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DoorDash's in-store restaurant tech push threatens payments firm Toast, analyst says
DoorDash plans an in-store restaurant technology expansion that could challenge payments firms like Toast, prompting a stock downgrade.
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Iran war effects worsen, wealthy US consumers keep spending
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the Iran war's impact is worsening daily and wealthier Americans continue to spend confidently.
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Five Italian Divers and One Maldivian Rescuer Die in Maldives Cave Accident
Five Italian scientists died in an underwater cave accident in the Maldives; a Maldivian rescue diver also died during recovery efforts.
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NBC to Premiere Wordle Game Show Hosted by Savannah Guthrie in 2027
NBC announced a Wordle-based primetime game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie to air in 2027, filmed in Manchester and co-produced with The New York Times and Jimmy Fallon.
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Sweden names 26-man World Cup squad without Dejan Kulusevski
Sweden coach Graham Potter announced a 26-man squad for the World Cup on May 12, excluding injured forward Dejan Kulusevski.
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Delivery Hero CEO Niklas Östberg to resign by March 2027 after investor pressure
Delivery Hero CEO Niklas Östberg will step down by March 31, 2027, after activist investors increased pressure on the company.
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Over 12,000 London offices face obsolescence under new energy rules by early 2030s
Most offices in Westminster and the City of London risk failing new energy standards from early 2030s, threatening widespread obsolescence.
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Khamzat Chimaev seeks immediate UFC middleweight rematch with Sean Strickland
Khamzat Chimaev wants an immediate rematch with Sean Strickland after losing the UFC middleweight title at UFC 328.
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Sebastián Soria, 42, in Qatar's 34-player squad for 2026 World Cup
Sebastián Soria, 42, was named in Qatar’s preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to become the oldest outfield player at the tournament.
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Rory McIlroy skips PGA Tour event to attend White House state dinner hosted by Donald Trump
Rory McIlroy skipped the PGA Tour Signature Event at Trump National Doral to attend a White House state dinner hosted by President Trump.
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Cal Raleigh ends 38-at-bat hitless streak with two singles on May 16, 2026
Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh broke a 38 at-bat hitless streak, the longest in 2026, with two singles on May 16.
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USMNT Captain Tyler Adams Sees 2026 World Cup as Unifying Event on Home Soil
USMNT captain Tyler Adams says the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, can unite people amid global tensions.
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US deports 27 cruise ship workers linked to child sexual exploitation material
U.S. Customs and Border Protection deported 27 cruise ship workers for involvement with child sexual exploitation material following a San Diego investigation.
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Elina Svitolina wins third Italian Open title defeating Coco Gauff in final
Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2 to claim her third Italian Open title on May 16, 2026.
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Threads begins beta testing Meta AI integration similar to X's Grok
Threads is beta testing a Meta AI feature that provides contextual replies via @meta.ai in select countries including Malaysia and Singapore.
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US Treasury yields rise amid climbing oil prices and faster inflation
US Treasury yields increased by 2 to 5 basis points on May 12 as oil prices rose and inflation accelerated, fueling expectations of Fed rate hikes.
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Chelsea evaluate Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola for permanent head coach role
Chelsea are considering Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola as candidates for their permanent head coach job after sacking Liam Rosenior in April 2026.
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US Senate passes resolution to suspend senators' pay during government shutdowns
The US Senate approved a resolution to withhold senators' salaries during government shutdowns, effective after the 2026 midterm elections.
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Amazon Employees Inflate Internal AI Tool Usage Amid Weekly Targets
Amazon staff are automating tasks using an internal AI tool to boost AI token consumption amid usage tracking and pressure, sources say.
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2026 FIFA World Cup to begin June 11 featuring 48 teams across US, Mexico, Canada
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will start June 11 with 48 teams competing in matches across the US, Mexico, and Canada.
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Intel Arc Pro B70 GPU shows mixed gaming results against Nvidia and AMD rivals
Intel’s Arc Pro B70 GPU delivers rasterization performance close to Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti but lags behind in ray tracing benchmarks.
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Tommy Robinson leads far-right rally in London amid heavy security and barring of foreign agitators
Tommy Robinson led the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London on May 16, drawing 60,000 supporters amid strict government security measures.
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Harvard faculty vote on proposal to cap A grades at 20% plus four students
Harvard University faculty began voting May 12 on a plan to limit A grades in undergrad courses to 20% of the class plus four more students.
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Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract starting July 2026
Chelsea named 44-year-old Xabi Alonso as their new head coach on a four-year deal beginning July 1, 2026.