Hamas: US Pressure 'Has No Value' in Negotiations
Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri reiterated his group's position on Thursday that Hamas would not release Israeli hostages from Gaza until Israel agreed to end the war — which will soon enter its eighth month — adding that US pressure on Hamas "has no value."
Politics
Hamas: US Pressure 'Has No Value' in Negotiations
Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri reiterated his group's position on Thursday that Hamas would not release Israeli hostages from Gaza until Israel agreed to end the war — which will soon enter its eighth month — adding that US pressure on Hamas "has no value."
Science & technology
Meta Stock Plunges Amid AI Spending Plan
Tech platform Meta's shares dropped nearly 19% Wednesday — wiping out around $200B in market value — after it increased its 2024 cost forecast to $35 -40B because of its ventures into artificial intelligence (AI) and its metaverse.
Environment & Energy
Sunak Announces Major Initiative for Nuclear Energy, Submarines
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared a "national endeavour" for a £763M (US$964M) investment in nuclear energy by 2030, including over £200M ($252M) to secure Barrow as the site for the UK's nuclear submarine building.
Health
Fauci to Testify Before Congress Again
Former head of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Anthony Fauci is slated to testify again before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on June 3.
Money
Report: Global Military Spending Reached All-Time High in 2023
A report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published Monday said global military expenditure totaled $2.443T in 2023 — an all-time high....
Crime & justice
Harvey Weinstein Rape Conviction Overturned
In a 4-3 decision, the New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, voted to overturn Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction.
Culture
Mattel Announces New, More 'Inclusive' Scrabble
Toy and game manufacturer Mattel announced it will launch a more 'inclusive' and 'collaborative' version of Scrabble, marking the biggest change in the 75-year history of the board game....
Sports
NBA Ban Raptors' Jontay Porter for Gambling Scandal
The National Basketball Association (NBA) banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life on Wednesday after determining that he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games — going as far as to bet against his own team....