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Sarah Kellen testifies denying co-conspirator role in Epstein case, claims abuse
Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Sarah Kellen denied being a co-conspirator and claimed she was abused by Epstein during House testimony May 21.
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Walmart warns slower sales growth and possible price hikes as US gas hits $4.56 per gallon
Walmart reported strong Q1 profits but warned high fuel costs are slowing sales growth and may force price increases later in 2026.
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Wall Street opens lower as Iran blocks uranium shipments, oil volatility rises
Wall Street main indices opened lower on May 21 after Iran's Supreme Leader barred uranium exports, pushing oil prices volatile amid US-Iran tensions.
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Hark raises $700 million Series A to develop AI personal assistant and hardware
Hark, founded by Brett Adcock, secured $700 million in Series A funding at a $6 billion valuation to build AI models and devices for personal assistants.
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US housing starts fell 2.8% in April as single-family homes dropped sharply
US housing starts declined 2.8% in April 2026 to 1.47 million annualized units due to a 9% drop in single-family home starts, while multifamily starts rose over 10%.
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Singapore Court of Appeal upholds woman’s 99% stake in Bukit Timah condo dispute
The Court of Appeal ruled May 20 that Ms Millie Wong holds 99% ownership of a Bukit Timah unit despite paying less than her ex-boyfriend Jake Ngor.
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Neymar suffers minor calf injury but expected to join Brazil World Cup camp next week
Neymar sustained a minor calf injury but is set to join Brazil's World Cup camp as scheduled next week.
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NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns Many Members Not Providing Enough Aid to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on May 21 that many members fall short in funding Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion.
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Taiwan Probes Three for Smuggling Nvidia AI Chips to China Violating US Rules
Taiwan prosecutors arrested three suspects for forging documents to export Nvidia AI servers to China, Hong Kong, and Macau in breach of US export controls.
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Ukrainian drone strike damages student dormitory in Russian-held Starobilsk, multiple casualties
A Ukrainian drone attack on May 21-22 hit a student dormitory in Russian-occupied Starobilsk, causing collapse, deaths, and injuries.
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AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential agree to merge in $50 billion all-stock deal
AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential announced their merger to create a giant apartment REIT with over 180,000 units.
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UK and France set new May heat records amid deadly early-summer heatwave
The UK and France experienced record-breaking May temperatures and multiple heat-related deaths during a widespread heatwave in late May 2026.
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Samsung reaches tentative deal with union to avoid strike, awarding large bonuses to chip workers
Samsung Electronics and its South Korean union reached a last-minute deal to prevent an 18-day strike with special bonuses tied to chip division profits.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX pay package ties $760 billion award to Mars colony and $7.5 trillion valuation
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was granted a performance-based compensation package worth up to $760 billion linked to market value and a Mars colony milestone.
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Mexican sports journalist Fernando Vargas robbed at gunpoint during live broadcast
Fernando Vargas was robbed at gunpoint during a live TV report in Morelos, Mexico, on May 19, 2026.
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Global oil inventories fall at record pace in May as US gas prices hit multi-year highs
Global oil stockpiles shrank by 8.7 million barrels per day in May amid Middle East conflict, pushing US gasoline prices above $4.50 per gallon.
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Oleksandr Usyk retains WBC heavyweight title with controversial stoppage over Rico Verhoeven
Oleksandr Usyk defended his WBC heavyweight title by stopping Rico Verhoeven in the 11th round in Egypt.
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Trump Mobile confirms data exposure for 27,000 customers via website flaw
Trump Mobile disclosed a security flaw that exposed personal details of about 27,000 people who pre-ordered its T1 phone.
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Waymo pauses robotaxi freeway and city services amid flooding and construction issues
Waymo halted robotaxi operations on freeways and in multiple US cities due to flooded roads and construction zone challenges.
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Global survey shows record low worker confidence amid rising AI job loss fears
Mercer's 2026 report finds worker confidence at an all-time low with 40% fearing AI will replace jobs worldwide.
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The Boys series finale 'Blood and Bone' ends with explosive showdown between Butcher and Homelander
The Boys series finale 'Blood and Bone' premiered on Amazon Prime May 20, featuring Butcher killing Homelander and sparking divided fan reactions.
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Spencer Pratt runs for Los Angeles mayor with Trump endorsement in crowded race
Spencer Pratt, former reality star, is running for Los Angeles mayor in the June 2 primary with Donald Trump's public support.
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Turkey releases Deutsche Welle journalist Alican Uludag after 90 days in detention
Deutsche Welle correspondent Alican Uludag was released in Ankara on May 21 after nearly 90 days in pre-trial detention, with his trial continuing via video link.
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Over 1.5 Million Pilgrims Begin 2026 Hajj in Mecca Amid Middle East Tensions and Heat
More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage despite regional conflict and extreme temperatures.