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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Thursday, May 21
US military surveillance blimp on loan to CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico

A U.S. military surveillance blimp on loan to border authorities broke loose during storms and crashed in Mexico, raising questions about equipment security and accountability.

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How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses

Trump's IRS settlement includes a clause that could exempt him, his family, and their businesses from future audits—a provision some lawmakers say violates federal law.

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The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment

Raúl Castro has been indicted for his role as armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles in 1996.

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US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

The U.S. has indicted Cuba's Raúl Castro on murder charges related to the 1996 downing of civilian planes, which Cuba dismisses as a political maneuver.

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Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns

The WHO warns that an Ebola vaccine could take nine months to develop as the death toll continues rising with 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases reported.

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Researchers say the Trump administration is finding new ways to punish science

Scientists report that despite federal funding restoration, the Trump administration continues to obstruct their access to grants, with visible impacts already emerging.

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Anthropic nears first quarterly profit, agrees to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion monthly for computing power

Anthropic is nearing its first quarterly profit while committing to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion monthly for computing power, signaling massive AI infrastructure investments.

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SpaceX IPO filing brings Musk's interplanetary ambitions to Wall Street

SpaceX has filed for a long-awaited IPO, bringing Elon Musk's ambitious space exploration vision and interplanetary goals to public markets.

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SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI

SpaceX's IPO filing reveals significant losses and Musk's continued control while the company increasingly bets its future on artificial intelligence capabilities.

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Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

Trump is preparing to sign an executive order on AI oversight as security concerns intensify among his supporters about the technology's risks.

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Duke University Plans a Data Center It Says Will Boost ‘Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability’

Duke University is building a data center that it claims will advance sustainability, though some faculty worry the energy demands could undermine climate commitments.

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Trump Officials, Billionaires and the Quiet Reshaping of America’s Public Lands

A land swap orchestrated by billionaires and Trump officials is raising concerns about how public lands will be managed and privatized under the current administration.

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U.N. General Assembly Embraces Court Opinion That Says Nations Have a Legal Obligation to Take Climate Action

The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to embrace a court opinion affirming nations' legal obligation to take climate action, with the U.S. among a small group of dissenters.

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Global wind and solar power outpace gas for first time in April, report shows

For the first time in April, global wind and solar power generation surpassed natural gas, marking a historic milestone in the clean energy transition.

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Top Climate Scientists Accuse the Livestock Industry of Pushing Fuzzy Math to Downplay its Climate Warming Emissions

Leading climate scientists are warning that the livestock industry is using accounting tricks to downplay methane emissions and weaken climate commitments.

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UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose

The U.N. backed an International Court of Justice climate opinion with overwhelming support, though the U.S. was among a handful of countries voting against it.

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EBSCO Information Services launches EBSCOhost AI Exchange to connect AI tools to trusted research

EBSCO launched EBSCOhost AI Exchange to connect AI systems directly to peer-reviewed scholarly content, ensuring AI-generated answers are grounded in verifiable sources.

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Old Dominion University selects OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as its library services platform

Old Dominion University has selected OCLC's WorldShare Management Services after a comprehensive review, upgrading its library systems infrastructure.

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Fayetteville State University and Taylor & Francis extend research impact through open access publishing

Fayetteville State University has secured a three-year open access partnership with Taylor & Francis, allowing researchers to publish in 2,500+ journals without paying article processing charges.

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Clarivate selected By Czech National Library of Technology to develop unified national library platform

The Czech National Library of Technology selected Clarivate for a ten-year cloud-based platform agreement, modernizing academic libraries across the Czech Republic.

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Republicans could drop $1 billion proposal to fund White House ballroom from immigration bill

Republicans are divided over whether to include $1 billion for White House renovations in an immigration enforcement bill, raising questions about priorities and feasibility.

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Some Republicans expected to oppose $1B request for Secret Service and ballroom

Some Republicans are resisting a proposal to allocate $1 billion for Secret Service and Trump's ballroom renovations within a reconciliation bill, signaling internal party divisions.

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Chuck Todd on what the tensions between Trump and his party means for his agenda

Political analyst Chuck Todd discusses what the growing tension between Trump and congressional Republicans means for the president's legislative agenda.

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Even as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats

Swing voters in North Carolina express frustration with Trump and the economy but aren't yet ready to abandon him or the Republican party as midterms approach.

