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Kurt Kitayama ties major record with 63 in final round of 2026 PGA Championship
Kurt Kitayama shot a record-tying 63 in the final round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
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Alex Smalley leads final round at 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club
Alex Smalley holds a two-stroke lead entering the final round of the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
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Consumers sue Amazon for failing to refund unlawful tariff costs from Trump-era duties
A class action lawsuit was filed May 15, 2026, against Amazon in Seattle seeking refunds for unlawful tariffs passed to consumers.
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Trump warns Iran to act fast on peace deal as negotiations stall amid Middle East tensions
President Donald Trump warned Iran on May 17 to move quickly on a peace deal or face destruction amid stalled talks and regional conflict.
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US-Cuba tensions rise as Cuba reportedly acquires 300+ military drones, US imposes sanctions
The US deployed surveillance flights near Cuba since May 11 amid Cuban drone acquisitions and new US sanctions on Cuban officials.
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South Korean President Lee and Trump Discuss US-China Summit and Korean Peninsula in Phone Call
South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump held a 30-minute call on May 17 to review US-China summit outcomes and regional security issues.
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White House Hosts Mass Prayer Event on National Mall to Mark America's 250th Anniversary
The White House held a nine-hour mass prayer event on May 17 on the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and reaffirm its Christian heritage.
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Swatch-Audemars Piguet Royal Pop watch launch triggers chaos and store closures worldwide
Swatch's Royal Pop watch launch on May 16 sparked large crowds, fights, police interventions, and store closures in major cities globally.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP as Thunder lead Spurs in finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA MVP for the second consecutive season while leading the Thunder in a tight Western Conference finals series against the Spurs.
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arXiv to Ban Authors for One Year Over Unchecked AI-Generated Paper Content
arXiv will suspend researchers for one year if they submit AI-generated content without proper verification, starting in May 2026.
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US and Iran Exchange Peace Proposals Amid Fragile Ceasefire and Stalled Talks
The US and Iran have exchanged multiple peace proposals to end their ongoing conflict, with a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8.
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Senate Parliamentarian Blocks $1 Billion Security Funding for Trump’s White House Ballroom
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled May 16-17 that $1 billion in federal funding for Secret Service upgrades tied to Trump’s White House ballroom cannot be included under budget reconciliation rules.
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Microsoft tests movable taskbar and resizable Start menu in Windows 11 update
Microsoft began rolling out a Windows 11 update allowing taskbar repositioning and customizable Start menu sizes to Insiders in the Experimental channel.
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Conor McGregor to return at UFC 329 against Max Holloway on July 11, 2026
Conor McGregor will fight Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event on July 11 at Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena.
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Trump-backed challengers defeat Republican incumbents Bill Cassidy and Thomas Massie in primaries
Trump-backed Julia Letlow and Ed Gallrein ousted incumbents Bill Cassidy and Thomas Massie in May GOP primaries.
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Venezuela deports Maduro ally Alex Saab to the United States on money laundering charges
Alex Saab, close ally of former Venezuelan president Maduro, was deported to the US on May 16, 2026, facing money laundering charges.
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Sony launches Xperia 1 VIII with redesigned camera and larger telephoto sensor
Sony unveiled the Xperia 1 VIII smartphone with a new camera design and larger telephoto sensor, opening pre-orders in Europe today.
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David Venturella named acting ICE director amid private prison ties
David Venturella, former GEO Group executive, appointed acting ICE director to replace Todd Lyons at end of May 2026.
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Philadelphia 76ers part ways with President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey
The Philadelphia 76ers dismissed Daryl Morey as president of basketball operations after six seasons, effective Tuesday.
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Iranian-born US citizen pleads guilty to alien smuggling and child abuse charges in New York
Sharon Gohari pleaded guilty to federal charges of alien smuggling and possessing child sexual abuse material in Brooklyn court.
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Magic Johnson promotes Los Angeles as must-see World Cup 2026 destination
Magic Johnson urged global fans to visit Los Angeles for eight World Cup matches and the U.S. opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium.
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Unitree launches GD01, a $650,000 giant transformable manned mecha robot
Chinese robotics firm Unitree unveiled the GD01, the world’s first production-ready manned mecha robot priced at $650,000.
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ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12 Back 24-Team College Football Playoff Expansion, SEC Backs 16 Teams
ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12 officials support expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams; SEC prefers a 16-team field.
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South Carolina Senate Rejects Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan 29-17
South Carolina state senators voted 29-17 against a redistricting plan backed by Trump that targeted Democrat James Clyburn’s district.