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Wednesday, May 06, 2026 5:43 AM ET

World News

The Nation

Trump Risks a Greater Catastrophe in the Iran Conflict

The Nation - 22 minutes ago

Considering the costs so far as we wait on the precipice of another round of fighting.

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CBC News

Iran seeks ‘fair’ deal after U.S. pauses operation to open Strait of Hormuz

The Globe and Mail - 26 minutes ago

Trump cites ‘great progress’ in negotiations with Tehran, without giving further details

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Independent.ie

Canary Islands government rejects hantavirus-hit cruise ship docking there as eighth case confirmed

Independent.ie - 6 minutes ago

The regional government of Spain's Canary Islands is opposed to allowing a luxury cruise ship that has been hit by an outbreak of the deadly hantavirus to ...

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Aljazeera

Trump pauses US military escorts in Hormuz — RT World News

Russia Today - 10 hours ago

President Donald Trump has arutly put US military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz on hold after two days, citing alleged progress in talks with Iran while keeping the blockade in place

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Politics News

ABC News

Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan: Trump’s flex pays off and Democrats win special election - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe - 2 hours ago

The biggest test of President Trump’s power came in Indiana, where he backed primary challenges against seven Republican state senators who rejected his redistricting plan in December.

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Daily Express

Keir Starmer vows to round off local election campaign ‘fighting for every vote’

Evening Standard - 3 hours ago

Wednesday marks the final full day of campaigning before polls open on Thursday across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Apple Valley News Now

South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe - 5 hours ago

Urged on by President Trump, South Carolina Republicans are attempting to redraw a district long held by a Black Democratic lawmaker in their quest for a clean sweep of the state’s seven congressional seats.

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Mehr News Agency

Russian, Qatari top diplomats discuss Hormuz Strait situation

Mehr News Agency - 2 hours ago

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz in a phone call.

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Business News

Channel NewsAsia

Asia markets hit records on AI euphoria

Irish Times - 3 hours ago

Oil prices sink, yen surges again

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Independent UK

Retailer Next warns of price hikes as costs increase due to Iran war

Independent UK - 48 minutes ago

Brand increased its estimated cost of Middle East conflict to £47 million - up from predicted £15 million

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OilPrice.com

Oil Prices Fall Below $100 After Trump Pauses Hormuz Escort Plan | OilPrice.com

OilPrice.com - 1 hour ago

Oil prices fell as President Trump paused a U.S. vessel escort plan near the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough.

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Independent UK

Long-term borrowing costs in UK reach 28-year high amid rising inflation

Independent UK - 11 hours ago

The yield on 30-year UK government bonds – also known as gilts – was up 0.14 percentage points to 5.798% on Tuesday

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Technology

ABC News

Turkish tech firms display products, services at Gitex AI Kazakhstan

Daily Sabah - 22 hours ago

Turkish firms have put on display their products and services at one of the world's largest technology events, Gitex, which held its inaugural Central...

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NBC News

OpenAI co-founder says he feared Musk would 'physically attack' him

NBC News - 10 hours ago

Co-founder Greg Brockman said he had a tense confrontation with Elon Musk after there was a disagreement about potential equity shares in OpenAI.

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Fox News

New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial’s 2nd phase

One America News Network - 12 hours ago

New Mexico state prosecutors are seeking fundamental changes to Meta’s social media apps and algorithms to safeguard children.

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CNBC

Big Tech earnings show how big, smart spending can be rewarded by the market

CNBC - 2 days ago

It's obvious from this quarter that the bubble talk has been proven wrong.

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Sports Headlines

Evening Standard

Rice fires dig at Chelsea as Arsenal into Champions League final

Evening Standard - 8 minutes ago

Gunners star was released by Blues at a young age

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Aljazeera

NBA Playoffs: OKC Thunder overpower LA Lakers to take 1-0 lead

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

A game-high 27 points by LeBron James were not enough for LA Lakers to upset Oklahoma City in Western Conference semis.

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BBC News

World Cup 2026: Iran's football chief says their host 'is Fifa, not Mr Trump or America'

BBC News - 18 minutes ago

Iran's football chief Mehdi Taj says their World Cup host "is Fifa, not Mr Trump or America" and calls for respect towards the nation's delegation if the national team is to travel to the United States for this summer's tournament.

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New York Post

76ers unfazed after taking ugly Game 1 loss to Knicks: 'We’ll be ready'

New York Post - 6 hours ago

Two years ago, the Knicks outscored the 76ers by just one point (650-649) throughout their thrilling six-game first-round series.

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Entertainment News

International The News

Dwayne Johnson defends decision to wear skirt to Met Gala

International The News - 47 minutes ago

Dwayne Johnson has defended his decision to wear a skirt to the 2026 Met Gala event.The Jumanji star rocked a black mohair tailcoat and a bow tie paired with a matching pleated skirt as he made a...

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CBS News

2026 Tony Awards nominations are announced. See the full list.

CBS News - 46 minutes ago

Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.

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Los Angeles Times

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor Nicholas Brendon's cause of death confirmed

Los Angeles Times - 13 hours ago

Officials reveal the cause of death for Nicholas Brendon, the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor who died in March at age 54. He was suffering from multiple health issues.

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Daily Mail

The Rolling Stones Will Always Have Something to Prove

New York Magazine - 7 hours ago

Their new album, Foreign Tongues, was recorded due to a simple credo: “There’s still more in there. That’s what we do.”

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Odd/Weird News

UPI

Watch: Robot passenger causes flight delay in California - UPI.com

UPI - 1 day ago

A Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland, Calif., to San Diego was delayed for more than an hour due to an unusual passenger -- a robot.

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Apple Valley News Now

Bizarre speed limit baffles drivers — but officials claim it will make you slow down

New York Post - 5 days ago

It’s not a typo.

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Fox News

Underwater robotics expert reveals 'shipwreck city' hiding beneath major urban lake

Fox News - 22 hours ago

An underwater robotics expert is exploring nearly 100 targets in Seattle's Lake Union, calling the area a "shipwreck city" full of hidden maritime history.

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New York Post

Man uses his penis to pull police car down the street — to 'raise awareness' for prostate cancer

New York Post - 19 hours ago

John Stephenson, 50, hauled a 2-ton French police car 131 feet along a residential street using his manhood after being set ablaze.

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