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US National Debt Tops $40 Trillion for First Time Amid Rising Fiscal Challenges
The US national debt surpassed $40 trillion on August 18, 2026, reaching about $40.05 trillion amid growing concerns over fiscal imbalances and interest costs.
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Multiple artists drop out of Freedom 250 concert in Washington amid political dispute
Several performers withdrew from the Freedom 250 concert scheduled for June 25 to July 10 in DC, citing political disagreements with the event's direction.
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USPS proposes rule requiring states to provide mail-in ballot voter lists for federal elections
The U.S. Postal Service proposed rules mandating states to share voter data for mail-in ballots in federal elections to track ballot mailings and returns.
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Sepp Kuss wins stage 19 of Giro d'Italia as Jonas Vingegaard extends lead
Sepp Kuss won the 151 km mountainous stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia on May 29, while Jonas Vingegaard kept a 4-minute lead overall.
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Mistral AI holds first Paris summit showcasing European on-prem AI solutions
Mistral AI held its first summit in Paris on May 15, 2026, to promote its AI stack and on-prem data sovereignty models.
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Andrey Rublev's red hair draws fan praise as his tennis ranking climbs to 13
Andrey Rublev's distinctive red hair has won fan admiration alongside his rise to world No. 13 and a French Open third-round win.
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Mattel Brick Shop to release 3,509-piece original Xbox building set on Oct 1
Mattel Brick Shop announced a 3,509-piece buildable original Xbox kit including console, controller, and game dioramas, launching October 1, 2026.
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Jason Kelce and Liquid Death launch campaign urging people to send urine to cool AI data centers
Jason Kelce, Liquid Death, and Garage Beer launched an ad campaign asking people to mail urine to cool AI data centers amid water use concerns.
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UK judge spares three teenage boys convicted of rape from prison, sparking outrage
A UK judge sentenced three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls without prison time, triggering nationwide protests and a government appeal.
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Reid Hoffman condemns DOJ probe into his nonprofit linked to E. Jean Carroll case
Reid Hoffman criticized the DOJ's criminal investigation into his nonprofit aiding E. Jean Carroll's legal costs in lawsuits against Donald Trump.
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German government denies rumors of Chancellor Merz ouster amid low approval ratings
The German government dismissed reports that Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces an internal challenge despite his low popularity and stalled reforms.
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Integrated Media Company to acquire 84.5% stake in game publisher Playstack for £112.4 million
Integrated Media Company plans to buy an 84.5% stake in Playstack for £112.4 million ($151 million), pending shareholder approval.
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EAEU Leaders Call on Armenia to Hold Referendum on EU Membership
The presidents of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan urged Armenia to hold a referendum on joining the EU or staying in the Eurasian Economic Union.
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Rep. Frederica Wilson, 83, announces retirement from Congress after 15 years
Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) confirmed she will retire and not seek reelection after serving Florida's 24th District since 2011.
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US CFTC Allows Onshore Trading of Crypto Perpetual Futures, Approves Kalshi Platform
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission staff released an advisory enabling onshore trading of crypto perpetual futures, approving Kalshi to launch products under new guidelines.
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Eurasian Economic Union to review suspending Armenia over EU membership bid
The Eurasian Economic Union will consider suspending Armenia later in 2026 amid concerns over Armenia's EU membership ambitions.
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks $1.8 Billion Trump Ally Compensation Fund
US District Judge Leonie Brinkema blocked the Trump administration from operating a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate political allies on May 29.
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Eight students rescued after Iron Shark rollercoaster malfunction at Pleasure Pier, Texas
Eight students were stranded for up to four hours atop the Iron Shark rollercoaster at Pleasure Pier in Galveston due to a ride malfunction, then rescued safely by firefighters.
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Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming PC now $549.99 amid Steam Deck price hike
Lenovo’s Legion Go S gaming handheld is discounted to $549.99 at Woot as Steam Deck OLED prices rise.
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Two New Federal Student Loan Repayment Plans Begin July 1, Replacing Old Options
Starting July 1, the US Department of Education will replace existing student loan repayment plans with two new options: the Repayment Assistance Plan and the Tiered Standard Plan.
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A quarter of large non-Iranian oil tankers trapped in Persian Gulf have escaped since Iran war began
Since the Iran war erupted in February, 29 of 109 large non-Iranian oil tankers trapped in the Persian Gulf have crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
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Singapore and Qatar Affirm Navigational Rights at Shangri-La Dialogue Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruption
Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and Qatar Deputy PM Sheikh Saoud discussed navigational freedoms amid Strait of Hormuz tensions at Shangri-La Dialogue on May 29.
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Paramount+ Uses AI-Generated Thumbnail Showing Business Suit for Star Trek II
Paramount+ created an AI-generated thumbnail for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan showing Captain Kirk in a business suit, inconsistent with the original film.
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Flathub enforces strict ban on AI-generated or AI-assisted code for new submissions
Flathub now prohibits AI use in new app submissions and related content, with exceptions for established projects.