, sparking internal debate as it races toward IPO

OpenAI has reportedly underperformed against its user and revenue in recent months, fueling concerns among company leaders regarding the firm’s...

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Starmer and Trump outline ‘practical plan’ to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump reportedly focused on ensuring a practical plan to restore global trade through the...

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How warming Atlantic waters are fueling a deadly bacterial expansion

A rare but potentially deadly bacteria called Vibrio is migrating north along the US Atlantic Coast at a rate of roughly 30 miles per year. On a...

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Is FBI Director Kash Patel next? New report claims his exit is ‘only a matter of time’

FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly the next high-level official at risk of being fired by President Trump. Despite the White House publicly...

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Who is Cole Tomas Allen: Profiles emerge of California teacher charged in WHCD shooting

In the wake of the current incident, details are emerging about Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old California man arrested for Saturday night’s...

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How AI technology is powering Bali’s tourism revolution in 2026: Here’s everything to know

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence is transforming every aspect of our surroundings. It is intriguing to see how the travel sector is...

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End of an era: Audi A1 and Q2 production lines close after more than a decade

Audi has taken a significant step forward to the end of an era, confirming that production of the Audi A1 supermini and Q2 crossover has concluded...

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Tragedy in Gabon: US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants

Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old American millionaire and vineyard owner, was killed after being crushed by a group of elephants in the Lope-Okanda...

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Sun unleashes two colossal X- flares, disrupting radio signals on Earth

The sun released two powerful X2.5 solar flares within a seven-hour window, marking the strongest solar activity in 78 days. Both eruptions originated...

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US State Dept orders global push to warn of DeepSeek AI ‘distillation’ thefts

The US State Department has reportedly mandated a global expansion of an extensive initiative in response to moves by Chinese companies, including AI...

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