President Donald Trump said the peace deal with Iran is 'largely negotiated' and the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen, though recent US airstrikes on Iranian targets have strained the ceasefire. Iran denounced the strikes as bad faith while Trump insisted no nation will control the strategic waterway. The blockade has driven up global fuel prices as travelers face higher costs.
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The 2026 US midterm elections are approaching with control of Congress at stake. President Trump continues to reshape federal agencies including dismantling climate research offices at NOAA. Polls from AP-NORC show a divided electorate. The administration also navigates the Iran deal and ongoing trade policy shifts that could sway voters in key swing states.
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Global stock markets are caught between hopes for an Iran peace deal and fears about the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Asian stocks rose on Tuesday as deal hopes buoyed investor sentiment, while Wall Street traders left stocks wavering amid mixed signals. Oil prices remain elevated due to the blockade, and US consumers face higher fuel prices heading into summer travel season.
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Google has expanded Search Live, its conversational AI search feature, to over 200 countries worldwide. The rollout is powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, a new voice and audio AI model designed for natural, real-time interaction. The same week, Google released its May 2026 Core Update and redesigned the Search homepage for the first time in 25 years.
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NASA released its 2025 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station, revealing more than 750 investigations conducted aboard the orbital laboratory. The findings could reshape astronaut health monitoring, advanced manufacturing in microgravity, energy storage technology, and remote medical care delivery. The report was released in May 2026.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Western Conference finals. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs face elimination. In the East, the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers are locked in their own battle for a Finals berth.
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A banned hallucinogenic drug called ibogaine is raising hopes for treating PTSD in military veterans. Clinical trials involving former service members suggest the potent compound derived from the African iboga plant could provide lasting relief from trauma symptoms. However, ibogaine is classified as a controlled substance in the US and banned in many countries due to safety concerns including heart risks.
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A new study published in May 2026 warns that climate change could erode the air quality improvements the United States has achieved over the past 50 years of Clean Air Act regulation. Changes in temperature, wind patterns, and rainfall are expected to enhance ozone and particulate pollution, potentially cutting air quality gains in half by 2050.
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