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Prices for home entertainment are rising again as “funflation” returns in 2026: console and device price hikes (e.g., Nintendo Switch 2), higher streaming fees, and more expensive components push costs up, driving consumers—especially Gen Z and Millennials—to cut back, seek cheaper options, or opt for ad-supported services, per PNC data and industry reporting.
A study of 1,774 women found that while younger donor eggs raise IVF chances for some, women aged 49 and older still face lower pregnancy and live-birth rates and higher miscarriage risk. Pregnancy chances drop from about 54% in younger women to ~43% at 49+, live births fall from ~46% to ~32%, and miscarriage rises from 24% to 38%, suggesting age-related changes in the womb lining (endometrium) may limit the benefit of donor eggs. The findings don’t discourage donor-egg treatments but highlight that aging of the uterus matters and should be discussed with patients.
US and Iran announced a ceasefire ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with a Geneva signing planned for Friday; Washington said it would lift its blockade of Iranian ports and Hormuz would reopen, while Iran said 60-day nuclear talks would begin after frozen funds are released—a claim the US disputes. Oil prices slid to multi-month lows on the news, though analysts warn this is a fragile reprieve, not a return to normal, given unresolved issues like Iran’s nuclear program, missiles, and proxies. Reactions were mixed: the EU, Pakistan, and Qatar welcomed the move, Israel and Lebanon tensions linger, and the signing coincides with the G7 summit in France, shaping a cautious path ahead for a lasting settlement.
In Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio, Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama delivered in crunch time as the Knicks erased a 14-point deficit to beat the Spurs 105-95. Brunson poured in 30 on 31 shots and sealed the win with a corner 3 and late sequence; Wembanyama, despite an imperfect night (26 points on 21 attempts, 28.6% FG) and some rust, supplied key late plays and hit 12 of 13 free throws, showing he belongs on basketball's biggest stage and signaling the start of a compelling new era for both teams.
Jacob Daniel Baker was charged with three counts of murder in connection with the killings of three people on Hawaii’s Big Island; authorities say he was arrested in the case, with updates reported by AP through May 31, 2026.
No. 4 seed Nebraska faces No. 10 Arkansas in the Women’s College World Series opener in Oklahoma City, led by Jordy Frahm (USA Softball Player of the Year) as they navigate a bracket that includes Alabama and UCLA. Arkansas brings a 5-0 NCAA Tournament run and a strong lineup, while Nebraska’s transfers from Arkansas could provide insider familiarity. The game is at 8:30 p.m. CDT on ESPN2, with radio coverage on the Huskers Network.
Pirates hijacked a fuel tanker off the coast of Somalia, highlighting ongoing security risks to shipping in the region.
Two Iranian women footballers granted humanitarian visas in Australia say the country provides safety and a path to continue their elite careers, after seven teammates were initially approved but five chose to return home; in a public statement they thanked supporters and the government and said they hope to rebuild their lives in Australia.
Survivors of the Port Shuaiba attack dispute Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s claim that the target was fortified and that a “squirter” slipped through, saying the unit was unprepared and exposed; they describe chaotic triage and evacuation as CBS News reports challenge the official version while the investigation continues.
Pope Leo XIV flies from the Vatican to Monaco for his second Apostolic Journey—the first papal visit to the principality in modern times—where he will meet Prince Albert II, address the Catholic community, speak with youths, and celebrate Mass at Louis II Stadium in a nine-hour itinerary before returning to the Vatican; Cardinal Parolin hopes the trip strengthens the local Church and furthers commitments to care for creation, life protection, and international solidarity.
First lady Melania Trump arrived at the White House accompanied by a robot for the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit, joining other first spouses for the event.
A Washington Post climate column outlines how the Yuka food-scanning app rates processed foods by nutrition, additives, and organic certification, empowering consumers to pressure brands toward healthier reformulations; the piece highlights Julie Chapon’s experience discovering a Nestlé Fitness cereal contained sugar despite years of healthy-label assumptions.
Aaron Judge starred on defense and contributed at the plate as Team USA edged Canada 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals to reach a semifinal against the Dominican Republic. Schwarber and Bregman drove in runs, Turang and Crow-Armstrong added RBIs, and Logan Webb delivered 4.2 scoreless innings to help silence Canada early. The U.S. built a 5-0 lead before Canada answered with three in the sixth; Bednar closed the seventh, and Mason Miller finished the win. The Dominican Republic later mercy-ruled South Korea 10-0 to reach the semis, setting up a high-profile DR-USA matchup.
Apple's MacBook Neo allows keyboard replacement without replacing the entire Top Case, making repairs cheaper and less wasteful; separate keyboard and Top Case parts will be sold, with pricing and availability to be announced, and European models now display symbols on keys instead of text.
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy warned that US intervention in oil futures to lower prices would erode confidence in price discovery and could be a biblical disaster for markets, as officials weigh measures to curb oil prices amid volatility; the administration has already released strategic reserves and is considering other options, while analysts caution that government action in markets could backfire.