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Elmo’s Neutral NBA Finals Message Draws Backlash From Knicks Fans
Elmo’s social media message wishing fun to both NBA Finals teams angered New York Knicks fans who demanded he pick a side.
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LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to leave Microsoft's board to focus on AI drug startup Manus
Reid Hoffman is stepping down from Microsoft's board after nearly a decade to lead AI biopharma company Manus.
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Norway Football Team Unveils Viking-Themed Photo Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Norway’s national football team released a Viking-themed photo in June ahead of their first World Cup in 28 years.
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GTA 6 Map Is Three Times Larger Than Red Dead Redemption 2’s and Doubles GTA 5’s Size
Rockstar Games revealed GTA 6’s map is three times larger than Red Dead Redemption 2 and twice the size of GTA 5’s map.
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Callaway ends partnership with Good Good Golf over ad showing golfer shoving woman
Callaway Golf cut ties with Good Good Golf and PGA Tour FedEx Cup event loses sponsor following backlash to violent ad.
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Trump declares emergency, bans some foreign-made equipment in US electricity grid
President Trump declared a national emergency and issued an order restricting certain foreign-made electricity grid equipment over security risks.
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USPS mail ballot rules take effect amid court battles ahead of 2026 midterms
The US Postal Service implemented new mail ballot rules in late August 2026 after a Supreme Court ruling, despite ongoing legal challenges.
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Chelsea agree £7.5m deal to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5 million fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez on a two-year contract with an option for a third year.
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YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and wife face backlash after terminating pregnancy over Down syndrome diagnosis
YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley ended a pregnancy after doctors diagnosed their unborn child with Down syndrome, sparking online abuse and criticism.
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Malaysia assures no closure of healthcare facilities, Segamat Hospital remains open
Malaysia's government confirmed no healthcare facilities, including Segamat Hospital, will shut down despite service pressures.
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Man sentenced to 24 years for 2003 Salford rape after wrongful conviction overturned
Paul Quinn was sentenced to 24 years for a 2003 Salford rape that wrongfully imprisoned Andrew Malkinson for 17 years.
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GTA 6 features relationship system between protagonists Jason and Lucia
Grand Theft Auto 6 introduces a relationship system tracking players’ bond between protagonists Jason and Lucia.
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Nigeria Football Federation president and executives resign amid corruption and poor results
Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Musa Gusau and several executives resigned after corruption probe and qualification failures.
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God of War Laufey director addresses fan concerns, confirms Kratos' role continues
Director Ariel Lawrence discussed fan skepticism over new God of War Laufey starring Faye and confirmed Kratos remains central to future stories.
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IAEA Board Passes U.S.-Backed Resolution Demanding Iran Disclose Nuclear Site Data
The IAEA Board of Governors approved a U.S.-led resolution demanding Iran provide details on uranium stocks and nuclear sites and allow prompt inspections.
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The Straits Times & Business Times Corporate Golf League 2026 concludes with record participation
The 15th edition of Singapore's biggest corporate golf event ended in May with five legs and expanded media coverage.
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adidas extends sponsorship and gains strong presence at Singapore corporate golf league
adidas has continued sponsoring The Straits Times & The Business Times Corporate Golf League, highlighting its golf products and engaging local golfers.
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EU leaders call for faster, credible enlargement process with Western Balkans
EU leaders and Western Balkan countries met in Montenegro, urging quicker, merit-based EU membership steps.
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Ecuador aims for World Cup breakthrough with strong defense and unbeaten run
Ecuador enters the World Cup with a solid defense, an 18-game unbeaten streak, and hopes to advance beyond the group stage for the first time since 2006.
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Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit placed on lung transplant waiting list
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a lung transplant waiting list after rapid deterioration of her pulmonary fibrosis condition.
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US Naval Blockade Cuts Iranian Oil Exports to Six-Year Low in May 2026
Iran’s crude oil exports fell below 300,000 barrels per day in May after a US naval blockade began in April 2026.
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Gaza fishermen patch dinghies with door frames amid material shortages and rising fiberglass costs
Gaza fishermen use salvaged wood and door frames to repair dinghies as fiberglass prices soar and imports remain restricted.
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Singapore falls 2-1 to China in Asian Cup warm-up at Jalan Besar Stadium
Singapore lost 2-1 to China in a preparatory football match at Jalan Besar Stadium on June 5, 2026.
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Japan Spends Nearly $74 Billion in April to Support Weak Yen Amid Regional Tensions
Japan spent almost $74 billion in late April 2026 to support the yen as it fell to its lowest since mid-2024 amid rising import costs and capital outflows.