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May 5, 2026

Sudanese officials say that a drone launched by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces targeted the airport in Khartoum, the country’s capital. Archived version: archive.is/…/sudan-airport-khartoum-rsf-bc6346acd… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

May 5, 2026

cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/63747209 One area that’s lacking on Linux right now is support for later versions of HDMI with AMD GPUs, but it seems expanded features are coming.

May 5, 2026

One area that’s lacking on Linux right now is support for later versions of HDMI with AMD GPUs, but it seems expanded features are coming.

May 5, 2026

The remarks came before Iran unleashed fresh strikes on the UAE in an apparent retaliation for US military manoeuvres in Hormuz Archived version: archive.is/…/an-elite-matter-uae-confirms-it-talk… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

May 5, 2026

This year’s winners also include Jill Lepore’s book on the constitution and Brian Goldstone’s on housing insecurity

May 5, 2026

Ukraine has not received any official requests regarding a ceasefire and is declaring a period of silence starting at midnight on the night of May 5 to May 6. Archived version: archive.is/…/ukraine-declares-ceasefire-from-midn… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

May 4, 2026

Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and Solid State Drives (SSDs) are among the most sought-after commodities in computing today, as the expansion of AI data centers consumes everything in its path. According to Seagate, Sandisk, and Western Digital, demand is so high that customers are signing long-term supply agreements lasting up to five years. This duration is significant because customers are now planning their contracts around demand expansion, which is not only substantial but will also bring better balance to the supply chain. With customers driving steady demand, HDD and SSD manufacturers know exactly how much spinning rust or NAND Flash to produce to meet this demand. Over time, this is a positive development for a supply chain that will adapt with expanding production capacity. However, it poses a short-term challenge for PC gamers.

May 4, 2026

“What educators, parents and policy officials really needed was high quality data and evidence to help guide them. What they have had to deal with instead is some substandard research.” Archived version: archive.is/…/nature-retracts-paper-on-the-benefit…

May 4, 2026

The person’s condition and the circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately known Archived version: archive.is/…/person-shot-washington-dc-monument Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

May 4, 2026

US launched an operation on Monday in the Gulf, dragging the region back to the brink of full-scale war Archived version: archive.is/…/trump-iran-threat-us-vessels Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

May 4, 2026

A security camera image appears to show a United Boeing 767-400 hitting a truck while approaching Newark Airport’s Runway 29.

May 4, 2026

Television and movie actors have reached a tentative four-year contract agreement with studios and streaming services

May 4, 2026

Alberta separatists have submitted nearly 302,000 signatures to trigger a referendum on leaving Canada Archived version: archive.is/…/canada-edmonton-mark-carney-b2970305… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.

May 4, 2026

Devs not thrilled that Git extension added the bot as co-author by default

May 4, 2026

Missouri organizers reach milestone in campaign for constitutional amendment to protect ballot initiatives from legislature interference.

May 4, 2026

As celebrities gear up for the 2026 Met Gala, a coalition of civil society groups warns that honoring Jeff Bezos risks “artwashing extreme wealth.” Should we continue to celebrate billionaires profiting off of inequality and injustice? It’s time to tax the super rich and end the oligarchy. #MetGala #TaxTheRich

May 4, 2026

Police forcibly broke up protest outside hospital where federal immigration agents took detainee for evaluation

May 4, 2026

The company that wanted AI regulation under Biden may have gotten its wish, just not on its own terms.

May 4, 2026

Tech companies are increasingly pivoting towards AI

May 4, 2026

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