The Mirage casino, iconic Las Vegas Strip megaresort, is closing
Haley is on a roll in the primaries despite quitting. What it means for Trump.
Teenager died from eating spicy Paqui tortilla chip, autopsy says
U.S. soldier accused of stealing in Russia reportedly pleads guilty to theft
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Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker attacked LGBTQ rights and said women grads were excited about marriage and kids. Here’s what social media said.
Social media is calling Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker "misogynistic" after this weekend's graduation ceremony. Here's what people, including Taylor Swift fans, had to say.
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Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge, autopsy report concludes
A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high amount of a chili pepper extract, according to an autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press. Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from the city of Worcester, died on Sept. 1, 2023, after eating the chip. The teen also had an enlarged heart and a congenital heart defect, according to the report, the findings of which were shared with the AP in an email from Elaine Driscoll, a spoke
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Republicans ready for a Trump loss
This time, Trump has the GOP bought in earlier on his Big Lie
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King Charles hands over military role to William
The King carries out a symbolic handing over of the baton to his eldest son.
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2024 election: Your guide to all the key primaries, debates and what happens next
Up next: Alaska and Wyoming, which are holding Democratic primaries on April 13, followed by Puerto Rico's Republican primary on April 21.
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2024 election primaries: Biden, Trump delegate tracker and updated results
Visual presentation of the 2024 primary election schedule, results in each state and the latest delegate counts for each candidate.
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Jamie Dimon says inflation is worse than people think, and that the market is too optimistic about a soft landing
"Inflation may not go away the way people expect it to," the JPMorgan CEO said, adding: "There are a lot of inflationary forces in front of us."
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Stanley Druckenmiller slashed his Nvidia stake by 72% last quarter as the stock nearly doubled
Druckenmiller's biggest trade last quarter was a $664 million bet on small cap stocks via call options on the Russell 2000 index.
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The consumer slowdown is here and its flashing a recession warning for the economy
American consumers - the backbone of the resilient US economy in recent years - appear to be winding down their wild spending spree.
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‘That was a lie!’ - Trump lawyer clashes with Michael Cohen in hush-money trial
Tensions boil over on a heated day in court, as the ex-president’s lawyer assails the prosecution's star witness.
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Capitol Annex Swing Space evacuated after arrival of suspicious package, California officials say
The evacuations on Thursday at the swing space in downtown Sacramento were made out of an “abundance of caution,” officials said.
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They were gonna text back. It's just that iMessage went down for almost an hour.
Apple's iMessage outage lasted nearly an hour on Thursday, sparking social media reactions and highlighting its integral role in US communication.
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US Senator Bob Menendez reveals wife's breast cancer amid corruption trial
Bob Menendez said his spouse and co-defendant would undergo a mastectomy following her diagnosis.
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Lake nears record water levels after years of severe drought: 'It's been a while since we've seen this'
The resurgence of Belton Lake was a cause for celebration for local residents.
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Meghan mania and big skirts: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
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I have fond memories of high school in America. I'm worried my daughter won't feel the same in Singapore.
Jason Erik Lundberg's teenage daughter attends a public high school in Singapore. He worries about the high level of stress.
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Schauffele equals record as McIlroy & MacIntyre shine
Rory McIlroy and Robert MacIntyre start well at the US PGA Championship as American Xander Schauffele sets the early pace at Valhalla.
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Fresno ex-Congressman TJ Cox takes plea deal in federal fraud, money laundering case
The indictment had 28 counts, including wire fraud, money laundering, financial institution fraud and campaign contribution fraud.
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Is China's bubble tea bubble about to burst?
Chinese bubble tea shares fizzle raising questions about the industry and Hong Kong's stock market.
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Narendra Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisation
Indian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power.
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Woman gets justice 20 years after sexual assaults by brother in Southern California
More than 20 years after she was sexually assaulted multiple times by her brother, a woman in Ventura County is getting justice, authorities announced Thursday. Stephen Delacruz, 37, a resident of San Diego, pleaded guilty to eight felonies, including three counts of forcible rape, three counts of forcible oral copulation and two counts of […]
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Key weeks ahead for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russia has launched a push north of Kharkiv but its ultimate goal is so far unclear.
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A millennial who's been applying to jobs for a year says he's encountered ghost jobs and scammers in his struggle to find a remote role
A Utah-based millennial was laid off from his tech job soon after he learned about a worrying health concern. He's struggled to find a job ever since.
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Why the US isn't facing a stagflation threat even as growth slows, according to BofA
The firm says inflation is being driven by a strong consumer, which makes the current situation less perilous than past stagflation threats.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Tyson Fury: the good, the bad, the ugly, the undisputed?
Over a 16-year professional career, Tyson Fury has risen from small shows and low expectations to a shot at becoming undisputed world champion.
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Daniel Perry: Texas pardons US soldier who shot Black Lives Matter protester
Daniel Perry shot an armed protester in Austin during a protest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.
