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NHL star Claude Lemieux, four-time Stanley Cup winner, dies at 60
Claude Lemieux, four-time Stanley Cup champion and 1995 Conn Smythe Trophy winner, died by suicide at 60, NHL Alumni Association announced May 28–29, 2026.
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Canadian PM Mark Carney calls for new US-Canada partnership amid trade tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged a renewed US-Canada partnership focusing on aluminium, autos, and critical minerals in a speech May 28 in New York.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on May 28, 2026, during a hotfire test at Cape Canaveral, causing major damage but no injuries.
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US Opens Ebola Quarantine Center in Kenya for Americans Exposed in Congo
The US is building a 50-bed quarantine center in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola in the DRC, with sick patients possibly sent to Europe for treatment.
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Nick Bilton Named Executive Producer of CBS's 60 Minutes
Nick Bilton was appointed executive producer of 60 Minutes on May 28, replacing Tanya Simon after a year in charge.
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Waymo launches Chinese-made Ojai robotaxis in US cities with free rides
Waymo began offering free rides in its new Ojai robotaxi in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco on May 28, 2026.
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Fed’s Musalem warns against relying on AI productivity gains to cut inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said US policymakers cannot depend on future AI-driven productivity growth to lower current inflation.
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Lionel Messi named captain of Argentina for record sixth World Cup in 2026
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina’s 26-man squad at the 2026 World Cup, appearing in a record sixth tournament.
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US Treasury prepares $250 bill with Donald Trump’s portrait pending law change
The US Treasury is designing a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump as it awaits Congressional approval to change currency laws.
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Donald Trump refiles $10 billion defamation suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein report
Donald Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal in Miami federal court over its reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chairman amid rising inflation pressures
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chairman at the White House on May 21, facing high inflation and market uncertainty.
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Ferrari unveils Luce, first fully electric car, as shares drop amid criticism
Ferrari revealed its Luce electric sedan May 25 in Rome, facing mixed reviews and a 7-8% share decline the next day.
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US CFTC Seeks to Vacate $5 Million Penalty Against Winklevoss' Gemini Crypto Exchange
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission asked a judge to vacate a $5 million fine and injunction against Gemini Trust Company, founded by the Winklevoss twins.
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MLB owners propose $245 million salary cap as players union pushes back
Major League Baseball owners proposed a $245 million salary cap and $171 million floor, facing opposition from the Players Association ahead of 2026 talks.
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Anthropic raises $65 billion, becomes world's most valuable AI startup at $965 billion valuation
Anthropic raised $65 billion in funding, reaching a $965 billion valuation and surpassing OpenAI's $852 billion mark from March 2026.
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US sanctions Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority over Strait of Hormuz control
The US added Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority to its sanctions list for extorting maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump endorses Armenian PM Pashinyan ahead of June 7 parliamentary elections
Former US President Donald Trump endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for re-election in the June 7, 2026 parliamentary vote.
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US Reinstates Sanctions on UN Expert Francesca Albanese Over Israel Criticism
The US added UN expert Francesca Albanese back to its sanctions list on May 27, 2026, citing her criticism of Israel.
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Salesforce posts stronger Q1 earnings but warns of cautious Q2 revenue outlook amid AI concerns
Salesforce reported first-quarter revenue and earnings beating estimates but forecast second-quarter revenue below expectations amid AI disruption worries.
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Dell awarded nearly $9.7 billion Pentagon contract to consolidate Microsoft software purchases
Dell Federal Systems won a $9.7 billion five-year contract to streamline Microsoft software procurement for the Pentagon and other agencies.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani wears custom Arsenal kurta at Eid prayers in Bronx
Mayor Zohran Mamdani wore a bespoke Arsenal-themed kurta during Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx on May 28, 2026.
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CBS News ends contracts of multiple 60 Minutes correspondents including Sharyn Alfonsi
CBS News did not renew contracts for Sharyn Alfonsi and other 60 Minutes staff after disputes over editorial decisions led to firings on May 28, 2026.
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New York enacts pied-à-terre tax on second homes valued $1M and up
New York lawmakers passed a pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes to raise $500 million in revenue over coming years.
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US Soccer Pundits Dismiss Australia Ahead of June 20 World Cup Match in Seattle
US soccer analysts labeled Australia underdogs before their June 20 World Cup clash; Australian players vowed to prove them wrong on the field.