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Waymo launches Chinese-made Ojai robotaxis in US cities with free rides
Waymo began offering free rides in its new Ojai robotaxi in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco on May 28, 2026.
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Fed’s Musalem warns against relying on AI productivity gains to cut inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said US policymakers cannot depend on future AI-driven productivity growth to lower current inflation.
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Lionel Messi named captain of Argentina for record sixth World Cup in 2026
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina’s 26-man squad at the 2026 World Cup, appearing in a record sixth tournament.
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Iran Football Team Awaits US Visas After Moving World Cup Training Camp to Mexico
Iran's football federation expects FIFA to secure multiple-entry US visas for the team amid visa issues and training camp relocation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Take-Two CEO Says Former Rockstar Staff Have Failed to Replicate GTA's Success
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said ex-Rockstar developers have tried but failed to match Grand Theft Auto's massive success.
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JD.com founder vows to protect 900,000 workers from job losses due to AI automation
JD.com founder Liu Qiangdong pledges to safeguard jobs for the firm’s 900,000 staff amid growing AI use.
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US Treasury prepares $250 bill with Donald Trump’s portrait pending law change
The US Treasury is designing a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump as it awaits Congressional approval to change currency laws.
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DR Congo World Cup Team Cleared Under US Ebola Health Protocols
DR Congo's football federation and FIFA confirmed the national team meets US Ebola health rules for the 2026 World Cup.
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Donald Trump refiles $10 billion defamation suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein report
Donald Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal in Miami federal court over its reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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81% of Malaysian Employers Rate Disabled Workers’ Performance Equal to Others
A 2025 survey found 81% of Malaysian employers see persons with disabilities performing on par with others.
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Singapore’s CCS conditionally approves SP Mobility’s acquisition of ChargEco
Singapore’s Competition and Consumer Commission conditionally approved SP Mobility’s acquisition of rival ChargEco on May 28, 2026.
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Malaysia's Anti-Drug Agency to Deploy Fentanyl and Synthetic Drug Test Kits Nationwide in June
Malaysia's National Anti-Drug Agency will roll out fentanyl and synthetic drug test kits for nationwide enforcement starting June 2026.
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Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chairman amid rising inflation pressures
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chairman at the White House on May 21, facing high inflation and market uncertainty.
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Penang officially gazettes 50 heritage items under 2011 State Heritage Enactment
Penang gazetted 50 heritage items including 15 sites, 7 intangible elements, and 28 food items for the first time in over 15 years.
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Ferrari unveils Luce, first fully electric car, as shares drop amid criticism
Ferrari revealed its Luce electric sedan May 25 in Rome, facing mixed reviews and a 7-8% share decline the next day.
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Jannik Sinner loses French Open second round after physical struggles in five-set defeat
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 in the French Open second round on May 28, 2026.
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Sandoz files EU anti-dumping complaint against Chinese amoxicillin imports
Swiss drugmaker Sandoz filed an anti-dumping complaint with the EU targeting Chinese imports of the antibiotic amoxicillin on May 27.
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NBA to Introduce AI System for Automated Objective Referee Calls Starting 2026-27 Season
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced the league will deploy AI to automate objective referee calls like out-of-bounds and possession rulings.
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Singapore workers’ real wages rose 4% in 2025 as inflation eased
Singapore workers saw a 4% rise in real wages in 2025, supported by lower inflation and improved firm profitability, the Ministry of Manpower said.
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US CFTC Seeks to Vacate $5 Million Penalty Against Winklevoss' Gemini Crypto Exchange
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission asked a judge to vacate a $5 million fine and injunction against Gemini Trust Company, founded by the Winklevoss twins.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins advisory board of Beijing’s Tsinghua University
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has joined the advisory board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management in Beijing.
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44 countries attend 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore with Vietnam President's keynote
Delegations from 44 countries met at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where Vietnam’s President To Lam delivered the keynote speech May 29.
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MLB owners propose $245 million salary cap as players union pushes back
Major League Baseball owners proposed a $245 million salary cap and $171 million floor, facing opposition from the Players Association ahead of 2026 talks.
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Anthropic raises $65 billion, becomes world's most valuable AI startup at $965 billion valuation
Anthropic raised $65 billion in funding, reaching a $965 billion valuation and surpassing OpenAI's $852 billion mark from March 2026.