US stocks close marginally higher.
Major US stock indices closed higher on the day, with the Russell 2000 leading the charge with a modest gain of 0.33%. Both the Dow and the S&P rose by 0.19%, while the NASDAQ index increased by 0.10%. The stock market winners and losers showed a sharply bifurcated tone today, with investors aggressively rewarding select […]
Rice–fish co-culturing reduces schistosomiasis risk and increases yields and incomes
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Saudi Aramco CEO warns oil markets may not normalize until 2027
Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., discusses President Donald Trump’s Iran warning, the GOP’s new agenda bill and Medicaid fraud concerns in North Carolina on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ The CEO of Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company is warning that the energy sector will take time to recover from the Iran war’s impact on supply as oil output […]
Sen. John Curtis exploring 2028 run for Utah governor
John Curtis arrived in the Senate just 16 months ago. He’s already eyeing a possible move back home. The Utah Republican’s inner circle is actively canvassing donors and allies in Utah to gauge support for a gubernatorial bid in 2028, according to six people involved with or briefed on the discussions. They were granted anonymity […]
‘RHONJ’ Jennifer Fessler Regrets Defending West Wilson After Shutting Down Rumor
‘RHONJ’ Jenn Fessler I Regret Defending West … But Ciara Owes Me an Apology!!! Published May 11, 2026 1:35 PM PDT ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ star Jennifer Fessler is shutting down rumors she ever hooked up with “Summer House” cast member West Wilson … saying at this point, she doesn’t even want to be […]
UAE carried out covert strikes on Iran as Gulf war escalated, WSJ report says
The UAE secretly carried out military strikes on Iran, including hitting a refinery on Lavan Island in April, as part of the broader Gulf conflict, the Wall Street Journal (gated) reported. Summary: The UAE conducted covert military strikes on Iran, including an attack on a refinery on Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf in early […]
Mariners Recall Domingo González For MLB Debut
The Mariners on Monday recalled righty Domingo González from Triple-A Tacoma, per a club announcement. Lefty Jose A. Ferrer has been placed on the paternity list in a corresponding roster move. González will be making his major league debut when he first takes the mound. A waiver claim out of the Braves organization last August, […]
Key United States midfielder ruled out of World Cup
United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the 2026 World Cup after Atletico Madrid confirmed he requires surgery on an ankle injury. Cardoso suffered the injury in a training session last Thursday. In a statement released on Monday, the club announced that Cardoso had suffered a “high-grade sprain with joint involvement”, which will require surgical […]
Daz Dillinger Sues Tupac Shakur’s Record Label
Daz Dillinger To 2Pac’s Label Got My Mind Made Up … I’m Suing!!! Published May 11, 2026 1:00 PM PDT Daz Dillinger is dragging a record label that controls a bunch of Tupac‘s music to court … and it sounds like he feels he’s owed big bucks. The legendary rapper just filed suit against Amaru […]
Economic and event calendar Asia Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – BoJ will give us their thoughts
The Bank of Japan will release its ‘Summary’ of the April meeting today. This was an ‘on hold’ meeting, but was eventful. From the day: The Bank of Japan left its short-term policy rate unchanged at 0.75%, as widely expected, but delivered a significantly more hawkish inflation outlook alongside the decision, sharply revising up its […]
