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Fuel prices rise sharply in Singapore as supply disruptions hit Strait of Hormuz
Singapore sees steep fuel price increases in May 2026 with diesel up over 75%, petrol 20%, amid global supply disruptions.
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Magic Johnson promotes Los Angeles as must-see World Cup 2026 destination
Magic Johnson urged global fans to visit Los Angeles for eight World Cup matches and the U.S. opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium.
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Unitree launches GD01, a $650,000 giant transformable manned mecha robot
Chinese robotics firm Unitree unveiled the GD01, the world’s first production-ready manned mecha robot priced at $650,000.
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Meta Offers Rival AI Chatbots Free WhatsApp Access to Address EU Antitrust Probe
Meta announced free one-month WhatsApp Business API access for rival AI chatbots in the EEA amid EU antitrust concerns.
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Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Discovered in NGINX Rewrite Module
DepthFirst found a critical heap buffer overflow in NGINX's rewrite module enabling unauthenticated remote code execution.
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Marvel's VisionQuest series to premiere on Disney+ October 14, 2026
Marvel will release VisionQuest, the final Wanda/Vision trilogy series, on Disney+ on October 14, 2026.
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ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12 Back 24-Team College Football Playoff Expansion, SEC Backs 16 Teams
ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12 officials support expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams; SEC prefers a 16-team field.
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South Carolina Senate Rejects Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan 29-17
South Carolina state senators voted 29-17 against a redistricting plan backed by Trump that targeted Democrat James Clyburn’s district.
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Ransomware attack disrupts Foxconn North American factories, leaks customer data
Foxconn faced a ransomware attack by Nitrogen affecting North American factories and exposing data on major tech clients.
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Ismaily relegated from Egyptian Premier League for first time since 1958
Ismaily was relegated from the Egyptian Premier League on May 12 after a 2-1 loss to Wadi Degla, ending nearly 70 years of top-flight status.
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Conan O’Brien to host the 99th Academy Awards for third consecutive year in 2027
Conan O’Brien will host the 99th Oscars on March 14, 2027, marking his third year leading the ceremony from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Apple to let users fully customize Camera app controls in iOS 27
Apple will introduce full Camera app customization with widgets and AI features in iOS 27, expected this year.
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French woman critically ill after hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship
A French woman is critically ill with lung and heart failure after a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, which has caused three deaths and nine confirmed cases.
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Lakers prioritize re-signing LeBron James and Austin Reaves while building around Luka Dončić
The Los Angeles Lakers aim to keep LeBron James and Austin Reaves and build their core around Luka Dončić after a second-round playoff sweep.
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JPMorgan warns UK bank tax hikes could end London HQ plans
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned higher UK bank taxes may force the bank to scrap its planned London headquarters.
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Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship causes 11 cases, 3 deaths worldwide
A hantavirus outbreak traced to a cruise ship has infected 11 people globally, killing 3, with US authorities monitoring 18 passengers.
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Anaheim Ducks face elimination against Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of NHL semis
The Anaheim Ducks host the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal Thursday, facing elimination for the first time in the 2026 playoffs.
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Mixtape to Remain Available Despite Music License Expiration Claims
Publisher Annapurna Interactive denied that Mixtape will be delisted due to expired music licenses, confirming perpetual licensing agreements.
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Casey Hudson criticizes generative AI while leading Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic development
Casey Hudson, directing Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic, rejects generative AI use and opts for a small core team.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics co-founder Scott Vincent Borba to be ordained Catholic priest May 23
Scott Vincent Borba, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics, will be ordained a Catholic priest in Visalia, California, on May 23, 2026.
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Rory McIlroy ends 2026 PGA Championship practice early due to blister on right pinky toe
Rory McIlroy stopped his Tuesday practice round after 3 holes at the 2026 PGA Championship due to pain from a blister on his right pinky toe.
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Samsung launches One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 devices with Android 17
Samsung started the One UI 9 beta program this week for Galaxy S26 phones, introducing new features and improvements.
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Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery offers alternative to daily eye drops in Singapore
Singapore doctors highlight new microscopic stent surgery as a long-term alternative for glaucoma patients struggling with daily eye drops.
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DuckDB launches Quack protocol for client-server communication across instances
DuckDB introduced the Quack protocol on May 12 to enable client-server setup and support multiple concurrent writers.