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Google launches Gmail Live, an AI voice interface to search inbox by natural speech
Google unveiled Gmail Live, an AI-powered voice interface for Gmail that lets users query their inbox using natural language.
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China's YMTC and CXMT Begin IPO Processes Amid Semiconductor Demand Surge
Yangtze Memory Technologies and ChangXin Memory Technologies launched IPO preparations amid rising chip demand and strong profits.
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OpenBSD 7.9 Released with Support for 255 CPU Cores and WiFi 6
OpenBSD 7.9 launched today, raising amd64 CPU core support to 255 and adding initial WiFi 6 support along with multiple system improvements.
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Former AOA member Kwon Min-a's legal battle after 18-year-old sexual assault ends with partial court victory
South Korean former K-pop star Kwon Min-a won partial recognition of sexual assault charges in appeals court after an 18-year-old case.
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Bungie to end Destiny 2 live-service updates with final patch on June 9, 2026
Bungie announced its last Destiny 2 live-service update, Monument of Triumph, will launch June 9 before ending active development.
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Spotify to Reserve Concert Tickets for Top Fans with New 'Reserved' Feature Launching Summer 2026
Spotify will launch 'Reserved,' a feature that lets top fans buy concert tickets early starting summer 2026 in the U.S.
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Drink-driving suspect acquitted over blood sample refusal without doctor’s explicit consent
Muhammad Rajis Abdullah was acquitted after police failed to get explicit doctor approval before taking blood sample during his drink-driving arrest.
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Gold prices rise modestly on hopes for US-Iran truce and easing rate hike concerns
Gold prices held gains near $4,540 an ounce on May 20-21 amid US-Iran truce optimism and retreating US Treasury yields.
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US Military Plans Against Cuba Gain Momentum Amid Worsening Sanctions and Tensions
US officials have drafted military action plans against Cuba as sanctions deepen a fuel crisis, though no attack decision has been made.
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Trump delays AI executive order over competitiveness concerns with China
President Donald Trump postponed signing an AI executive order on May 21, 2026, citing objections and worries about US competitiveness with China.
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Democratic National Committee releases contested 192-page 2024 election autopsy report
The Democratic National Committee released a flawed autopsy report on Kamala Harris’s 2024 loss, drawing internal criticism and calls for DNC chair Ken Martin's resignation.
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New York City offers 1,000 $50 World Cup tickets to residents via lottery
New York City will give 1,000 World Cup tickets at $50 each to residents through a lottery starting May 25.
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MACC probes RM1.1 billion semiconductor deal and multiple corruption cases
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating RM1.1 billion investment and other corruption cases across several states.
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Gerrit Cole to return to Yankees rotation after 570 days out with injury
Gerrit Cole will start for the New York Yankees on May 22, marking his return after 570 days off following Tommy John surgery.
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NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41 after severe illness
Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup champion, died Thursday at 41 after developing pneumonia and sepsis following hospitalization.
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UK sends three police officers to 2026 World Cup in US amid funding cut
The UK Football Policing Unit will send three officers to the 2026 World Cup in the US to support English fans amid limited funding.
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Senegal names 28-man squad for 2026 World Cup with Sadio Mane leading attack
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw named a 28-man squad including star forward Sadio Mane on May 21 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup [s1,s2].
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Air France Flight to Detroit Diverted to Montreal Amid Ebola Travel Restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal May 20 after a passenger from DRC boarded in error under US Ebola travel restrictions.
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Queen Elizabeth pressed for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as UK trade envoy in 2000
Documents reveal Queen Elizabeth pushed for her son Andrew to become UK trade envoy in 2000, a role he held for 10 years.
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Eurozone business activity contracts sharply in May amid Iran war and energy pressures
Eurozone business activity shrank for the second month in May 2026, driven by services, as energy costs rose amid the Iran conflict.
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AMD to invest over $10 billion in Taiwan to expand AI chip infrastructure
AMD announced it will invest more than $10 billion in Taiwan to boost AI semiconductor packaging and manufacturing capacity.
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George Russell wins Canadian Grand Prix sprint after battling teammate Kimi Antonelli
George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race after a fierce battle with teammate Kimi Antonelli, cutting Antonelli's championship lead to 18 points.
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Harry Maguire omitted from England's 26-man 2026 World Cup squad
England manager Thomas Tuchel left Harry Maguire out of the 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
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Attorney General’s Chambers opposes Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge Zahid’s NFA classification
The Attorney General’s Chambers opposed the Malaysian Bar’s attempt to judicially review Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid’s no further action classification in the Yayasan Akalbudi graft case.