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Israel Approves Death Penalty Tribunal for Hamas Attackers

Israel's parliament has approved a controversial bill establishing a special tribunal to try Palestinians accused of participating in the October 2023 Hamas-led attack. The measure passed overwhelmingly with 93 votes in favor , none against, and 27 lawmakers absent or abstaining from voting in the 1...

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US Indicts Raúl Castro in 1996 Plane Shootdown

The United States has formally indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his role in the 1996 shootdown of planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue. The indictment, secured on April 23, 2024, charges Castro with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, four counts of murder, ...

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BusinessAutomotive

Stellantis Unveils $70B Plan Amid Europe's EV Surge

Stellantis announced a €60 billion ($70 billion) business plan on May 21, aiming to launch 60 new car models by 2030 . The Franco-Italian carmaker plans to refocus its portfolio, with 70% of investments going to Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, Fiat, and commercial vehicle unit Pro One. CEO Antonio Filosa will p...

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Outbreaks

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Global Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday. The outbreak, primarily affecting mining towns like Mongwalu, Rwampara, and Bunia near borders with Uganda and South Sudan, has resulted in at least ...

Today 8:56 AM ET·3 min read

120 articles from 21 publishers

HumanRights

Barney Frank, Trailblazer for LGBTQ+ Rights & Wall Street Reform, Dies at 86

Barney Frank, a pioneering congressman known for his work on financial reform and LGBTQ+ rights, died at age 86. He passed away Tuesday night at his home in Ogunquit, Maine after entering hospice care for congestive heart failure. Frank served as the U.S. Representative from Massachusetts's 4th cong...

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Television

Colbert Ends Late Show Run

Stephen Colbert will host the final episode of The Late Show on Thursday, May 21, concluding an 11-season run. According to multiple reports, CBS announced the cancellation last year, citing financial reasons as the primary factor though many have speculated about potential political motivations beh...

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Elections

Burnham Cleared for Makerfield By-Election

Andy Burnham has been cleared by Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to seek selection as the party's candidate for the Makerfield by-election, potentially setting up a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer. The seat became vacant on Thursday when Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to ma...

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Elections

Trump Backs Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn ahead of the May 26 election. The endorsement, posted on Truth Social, described Paxton as a 'true MAGA Warrior' who has always delivered for Texas. The race is...

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Trade

UK Secures £3.7bn Trade Deal with Gulf States

The UK has struck a £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—as reported by multiple outlets including BBC , The Guardian , Reuters , and CNBC . The agreement concludes four years of negotiations led by successive prime ministers...

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Corporate

Samsung Faces Largest Strike Over Bonus Dispute

Samsung Electronics is on the brink of its largest-ever strike as wage negotiations with its labor union collapsed over bonus payouts and structural issues within its semiconductor divisions. The dispute has been exacerbated by the global AI boom, which has significantly increased demand for memory ...

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Outbreaks

UK Student Dies in Meningitis Outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that a student from Henley College in Oxfordshire has died due to suspected meningitis. Two pupils from different schools in Reading—Reading Blue Coat School and Highdown Secondary School—and a junior school pupil from Westwood Farm Junior School are c...

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Taxation

Bezos Proposes Zero Income Tax for Bottom Half of Earners

Jeff Bezos proposed eliminating federal income taxes for the bottom half of U.S. earners during a CNBC interview, arguing this would alleviate financial burdens and foster entrepreneurship among lower-income individuals. The bottom 50% of taxpayers currently contribute about 3% of federal income t...

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Legal

Ex-prosecutor charged with stealing Trump documents report

Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, a former federal prosecutor in Florida, has been charged with sending a sealed special counsel report on President Donald Trump's classified documents case to her personal email account. According to an indictment made public on Wednesday, Lineberger faces charges includi...

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Diplomacy

Putin and Xi Strengthen Ties Amid Global Shifts

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19 for a two-day state visit to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This summit followed closely U.S. President Donald Trump's high-profile visit to China, highlighting the growing significance of Sino-Russian relations amid global tensions...

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Diplomacy

Trump-Xi Summit Produces Mixed Trade Results

President Donald Trump concluded his state visit to China with mixed results on trade and economic cooperation, leaving key details of agreements unclear while raising concerns in Taiwan about America's commitment to the island's defense. The White House announced that China committed to purchasi...

Today 12:58 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Russian Jets Intercept British Spy Plane Over Black Sea

Two Russian military jets intercepted a British surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea last month, in what the UK's Ministry of Defence described as a dangerous incident that raised the risk of potential escalation between NATO and Russia. The Royal Air Force (RAF) Rivet Joint aircraft was unarmed...

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Violations

Man Arrested for Driving Cybertruck into Lake Using Wade Mode

A man was arrested in Texas after intentionally driving his Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to use the vehicle's 'wade mode' feature, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred at Grapevine Lake on Monday evening when the driver, identified as Jimmy Jack McDaniel by CBS News, drove the Cybert...

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Legal

Jury Clears Altman in Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit

A federal jury in Oakland, California has cleared Sam Altman and OpenAI of Elon Musk's claims of unjust enrichment and breach of contract. The unanimous verdict came after less than two hours of deliberation. The ruling allows OpenAI to proceed with its plans for a public offering at an estimated $1...

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Protests

Bolivia's Paz to Reshuffle Cabinet Amid Nationwide Protests

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz announced he will reshuffle his cabinet amid nationwide protests calling for his resignation. The unrest, led by labor unions, miners, and supporters of former president Evo Morales, has caused widespread blockades that have emptied markets and depleted hospital oxyge...

Yesterday 10:57 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

House Passes Housing Affordability Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill on Wednesday, aiming to address the nation's housing crisis by encouraging homebuilding and limiting corporate landlords' ability to buy more than 350 houses. The bill passed with an overwhelming vote of 396 to 13. The ...

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FreeSpeech

Tennessee Man Settles for $835K After Jail Over Charlie Kirk Post

Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old retired police officer from Tennessee, has won an $835,000 settlement after being jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. According to multiple reports, while many people across the U.S. lost their ...

Yesterday 10:57 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Cassidy Loses Louisiana GOP Primary to Trump-Backed Challenger

Senator Bill Cassidy lost his re-election bid in Louisiana's Republican primary on August 6th, according to multiple sources. Trump-backed challengers Julia Letlow and John Fleming advanced to a runoff election scheduled for June 27th. Initial results showed Letlow leading with just over 44% of the ...

Yesterday 8:45 PM ET·3 min read

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Drugs

Polish Driver Sentenced for Smuggling Cocaine in Kim Kardashian Skims Shipment

Jakub Jan Konkel, a 40-year-old Polish truck driver, was sentenced to 13½ years in prison for smuggling £7.2 million worth of cocaine hidden within a shipment of Kim Kardashian's Skims underwear and clothing. According to multiple reports, border officials stopped Konkel at Harwich International Por...

Yesterday 8:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Religion

Pope Leo to Address AI in First Encyclical

Pope Leo XIV will issue his first major text as pontiff, an encyclical addressing the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. The document, titled Magnifica Humanitas , or Magnificent Humanity, will be presented on May 25 at the Vatican during a public event attended by Christopher Olah, co-founder a...

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Israel Approves Death Penalty Tribunal for Hamas Attackers

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