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Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI in Annual Revenue After Explosive 80x Q1 Surge

TechMay 8, 2026

Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI in Annual Revenue After Explosive 80x Q1 Surge

Anthropic's annualized revenue has eclipsed OpenAI for the first time, reaching a 30 billion dollar run rate while OpenAI trails at 24 billion. The maker of Claude says it grew 80 times in the first quarter of 2026, straining infrastructure and prompting reliability fixes after Pro and Max users reported outages.

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Met Gala 2026 Dazzles With Costume Art Theme as Beyonce, Kidman and Williams Co-Chair

EntertainmentMay 8, 2026

Met Gala 2026 Dazzles With Costume Art Theme as Beyonce, Kidman and Williams Co-Chair

The 2026 Met Gala lit up New York with the theme Costume Art and a dress code of fashion is art. Co-chaired by Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour, with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos as honorary chairs, the night produced a parade of viral red-carpet moments, including Hugh Jackman saving Blake Lively from a wardrobe scare.

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Akamai Soars 27% on $1.8 Billion AI Cloud Deal as S&P 500 Eyes Weekly Gain

FinanceMay 8, 2026

Akamai Soars 27% on $1.8 Billion AI Cloud Deal as S&P 500 Eyes Weekly Gain

Akamai Technologies shares jumped 27% after the cybersecurity and cloud-computing company announced a leading U.S. AI lab will commit $1.8 billion over seven years for its cloud infrastructure services. The pop helped lift U.S. stock futures on Friday, with the S&P 500 on track for a 1.5% weekly gain even as CoreWeave slid 7% on disappointing guidance.

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Iran Accuses US of Breaching Ceasefire as New Strikes Hit Strait of Hormuz

WorldMay 8, 2026

Iran Accuses US of Breaching Ceasefire as New Strikes Hit Strait of Hormuz

Tehran is accusing the United States of breaking a fragile ceasefire after Central Command confirmed American forces struck back at Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has now created a new agency to control shipping in the vital waterway, throwing global oil markets and a tentative peace deal into fresh doubt.

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Pope Leo XIV Welcomes Marco Rubio to the Vatican for High-Stakes Talks on Iran and Middle East

WorldMay 8, 2026

Pope Leo XIV Welcomes Marco Rubio to the Vatican for High-Stakes Talks on Iran and Middle East

Pope Leo XIV met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican on Friday, May 8, for talks focused on the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and the broader Middle East. The meeting underscores Rome's emerging role as a quiet diplomatic broker between Washington and Tehran.

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OpenAI Raises $122 Billion at $852 Billion Valuation as AI Funding Frenzy Hits New Records

TechMay 8, 2026

OpenAI Raises $122 Billion at $852 Billion Valuation as AI Funding Frenzy Hits New Records

OpenAI has closed a record-shattering $122 billion funding round at an $852 billion valuation, anchored by Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank and Microsoft. The deal arrives alongside Anthropic's fresh $40 billion from Google and a Cohere–Aleph Alpha merger blessed by Canada and Germany, marking the most aggressive capital surge in AI history.

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Bonnie Tyler Hospitalized in Portugal for Emergency Intestinal Surgery, Tour Postponed

EntertainmentMay 8, 2026

Bonnie Tyler Hospitalized in Portugal for Emergency Intestinal Surgery, Tour Postponed

Welsh rock icon Bonnie Tyler, the singer behind 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has been hospitalized in Portugal for emergency intestinal surgery, her management confirmed. The 74-year-old's spokesperson said she is recovering well and will need time to rest before returning to the stage.

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Wall Street Futures Climb on May 8 as Investors Brace for Jobs Report and Watch Iran Talks

FinanceMay 8, 2026

Wall Street Futures Climb on May 8 as Investors Brace for Jobs Report and Watch Iran Talks

U.S. stock futures rose Friday morning, May 8, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts up about 0.5% and 0.8% respectively as semiconductor stocks rebounded and traders awaited the April jobs report. Easing fears around U.S.-Iran tensions and continued AI-driven optimism kept the major indexes near record highs.

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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship MV Hondius Kills Three as Vessel Heads to Canary Islands

WorldMay 8, 2026

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship MV Hondius Kills Three as Vessel Heads to Canary Islands

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius has killed three passengers and infected at least eight, prompting twelve countries—including the United States—to track passengers who disembarked. The vessel, currently in Cape Verdean waters, is expected to arrive in Spain's Canary Islands this weekend with more than 140 people still on board.

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US Gas Prices Hit 4.56 Dollars a Gallon as Middle East War Squeezes Households

WorldMay 8, 2026

US Gas Prices Hit 4.56 Dollars a Gallon as Middle East War Squeezes Households

The national average for regular gasoline in the United States has climbed for 15 days in a row, reaching 4.56 dollars a gallon — up from 2.98 dollars before the Middle East war began. More than 8 in 10 Americans say their household budget is under strain.

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Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI in Annual Revenue as Enterprise AI Race Heats Up

TechMay 8, 2026

Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI in Annual Revenue as Enterprise AI Race Heats Up

Anthropic's annual recurring revenue has reached an annualized run rate of 30 billion dollars, surpassing OpenAI's 24 billion for the first time. The shift is driven by enterprise demand for agentic workflows rather than consumer chatbots, marking a major turning point in the AI industry.

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Met Gala 2026 Dazzles With 'Costume Art' Theme as Beyoncé and Rihanna Lead the Stars

EntertainmentMay 8, 2026

Met Gala 2026 Dazzles With 'Costume Art' Theme as Beyoncé and Rihanna Lead the Stars

The 2026 Met Gala took over New York with the 'Costume Art' theme, where 'fashion is art.' Beyoncé wore a skeleton-inspired look with a feather train as co-chair, while Rihanna closed the carpet to global excitement. Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman also served as co-chairs.

