Snap reported first-quarter earnings and provided cautious sales guidance while revealing it no longer has a deal with the generative AI startup Perplexity.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton to trigger a by-election, but rivals are refusing to stand against him, turning the move into a "farce" and "circus". Farage faces investigations into donations, including a £5m gift from a crypto tycoon, which he denies wrongdoing over. The by-election could cost taxpayers over £200,000.
Novak Djokovic, 39, defied age and expectations in a grueling 5-set Grand Slam quarter-final victory. His remarkable stamina and fighting spirit, even after a calf tweak, drew praise for his unprecedented longevity in professional tennis.
Victims of the 2023 data hack at 23andMe will receive a $46.75 million payout from Chrome Holding, the company that acquired 23andMe after its bankruptcy. A California court ordered the settlement, which will be distributed by Kroll Restructuring to affected individuals.
A marine heatwave is expected to reach extreme levels around the UK this week, with sea temperatures potentially 4-5C above average. This could harm marine life, including seagrasses and shellfish, while encouraging warm-water species.
Weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro are significantly altering UK consumer spending. Research indicates users spend less on groceries and eating out, shifting purchases towards healthier options and products that mitigate side effects, though spending patterns may revert upon cessation.
Kalshi traders are betting on low probabilities for the US government taking a stake in OpenAI or Anthropic this year, with odds under 30%. However, they see higher chances for stakes in quantum computing firms Rigetti Computing and D-Wave Quantum, and semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries, with odds over 60%.
