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The Baltimore Sun

What’s Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ and why are legal experts alarmed?

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

Democrats argue that the fund will be used to compensate January 6 rioters pardoned by Trump.

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Russia Today

Air France plane diverted after US blocks Congo passenger – media — RT Africa

Russia Today - 9 minutes ago

The US redirected an Air France flight to Canada after authorities denied entry to a passenger from DR Congo over Ebola rules

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Middle East Eye

Live: Iran's supreme leader reportedly says enriched uranium must stay in the country

Middle East Eye - 2 hours ago

Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu 'frustrated' by ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington

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Deutsche Welle

Inside the Broligarchy: Is Big Tech running politics?

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Citing US President Donald Trump's alliances with tech billionaires and the pressure on US media outlets, investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr tells DW we are accelerating towards "a techno‑fascist future.”

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Times of India

Trump Says He Will Speak To Taiwanese Leader Despite China's Warnings: 'I Speak To Everybody'

International Business Times - 1 hour ago

President Donald Trump said he will speak with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te despite China's warnings on the matter.

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CBS News

Why a deadly, massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh has some U.S. health experts concerned

CBS News - 8 minutes ago

A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."

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CNBC

European stocks volatile as Iran Supreme Leader orders uranium to stay in country

CNBC - 46 minutes ago

European stocks reversed losses on Thursday as Iran's Supreme Leader ordered its country's near-weapons-grade uranium to stay in the country.

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Channel NewsAsia

Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotilla

Channel NewsAsia - 8 minutes ago

JERUSALEM: Israel said on Thursday (May 21) it had deported all the foreign activists seized by Israeli forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, following global outcry over their treatment in custody.More than 430 activists from countries around the world had been placed in detention in Israel after they were inte

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The Week

Sen. Dick Durbin warns DOJ against ‘doling out compensation to rioters’ in new Trump fund

NBC News - 45 minutes ago

Durbin, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, asked acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to provide more details about Trump’s $1.8B “anti-weaponization” fund.

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NPR

Former Cuban president Raúl Castro charged with murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals, and more. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe - 41 minutes ago

The murder and conspiracy charges Castro is facing carry a maximum sentence of the death penalty or life in prison upon conviction.

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Chicago Tribune

Warren’s housing affordability bill passed with GOP-backing. Opposition from some House Democrats complicated its future - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe - 1 hour ago

Competing legislation has bounced back and forth on Capitol Hill for months while prices for homes and rentals keep rising.

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CBC News

Türkiye evacuates 422 Sumud flotilla activists held by Israel

Daily Sabah - 1 hour ago

A total of 422 participants from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including 85 Turkish citizens, departed Israel on special flights coordinated by Türkiye’s...

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Deutsche Welle

Will SpaceX's IPO fund life on Mars — and a trillionaire?

Deutsche Welle - 56 minutes ago

SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cosmic or another black hole for investors.

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Daily Sabah

No break for Nvidia as AI demand fuels another blockbuster quarter

Daily Sabah - 7 hours ago

Chip giant and world's most valuable company Nvidia reported on Wednesday record quarterly revenue of $81.6 billion, blowing past Wall Street...

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

U.S. stocks resume their slide after higher oil prices crank up the bond market’s pressure

CTV News - 1 hour ago

The U.S. stock market is slipping Thursday after oil prices rebounded and cranked up the pressure from the bond market.

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Euronews

EasyJet losses deepen as Iran war drives fuel costs higher

Euronews - 31 minutes ago

EasyJet reported wider first-half losses as the Iran war pushed up fuel costs and weakened demand. The airline warned of continued pressure from higher prices and softer summer bookings despite strong growth in its holidays business.

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BBC News

Google's AI is being manipulated. The search giant is quietly fighting back

BBC News - 5 hours ago

A BBC investigation revealed a simple way to get AI chatbots to spit out misinformation. Google and other AI companies are now trying to fix the problem.

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BBC News

SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

BBC News - 9 hours ago

Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX

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Wired News

Smaller suppliers invited to pitch for £2.9B UK defense tech framework

Register UK - 9 hours ago

Government Commercial Agency wants DIPS 2 to reach beyond MoD buyers and the usual big-name suppliers

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ABC News

Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?

CBS News - 8 minutes ago

Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.

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BBC News

World Cup 2026: Only three police officers to accompany 10,000 England fans in US

BBC News - 42 minutes ago

UK police are sending just three officers to the US to accompany England fans at the World Cup, after American authorities refuse to provide funding.

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Toronto Star

Jhonny Pereda hits 1st MLB home run as Mariners beat White Sox 5-4 to win 3-game series

The Columbian - 12 hours ago

Jhonny Pereda hit his first MLB homer, Randy Arozarena also went deep and scored three runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4.

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Evening Standard

Arteta makes Arsenal admission after clinching Premier League title

Evening Standard - 45 minutes ago

Gunners won first title since 2004 on Tuesday

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New York Post

bet365 bonus code: Bet $10, get $200 in bonus bets for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes

New York Post - 3 hours ago

Bet $10, get $200 in bonus bets win or lose with the bet365 bonus code for Game 1 of Canadiens vs. Hurricanes.

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UPI

Weird Al, Billy Crystal, Robert DeNiro appear on penultimate 'Colbert' - UPI.com

UPI - 26 minutes ago

Several huge stars dropped by for the second-to-last episode of CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in New York City Wednesday.

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WalesOnline

‘Unmissable’ Netflix period crime movie gets unexpected update

WalesOnline - 4 hours ago

Quentin Tarantino fans are thrilled as an upcoming Netflix film has been given an exciting update regarding its release schedule

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The Mercury News

Here Are the Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend, May 15 to 17

Miami New Times - 1 hour ago

Bill Burr, Arabian Nights Music Festival, Samantha Bee, and more events in Miami this weekend that you won't want to miss.

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Daily Mail

Beanie Feldstein on becoming a parent and what she wants readers to take from kids' book

CBS News - 20 hours ago

Actor Beanie Feldstein talks about the theme of her debut children's book, which focuses on the power of friendship. She also discusses becoming a parent soon and starring in a new film with Robert De Niro.

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Apple Valley News Now

Owner of San Diego's 'Trump House' fighting for his life after brutal attack

New York Post - 8 hours ago

A man known around Escondido for covering his home with Trump flags and MAGA memorabilia was reportedly attacked Wednesday.

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UPI

Watch: Mysterious roof poops lead California man to mountain lion encounter - UPI.com

UPI - 10 hours ago

A California man who noticed mysterious feces on the roof of his guest house ended up in a close encounter with the source -- a mountain lion.

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UPI

Look: World's largest bowl of guacamole mixed up in Mexico - UPI.com

UPI - 18 hours ago

The 13th annual Avocado Festival in Tancítaro, Mexico, saw a Guinness World Record broken in the form of a 14,991-pound serving of guacamole.

UPI

Look: Lawnmowing speed record broken in Kentucky - UPI.com

UPI - 1 day ago

An influencer known as the "Lawn Queen" broke a Guinness World Record in Kentucky by mowing a football field-sized area in under 15 minutes.