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Opening of JR's Pont Neuf Installation Postponed After Damage to Inflatable Structure
The June 6 opening of JR's inflatable art installation on Paris's Pont Neuf bridge was delayed due to damage to the structure.
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Uber sets monthly AI spending caps and cuts 23% of people division jobs
Uber capped AI spending at $1,500 per employee monthly and cut nearly a quarter of its people division staff to curb costs and boost efficiency.
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US Secretary Rubio urges Iran nuclear curbs, reopening of Strait of Hormuz amid conflict
Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged a deal requiring Iran to sharply limit its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before sanctions relief.
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Microsoft unveils MAI-Thinking-1, a 35 billion parameter advanced reasoning AI model
Microsoft announced MAI-Thinking-1, its first advanced reasoning AI model, at Build 2026 in May 2026.
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NYC Bar The Jeffrey Hedges NBA Finals Promotion Risk Using Kalshi Prediction Market
The Jeffrey bar in New York placed a $5,000 trade on Kalshi to cover free drink costs if Knicks win Game 1 of NBA Finals against Spurs.
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Alexander Zverev prioritizes Olympic gold over Grand Slam title after French Open semi-final win
Alexander Zverev reached the French Open semi-finals and reaffirmed Olympic gold as his most prized achievement.
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Marco Rubio Defends US Military Strategy on Iran and Addresses Economic Fallout Concerns
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended military actions against Iran, citing nuclear threat risks and denying Trump’s financial interests influenced decisions.
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European Parliament to Replace Google with Qwant as Default Search Engine
The European Parliament will switch its default search engine from Google to French privacy-focused Qwant starting June 4, 2026.
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New York police investigate groups entering and emerging from city sewers in Brooklyn and Queens
New York police are investigating videos of groups of men entering and climbing out of sewers across Brooklyn and Queens.
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Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon Predicts Mega IPO Wave from AI Firms and SpaceX in 2026
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said 2026 will see mega IPOs from AI companies like Anthropic and SpaceX amid strong investor demand.
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Karen Bass Advances to November Run-Off in Los Angeles Mayoral Race
Incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass secured a spot in November run-off after leading early primary results in Los Angeles.
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Aaron Donald Eyes NFL Return as Rams Acquire Myles Garrett
Aaron Donald is considering coming out of retirement to rejoin the Rams after their trade for Myles Garrett on August 21, 2026.
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Singapore raises income ceiling for BTO flats, boosting demand and supply outlook
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced income ceiling hikes for BTO flats and resale grants, aiming to expand eligibility and raise demand.
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Max Verstappen Crashes Out on First Lap of Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
Max Verstappen crashed out of the Dutch Grand Prix on the opening lap after hitting a concrete wall at Zandvoort on August 23, 2026.
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Flock Safety CEO urges national compromise amid backlash over surveillance cameras
Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley calls for a balance of privacy and safety as the company faces growing backlash and contract cancellations across the US.
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Iran announces discovery of 212.4 billion cubic meters of natural gas in Fars province
Iran announced it discovered more than 212.4 billion cubic meters of natural gas in a field in southern Fars province.
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Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 in Premier League opener at MKM Stadium
Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 on opening day of 2026-27 Premier League season with two set-piece goals.
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Jim Cramer discusses Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, and AI market shifts after Q2 earnings
Jim Cramer urged investors to hold Palo Alto Networks and highlighted AI-driven dynamics after Q2 earnings reports of Palo Alto and CrowdStrike.
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Iran inflation soars to 77.2% in May 2026, highest since World War II amid war and sanctions
Iran's annual inflation rate hit 77.2% in May 2026, driven by war, sanctions, and economic mismanagement, with prices for essentials rising 113.8% year-on-year.
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California AB 1921 seeks to ban developers from disabling games after server shutdowns
California lawmakers introduced AB 1921 to prevent developers from bricking games when they shut down servers, backed by the Stop Killing Games movement.
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2026 NWSL Championship Final Set for Audi Field in Washington, DC on November 21
The 2026 NWSL Championship final will be played at Audi Field in Washington, DC on November 21, broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.
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Ibrahima Konaté Nears Free Transfer to Real Madrid After Leaving Liverpool
Ibrahima Konaté is in advanced talks to join Real Madrid on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool this summer.
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Microsoft unveils Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for AI development with Nvidia Arm chips
Microsoft announced the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact PC designed for AI workloads, to launch later in 2026 in the US.
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Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman elected president of 81st UN General Assembly
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected president of the 81st UN General Assembly, starting his term on September 8, 2026.