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SpaceX spends over $15B on Starship and secures $45B AI contract with Anthropic
SpaceX disclosed it has invested more than $15 billion in Starship development and won a $45 billion AI computing contract with Anthropic.
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SoftBank-backed SB Energy files confidential US IPO amid AI data center boom
SB Energy filed a confidential draft registration with the US SEC on May 20 to prepare for a US IPO, driven by AI data center demand.
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US envoy Jeff Landry calls to rebuild US military presence in Greenland
US special envoy Jeff Landry urged Washington to restore its presence in Greenland and open new military bases on the Arctic island.
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Anthropic to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion monthly for AI compute access through 2029
Anthropic agreed to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion per month for use of Colossus data centers near Memphis through May 2029.
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Former DOJ Prosecutor Charged for Emailing Sealed Trump Investigation Report to Personal Account
Carmen Lineberger faces felony charges for emailing a sealed DOJ report on Trump’s classified documents probe to her personal email disguised as cake recipes.
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Microsoft Xbox hires Matthew Ball as Chief Strategy Officer amid leadership changes
Microsoft Xbox hired Matthew Ball as Chief Strategy Officer in May 2026 to strengthen the console business under CEO Asha Sharma.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches Twitch livestream series 'Talk with the People'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani started a recurring Twitch livestream called 'Talk with the People' on May 21, 2026.
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Trump delays signing AI cybersecurity order over US-China competitiveness concerns
President Donald Trump postponed signing an AI and cybersecurity executive order over fears it could weaken US leadership in AI development.
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Americans adopt creative ways to cut fuel costs as gas prices soar to $4.50 per gallon
Mali Hightower from Georgia modified a toy car to save on fuel amid US gas prices rising past $4.50 a gallon.
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U.S. Government Invests $2 Billion in Nine Quantum Computing Firms for Equity Stakes
The U.S. government is investing $2 billion in nine quantum computing companies, acquiring minority equity stakes as part of the 2022 Chips and Science Act.
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Valve seeks dismissal of New York lawsuit accusing Counter-Strike 2 loot boxes of illegal gambling
Valve filed a motion to dismiss a New York lawsuit claiming Counter-Strike 2 loot boxes promote illegal gambling and addict children.
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US opens new consulate in Nuuk amid protests over Greenland policy
The US inaugurated a large new consulate in Nuuk on May 21, 2026, as hundreds of Greenlanders protested American influence efforts.
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Pakistan's army chief visits Tehran to mediate stalled US-Iran war talks
Field Marshal Asim Munir traveled to Tehran this week to push US-Iran negotiations aimed at ending the Middle East war.
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SpaceX files for up to $75B Nasdaq IPO with Musk retaining 85% voting control
SpaceX filed IPO plans on May 20-21 aiming to raise $75 billion, valuing the company up to $2 trillion with Musk keeping voting control[s1,s4].
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US Removes UN Expert Francesca Albanese from Sanctions List After Court Injunction
The US removed UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese from its sanctions list on May 20 following a federal judge's injunction blocking the sanctions.
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Minnesota enacts first US state ban on prediction markets; CFTC sues to block it
Minnesota passed a law banning prediction markets, prompting the CFTC to file a lawsuit to prevent the ban from taking effect.
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Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advance to June 16 runoff in Georgia GOP governor primary
Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advanced to a runoff in Georgia's Republican gubernatorial primary after no candidate won a majority in the May 19 vote.
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Aaron Rodgers to retire after 2026 season with Pittsburgh Steelers
Aaron Rodgers announced today he will retire after the 2026 NFL season, his first with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Sinkhole near runway 4/22 closes LaGuardia Airport runway, disrupting flights
A sinkhole discovered May 20 near runway 4/22 at LaGuardia Airport led to a runway closure and widespread flight delays and cancellations.
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Dallas Mavericks fire head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons
The Dallas Mavericks fired head coach Jason Kidd in a mutual decision after five seasons on May 20, 2026.
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Colossal Biosciences hatches chicks using artificial egg to aid bird de-extinction
Colossal Biosciences announced it successfully hatched 26 healthy chicks using a new artificial egg incubator designed to mimic natural eggshells.
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OpenAI and Google partner to embed SynthID watermarks with C2PA for AI image verification
OpenAI and Google announced new tools using SynthID and C2PA to identify AI-generated images starting May 19, 2026.
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Google and Partners to Launch Android XR Smart Glasses in Fall 2026
Google, with Samsung, Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Xreal, to release Android XR smart glasses later this year.
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Google unveils voice-based AI features for Workspace apps at I/O 2026
Google announced new voice-based conversational AI features for Docs, Keep, and Gmail at its 2026 I/O developer conference.