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Friday, May 16, 2025 2:56 PM ET

World News

Russia and Ukraine hold first direct talks in 3 years, agree on prisoner swap, but no truce

First Post - 4 minutes ago

In their first direct talks in over three years, Russia and Ukraine on Friday agreed on a large-scale prisoner exchange, said would continue talking on a potential ceasefire and discussed a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin

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Times of India

Rep. Smucker looks to give Trump’s ‘one big, beautiful bill’ another chance after voting no Friday

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

After voting in favor of President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” Friday morning, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker changed his vote to oppose the legislation.

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Deccan Chronicle

At least 82 killed in Gaza after Israeli strikes

Sky News - 1 hour ago

Donald Trump speaks about the prospect of resolving the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as he wraps up his trip to the Middle East.

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NPR

Trump was in his element among the Gulf’s autocratic monarchs. What did he achieve?

Independent UK - 37 minutes ago

The four-day trip let Trump play dealmaker to the tune of trillions of dollars — but his eagerness to please the oil-rich Gulf states could help Beijing gain access to American AI tech, writes Andrew Feinberg

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Politics News

Huffington Post

Trump administration officials say Secret Service is investigating Comey's '86 47' social media post

AP News - 4 minutes ago

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says federal law enforcement is investigating a social media post made by former FBI Director James Comey that she and other Republicans claim is a call for violence against President Donald Trump.

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Fox News

Zelenskyy speaks with Trump, allies after Russia peace talks broker no ceasefire

Fox News - 53 minutes ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and world leaders discuss Russia's rejection of a ceasefire. President Donald Trump emphasizes the need for a direct meeting with Putin to resolve the conflict.

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Apple Valley News Now

Justices skeptical of Trump plan to limit birthright citizenship but also injunctions that block it

Los Angeles Times - 18 hours ago

Can one federal judge block Trump's plan to deny citizenship to babies whose parents are not U.S. citizens?

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Los Angeles Times

You’ll soon need to show ID to watch online porn in Arizona

Phoenix New Times - 19 minutes ago

A new law requires porn sites to verify you’re at least 18. That may mean submitting a driver's license to get your rocks off.

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Business News

Epoch Times

Donald Trump says US will set tariff rates for scores of countries in two to three weeks

Irish Times - 2 hours ago

President says Washington lacks capacity to strike deals with every nation

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

Trade war personal finance update: A ‘how much should you worry’ guide to stocks, mortgage rates, the dollar and more

The Globe and Mail - 2 hours ago

The job market and the economy are top concerns

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Epoch Times

Charter and Cox Communications Announce $34.5 Billion Merger Deal

Epoch Times - 15 minutes ago

The combined company is expected to surpass Comcast as the nation’s largest cable provider and will operate in 46 states.

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Orlando Sentinel

M&S expected to shed light on cost of cyber attack hit

Evening Standard - 4 hours ago

The company will unveil its financial performance for the past year in an update to the stock market on May 21.

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Technology

Trump demands Apple to manufacture in US instead of India

International The News - 23 hours ago

DOHA: US President Donald Trump asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to manufacture its products in the United States instead of India, while the tech giant responded it would be shifting production after US...

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Windsurf Releases AI Models Claimed to Do More Than ‘Just Writing Code’

NDTV - 5 hours ago

Windsurf’s SWE-1 comprises a frontier model, a lightweight model, and a low-latency model.

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CNBC

Fortnite says it's offline on Apple's iOS around the world

AP News - 56 minutes ago

Fortnite says it’s unavailable on Apple’s iOS globally because the tech giant blocked a bid to rerelease the popular video game for iPhone users in the U.S. and Europe.

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Breitbart

Elon Musk's xAI Admits 'Unauthorized Modification' Led to Grok's South Africa 'Genocide' Obsession

Breitbart - 2 hours ago

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acknowledged that an "unauthorized modification" to its Grok chatbot resulted in the AI generating unprompted responses about "white genocide" in South Africa.

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Sports Headlines

CBC News

Winnipeg Jets avoid elimination with 4-0 win over Dallas Stars | CBC News

CBC News - 17 minutes ago

Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice, Mark Scheifele had a goal and an assist and Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves to help the Jets avoid elimination with a 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of their second-round series Thursday.

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CBS News

2025 PGA Championship leaderboard: Live coverage, scoreboard updates, golf scores today in Round 2 - CBSSports.com

CBS News - 3 minutes ago

Live scores, updates and highlights from the second round of the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow on Friday

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Daily Mail

Arteta insists Premier League's 'Big Six' era is over in new warning

Evening Standard - 1 hour ago

Gunners boss expects next season to be even more difficult as he seeks to finally end trophy drought

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Daily Mail

Oliver Glasner suggests FA Cup win may mean more to Palace than Man City

Evening Standard - 2 hours ago

Eagles are looking to clinch their maiden major silverware, while Pep Guardiola’s side have won the competition seven times

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Entertainment News

CBS News

Days After Brutally Assaulting Cassie at L.A. Hotel, Here's the Shocking Thing Diddy Texted Her

People - 8 minutes ago

Days After Brutally Assaulting Cassie at L.A. Hotel, Here's the Shocking Thing Diddy Texted Her

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Daily Mail

Eddington review: This 'deranged' starry thriller about the US's pandemic divisions will 'leave you breathless'

BBC News - 43 minutes ago

Director Ari Aster is once again set to shock with this surreal, gory western featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, which is premiering at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Chris Brown Denied Bail in U.K. After Arrest for Alleged 2023 Nightclub Attack

Hollywood Reporter - 42 minutes ago

Chris Brown has been denied bail in the U.K. after being arrested for an alleged 2023 nightclub attack.

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Irish Sun

Travis Kelce Makes Cheeky Remark About Girlfriend Taylor Swift During Auction

E Online - 2 hours ago

Travis Kelce proved he’s his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s biggest fan as he had a playful response to a personal item she donated to his best friend and teammate Patrick Mahomes’ charity.

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Odd/Weird News

New York Post

An Alaska Mother's Day tradition: Mingling with ice age survivors on a farm

AP News - 5 days ago

It is one of Alaska’s favorite Mother’s Day traditions, getting up close and personal with animals that have survived the ice age.

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Fox News

California meth bust leads to rescue of young spider monkey

Fox News - 1 day ago

Violeta, an 18-month-old spider monkey, was rescued after law enforcement executed a search warrant on a Northern California home allegedly tied to a drug case.

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UPI

Maryland Lottery player wins his second big prize from Racetrax game - UPI.com

UPI - 1 hour ago

A Maryland man who frequently plays Racetrax scored a $46,734.50 prize -- his second major win in the Maryland Lottery's virtual horse racing game.

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Huffington Post

Trump Officials Say Secret Service Is Investigating Comey's '86 47' Social Media Post

Huffington Post - 13 hours ago

The post has since been deleted.

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