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Larry Ellison quietly gave $45 million to a pro-Trump group—then Oracle landed a starring role in a $500 billion AI buildout

While Big Tech's biggest names have publicly courted President Donald Trump, Oracle's billionaire cofounder took a quieter route—one that has reportedly tracked with major wins for his company and his son's media empire.

Fortune

Iran seeks long-term role in managing Strait of Hormuz, eyes billions in annual fees

Iran is proposing new charges for security and services in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to generate significant revenue and reshape its management post-conflict. Tehran is seeking regional backing, drawing parallels to Turkey's Dardanelles model. However, the US vehemently opposes this, asserting no nation can charge for international waterways. While…

The Economic Times

US, Qatar Plan To Release $6 Billion Of Frozen Iranian Funds Initially

As per the US-Qatar initiative, Iran will be provided access to spend some of its estimated $100 billion in cash frozen worldwide. The fund release will begin with $6 billion held in Qatar, according to the report.

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‘British politics set for fresh chaos’: How world’s media reacted to Andy Burnham’s by-election win

Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, placing himself as a challenger to Starmer

The Independent UK

Trump’s cabinet has a new secret weapon – a sauerkraut diet

The ‘sulfurous odors’ from the fermented cabbage-centered diet ‘have been the cause of some domestic friction’ at the White House, according to the report

The Independent UK

Looking to upgrade your Mac? You might want to do it soon — Tim Cook just warned that 'price increases are unavoidable' for Apple products

A good deal on a MacBook now could be the smartest move you make this year if you're in need of a laptop upgrade.

TechRadar

'Price increases are unavoidable' says Tim Cook, proving even Apple isn't impervious to the global memory shortage

"We’re willing to use our balance sheet to help be a part of the solution."

PC Gamer

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State Farm’s AI push sparks fears of mass job losses: ‘A real slap in the face’

While agents report potential income declines of up to 40 percent, State Farm disputes those figures

The Independent UK

Hotel owners say Marriott’s reward program is ripping them off

A group of hotel owners have voiced their concerns to Marriott

The Independent UK

Trump is pushing to have Congress ‘expunge’ his impeachments - even without a law saying its possible

The president said Congress should pass the resolution to scrub his first-term impeachments, claiming he did ‘nothing wrong’

The Independent UK

OpenAI considers drastic price cuts, anticipating war for users with Anthropic: Report

The ChatGPT-maker confidentially filed for an IPO earlier this week after archrival Anthropic did the same last week. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had earlier identified rising costs as a huge problem.

The Economic Times

The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?

Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of strategic reserves. Escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Iran, threaten further supply shocks. The world faces a potential oil crisis with diminished buffers and constrained transit routes, suggesting prolonged market vulnerability.

The Economic Times

PepsiCo is now delivering Doritos and soft drinks to stores using driverless trucks

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is actively lobbying against the rollout, as PepsiCo acknowledges the technology will ultimately limit future workforce growth

The Independent UK

Dr Melanie Walker says Donald Trump introduced her to Jeffrey Epstein. Then she met Bill Gates...

The story matters because Walker appears to have been both a beneficiary of Epstein’s patronage and one of the people who helped him gain access to Gates’s circle after his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution.

The Times of India

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Americans lost nearly $900 million to AI-generated scams last year. Worse it yet to come, experts warn

From fake romances with soap opera stars to fictional FBI agents and MAGA influencers, AI has made it easier than ever for scammers to steal Americans’ money

Fortune

NYU Stern professor Suzy Welch says the career aspiration to follow your passion is ‘dumb advice’

Suzy Welch, author and NYU Stern School of Business professor, says without the right talent or attitude, it’s hard to turn a passion into a career.

The Economic Times

Is Michael Saylor’s Strategy changing its Bitcoin playbook? MSTR sells $2.5 million of BTC for the first time since 2022 - here's why

Michael Saylor's Strategy Bitcoin (BTC USD) sale: Strategy has sold 32 bitcoin for approximately 2.5 million dollars. This is the company's first bitcoin sale since late 2022. The proceeds will help fund distributions on its preferred stock. Strategy continues to hold a significant amount of bitcoin. The company's approach to…

The Independent UK

Big Five home insurers didn’t pay out on nearly half of claims last year, analysis says

The five biggest home insurers collectively declined more than 44 percent of claims resolved in 2025, according to the analysis

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The Independent UK

Graham Platner’s wife told his Senate campaign he sent sexually explicit texts to several women, report says

Platner’s wife said she and her husband had overcome the hurdle and that their marriage was ‘stronger than ever before’

The Independent UK

Worrying new bullying trend emerging in school cafeterias, mental health experts warn

Experts say the rise of smartphones has transformed a long-standing issue of cafeteria teasing into something more persistent and public

The Guardian - US

JD Vance says Trump ‘pushing forward’ with Golden Dome as he addresses Air Force Academy – as it happened

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The Economic Times

Trump again slams media coverage on West Asia conflict, says "gone absolutely crazy"

Former President Donald Trump criticized media coverage of the West Asia conflict, alleging bias against his administration. He claimed outlets would even portray Iran's surrender as a victory for the nation. Trump also accused Democrats and media of losing their way and going "CRAZY!"

The Independent UK

Delta has seen its cancelations increase this year and is trying to fix it before busy summer travel season

Staffing shortages of both pilots and air traffic controllers have been causing headaches for air lines in recent years

AAP

Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) Reports Total Holdings of Approximately $337 Million, Includes OpenAI, Beast Industries, More Than 11,000 ETH and Over 283 Million WLD Tokens

EASTON, Pa., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("Eightco" or the "Company") today provided an update on its total holdings, highlighting its leading position across digital assets and strategic investments in leading private technology companies. As of May 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, ORBS' holdings…

International Business Times UK

ChatGPT Giant OpenAI Could File IPO Paperwork as Early as Friday, WSJ Reports

OpenAI is reportedly preparing for a confidential IPO filing, working with major banks, as a lawsuit from Elon Musk is dismissed, clearing a path for potential public listing.

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