The Biggest Red State Boom Isn’t Where You Think

⭐ Editor’s Pick: "Backyard Brawl" Ignites: Red State Launches Aggressive Job Poaching Raid on Blue State Rival (FOX)

U.S. intelligence warned that Cuba acquired attack drones and is discussing strikes on U.S. soil. (AX)

A drone struck an UAE nuke plant as Trump warned Iran that “clock is ticking” to make deal. (NYP)

Ominous bond trades point to much higher rates. (CNBC)

The fertilizer shock that could trigger a global food crisis. (OP)

Trump dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against IRS. (CNBC)

Trump details his CEO-style dealmaking—tariffs, Intel equity stakes, AI push, and China summit—in new wide-ranging Oval Office interview. (FOR)

Chamath Palihapitiya broke down why Taiwan will lose its strategic importance in 18 months. (AIP)

Here’s why coal is making a serious comeback—and it could just be getting started. (WSJ)

The surprising type of home that’s becoming a money-saving powerhouse. (FBN)

This is quietly becoming the most ignored trade—again. (ZH)

Here’s how much money you need to retire in every state. (NYP)

⭐ Editor’s Pick: Sydney Sweeney Stripped Naked and Wrestles with Python in Bizarre Euphoria Scene (AU)

“It was like a mosh pit”: Swatch was forced to shut down stores as its watch launch with Audemars Piguet caused wild crowding and fights. (TG)

Justice Department is investigating BlackRock private credit fund’s valuation practices. (BBG)

McDonald’s worker behind this revolting French fry video will face criminal charges. (NYP)

This is the hottest club in healthcare—and it’s not even close. (WSJ)

The billionaires telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes. (CNN)

The mysterious crypto judges who settle Polymarket disputes. (WSJ)

This small American town is booming with the sound of missile making. (WSJ)

Hundreds of striking Long Island Rail Road workers are earning more than $100,000 in overtime pay while picketing for higher wages. (NYP)

Ice cream sold in 17 states was recalled over possible metal fragments. (FBN)

12 healthiest fast food orders that don't sacrifice on flavor. (TT)

Here’s JPMorgan’s summer reading list for the wealthy for 2026. (CNBC)

Elon Musk lauded this country’s innovation as “No. 1 in the world.” (JI)

Pepsi just dropped 5 limited-edition soda flavors Coca-Cola doesn’t have. (TS)

⭐ Editor’s Pick: Yes, the Viral Family Meal Hack Actually Works — And It Saved My Weeknight Dinners (BF)

There’s no such thing as cheap gas right now, but here’s how to get a good discount. (NBC)

The hidden credit report crisis that could cost you thousands. (KIP)

The 13 best $1 Walmart items to stock in your kitchen. (TT)

Amazon’s early Memorial Day sale is here—the 35 best cookware deals start at just $8. (FW)

⭐ Editor’s Pick: The Dividend Stock That Keeps Raising Its Payout No Matter What the Market Does (MF)

"Space has never been hotter": Analysts revealed the top stock picks as investors target intergalactic gains. (CNBC)

The energy stock that nobody is talking about—but should be. (MF)

These “underappreciated winners of AI” also pay solid income. (CNBC)

⭐ Editor’s Pick: Must See: Viral Clip Dismantles Hysterical Fears Over Data Centers (X)

NextEra Energy to buy Dominion in a blockbuster deal that will unite two key players in race to power AI data centers. (CNBC)

A prominent AI doomer admitted that his crusade is inspired by a notorious domestic terrorist. (X)

The new class of AI jobs is here—and companies are hiring like crazy. (BI)

Inside Amazon’s dramatic comeback as an AI powerhouse—and $200 billion bet that changed everything. (WSJ)

Secret memos, frantic texts and juicy confessions from the OpenAI-Musk trial. (WSJ)

Researchers developed an AI-enhanced ECG that accurately screens for early heart failure. (DEX)

⭐ Editor’s Pick: We Tried The Tom Brady-backed Massage Robot—Here's the Verdict (AX)

Inside China's grand plan for humanoid robots to enter the workforce faster than you think. (CNBC)

Robot Buddhist monks marched at South Korea’s Lotus Lantern festival. (IND)

Humanoid robot named Stewie got a window seat on Southwest Airlines flight. (LC)

The 9 home robots that can solve your everyday problems—right now. (BGR)

⭐ Editor’s Pick: Mysterious Chinese SUV With Massive Roof Featured In Trump Motorcade In Beijing (TWZ)

NASA’s Perseverance rover snapped a selfie on Mars. (NASA)

This "boy wonder" helped build America's drone industry. Now he’s preparing for all-out war. (STL)

The U.S. military’s secretive next-generation air-to-air missile has broken cover with its first public sighting. (TAV)

U.S. Special Operations Forces have begun testing an assault robot dog. (UA)

⭐ Editor’s Pick: Paul McCartney Believes This Song Can Unite Republicans and Democrats (BN)

Marco Rubio broke his silence on his plans for 2028. (BN)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly about to resign—but there's a catch. (TH)

New Vegas odds on the California governor’s race favor dark-horse candidate — and it’s not even close. (NYP)

Climate group reversed course on doomsday predictions—and Trump took a yuge victory lap. (NYP)

David Letterman joined Stephen Colbert for spiteful and sad rooftop destruction of CBS property in final sendoff before show cancellation. (BN)

American Bar Association voted to eliminate DEI rule for law schools. (RTS)