Oil gains on Mideast supply fears, AI warnings rattle tech firms
Oil prices jumped on Monday as Saudi Arabia closed a key pipeline amid the Middle East war, fuelling worries about high inflation that is set to push the US Federal Reserve into hiking interest rates this week.
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Houthis target Saudi base as Iran denies involvement in Yemen war
Yemen's Houthis launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets on Monday, as Iran denied any involvement in the country's revived civil war.
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Mourinho praises 'incredible' Guler amid battle for minutes
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho hailed playmaker Arda Guler on Monday ahead of the team's visit to face Elche in La Liga.
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Sweden faces political uncertainty after election thriller
Sweden faced political uncertainty on Monday, after an election thriller that saw the leftwing opposition holding a slim lead with votes still left to count.
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Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk slims down to 'Novo'
Danish pharmaceuticals giant Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, announced Monday a name change to just Novo, hoping it will be more "memorable and relevant" for clients.
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How a Chapman Student Revived the Forgotten History of San Francisco's Lavender Panthers
A Chapman University student documentary has resurrected the story of Reverend Ray Broshears, a polarizing figure who founded the Lavender Panthers in 1973. The film challenges simplified views of San Francisco’s queer history by highlighting the messy, violent realities faced by early activists.
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STARCARES-Renovated Court In Thailand Grows Into a Shared Space for School and Community
STARCARES announced the completion of its sports court renovation project at Ban Nam Lat School in Sukhothai, Thailand, providing students and nearby residents with an improved, multi-use space for physical education, sports, and community activities. The renovated court now serves the school during weekdays and opens to local residents after hours and on weekends.
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Philippine Muslim enclave heads to polls after deadly shooting
Voters across the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region began casting ballots for their first elected parliament Monday morning, hours after gun violence left at least three people dead outside a polling station.
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Oil prices extend gains on Mideast supply fears, tech leads losses
Oil prices spiked Monday on Middle East supply fears after Saudi Arabia closed a key pipeline, putting further upward pressure on inflation ahead of an expected Federal Reserve rate hike this week.
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New coach won't use AI in bid to make South Korea fans happy
South Korea's new interim coach Robert Moreno said Monday that he wanted to make fans in the country "happy" after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.
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