## US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as war with Iran continues to drive up prices

Authored by theguardian.com

US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as the war in the Middle East continued to drive energy prices and everyday costs for Americans.

Prices rose 3.8% over the last year, according to the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest jump since 2023.

Energy prices rose 3.8% in April, accounting for over 40% of the overall monthly increase.

Those readings were similar to how Americans were feeling in 2022, when inflation reached peak highs.

It’s not just Americans who are feeling the costs of the war: Australia, Canada, South Korea and other countries have all reported rapidly rising inflation.

The Fed typically raises interest rates during times of heightened inflation in order to cool spending and ease prices.

The Fed has long cited a target inflation rate of 2%, though rates have stubbornly remained higher. »

### First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

Authored by edition.cnn.com

The report includes firsthand testimonies from more than 10 survivors who endured extreme sexual violence and sexual abuse during the attack, their abduction or while held in captivity in Gaza.

Pramila Patten, UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting on the report of sexual violence during the Israel-Hamas conflict.

“These men and women, victims of sexual violence, have been silenced in the worst way and cruelest way possible. »

### Lukashenko Says Belarus Is Preparing for War, Plans to “Mobilize Units” — UNITED24 Media

Authored by united24media.com

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said Belarus will “selectively mobilize” military units and prepare them for possible combat operations following a large-scale inspection of the country’s armed forces.

The remarks come amid a broader military modernization effort in Belarus and growing emphasis on combat readiness, electronic warfare systems, drones, and mobilization capacity.

A day earlier, Lukashenko chaired a separate meeting on Belarus’ state armament program for 2026–2030, where officials discussed future military procurement and defense spending. »

### Sony Patent Shows AI Tool That Turns Clips Into Social Media Reels

Authored by gameobserver.com

The company has filed a new patent for an AI-powered system that could automatically turn PlayStation gameplay clips into social media highlight reels.

Instead of recording clips manually and using multiple editing apps, the system would automatically select the best moments from gameplay and turn them into ready-to-share reels.

According to the patent published earlier this month (via MP1st), the AI would not simply choose random scenes. »

### Mamdani Announces Balanced Budget Without Cuts

Authored by prospect.org

But it also adopts the kind of government efficiency critics often argue that democratic socialists refuse to provide.

“Many said the only way out of this was slashing services and passing an austerity budget.

Much of the budget hole was filled by changing the relationship between New York state and its largest city. »

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