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2026-05-13 06:06:56.524758

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Imai is on the injured list with “right arm fatigue.” Imai threw 47.5 percent of his pitches for strikes in two minor-league rehab appearances. The latest on Tuesday evening inflated Imai’s ERA to 9.24 after 12 2/3 major-league innings. No starting pitcher on the Astros’ roster is making more money.

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2026-05-13 06:07:24.279112

U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes as Tensions in Strait of Hormuz Rise

Investors expect U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart to keep trade tensions on the backburner when they meet in Beijing. They say they are focused on the booming AI sector and whether the U.s. will relax chip export restrictions. And as the fallout from the Iran war strengthens China's push to shore up its supply chains, investors have also priced in U.K.-U.S.-China tension.

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Entertainment

2026-05-13 06:01:49.279557

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car. Kelvin Evans, 41, pleaded guilty to charges including entering an automobile and criminal trespass last year in Atlanta, Georgia. Evans struck a plea deal in court on Tuesday ahead of his trial this week, the Fulton County District Attorney's office confirmed.

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Health

2026-05-13 06:02:45.732262

Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269 Afghans. Their families want to know why

Sediq Walizada's brother was admitted to Omid just four days before the attack. Sediq and his other brothers sifted through horrific photos of charred bodies. Human Rights Watch called it "an unlawful attack and a possible war crime" Pakistan also accuses Afghanistan over the deaths of hundreds of its civilians.

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Politics

2026-05-13 06:01:03.369786

Trump’s Shrinking Ambitions on China

General Motors is poised to lay off approximately 5,500 workers from three of its manufacturing plants. The move will affect about 500 to 600 employees, according to the report. The automaker is expected to announce cutting of thousands of salaried jobs and closing of additional plants, a media report said on Tuesday.

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2026-05-13 06:03:16.737779

How China Could Wield Its Control of Rare Earths Against Trump

Beijing has been forced to accelerate development of its own advanced semiconductors and wean its tech sector off reliance on US hardware. Chinese tech firms are barred from purchasing California-based Nvidia's most cutting-edge AI chips, under US export rules that Washington says are to protect national security. China has been relatively cushioned from the energy crisis gripping Asia.

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2026-05-13 06:03:26.285809

Will Trump and Xi Try to Slow the A.I. Arms Race?

China is no longer as reliant on the US for trade as it was during Trump's first term as president. However, if China is to step in and help the US, it will still want something in return. For its part, China has signalled that Taiwan is a priority in these talks.

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2026-05-13 06:03:36.224899

Kash Patel Denies Lying and Excessive Drinking in Heated Exchanges With Democrats

Van Hollen asked if Patel knew that it was a crime to lie to Congress. Patel responded each time that he had not perjured himself during the hearing. Van Hollen pointed to a story in The Atlantic, which Patel has said is false, to raise questions about the FBI director’s drinking.

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2026-05-13 06:04:12.439287

Cindy Burbank Wins Senate Primary in Nebraska, but Plans to Drop Out to Help Dan Osborn

Nebraska Democratic Party-backed U.S. Senate candidate Cindy Burbank appears to have won the Democratic nomination. That could give registered nonpartisan Senate candidate Dan Osborn a one-on-one race with Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts in November. Forbes called Burbank a “self-admitted placeholder and a disloyal hack’

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2026-05-13 06:04:27.398528

Jen Kiggans, Virginia Republican, Faces Uproar Over Radio Host’s Racist Remark About Jeffries

Rep. Jen Kiggans agreed with a radio host’s remark referring to House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ “cotton-picking hands.” The comment was made during Rep. Kiggan's appearance on “Richmond’S Morning News”

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2026-05-13 06:05:06.627574

Sara Duterte, Philippine Vice President, Is Impeached, Again

Sara Duterte is the front-runner to succeed President Marcos in the next election in two years' time. She accuses him of using the ICC arrest warrants and her impeachment as political weapons to weaken her campaign. Rep. Gerville Luistro, who heads the House Justice Committee, said the impeachment complaints included several criminal allegations.

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2026-05-13 06:05:17.776494

Labour’s deep losses in local elections reflect a shift in the public mood.

Labour lost the most seats of any party in last week's regional elections. The Labour Party won just over 1,000 of the seats that were contested, losing more than 1,100 seats that it had previously held. Plaid Cymru's victory means that all three regions of the United Kingdom outside England will now be governed by nationalist, pro-independence parties.

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2026-05-13 06:06:28.792764

Trump and Xi Enter China Summit Distracted by Iran War

China and Iran both exposed the limits of Trump’s improvisation. Lesser argued the open-ended Iran war is a recipe for the U.S. being seen in Beijing as “somehow weaker, at least more distracted than it might otherwise have been” The failure to deliver a clear victory in Iran and the calamitous global economic aftershocks of his war raise new questions about US power.

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2026-05-13 06:07:11.344058

See How Trump Is Renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The reflecting pool spans from the Lincoln Memorial toward the Washington Monument, encompassing 2,028 feet.Construction on the reflection pool was completed just after theincoln Memorial's dedication in 1922. The pool is 160 feet wide. The trip comes as Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is on ‘life support’ and as aides say he is more seriously weighi

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Sports

2026-05-13 06:01:24.857359

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47

Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, has died at the age of 47. He was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, earlier this year. He had been playing for the New York Knicks for four years. The team announced he had passed away on Tuesday.

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2026-05-13 06:02:55.334910

How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?

