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Rising bond yields trigger selloff in US tech and semiconductor stocks after record rally
Wall Street sold off semiconductor and tech stocks on May 15, ending a record rally as rising bond yields pressured markets.
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US faces decade-long challenge to reduce reliance on China's rare earths
The US will need a decade to address the $1.2 trillion rare earth crisis caused by China's market dominance.
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Harvard Endowment Chief N.P. Narvekar Begins Departure Discussions in 2026
N.P. Narvekar, head of Harvard’s $57 billion endowment, has started talks about leaving his role without a set departure date.
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Valve begins sending Steam Controller reservation emails to customers
Valve started sending purchase reservation emails for Steam Controllers with a May 18 deadline to complete orders.
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UN Special Rapporteur reports systematic torture and sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians
Francesca Albanese told the UN Human Rights Council that Israeli forces use torture and sexual violence against Palestinians in occupied territories.
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New Zealand beat England by 17 runs under DLS to draw ODI series 1-1
New Zealand defeated England by 17 runs via DLS in a rain-shortened final ODI in Cardiff to level the series 1-1.
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Hundreds protest in Tunis against President Kais Saied over arrests and economic woes
Hundreds of Tunisians protested in the capital Tunis on May 16, denouncing President Kais Saied's arrests and worsening economic crisis.
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Harlequins come from behind to beat Exeter Chiefs 41-24 in Premiership clash
Harlequins rallied from 10 points down at half-time to defeat Exeter Chiefs 41-24 at Allianz Stadium on May 16.
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Humpback whale calf Timmy found dead off Danish coast after rescue attempt
Timmy, a 10-metre humpback whale calf, was found dead near Denmark two weeks after being released following a costly rescue from Germany.
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Taiwanese Fire Dance Group Reaches Britain's Got Talent 2026 Final
Yang Li-Wei and her husband from Coming True Fire Group qualified for Britain's Got Talent final and urged UK-based Taiwanese to vote.
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Caitlin Clark Sets WNBA Record with 12 Games of 20+ Points and 10+ Assists
Caitlin Clark became the WNBA's all-time leader with 12 games of at least 20 points and 10 assists in just 57 appearances.
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USS Gerald R. Ford returns to Norfolk after nearly 11-month deployment
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) and its strike group returned to Naval Station Norfolk on May 16 after almost 11 months at sea.
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Ship transits through Strait of Hormuz rise with US guidance amid tension
More vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz this week as US military provided navigational advice, signaling renewed shipping activity despite attacks and risks.
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Jhonatan Narvaez wins stage 8 of 2026 Giro d'Italia for second time
Jhonatan Narvaez claimed his second stage win at the 2026 Giro d'Italia by taking stage 8 on May 16.
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Manchester City wins WSL title as Katie McCabe and Sam Kerr exit clubs
Manchester City secured the Women's Super League title while Katie McCabe and Sam Kerr played their final matches for Arsenal and Chelsea, respectively.
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Nvidia launches RTX Spark chip for Windows PCs to challenge Intel and AMD
Nvidia unveiled its RTX Spark chip for Windows laptops and desktops, launching in fall 2026 with AI-driven performance.[s1,s2]
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Jannik Sinner reaches Italian Open final after beating Daniil Medvedev in three sets
Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 to reach the Italian Open final on May 16, 2026.
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Sultan of Pahang proposes Kampung Bantal as state’s first royal village
The Sultan of Pahang expressed his wish to designate Kampung Bantal as the state’s first royal village, highlighting its special ties to the royal family.
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FBI Director Kash Patel’s Snorkeling at USS Arizona Memorial Draws Scrutiny
FBI Director Kash Patel snorkeled near the USS Arizona memorial during an official visit to Hawaii last August, sparking controversy.
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Manchester City Women beat West Ham 4-1 in final WSL game of 2025-26 season
Manchester City Women defeated West Ham United Women 4-1 in their last Women's Super League match on May 16.
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Zelenskyy urges Europe to appoint negotiator for peace talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called on Europe to have a strong role and decide its representative for peace talks with Russia.
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Two men arrested in London over Birmingham van incident linked to flag protests
Two men were arrested near London’s Euston station on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a man was run over by a van in Birmingham following flag removals.
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Former US CDC Head Says Ebola Outbreak Exposes Global Pandemic Unpreparedness
Tom Frieden warned the world is unprepared for the next pandemic amid an Ebola outbreak with 1,077 suspected cases.
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Mass wedding held for 50 couples in Gaza amid war and soaring bridal dress costs
Around 50 couples married in a Gaza City mass wedding organized by Turkish NGO IHH on May 16, amid war hardships and rising wedding dress prices.