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Steve Hilton blasts UC Irvine for ‘caving to the mob’ over anti-Israel chaos on campus
Fox News contributor Steve Hilton tells Fox News Digital the antisemitism on college campuses across the country is being fueled by outside influences.
4 min read - USKTLA articles
TSA prepping for a massive surge in travel on Memorial Day
Summer travel season could be the busiest ever, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Beginning on Memorial Day weekend, TSA is predicting next Friday will be the busiest travel day of this year, with close to 3 million passengers in airports across the U.S. From May 23 to May 29, the agency is expecting to […]
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Business locked in expensive AI 'arms race'
Business leaders feel pressure to invest in AI but the costs are formidable.
4 min read - BusinessBBC
Pornhub partners with UK child abuse fighting charity
They want porn sites to adopt new voluntary standards on fighting online child abuse.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Bomb survivor thought she was hit by lightning
On the 50th anniversary, BBC News NI speaks to those affected by 1974 bombs which killed 33 people.
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Biden endorses cannabis reclassification, slamming 'failed approach'
The plan does not legalise marijuana for recreational use as is currently the law in half the US.
2 min read - BusinessBBC
Is the move to electric cars running out of power?
There has been an unexpected slowdown in sales of electric cars. Could this be more than a blip?
4 min read - USFox News
Rev. Billy Graham honored with statue unveiled at US Capitol: 'One of America's greatest citizens'
A statue honoring the Rev. Billy Graham was unveiled on Thursday, May 16, at the U.S. Capitol. The statue is one of two that represents prominent North Carolinians.
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Murderer who called BLM protestors "monkeys" pardoned by Abbott
Texas Gov. pardoned Daniel Perry, who told a friend that he “might have to kill" demonstrators before shooting one
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Stock market today: Dow crosses 40,000 for the first time as stocks extend record-setting run
The Dow crossed a big milestone on Thursday, with the S&P 500 extending gains after its record close in the prior session.
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Interest-rate cuts could be coming this fall, adding another wrinkle to an election set to focus on the economy
Inflation is cooling just in time for a US presidential election that will likely focus heavily on the economy.
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Man dies while freediving in the Florida Keys, deputies say
Detectives say they do not suspect foul play.
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'I'm your mammy's little boy'
Shannon Leet from Ontario discovered a brother in Northern Ireland who their mother had been forced to give up.
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Ali Wong gushes about Bill Hader's persistence in hilarious stand-up set
Ali Wong has opened up about her love life with boyfriend and "Saturday Night Live" alum Bill Hader in a recent stand-up set. Wong shared the details on her May 12 set at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, the last day of this year's “Netflix Is a Joke" festival. Wong and her ex-husband Justin Hakuta announced their separation after eight years of marriage in April 2022.
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Newspaper review: Hunt's Labour warning and new Royal images
A range of stories on Friday's papers including warnings from Jeremy Hunt about Labour's policies.
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Florida authorities in video wrangle, remove massive alligator from pathway frequented by schoolchildren
Florida authorities wrangled a 12-and-a-half long alligator that was seen lumbering down a path frequented by school children.
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California bill could ban the sale of anti-aging skincare products to children
A California bill aimed at preventing the sale of anti-aging skincare to children under the age of 13 continues to move forward in the legislative process. Skincare products that contain ingredients like Vitamin A, retinoids, retinol, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Glycolic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), or Citric Acid would be prohibited from being sold to […]
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Girls Aloud promise to delight fans
Girls Aloud are set to kick off their first tour in more than 11 years on Friday and two of their concerts will be in Belfast. This year marks 21 years since Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine, Nicola and Sarah won Popstars: The Rivals and formed Girls Aloud. BBC News NI has spoken to one superfan who will travel more than 5,800 miles to see them in Belfast.
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Buckle up America: Powell says interest rates will likely stay higher for longer as inflation stubbornly refuses to come down
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said his confidence inflation will slow "is not as high as it was," meaning rate cuts likely won't come until later this year.
5 min read - USSacramento Bee
On Ride of Silence, memories of cyclist fatalities meet push for safer Sacramento roads
A Sacramento memorial bike ride toured sites of fatal crashes.
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Friday's gossip: Greenwood, Fernandes, Tuchel, Davies, Omorodion, Pochettino
Napoli join Juventus in the race to sign Mason Greenwood from Manchester United, with Atletico Madrid also interested, plus more.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Boater saying he didn’t know he struck and killed girl doesn’t absolve him, lawyers say
“It’s still hit and run,” said Ira Leesfield, a Miami attorney specializing in maritime law. “He’s going to say, if he knew it, he would have stopped. At the minimum, it’s still leaving the scene of an accident.”
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Miami-Dade politicians quietly proclaimed a ‘Formula 1 Day’ — and headed to a VIP suite
Gathered outside the VIP suite belonging to stadium owner Stephen Ross, they presented the billionaire with a proclamation declaring a “Formula 1 Day.”
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The mental health divide: In marginalized communities, stigma is still a challenge | Opinion
There was an alarming 36.6% increase in suicide deaths among Black children and youth, aged 10-24.
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