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Pulitzers honor damning coverage of Trump and his policies

Pulitzers honor damning coverage of Trump and his policies

Coverage of the Trump administration dominated the Pulitzer Prizes announced Monday as the prize committee unleashed a searing attack on US President Donald Trump's attempts to limit freedom of reporting.

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Digi Power X Signs AI Colocation Agreement with Leading AI Compute Company for 40 MW Data Center in Columbiana, Alabama

Digi Power X Signs AI Colocation Agreement with Leading AI Compute Company for 40 MW Data Center in Columbiana, Alabama

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 5, 2026 / Digi Power X Inc. (Nasdaq:DGXX)(Cboe Canada:DGX) (the "Company" or "Digi Power X"), an AI data center infrastructure operator, today announced the execution of a Master Services Agreement (the "Agreement") with Cerebras Systems (the "Customer") for the colocation of a purpose-built, 40 megawatt ("MW") AI data center campus located in Columbiana, Alabama (the "Facility").

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LA fire suspect had grudge against wealthy: prosecutors

LA fire suspect had grudge against wealthy: prosecutors

The man accused of deliberately setting a deadly fire that torched an upmarket swathe of Los Angeles last year harbored a grudge against the wealthy and admired Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting dead an insurance company CEO, federal prosecutors said.

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US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

A ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering Monday as the two countries traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates reported attacks for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago.

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Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion's biggest night

Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion's biggest night

The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style hit the red carpet Monday for the Met Gala, the extravagant Manhattan charity ball that this year spotlights the intersection between fashion and art.

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Birthday girl, 10, among dead in Colombia monster truck crash

Birthday girl, 10, among dead in Colombia monster truck crash

A Colombian girl celebrating her 10th birthday was among three people crushed to death at a monster truck display when a vehicle veered out of control and plowed into spectators, authorities said Monday.

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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni agree to end lengthy legal battle

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni agree to end lengthy legal battle

Actor Blake Lively and "It Ends with Us" co-star Justin Baldoni settled on Monday their acrimonious court battle, sparked when Lively accused Baldoni of inappropriate on-set behavior, meaning they will avoid a costly civil trial.

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas shows over health concerns

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas shows over health concerns

Country music legend Dolly Party on Monday announced the cancellation of a series of Las Vegas concerts, citing ongoing health concerns.

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Wu Yize: China's 'priest' who conquered the snooker world

Wu Yize: China's 'priest' who conquered the snooker world

China's Wu Yize is said to have shared a single bed with his father in a windowless flat as he sacrificed his home life to follow his snooker dreams.

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China's Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time

China's Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time

China's Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time with a dramatic 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in the final on Monday.

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