United States
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Boston Mayor’s Office Promotes Trans Period Pride Event amid Backlash
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s LGBTQ+ Office promoted a June 2026 Trans Period Pride event, drawing criticism from conservative voices online.
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US college students show mixed reactions to AI integration amid growing campus partnerships
US colleges partner with AI firms while students balance concerns and career adaptations around AI technology.
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Steam Deck sells out in North America within 24 hours despite 50% price hike
Valve's Steam Deck sold out in North America less than a day after restocking at sharply higher prices in May 2026.
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Stocks rise on Iran cease-fire hopes and AI-driven market optimism
US stocks gained as hopes for an Iran ceasefire boosted travel shares and AI market optimism lifted broader indices.
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Apple to Unveil Major AI-Powered Siri Upgrade at WWDC 2026
Apple plans a major overhaul of Siri with AI features, debuting updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, 2026.
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Dell forecasts $167B revenue, Snowflake signs $6B Amazon cloud deal amid strong Q1 results
Dell, Snowflake, Best Buy, Dollar Tree, and others reported quarterly financial results and strategic deals in late May 2026.
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Global interest rates rise amid inflation and fragile bond markets, experts warn
Interest rates surged worldwide with bond market selloffs and inflation pressures driven by demographics, debt, and AI growth.
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Spencer Pratt emerges as strong contender in 2026 Los Angeles mayoral primary
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is challenging incumbent Karen Bass in the June 2 Los Angeles mayoral primary, polling close behind her.
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ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from Parkinson’s complications
Bill Rasmussen, who founded ESPN and launched the first 24-hour sports cable network, died aged 93 on August 18, 2026.
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US sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye amid campaign against ICC
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye for overstepping court's jurisdiction.
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U.S. personal savings rate falls to 2.6%, lowest since mid-2022 amid rising inflation
The U.S. personal savings rate dropped to 2.6% in April 2026, the lowest since mid-2022, as inflation rises and consumer spending grows despite declining incomes.
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Proton Mail adds Gmail support to enhance user email privacy
Proton Mail now lets users link Gmail accounts to send, receive, and manage Gmail messages within its secure interface.
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Apple revises EU App Store fees, simplifies commission structure to comply with Digital Markets Act
Apple announced a new simplified fee structure for EU apps, effective October 1, 2026, changing commissions and allowing third-party app stores.
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US Judge Rejects Immediate Block on Trump’s Mail-In Voting Order
US District Judge Carl Nichols denied an injunction to halt President Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting rules on May 28, 2026.
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YouTube launches AI-powered podcast features for Premium users on Android
YouTube introduced new AI podcast tools including recommendations, Auto speed, and on-the-go mode for Premium users on Android, with iOS soon to follow.
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Over 600 UC Faculty Urge Return of SAT/ACT for STEM Admissions Starting Fall 2027
More than 600 faculty from University of California, led by UC Berkeley mathematicians, demand reinstating SAT/ACT for STEM applicants due to math skill gaps.
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Visa invests in Replit to embed AI-powered payment features for developers
Visa made an undisclosed strategic investment in AI coding platform Replit to integrate Visa payment products into its developer platform.
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White House honors gorilla Harambe on 10th anniversary of his death
The White House posted a viral tribute on social media marking 10 years since Harambe was shot at Cincinnati Zoo.
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Morgan Stanley says AI could cut up to 20% of jobs in European banks over five years
Morgan Stanley analysts estimate AI could reduce European bank headcounts by 10%-20% while boosting productivity by 30%.
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Wix to cut 20% of workforce citing AI evolution and currency pressures
Wix announced layoffs of about 20% of its nearly 5,300 employees due to AI changes and Israeli shekel strength.
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IBM to Invest Over $10 Billion to Build Large-Scale Quantum Computer by 2029
IBM announced plans to invest more than $10 billion over five years to develop the first large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029.
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US Researchers Unable to Support DRC Ebola Outbreak Due to NIH Funding Cuts
US scientists affiliated with CREID cannot assist Ebola response in the DRC after Trump-era NIH funding ended in June 2025.
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SEC adopts 9-game conference schedule amid frustration over stalled CFP expansion
The SEC moved to a 9-game conference football schedule starting this fall, sparking coach frustration as the College Football Playoff remains at 12 teams.
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Disney plans to unify Hulu content into Disney+ and retire Hulu app by end of 2026
Disney aims to integrate Hulu content and features into Disney+ and discontinue the Hulu standalone app by late 2026.