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Demand for Forward-Deployed Engineers Rises 700% Amid AI Expansion
Job postings for forward-deployed engineers surged from 643 to over 5,300 in one year as AI adoption grows worldwide.
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Microsoft tests movable taskbar and resizable Start menu in Windows 11 update
Microsoft began rolling out a Windows 11 update allowing taskbar repositioning and customizable Start menu sizes to Insiders in the Experimental channel.
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a global health emergency
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on May 17, 2026.
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Chinese national arrested for trespassing and disruptive behavior at KLIA Terminal 1
A Chinese woman was arrested at KLIA Terminal 1 for entering a restricted area without a ticket and acting aggressively at the international departure gate.
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Negeri Sembilan MB Aminuddin Harun warns PH members against betrayal amid political crisis
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun addressed Pakatan Harapan members at the PH 2026 Convention, warning against internal betrayal amid state political turmoil.
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USM Alger Win African Confederation Cup After Penalty Shootout Against Zamalek
USM Alger claimed the African Confederation Cup title on May 17, 2026, beating Zamalek 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 aggregate draw.
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Forza Horizon 6 Early Access Draws Up to 178,000 Concurrent Steam Players
Forza Horizon 6’s early access on PC and Xbox started May 15, hitting record Steam player counts before the May 19 official launch.
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USS Gerald R. Ford completes longest US Navy carrier deployment since Vietnam War
USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk after a 326-day deployment, the longest aircraft carrier mission since the Vietnam War.
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South Korea seeks emergency arbitration to prevent Samsung Electronics strike
South Korea will use all options, including emergency arbitration, to avoid a strike at Samsung Electronics and limit economic damage.
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Qantas Flight Diverted to Papeete After Passenger Bites Flight Attendant
A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was diverted on May 15 after a passenger bit a flight attendant and was restrained by other travelers.
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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Dara's 'Bangaranga'
Bulgaria won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on May 16, 2026, with Dara's song 'Bangaranga'.
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AI-enhanced agent skills, on-device TTS, and fast JS runtime lead GitHub trends
Top repos today feature AI tools for science, personal assistants, spatial WiFi sensing, and fast JavaScript runtimes.
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Conor McGregor to return at UFC 329 against Max Holloway on July 11, 2026
Conor McGregor will fight Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event on July 11 at Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena.
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Two colleagues killed in fiery car crash on Jalan Sungai Besi in Kuala Lumpur
A man and woman, aged 29 and 23, died early May 17 in a car fire after crashing on Jalan Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur.
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Trump-backed challengers defeat Republican incumbents Bill Cassidy and Thomas Massie in primaries
Trump-backed Julia Letlow and Ed Gallrein ousted incumbents Bill Cassidy and Thomas Massie in May GOP primaries.
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Malaysia launches RM100 million PACE programme to boost workforce skills and employability
The Malaysian Ministry of Human Resources launched the RM100 million PACE programme to enhance workforce skills and inclusion nationwide.
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Stranded humpback whale 'Timmy' rescued in Germany found dead near Denmark
The humpback whale 'Timmy', rescued in Germany in early May, was found dead near Denmark’s Anholt island on May 14 or 15.
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Venezuela deports Maduro ally Alex Saab to the United States on money laundering charges
Alex Saab, close ally of former Venezuelan president Maduro, was deported to the US on May 16, 2026, facing money laundering charges.
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Napoleon Solo wins the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park
Napoleon Solo won the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park, Maryland, beating a field of 14 horses.
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Indonesian President Prabowo admits challenges in free nutritious meal programme
President Prabowo Subianto acknowledged problems in the free meal scheme but vowed to continue it despite corruption allegations and safety concerns.
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Pakatan Harapan holds 2026 national convention in Johor ahead of elections
Pakatan Harapan held its 2026 national convention in Johor Bahru on May 17 to set election strategies and prepare for state and general polls.
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Tesla raises US Model Y prices, denies increases in China amid financing changes
Tesla raised prices for several Model Y variants in the US on May 16 but denied price hikes in China, where it canceled low-interest financing plans.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Wears Nike Tracksuit on Air Force One to China, Sparks Online Buzz
Marco Rubio wore a grey Nike Tech fleece tracksuit aboard Air Force One en route to China, drawing viral comparisons to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's outfit.
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Estadio Azteca refurbished for 2026 World Cup opening with Mexico vs South Africa
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City will host the 2026 World Cup opening match on June 11 after refurbishment.