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Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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Cuba asserts right to self-defense amid US military threat claims and drone allegations
Cuba's President Diaz-Canel warned US military threats risk a devastating conflict while denying plans to attack US targets amid drone reports.
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WNBA star Caitlin Clark named grand marshal of 110th Indianapolis 500
Caitlin Clark will serve as grand marshal for the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026, commanding drivers to their cars during pre-race ceremonies.
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OpenAI Co-Founder Andrej Karpathy Joins Anthropic to Lead Claude Pre-Training Research
Andrej Karpathy joined Anthropic in May 2026 to lead pre-training research for the Claude large language model.
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Jackson Pollock's Number 7A sells for record $181.2 million at Christie's New York auction
Jackson Pollock's 1948 painting Number 7A sold for $181.2 million at Christie's on May 18, setting a new auction record for the artist.
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Trump expands TrumpRx with over 600 generic drugs and new pricing tools
President Trump announced on May 18, 2026, a major expansion of TrumpRx, adding more than 600 drugs and new features to the discount drug platform.
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Nvidia reports record $81.6B Q1 revenue driven by AI amid global market volatility
Nvidia reported $81.62 billion revenue for Q1 2026, led by strong AI demand, beating analyst estimates amid a turbulent market.
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EU finalizes trade deal implementation with U.S. ahead of Trump tariff deadline
The European Union finalized the legislative text for its trade deal with the United States after months of negotiations, clearing a major hurdle before the July 4 deadline.
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026.
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US Justice Department moves to drop criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani
The US Justice Department sought to drop criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on May 19, 2026.
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Meta cuts 8,000 jobs globally, shifts 7,000 employees to AI teams amid restructuring
Meta announced 8,000 global layoffs and transferred 7,000 employees to AI-focused teams as part of a major workforce restructuring.
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Sandy Fire burns over 1,300 acres near Simi Valley, forces 17,000+ evacuations
A wind-driven wildfire near Simi Valley, California, has scorched more than 1,300 acres and prompted evacuation orders for over 17,000 residents.
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All suspected hantavirus cases in Italy test negative amid wider outbreak
Four suspected hantavirus cases in Italy, including a man from Calabria, tested negative after quarantine and testing, health officials said.
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Israel built two secret military bases in Iraq to support 2025 war on Iran
Israel established two covert bases in Iraq's western desert to aid air operations during the June 2025 war on Iran, Iraqi sources and analysts say.
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Trump pauses planned Iran attack after Gulf allies' request amid peace talks
US President Donald Trump called off a May 19 attack on Iran to allow diplomacy, warning new strikes could come within days if no deal is reached.
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Trump Drops $10B IRS Lawsuit, Establishes $1.8B Fund Amid Political Backlash
President Trump dropped his $10 billion IRS lawsuit in exchange for a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponisation Fund, sparking GOP and Democratic criticism.
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US suspends entry of travelers from Congo, Uganda, South Sudan over Ebola outbreak
The CDC barred travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan for 30 days to slow Ebola spread, amid a deadly outbreak in eastern Congo.
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Philippine Senate opens impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte
The Philippine Senate began impeachment proceedings against Vice-President Sara Duterte on May 18, giving her 10 days to respond to charges.
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Google unveils Gemini 3.5 AI models, Android XR updates, and new AI agents at I/O 2026
Google revealed Gemini 3.5 Flash AI, Gemini Omni models, Android XR updates, and Gemini Spark AI agent at I/O 2026 in Mountain View.
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Lululemon and founder Chip Wilson escalate proxy battle ahead of June 25 meeting
Lululemon and founder Chip Wilson intensified their proxy fight after failed settlement talks over board appointments.
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Two American Men Arrested for Trespassing at Viral Macaque’s Enclosure in Japan
Two American men were arrested in Ichikawa, Japan, after one climbed into a macaque enclosure while the other filmed the incident on May 17.
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Arsenal close to Premier League title after 1-0 win over Burnley
Arsenal moved five points clear in the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on May 18, 2026.
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California jury dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman
A federal jury unanimously ruled May 18 that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman was time-barred and dismissed the case.
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30-year US Treasury yields hit highest levels since 2007 amid inflation concerns
30-year US Treasury yields rose above 5.15%, reaching around 5.20% on May 19, the highest since 2007, driven by inflation and geopolitical risks.
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Three youths arrested after at least 10 shootings injure four in Austin, Texas
Austin police arrested three youths linked to a series of at least 10 shootings that wounded four people across the city.