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• Un fondo di riserva di un super PAC da 140 milioni di dollari è pronto ad attaccare il democratico dell'Ohio Sherrod Brown, mentre quest'ultimo punta al ritorno in Senato nel 2026. • I finanziamenti provenienti da donatori repubblicani mirano a mettere in risalto il record di voto di Brown e le sue politiche economiche in questo stato chiave. • L'escalation è cruciale per la difesa della ristretta maggioranza del GOP in Senato in un contesto di elezioni di metà mandato ad alta tensione.

• Un'indagine su 27.000 prodotti dei supermercati australiani ha rivelato che alcuni articoli che vantano benefici ambientali presentano emissioni significativamente più elevate rispetto a quelli non etichettati. • I ricercatori australiani hanno scoperto che i prodotti nei supermercati che utilizzano termini ambientali come “naturale” o “sostenibile” si avvalgono per lo più di un linguaggio di marketing, piuttosto che di rivendicazioni verificate. • Oltre 27.000 alimenti confezionati venduti nei supermercati Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, IGA e Harris Farm di Sydney sono stati valutati dai ricercatori del George Institute for Global Health. Continua a leggere...

• China's fourth-generation independent superconducting quantum computer, "Origin Wukong 180," officially went online on May 9, 2026, and began accepting quantum computing tasks from users worldwide. • The 180-qubit system represents a significant advancement in China's quantum computing capabilities and marks progress toward building indigenous quantum technology infrastructure independent of foreign systems. • The launch demonstrates China's commitment to achieving technological self-sufficiency in emerging computing domains and competing with quantum research initiatives in the United States and Europe.

• On May 7, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT announced the formation of a national AI supercomputing grid, integrating 16 existing data centers into a unified platform with total processing capacity of more than 40 exaFLOPS. • The grid, funded with ₩12 trillion (about $9 billion), will provide subsidized compute access to domestic startups, universities, and automakers, with particular emphasis on training Korean‑language LLMs and autonomous‑driving models. • Seoul positions the grid as a counterweight to China’s state‑backed AI clusters and U.S. hyperscalers, while also tightening export controls on high‑end GPUs integrated into the network.

• A super PAC with a $140 million war chest is preparing to challenge Ohio Democrat Senator in the 2026 election cycle. • The funding aims to prevent the incumbent's return, intensifying Republican strategies as reported on May 8, 2026. • This financial firepower underscores the high stakes for Senate control amid Trump's midterm focus.

Holder went back to woman’s Cheltenham flat after night out and refused to stop assault even when she began cryingA co-founder of the clothing company Superdry has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman after a night out in Cheltenham.James Holder, 54, had been due to get a taxi back to his home in the Cotswolds with a male friend. Instead, the pair got into the victim’s taxi and went to her flat in the Gloucestershire town, where Holder raped her.Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland, or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html Continue reading...

• Indian Premier League 2026's 48th match pits Delhi Capitals against Chennai Super Kings at 7:30 PM IST on May 5, 2026, in Delhi. • The high-stakes clash continues IPL's thrilling season, drawing massive viewership across India. • Both teams vie for playoff positioning in the competitive T20 league, blending cricket with entertainment spectacle.