US stock markets today (May 7, 2026): Wall Street holds near record highs as oil prices tumble on Iran deal hopes

US stock markets hovered near record highs on Thursday as oil prices extended losses amid rising optimism over a possible agreement between the United States and Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore crude shipments from the Persian Gulf, AP reported.The S&P 500 added 0.1 per cent, extending gains after hitting an…

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How art and paintings shape the look of Meryl Streep’s luxurious homes

Meryl Streep’s homes reflect her acting style, blending art, craft, and beauty. Her Manhattan penthouse featured modern artworks complementing its sleek design, while her Connecticut estate includes a sculptor’s studio, fostering a creative, art-centered lifestyle. Both residences showcase art as emotional anchors, deeply integrated into her life. Meryl Streep’s homes are as quietly thoughtful as…

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‘Greatest day in India’s domestic cricket history’: Vengsarkar revisits the 1991 Ranji Trophy final | Cricket News

1991 Ranji Final (Image – X (Twitter) Mumbai: May 7, 2026, marked exactly 35 years since one of the greatest Ranji Trophy finals ever played. On this day in the 1990-91 Ranji Trophy season, Haryana, led by India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, stunned heavyweight Mumbai by just two runs at the Wankhede Stadium…

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RE Himalayan Odyssey ’26 announced: Routes, dates, registration details

Royal Enfield has officially announced the 22nd edition of the Himalayan Odyssey. Marking the company’s 125th anniversary celebrations, the 2026 edition of the ride will be the biggest one yet, featuring four different riding formats across the Himalayan region. Registrations for the ride are now open through the official Royal Enfield website. Royal Enfield Himalayan…

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LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has a ‘reminder’ for everyone on AI layoffs: It’s important not to ignore…

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has urged caution about the growing list of tech layoffs being blamed on artificial intelligence, arguing the AI label is increasingly being used to disguise more conventional drivers of job cuts, including the hiring excesses of the pandemic era. In a post on X, Hoffman wrote: “Just a reminder that we’re…

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Man shoots illegal immigrant 10 times while protecting family of eight during attempted carjacking in Texas

A man identified by investigators as an undocumented immigrant from Mexico was shot dead in Texas after attempting to hijack a car carrying a father’s family, including several children.The suspect was named as 30-year-old Jose Ramirez and was killed on Sunday afternoon in Dallas, according to Fox 4 Dallas.Ramirez had caused a crash involving two…

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US jobless claims rise to 200,000, layoffs remain near historic lows despite economic pressures

Applications for unemployment benefits in the United States rose last week but continued to remain at historically low levels despite inflationary pressures and broader economic headwinds, AP reported. The US Labor Department said on Thursday that initial jobless claims increased by 10,000 to 200,000 for the week ending May 2. The figure was lower than…

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