Mo News U.S. & Iran Exchange Fire; GameStop Wants To Buy eBay; Coffee Boosts Gut Health ~ New Study
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May 5, 2026 Tensions flare as U.S.-Iran exchanges and strikes in the Gulf raise fears for global energy and shipping. A bold $56 billion bid to buy a major online marketplace sparks debate over corporate shakeups. New research links coffee, even decaf, to improved gut bacteria and metabolism. A quirky South Korean power nap contest spotlights a national sleep crisis.
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U.S. Move To Reopen Strait Risks Escalation
- The U.S. guided commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz to break Iran's blockade, risking escalation after Iran fired missiles and drones at ships.
- Mosheh explains the move aims to reopen a waterway that carries ~20% of global oil while diplomatic talks and competing proposals continue.
Oil Prices Rise From Strait Tensions And Midwest Refinery Work
- The military standoff is already pushing oil and gas prices higher, compounding regional refinery maintenance to raise U.S. Midwest fuel costs.
- Mosheh notes Midwest states face extra pain because local refinery maintenance limits regional supply while the blockade tightens global flows.
Phone Bans Haven't Moved Test Scores Yet
- Nationwide school cellphone bans show little impact on test scores, attendance, or in-class engagement so far.
- Jill cites an NBER study covering 41,000 schools using test data, GPS, surveys, and Yonder pouch usage between 2018–2025.