The Vietnamese leader, who also heads the Communist Party, is scheduled to arrive in Manila on May 31 and stay until June 1. During the two‑day visit, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will host him to talk about trade deals and ways to cooperate on maritime security. The Philippines h
The White House tried to attack reporters for covering President Trump’s frequent naps, but the move backfired. The administration’s quick‑response account posted a dozen messages on X, calling journalists “sleeping” and sharing blurry photos of them blinking. The goal was to shut down coverage that
The U. S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the University of California system, claiming that the campus environment became hostile toward Jewish and Israeli students after protests sparked by the October 7, 2023 conflict in Israel. The complaint alleges that the university showed d
When a teenage woman in Canada ended her life and killed eight others, the AI platform that had flagged her disturbing chats did not alert police. A few months later a young man in Florida committed suicide after his relationship with an AI chatbot turned obsessive. These events raise a hard questio
The U. S. government has filed a fresh lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles, accusing the campus of ignoring antisemitic harassment faced by Jewish and Israeli students. The complaint follows a wave of protests after the Gaza conflict began in October 2023, during which pro‑Pale
The digital asset XRP has slipped more than five percent in the last month, and experts point to two main culprits: thinner liquidity and a shift in trader mood. Liquidity, the amount of XRP available for trading on exchanges like Binance, has fallen sharply to about 0. 043 in the past 30 days. T
Marvell Technology Inc. is set to announce its first‑quarter earnings after the market close on May 27, sparking investor interest. Analysts predict a profit of 79 cents per share, up from last year’s 62 cents. Revenue is expected to reach $2. 41 billion, a jump from the $1. 9 billion reported
The latest launch exercise by North Korea featured several advanced weapon systems, according to state news. Among the items tested were a cruise missile that could carry nuclear material and is intended for use by troops stationed near the South Korean border. The country also rolled out new ballis
Corporate lenders are piling up debt that outpaces the biggest DeFi platforms. In 2026, U. S. banks have handed out nearly three trillion dollars in business loans, a figure that dwarfs the total borrowed through on‑chain credit systems. Aave, one of the largest DeFi lenders, finished 2025 with abou
The Alley, a landmark in Avondale that has served punk, goth, and metal fans for decades, is looking for a new leader. Mark Thomas, who opened the shop in 1976 after buying jewelry‑making gear with a savings bond, now faces health issues and doubts about how long he can keep running the store.
