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71% of Americans oppose AI data centers near homes due to environmental concerns
A Gallup survey finds 71% of Americans oppose AI data centers near their residences, citing environmental and quality-of-life worries.
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Ronda Rousey defeats Gina Carano in 17-second MMA comeback bout
Ronda Rousey returned from retirement on May 16, 2026, to submit Gina Carano in under 20 seconds at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
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California Attorney General probes FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket sales
California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched an investigation into FIFA for possible ticket category misrepresentation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Iran holds large World Cup send-off amid unresolved US visa issues
Iran hosted a World Cup departure rally with thousands of fans while visa approvals for players to the US remain pending.
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Scientists warn one-quarter of 2026 World Cup matches face dangerous heat risks
Scientists warn that 26 of 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup will exceed heat safety thresholds, with some possibly requiring postponement.
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Fugitive Jho Low Seeks US Presidential Pardon Over 1MDB Charges
Jho Low has applied to US President Donald Trump for a pardon to dismiss charges linked to the 1MDB scandal.
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US jury convicts Lu Jianwang over unregistered Chinese police station
A Manhattan jury on May 13 convicted Lu Jianwang of acting as an illegal foreign agent and obstructing justice over an unregistered Chinese police station in New York.
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Asian reserves fall as Iran war drives currency defence
Asian foreign-exchange reserves are falling as policymakers spend to support currencies and absorb higher oil costs from the Iran war.
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US Vice President Vance says progress made in Iran talks despite Trump’s nuclear stance
US Vice President JD Vance said progress is being made in negotiations with Iran but uncertainty remains on meeting Trump’s nuclear weapons red line.
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NBA says playoff foul calls are up about 11% as standard stays same
The NBA said playoff foul calls are running about 11% above the regular season, while its officiating standard has not changed.
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Cerebras Systems raises $5.55 billion in largest US semiconductor IPO of 2026
Cerebras Systems completed a $5.55 billion US IPO at $185 per share, marking the largest semiconductor offering in US history.
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US renews $100 million humanitarian aid offer to Cuba amid fuel crisis
The United States renewed a $100 million humanitarian aid offer to Cuba to address worsening blackouts and economic hardship amid ongoing political tensions.
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Saudi oil output falls to lowest level since 1990, reports say
Saudi Arabia reported April crude output fell 651,000 barrels a day to 6.316 million, the lowest since 1990, reports said.
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Isomorphic Labs raises $2.1 billion in second outside funding round
Isomorphic Labs raised $2.1 billion in its second outside funding round led by Thrive Capital.
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Qatar asks LNG ships near Ras Laffan to switch off transponders
Qatar has asked ships near its Ras Laffan LNG export hub to switch off transponders as a safety measure.
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Shiseido weighs plant-based inputs as Middle East conflict hits supply chain
Shiseido is considering plant-based substitutes and new suppliers as Middle East conflict disrupts cosmetics ingredients.
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Trump Mobile’s gold T1 phone still undelivered after repeated shipping delays
Trump Mobile’s gold T1 phone, announced in June 2025, still has not reached confirmed customers after repeated shipping delays.
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FCC extends software update access for Chinese drones and routers
The FCC extended software and firmware updates for Chinese-made drones and home routers sold in the U.S. until at least 2028.
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Trump floats gas tax pause as Republican lawmakers seek quick approval
President Donald Trump proposed suspending or reducing the federal gas tax, prompting Republican lawmakers to file bills and critics to warn of lost road funding.
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Trump backs suspending US federal gas tax amid rising fuel prices from Iran war
President Donald Trump supports suspending the 18.4-cent federal gas tax to ease high fuel costs caused by the Iran war.
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Benedict Cumberbatch disputes cyclist's red-light claim in London row
Benedict Cumberbatch argued with a cyclist near King's Cross in London after the rider accused him of traffic violations.
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Macron scolds noisy attendees at Nairobi summit session
French President Emmanuel Macron cut into an Africa Forward Summit session in Nairobi on May 11 to chastise noisy attendees.
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Experts Release Daily MLB Home Run Prop Bets for May 11-16, 2026
SportsLine and top analysts published daily home run prop bet picks for MLB games from May 11 through May 16, highlighting key player matchups and odds.
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U.S. Senate and House narrowly reject resolutions to limit Trump's war powers on Iran
The U.S. Senate and House narrowly rejected Democratic-led war powers resolutions aimed at curtailing President Trump's military actions against Iran.