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Harvard faculty vote on proposal to cap A grades at 20% plus four students
Harvard University faculty began voting May 12 on a plan to limit A grades in undergrad courses to 20% of the class plus four more students.
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Elliptic Raises $120 Million Led by One Peak, Backed by Deutsche Bank and Nasdaq
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic raised $120 million in a funding round led by One Peak with Deutsche Bank and Nasdaq Ventures backing.
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Orange to Double Solar-Powered Base Stations Across Africa
Orange announced plans to double its solar-powered base stations across Africa to expand clean-energy use.
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Chicago Bears hold NFL's toughest 2026 schedule; Packers third hardest
The Chicago Bears will face the NFL's toughest 2026 schedule with a .550 opponent win percentage, while the Packers have the third hardest at .538.
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Elon Musk says he is not selling SpaceX shares as IPO filing nears
Elon Musk confirmed he is not selling any SpaceX shares ahead of the company's IPO filing expected May 20, 2026.
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US Defense Secretary Defends Trump’s $1.5 Trillion 2027 Military Budget Amid Iran War Cost Concerns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed President Trump’s $1.5 trillion 2027 military budget before Congress, amid scrutiny over rising Iran war expenses.
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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel triples Alphabet stake, adds Delta Air Lines in Q1 overhaul
Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway CEO since January 2026, significantly reshaped the equity portfolio by tripling Alphabet shares and buying Delta Air Lines in Q1 2026.
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Undersea fiber optic cables form fragile backbone of global internet connectivity
Undersea fiber optic cables serve as the global internet backbone but remain vulnerable to disruptions like the 2022 Tonga eruption.
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OpenAI names Greg Brockman official product strategy lead amid company reorganization
OpenAI confirmed Greg Brockman as head of product strategy in a reorganization merging key product lines under his leadership.
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Long Island Rail Road strike halts busiest US commuter line for first time since 1994
About 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers began a strike May 16, suspending all service and disrupting hundreds of thousands of commuters.
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New York to impose 1% tax on cash home purchases over $1 million in NYC
New York lawmakers plan a 1% tax on cash purchases of homes over $1 million in New York City, aimed at raising $160 million annually.
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US and Nigerian forces kill ISIS global second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Nigeria
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s global second-in-command, was killed by US and Nigerian forces in a joint operation on May 15, 2026.
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Iraqi man arrested and charged with nearly 20 US and European terror attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi was arrested overseas and faces six terrorism-related charges in the US.
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Gold prices fall 2%-4% mid-May amid rising US inflation and higher Treasury yields
Gold prices declined 2% to 4% mid-May 2026 on accelerating US inflation, higher Treasury yields, and a stronger dollar.
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Silver prices fall below $80 after early-week surge amid US inflation concerns
Silver prices dropped sharply Friday below $80 an ounce after surging close to $90 earlier this week due to US inflation fears and rising interest rate expectations.
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Pentagon cancels planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland amid Europe reshuffle
The Pentagon canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland following a decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, surprising allies and Congress.
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ASUS and XReal launch ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses with 240Hz display and wide platform support
ASUS and XReal opened pre-orders for ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses featuring a 240Hz Micro-OLED and multi-platform connectivity on May 17, 2026.
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FBI Interviews CIA Officials on John Brennan’s 2017 Russia Election Assessment
The FBI has questioned current and former CIA officials about John Brennan’s role and statements on the 2017 Russia election interference report.
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Jerome Powell steps down as Federal Reserve chair after two terms managing crisis response
Jerome Powell’s term as Federal Reserve chair ends May 15, 2026, succeeded by Kevin Warsh; Powell remains on the Fed board.
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Trump to settle IRS lawsuit with $1.7 billion fund for political allies
Donald Trump plans to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7 billion compensation fund for political allies allegedly targeted by the Biden administration.
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Ukraine advances AI-driven drone swarms to boost military capabilities
Ukraine is developing AI-controlled drone swarms capable of autonomous coordinated attacks to enhance defense efforts.
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Tesla reveals two crashes involving remote teleoperators in Austin Robotaxi service
Tesla disclosed two crashes of its Robotaxis in Austin where remote teleoperators controlled the vehicles at low speeds under 10 mph.
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US Delegation Disposes of All Chinese Items Before Leaving Beijing on Air Force One
Before departing Beijing on May 15, 2026, Trump’s US delegation collected and discarded all Chinese-distributed items to avoid security risks.
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Trump accepts 20-year Iran nuclear suspension, warns of military action amid conflict
US President Donald Trump said he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear program while warning of military strike if talks fail.