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Rory McIlroy skips PGA Tour event to attend White House state dinner hosted by Donald Trump
Rory McIlroy skipped the PGA Tour Signature Event at Trump National Doral to attend a White House state dinner hosted by President Trump.
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Cal Raleigh ends 38-at-bat hitless streak with two singles on May 16, 2026
Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh broke a 38 at-bat hitless streak, the longest in 2026, with two singles on May 16.
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USMNT Captain Tyler Adams Sees 2026 World Cup as Unifying Event on Home Soil
USMNT captain Tyler Adams says the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, can unite people amid global tensions.
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US deports 27 cruise ship workers linked to child sexual exploitation material
U.S. Customs and Border Protection deported 27 cruise ship workers for involvement with child sexual exploitation material following a San Diego investigation.
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Threads begins beta testing Meta AI integration similar to X's Grok
Threads is beta testing a Meta AI feature that provides contextual replies via @meta.ai in select countries including Malaysia and Singapore.
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US Treasury yields rise amid climbing oil prices and faster inflation
US Treasury yields increased by 2 to 5 basis points on May 12 as oil prices rose and inflation accelerated, fueling expectations of Fed rate hikes.
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US Senate passes resolution to suspend senators' pay during government shutdowns
The US Senate approved a resolution to withhold senators' salaries during government shutdowns, effective after the 2026 midterm elections.
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Harvard faculty vote on proposal to cap A grades at 20% plus four students
Harvard University faculty began voting May 12 on a plan to limit A grades in undergrad courses to 20% of the class plus four more students.
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Elliptic Raises $120 Million Led by One Peak, Backed by Deutsche Bank and Nasdaq
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic raised $120 million in a funding round led by One Peak with Deutsche Bank and Nasdaq Ventures backing.
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Orange to Double Solar-Powered Base Stations Across Africa
Orange announced plans to double its solar-powered base stations across Africa to expand clean-energy use.
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Chicago Bears hold NFL's toughest 2026 schedule; Packers third hardest
The Chicago Bears will face the NFL's toughest 2026 schedule with a .550 opponent win percentage, while the Packers have the third hardest at .538.
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Elon Musk says he is not selling SpaceX shares as IPO filing nears
Elon Musk confirmed he is not selling any SpaceX shares ahead of the company's IPO filing expected May 20, 2026.
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US Defense Secretary Defends Trump’s $1.5 Trillion 2027 Military Budget Amid Iran War Cost Concerns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed President Trump’s $1.5 trillion 2027 military budget before Congress, amid scrutiny over rising Iran war expenses.
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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel triples Alphabet stake, adds Delta Air Lines in Q1 overhaul
Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway CEO since January 2026, significantly reshaped the equity portfolio by tripling Alphabet shares and buying Delta Air Lines in Q1 2026.
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Undersea fiber optic cables form fragile backbone of global internet connectivity
Undersea fiber optic cables serve as the global internet backbone but remain vulnerable to disruptions like the 2022 Tonga eruption.
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OpenAI names Greg Brockman official product strategy lead amid company reorganization
OpenAI confirmed Greg Brockman as head of product strategy in a reorganization merging key product lines under his leadership.
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Long Island Rail Road strike halts busiest US commuter line for first time since 1994
About 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers began a strike May 16, suspending all service and disrupting hundreds of thousands of commuters.
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New York to impose 1% tax on cash home purchases over $1 million in NYC
New York lawmakers plan a 1% tax on cash purchases of homes over $1 million in New York City, aimed at raising $160 million annually.
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US and Nigerian forces kill ISIS global second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Nigeria
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s global second-in-command, was killed by US and Nigerian forces in a joint operation on May 15, 2026.
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Iraqi man arrested and charged with nearly 20 US and European terror attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi was arrested overseas and faces six terrorism-related charges in the US.
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Gold prices fall 2%-4% mid-May amid rising US inflation and higher Treasury yields
Gold prices declined 2% to 4% mid-May 2026 on accelerating US inflation, higher Treasury yields, and a stronger dollar.
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Silver prices fall below $80 after early-week surge amid US inflation concerns
Silver prices dropped sharply Friday below $80 an ounce after surging close to $90 earlier this week due to US inflation fears and rising interest rate expectations.
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Pentagon cancels planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland amid Europe reshuffle
The Pentagon canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland following a decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, surprising allies and Congress.
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ASUS and XReal launch ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses with 240Hz display and wide platform support
ASUS and XReal opened pre-orders for ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses featuring a 240Hz Micro-OLED and multi-platform connectivity on May 17, 2026.