Business News
- Video shows Cole Allen casing hotel, storming checkpoint in alleged Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said there is no evidence that a Secret Service shot during the incident was the victim of friendly fire.
- AstraZeneca stock falls after FDA panel votes against new cancer drug
The advisory panel wasn't convinced that a clinical trial proved that early switching to camizestrant improved long-term survival rates.
- Trump scraps Scotch whisky tariffs ‘in honor’ of King Charles
The move is expected to recoup millions of dollars a month for Scotland’s economy.
- Australia and Japan markets climb, looking past Iran war escalation fears
This comes as investors took in strong earnings stateside, looking past weaker-than-expected economic data and threats of escalation in Iran.
- Apple CEO Tim Cook warns of extended memory crunch. 'We'll look at a range of options'
In Apple's quarterly earnings report, CEO Tim Cook warned of further memory constraints in the coming quarters.
- Japan Airlines begins humanoid robot trials at Tokyo's Haneda airport as labor shortages bite
Tokyo's Haneda Airport is beginning a trial of humanoid robots in airport ground services amid chronic labor challenges and a rapidly ageing workforce.
- China’s EV price war turns into AI arms race beyond cheaper cars
Chinese EV firms are rapidly rolling out in-car AI features to gain an edge, but as the price war drags on, those technologies are quickly becoming commoditized.
- Trump vs Kimmel: inside Disney chief Josh D’Amaro’s baptism of fire
Studio’s boss has run into free speech crisis just weeks into his job
- Trump vs Kimmel: inside Disney chief Josh D’Amaro’s baptism of fire
Studio’s boss has run into free speech crisis just weeks into his job
- How bots could help revive democracy
New AI tools encouraging deliberation could promote consensus and reduce polarisation in politics
Crypto News
- Bitcoin seals best monthly gain in a year as S&P 500 hits fresh all-time high
Bitcoin finished April above $76,000 to preserve most of its monthly gains, but the S&P 500 stole the limelight with a trip back to record highs.
- Bitcoin risks extended retreat as April rally was futures-driven: CryptoQuant
Futures drove up Bitcoin's price in April while spot demand declined, which CryptoQuant warned has historically preceded extended price declines.
- Bitcoiners launch 'The Bitcoin Evidence Base' to stamp out FUD
The Bitcoin FUD-stopping tool cites over 22 peer-reviewed research papers to address common misconceptions about Bitcoin.
- DeFi protocol Carrot becomes first casualty of $285M Drift exploit
Carrot's total value locked has collapsed 93% in a month, from $28 million to $1.99 million, leaving the protocol financially unable to continue.
- Bitcoin’s surge to $77K pressures shorts, but absent spot and long leverage caps rallies
Bitcoin bulls took another swing at the $77,000 resistance, but profit-taking and traders’ reluctance to increase margin and spot longs limit the strength of each breakout.
- Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows top $490M: Is BTC’s rally losing momentum?
Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows reached $490 million as crypto investors considered the impact of high oil prices, Big Tech earnings and a shortfall in AI industry growth metrics.
- Repeated Bitcoin profit taking near $77K suggests rally is losing steam
Short-term traders took profit each time BTC rallied above $77,000, creating overhead sell pressure that has capped BTC’s ability to reach $80,000.
- Bitcoin’s $75K cost basis emerges as key support zone for current bull trend
Bitcoin found support above a key investor cost-basis level as spot BTC ETF flows and spot positioning compressed BTC’s price range in preparation for the next trending move.
- Bitcoin Coinbase Premium threatens bear flag repeat with BTC price at $76K
Bitcoin price action risked repeating January's breakdown despite April being poised to offer the best monthly BTC price gains in a year.
- Bitcoin analysts explain why BTC price can’t take out $80K
A large overhead supply cluster, increased profit-taking activity and the resumption of spot Bitcoin ETF outflows are key factors keeping BTC price pinned below $80,000.
General News
- Who profits big from the war on Iran?
Who profits big from the war on Iran?
- Oil prices rise again with little sign of war on Iran ending
Brent crude futures hit $126.41 on Thursday - a 5 percent rise for the week.
- Despite growth and pay rises, Greek workers are among the poorest in Europe
Inflation has robbed them of a third of their income since the post-2009 global financial crisis, statistics show.
- May Day in the age of AI: The new war on workers
As companies pour billions into AI, the fight for workers’ rights is being rewritten as a fight for the right to work.
- Mohamed Salah ‘deserves big send-off’, says Liverpool boss Slot
Egypt international Mohamed Salah set to return for Liverpool before the season ends as Anfield exit looms.
- More than 40 Iranian seafarers killed during US–Israeli war: Union leader
The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate blamed US and Israeli attacks on Iran's ports and commercial fleet for deaths.
- Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day
Labour Day marches are being held as Iran war and rising energy prices threaten the global economy.
- Commercial flights from Tehran’s main airport resume amid cautious normalcy
Flights are gradually back in the air, but uncertainty on the ground still lingers.
- Ukraine begins to flex muscle as an emerging air power, angering Russia
Russian officials cast Ukrainian attacks as 'terrorism' as they urge 'vigilance'.
- UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
British officials have raised the national terrorism threat to its second-highest level.












