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Open-source system QED claims machine-generated proofs for three open math problems; formal checks pending

An arXiv preprint and GitHub repo say QED, an open-source multi-agent AI, produced expert-verified proofs for three open math problems; independent formal checks are pending. ...Read more

#ai, #math, #arxiv, #proofs

Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT Linked to Iran’s Central Bank, OFAC Adds Wallets to Sanctions

Tether froze $344M in USDT across two Tron wallets after U.S. authorities linked them to Iran’s central bank and OFAC sanctioned the addresses. ...Read more

#tether, #usdt, #iran, #ofac, #cryptocurrency

White House Post Misstates Which FISA Measure Was Signed and When

White House said Trump signed S.4465 on April 30, but records show H.R.8322 became law April 18 — a narrow timing change to FISA Title VII. ...Read more

#fisa, #section702, #whitehouse, #congress

Apple Posts Best March Quarter Ever, Raises Dividend and Authorizes $100 Billion Buyback

Apple posted its strongest March quarter—$111.2B revenue—fueled by record iPhone and Services sales; dividend raised and $100B buyback authorized. ...Read more

$AAPL, #apple, #earnings, #aapl, #technology

April 2026 Was the Most-Hacked Month for Crypto as Drift and KelpDAO Thefts Top $625 Million

April 2026 saw 28–30 crypto exploits and roughly $625M stolen, largely from Drift Protocol and KelpDAO — attacks that exploited operational and cross‑chain weaknesses. ...Read more

#crypto, #defi, #hacks

U.K. Raises National Terror Threat to 'Severe' After Golders Green Stabbing

Britain raised its national threat to 'severe' after an antisemitic stabbing in Golders Green, citing rising risks from extremists and state-linked threats. ...Read more

#uk, #terrorism, #antisemitism, #nationalsecurity

STB Says It Received Revised Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger Filing; Completeness Comments Due May 8

Surface Transportation Board received a revised Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger filing; comments on completeness are due May 8, 2026. ...Read more

$UNP, $NSC, #railroads, #mergers, #transportation, #regulation

Grinding Gear Games sets May 7 reveal and May 29 release for Path of Exile 2 update 'Return of the Ancients'

Grinding Gear Games will reveal Path of Exile 2's 'Return of the Ancients' on May 7; the Early Access update goes live May 29. ...Read more

#pathofexile, #gaming, #videogames, #grindinggeargames

FDA proposes excluding semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide from 503B bulks list

FDA proposes removing semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide from the 503B bulks list, potentially limiting outsourcing facilities' ability to compound GLP‑1 drugs. ...Read more

#fda, #glp1, #compounding, #semaglutide, #tirzepatide

U.S. Economy Expands 2.0% in Q1 2026 as Inflation Remains Elevated

Advance BEA estimate: U.S. GDP rose 2.0% annualized in Q1 2026, with core PCE at 4.3% — keeping inflation and Fed policy center stage. ...Read more

#economy, #gdp, #inflation, #federalreserve

ECB Holds Rates Steady but Warns Energy Shock Has Raised Inflation Risks

ECB keeps key rates unchanged and flags heightened upside inflation and downside growth risks after Middle East-driven energy price spike. ...Read more

#ecb, #interest-rates, #inflation, #eurozone

Skybound launches Invincible VS, first major video-game adaptation of the franchise

Skybound's first in-house studio released Invincible VS, an M-rated 3-on-3 tag fighter on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC with a Story Mode. ...Read more

#invincible, #video-games, #skybound, #gaming

Caterpillar Q1 Sales and Profit Jump 22% as Tariff Costs Trim Margins

Caterpillar's Q1 sales rose 22% to $17.4B and EPS increased, but higher tariff-related manufacturing costs trimmed profit margins. ...Read more

$CAT, #caterpillar, #earnings, #manufacturing, #construction

Cross-border Bank Credit Surges 11% in 2025, Fastest Annual Growth Since 2008, BIS Says

BIS data show cross-border bank credit rose 11% in 2025 to $38.1tn — the fastest annual gain since Q1 2008 — led by dollar and euro lending. ...Read more

#economy, #bis, #crossbordercredit, #emergingmarkets

Amnesty Alleges 150 Fulani Died After Months in Military-Controlled Camp in Kwara

Amnesty says at least 150 Fulani, mostly children, died after months detained at a military-controlled camp in Kwara; calls for independent probe. ...Read more

#nigeria, #fulani, #amnesty, #humanrights