Banking

経済

ケビン・ウォーシュ新政権FRB議長就任

ケビン・ウォーシュ氏が米連邦準備制度理事会議長に就任した。アルジャジーラが報じた。

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Economy

Kevin Warsh Sworn in as New US Fed Chair

Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as the new chair of the United States Federal Reserve Board of Governors, according to Al Jazeera.

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Asia Pacific

Jailed Vietnamese Tycoon’s Birkin Bags Sell for $550K

Two luxury Birkin bags confiscated from jailed Vietnamese businesswoman Truong My Lan sold for more than $550,000 at a government auction, according to the BBC.

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Basketball

Jalen Brunson’s 38 Points ‘Torture’ James Harden in Game 1

Jalen Brunson scored 38 points and six assists to lead the New York Knicks to a comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. According to theScore and Daily Knicks, Brunson outscored Cleveland’s James Harden 15-8 in the final 7:39 of regulation.

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Europa

Chinesische und iranische Unternehmen profitieren in russisch besetzten Gebieten

Chinesische Firmen liefern Baumaschinen in russisch besetzte Gebiete in der Ukraine, darunter den Asowschen Hafen Mariupol, berichten Al Jazeera und UNITED24 Media.

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US Politics

Trump Phone Launch Delayed, Flawed Design Sparks Criticism

The Trump Mobile T1 smartphone, priced at $499, has sparked controversy due to a misprinted U.S. flag with only 11 instead of 13 stripes. According to Spiegel.

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Medicine

Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue

Danish environment officials are planning to remove the carcass of a humpback whale from the island of Anholt, as concerns are raised of a potential health risk, according to the BBC.

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Europa

Ex-Österreichischer Geheimdienstoffizier wegen Spionage vor Gericht

Ein ehemaliger österreichischer Geheimdienstoffizier ist wegen Spionage für Russland verurteilt worden.

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Staatschefs

Tristan Williams gewinnt 30.000 Dollar bei ‘Jeopardy!’

Tristan Williams gewann am 18. Mai 2026 bei 'Jeopardy!' 30.000 Dollar und sicherte sich den Titel 'Super-Champion'.

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Leaders

Jeopardy! Today: Tristan Williams Wins $30,000 on May 18, 2026

Tristan Williams won $30,000 on 'Jeopardy!' on May 18, 2026, securing his 10th consecutive victory and title of 'super champion.'

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Corporate

Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases

Standard Chartered has announced plans to cut more than 7,800 back-office roles by 2030 as it increases its use of artificial intelligence. The bank said the move is part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and profitability.

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Elections

Kentucky primary 2026: A Test for Trump-Defying Candidates

Kentucky’s May 19, 2026, primary election will test whether a Republican can defy Donald Trump and survive, as Thomas Massie faces a Trump-backed challenger. The race could shape the party’s internal dynamics ahead of the 2028 presidential election.

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Corporate

Greece to Pay Off €6.9 Billion, Reducing Debt Burden

Greece will make an early €6.9 billion debt repayment in June 2025, bringing its debt-to-GDP ratio below that of Italy for the first time since the 2010 bailouts, according to iefimerida.gr.

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