WORLDInnovent Biologics shares rise 10% after pact with Pfizer of up to $10.5 billionInnovent Biologics rose as much as 10%, after entering a strategic global licensing and collaboration agreement with Pfizer to develop oncology medicines.CNBC·May 29, 2026
WORLDAfter New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist GroupsFollowing through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.NY Times·May 29, 2026
WORLDMoment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in FloridaA Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.BBC News·May 29, 2026
WORLDIn Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized TrumpThe Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political power or governmental authority.NY Times·May 29, 2026
WORLDNetanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.BBC News·May 29, 2026
WORLDAsia’s rich fear losing the family fortune — but many still have no succession plans, survey showsAsia's wealthy families want to preserve their fortunes across generations, but many still lack basic succession plans, according to a new Lombard Odier survey.CNBC·May 29, 2026
WORLDUS Treasury secretary confirms plans for $250 bill featuring Trump’s faceProposed $250 bill would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than a century.Al Jazeera·May 29, 2026
WORLDA Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here’s What to Know.U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.NY Times·May 29, 2026
WORLDCostco issues a lukewarm quarter, but delivers on the metric that matters mostIt was not the best quarter, but far from bad.CNBC·May 29, 2026
WORLDWaymo dominates autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla trails behindA new law and AV tracker tool gives the clearest accounting yet of how many robotaxis and self-driving trucks are in Texas.TechCrunch·May 29, 2026
WORLDUS to designate two Brazilian gangs as ‘terrorist’ organisationsTrump administration has used crime and drug trafficking to push for greater US military influence across Latin America.Al Jazeera·May 29, 2026
WORLDTesla Robotaxi fleet in Texas less than one-tenth size of Waymo's, filings revealTesla has registered 42 automated vehicles in its driverless Robotaxi service in Texas, putting it far behind Waymo in the state.CNBC·May 29, 2026