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FCC extends software update access for Chinese drones and routers
The FCC extended software and firmware updates for Chinese-made drones and home routers sold in the U.S. until at least 2028.
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Trump floats gas tax pause as Republican lawmakers seek quick approval
President Donald Trump proposed suspending or reducing the federal gas tax, prompting Republican lawmakers to file bills and critics to warn of lost road funding.
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Trump backs suspending US federal gas tax amid rising fuel prices from Iran war
President Donald Trump supports suspending the 18.4-cent federal gas tax to ease high fuel costs caused by the Iran war.
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Benedict Cumberbatch disputes cyclist's red-light claim in London row
Benedict Cumberbatch argued with a cyclist near King's Cross in London after the rider accused him of traffic violations.
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Macron scolds noisy attendees at Nairobi summit session
French President Emmanuel Macron cut into an Africa Forward Summit session in Nairobi on May 11 to chastise noisy attendees.
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Experts Release Daily MLB Home Run Prop Bets for May 11-16, 2026
SportsLine and top analysts published daily home run prop bet picks for MLB games from May 11 through May 16, highlighting key player matchups and odds.
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U.S. Senate and House narrowly reject resolutions to limit Trump's war powers on Iran
The U.S. Senate and House narrowly rejected Democratic-led war powers resolutions aimed at curtailing President Trump's military actions against Iran.
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Supreme Court lets Alabama Republicans pursue new congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 11 let Alabama Republicans pursue a new congressional map that could cut Black-majority districts from 2 to 1.
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Trump renominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after firing
Donald Trump renominated Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after previously firing him over his opposition to eliminating the agency.
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Curaçao coach Fred Rutten resigns before World Cup
Curaçao coach Fred Rutten has resigned about a month before the World Cup, with the federation due to name a successor Tuesday.
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xAI runs 46 gas turbines at Mississippi data center amid Clean Air Act suit
xAI is running 46 gas turbines at its Mississippi data center as a Clean Air Act lawsuit over permits and emissions continues.
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US waives $15,000 visa bond for World Cup ticket holders from five countries
The US State Department suspended the $15,000 visa bond requirement for 2026 World Cup ticket holders from five qualifying countries.
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Instagram launches Instants for disappearing, unedited photos with standalone app rollout
Instagram launched Instants globally on May 13, a feature for sharing raw, disappearing photos, and began testing a standalone app in select countries.
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Copper hits record levels as mine outages, demand tighten supply
Copper prices climbed to record or near-record levels on Thursday as mine disruptions and strong demand squeezed supply.
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Melania Trump Mother's Day op-ed sparks online praise and backlash
Melania Trump drew praise and criticism online after a Mother’s Day op-ed on motherhood and work in The Washington Post.
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Trump Mobile T1 delays spur fraud claims and FTC call
Trump Mobile’s T1 phone has faced repeated shipping delays, with lawmakers urging a federal probe into marketing claims.
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Sony unveils Alpha 7R VI with 66.8MP sensor and 30fps blackout-free shooting
Sony announced the Alpha 7R VI mirrorless camera featuring a 66.8MP sensor and up to 30fps blackout-free burst shooting.
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SC Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's 2023 Murder Convictions, Orders New Trial
South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 convictions for the murders of his wife and son and ordered a new trial.
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Ant Group quarterly profit falls 79% as AI spending rises
Ant Group's quarterly profit fell 79% as it stepped up spending on AI and healthcare services.
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Anduril raises $5 billion at $61 billion valuation
Anduril raised $5 billion at a $61 billion valuation in a round led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.
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Amazon launches Alexa for Shopping, replacing Rufus chatbot with AI-powered assistant
Amazon introduced Alexa for Shopping, an AI assistant integrated into its website and app search bar, replacing the Rufus chatbot this week in the US.
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Blackstone abandons proposed US$4 billion New World deal
Blackstone has walked away from a proposed US$4 billion deal with New World Development after a control dispute, sources said.
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Japan coal power rises as Middle East conflict lifts LNG prices
Japan’s coal-fired power generation rose 17% year on year on Tuesday as gas-fired output fell 10% amid higher LNG prices.
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Trump says Iran talks focus on nuclear threat, not U.S. costs
Trump said he is not weighing Americans’ finances in talks with Iran and is focused only on blocking a nuclear weapon.