The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed continued nationwide access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, while a legal challenge to the FDA’s approval proceeds in lower courts. The decision maintains the existing rules for now amid ongoing political and legal battles over abortion rights.
Source: pbs.org
Ukrainian officials report “massive and virtually nonstop” Russian aerial attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 12 people and injuring many more. The strikes broke a brief lull around Victory Day and underscore continued escalation in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Source: cbsnews.com
U.S. equity indexes closed higher, led by technology shares, as investors responded to solid earnings and watched high-level talks in Beijing between U.S. and Chinese leaders. A summit between President Trump and President Xi is focused on trade, Taiwan, and broader strategic issues.
Source: marketscreener.com
AI-focused chipmaker Cerebras jumped more than 60% on its first day of trading, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence–related stocks. Cisco’s strong earnings also helped push major U.S. market benchmarks to new records.
Source: marketscreener.com
Indian stocks climbed alongside global markets on optimism over corporate earnings and signs of progress in U.S.–China trade talks. Concerns persist over foreign investment outflows, high oil prices around $105 per barrel, and a weakening rupee.
Source: business-standard.com
A new analysis finds U.S. drug overdose deaths fell by nearly 14% in 2025, suggesting tentative progress after years of rising fatalities. Separately, the Department of Veterans Affairs approved about $596 million in new health-care infrastructure upgrades in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
Source: kffhealthnews.org
NASA reports progress testing its High Performance Spaceflight Computing processor, a radiation-tolerant chip developed with Microchip Technology and JPL. The system is designed to greatly increase onboard computing power for deep‑space missions, enabling faster data processing and more autonomous spacecraft operations.
Source: nasa.gov
New industry reporting indicates that while nearly every large company is experimenting with AI, only a small minority—around 5%—say their data is ready for reliable, enterprise‑scale deployment. Organizations are investing heavily but continue to face issues with data quality, governance, and integration.
Source: computerworld.com