A federal court ordered Google to open its search index to competitors and end exclusive distribution deals; Google filed an emergency stay motion the same week, leaving the remedy in legal limbo.
SpaceX sets June 11 IPO pricing at a $1.75 trillion valuation
SpaceX accelerated its Nasdaq listing to June 12 after a swift SEC review, targeting $75 billion raised at a $1.75 trillion valuation that would surpass every prior IPO in history.
US economy adds 115,000 jobs in April, complicating Warsh’s rate agenda
The US economy added 115,000 jobs in April and unemployment held at 4.3 percent, giving prospective Fed Chair Kevin Warsh limited room to pursue the rate cuts he has signaled.
Senate blocks Iran war powers limit by one vote as GOP cracks widen
Three Republicans broke ranks, but a single Democratic defection held Trump’s Iran war powers intact in the Senate’s closest vote yet, 50–49.
Pope Leo XIV warns AI warfare is driving a spiral of annihilation
At Rome’s La Sapienza University, Pope Leo XIV condemned surging military AI investment and warned that autonomous weapons are eroding human accountability for war.
Jensen Huang joins Trump’s China trip in bid to end the H200 chip stalemate
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined Trump’s Beijing delegation at the last minute to push for H200 AI chip sales to China, which remain blocked despite US authorization granted months ago.
Cerebras stock doubles as AI chip IPO raises $5.5 billion
Cerebras priced its IPO at $185 per share Wednesday, raising $5.5 billion, then opened at $385 — up 108% — making it the biggest US tech IPO of 2026 so far with a $66 billion end-of-day valuation.
US wholesale inflation hits 6% as energy costs and tariffs combine
US producer prices jumped 1.4% in April — nearly triple the forecast — lifting the annual PPI rate to 6%, its highest since late 2022, as energy and tariff pass-throughs both accelerated.
Russia bombards Ukraine with 1,600 drones in the war’s largest aerial assault
Russia fired more than 1,600 drones and missiles at Ukraine over 30 hours on May 13-14, breaking every previous record for a single aerial offensive and killing at least 15 people.
Dust storms and lightning kill 96 across Uttar Pradesh
Dust storms, heavy rain, and lightning swept Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday night, killing at least 96 people and injuring more than 50 across a dozen districts.