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US-Iran Ceasefire Extension Negotiated, Awaiting Trump Sign-Off

US and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire, though President Trump has yet to formally sign off. The framework would lift restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, including unrestricted navigation and removal of a US blockade, while opening a formal 60-day negotiation window to address Iran's nuclear program and its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Pakistan has played a key mediating role throughout the conflict. Iran's supreme leader has also not yet confirmed approval, and the text of the agreement has not been finalized.

→ Source: Al Jazeera | Read more

US Military Strikes Iran Amid Ongoing Peace Talks

The US military struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites even as diplomatic negotiations for a deal continued, underscoring the fragile nature of the ceasefire. President Trump separately held a Cabinet meeting days after announcing a peace deal was "largely negotiated." Iran restored internet access to citizens after a months-long government shutdown, though YouTube and Instagram remain heavily restricted.

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Shangri-La Dialogue Opens in Singapore

The 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue kicked off in Singapore (May 29–31), serving as a key forum for evaluating the impact of evolving US security policy on Asia-Pacific nations. Key discussions center on AUKUS, the Quad, and growing regional interest in reducing dependence on US-led security guarantees. European nations are simultaneously racing to develop autonomous drone warfare capabilities with Ukraine's assistance.

→ Source: Geopolitical Monitor | Read more

Global Gold Repatriation Trend Accelerates

A wave of gold withdrawals from US storage facilities signals that geopolitical uncertainty is pushing even longstanding US allies to move reserves closer to home. The trend reflects broader concerns about US reliability as a security and financial partner. Analysts note it marks a subtle but significant shift in global trust in American institutions.

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🇺🇸 US News

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned in mid-May after roughly a year in office, with reports indicating his departure followed pressure over agency decisions on flavored e-cigarettes and the abortion medication mifepristone. Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas is now serving as acting commissioner. The departure adds uncertainty to ongoing federal health agency leadership amid broader government restructuring.

→ Source: CBS News | Read more

One Big Beautiful Bill: Implementation Begins

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21), signed into law July 4, 2025, is now in active implementation. The law permanently extends Trump's 2017 tax cuts, creates new deductions for tips (up to $25,000/year for workers earning under $150,000 expiring in 2028), and increases the child tax credit to $2,200. The IRS has published provisions for compliance, while critics note the CBO projects the bill will add $3.4 trillion to the deficit over 10 years and leave millions without health coverage.

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White House Issues Memorial Day Proclamation; New Financial Tech EO

President Trump issued a Memorial Day 2026 proclamation on May 28, honoring fallen service members. Earlier in the month (May 22), he signed Executive Order 14405 on Integrating Financial Technology Innovation Into Regulatory Frameworks, signaling continued executive action on crypto and fintech regulation. The NSF also announced 2,500 Graduate Research Fellowships for 2026, up from 1,500 last year, with a broader disciplinary distribution beyond AI.

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📈 Economic & Financial News

S&P 500 Hits All-Time High on Iran Ceasefire Optimism

Wall Street closed at record highs as easing Middle East tensions fueled expectations for lower oil prices and stronger economic growth. The S&P 500 (US500) rose to 7,561 points on May 28, gaining 0.55% on the session. Asian equities advanced and oil prices dropped after news of the tentative US-Iran ceasefire extension agreement.

→ Source: Bloomberg / Trading Economics | Read more

PCE Inflation Comes in Below Expectations

April's Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index came in slightly below expectations, with headline PCE at 0.4% and core PCE at 0.2% month-over-month. While offering a modest reprieve from inflation pressure, GDP growth for the period was weaker than expected, giving investors a mixed economic picture. Markets largely interpreted the data as consistent with a potential Fed rate cut later in the year.

→ Source: Charles Schwab | Read more

Dell Surges 40%, Snowflake +30% on Strong Earnings

Dell Technologies surged nearly 40% in extended trading after posting a strong sales outlook driven by AI infrastructure demand. Snowflake jumped 30% on a bullish revenue forecast. AI-adjacent stocks including Microsoft, Oracle, and Palantir each gained 3–4%, reflecting continued investor enthusiasm for AI infrastructure plays.

