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Thu, May 14

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Published 1 week ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

GOP Leaders Address Financial Concerns Amid Iran War Commentary

Vice President JD Vance and former President Donald Trump have recently expressed contrasting views on the financial situation of Americans, particularly in the context of the ongoing Iran war.

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Published 1 week ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

Trump and Xi Prepare for Crucial Summit

US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, with key topics including trade, Taiwan, and the ongoing conflict in Iran expected to dominate discussions.

Published 1 week ago • Le Monde - International • via lemonde.fr

Élections présidentielles au Pérou : Roberto Sanchez face à Keiko Fujimori

Roberto Sanchez, candidat de gauche radicale, s'est qualifié pour le second tour de la présidentielle péruvienne, où il affrontera Keiko Fujimori, malgré des accusations qui pourraient le mener en prison.

Wed, May 13

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Published 1 week ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Trump's Visit to China: Key Issues and Implications

President Trump's visit to Beijing highlights the increasingly combative nature of U.S.-China relations, with significant discussions anticipated on various contentious issues.

Published 1 week ago • ABC News - International • via abcnews.com

Recovery of Second US Soldier's Remains in Morocco

The U.S. military has confirmed the recovery of the remains of the second soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco, concluding a multinational search operation.

Published 1 week ago • France24 English - Americas • via france24.com

Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair

The US Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, marking a significant shift in leadership amid ongoing economic challenges.

Published 1 week ago • France24 - Amériques • via france24.com

Nomination de Kevin Warsh à la tête de la Fed validée par le Sénat américain

Le Sénat américain a approuvé la nomination de Kevin Warsh à la tête de la Réserve fédérale, marquant une étape clé dans sa prise de fonction.

Published 1 week ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Netanyahu's Secret Visit to UAE Highlights Growing Ties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent secret visit to the United Arab Emirates underscores the strengthening relationship between Israel and the UAE amid ongoing regional tensions.

Published 1 week ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

South Carolina Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's Murder Conviction

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the murder conviction of Alex Murdaugh, citing a lack of a fair trial due to prejudicial comments made by a court clerk.

Published 1 week ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

Sentencing in Matthew Perry's Overdose Case

Erik Fleming has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, marking a significant development in the case involving illegal drug distribution.

Published 1 week ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Kevin Warsh Confirmed as New Federal Reserve Chair

Kevin Warsh has been confirmed by the Senate as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell amid concerns regarding the central bank's independence.

Published 1 week ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell amid economic uncertainty and inflation concerns.

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Published 1 week ago • TechCrunch - Main Feed • via techcrunch.com

Amazon Introduces AI Shopping Assistant

Amazon has launched a new AI shopping assistant called Alexa for Shopping, integrated into its search bar, enhancing the online shopping experience.

Published 1 week ago • ABC News - Technology • via abcnews.com

Meta Introduces Incognito Mode for WhatsApp AI Chats

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Published 1 week ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com

South Carolina Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's Murder Convictions

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, ordering a new trial due to jury interference during the original proceedings.

Published 1 week ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com

Trump's State Visit to China

President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a multi-day state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing on key international issues.

Published 1 week ago • ABC News - Health • via abcnews.com

Hantavirus Outbreak Affects Cruise Ship Operations

The operator of a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak is awaiting further information to determine its future cruise schedule.

T theguardian.com

Published 1 week ago • The Guardian - US • via theguardian.com

Trump's Remarks on Americans' Financial Situation Amid Iran Negotiations

President Donald Trump stated that he does not consider the financial situation of Americans when negotiating a deal to end the war in Iran, emphasizing that it is not a motivating factor for him.

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Published 1 week ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Jason Collins, First Openly Gay NBA Player, Dies After Cancer Battle

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, has died after a battle with brain cancer, marking a significant loss for the sports community and LGBTQ+ representation.

Published 1 week ago • ABC News - International • via abcnews.com

Princess Catherine's First Solo International Trip

Catherine, Princess of Wales, is set to embark on her first solo trip abroad following her cancer diagnosis and subsequent remission.

Published 1 week ago • The New Arab - Top • via newarab.com

Iran's Missile Capabilities Remain Strong, U.S. Intelligence Reports

Recent U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that Iran has regained operational control over a significant portion of its missile sites, challenging previous assertions about its military capabilities.

Published 1 week ago • ABC News - Health • via abcnews.com

Cruise Ship Passenger Quarantined After Hantavirus Outbreak

Jake Rosmarin, a travel influencer, is currently quarantined in Nebraska after being on a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak.

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Published 1 week ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Xi Jinping to Address Taiwan and Tariffs in Upcoming Summit with Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to focus on Taiwan and US tariffs during his summit with President Donald Trump, amid broader geopolitical tensions.

Published 1 week ago • ABC News - Politics • via abcnews.com

Senate Primaries Update: West Virginia and Nebraska

Recent primary elections have resulted in significant nominations for the U.S. Senate, with Rachel Anderson winning the Democratic nomination in West Virginia and incumbents Pete Ricketts and Shelley Moore Capito projected to win their respective Republican primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia.

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