The Middle East war is testing the Gulf’s ambitions to become an AI hub

Attacks on data centers in the Middle East and persistently high energy prices have altered the calculus for operators of the facilities, analysts say.
Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near the White House

Secret Service said it was “aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW” — one block from the White House.
California chemical tank near Disneyland at risk of exploding, 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate

Garden Groves is next to Anaheim, home to Disneyland’s two theme parks, which were not under evacuation orders as the Memorial Day weekend got underway.
U.S. and Iran are closing in on a 60-day ceasefire extension with nuclear framework, FT reports

A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8, punctuated by skirmishes as the U.S. and Iran jockey over the Strait of Hormuz.
Stock market returns are often subpar after a strong 3-year streak, history shows

While the market has posted solid double-digit returns in the past three years, investors shouldn’t get their hopes up that the trend will continue.
Americans are feeling inflation’s pinch into the holiday weekend. Here’s where prices are rising the most

Prices related to travel, recreation and food saw particularly steep increases, stretching Americans’ wallets as they celebrate the unofficial start of summer.
Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China

Nvidia’s latest forecast signals it still sees significant long-term demand for central processing units.
High fuel prices test limits of summer vacation spending

The unofficial start of the summer travel season on Memorial Day weekend will show just how much travelers want to fly and how much they’re willing to pay.
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is located on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Three signs from APEC that the U.S. and China remain far apart on trade

U.S. and Chinese officials have met and spoken publicly about differing priorities since the Trump-Xi summit concluded in Beijing last week.