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Amazon launches Alexa for Shopping, replacing Rufus chatbot with AI-powered assistant
Amazon introduced Alexa for Shopping, an AI assistant integrated into its website and app search bar, replacing the Rufus chatbot this week in the US.
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Blackstone abandons proposed US$4 billion New World deal
Blackstone has walked away from a proposed US$4 billion deal with New World Development after a control dispute, sources said.
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Japan coal power rises as Middle East conflict lifts LNG prices
Japan’s coal-fired power generation rose 17% year on year on Tuesday as gas-fired output fell 10% amid higher LNG prices.
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Trump says Iran talks focus on nuclear threat, not U.S. costs
Trump said he is not weighing Americans’ finances in talks with Iran and is focused only on blocking a nuclear weapon.
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Meta rolls out Incognito Chat for private AI chats on WhatsApp
Meta began rolling out Incognito Chat on WhatsApp on Wednesday for private AI conversations processed in a secure environment.
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Santa Clara County sues Meta over alleged scam ad profits
Santa Clara County sued Meta in state court, alleging the company profited from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram.
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Rivian rolls out AI voice assistant in software update
Rivian is rolling out an AI-powered voice assistant to Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles in a software update today.
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France jobless rate rises to 8.1% in first quarter, highest in 5 years
France's unemployment rate rose unexpectedly to 8.1% in Q1, its highest level in 5 years, official figures showed.
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Gunfire erupts inside Philippine Senate amid standoff over ICC warrant for Senator dela Rosa
Gunshots were fired inside the Philippine Senate on May 13 during a standoff involving Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC.
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IEA and OPEC cut oil outlooks as Iran war squeezes supply
The IEA and OPEC cut their oil outlooks on Wednesday as the Iran war kept supply tight and inventories fell at a record pace.
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Intertek leans toward recommending EQT's fourth takeover offer
Intertek said on May 13 it is leaning toward recommending EQT's £60-a-share cash offer after shareholder talks.
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World Cup transit fares to MetLife Stadium cut after fan backlash ahead of 2026 matches
New Jersey and New York officials cut World Cup transit fares to MetLife Stadium after criticism, lowering train tickets to $98 and bus fares by 75% starting May 12.
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Plans scrapped for 91-storey Trump hotel and apartment tower on Australia's Gold Coast
Altus Property Group has cancelled the Trump-branded 91-storey hotel and apartment project on Australia's Gold Coast, citing the brand's unpopularity amid geopolitical concerns.
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Google unveils Android 17 at The Android Show ahead of I/O
Google unveiled Android 17 and Gemini-related features at The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, ahead of Google I/O.
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Trump posts more than 50 attacks on Truth Social before China trip
Donald Trump fired off more than 50 late-night Truth Social posts attacking critics as he traveled to China for talks with Xi Jinping.
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Walmart to cut or relocate about 1,000 corporate jobs in tech reorganization
Walmart plans to cut or relocate about 1,000 corporate jobs as it reorganizes technology and AI work, the company said.
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Sea reports stronger quarterly profit and revenue, shares jump
Sea Ltd. posted higher-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue for the March quarter, sending its shares sharply higher.
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CBO says Trump’s Golden Dome could cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years
The Congressional Budget Office estimated Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield could cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years.
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Patel denies alcohol allegations in Senate hearing clash with Van Hollen
FBI Director Kash Patel denied drinking and absenteeism allegations in a Senate hearing and challenged Sen. Chris Van Hollen to take a test with him.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins Trump’s China trip ahead of summit with Xi Jinping
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined President Trump’s delegation to China as a last-minute addition ahead of the US-China summit on May 13, 2026.
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Swatch and Audemars Piguet launch Royal Pop modular pocket watch collection in Singapore and Malaysia
Swatch and Audemars Piguet launched the eight-piece Royal Pop modular pocket watch collection at boutiques in Singapore and Malaysia on May 16, 2026.
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New York Fed says 2.6 million student loan borrowers entered default in Q1 2026
New York Fed data show about 2.6 million U.S. student loan borrowers entered default in the first quarter of 2026.
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U.S., Denmark discuss 3 new military bases in southern Greenland
The U.S. and Denmark are discussing 3 new American military bases in southern Greenland, with talks advancing but no deal yet.
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Fugitive Malaysian Financier Jho Low Seeks US Pardon from Former President Trump
Jho Low, accused mastermind of 1MDB fraud, filed a pardon request to ex-US President Donald Trump in 2026.