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UCF Graduates Boo Speaker Who Called AI 'The Next Industrial Revolution'
University of Central Florida graduates booed commencement speaker Gloria Caulfield after she called AI the next Industrial Revolution.
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Pochettino backs US to win as 2026 World Cup hopes rise
Mauricio Pochettino says the United States can win the 2026 World Cup as home advantage lifts hopes.
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UBS sees gold, silver hitting records in 2026 on geopolitics, inflation risks
UBS said gold could set new highs in 2026 as Middle East tensions, oil prices and lower real rates support demand.
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Kuwait says it foiled alleged IRGC infiltration attempt, Iran rejects claim
Kuwait said it arrested 4 men it linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard after a sea crossing near Bubiyan Island, prompting a sharp Iranian denial.
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U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to ban Chinese connected vehicles amid Trump-Xi meeting
Reps John Moolenaar and Debbie Dingell introduced a bill on May 11 to bar Chinese connected vehicles and parts over national security concerns.
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Singapore workgroup urges mindset shift as fertility rate hits record low
Singapore's new marriage and parenthood workgroup is pushing mindset changes after fertility fell to a record low of 0.87 in 2025.
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Ian McKellen says Alec Guinness urged him to drop Stonewall support
Ian McKellen said Alec Guinness urged him to quit backing Stonewall and avoid politics, advice he ignored.
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Runway intruder killed by Frontier jet at Denver airport
A person was struck and killed by a departing Frontier Airlines plane at Denver International Airport late Friday, officials said.
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Taiwan braces for Trump-Xi talks as Beijing visit begins
Taiwan watched closely as Trump prepared for a 3-day Beijing visit and summit with Xi.
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Malaysia approves RM3.18 billion in Pahang flood projects; Sabah delays border agency rollout
Malaysia advances flood mitigation in Pahang with 18 projects worth RM3.18 billion while Sabah postpones border agency pending immigration safeguards.
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Hannah Harper wins American Idol Season 24 finale
American Idol crowned Hannah Harper the Season 24 winner on Monday night after a live finale vote.
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US sanctions 12 over alleged Iranian oil sales to China
The United States sanctioned 12 people and entities over alleged Iranian oil sales to China, targeting networks linked to the IRGC.
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Starmer pledges closer UK-EU ties as Britain plans new bill
Britain plans legislation to tighten EU ties as Keir Starmer pushes to reset relations with Europe.
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RHB Bank wins approval to negotiate sale of insurance arm to Tokio Marine
RHB Bank has won Bank Negara Malaysia approval to negotiate a possible sale of up to 100% of RHB Insurance Bhd to Tokio Marine Asia.
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Penang steps up El Niño preparations for heatwaves, floods and fire risks
Penang has stepped up preparations for extreme heat and severe weather linked to El Niño, state officials said on May 12.
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Dembélé wins Ligue 1 player of the year for second straight season
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé won Ligue 1 player of the year for a second straight season.
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Hantavirus outbreak linked to MV Hondius cruise ship kills 3, 11 cases confirmed worldwide
The MV Hondius cruise ship has been linked to 11 confirmed hantavirus cases including three deaths; authorities in multiple countries are monitoring exposed passengers.
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Penang boosts digital services and green economy while safeguarding fisheries amid development
Penang government accelerates digitalisation, promotes green sectors, maintains stable fisheries, and rejects tax hikes, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
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Reports say Subnautica 2 leaked online days before early access launch
Reports say Subnautica 2 has leaked online days before its early access launch on Thursday, May 14.
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Taiwan passes nurse-patient ratio law amid row over 2-year delay
Taiwan's legislature passed a law setting three-shift nurse-patient ratios, but officials kept a 2-year delay that drew sharp criticism.
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GameStop shares swing after deleted Roaring Kitty posts
GameStop shares jumped as much as 13% after cryptic posts from Keith Gill’s Roaring Kitty account appeared and were deleted.
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as OPEC output falls
Trump said Monday the Iran ceasefire was "on life support" as Iran and the U.S. remained far apart and OPEC output fell further.
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Google and SpaceX plan orbital AI data centers with Project Suncatcher satellites by 2027
Google is negotiating with SpaceX to launch solar-powered orbital AI data centers as part of Project Suncatcher, targeting 2027.
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Toyota to build fourth factory in India in Maharashtra
Toyota Motor said it will build a fourth factory in Maharashtra, India, to make a new SUV and lift production.