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Ukraine’s largest drone assault hits Moscow region, kills at least four

Drones struck the Moscow region in the biggest attack there in more than a year, killing at least four and bringing the war to the Kremlin’s doorstep.

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Iran’s strait fee threat rattles global shipping and oil markets

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U.S. weighs strikes on Iran as talks narrow but stall

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Israel sidelined as Trump pursues Iran peace talks without Netanyahu

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New Zealand boosts defence spending with drones, fleet renewal focus

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Rubio arrives in India to mend ties ahead of Quad talks

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Judith Chalmers, beloved TV travel presenter, dies aged 90

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Thousands in Havana protest U.S. indictment of Raúl Castro

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London becomes test case for police use of facial-recognition tech

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Waymo pauses robotaxi service after software flaw sends cars into floodwater

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Italy busts piracy network that stole €300 million from streamers

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SpaceX launches upgraded Starship V3 in first test from Pad 2

Starship V3 cleared its first flight from Pad 2, but booster and ship still fell short of full reuse as SpaceX eyes NASA contracts and a possible IPO.

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Rubio arrives in India to mend ties ahead of Quad talks

Rubio’s first India trip as secretary of state begins with a repair job: trade, Russian oil, and China are crowding the Quad’s agenda.

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World

China coal mine blast kills at least 82, Xi orders probe

A gas blast at the Liushenyu coal mine left at least 82 dead and nine missing, testing whether Xi Jinping's call for accountability will mean real change.

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Politics

Justice Department removes Jan. 6 riot charge press releases from website

The Justice Department wiped Jan. 6 charge releases from its website, removing a public record built around about 1,600 defendants. Critics say the deletions blur the line between reorganization and erasure.

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World

Israel sidelined as Trump pursues Iran peace talks without Netanyahu

A May 19 call left Netanyahu with his "hair on fire" as Trump pushed Iran talks without him. Israel now faces a deal shaping its security without a seat at the table.

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Business

AI slows hiring, reshapes U.S. labor market without broad layoffs

AI is not flooding payrolls with layoffs; it is slowing hiring, especially for entry-level white-collar jobs, before unemployment spikes show up.

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U.S.

Wet Memorial Day weekend threatens travel as 45 million hit the road

Rain is set to soak much of the East while 45 million travelers crowd the roads, and storms from Texas to New England could disrupt Memorial Day plans.

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Fox, Harper cleared for Game 3, Williams out for Thunder-Spurs

Fox and Harper returned just as Williams sat, turning Game 3 into a test of shot creation, rotation depth and who could survive the thin margins of a tied series.

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World

Rubio visits India to repair strained ties amid Trump-China thaw

Rubio landed in Delhi to steady a fraying U.S.-India partnership after Trump’s China outreach and tariff pressure raised fears of a strategic downgrade.

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Health

CDC restricts green card holders from countries with Ebola outbreaks

Green card holders who recently passed through Ebola-hit countries can now be blocked from returning, as the U.S. widens airport screening and entry restrictions.

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Trump administration forces green card applicants to apply abroad

Some green-card applicants already inside the United States could now be pushed to consulates abroad, a shift that could separate families and stall jobs.

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World

At least 82 dead in Shanxi coal mine explosion, nine missing

At least 82 miners were killed and nine remained missing after a Shanxi blast, exposing how China’s coal dependence still comes with deadly costs.

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Entertainment

Actor Stewart McLean found dead amid British Columbia homicide probe

Stewart McLean was last seen at his Lions Bay home on May 15 before police shifted the case to a homicide probe and found his remains in the area.

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Politics

Trump faces slipping approval as GOP pushback grows on vanity projects

Trump’s approval fell to 35% as Republicans recoiled from a $1.8 billion fund and voters rejected his East Wing ballroom, arch and money-signature ideas.

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Politics

DNC releases disputed autopsy on 2024 losses after months of delay

A 192-page DNC autopsy blames 2024 losses on messaging and organization, but its release only deepened doubts about Ken Martin’s grip on the party.

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Health

How to stay safe from jellyfish stings this beach season

Summer brings more jellyfish encounters, but the bigger danger is bad first aid and missing the rare signs of an emergency.

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U.S.

Americans talk money with friends, but lending often ends badly

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans say they can discuss finances with friends, yet 47% would not loan a best friend $500. More than 1 in 3 say money has ended a friendship.

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Technology

SpaceX launches Starship Flight 12, new rocket tests end in splashdown

Starship Flight 12 lifted off from Pad 2 and ended in a planned Indian Ocean splashdown, turning a fiery finish into a critical test checkpoint.

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World

Trump’s Iran war faces a longer, harder fight after early gains

Trump can claim early battlefield gains, but Iran still holds the key levers, from Hormuz to uranium, and the war may be drifting toward stalemate.

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Health

Autism therapy’s 40-hour standard faces scrutiny as evidence falls short

The 40-hour autism therapy norm was built on old evidence, but newer research finds no clear payoff from simply intensifying treatment. Meanwhile, Medicaid spending, private equity and weak oversight are reshaping the market.

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Entertainment

King Charles surprises audience at RSC's The Tempest in Stratford-upon-Avon

King Charles III slipped into a sold-out RSC Tempest performance in Stratford-upon-Avon, using a night at the theatre to project royal patronage in public view.

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U.S.

Police seized father’s guns after warning signs in mosque shooter case

Police had already removed guns from the Vazquez home, yet a year later three adults were dead at the San Diego mosque attack site.

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Technology

SpaceX launches Starship’s most powerful test flight yet from Texas

Starship’s 12th flight cleared firsts for V3, Raptor 3 and Pad 2, but the harder proof still lies ahead: reuse, reliability and lunar landing work.

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World

Rubio visits India as Washington presses on Russian oil dependence

Rubio landed in India as an Iran-driven oil shock rattled growth, testing whether Washington could trade energy support for tougher choices on Russia.

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Sports

Usyk to defend heavyweight title against Verhoeven at Giza

Usyk fought under the Giza pyramids with his WBC heavyweight belt on the line, while Rico Verhoeven brought kickboxing’s crossover cachet to boxing’s biggest stage.

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World

New Zealand boosts defence spending with drones, fleet renewal focus

New Zealand locked in NZ$1.58 billion for maritime security and drones, betting its aging fleet needs renewal before the mid-2030s crunch.

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No. 4 Nebraska crushes Oklahoma State in first home Super Regional win

Jesse Farrell drove in five runs and Jordy Frahm silenced Oklahoma State as Nebraska won its first home Super Regional game, 8-1.

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