FEMA has reportedly begun rehiring employees who were pushed out through staffing cuts. The agency's shift suggests officials recognize the urgency of getting more workers in place as the country enters a new disaster season. Under new leadership, FEMA appears to be trying to rebuild its response capacity, a spokeswoman says.

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Technology

2026-05-13 06:01:39.305398

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Plan Could Cost $1.2 Trillion

CBO: President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space estimated to cost $1.2 trillion. Last May, the president said the Golden Dome would cost $175 billion. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said the missile defense project is “nothing more than a massive giveaway to defense contractors paid for entirely by working Americans”

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2026-05-13 06:02:20.362317

EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen

Several countries in Europe and around the world have already introduced social media bans for minors. France is pushing to ban social media access for children under 15, aiming for implementation by September this year. In the UK, plans are under way for strict social media regulations, also for under-16s. New Zealand, Malaysia and India have all proposed social media ban for children.

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2026-05-13 06:06:07.439856

An under-the-radar AI stock just delivered the best quarter of the chip sector

Qnity delivered record quarterly results. Semiconductor Technologies and Interconnect Solutions are Qnity's two key segments. The more chips and electronic devices are built, the greater the demand for QnITY's products. QNity is a supplier of chemicals and materials used in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.

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World

2026-05-13 06:01:12.644782

Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?

Housing tax breaks have been criticised as a way of stifling investment. Critics say it could stifle the investment Australia needs to build more houses. But many homeowners are happy to see house prices climb and their wealth grow. They say the tax breaks are a good way of incentivising people to buy houses.

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2026-05-13 06:01:58.967751

Israeli Report Finds That Sexual Violence by Hamas Was Widespread

"Israel - whose citizens were the victims of the most horrific sexual crimes committed by Hamas on October 7 - is portrayed as the guilty party," the ministry continued. "I've spent some time reporting on widespread rape and other sexual violence of Palestinian male and female prisoners by Israeli authorities," Alkhatib wrote.

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2026-05-13 06:03:05.668514

U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities

Lockheed Martin currently produces around 650 Patriot interceptors a year. The U.S. expended roughly 1,100 long-range stealth cruise missiles in the war. The military also fired more than 1,000 Tomahawk missiles, roughly 10 times the number the Pentagon procures in a year and a half.

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2026-05-13 06:03:47.274641

Companies start getting tariff refunds after Supreme Court decision

18 passengers from a deadly outbreak ship are now in quarantine in Nebraska and Georgia. 16 of the passengers remain under quarantine in a specialized federal unit. Two evacuation flights just landed in the Netherlands, where a hospital has now quarantined a group of staff as a precaution after treating an infected patient.

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2026-05-13 06:03:59.634568

Why Your Life Is Now on Subscriptions

Spotify is down on X (formerly Twitter) and on Threads. Some are sharing the first song they listened to on the platform as well as how many minutes total they've spent listening. We're still waiting for further comment from Spotify, as it's been several hours since initial confirmation that the service was aware of some issues.

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2026-05-13 06:04:41.040072

Britain Has Had 5 Leaders in a Decade. Is It About to Get Another?

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have been spotted together in Montreal. The pair have been dating for more than a year. The couple split in February, but a source said it was amicable. The singer has a history of unexpected pairings and rom-coms. She has also dated other stars, including Justin Bieber.

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2026-05-13 06:04:53.017568

Catherine, Princess of Wales, to Visit Italy

Catherine, Princess of Wales, visits Italy in first overseas royal trip since cancer treatment. The trip to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia is in a personal landmark in her recovery from cancer. The two-day tour focused on early childhood education will undoubtedly receive widespread media attention. The visit is described as “an important step in the Princess’ recovery journey”

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2026-05-13 06:05:27.573196

Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding

Cost of Iran war has reached $29 billion, Pentagon officials say. Acting Defense Department Comptroller Jules Hurst III told the House Armed Services Committee. The estimated cost of the U.S.-Israeli military action against the Islamic regime has increased by $4 billion since an earlier estimate he delivered April 29.

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2026-05-13 06:05:42.942437

Jensen Huang joins Trump's China trip after the U.S. president called the Nvidia CEO

N Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will join President Donald Trump during his visit to Beijing. The trip could yield results in the tech giant's long-stalled effort to sell its powerful H200 AI chips to local customers. Nvidia's Huang joins Trump's China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal.

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2026-05-13 06:05:55.841375

Marty Makary, Trump’s F.D.A. Commissioner, Resigns After Weeks of Pressure

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns from his position. Makary's tenure was marked by upheaval at the agency as it underwent mass layoffs and many senior career officials resigned or were forced out. The President called Makary a “hard worker, who was respected by all, and will go on to have an outstanding career in Medicine”

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2026-05-13 06:06:17.199439

United Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract with 31% raises this summer

United Airlines' flight attendants’ union announced Tuesday that it ratified a new five-year labor contract that includes a 31% pay increase. The deal would give United flight attendants their first raises in nearly six years. The Chicago-based carrier’s most senior crew members will be earning more than $100 per hour in just a few years.

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2026-05-13 06:06:42.265351

Iran Says It Is Reviewing a U.S. Proposal to End the War

South Carolina senators expressed concerns that redistricting could backfire, resulting in losses to Democrats. The state House had voted in favor of letting lawmakers return after the regular session ends this week to consider redistricting. President Donald Trump had urged South Carolina to redraw its congressional districts ahead of the November elections.

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