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Sony launches Xperia 1 VIII with redesigned camera and larger telephoto sensor
Sony unveiled the Xperia 1 VIII smartphone with a new camera design and larger telephoto sensor, opening pre-orders in Europe today.
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David Venturella named acting ICE director amid private prison ties
David Venturella, former GEO Group executive, appointed acting ICE director to replace Todd Lyons at end of May 2026.
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Philadelphia 76ers part ways with President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey
The Philadelphia 76ers dismissed Daryl Morey as president of basketball operations after six seasons, effective Tuesday.
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Iranian-born US citizen pleads guilty to alien smuggling and child abuse charges in New York
Sharon Gohari pleaded guilty to federal charges of alien smuggling and possessing child sexual abuse material in Brooklyn court.
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Magic Johnson promotes Los Angeles as must-see World Cup 2026 destination
Magic Johnson urged global fans to visit Los Angeles for eight World Cup matches and the U.S. opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium.
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Unitree launches GD01, a $650,000 giant transformable manned mecha robot
Chinese robotics firm Unitree unveiled the GD01, the world’s first production-ready manned mecha robot priced at $650,000.
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ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12 Back 24-Team College Football Playoff Expansion, SEC Backs 16 Teams
ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12 officials support expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams; SEC prefers a 16-team field.
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South Carolina Senate Rejects Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan 29-17
South Carolina state senators voted 29-17 against a redistricting plan backed by Trump that targeted Democrat James Clyburn’s district.
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Ransomware attack disrupts Foxconn North American factories, leaks customer data
Foxconn faced a ransomware attack by Nitrogen affecting North American factories and exposing data on major tech clients.
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Apple to let users fully customize Camera app controls in iOS 27
Apple will introduce full Camera app customization with widgets and AI features in iOS 27, expected this year.
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JPMorgan warns UK bank tax hikes could end London HQ plans
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned higher UK bank taxes may force the bank to scrap its planned London headquarters.
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Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship causes 11 cases, 3 deaths worldwide
A hantavirus outbreak traced to a cruise ship has infected 11 people globally, killing 3, with US authorities monitoring 18 passengers.
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Anaheim Ducks face elimination against Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of NHL semis
The Anaheim Ducks host the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal Thursday, facing elimination for the first time in the 2026 playoffs.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics co-founder Scott Vincent Borba to be ordained Catholic priest May 23
Scott Vincent Borba, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics, will be ordained a Catholic priest in Visalia, California, on May 23, 2026.
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Rory McIlroy ends 2026 PGA Championship practice early due to blister on right pinky toe
Rory McIlroy stopped his Tuesday practice round after 3 holes at the 2026 PGA Championship due to pain from a blister on his right pinky toe.
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Samsung launches One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 devices with Android 17
Samsung started the One UI 9 beta program this week for Galaxy S26 phones, introducing new features and improvements.
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MLB and MLBPA begin CBA talks amid salary cap dispute in New York
MLB and the MLB Players Association started negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement in early May 2026 in New York.
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Meta AI account on Threads cannot be blocked, sparking user frustration
Meta launched an AI account on Threads that users cannot block, causing over one million posts discussing the issue.
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VinFast to shed $6.9 billion debt by spinning off Vietnam factories
VinFast will sell two Vietnamese factories to cut about $6.9 billion in debt and create a standalone manufacturing company.
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Global government bond yields hit multiyear highs amid inflation and oil price surge
Yields on US, Japanese, and other major government bonds surged in May 2026 due to inflation fears and war-driven oil price rises.
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Christopher Nolan directs star-studded film The Odyssey starring Lupita Nyong'o
Christopher Nolan is directing a film adaptation of The Odyssey starring Matt Damon and Lupita Nyong'o in dual roles.
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Spotify faces partial outage disrupting streaming for some users in US
Spotify dealt with a service outage on May 12 that blocked many users from streaming songs and podcasts, with tens of thousands reporting issues.
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Anthropic warns investors of unauthorized secondary sellers offering its shares
Anthropic warned investors that buying shares from eight unauthorized secondary platforms will not be recognized by the company.
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Hackers Use AI to Accelerate Sophisticated Cyberattacks and Evade Detection
Hackers are using AI to automate complex cyberattacks, while cybersecurity firms warn of limited time to strengthen defenses.