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White House touts U.S.-China trade and industry package after Trump’s Beijing visit, but many pledges lack public confirmation
After President Trump's Beijing visit, the White House announced trade, farm and supply-chain commitments — but most lack independent Chinese or contract confirmation. ...Read more
How a KelpDAO rsETH Exploit Knocked Aave From the Top of DeFi TVL Rankings
An April rsETH exploit routed stolen tokens into Aave, triggering risk controls and a 44% drop in Aave's TVL as Lido reclaimed the top spot. ...Read more
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo and Uganda a global public health emergency
WHO on May 17 declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province, DR Congo, with confirmed cases in Uganda, a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. ...Read more
Best Buy Affiliate Emails Suggest GTA VI Physical Pre‑Orders May Start May 18 — Unconfirmed
Best Buy affiliate emails suggest physical pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI could open May 18–21, but Rockstar and Best Buy haven’t confirmed. ...Read more
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Hits East-Southeast of Barbuda; No Major Damage Reported
A magnitude 6.0 quake struck 70 km ESE of Codrington, Barbuda on Saturday; USGS PAGER green alert and no tsunami or major damage reported. ...Read more
THORChain Confirms Exploit, Opens Claims Portal; Announces ~$10M Treasury Refund
THORChain confirmed a cross-chain exploit affecting 12,847 wallets, opened a claims portal and announced a roughly $10M treasury-backed refund as probes continue. ...Read more
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Infrastructure in Southern Lebanon as U.S.-Mediated Ceasefire Is Extended
Israel struck Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon as U.S.-mediated talks extended an April ceasefire by 45 days; UNIFIL warned of drone incidents. ...Read more
Five unions begin strike at Long Island Rail Road, threatening service for nearly 300,000 riders
Five-union strike at the Long Island Rail Road began May 16, risking a shutdown of the commuter system that carries nearly 300,000 daily riders. ...Read more
Mets' Clay Holmes Fractures Right Fibula After 111.1 mph Comebacker in Subway Series Loss
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured right fibula after taking a 111.1 mph comebacker in Friday's loss to the Yankees, likely sidelining him long-term. ...Read more
Pistons Force Game 7, Beat Cavaliers 115-94 in Game 6
Detroit beat Cleveland 115-94 in Game 6, outscoring the Cavs 61-43 after halftime to even the series 3-3 and force a Game 7 in Detroit. ...Read more
Texas Children’s Hospital to Stop Puberty Blockers for Minors, Agrees to $10M Settlement With DOJ
DOJ says Texas Children’s will stop puberty blockers and hormones for minors, pay $10M over billing claims and fund a detransition clinic in the first settlement of its probe. ...Read more
California Panel Advances Bill Requiring Refunds or Offline Versions After Paid Game Server Shutdowns
AB 1921 would require publishers to give 60 days' notice and offer playable offline versions or full refunds for paid games sold in California after server shutdowns. ...Read more
Federal Reserve Terminates 2023 Cease-and-Desist Order on UBS and Credit Suisse
The Federal Reserve terminated its July 2023 cease-and-desist order related to the Archegos losses, closing a public enforcement case involving UBS and Credit Suisse. ...Read more