1. Intel’s Budget Wildcat Lake Chip Beats Apple’s MacBook Neo by 27% in Multi-Core, Matches A18 Pro Single-Thread Performance  Wccftech
2. This could be the Windows 11 laptop to finally challenge the MacBook Neo, powered by an Intel Wildcat Lake CPU  TechRadar
3. Intel's Reference "Wildcat Lake" Laptop Mimics Apple MacBook Neo with Aluminium Body  TechPowerUp
4. First Intel Wildcat Lake laptop spotted in the wild, geared to compete with MacBook Neo — features an aluminum chassis with 11W fanless mode  Tom's Hardware
5. Intel’s Wildcat Lake Breaks Cover, A Leaner Laptop Chip Trims CPU And iGPU For Efficiency  Qoo Media

How Compass International Holdings supercharged its growth — and what that means for consumers.

1. China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Firm Manus  Bloomberg
2. China Orders the Unwinding of Meta’s Acquisition of an A.I. Start-Up  The New York Times
3. China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus  CNBC
4. China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports  Reuters
5. Beijing blocks Meta acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus  Reuters

1. Mali’s Defense Minister Killed in Attacks by Islamist Insurgents  The New York Times
2. Mali attacks: Russia's Africa Corps confirms withdrawal from Kidal  BBC
3. Tuareg Separatists Join al-Qaeda Affiliate in Coordinated Attacks Across Mali  Democracy Now!
4. Defense chief is killed as jihadis and rebels seize towns and military bases in Mali  NBC News
5. Mali in turmoil after insurgents seize towns and kill defence minister  The Guardian

In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Ryan Thomson, also known as “The Assumable Guy,” breaks down how this strategy works and why it’s making a comeback right now.

1. Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says  CNN
2. Global military spending hits record high  The Hill
3. SIPRI: Record arms spending, again  DW.com
4. Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze  Reuters
5. India now 5th largest defence spender! Expenditure rose to $92bn in 2025 amid global arms race  The Times of India

1. Scientists identify mysterious ‘golden orb’ found in Gulf of Alaska in 2023  Anchorage Daily News
2. Golden Blob, a Mystery From the Deep Sea, Is Identified  The New York Times
3. Mystery of golden orb found in depths of ocean off Alaska finally solved: 'Everyone was like, What the heck? What is that?'  Live Science
4. Scientists reveal identity of mysterious ‘golden orb’ collected during NOAA expedition  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (.gov)
5. Marine Biologists Solve Mystery of Deep-Sea ‘Golden Orb’  Sci.News

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1. North Korea opens museum to honour soldiers killed fighting for Russia  Financial Times
2. Ukraine war: North Korea's Kim Jong Un reaffirms support for Russia  BBC
3. Fighting ‘Sacred’ War in Ukraine, North Korea and Russia Pledge to Deepen Ties  The New York Times
4. North Korea opens museum commemorating troops killed fighting for Russia  Al Jazeera
5. Russia, North Korea agree 'long-term' military cooperation  DW.com

1. LeBron James takes blame after Lakers' blowout loss to Rockets  ESPN
2. Rockets 115-96 Lakers (Apr 26, 2026) Final Score  ESPN
3. Rockets Put Selves In Fine Position For Gentleman’s Sweep  Defector
4. 4 takeaways: Reed Sheppard heats up, LeBron James struggles, Kevin Durant still injured  NBA
5. LeBron James takes blame for turnovers, poor performance in Game 4 loss to Rockets: 'It started with me'  Yahoo Sports

1. Oil prices rise amid stalled US-Iran peace talks  Al Jazeera
2. Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust  CNN
3. Oil Pushes Higher as Stalled Peace Talks Weigh on Sentiment  WSJ
4. Muted Reaction as Oil and Stock Markets Reopen  The New York Times
5. Brent oil tops $107 per barrel after Iran peace talks stall  CNBC

1. Oil prices rise amid stalled US-Iran peace talks  Al Jazeera
2. Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust  CNN
3. Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Slip, Oil Climbs — Live Updates  WSJ
4. Muted Reaction as Oil and Stock Markets Reopen  The New York Times
5. Oil prices soar to near three-week high as Trump scraps Iran peace talks over lack of progress  The Independent

1. Oil prices rise amid stalled US-Iran peace talks  Al Jazeera
2. Oil Pushes Higher as Stalled Peace Talks Weigh on Sentiment  WSJ
3. Muted Reaction as Oil and Stock Markets Reopen  The New York Times
4. Brent oil tops $107 per barrel after Iran peace talks stall  CNBC
5. Oil rises 1% as US-Iran peace talks stall  Reuters

1. Correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect called himself ‘friendly federal assassin’  The Washington Post
2. Grievance Propelled Gala Attack Suspect Across Country, Authorities Say  The New York Times
3. White House press dinner shooting raises questions over security at event  The Guardian
4. DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family  AP News
5. What we know about Cole Allen, suspected White House Correspondents' dinner shooter  NPR

1. Billionaire-tax backers say they have enough signatures — times two — to qualify for ballot  Los Angeles Times
2. California Billionaire Tax Has Signatures Needed for Ballot, Backers Say  The New York Times
3. California billionaire tax secures enough signatures to make ballot  CBS News
4. California billionaire tax proposal garners enough signatures to head to ballot  The Guardian
5. Wealth Tax Backers Gather Enough Signatures for Ballot, Report Says  The Information

1. Billionaire-tax backers say they have enough signatures — times two — to qualify for ballot  Los Angeles Times
2. California Billionaire Tax Has Signatures Needed for Ballot, Backers Say  The New York Times
3. California billionaire tax proposal garners enough signatures to head to ballot  The Guardian
4. California Billionaires Tax Scores Enough Signatures For Ballot, Organizers Say  Forbes
5. Taxing Ownership – John O. McGinnis  Law & Liberty

1. Accused shooter was targeting Trump and US officials, authorities say  Al Jazeera
2. Most Guests Ducked for Cover. This Man Munched on His Burrata Salad.  The New York Times
3. Why Trump, MAGA and Fetterman say correspondents’ dinner shooting seals deal for $400M White House ballroom  The Independent
4. A Dark New Litmus Test for Power in Washington  The Atlantic
5. Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.  CBS News

1. Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall  BBC
2. U.S.-Iran peace talks stall. Here's where things stand — and what's next for global markets  CNBC
3. Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust  CNN
4. Oil prices rise amid stalled US-Iran peace talks  Al Jazeera
5. Chips carry stocks higher; Oil jumps on stalled peace talks  Reuters

1. See A Brilliant Full ‘Flower Moon’ Rise: The Night Sky This Week  Forbes
2. Once in a Blue Moon event occurs over Oregon this week  KOIN.com
3. When is the next full moon? What to know about May 1 Flower Moon  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
4. Once in a blue moon is now. May has two full moons  Reconnect With Nature
5. The Full ‘Flower Moon’ Is Coming — When To See It Rise On May Day  Forbes

1. See A Brilliant Full ‘Flower Moon’ Rise: The Night Sky This Week  Forbes
2. When is the next full moon? What to know about May 1 Flower Moon  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
3. Once in a blue moon is now. May has two full moons  Reconnect With Nature
4. The Full ‘Flower Moon’ Is Coming — When To See It Rise On May Day  Forbes