→ Source: CNBC | Read more

💻 Tech — Software, Web Dev & AI

OpenAI Announces Frontier Governance Framework

OpenAI published its Frontier Governance Framework on May 29, outlining new internal structures for overseeing the development and deployment of advanced AI models. This comes amid growing regulatory pressure, with the US government pushing major AI companies — including Microsoft and xAI — to provide regulators early access to models before public release. The framework signals OpenAI's effort to stay ahead of potential federal AI legislation.

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Anthropic Commits $200B+ to Cloud Infrastructure; Expands Globally

Anthropic reportedly committed over $200 billion toward cloud infrastructure and chips, largely in collaboration with Google Cloud, signaling a massive scale-up of compute capacity. The company also opened a Milan office to support Italian enterprise and research communities, and appointed a Representative Director for Korea ahead of a Seoul office launch. Anthropic's advanced model "Mythos" has reportedly identified critical vulnerabilities in legacy systems.

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Google Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Launches; I/O 2026 Recap

Google introduced Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, an efficiency-focused model offering 2.5× faster response times and 45% faster output generation than earlier Gemini versions, priced at $0.25 per million input tokens. At Google I/O 2026, Google also announced the Gemini 3.5 series and upgraded Antigravity, its agent-first development platform with new orchestration capabilities. Google continues its aggressive push to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic across model performance and developer tooling.

→ Source: Google Developers Blog | Read more

AMD Ships First 2nm High-Performance Chip

AMD has kicked off production of its 6th Generation EPYC processors (codenamed "Venice"), built on TSMC's 2nm process — the first high-performance computing product to enter production at this node. The chips represent a major milestone in semiconductor manufacturing and are expected to set new benchmarks for server and data center performance.

→ Source: AI News / Tech Startups | Read more

📷 Tech — Gadgets, Cameras & Apple

GoPro Launches Mission 1 Series with 1-Inch Sensors

GoPro began shipping its new Mission 1 and Mission 1 Pro action cameras on May 28, featuring 50MP resolution and 1-inch camera sensors — a significant step up from previous GoPro hardware. Pre-orders opened globally on May 21, and the cameras are now available for purchase. The higher-end Creator Edition and Pro Ultimate Creator Edition are expected in July–September 2026.

→ Source: Notebookcheck | Read more

DJI to Enter 360° Camera Space in July with Osmo 360

DJI is expected to unveil the Osmo 360 on July 15 — the brand's first official 360° camera — along with the Osmo Nano (July 23), a potentially modular ultra-compact action camera. The launches signal DJI's expansion beyond drones and traditional action cams into new format categories previously dominated by Insta360 and GoPro.

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iPhone 18 Pro Expected September 2026; Siri Camera Integration Teased

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September 2026, with current rumors focusing on camera improvements. Reports also indicate Apple is developing a Siri-powered camera feature that would bring AI-driven capabilities to the iPhone camera system. No formal announcement has been made yet.

→ Source: TechRadar | Read more

🏙️ Los Angeles Local News

Gov. Newsom Endorses Karen Bass Days Before Mayoral Primary

California Governor Gavin Newsom endorsed incumbent Mayor Karen Bass just five days before Tuesday's primary election in what is shaping up to be a tight three-way race. Bass faces challenges from City Councilwoman Nithya Raman and former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt. The endorsement could prove decisive in a close contest as Bass seeks to hold onto the mayor's office.

→ Source: Spectrum News 1 | Read more

Four Killed in San Fernando Valley Murder-Suicide Including Two Children

The LAPD is investigating a possible murder-suicide in the San Fernando Valley after four people — including two children — were fatally shot. Details of the incident are still emerging, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances. The tragedy adds to concerns about domestic violence and public safety in the region.

→ Source: ABC7 LA | Read more

Brush Fires Break Out Near 170 Freeway and 405 Freeway

A brush fire erupted near the 170 Freeway in Sun Valley, sending white smoke drifting across lanes. Separately, southbound lanes of the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass were temporarily shut down after a brush fire broke out near the Skirball Cultural Center. Both fires were contained, but the incidents serve as a reminder of elevated fire risk heading into summer.

→ Source: ABC7 LA / FOX 11 | Read more

LADOT Hosting Pico Boulevard Project Open House Saturday

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is hosting a community open house on Saturday, May 30 from 10am–1pm at Alvarado Terrace Park. Residents can learn more about the Pico Boulevard project and ask questions directly of LADOT staff. The project is part of ongoing efforts to improve transportation infrastructure along the Pico corridor.

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