Politics

AI

Eric Schmidt Booed at Graduation for AI Remarks

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was met with sustained boos during a graduation speech when he referenced artificial intelligence, according to NBC News and Ecosistema Startup.

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US Politics

Shakira Wins £50m Tax Refund from Spanish Government

A Spanish court has ruled that singer Shakira is entitled to a £50m tax refund from the Spanish government, according to BBC.

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Elecciones

Massie enfrenta desafío respaldado por Trump

Un PAC pro-Trump lanzó una campaña de 1 millón de dólares contra el republicano Thomas Massie de Kentucky.

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US Politics

MAGA Kentucky launches ad against Massie in bid to unseat GOP rep – Straight Arrow News

A pro-Trump super PAC has launched a $1 million ad campaign against Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, following President Donald Trump’s call to recruit a primary challenger to unseat him.

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Elections

Thomas Massie Faces Trump-Backed Primary Challenge

A pro-Trump super PAC has launched a $1 million ad campaign against Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, following President Donald Trump’s public call for voters to 'fire Massie.'

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Public Health

CDC to escalate Ebola response after WHO declares emergency

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is escalating its response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda after the World Health Organization declared it a public health emergency.

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Africa

ISWAP and Boko Haram Reshape Lake Chad Basin Amid Escalating Violence

The killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second-in-command of ISIL, by US and Nigerian forces highlights the complex insecurity in the Lake Chad Basin, according to Al Jazeera.

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Public Health

Uganda Implements Emergency Measures Against Ebola Outbreak

Uganda has introduced emergency measures to combat an ongoing Ebola outbreak, as the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency over the virus spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda. According to Al Jazeera.

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Markets

Iran Executions Surge: 32 Political Prisoners Put to Death Since February

The voice of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a political prisoner in Iran, may be the last time people hear his voice, according to a voice note obtained by the Kurdistan Human Rights Network.

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Public Health

DRC Struggles to Contain Ebola Outbreak as Cases Spread

The Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak as cases continue to spread, according to the World Health Organization.

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Conflicts & Security

Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision – but UK comes last

Bulgarian pop star Dara has won the Eurovision Song Contest with her song Bangaranga, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Ronda Rousey stops Gina Carano with 17-second armbar in comeback fight

Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano with an armbar just 17 seconds into their historic comeback fight on May 16 in Los Angeles, ending a 9 1/2-year absence from MMA.

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Política de EE.UU.

Candidata respaldada por Trump vence a senador que condenó al presidente

Una candidata respaldada por Donald Trump venció a un senador republicano que votó por la condena del presidente en su juicio de 2021, según BBC.

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Middle East

Javier Bardem Says Condemning Gaza Genocide Has Boosted Work Offers

Spanish actor Javier Bardem said condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza has led to more work opportunities, according to Al Jazeera.

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US Politics

Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats Republican Senator in Louisiana

A Trump-backed challenger has defeated a two-term Republican senator who voted to convict the president at his 2021 impeachment trial, according to BBC.

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