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United Airlines Flight Attendants Approve Five-Year Contract with 31% Pay Raise
United Airlines flight attendants approved a new five-year contract including a 31% average pay raise and $741 million retroactive pay.
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Panasonic launches Lumix L10 compact camera for 25th Lumix anniversary
Panasonic unveiled the Lumix L10 compact camera with advanced features and Leica lens, available for preorder May 16 in the US.
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Parents sue OpenAI after teen dies from drug mix advised by ChatGPT
Sam Nelson’s parents sued OpenAI after ChatGPT recommended a lethal drug combination leading to his death.
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DoorDash's in-store restaurant tech push threatens payments firm Toast, analyst says
DoorDash plans an in-store restaurant technology expansion that could challenge payments firms like Toast, prompting a stock downgrade.
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Iran war effects worsen, wealthy US consumers keep spending
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the Iran war's impact is worsening daily and wealthier Americans continue to spend confidently.
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Delivery Hero CEO Niklas Östberg to resign by March 2027 after investor pressure
Delivery Hero CEO Niklas Östberg will step down by March 31, 2027, after activist investors increased pressure on the company.
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Rory McIlroy skips PGA Tour event to attend White House state dinner hosted by Donald Trump
Rory McIlroy skipped the PGA Tour Signature Event at Trump National Doral to attend a White House state dinner hosted by President Trump.
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Cal Raleigh ends 38-at-bat hitless streak with two singles on May 16, 2026
Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh broke a 38 at-bat hitless streak, the longest in 2026, with two singles on May 16.
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USMNT Captain Tyler Adams Sees 2026 World Cup as Unifying Event on Home Soil
USMNT captain Tyler Adams says the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, can unite people amid global tensions.
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US deports 27 cruise ship workers linked to child sexual exploitation material
U.S. Customs and Border Protection deported 27 cruise ship workers for involvement with child sexual exploitation material following a San Diego investigation.
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Threads begins beta testing Meta AI integration similar to X's Grok
Threads is beta testing a Meta AI feature that provides contextual replies via @meta.ai in select countries including Malaysia and Singapore.
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US Treasury yields rise amid climbing oil prices and faster inflation
US Treasury yields increased by 2 to 5 basis points on May 12 as oil prices rose and inflation accelerated, fueling expectations of Fed rate hikes.
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US Senate passes resolution to suspend senators' pay during government shutdowns
The US Senate approved a resolution to withhold senators' salaries during government shutdowns, effective after the 2026 midterm elections.
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Harvard faculty vote on proposal to cap A grades at 20% plus four students
Harvard University faculty began voting May 12 on a plan to limit A grades in undergrad courses to 20% of the class plus four more students.
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Elliptic Raises $120 Million Led by One Peak, Backed by Deutsche Bank and Nasdaq
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic raised $120 million in a funding round led by One Peak with Deutsche Bank and Nasdaq Ventures backing.
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Orange to Double Solar-Powered Base Stations Across Africa
Orange announced plans to double its solar-powered base stations across Africa to expand clean-energy use.
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Chicago Bears hold NFL's toughest 2026 schedule; Packers third hardest
The Chicago Bears will face the NFL's toughest 2026 schedule with a .550 opponent win percentage, while the Packers have the third hardest at .538.
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Elon Musk says he is not selling SpaceX shares as IPO filing nears
Elon Musk confirmed he is not selling any SpaceX shares ahead of the company's IPO filing expected May 20, 2026.
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US Defense Secretary Defends Trump’s $1.5 Trillion 2027 Military Budget Amid Iran War Cost Concerns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed President Trump’s $1.5 trillion 2027 military budget before Congress, amid scrutiny over rising Iran war expenses.
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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel triples Alphabet stake, adds Delta Air Lines in Q1 overhaul
Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway CEO since January 2026, significantly reshaped the equity portfolio by tripling Alphabet shares and buying Delta Air Lines in Q1 2026.
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Undersea fiber optic cables form fragile backbone of global internet connectivity
Undersea fiber optic cables serve as the global internet backbone but remain vulnerable to disruptions like the 2022 Tonga eruption.
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OpenAI names Greg Brockman official product strategy lead amid company reorganization
OpenAI confirmed Greg Brockman as head of product strategy in a reorganization merging key product lines under his leadership.
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Long Island Rail Road strike halts busiest US commuter line for first time since 1994
About 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers began a strike May 16, suspending all service and disrupting hundreds of thousands of commuters.
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New York to impose 1% tax on cash home purchases over $1 million in NYC
New York lawmakers plan a 1% tax on cash purchases of homes over $1 million in New York City, aimed at raising $160 million annually.