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Trump calls to cancel US 250th Independence music festival amid artist withdrawals
President Trump urged canceling the US 250th birthday music festival after five artists withdrew and floated holding a MAGA rally instead.
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US, UK, and Australia to jointly develop advanced unmanned undersea vehicles under AUKUS
The US, UK, and Australia announced a joint project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles and related technologies at the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue.
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Iran’s World Cup squad begins Turkey camp for training and U.S. visa process
Iran’s 30-man national football team arrived in Turkey on May 18 for training, friendlies, and to complete U.S. visa applications ahead of the 2026 World Cup [s1,s2,s3].
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovations Underway, Trump Says Ahead of Schedule
Renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool began to fix leaks and repave with a new blue color, aiming for July 4 completion, President Trump said.
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Meteor Explodes Over Northeastern US with Blast Equal to 300 Tons of TNT
A meteor about 1 meter wide exploded over Massachusetts and New Hampshire on May 30, causing loud booms across New England.
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Global Stockpiling Surges Amid Middle East War as Eurozone Growth Slows
Countries worldwide are rapidly stockpiling goods amid Middle East war, with eurozone economies showing weakened growth.
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Over 40% of CEOs Plan to Cut Junior Roles as AI Shifts Job Market in US
More than 40% of US CEOs intend to reduce junior roles and favor mid-level and senior workers in next 1-2 years amid AI adoption.
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Rising bond yields trigger selloff in US tech and semiconductor stocks after record rally
Wall Street sold off semiconductor and tech stocks on May 15, ending a record rally as rising bond yields pressured markets.
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Harvard Endowment Chief N.P. Narvekar Begins Departure Discussions in 2026
N.P. Narvekar, head of Harvard’s $57 billion endowment, has started talks about leaving his role without a set departure date.
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Caitlin Clark Sets WNBA Record with 12 Games of 20+ Points and 10+ Assists
Caitlin Clark became the WNBA's all-time leader with 12 games of at least 20 points and 10 assists in just 57 appearances.
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Ship transits through Strait of Hormuz rise with US guidance amid tension
More vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz this week as US military provided navigational advice, signaling renewed shipping activity despite attacks and risks.
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Nvidia launches RTX Spark chip for Windows PCs to challenge Intel and AMD
Nvidia unveiled its RTX Spark chip for Windows laptops and desktops, launching in fall 2026 with AI-driven performance.[s1,s2]
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Gas prices rise sharply under Trump’s Iran war but rural Colorado voters remain supportive
Gas prices in rural Colorado surged amid Trump’s war with Iran, yet many voters in Morgan and Weld counties continue backing him despite economic pain.
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SoftBank to invest €75 billion in AI data centers across France by 2031
SoftBank Group announced a €75 billion plan to build 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity in France by 2031.
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Trump administration proposes 50% US-made parts rule in USMCA auto tariff revisions
The Trump administration proposed raising the US-made auto parts minimum to 50% in USMCA tariff rules during talks with Mexico this week.
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Global bond selloff accelerates, halting stock rally amid inflation fears on May 15, 2026
On May 15, 2026, rising oil prices drove a global bond selloff that stopped the stock market rally amid inflation concerns.
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US partially retracts policy requiring most Green Card applicants to apply from abroad
The Trump administration reversed parts of its May 22 directive that most Green Card applicants must leave the US to apply, clarifying a case-by-case approach.
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Mets pitcher Clay Holmes fractures leg after 111 mph comebacker from Yankees rookie
Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured fibula after being hit by a 111 mph line drive May 16 against the Yankees.
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Berkshire Hathaway Buys $2.65B Delta Stake, Cuts Chevron Holdings by $8 Billion
Berkshire Hathaway bought $2.65 billion of Delta Air Lines shares and cut Chevron stock by $8 billion in Q1 2026.
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Trump-Xi summit in Beijing yields limited trade gains, no major breakthroughs
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Beijing May 14–15, securing tactical trade wins but no major strategic progress on US-China relations.
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Berkshire Hathaway sold $8 billion in Chevron shares amid record-high stock prices
Berkshire Hathaway sold about $8 billion in Chevron shares in Q1 2026, cutting its stake by one third to 4.2%.
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US AI-Exposed Occupations Lose Jobs While Overall Employment Grows in 2025
Between May 2024 and May 2025, 18 AI-exposed US occupations lost 0.2% of jobs, cutting about 10 million roles amid overall 0.8% employment growth.
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YouTube expands AI deepfake likeness detection tool to all users 18 and older
YouTube has made its AI deepfake likeness detection tool available to all users aged 18 and older across its platform.
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Former NFL Defensive Lineman Josh Mauro Died of Accidental Overdose at 35
Josh Mauro, former NFL defensive lineman, died April 23 from accidental fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol overdose, Maricopa County ruled.