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Wed, May 13

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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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Published 1 week ago • Egypt Independent - Top News • via egyptindependent.com

Trump Prepares for China Trip Amid Iran Conflict

President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, while asserting that the U.S. does not require China's assistance to resolve the situation.

Published 1 week ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

Trump and Xi Jinping Summit: Key Issues on the Agenda

President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss critical issues including trade, Taiwan, and the ongoing war in Iran.

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

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Plan Could Cost $1.2 Trillion

A report from the Congressional Budget Office said that space-based interceptors, which do not currently exist, would probably consume 60 percent of the total cost. Trump's 'Golden Dome' to cost $1.2 tn, watchdog estimates56 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSareen HabeshianGetty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's futuristic "Golden Dome" missile defence system will cost about $1.2 tn (£882bn) to develop, deploy and operate over two decades, a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates.That figure is significantly higher than the initial sum of $175bn (£129.25bn) that had been earmarked.Acquisition costs alone would be ⁠o...

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

Injonctions judiciaires contre des journalistes aux États-Unis

Aux États-Unis, le ministre de la Justice par intérim soutient des injonctions judiciaires visant à forcer le "Wall Street Journal" à remettre des documents de journalistes ayant couvert des sujets sensibles, y compris la guerre en Iran.

Tue, May 12

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Published 1 week ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com

NBA Mourns Loss of Pioneering Players

The NBA community is grieving the recent deaths of two notable players, Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke, who have left significant impacts on the sport.

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

Rising Inflation Driven by Energy Costs Amid Iran Conflict

Inflation in the United States is accelerating, largely due to rising energy costs linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

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

South Carolina Republicans Resist Trump's Redistricting Demands

South Carolina state senators have rejected Donald Trump's calls to redraw the state's congressional map, highlighting tensions within the Republican Party over redistricting strategies.

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

Memphis Grizzlies Player Brandon Clarke Dies

Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, has died at the age of 29, with details surrounding his death still emerging.

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

Hantavirus Outbreak Sparks Misinformation Concerns

The recent hantavirus outbreak has raised alarms about the resurgence of misinformation tactics reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Published 1 week ago • Defense News - Home • via defensenews.com

Cost of Trump's Golden Dome Missile Defense System Estimated at $1.2 Trillion

A national missile defense system proposed by former President Trump, known as the Golden Dome, is projected to cost $1.2 trillion over the next two decades, according to a nonpartisan federal agency.

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

Trump's Renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

President Trump is undertaking renovations of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, aiming to address various issues with the site.

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

FBI Director Kash Patel Denies Drinking Allegations During Senate Hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense questioning during a Senate budget hearing, where he denied allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.

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

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Repairs Update

The renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is facing significant challenges, including rising costs and quality concerns.

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

Calbee Adapts Packaging Amid Supply Instability

Japanese snack maker Calbee is temporarily changing its product packaging to black and white due to supply issues linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

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

Google and SpaceX Discuss Orbital Data Centers

Google and SpaceX are reportedly in discussions to establish data centers in orbit, aiming to leverage space for artificial intelligence computing.

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

Pentagon Reports Increased Costs of Iran War

The Pentagon has reported that the cost of the Iran conflict has reached nearly $29 billion, an increase from previous estimates.

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

Man Sentenced for Theft of Unreleased Beyoncé Music

Kelvin Evans has been sentenced to two years in prison for stealing unreleased music from Beyoncé, following a guilty plea in an Atlanta court.

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

Fatal Incident at Denver Airport Involving Frontier Airlines Jet

The individual, a 41-year-old man, breached a fence at the airport on Friday minutes before being struck by a Frontier Airlines jet, officials said.

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

Executives Join Trump on China Trip

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to travel to China this week, accompanied by a group of prominent business executives from various sectors.

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

eBay Rejects GameStop's Takeover Offer

eBay has turned down a $56 billion takeover proposal from GameStop, citing concerns over the offer's credibility and attractiveness.

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

Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise Ship

A new hantavirus case has been reported in Spain, involving a passenger evacuated from a cruise ship amid an outbreak that has resulted in multiple infections and fatalities.

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

Instructure Reaches Agreement with Hackers Over Stolen Canvas Data

Instructure has successfully negotiated with hackers to recover data stolen from its Canvas educational platform during a recent cyberattack.

Published 1 week ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com

US Inflation Rises Amid Energy Cost Surge

US inflation has increased to its highest level since May 2023, driven by rising energy costs linked to the ongoing Iran war.

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