Predicts

Democrat denies reports of physical intimidation towards women, saying his past has been ‘weaponized’The Democratic US senate candidate Graham Platner on Friday predicted that Maine’s voters would support him four days later in his party primary despite a string of controversies – including recent negative headlines about his treatment of women that he said had been “weaponized”.In a 25-minute speech before supporters in Bar Harbor, the oyster farmer and US marine combat veteran addressed the controversies around his personal conduct, which escalated on Thursday with a New York Times report in which three former romantic partners described disturbing behavior, including being physically intimidated by him. Continue reading...

Forecast came amid warning that US was unprepared for storms with staffing cuts under Trump administrationSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US will see a below-normal hurricane season in 2026, federal government scientists said on Thursday, predicting eight to 14 named storms with winds at 39mph or more.The season has a “55% chance of being below normal, 35% chance of near normal and a 10% chance of above normal,” said Neil Jacobs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) administrator, at a press conference. Continue reading...

• President Trump stated on May 9, 2026, that the U.S. is still awaiting Iran's response to the latest peace plan, emphasizing it could arrive 'any minute.' • Wartime fuel prices averaged $4.53 per gallon nationwide, marking a 25-cent increase for the second consecutive week amid ongoing tensions. • The lack of reply heightens risks in the Strait of Hormuz, where recent naval actions underscore fragile ceasefire dynamics.

• US President Donald Trump announced on May 7, 2026, that negotiations with Iran have progressed significantly in the last 24 hours, predicting a quick deal to formally end the ongoing war. • The US peace proposal, under review by Tehran, calls for a one-page memorandum to halt hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions, and limit Iran's nuclear activities, though it omits missile program curbs and proxy support restrictions. • Iranian officials responded cautiously, with a foreign ministry spokesperson pledging an official reply and lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei calling the offer unrealistic and US-biased; Trump paused a naval mission to reopen shipping lanes amid Saudi opposition.

• Top economist Gary Shilling warned that U.S. stocks face a major correction with the S&P 500 potentially plunging 30% by the end of 2026 amid inflated valuations. • Shilling's forecast coincides with weekly market declines: S&P 500 down 71.47 points or 1%, Dow Jones down 328.58 points or 0.7%, Nasdaq down 357.47 points or 1.5%, and Russell 2000 down 26.12 points or 1%. • The prediction gains traction amid concerns over President Donald Trump's economic policies and Wall Street fears of AI dependence impacting markets.

Drivers seem undeterred by high fuel prices and gloomy weather forecasts, while engineering works spell delays for railway passengersDrivers have been told to expect the UK’s busiest May bank holiday traffic in years, despite high fuel prices and the looming end of the sunny spell threatening to dampen the long weekend.More than 19m leisure trips by car were expected over the long weekend from Friday to Monday, according to research by the RAC motoring organisation – the most since 2016. Engineering works are also likely to disrupt rail journeys this weekend. Continue reading...

Mathieu Kassovitz, who is currently working on an AI-enabled film, also dismisses concerns over copyright His hit film was a masterpiece capturing the gritty truth of the Paris suburbs, but the director of La Haine is now sold on an AI-generated future for cinema.Mathieu Kassovitz has called the technology the “the last artistic tool we need” and dismissed concerns about AI stealing other artists’ intellectual property, telling the Guardian: “Fuck copyright”. Continue reading...

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 foreign ministers on Friday that the ongoing military conflict with Iran will continue for another two to four weeks, according to sources cited by Axios. • The timeline represents official U.S. government assessment of the expected duration of military operations in the region amid escalating tensions and ground operation preparations. • This projection comes as the U.S. expands military presence and considers multiple operational options in the Persian Gulf region.

• Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute developed TLPath, a new computational tool that infers telomere length—repeating DNA sections at chromosome ends that shorten with age—by detecting structural changes in cells captured in routine biopsy images. • The model successfully predicted telomere length more accurately than using patient age alone and could identify telomere length differences between individuals of the same chronological age, potentially transforming large-scale aging research. • Published in Cell Reports Methods, the findings enable researchers to measure an important aging metric quickly and cheaply without costly traditional tests, opening new opportunities to study telomere biology and human aging.

• US financial markets face 'peak war panic' in 1-3 weeks amid US-Iran conflict entering its third week, with Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and oil prices at risk of hitting $200/bbl in 2026. • S&P 500 is down only 3% year-to-date and 5% from all-time high, indicating investors not yet panicking despite US attacks on Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal and deployment of 2,500 Marines to Mideast. • Escalation includes Iran targeting civilian infrastructure in Gulf neighbors and threatening major ports, potentially spilling over to agricultural commodities and semiconductors via shortages in fertilizer and helium.

Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis forecasts top 2026 Oscar races, predicting Best Actress frontrunners and whether Sinners could set records in a tight Best Picture field. Discussed on ABC News March 14, Davis analyzes prior awards shows like BAFTAs for predictive patterns favoring Warner Bros films. The preview comes hours before the March 15 ceremony in LA, influencing betting odds. Davis notes, 'Previous wins give strong insight into Oscar outcomes.'

ABC News interviewed Variety's chief awards editor Clayton Davis, who analyzed recent awards to forecast 2026 Oscar outcomes, including Best Actress, Best Picture, and whether 'Sinners' will set records. Davis highlighted frontrunners emerging from guilds and other ceremonies as reliable indicators for Sunday's Academy Awards. The discussion underscores 'Sinners' potential historic run from Warner Bros amid industry turmoil. Predictions come days before the March 15 ceremony in Los Angeles.

Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis forecasts strong wins for Warner Bros. films 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15 in Los Angeles, potentially breaking records amid industry turmoil from mergers and AI threats. Davis highlighted frontrunners in Best Actress based on prior awards momentum from SAG and BAFTA. The predictions come as Hollywood faces a production slump and layoffs, intensifying pre-Oscars anxiety. Experts note the ceremony's role as a PR boost for a struggling industry.

Principal Asset Management's Seema Shah forecasted on March 13, 2026, that markets could recover from Iran war shocks once oil stabilizes below key levels. She highlighted macro sentiment as the primary risk from escalating US-Israel tensions. Energy stocks like Chevron continue outperforming amid the rally. Her outlook tempers pessimism but warns of prolonged volatility if trade wars intensify.

Morgan Stanley issued a report on March 13, 2026, forecasting a massive AI breakthrough in H1 2026 driven by unprecedented compute scaling at U.S. labs, citing Elon Musk's view that 10x compute doubles model intelligence. OpenAI's GPT-5.4 'Thinking' model achieved 83.0% on GDPVal, matching human experts on economic tasks, with gains outpacing expectations. U.S. power shortages of 9-18 gigawatts through 2028 threaten buildout, prompting data center conversions and '15-15-15' economics. Investors must prepare for rapid intelligence gains reshaping industries.