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Threads begins beta testing Meta AI integration similar to X's Grok
Threads is beta testing a Meta AI feature that provides contextual replies via @meta.ai in select countries including Malaysia and Singapore.
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US Treasury yields rise amid climbing oil prices and faster inflation
US Treasury yields increased by 2 to 5 basis points on May 12 as oil prices rose and inflation accelerated, fueling expectations of Fed rate hikes.
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Chelsea evaluate Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola for permanent head coach role
Chelsea are considering Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola as candidates for their permanent head coach job after sacking Liam Rosenior in April 2026.
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US Senate passes resolution to suspend senators' pay during government shutdowns
The US Senate approved a resolution to withhold senators' salaries during government shutdowns, effective after the 2026 midterm elections.
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Amazon Employees Inflate Internal AI Tool Usage Amid Weekly Targets
Amazon staff are automating tasks using an internal AI tool to boost AI token consumption amid usage tracking and pressure, sources say.
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2026 FIFA World Cup to begin June 11 featuring 48 teams across US, Mexico, Canada
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will start June 11 with 48 teams competing in matches across the US, Mexico, and Canada.
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Intel Arc Pro B70 GPU shows mixed gaming results against Nvidia and AMD rivals
Intel’s Arc Pro B70 GPU delivers rasterization performance close to Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti but lags behind in ray tracing benchmarks.
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Tommy Robinson leads far-right rally in London amid heavy security and barring of foreign agitators
Tommy Robinson led the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London on May 16, drawing 60,000 supporters amid strict government security measures.
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Harvard faculty vote on proposal to cap A grades at 20% plus four students
Harvard University faculty began voting May 12 on a plan to limit A grades in undergrad courses to 20% of the class plus four more students.
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Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract starting July 2026
Chelsea named 44-year-old Xabi Alonso as their new head coach on a four-year deal beginning July 1, 2026.
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Elliptic Raises $120 Million Led by One Peak, Backed by Deutsche Bank and Nasdaq
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic raised $120 million in a funding round led by One Peak with Deutsche Bank and Nasdaq Ventures backing.
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Orange to Double Solar-Powered Base Stations Across Africa
Orange announced plans to double its solar-powered base stations across Africa to expand clean-energy use.
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Chicago Bears hold NFL's toughest 2026 schedule; Packers third hardest
The Chicago Bears will face the NFL's toughest 2026 schedule with a .550 opponent win percentage, while the Packers have the third hardest at .538.
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AMD and Intel issue May 12 Linux security updates for CPU vulnerabilities
On May 12, 2026, AMD and Intel released Linux kernel and microcode updates addressing CPU security issues and bugs.
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Singapore passes law clarifying legality of government agency fees despite no prior legislation
Singapore’s Parliament passed a bill on May 7 to explicitly legislate fees charged by four government agencies that were previously unlegislated but deemed legal.
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Islamic State kills two Syrian soldiers in May 11 Hasakah attack
Islamic State claimed a deadly ambush on Syrian government forces in Hasakah, killing two soldiers and wounding others.
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Bangladesh claim first home Test win over Pakistan by 104 runs
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test at Mirpur, their first home Test win against Pakistan and third straight win overall.
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Sergio Ramos agrees to buy 80% of Sevilla FC with investment group
Sergio Ramos and Five Eleven Capital agreed to acquire 80% of Sevilla FC shares for about 400 million euros.
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Meridian Secondary wins National School Games B Division football final in penalty shoot-out
Meridian Secondary School defeated Tanjong Katong Secondary School 8-7 on penalties in the National School Games B Division final.
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Jake Paul’s Boxing Future Uncertain After Broken Jaw in Joshua Fight
Jake Paul remains unsure about his boxing career after a broken jaw sustained against Anthony Joshua in December 2025.
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Pep Guardiola urges Man City to focus on Crystal Palace amid title chase
Pep Guardiola told Manchester City to ignore the Premier League title race and concentrate on Wednesday's Crystal Palace match.
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Pas MP Nik Muhammad Zawawi apologises for controversial remarks on Prophet’s companions
Pasir Puteh MP Datuk Dr Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh apologised after remarks about Prophet Muhammad’s companions sparked criticism and police investigations.
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Man drives car into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring eight
A man in his thirties drove a car into pedestrians in Modena on May 16, injuring eight, four seriously, before being arrested.
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German Chancellor Merz urges EU budget overhaul and painful German reforms
Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for EU budget reform prioritizing defense and competitiveness and urged tough structural changes in Germany.