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Trump-Linked Crypto Networks Processed Billions For Iran Exchange During Conflict: Report

Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange processed billions of dollars through blockchain networks tied to major supporters of the Trump family's crypto venture, according to a new report.

International Business Times - May 18, 2026 11:36am EDT

Dubai Holding partners with Microsoft to scale AI adoption across operations

Dubai Holding partners with Microsoft to embed AI across real estate, hospitality and retail operations, boosting productivity and supporting UAE’s AI ambitions.

Gulf News - May 18, 2026 11:32am EDT

Japan’s PM orders cybersecurity review to stop Mythos going full CyberZilla

Fears exponential increase in attack scale and speed

Register UK - May 18, 2026 11:23am EDT

Taiwan explained: Why China claims it, and why the U.S. is involved

Many foreign policy analysts fear a Chinese attack on Taiwan could draw the United States into a destructive and costly war with China.

NBC News - May 18, 2026 11:20am EDT

In the age of AI cyberattacks, prevention is no longer enough

Prevention can’t keep pace with AI cyberattacks. Learn why governments and operators must treat cyber defence as national security and focus on resilience, not just blocking.

Gulf News - May 18, 2026 11:09am EDT

Amid prospect of ICE at World Cup games, vendors weigh livelihoods against safety

DHS officials say ICE officers may be at matches. Vendors planning to sell in and around SoFi Stadium say it’s a gamble between their safety and a potentially lucrative payday.

NBC News - May 18, 2026 11:04am EDT

Musk v. OpenAI Jury Begins Deliberating; Standing Hurdle Could End Case Before Altman Removal Hearings

A nine-person jury in Oakland began deliberating Monday in the most consequential corporate governance trial in the history of American artificial intelligence, weighing whether OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman violated charitable-trust law when they converted a nonprofit AI

International Business Times - May 18, 2026 10:55am EDT

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI

The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.

BBC News - May 18, 2026 10:51am EDT

U.S. Weighs Secure AI Base In Israel's Desert Amid Rising Tech Rivalry With China

The United States is considering establishing a secure artificial intelligence facility in Israel's Negev Desert as part of discussions aimed at protecting advanced technologies and limiting exposure to Chinese espionage risks.

International Business Times - May 18, 2026 10:40am EDT

NextEra will buy Dominion in a $66.8 billion power deal amid the AI boom

The deal would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility by market value.

NBC News - May 18, 2026 10:09am EDT

A trade boost and a new relationship status: U.S. touts modest China deals after summit’s good vibes

The White House released details of what Trump and Xi agreed to during the two-day state visit. But the summit was ultimately less about the deals than the personal encounter, analysts said.

NBC News - May 18, 2026 9:51am EDT

Surprise AI bills leave AWS and Google Cloud users aghast

Stuck with an AI bill for tens of thousands of dollars? You're not alone by a long shot

Register UK - May 18, 2026 9:41am EDT

Severe spring weather reaches all corners of the U.S.

Storms in the middle of the country, snow in the Rockies and heat in the Northeast are all happening this week.

NBC News - May 18, 2026 9:05am EDT

The AI GPU Crunch Is Real, Amazon Still Manages to Drop This AMD RX 9070 XT to a Record Low

Gizmodo - May 18, 2026 8:52am EDT

Former school official returns to court for case of 6-year-old who shot teacher

Last year, Ebony Parker was found liable for ignoring warning signs that the child had a weapon.

NBC News - May 18, 2026 8:47am EDT

Trump's Iran threat, Berkshire's airline bet, Lululemon's proxy battle and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

CNBC - May 18, 2026 8:39am EDT

Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’ as new drone attacks hit U.A.E and Saudi Arabia

Iran’s foreign ministry said Monday that Tehran was not “intimidated by the enemy’s threats” but that talks to end the war remained ongoing.

NBC News - May 18, 2026 8:39am EDT

Anthropic to share Mythos cyber flaw findings with global finance watchdog

Guardian UK - May 18, 2026 7:55am EDT

Kainos: IT firm still hiring graduates despite AI job fears

The CEO of Northern Ireland's biggest software firm says they plan to take on another 200 graduates.

BBC News - May 18, 2026 7:09am EDT

Bigger, Faster, Stronger: 3 Reasons Why Starship V3 Will Be a Spaceflight Game Changer

Gizmodo - May 18, 2026 6:08am EDT

Taiwan's train cyber-trauma reveals a global system that's coming off the tracks

That's not a radio. THIS is a radio

Register UK - May 18, 2026 5:21am EDT

Rep. Thomas Massie confronts the full force of Trump’s wrath in a Republican primary

The Kentucky Republican has emerged as perhaps the president’s most critical primary target after bucking him on issues ranging from budget legislation to the Epstein files.

NBC News - May 18, 2026 5:04am EDT

Google sidles up to unsuspecting users, asks for their number

You may only get 5GB of storage instead of 15GB if you don't share your digits with the Chocolate Factory

Register UK - May 18, 2026 2:31am EDT

Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: premium aluminium meets quirky design

Guardian UK - May 18, 2026 2:24am EDT