Toronto missing girl Esther spoke with Global News a year before disappearance

Esther is on the autism spectrum and her family said she is 'vulnerable," saying they're concerned she could be too trusting or someone "will have ill intentions."

As A.I. Fever Rises in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo Has a Few Words

The American pope wants to take artificial intelligence down a notch. Is he challenging the tech companies, or will tech take over the papacy?

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Tillis ramps up criticism of DOJ compensation fund: ‘It‘s politically tone deaf’

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) took another swipe at the Justice Department’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” an initiative that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have criticized in recent days. “I call it a payout pot for punks,” Tillis said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “It ma

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Brits bask in scorching sun as record-high temperatures beat down

The U.K. rarely sees such scorching heat, especially in spring and even in summer, when average temperatures in the south of England linger between the high teens and low 20s C.

Pope urges 'disarming' of AI in major manifesto

Pope Leo XIV called for artificial intelligence to be more strictly regulated, warning that it can help spread misinformation and normalize war. He also issued an unprecedented apology for the church's role in slavery.

Why AGNC Investment's Net Interest Spread Matters More Than Its 14% Dividend Yield

Costco’s Kirkland Signature women’s multivitamin recalled for metal pieces

Health Canada is advising consumers to consult health-care providers before discontinuing personal use of the affected product, or for any health concerns.

3 High-Yield Pipeline Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

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Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical

The document marks a powerful foray by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church into the debate about the misuse or overuse of artificial intelligence.

Middle East Conflict Lifted Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)

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WATCH: 'Toy Story 5' stars join Disney's 'Cool Kids Summer'

Scarlett Spears and Mykal-Michelle Harris headed to Walt Disney World to check out the return of the "Cool Kids Summer" program, running May 26 through Sept. 8, 2026.

Authorities investigate after China coal mine explosion kills at least 82

Officials blamed 'chaotic' scenes in the aftermath and inaccurate information provided by the mine operator for the revised death toll.

The pope’s AI encyclical isn’t really about AI

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical uses AI as a lens to diagnose older problems: concentrated power, eroding democracy, and a tech elite that shapes the world to its own advantage.

25th May – Threat Intelligence Report

For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 25th May, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES 7-Eleven, the global convenience store chain, confirmed a breach after an unauthorized access to systems used for franchisee documents. ShinyHunters claim

WATCH: College athlete's wisdom tooth surgery led to leukemia diagnosis

"GMA" shares the story of a 21-year-old college volleyball player whose routine wisdom tooth extraction uncovered a shocking leukemia diagnosis.

Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal

President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.

Pope Leo calls for being ‘profoundly human’ in the age of AI

Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first Encyclical Letter "Magnifica humanitas" on May 25, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican. | Getty Images Pope Leo XIV warned of the risks of AI and unconstrained technological power in his first major papal document released on Monday. Magnifica Humanitas

"Perfect PCs for productivity and multitasking": Dell is blowing out laptops for as low as $529 during its Memorial Day sale

Dell is currently blowing out a bunch of its laptops during Memorial Day weekend, and I found the 5 best sales that start at just $529 for a limited time.

[$] Tier-aware memory-controller limits

Joshua Hahn began his session in the memory-management track of the 2026 Linux Storage, Filesystem, Memory Management, and BPF Summit by saying that the memory controller for control groups is intended to provide resource allocation, accounting, and protection from interference by other tasks. But

Teals eye party structure to fill Liberal vacuum and counter One Nation

Changes to political funding and the need for crossbenchers to remain relevant are driving discussions but some independents are opposed Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast It is a tag that has been unfairly – and incorrectly – attached to the band of teal MPs since their a

Kathie Lee Gifford lists her Connecticut waterfront estate for a staggering $100 million asking price

Kathie Lee Gifford's Cedar Cliff estate in Riverside, Connecticut, is listed for $100 million with a recording studio, pool, dock and tennis court.

