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US suspends entry of travelers from Congo, Uganda, South Sudan over Ebola outbreak
The CDC barred travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan for 30 days to slow Ebola spread, amid a deadly outbreak in eastern Congo.
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Philippine Senate opens impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte
The Philippine Senate began impeachment proceedings against Vice-President Sara Duterte on May 18, giving her 10 days to respond to charges.
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Google unveils Gemini 3.5 AI models, Android XR updates, and new AI agents at I/O 2026
Google revealed Gemini 3.5 Flash AI, Gemini Omni models, Android XR updates, and Gemini Spark AI agent at I/O 2026 in Mountain View.
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Lululemon and founder Chip Wilson escalate proxy battle ahead of June 25 meeting
Lululemon and founder Chip Wilson intensified their proxy fight after failed settlement talks over board appointments.
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Two American Men Arrested for Trespassing at Viral Macaque’s Enclosure in Japan
Two American men were arrested in Ichikawa, Japan, after one climbed into a macaque enclosure while the other filmed the incident on May 17.
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Arsenal close to Premier League title after 1-0 win over Burnley
Arsenal moved five points clear in the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on May 18, 2026.
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California jury dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman
A federal jury unanimously ruled May 18 that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman was time-barred and dismissed the case.
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30-year US Treasury yields hit highest levels since 2007 amid inflation concerns
30-year US Treasury yields rose above 5.15%, reaching around 5.20% on May 19, the highest since 2007, driven by inflation and geopolitical risks.
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Three youths arrested after at least 10 shootings injure four in Austin, Texas
Austin police arrested three youths linked to a series of at least 10 shootings that wounded four people across the city.
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61st Academy of Country Music Awards Held at MGM Grand in Las Vegas
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards took place May 17 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, hosted by Shania Twain and aired live on Prime Video.
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US Rejects Iran’s Proposal, Demands Limits on Nuclear Sites and Frozen Assets
The US rejected Iran’s war-ending proposal, demanding strict nuclear limits and withholding most frozen assets, while Iran issued military warnings.
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New York Knicks sweep Cleveland Cavaliers to reach NBA Finals for first time since 1999
The New York Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
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Shein to acquire US apparel brand Everlane for $100 million
Chinese e-commerce giant Shein is acquiring US apparel retailer Everlane for $100 million, approved by Everlane’s board on May 16, 2026.
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Trump drops $10 billion IRS lawsuit as Justice Department forms $1.7 billion fund for allies
Former President Donald Trump dismissed his $10 billion IRS lawsuit as the Justice Department announced a $1.7 billion fund for his allies claiming wrongful investigations.
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Trump regrets not securing larger US government stake in Intel amid chip surge
Donald Trump said he should have asked for a bigger US government stake in Intel during 2025 negotiations that led to a $10B investment and 10% ownership.
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At least six Americans exposed to Ebola in DR Congo outbreak; one infected and evacuated
At least six Americans have been exposed to Ebola during the DR Congo outbreak; one developed symptoms and is being evacuated to Germany for treatment.
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Apple to launch Siri standalone app with auto-deleting chats in iOS 27
Apple will release a revamped Siri as a standalone app with optional chat history auto-deletion in iOS 27 this fall.
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NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion Energy in $67 billion all-stock deal
NextEra Energy announced plans to buy Dominion Energy in a $67 billion merger creating the largest U.S. regulated electric utility by market value.
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US Envoy Jeff Landry Visits Greenland as US Seeks Expanded Military Presence
US special envoy Jeff Landry visited Nuuk on May 17 to discuss expanding US-Greenland ties amid military and sovereignty tensions.
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Two US Navy EA-18G Jets Collide Midair at Idaho Air Show, Four Crew Eject Safely
Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided midair at Mountain Home AFB during an air show; all four crew members ejected safely.
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US and Iran Near Deal to End Conflict and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran have nearly reached an agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but key issues remain unresolved.
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U.S. Intel Says Cuba Has Over 300 Military Drones and Plans Possible Attacks
U.S. intelligence reported Cuba acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed attacks on U.S. targets including Guantanamo Bay.
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Trump warns Iran time is running out amid stalled talks and drone attacks in Gulf
US President Donald Trump warned Iran to act quickly as peace talks stall and plans a White House meeting on military options.
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Siemens announces €6 billion share buyback amid rising orders and profit misses
Siemens will repurchase up to €6 billion of shares over five years despite profit decline and geopolitical challenges.