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Bitcoin Surges Past 82,000 Dollars as Dow Crosses Historic 50,000 Milestone

FinanceMay 8, 2026

Bitcoin Surges Past 82,000 Dollars as Dow Crosses Historic 50,000 Milestone

Bitcoin briefly climbed past 82,000 dollars and the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 50,000 for the first time as a possible US-Iran deal lifted markets. Tech stocks set fresh record highs while gold and silver also climbed, even as crude oil swung wildly on geopolitical tensions.

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US Military Strikes Iran's Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Ports in Shock Escalation

WorldMay 8, 2026

US Military Strikes Iran's Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Ports in Shock Escalation

The US military on Thursday hit Iran's strategic Bandar Abbas and Qeshm ports near the Strait of Hormuz, with loud explosions reported around 9:40 p.m. local time. A senior US official insisted the war has not restarted, even as Washington awaits Iran's response to a peace proposal.

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Oil Prices Crash Over 5% as Iran-US Peace Talks Accelerate and Strait of Hormuz Set to Reopen

FinanceMay 7, 2026

Oil Prices Crash Over 5% as Iran-US Peace Talks Accelerate and Strait of Hormuz Set to Reopen

Crude oil prices have plunged more than 5% this week as intensive Iran-US peace negotiations raise expectations that the Strait of Hormuz will soon reopen to normal shipping. Brent crude fell below $60 per barrel for the first time in months, sending energy stocks lower while boosting airlines and consumer stocks.

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Jonathan Pollard, Former US Spy for Israel, Announces Run for Israeli Parliament

WorldMay 7, 2026

Jonathan Pollard, Former US Spy for Israel, Announces Run for Israeli Parliament

Jonathan Pollard, the former US Navy intelligence analyst who served 30 years in prison for spying for Israel, has announced he will run for a seat in the Israeli Knesset. The controversial figure, who was released in 2015 and moved to Israel in 2020, says he wants to serve the country he sacrificed his freedom for.

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Arsenal to Face PSG in Champions League Final in Budapest — First Final in 19 Years

WorldMay 7, 2026

Arsenal to Face PSG in Champions League Final in Budapest — First Final in 19 Years

Arsenal have reached the Champions League final for only the second time in their history and will face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on May 30. The Gunners overcame a dramatic semifinal to set up a clash with the French giants in what promises to be one of the biggest matches of the year.

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Dolly Parton Steps Back from Performing After Health Struggles at Age 80

EntertainmentMay 7, 2026

Dolly Parton Steps Back from Performing After Health Struggles at Age 80

Country music legend Dolly Parton has cancelled her Las Vegas residency and announced she is stepping back from live performances due to ongoing health issues including kidney stones and immune system problems. The 80-year-old icon says she will continue writing music and working on her Broadway musical.

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Bitcoin Surges Past $82,000 to Highest Level Since January on Iran Peace Hopes

FinanceMay 7, 2026

Bitcoin Surges Past $82,000 to Highest Level Since January on Iran Peace Hopes

Bitcoin has rocketed above $82,000, reaching its highest price since January 31. The rally is driven by growing optimism about Iran-US peace talks, rising interest in AI-related crypto projects, and expectations of new crypto legislation. Ethereum also gained over 5% in the same period, as the broader crypto market rebounds sharply.

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AMD and Super Micro Stocks Explode as AI Chip Demand Breaks All Records

FinanceMay 7, 2026

AMD and Super Micro Stocks Explode as AI Chip Demand Breaks All Records

AMD shares surged 13% and Super Micro Computer jumped 18% as both companies reported earnings that crushed Wall Street expectations. The surge reflects massive demand for AI chips and data center hardware. AMD's strong guidance signals that the artificial intelligence boom is accelerating, while Super Micro's profit projection nearly doubled analyst estimates.

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Ted Turner, CNN Founder Who Changed Television Forever, Dies at 87

MediaMay 7, 2026

Ted Turner, CNN Founder Who Changed Television Forever, Dies at 87

Ted Turner, the bold media mogul who founded CNN and created the concept of 24-hour television news, has died at age 87. Turner built a media empire that included CNN, TNT, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies. He also donated $1 billion to the United Nations and owned the Atlanta Braves baseball team.

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Beyonce Returns to Met Gala After 10 Years with Jaw-Dropping Crystal Skeleton Dress

EntertainmentMay 7, 2026

Beyonce Returns to Met Gala After 10 Years with Jaw-Dropping Crystal Skeleton Dress

Beyonce made her dazzling return to the Met Gala red carpet after a decade-long absence, co-chairing the 2026 event alongside Nicole Kidman. She arrived with Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy, who made her debut at age 14. Her Balmain crystal skeleton dress sparked fan theories about her upcoming album Act III. Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, and other stars also stunned on fashion's biggest night.

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Wall Street Hits Record Highs as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Surge on Peace Hopes

FinanceMay 7, 2026

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Surge on Peace Hopes

US stock markets soared to record levels with the S&P 500 closing at 7,365, the Nasdaq jumping 2%, and the Dow nearly touching 50,000. Investors are hopeful about a possible Iran peace deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tech stocks led the rally with AMD surging 13% on strong guidance.

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Iran and US Move Closer to Peace Deal as 1,600 Ships Wait in Strait of Hormuz

WorldMay 7, 2026

Iran and US Move Closer to Peace Deal as 1,600 Ships Wait in Strait of Hormuz

Iran is reviewing a US proposal to end the war as both sides work toward a framework agreement. About 1,600 ships remain stuck near the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil passage. President Trump warned of intensified bombing if no deal is reached, while Pakistan mediates the talks expected to begin next week.

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