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trump
Trump Says Talks on Iran’s Nuclear Program Are ‘Very Serious’, link
Envoys for Iran and the United States have engaged in four rounds of talks. But exactly what a deal would look like remained unclear.
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5/15: America Decides, link
Supreme Court hears arguments over the Trump administration’s challenge to birthright citizenship; Walmart to raise prices because of President Trump’s tariffs.
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Philippine court voids acquittal of Duterte critic on drug case, link
The decision is a setback for ex-senator Leila de Lima who just won a seat in Congress.
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Pro wrestling commentator Jim Ross diagnosed with colon cancer, link
The 73-year-old said in a social media post that he was diagnosed this week and is scheduled to have surgery in the next two weeks.
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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 16, 2025, link
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5/15: America Decides, link
Supreme Court hears arguments over the Trump administration’s challenge to birthright citizenship; Walmart to raise prices because of President Trump’s tariffs.
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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 16, 2025, link
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This “Harry Potter” Character Showdown Quiz Gets Progressively Harder As The Rounds Go On, link
Draco! No wait, Sirius! Or Hagrid…or Luna…View Entire Post ›
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This “Harry Potter” Character Showdown Quiz Gets Progressively Harder As The Rounds Go On, link
Draco! No wait, Sirius! Or Hagrid…or Luna…View Entire Post ›
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5/15: America Decides, link
Supreme Court hears arguments over the Trump administration’s challenge to birthright citizenship; Walmart to raise prices because of President Trump’s tariffs.
thursday
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Lawyers confront Cassie Ventura with years of text messages, link
Lawyers cross-examined Cassie Ventura, the ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs, for six hours on Thursday.
deal
Trump Says Talks on Iran’s Nuclear Program Are ‘Very Serious’, link
Envoys for Iran and the United States have engaged in four rounds of talks. But exactly what a deal would look like remained unclear.
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Sport stars fear ‘vile’ abuse could cost a life, link
Azeem Rafiq, Eni Aluko and Wayne Barnes among sport names helping Ofcom tackle online abuse.
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Trump Says Talks on Iran’s Nuclear Program Are ‘Very Serious’, link
Envoys for Iran and the United States have engaged in four rounds of talks. But exactly what a deal would look like remained unclear.
china
Mississippi sues China for $200bn for costs associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, link
A default judgment was made against China, which refuses to recognize the lawsuit, after it failed to show up in court
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Walmart plans to raise prices as tariff uncertainty looms over upcoming holidays, link
Walmart warned that even softer tariffs on China could soon force the company to raise prices on certain items. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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What is birthright citizenship, and which countries have it?, link
Donald Trump has falsely claimed the US is alone in offering citizenship as a birthright. More than 30 countries do — but some have rolled it back.
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Last year’s airline complaints broke records, report finds, link
Travelers filed more than 66,000 complaints against airlines last year, a record high, according to a report from the consumer advocacy organization U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
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An Afrikaner Farming Family Trades South Africa for Alabama, link
Errol Langton and eight members of his family were among the first group of white South Africans to arrive in the United States this week after President Trump created an expedited path to citizenship.
woman
Not fighting alleged rapist spared woman from even worse violence, she says, link
A woman alleges she was assaulted and raped by a man currently under investigation by Wellington police.
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Watch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university library, link
A manuscript, once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta, is now believed to be genuine and ‘‘one of the world’s most valuable documents’’.
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Watch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university library, link
A manuscript, once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta, is now believed to be genuine and ‘‘one of the world’s most valuable documents’’.
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Harvard thought it had cheap copy of the Magna Carta – it turned out to be extremely rare, link
University bought faded document for less than US$30; researchers have concluded it is a rare version from 1300 issued by England’s Edward I.
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Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations in a shift for the festival, link
The Cannes Film Festival barred French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy from attending the premiere of the competition entry Case 137.