Watch live: Trump delivers Memorial Day remarks

President Trump will give remarks Monday afternoon during a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, a tradition set to honor the fallen on Memorial Day. The president, in a post online, took a swipe at critics of his administration in a message for the holiday. “Happy Memorial Day to

How to take the asymmetry out of asymmetric war

On this Memorial Day, it is particularly relevant to make the case again as to why the terms asymmetric and hybrid are misplaced in examining war.

The pitch trick that helped an eSports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI

Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done. And he shared several secrets on how he did it.

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Métis Nation spring assembly opens in Saskatoon following turbulent year

A key gathering is underway this weekend in Saskatoon as Métis leaders and citizens meet to discuss the future of governance in the province.

Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy

An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months.

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Blanche revamps push for Trump’s ballroom after White House shooting

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the shooting near the White House over the weekend reiterates the need for President Trump’s ballroom. Blanche, in a federal court filing on Sunday, argued the incident “underscores the critical need for top level, state of the art security at the White Hous

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Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords.

Security updates for Monday

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Rubio pushes back on India's concerns over US visa curbs, says policy must be 'America First' under Trump

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump's immigration reforms are not targeted at India but applied globally during a news conference in New Delhi.

Crossroads Capital Investment Maintains a Constructive Outlook on FTAI Aviation (FTAI)

Wyndham Clark adds to his funky resume, TPC Craig Ranch slander and LIV Golf's pitch to new investors

Wyndham Clark snaps a lengthy winless drought with a final round 60 to beat Si Woo Kim by three shots at the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Dallas.

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8kHz review: the fastest, most precise competitive gaming keyboard ever made?

Razer is doubling down on the "Pro" in its Huntsman lineup. The new V3 Pro TKL 8KHz takes the already excellent V3 platform and injects it with a massive 8,000Hz HyperPolling boost, improved acoustics, and the game-changing Snap Tap technology. Aimed squarely at the esports crowd, this $169.99 deck

Schwab CEO says his firm will attract new customers with wealth building instead of meme coins and gambling

Australian Gaza aid flotilla activists allege abuse after Israeli abduction

Activists allege assaults and torture during Israeli detention after flotilla intercepted in international waters.

WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 as epidemic ‘outpacing us’

Tedros ⁠Adhanom Ghebreyesus says ​a delay in detecting cases means responders were now 'playing catch-up'.

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Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in days: Apply before May 27

The deadline to apply or nominate for Startup Battlefield 200 is May 27. This is your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100,000. Apply now.

Were the Constitution’s Authors a Little Too Optimistic?

The nation’s founding document has a blind spot. Trump is making it visible.

Thai rescuers join effort to free seven people trapped in Laos cave

Group have been stuck in flooded cave in central Laos for five days after heavy rain caused landslides Divers who helped in the dramatic rescue of a young Thai football team in 2018 have joined efforts to free seven people who have been trapped for five days inside a remote, flooded cave in central

Suspected arson at car dealership damages vehicles: Montreal police

Montreal police's arson unit is investigating after several vehicles at a used car dealership were damaged when a fire was set by one or more suspects.

[$] Dirk and Linus discuss AI and kernel development

Linus Torvalds does not enjoy giving talks, but he does consent to the occasional on-stage conversation with Dirk Hohndel at Linux Foundation events. The pair held the 30th of their fire-less fireside chats during a keynote session on May 20, at the 2026 Open Source Summit North America. Topics incl

Nate Erskine-Smith’s appeal of Ontario Liberal nomination vote rejected

Erskine-Smith was vying to represent the provincial Liberals in the upcoming Scarborough Southwest byelection but did not win the party's nomination.

Tennis pro abruptly exits French Open mid-match for emergency bathroom break: 'I need to go'

French tennis player Arthur Gea abruptly left the court at the French Open after begging the chair umpire for an emergency bathroom break mid-match.

Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying as $1.5B Bond Repurchase Takes Priority

I inherited a house. My CPA says I should sell within a year to avoid capital gains. Is he right?

