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Exclusive: Documents seen by Guardian Australia also show new branches and members will be subject to strict gag ordersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s rapid expansion of local branches across the country is in disarray, with the party being forced to dissolve and re-establish its new network less than eight months after the ambitious roll out began.Documents seen by Guardian Australia show the party’s new general manager, Kelvin Morton, issued a directive to the party’s branches in April ordering committee members to properly reconstitute their branches after an internal review uncovered “significant risks”. Continue reading...

• Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) announced plans to raise a record $20 billion for its largest-ever AI-focused megafund, surpassing previous funds by 25%. • The fundraising comes amid accelerating global AI industry growth, with a16z targeting investments in AI infrastructure, models, and applications. • This megafund underscores VC confidence in AI's transformative potential, potentially fueling startups in compute, data, and enterprise software amid competition from rivals like Sequoia and SoftBank.

• The White House is aggressively expanding the U.S. oil industry presence in Venezuela, prioritizing energy gains. • This oil rush starkly contrasts with Trump's commitments to democracy, as elections remain sidelined in the strategy. • The policy matters for U.S. energy security but risks undermining credibility on human rights and fair governance abroad.

• EverQuote Inc. delivered strong Q1 2026 results with 30% EBITDA growth, highlighted in May 2026 investor presentation showing accelerating profitability. • AI initiatives drove expansion in insurance quoting platform, boosting operational efficiency and market penetration. • Performance underscores Nasdaq-listed firm's momentum in digital insurance marketplace amid tech-enabled growth.

• Saia Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) reported first-quarter 2026 results on April 30 highlighting continued network expansion and market share growth across its transportation operations. • Despite revenue growth from expanded operations, the company faced margin pressure from increased operating costs and competitive pricing pressures in the logistics sector. • The mixed results reflect the transportation industry's ongoing challenge of balancing growth investments with profitability amid inflationary cost pressures.

• Anthropic revealed a new collaboration with SpaceXAI on May 8, 2026, to leverage specialized cloud compute resources for scaling its AI model training. • The deal provides Anthropic access to high-performance GPU clusters optimized for large-scale AI workloads, addressing compute shortages in the industry. • This partnership enhances Anthropic's competitiveness amid surging global AI demand, potentially accelerating releases of advanced models like Claude successors.

• Cerebras, a leading AI chipmaker, announced plans to raise up to $3.5 billion through an initial public offering (IPO). • The fundraising effort signals strong market confidence in specialized AI chip manufacturers as enterprises scale artificial intelligence infrastructure deployments. • Going public positions Cerebras to compete aggressively with established semiconductor giants while investing in next-generation AI computing architecture.