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Oil up, but stocks hold near-record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions
Global stocks held near record highs on Monday even as oil prices climbed on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, with AI optimism helping offset geopolitical worries.
Protests continue under curfew near Newark ICE facility after weekend clashes
Newark kept a nightly curfew in place around Delaney Hall after weekend clashes outside the ICE detention facility, with officials citing public safety and renewed unrest continuing into Monday.
Today is the 1st day of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
June 1 marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and NOAA’s preseason outlook calls for a below-normal season with 8 to 14 named storms, 3 to 6 hurricanes and 1 to 3 major hurricanes.
Judge Orders Trump’s Name Removed From Kennedy Center, Blocks Planned Closure
A federal judge ordered Donald Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center and blocked a planned closure for renovations, setting up an appeal and fresh uncertainty over the institution’s future.
Criminal investigation expands into OC chemical tank crisis
Orange County prosecutors have widened their criminal probe into the Garden Grove GKN Aerospace chemical tank crisis to include possible price gouging and predatory attorney practices, while ordering records preserved.
Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping memory of the surprise bombing alive at 106
Freeman Johnson, a 106-year-old Massachusetts resident and Pearl Harbor survivor, is being remembered for helping keep the history of the attack alive as the eyewitness generation fades.
Juvenile boy in custody after threat reported at Plainfield school
Will County authorities said a juvenile boy was taken into custody Friday after a threat tied to a Plainfield-area school. Officials said there is no threat to the public and that school facilities took precautionary measures during the investigation.
Football charity report finds mismanagement and orders trustee ban
The Charity Commission has published a report finding serious mismanagement at The Players Foundation, including improper transfers to the PFA and free use of charity property. It said about £2.5m was recovered during the inquiry and trustee Darren Wilson was banned for four years.
Texas attorney general opens investigation into SPLC funding of extremist groups
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says his office has opened a civil investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center’s fundraising and whether it misled donors about funding violent extremist groups.
Investigation underway after man killed in hail of gunfire in Kensington
Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting near Kensington Avenue and East Clearfield Street after a man was struck multiple times, taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead. Investigators recovered at least 15 shell casings and have not made any arrests.
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Galaxy Digital and SharpLink plan $125M institutional onchain yield fund
Galaxy Digital and SharpLink are planning an institutional onchain yield fund with $125 million in commitments, according to company materials and Reuters reporting. The proposal would use SharpLink’s Ethereum treasury as the initial anchor asset, but it has not yet been confirmed as a completed launch.
Democratic FCC commissioner tells Disney it is the target of a 'censorship' campaign
FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez has accused the Trump administration and FCC leadership of running a coordinated campaign of censorship and control against Disney and ABC. The dispute centers on recent agency scrutiny of ABC stations and broader concerns over broadcaster independence.
More than a dozen former NFL players join sex abuse lawsuits against Ohio State University
Thirty former Ohio State football players, including more than a dozen former NFL players, are joining a federal lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse by Richard Strauss.
Democratic lawmakers launch probe on some Trump pardon recipients, process
House and Senate Democrats have opened an inquiry into whether some Trump pardons and commutations were influenced by pay-to-play dynamics, sending letters to more than a dozen recipients.
Markets Trade a Peace Dividend While AI Builds a Debt Fueled Empire
A Reuters-reported rally driven by oil’s retreat and tech strength is colliding with a longer-running AI spending boom that is increasingly financed with debt and outside capital.
Investigation launched after man’s body found in street in Portland
Police in Portland are investigating after a man’s body was found in the street on Elm Street near Oxford Street. Officials say there is no known threat to the public.
Stocks gain and oil slides after Iran peace deal report
Stocks rose and oil fell after reports of a possible U.S.-Iran memorandum, even though the deal has not been confirmed.
Could USD/JPY Break the 155 Handle?
USD/JPY is testing the 155 level as traders weigh intervention speculation, softer dollar sentiment and Middle East headlines.
S&P 500 Hits Record Highs on AI-Led Rally
The S&P 500 closed at a record high on May 5, with AI-related stocks and semiconductors helping lift the broader market.
FBI investigating swatting calls targeting schools across the Philadelphia region
FBI Philadelphia is investigating a series of swatting and hoax threat calls that hit schools across the Philadelphia region and prompted emergency responses.
WTI Crude Oil: Up on May 4
WTI crude rose on May 4, with Reuters reporting it up about 0.6% to $102.59 and later about 1% to $102.94 a barrel. The move came as traders watched Strait of Hormuz risk and U.S. efforts to support shipping through the waterway.
Morning Market Setup: Tech-led close, tariffs, and oil risk
Markets head into the next session with U.S. stock futures mixed, oil prices elevated and trade tensions rising again after Washington said it would move forward with EU car tariff hikes. The prior session ended with tech strength and record highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
Ukrainian police raid dozens of draft officials over suspected corruption
Ukrainian police carried out dozens of searches across 16 regions targeting current and former draft officials suspected of corruption-related offenses. Police say they seized money, cars and motorcycles and filed more than 150 administrative charges.
TODAY podcast features Jenna Bush Hager's conversation with Queen Camilla
The TODAY podcast released a new episode featuring Jenna Bush Hager's conversation with Queen Camilla during the royal couple's U.S. state visit.