“We plan to sell it to another family member for the appraised value.”

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Kenya police shake up president's protection team after security breach

Will Maureen Galindo’s ‘Zionists’ Comments Matter in Texas House Runoff Election?

Democratic leaders accused Maureen Galindo of antisemitism and are trying to stop her from winning the party’s primary in a contested U.S. House district.

RADV Driver Lands Support For VK_KHR_shader_fma

Merged today for what will become Mesa 26.2 next quarter is the Radeon Vulkan driver "RADV" now supporting the VK_KHR_shader_fma extension...

Scientists find a place where time moves backward

Trump urges Gulf allies to join Abraham Accords amid US-Iran talks

President Trump on Monday called for Gulf allies to join the Abraham Accords amid talks between the U.S. and Iran to bring an end to hostilities in the Middle East. The pressure comes as the two nations are reportedly working on a deal to extend the ceasefire in the region and reopen the Strait of…

Summer’s Best Beach Reads

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Farage's Reform UK Lays Out Plans to Dismantle Deep State Cabinet Office, Return Power to Elected Officials

Reform UK laid out plans to dismantle the British Cabinet Office and return power to elected officials from uncountable Whitehall bureaucrats. The post Farage’s Reform UK Lays Out Plans to Dismantle Deep State Cabinet Office, Return Power to Elected Officials appeared first on Breitbart.

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

The holiday-shortened week of trading will address key debates including AI's impact on software and inflation.

Everyone Knew Them on the Block. Then a Friday Ritual Ended in Tragedy.

The group of friends had used the same corner on the Upper West Side to unwind for years. By the end of the night, two people would be dead after a speeding S.U.V. drove into a crowd.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Texas US Senate Republican primary runoff

Amid Iran War, Remembering the Losses From Another Middle East Conflict

On this Memorial Day, families of those killed in the Iraq War reflected on the sacrifice and offered advice to today’s military families.

At four, her head was shaved and her clothes burned. Aunty Lorraine doesn’t want her trauma to be forgotten

The now 88-year-old is urging Australian governments to throw their support behind a new national plan for Stolen Generations survivors as they enter their final years Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Aunty Lorraine Peeters only remembers the metal gates opening as she w

Christian lifeguard who refused pride flag duties and was suspended is now headed toward trial

A Christian lifeguard Captain Jeffrey Little is headed toward trial after alleging LA County punished him for objecting to Pride flag duties.

Lainey Wilson says calling Duck Hodges her husband still hasn’t 'sunk in' after wedding week

Country star Lainey Wilson and husband Duck Hodges open up about their whirlwind wedding week during their newlywed debut at the 2026 ACM Awards.

DOJ filing invokes weekend White House shooting in ballroom case

An overnight Department of Justice filing cast Saturday's shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue as another attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

Canada's Overlooked Park In Ontario Is Centered Around A Crater Lake With Swimming, Beaches, And Fishing

America needs to embrace new ways to support freedom of the press

Let’s hope that if Xavier Becerra is elected to serve as California’s governor, he brings that attitude with him and that he sets an example of how state and local leaders can support press freedom.

These underdogs are a big reason S&P 500 profit growth is the fastest in nearly 5 years

Ever since Big Tech went all in on artificial intelligence more than three years ago, seven companies have done the heavy lifting for overall S&P 500 earnings growth. But more recently, the other 493 names in the index have started to pull their weight.

5 days left: Save up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes before prices increase

Early Bird savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco end May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save up to $410 before prices increase.

Dollar drifts lower as oil falls on Hormuz deal optimism

Netherlands Seizes 800 Servers, Arrests 2 for Aiding Cyberattacks

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Ford government goes to court to fight FOI disclosure of blue licence plate documents

Government lawyers have applied for a judicial review of decisions ordering the province to release documents in response to a freedom-of-information request by The Canadian Press.

Video games, motorhomes and a £3,200 coffee machine: How ex-SNP chief splashed out with embezzled cash

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from the party.