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Mon, May 18

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Published 4 days ago • The New York Times - Technology • via nytimes.com

Elon Musk's Trial Against OpenAI Concludes

A jury in Oakland has reached a decision in Elon Musk's trial against OpenAI, a case that has significant implications for the future of artificial intelligence and the organization itself.

Published 4 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Dismissed

A federal jury has ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, stating that the case was filed too late.

Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI

A jury has ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, highlighting tensions over the company's shift from nonprofit to a for-profit model.

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Published 4 days ago • Washington Post - National • via washingtonpost.com

Judge Rules on Evidence in Mangione's State Trial

A judge has ruled that certain items from Luigi Mangione's backpack will not be admissible in his upcoming state murder trial.

Published 4 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

Supreme Court sends Native American voting rights decision back to lower court

The Supreme Court has acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after the high court weakened the Civil Rights-era law The timing brought the court into the middle of a fight to redraw voting maps across the South, even as some primaries were underway.

Published 4 days ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com

Trump drops $10bn lawsuit against IRS in exchange for a settlement fund

The $1.7bn settlement fund will be created by the Trump administration for individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations. Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on 15 May 2026 as he returns to the United States.

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Published 4 days ago • Bloomberg Technology • via bloomberg.com

Pope to Release AI Encyclical with Anthropic Co-Founder

Pope Leo XIV is set to launch his first encyclical on artificial intelligence, featuring Christopher Olah, co-founder of Anthropic, as a notable guest.

Published 4 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Bodies of Missing Italian Divers Found in Maldives

The discovery comes after days of searching by an international team of rescue divers. Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives24 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira SantosandAnbarasan Ethirajan,Global Affairs CorrespondentInstagram/University of Genoa/Albatros Top BoatAmong the five who died were Giorgia Sommacal (L), her mother Monica Montefalcone (C) and diving instructor Gianluca BenedettiThe bodies of four Italian divers who went missing during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been located, officials have confirmed to t...

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Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

Redistricting Debate in South Carolina

The South Carolina legislature is set to debate new House district maps, driven by Republican efforts to consolidate power in the state.

Published 4 days ago • The New York Times - World • via nytimes.com

U.S. Negotiations for a Role in Greenland

The U.S. is engaged in closed-door negotiations regarding its role in Greenland amid concerns from Greenlandic officials about the potential implications of these talks.

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Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - World • via theguardian.com

Market Reactions to Middle East Tensions

Oil prices have increased and global bonds are experiencing volatility due to rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly related to Iran.

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Published 4 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in the Netherlands

MV Hondius was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel as it reached the Dutch port of Rotterdam. 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...

Published 4 days ago • France24 English - Americas • via france24.com

Thousands Attend Prayer Rally in Washington

A large prayer rally in Washington attracted thousands of attendees, with significant backing from the Trump administration, amidst ongoing debates about the role of religion in American politics.

Published 4 days ago • The New Arab - Top • via newarab.com

Trump Threatens to Resume War on Iran Amid Stalled Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump has issued a warning about the potential resumption of military action against Iran as peace negotiations have reached an impasse.

Published 4 days ago • ABC News - Business • via abcnews.com

Market Reactions to Trump’s Warning on Iran

Asian stocks declined while oil prices increased following U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to Iran regarding stalled peace talks.

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Published 4 days ago • Le Monde - International • via lemonde.fr

Résultats du premier tour de la présidentielle péruvienne

Keiko Fujimori et Roberto Sanchez se qualifient pour le second tour de l'élection présidentielle au Pérou, après un dépouillement prolongé et des accusations de fraude.

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Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - US • via theguardian.com

Funding for Trump's White House Ballroom Project Halted

Recent developments have halted federal funding for Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom, as a Senate official ruled the funding proposal did not meet procedural requirements.

Published 5 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Mass Prayer Rally in Washington Draws Thousands

Thousands gathered in Washington for a prayer rally emphasizing America's Christian heritage, featuring speeches from prominent political figures.

Sun, May 17

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Published 5 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Trump Hosts Prayer Rally in Washington, D.C.

Former President Donald Trump held a prayer rally aimed at reaffirming the United States as a Christian nation, drawing both support and criticism.

Published 5 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran Amid Stalled Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, stating that time is running out for the country to agree to a peace deal as negotiations have stalled.

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Published 5 days ago • The Guardian - US • via theguardian.com

Idaho Air Force Base Lockdown Following Air Show Incident

An air show incident involving two military jets prompted a lockdown at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, as investigations begin into the crash.

Published 5 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Midair Collision of Military Jets at Idaho Air Show

Video shared on social media showed the jets striking each other and spinning toward the ground. CatastropheUnited States of AmericaUS: Two jets collide midair at Idaho air showKarl Sexton with AP, Reuters05/17/2026May 17, 2026Two EA-18G Growler jets crashed near a US Air Force base in Idaho.

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Published 5 days ago • TechCrunch - Main Feed • via techcrunch.com

Apple's Upcoming Siri Revamp Focuses on Privacy

Apple is set to unveil a revamped version of Siri, emphasizing privacy features and aiming to enhance its position in the AI landscape.

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Published 5 days ago • The Guardian - US • via theguardian.com

Ronda Rousey Defeats Gina Carano in Quick Comeback Fight

Ronda Rousey returned to the octagon after nearly a decade, defeating Gina Carano in just 17 seconds during a highly anticipated fight.

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