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Iran threatens U.S. forces in Strait of Hormuz and Bernie Sanders supporters eye a new leader: Morning Rundown

Plus, what to know about the star-studded Met Gala ahead of tonight's affair.

NBC News - May 04, 2026 7:07am EDT

U.S. launches mission to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Foreign forces "will be subjected to attack” if they approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's military command warned Monday.

NBC News - May 04, 2026 6:51am EDT

User found the perfect formula to make Excel misbehave

Register UK - May 04, 2026 6:46am EDT

LEGO Meets Star Wars Day, Both Millennium Falcon and Dark Falcon Starship Hit Record Lows for May the 4th Exclusive

Gizmodo - May 04, 2026 5:46am EDT

Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism

The attack, which left 15 dead at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration, fueled calls for tougher gun controls and more action to tackle hatred towards Jews, and followed ​a spate of antisemitic incidents in Australia.

NBC News - May 04, 2026 5:25am EDT

How TeamViewer ONE transforms IT operations firefighting aut

Register UK - May 04, 2026 4:06am EDT

European leaders see Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone

The move, which blindsided NATO, came amid an escalating dispute with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israeli war on Iran, and Trump’s anger that European allies have been reluctant to get involved in the conflict in the Middle East.

NBC News - May 04, 2026 3:37am EDT

Big Tech earnings show how big, smart spending can be rewarded by the market

It's obvious from this quarter that the bubble talk has been proven wrong.

CNBC - May 04, 2026 1:21am EDT

China makes it illegal to fire humans if AI takes their jobs

Register UK - May 03, 2026 10:42pm EDT

'The Devil Wears Prada' struts to first place with $77 million debut

Women made up about 76% of the ticket buyers, according to PostTrak exit polls. The film also earned $156.6 million internationally, according to studio estimates.

NBC News - May 03, 2026 10:40pm EDT

Trump says the U.S. will ‘free up’ ships in the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump says the U.S. will start escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, after he didn’t rule out a return to fighting with Iran. The president also told an Israeli media outlet that Iran’s latest peace offer was “not acceptable.” NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has the latest.

NBC News - May 03, 2026 8:43pm EDT

Driver on N.J. Turnpike hurt as United plane hits pole on approach to Newark airport

The tractor trailer driver was briefly hospitalized after a piece of the light pole struck his vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike.

NBC News - May 03, 2026 8:07pm EDT

Rudy Giuliani in 'critical' condition in hospital, spokesman says

Giuliani's spokesman didn't say what prompted the former New York City mayor to be admitted, but added he was "stable."

NBC News - May 03, 2026 7:41pm EDT

Trump says U.S. will begin escorting ships through Strait of Hormuz

Trump's announcement comes as a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked Sunday morning.

NBC News - May 03, 2026 6:47pm EDT

A 'Devil Wears Prada 2' meme that viewers thought was AI slop was actually made by a human

“I was trying to make it look artificial, but emulating AI was not on my mind,” Alexis Franklin, the artist commissioned to draw it, told NBC News.

NBC News - May 03, 2026 6:11pm EDT

The Only Thing Worse Than Spirit Airlines

The Atlantic - May 03, 2026 5:31pm EDT

In Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Beijing sees lessons for Taiwan -- In its quest to unite the self-governing island of Taiwan with mainland China, Beijing has considered – and practiced – a blockade of the Taiwan Strait. -- Ann Scott Tyson

Christian Science Monitor - May 03, 2026 3:35pm EDT

We need to hedge against controlling China and messy US on AI: Hello Japan!

Japan’s new leader, now visiting Australia, is investing heavily in future technology. Australia needs to join her.

Sydney Morning Herald - May 03, 2026 3:03pm EDT

United Airlines passenger allegedly assaulted flight attendant, tried to get into cockpit

The 48-year-old man was detained and taken to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation upon arrival at Newark Airport on Saturday evening.

NBC News - May 03, 2026 1:47pm EDT

How does live facial recognition work and how many UK police forces use it?

Guardian UK - May 03, 2026 12:39pm EDT

Guilty until proven innocent: shoppers falsely identified by facial recognition system struggle to clear their names

Guardian UK - May 03, 2026 12:30pm EDT

AI facial recognition oversight lagging far behind technology, watchdogs warn

Guardian UK - May 03, 2026 12:08pm EDT

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

A trio of Club holdings report earnings. Plus, there is Corning's investor day and a fresh batch of jobs data.

CNBC - May 03, 2026 11:53am EDT

April Was the Worst Ever Month on Record for Crypto Hacks

Gizmodo - May 03, 2026 11:35am EDT