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OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant, a new default model for ChatGPT

The company said the model reduces hallucination in sensitive areas such as law, medicine, and finance, while maintaining the low latency of its predecessor.

TechCrunch·May 5, 2026

BUSINESS

Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War

At a White House event for Small Business Week, he described the economy as “roaring” and predicted that gas prices would go down soon.

NY Times·May 5, 2026

BUSINESS

From an A+ to four big-market F's: Handing out fir...

Failing grades for playoff favorites?! We break down whether your favorite team is acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the 2026 season.

ESPN·May 5, 2026

BUSINESS

Iran war live: Washington, Tehran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz

Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country's Health Ministry reports.

Al Jazeera·May 5, 2026

BUSINESS

Iran attacks UAE; U.S. says it sank boats in Strait of Hormuz

Stock market indices fell, and oil prices rose after the reported attack on the United Arab Emirates by Iran, which came nearly a month into a ceasefire.

CNBC·May 4, 2026

BUSINESS

DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian’s Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts

Using a 1930s trade law, Homeland Security targeted the man—who hasn’t entered the US in more than a decade—following posts on X condemning the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Wired·May 4, 2026

BUSINESS

Oil Prices Edge Down While Stock Futures Inch Up

Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.

NY Times·May 4, 2026

BUSINESS

What life is like in the town with the UK’s worst mobile signal

Tenby is a “dead zone” for mobile signal, a business owner said, with the issue driving away customers.

BBC News·May 4, 2026

BUSINESS

Meme stock GameStop makes $56 billion offer for eBay in bid to rival Amazon

GameStop made a takeover bid for eBay, offering $125 per share in a cash-and-stock deal that values the e-commerce platform at roughly $55.5 billion.

CNBC·May 4, 2026

BUSINESS

Oil prices flat as Trump’s plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market

Brent crude is largely unmoved by Trump's announcement of the operation, dubbed Project Freedom.

Al Jazeera·May 4, 2026

BUSINESS

Oil prices mixed in choppy trade as Trump plans to 'free' ships stranded due to Mideast conflict

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said Monday that a tanker was hit by projectiles north of the city of of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.

CNBC·May 4, 2026