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Calbee shifts to black-and-white packaging due to ink ingredient shortages from Iran war
Japanese snack maker Calbee will use black-and-white packaging for 14 products starting May 25 due to naptha shortages caused by the Iran conflict.
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Greenland and US continue talks on expanding US military presence, no deal reached
Greenland's prime minister said negotiations with the US on increasing military bases in the territory are ongoing but no agreement has been finalized.
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California bill advances to require refunds or continued play for online games
The Protect Our Games Act passed California Assembly's appropriations committee, setting refund and playability rules for online games.
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US Justice Department seeks death penalty in killing of Israeli embassy staff in DC
The US Justice Department announced it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez over the 2025 killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC.
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Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial ends in mistrial after jury deadlock
Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ended in a mistrial on May 15, 2026, after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
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Global markets tumble on May 15 amid inflation fears, Middle East conflict, and rising oil prices
Global equity markets including US, Asian, and European indices fell sharply on May 15 due to inflation concerns linked to Middle East tensions and soaring oil prices.
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Iran distrusts US on peace talks, open to negotiations only if serious
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has no trust in the US and will negotiate only if the US shows seriousness in talks.
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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square builds $2.1 billion stake in Microsoft
Bill Ackman's hedge fund Pershing Square took a $2.1 billion position in Microsoft, calling it a core holding.
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AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon form joint venture to reduce US wireless dead zones
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon agreed to create a joint venture to boost wireless coverage in rural and underserved US areas.
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German Chancellor Merz Advises Against Children Studying or Working in US Over Social Climate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 15 he would not advise his children to live, study, or work in the US due to social turmoil and job scarcity.
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US Justice Department to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
The US is preparing to indict 94-year-old Raúl Castro over the 1996 shooting down of planes operated by Cuban exiles, expected to be unsealed May 20.
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Donald Trump made $220M-$750M in stock trades across major US firms in Q1 2026
Donald Trump conducted thousands of stock and bond trades in top US companies during the first quarter of 2026, valued between $220 million and $750 million.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT personal finance tools with bank account connectivity
OpenAI debuted personal finance features for U.S. ChatGPT Pro users, enabling bank account connections and financial insights.
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Small plane crashes into Ohio home, killing two and sparking fire
A Piper PA-28 crashed into a house in Akron, Ohio, killing both on board and causing a fire on May 14.
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No foul called on Jarrett Allen in final seconds of Pistons-Cavaliers Game 5 overtime
Officials declined to call a foul on Jarrett Allen in the final seconds of Game 5, Pistons lost 117-113 in overtime to Cavaliers, series 3-2 Cleveland.
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OpenAI adds Codex coding tool to ChatGPT mobile app on iOS and Android
OpenAI integrated its Codex AI coding tool into the ChatGPT mobile app for iOS and Android, enabling remote coding from phones.
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Yellowstone spinoff 'Dutton Ranch' premieres on Paramount+ to strong reviews
Paramount+ debuted "Dutton Ranch" on May 15, continuing Yellowstone with Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser in lead roles.
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Israel sues New York Times over article alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Saar have initiated a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and Nicholas Kristof over sexual abuse allegations.
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OPEC+ to Complete Oil Quota Increases by End of September 2026 Despite Export Challenges
OPEC+ plans to finish restoring two-thirds of its 2023 oil production cut by September 2026 amid export blockages.
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Starbucks cuts 300 US corporate jobs, closes regional offices as part of restructuring
Starbucks announced on May 15 it will lay off 300 US corporate employees and close several regional offices, continuing its cost-cutting plan.
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US Treasury yields surge amid inflation and Federal Reserve leadership changes
US Treasury yields, including 10- and 30-year bonds, rose sharply amid inflation and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s debut.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each in first phase of swap
Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war each on May 15, 2026, as part of a US-brokered 1,000-for-1,000 deal.
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Six migrants, including a 14-year-old, found dead in Texas shipping container
Six migrants were found dead inside a shipping container at a Laredo rail yard on Sunday, believed to be victims of human smuggling.
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LVMH agrees to sell Marc Jacobs brand to WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group for $850M
LVMH will sell the Marc Jacobs label to WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group in a $850 million deal expected to close by end of 2026.