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• Een oorlogskas van een super PAC ter waarde van 140 miljoen dollar staat klaar om de Democraat uit Ohio, Sherrod Brown, aan te vallen nu hij in 2026 een terugkeer naar de Senaat nastreeft. • Financiering van Republikeinse donateurs is erop gericht om de stemgeschiedenis en het economische beleid van Brown in deze cruciale swingstate te belichten. • Deze escalatie is van belang voor de verdediging van de krappe Senaatsmeerderheid van de GOP in een politiek klimaat met hoge belangen tijdens de tussentijdse verkiezingen.

• Een onderzoek naar 27.000 producten in Australische supermarkten wees uit dat sommige producten die milieuvoordelen claimen, aanzienlijk hogere emissies hadden dan niet-gelabelde tegenhangers • Producten in supermarkten die gebruikmaken van milieutermen zoals “natuurlijk” of “duurzaam”, maken volgens Australische onderzoekers grotendeels gebruik van marketingtaal in plaats van geverifieerde claims • Meer dan 27.000 verpakte voedingsmiddelen die worden verkocht bij de supermarkten Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, IGA en Harris Farm in Sydney werden beoordeeld door onderzoekers van het George Institute for Global Health. Lees verder...

• 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.