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Lionel Messi joins football billionaires after US business deals
Lionel Messi surpassed $1 billion net worth through US business ventures, joining Cristiano Ronaldo as a football billionaire.
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South Korea warns won moves excessive, signals possible market actions
South Korea’s finance ministry and central bank warned of decisive action over won volatility on May 22.
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Qatar Airways to Skip Bonuses for Nearly 60,000 Staff Amid Impact of US-Israel War on Iran
Qatar Airways will not award 2026 staff bonuses due to lost revenue from flight cancellations caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Richemont sales rise 11% in fiscal year driven by strong Cartier demand
Richemont reported 11% full-year sales growth, driven by strong Cartier jewelry demand, and proposed dividend and share buyback plans.
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Stephen Colbert airs final Late Show episode with star-studded guests on May 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert concluded The Late Show’s 33-year run with a final episode featuring numerous surprise celebrity guests.
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ClickUp cuts 22% of workforce amid AI shift, offers million-dollar pay to remaining staff
ClickUp laid off 22% of its staff in May 2026 as it adopted AI, promising top employees million-dollar salaries tied to AI impact.
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Microsoft Executive Yusuf Mehdi to Leave After Next Fiscal Year
Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer, announced he will depart the company in 2027 after 35 years.
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Starbucks ends AI inventory counting tool after nine months in North American stores
Starbucks discontinued its AI-powered inventory tool in June 2026, returning to manual counting after accuracy issues.
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Perpetua Resources Secures $2.9 Billion U.S. Loan for Idaho Gold and Antimony Mine
Perpetua Resources obtained a $2.9 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank to develop the Stibnite Gold project in Idaho.
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SpaceX files for IPO fueling speculation on Tesla merger before May 2027
SpaceX filed to go public on May 21, sparking renewed speculation of a merger with Tesla by next year under Elon Musk's leadership.
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Hayden Panettiere gave full custody of daughter to Wladimir Klitschko amid postpartum depression
In 2018, actress Hayden Panettiere granted full custody of her daughter to ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko due to postpartum depression and addiction struggles.
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Fred Smith names Raj Subramaniam FedEx CEO with freedom to reshape strategy
FedEx founder Fred Smith appointed Raj Subramaniam as CEO, giving him authority to reshape the company’s strategy.
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IMF Lowers France’s 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 0.7% Citing Rising Risks
The IMF cut France’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.7% from 0.9%, citing geopolitical shocks and election uncertainty.
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European Stock Markets Expected to Rise 5% by End of 2026 on Earnings Growth
European stock markets could gain 5% by year-end with strong earnings and concentrated EPS growth supporting gains.
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Trump administration rolls back EPA refrigerant rules to cut costs for grocery stores
The Trump administration delayed Biden-era EPA rules on refrigerants used in grocery store equipment, citing $2.4 billion in savings for businesses and families.
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US weekly jobless claims fall to 209,000 amid economic uncertainty
Initial US jobless claims dropped by 3,000 to 209,000 for week ending May 16, below economist forecasts.
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DAZN explores partnership or acquisition of DirecTV Latin America after 2026 World Cup
DAZN is discussing a commercial partnership or possible acquisition of DirecTV Latin America, with a deal unlikely before the 2026 FIFA World Cup ends.
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Eli Lilly's retatrutide leads to up to 28% weight loss in phase 3 trial
Eli Lilly reported retatrutide helped obese adults lose an average of 28.3% of body weight over 80 weeks in a phase 3 trial.
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Utopai Studios Develops AI-Driven Film Production with Carmelo Anthony Partnership
Utopai Studios, co-founded by Cecilia Shen, integrates AI in film production and partners with Carmelo Anthony for sports content.
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About 40 supertankers with 80 million barrels of oil poised to cross Strait of Hormuz
Nearly 40 supertankers loaded with 80 million barrels of crude oil from Persian Gulf producers await clearance to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
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MSCI downgrades Indonesia's market information flow to negative over transparency concerns
MSCI downgraded Indonesia’s information flow assessment to negative, citing limited shareholding transparency and trading concerns.
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Arafura Rare Earths approves $1.6 billion Nolans mine development with major funding secured
Arafura Rare Earths Ltd. approved development of the Nolans rare earth mine in Australia, securing substantial funding and government backing.
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South Korea's Kospi rallies over 150% amid AI boom while won weakens 4%
South Korea’s Kospi index surged 150% in a year driven by AI demand, but the won currency declined about 4% over the same period.
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Sergey Brin Donates $500,000 to Oppose San Francisco CEO Overpaid Tax Measure D
Google co-founder Sergey Brin donated $500,000 to oppose San Francisco's Measure D tax on firms with high CEO pay ahead of June vote.