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Bungie announces Marathon Season 2 Nightfall launch with major progress reset
Bungie will launch Marathon Season 2 on June 2, 2026, featuring a progress wipe, new PvE modes, and added nighttime content.
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Amazon Game Studios cancels Project Trident after layoffs and AI-driven pivots
Amazon Game Studios canceled Project Trident following multiple shifts to add AI features and layoffs in late 2025.
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Amazon cancels The Lord of the Rings MMO after layoffs but develops new Middle-earth game
Amazon canceled its Lord of the Rings MMO following layoffs but continues work on a new Middle-earth game experience.
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Sam Kerr to leave Chelsea after scoring record-tying goal in final match
Sam Kerr will depart Chelsea in summer 2026, finishing as joint all-time top scorer after her final game on May 16.
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Iran Accuses UAE of Direct Role in US-Israeli Attacks at BRICS Meeting
Iran’s Foreign Minister blamed the UAE for direct involvement in military aggression during a BRICS meeting in New Delhi on May 14, 2026.
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Arc Raiders shifts to bi-annual major updates starting with Frozen Trail in October 2026
Embark will release major Arc Raiders updates twice yearly, starting with the October 2026 Frozen Trail update.
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WFP halves Syria food aid and ends bread subsidy amid funding shortfall
The World Food Programme cut emergency food aid in Syria by half and stopped its bread subsidy in May 2026 due to funding shortages.
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Australian Federal Court rules Coles misled shoppers with fake discounts in 'Down Down' campaign
The Federal Court ruled Coles misled customers by advertising false discounts on 245 products between 2022 and 2023.
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Subnautica 2 sells 2 million copies in 12 hours after early access launch
Subnautica 2 sold 2 million copies within 12 hours of its May 14 early access launch on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
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Subnautica 2 early access sells 2 million copies within 12 hours
Unknown Worlds launched Subnautica 2 in early access May 16, selling over 2 million copies in 12 hours.
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NBA plans '3-2-1' draft lottery reform to curb tanking with relegation system
NBA will present a '3-2-1' draft lottery reform in May to reduce incentives for tanking by lowering lottery odds for the three worst teams until 2029.
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Israeli coalition proposes dissolving parliament to hold early election in 2026
Israel's ruling coalition led by Netanyahu submitted a bill to dissolve parliament and hold early elections, with a Knesset vote set for May 20, 2026.
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Jane Schoenbrun’s 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' premieres at Cannes
Jane Schoenbrun’s horror film 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' premiered at Cannes on May 14, 2026, blending slasher tropes with themes of identity and fandom.
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Chinese-American Lu Jianwang convicted of acting as unauthorized Chinese agent in NYC case
Lu Jianwang was found guilty in federal court for operating an unregistered Chinese police station and obstruction of justice in Manhattan.
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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II launches May 21 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II will release globally on May 21, 2026, coinciding with the Warhammer Skulls 2026 showcase event.
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Netflix recalls Devil May Cry T-shirt after misspelling Vergil's name as 'Virgil'
Netflix removed an official Devil May Cry T-shirt after misspelling the character Vergil's name as 'Virgil' on its merchandise.
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Shohei Ohtani shines on mound as Dodgers and Giants split two MLB games
Shohei Ohtani pitched seven shutout innings on May 13 to lead Dodgers over Giants 4-0 after Giants won 6-2 the day before.
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Stardew Valley creator confirms no cheating or divorce features planned
Eric Barone clarified he is not adding cheating or divorce mechanics to Stardew Valley despite earlier theoretical discussion.
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Celtic clinches 14th Scottish Premiership title in 15 seasons with final-day win over Hearts
Celtic won the Scottish Premiership title on May 16, 2026, beating Hearts 3-1 at Celtic Park to secure the championship.
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Cuba runs out of diesel and fuel oil amid US blockade, sparking blackouts and protests
Cuba has exhausted diesel and fuel oil supplies by May 14-15, leaving much of the country in blackout and triggering protests in Havana.
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The Legend of Zelda movie release date moved up to April 30, 2027
Nintendo and Sony Pictures advanced The Legend of Zelda live-action movie release to April 30, 2027 from May 7.
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Severe storm kills at least 89 in Uttar Pradesh, causes widespread damage
A violent storm on May 13 killed at least 89 people and injured over 50 in Uttar Pradesh, India, damaging homes and infrastructure.
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Honda reports first-ever annual loss with $10 billion EV write-down, forecasts profit rebound
Honda reported a $2.7 billion net loss for fiscal 2025 due to large EV business write-downs and forecasts a profit return by fiscal 2027.
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Embark Studios shifts Arc Raiders to two major updates per year
Embark Studios will replace monthly major updates for Arc Raiders with two larger updates annually, starting with 'Frozen Trail' in October.