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Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

Israel's far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir faces international condemnation, including from France and Italy, for video showing him taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists.

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Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges

An Austrian ex-intelligence officer has been found guilty of spying for Russia, reviving concerns about Austria's vulnerability to Russian espionage.

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AMD plans to invest over $10 billion across Taiwan's AI sector

AMD plans a substantial $10+ billion investment across Taiwan's AI sector, signaling major confidence in the region's technology future.

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OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says

OpenAI is reportedly targeting a rapid path to an initial public offering, seeking to capitalize on its prominent position in the AI boom.

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One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll

A Reuters poll shows that one in three Japanese firms are either already using or seriously considering AI robots, indicating rapid adoption in the region.

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Nvidia bets on new data center chips for growth as sales outlook tops estimates

Nvidia is betting on new data center chips to drive future growth, having just reported sales guidance that exceeded analyst expectations.

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As seas rise, where will Louisiana’s fishers go?

As sea levels rise, coastal Louisiana faces an existential crisis that threatens the livelihoods of commercial fishers and may force massive population displacement by century's end.

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Georgia’s PSC elections have become a referendum on energy prices

Georgia's Public Service Commission elections have become a proxy fight over energy prices and climate policy, with Democrats seeking their first seats in years.

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Corpus Christi Postpones Water Emergency to December as ‘Super El Niño’ Offers an End to Drought

Corpus Christi has postponed its water emergency to December as a "Super El Niño" brings temporary relief, but the city's long-term drought crisis remains unsolved.

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Clarence Thomas Against Progressivism—and Progressives

Justice Clarence Thomas recently articulated his view of progressivism—past and present—as fundamentally anti-American, signaling his opposition extends beyond contemporary politics.

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The Glorification of Mass Murder

Two teenagers carrying white-supremacist symbols opened fire at a San Diego mosque, killing three before one shot the other and himself, raising questions about radicalization and media coverage.

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The Price of Trump’s Primary Wins

Trump's recent victories over political opponents raise the question of whether the president is currently politically strong or weak, as mixed signals emerge from his party.

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The Real Reason Thomas Massie Lost

Representative Thomas Massie's ten-point loss in his Kentucky primary represents Trump's latest victory in a systematic revenge campaign against congressional Republicans who crossed him.

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Wednesday, May 20
Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal

While Russia and China displayed unity on the world stage during Putin's visit, a planned energy pipeline deal fell through, revealing limits to their alignment.

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Barney Frank: One of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86

Barney Frank, one of the first openly gay members of Congress and a prominent progressive voice for decades, has died at age 86.

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PM promises action on chemicals 43k times standard

The UK prime minister has pledged to investigate severe contamination of forever chemicals near a former RAF base, where levels are 43,000 times the standard.

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The Iran war is destroying oil demand. Could it also spark a shift to clean energy?

The Iran war has driven gas prices above $4.50 a gallon, prompting Americans to drive less and use public transit more—potentially accelerating interest in clean energy.

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Trump’s EPA vows to fight ‘forever chemicals’ by loosening regulations

Trump's EPA announced a plan to fight "forever chemicals" by loosening regulations, a counterintuitive approach that raises questions about enforcement and public health.

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Once a climate leader, Canada is now doubling down on oil

Canada, once a climate leader, is now doubling down on oil expansion under new Prime Minister Mark Carney, reversing the previous government's green commitments.

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US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions rise

Tracking data shows increased activity of U.S. Navy reconnaissance jets and drones near Cuba over the past week as regional tensions rise.

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Trump’s Iran War: America’s Loss Is China’s Win

The Atlantic's David Frum examines how Trump's Iran war has destabilized oil markets, shifting geopolitical advantage toward China while disrupting American energy security.

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Why Thomas Massie Thought He Was Different

Thomas Massie believed his strong local support and policy independence insulated him from Trump's political vengeance, but his primary defeat proved that calculation wrong.

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My Son’s Hockey Team and the Crisis of American Resentment

A senator's reflection on his son's competitive hockey league reveals how elite youth sports culture has become a flashpoint for American resentment and class anxiety.

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The Book That Plunges You Into Messy American History

A new book explores how the concept of loyalty has confounded American governance across administrations, tracing its historical role and contemporary confusion.

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