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Washington Nationals ban spectator after white nationalist banner at game vs Orioles
The Washington Nationals banned at least one spectator after a white nationalist banner was displayed at Nationals Park on May 17 during a game versus the Baltimore Orioles.
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Italian prosecutors investigate Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla activist treatment
Italian prosecutors opened an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over alleged abuse of Gaza flotilla activists detained in May 2026.
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Michael Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in final World Cup warm-up
Michael Olise scored a hat-trick to lead France to a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match on June 8 in Lille.
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Apple expands parental controls and child safety features at WWDC 2026
Apple unveiled new tools giving parents more control over kids’ iPhone, iPad, and Mac use, launching this fall, at WWDC 2026.
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Nvidia Tops Wall Street Journal's First 'Best Companies for the Future' Ranking; Apple 12th
The Wall Street Journal named Nvidia the best company for the future based on AI readiness and innovation, with Apple ranking 12th overall yesterday.
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OpenAI confidentially files for IPO, partners with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley
OpenAI submitted a confidential IPO filing to the US SEC on June 8, 2026, marking a key step toward going public amid growing AI market competition.
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Nasdaq and S&P 500 fall as oil prices rise and Treasury yields hit 15-month high
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower on May 18 amid rising oil prices and surging Treasury yields, while the Dow gained 160 points.
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Mexico's Sheinbaum vows to resolve teachers' strike threat before World Cup starts
President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged to address a teachers' strike threat before the World Cup kicks off on June 11.
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Greenland’s Prime Minister rejects US attempt to buy the island
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen told US envoy Jeff Landry the island is not for sale and its self-determination is non-negotiable.
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Bird deaths in Singapore hit record high, man-made structures top cause
Reported bird deaths and injuries in Singapore reached about 650 in 2025, with building collisions the leading cause.
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NTU Scientists Develop Ultra-Thin, Semi-Transparent Perovskite Solar Cells for Windows
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University created ultra-thin, semi-transparent perovskite solar cells that could be integrated into glass windows to generate power.
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Apple drops many Apple Watch and iPad models from watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27 support
Apple announced watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27 will drop support for several Apple Watch and iPad models while updating features, set for release this fall.
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Xbox Game Pass lost millions of subscribers after 2025 price hike, cuts price in 2026
Xbox raised its Game Pass Ultimate price 50% in October 2025, losing millions of subscribers, then cut the price in April 2026 to regain users.
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Commonwealth Secondary School uses 80 CDs to stop kingfisher collisions with windows
Commonwealth Secondary School hung 80 CDs on pantry windows to halt collared kingfisher collisions, dropping incidents from 10 per hour to zero since April 2026.
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Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
Ed Gallrein won Kentucky's 4th District GOP primary over incumbent Thomas Massie, backed by Trump and outspending with $32M in ads.
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New York Times Files Second Lawsuit Against Pentagon Over Press Escort Policy
The New York Times sued the Pentagon on May 18, 2026, challenging a new escort policy limiting reporters’ access as unconstitutional.
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Jewish man assaulted in antisemitic attack in Golders Green, London
A 22-year-old Jewish tourist was attacked by a group in Golders Green, north London, in an antisemitic assault on May 18, 2026.
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Subnautica 2 developers confirm no lethal combat despite player demand
Unknown Worlds stated Subnautica 2 will not include lethal combat mechanics despite requests from players.
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FBI Seeks Nationwide License Plate Reader Data Access Covering US and Territories
The FBI is seeking a $36 million contract to obtain near real-time access to nationwide license plate reader data.
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Brendan Sorsby files injunction to play 2026 season amid NCAA gambling probe
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby filed an injunction Monday seeking immediate eligibility to play despite an NCAA gambling investigation.
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WHO declares international emergency over Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHO declared a public health emergency on May 17 amid an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda with confirmed deaths and cases.
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Hansi Flick extends Barcelona coaching contract through 2028 with option for extra year
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick signed a contract extension until June 30, 2028, with an option for a further year.
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Channel 4 removes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations by two women
Channel 4 pulled all episodes of Married at First Sight UK following rape allegations by two women during filming.
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Ebola outbreak kills 88 in eastern DRC amid fears over vaccine absence
An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain has killed 88 people in Ituri province, eastern DRC, with over 300 suspected cases reported.