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Musk’s failed court attack on OpenAI could leave lasting scars on CEO Altman’s reputation

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman arrives at a federal courthouse in Oakland, California, US, on May 12.
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman arrives at a federal courthouse in Oakland, California, US, on May 12.

Startled horse topples carriage in New York’s Central Park, injuring its driver

The incident was the latest involving New York City's horse-drawn carriages.
The incident was the latest involving New York City's horse-drawn carriages.

‘I saw bad stuff’, says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during San Diego mosque attack

A parent carries his child while they leave the mosque, at the scene of a shooting at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, on May 18.
A parent carries his child while they leave the mosque, at the scene of a shooting at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, on May 18.

US firefighters rescue 25 million bees in broken-down truck amid high heat

While mechanics worked on the truck, firefighters carefully used a hose to mist the truck’s trailer, which carried 480 hives.
While mechanics worked on the truck, firefighters carefully used a hose to mist the truck’s trailer, which carried 480 hives.

The generation that grew up with AI hates it

One recent report found that only 18 per cent of Gen Zers feel hopeful about AI, and almost half say the risks outweigh the benefits.
One recent report found that only 18 per cent of Gen Zers feel hopeful about AI, and almost half say the risks outweigh the benefits.

Workers on New York commuter rail end their strike after wage deal

The workers said they had not received any wage increases in three years.
The workers said they had not received any wage increases in three years.

Pentagon’s internal watchdog to probe US attacks on boats in the Caribbean

The Trump administration has asserted that the boats were operated by drug cartels and carried narcotics bound for the US.
The Trump administration has asserted that the boats were operated by drug cartels and carried narcotics bound for the US.

In closed-door talks, US demands a major role in Greenland

People attend a protest in January against US President Donald Trump's demand that the Greenland be ceded to the US.
People attend a protest in January against US President Donald Trump's demand that the Greenland be ceded to the US.

US passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise blocked from leaving federal quarantine

Ms Angela Perryman and 17 other American passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are being monitored at the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha, Nebraska.
Ms Angela Perryman and 17 other American passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are being monitored at the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha, Nebraska.

China will open its market to AI chips from US, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says

Nvidia’s chief executive officer Jensen Huang was a last-minute addition to the delegation of American business leaders for Mr Trump’s high-stakes meetings in Beijing.
Nvidia’s chief executive officer Jensen Huang was a last-minute addition to the delegation of American business leaders for Mr Trump’s high-stakes meetings in Beijing.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.