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Former South Africa rugby winger Cornal Hendricks, ‘a remarkable athlete’, dies at 37 of heart attack, link
Former South Africa winger Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37 due to a heart attack, South African Rugby said on Thursday.
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Former South Africa rugby winger Cornal Hendricks, ‘a remarkable athlete’, dies at 37 of heart attack, link
Former South Africa winger Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37 due to a heart attack, South African Rugby said on Thursday.
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US urged to ‘meet China halfway’ as envoy arrives in Beijing amid trade truce, link
Trump ally David Perdue faces ‘complicated and urgent’ tasks as he assumes post as American ambassador to China, analysts say.
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Harvard updates lawsuit after Trump cancels additional $450M in funding, link
Harvard University on Tuesday amended its lawsuit against the Trump administration after having another $450 million in research funding cut over alleged campus antisemitism and racism.
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Texas mother accused of terrorism over claims she bought ammo, gear for son planning mass violence, link
Authorities say a Texas mother is accused of buying her 13-year-old son ammunition and tactical gear
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Morris the alligator, known for Happy Gilmore and other films, dies around age 80, link
Famous reptile had a memorable scene in the 1996 comedy with Adam Sandler, along with other movies and TV showsMorris, a famous alligator known for his appearances in movies and TV shows, most notably the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore, has died at around 80 years old at the Colorado Gator Farm.Adam Sandler, star of Happy Gilmore, posted a tribute to Morris in an X post on Wednesday, recalling the reptile’s diva-like behavior on set. Continue reading…
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Diamond magnate Nirav Modi refused bail pending extradition from UK to India, link
LONDON - Fugitive Indian diamond magnate Nirav Modi’s bid to be released on bail pending his extradition to India was refused by a London court on Thursday, despite Modi citing potential threats to his life as a reason he would not flee Britain.
mussy
Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations in a shift for the festival, link
The Cannes Film Festival barred French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy from attending the premiere of the competition entry Case 137.
springsteen
Watch: Bruce Springsteen calls Trump administration ‘treasonous’ in impassioned concert sermon, link
“The America I love… is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration,” the musician told fans in Manchester.
subianto
Indonesia defends TB vaccine trial as Bill Gates conspiracy theories spread: ‘not guinea pigs’, link
The controversy began after President Prabowo Subianto said that Bill Gates was developing a tuberculosis vaccine to be tested in Indonesia.
annie
Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ dies at 96, link
Three-time Tony Award-winner Charles Strouse, Broadway’s industrious, master melody-maker who composed the music for such classic hits as “Annie,” “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Applause,” has died
elsa
Major breakthrough in hunt for mum of 3 abandoned siblings including Baby Elsa found in Boots carrier bag by dog walker, link
extradition
Diamond magnate Nirav Modi refused bail pending extradition from UK to India, link
LONDON - Fugitive Indian diamond magnate Nirav Modi’s bid to be released on bail pending his extradition to India was refused by a London court on Thursday, despite Modi citing potential threats to his life as a reason he would not flee Britain.
frequency
Denver air traffic control loses communication for 2 minutes, link
The FAA says Denver air traffic control lost communications for about two minutes on Monday, but it was able to stay in contact with aircraft through a secondary frequency. CBS News’ Shanelle Kaul has the details.
furcal
Former MLB star accused of ‘throwing a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle’ and now faces felony charges, link
Rafael Furcal played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball, was a three-time All Star, and won a World Series in 2011 with the St Louis Cardinals
gator
Morris the alligator, known for Happy Gilmore and other films, dies around age 80, link
Famous reptile had a memorable scene in the 1996 comedy with Adam Sandler, along with other movies and TV showsMorris, a famous alligator known for his appearances in movies and TV shows, most notably the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore, has died at around 80 years old at the Colorado Gator Farm.Adam Sandler, star of Happy Gilmore, posted a tribute to Morris in an X post on Wednesday, recalling the reptile’s diva-like behavior on set. Continue reading…