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Somali referee Omar Artan denied US entry but to receive full FIFA World Cup pay
Somali referee Omar Artan was refused entry to the US for the 2026 World Cup after 11 hours of questioning but will get full tournament payment from FIFA.
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Australia defender Hayden Matthews withdraws from World Cup camp with injury
Australia defender Hayden Matthews left pre-World Cup camp on May 20 due to an ankle injury, likely ending his World Cup chances.
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Trump administration to issue executive order on AI cybersecurity and model oversight
The Trump administration plans an executive order targeting AI safety and cybersecurity by the week of May 20, 2026.
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Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo faces backlash over antisemitic remarks and PAC support
Texas Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo faces criticism for antisemitic remarks and ties to a super PAC amid May 26 runoff.
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Hovercraft capsizes on Lake Baikal, killing five Russian tourists
A hovercraft carrying 18 people capsized near Turtle Rock on Lake Baikal on June 19, killing five and rescuing 13.
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Jesse Rodriguez wins WBA bantamweight title by sixth-round TKO over Antonio Vargas
Jesse Rodriguez defeated Antonio Vargas by sixth-round technical knockout to claim the WBA bantamweight title in Glendale, Arizona.
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US offers $100 million humanitarian aid to Cuba amid energy crisis
The US offered Cuba $100 million in humanitarian aid through NGOs, seeking reforms amid Cuba’s economic crisis.
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Drone attacks hit industrial sites in Russia's Stavropol and Nizhny Novgorod regions
Drone strikes targeted industrial areas in Russia's Stavropol region on May 20 and Nizhny Novgorod region on May 17, 2023.
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OpenAI launches Guaranteed Capacity service to secure long-term AI compute access
OpenAI introduced Guaranteed Capacity, letting customers secure AI compute power with multi-year commitments and discounts.
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole set to return Friday vs. Rays after Tommy John surgery
Gerrit Cole will make his first MLB start since 2024 on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays after missing 2025 with surgery.
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25 states sue Trump administration over federal student loan caps, citing nursing shortage
A coalition of 25 states and DC sued the Trump administration over new federal student loan borrowing limits, arguing they worsen healthcare shortages.
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US delays deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland but does not withdraw from Europe
US Vice President JD Vance announced a delay in sending 4,000 troops to Poland while affirming no overall troop withdrawal from Europe.
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Trump’s rural approval rating falls to 50% amid rising fuel and food costs
Donald Trump’s approval among rural Americans dropped to 50% in June 2026, down from 60% shortly after taking office in February 2025.
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Joey Chestnut pleads guilty to battery, to compete in 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on probation
Joey Chestnut pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery for a March bar incident and will compete at Nathan's while on probation.
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TikTok influencer Gabriela Gonzalez and father charged in murder-for-hire plot against Jack Avery
Gabriela Gonzalez and her father Francisco were arrested for conspiring to hire a hitman to kill ex-boyfriend Jack Avery amid a custody dispute.
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NAACP Calls for Boycott of Southern College Athletics Over Voting Rights
The NAACP launched a boycott urging Black athletes and fans to avoid eight Southern public university sports programs over voting rights concerns.
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Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard urges Big Ten and SEC to fully break from NCAA
Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard called on Big Ten and SEC to leave NCAA completely across all sports, criticizing their refusal to follow College Sports Commission rules.
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Fund Managers Raise Alarm Over AI Data Center Borrowing as Top Credit Risk
A Bank of America survey finds 34% of global fund managers now see AI hyperscaler spending as leading systemic credit threat.
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Parallel Launches Index Marketplace to Pay Publishers for AI Content Use
Parallel launched Index, a new marketplace that pays publishers based on how their content aids AI agent tasks.
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Google unveils Wear OS 7 with Gemini Intelligence integration at Google I/O 2026
Google announced Wear OS 7 featuring Gemini Intelligence and new widgets at Google I/O 2026, with a test version now available.
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Minnesota bans prediction markets, CFTC files suit to block enforcement
Minnesota passed a law banning prediction markets, and the CFTC sued to stop its enforcement.
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US Vice President Vance says military action on Iran remains possible if talks fail
Vice President JD Vance said the US is pursuing diplomacy with Iran but ready to resume military action if negotiations collapse.
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US sanctions four activists over Gaza flotilla amid Israeli blockade
The US sanctioned four activists tied to Gaza-bound aid flotillas aiming to break Israel’s blockade, accusing them of backing Hamas-linked networks.
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Google DeepMind’s Project Genie adds Street View data for interactive real-world simulations
Google DeepMind integrated Google Street View into Project Genie to create interactive 3D environments, launching at Google I/O in May 2026.