The Queen's Club tournament saw its women's event achieve remarkable success, selling out tickets and increasing prize money, while the men's event struggled with a weak field due to player injuries and tax law disadvantages compared to other tournaments.
Tropical Storm Arthur weakened into a low-pressure area Wednesday night but forecasters warn its remnants could cause days of heavy rain and life-threatening flooding across the southeastern US, with some areas potentially receiving up to 20 inches.
Chipmaker Nvidia is set to sell $25 billion in investment-grade debt, its first bond sale in five years, to test investor appetite for the AI sector. The offering, upsized from $20 billion due to strong demand, will feature maturities from two to 30 years.
A video of Russian streamer Gensyxa's streaming room flooding went viral, shocking viewers with its realism. However, it was later revealed to be a staged event, not an actual accident, raising questions about its authenticity and safety.
Apple announces watchOS 27, featuring AI-enhanced Siri for natural language interaction, a dynamic app grid, updated Health app for menopause support, Workout Buddy independence from iPhone, Spanish support, and a new single-tap gesture for accessibility.
1,500 beagles were released from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin breeding facility, after it was found to have mistreated animals. Rescue groups are now rehoming the dogs, but adopters are warned they require significant patience due to their past experiences.
Western Australia experienced an unusual May with prolonged sunshine and dry spells, impacting agriculture. Despite a late deluge and strong winds, rainfall remained below average for most of the state.
Four of seven miners trapped in a flooded Laos cave for 10 days have been rescued, with two still missing; rescuers face treacherous conditions to locate them.
Lionel Messi was substituted out of Inter Miami's 6-4 win early on Sunday, sparking concerns for Argentina's World Cup defense. Coach Gerardo Martino suggested fatigue due to heavy pitch conditions, but Messi's early exit is unusual.
Thousands in Peru's informal settlements like Mollepata live in high-risk areas vulnerable to extreme weather. Despite a deadly 2009 flood, new settlements grow, straining resources and urban planning efforts.
The European Commission is working on a new trade weapon as the continent struggles to contend with a flood of low-cost imports from China. The tool may be presented at a May 29 gathering of the European Union’s executive branch, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday. Plans for a China-focused meeting were delayed from last month after the US-Israeli war on Iran prompted a new agenda focused on energy prices. It’s not clear what form the instrument will take. Business groups have been...
Bengaluru experienced its wettest April day on Wednesday, with over 11cm of rain, equivalent to nearly 10% of its annual rainfall. This deluge, estimated at 20-22 million cubic metres, could have met the city's water needs for a fortnight.
With 57% of voters believing AI risks outweigh benefits and 74% thinking government isn't doing enough to regulate it, the political moment for AI legislation is ripe. The author argues for a 1% "slop tax" on AI companies to combat the flood of low-quality AI-generated content that threatens human creativity and cultural institutions. The revenue would fund grants for artists, researchers, and cultural institutions—the very groups whose work trained these AI models.
