Amazon Prime Video introduces Clips, a vertical short-form video feature, to enhance content discovery and user engagement. Initially available to select U.S. users, the feature reflects a shift towards mobile-first viewing.

Amperity has launched real-time AI capabilities and new assistants at Amplify 2026, aimed at enhancing personalized customer engagement through integrated decision-making systems. The platform's innovations, including Recommended Actions and MCP Server, promise faster, more relevant experiences by combining real-time data with actionable insights, marking a shift from data unification to dynamic decisioning in the competitive customer data software market.

The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index hit a new low, driven by concerns over rising gasoline prices and tariffs. Despite this, consumer spending remains stable, buoyed by a strong labor market.

New Jersey's ARRIVE Together program, pairing police with mental health professionals, expands to Middlesex County, enhancing crisis response and reducing force use. The initiative, lauded by Brookings for its effectiveness, includes multiple operational models in Monmouth County, aiming to transform public safety and build community trust through compassionate intervention.

NFL quarterback Taylor Heineke retires at 33 after a career marked by perseverance, including a memorable stint with the Washington Commanders. Known for his resilience and fan-favorite status, he plans to stay involved with community efforts in Hampton Roads.

Lieutenant General NS Subramani (Retd) is appointed as India's next Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Anil Chauhan on May 30, 2026. Known for his extensive operational experience, Subramani's leadership is expected to enhance India's response to border crises and strengthen maritime security, marking a strategic shift in defense priorities.

The FDA commissioner’s tenure has been tumultuous, marked by contentious drug decisions, staff turnover, and pressure over abortion-pill regulations. Amid criticisms from various sectors, reports suggest leadership changes are forthcoming, potentially reshaping FDA’s future direction.

Samsung is expanding its Future Robotics Team to commercialize AI-powered robots, focusing on both manufacturing robots and humanoids. The company aims to internalize key components and boost AI capabilities, with significant investment in Rainbow Robotics.

Spain secures an extra Champions League spot for the next season, primarily due to Rayo Vallecano's impressive run to the Conference League final. This boost comes despite setbacks for other Spanish clubs, as their overall performance surpasses Germany in UEFA's coefficient rankings.

A hostage situation is unfolding at a savings bank in Sinzig, Germany, involving multiple perpetrators and a cash transport driver. Police have cordoned off the area, with special forces and aerial surveillance monitoring, as the public is urged to stay away and follow safety instructions.