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Republicans move to block $1.8 billion IRS settlement fund tied to Trump lawsuit
Republican lawmakers seek to restrict or kill a $1.8 billion IRS settlement fund set up for Trump allies.
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Sierra Leone receives first group of nine West African deportees from US
Sierra Leone received nine West African migrants deported from the United States on Wednesday morning, the first under a new repatriation agreement.
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Trump and Netanyahu hold tense talks over Iran peace deal and military options
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tense call discussing a peace proposal and possible military strikes on Iran.
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UAE completes nearly half of pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz amid Iran blockade
The UAE has finished nearly 50% of a new pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz to secure oil exports amid Iran’s blockade.
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Giants' Cam Skattebo aims for 2,000-yard rushing season in 2026
Giants running back Cam Skattebo vows to rush for over 2,000 yards in 2026 after recovering from an ankle injury.
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Trump demands firing of Senate parliamentarian after $1 billion security funding blocked
President Trump called for Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to be removed after she blocked $1 billion in ballroom security funding.
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Jeff Bezos defends Amazon’s $40 million Melania Trump documentary purchase as a business move
Jeff Bezos defended Amazon’s $40 million purchase of a Melania Trump documentary as a sound business decision despite criticism and financial losses.
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Anker and Lisen offer discounted 10,000mAh MagSafe power banks for Memorial Day
Anker and Lisen are selling their 10,000mAh MagSafe power banks at discounted prices on Amazon for Memorial Day 2026.
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Big Ten backs 24-team College Football Playoff; SEC divided over 16- or 24-team format
The Big Ten supports expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams while the SEC remains split over a 16- or 24-team format ahead of key conference meetings.
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Shohei Ohtani homers and pitches five scoreless innings in Dodgers' 4-0 win over Padres
Shohei Ohtani hit a first-pitch home run and pitched five scoreless innings as the Dodgers beat the Padres 4-0.
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France defeats Senegal 3-1 in 2026 World Cup opener at New York stadium
France beat Senegal 3-1 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 16 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
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Jeff Bezos downplays AI bubble fears, highlights tech job growth and productivity gains
Jeff Bezos dismissed AI bubble worries and emphasized rising tech roles and productivity in a May 20 CNBC interview.
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Meta launches AI Mode on Facebook for natural language search and content creation
Meta rolled out a new AI Mode on Facebook that offers conversational search and advanced AI editing tools starting June 15, 2026.
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Google launches Android 17 'Continue On' feature for phone-to-tablet task handoff
Google announced the 'Continue On' feature in Android 17, letting users start tasks on phones and continue them on tablets.
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U.S. House passes bipartisan bill limiting investor purchases of single-family homes
The U.S. House approved a bipartisan housing bill restricting large investors from buying single-family homes while allowing new construction, with strong support on May 20, 2026.
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Target reports 6.7% net sales growth in Q1 2026, driven by product and experience updates
Target announced $25.443 billion in net sales for Q1 2026, up 6.7% year-over-year, led by stronger product offerings and improved customer experience.
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Rivian lays off hundreds shortly after launching R2 SUV
Rivian announced layoffs impacting less than 2% of staff mostly in customer and service teams after R2 SUV deliveries began.
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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon Reality Elite chip for next-gen AR, XR devices
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip with major performance gains for AR and XR devices at Augmented World Expo 2026.
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Cost of Trump White House ballroom rises to $600 million with majority taxpayer-funded
The Trump-initiated White House ballroom project, begun in 2025, now costs $600 million with around $307 million from taxpayers despite Trump's private funding claims.
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Robinhood to cut 10% of workforce amid corporate restructuring
Robinhood announced layoffs of about 290 employees, 10% of its staff, as it shifts to a leaner organizational structure.
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Mobileye to launch US robotaxi service with 100 vehicles in 2027
Mobileye will start a robotaxi service in a US city in 2027, initially deploying about 100 autonomous vehicles.
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Federal Reserve holds rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first meeting amid US-Iran peace optimism
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates at 3.5%-3.75% on June 17 in its first meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh, while US-Iran peace hopes eased market tensions.
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US restricts export and use of Anthropic's latest AI models over security concerns
US Commerce Department ordered Anthropic to halt global export and use of Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models over fears of misuse by hostile military agencies.
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Google rolls out Android 17 and Wear OS 7 updates with multitasking and AI features
Google began deploying Android 17 and Wear OS 7 updates to Pixel devices on June 16, 2026, adding new multitasking and AI capabilities.