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arts

Frisco Voters Reject $160 Million Arts Center Bond, Halts Plans for Cultural Landmark

Frisco voters halt $160M bond for arts center, raising future cultural development questions. City to decide post-election. ...Read more

#frisco, #artscenter, #bondvote, #culturaldevelopment, #localnews

politics

International Tribunal Initiated to Prosecute Russia for Invasion of Ukraine

Nearly 40 nations endorse a tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for aggression in Ukraine, marking a key moment in international justice. ...Read more

#internationaltribunal, #ukraine, #russia, #crimeofaggression

world

Historic First: American Cleric Robert Francis Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV

Robert Francis Prevost becomes first American elected pope, marking a historic Catholic Church milestone with global implications. ...Read more

#catholicchurch, #popeleoXIV, #americanpope, #vatican, #religion

industry

BP Faces Takeover Interest from Major Energy Giants Amid Share Price Decline

BP becomes a takeover target for energy giants like Shell and Exxon amid declining share prices and past liabilities. ...Read more

#bp, #oil, #acquisition, #energy, #takeover

world

Bill Gates Pledges Entire Fortune to Global Health Amid U.S. Funding Cuts

Bill Gates will donate $200 billion to global health by 2045 amid U.S. funding cuts impacting WHO and global health progress. ...Read more

#billgates, #globalhealth, #usfundingcuts, #who, #philantropy

industry

Capital One to Acquire Discover Financial Services in Landmark $35.3 Billion Deal

Capital One's $35B acquisition of Discover, approved by U.S. regulators, to become top U.S. credit card issuer. ...Read more

#capitalone, #discover, #banking, #merger, #creditcards

world

EU Announces €500 Million Fund to Attract Top Researchers Amid U.S. Policy Shifts

The EU unveils a €500M package to attract global researchers, responding to recent U.S. science policy changes under Trump. ...Read more

#eu, #researchfunding, #trumpadministration, #sciencepolicy

science

Global Temperatures Surpass Paris Agreement 1.5°C Threshold, Urgent Action Needed

Global temperatures rise past 1.5°C threshold, calling for urgent climate action. Experts warn of severe environmental impacts. ...Read more

#climatechange, #globalwarming, #environment

technology

GMV Unveils LUPIN: Revolutionizing Lunar Navigation

Spanish tech firm GMV launches LUPIN, a revolutionary lunar navigation system, advancing Moon exploration under ESA's Moonlight program. ...Read more

#technology, #space, #lunar, #navigation, #GMV

arts

Lady Gaga Draws Record-Breaking Crowd at Copacabana Beach Concert

Lady Gaga's free concert attracts 2.1 million attendees at Brazil's Copacabana Beach, marking a new record for a solo female artist's performance. ...Read more

#ladygaga, #concert, #brazil, #copacabana, #music

industry

Crown Estate Approves 4.7 GW Offshore Wind Expansion, Boosting UK Energy Goals

UK advances to 50 GW offshore wind target with new 4.7 GW approval, despite economic and logistical hurdles. ...Read more

#offshorewind, #renewableenergy, #ukenergy, #climateaction

world

China Stands Firm Amid Rising U.S. Tariffs, Eyes Trade Diversification

China asserts resilience against U.S. tariffs, boosts rural initiatives and trade with Southeast Asia. Upcoming Geneva talks offer hope for resolution. ...Read more

#china, #us, #tradewar, #tariffs, #economy

politics

Portugal's Political Crossroads: Snap Election Called Amidst Scandal and Instability

Portugal heads to polls on May 18 after government collapse; scandal and political rifts challenge stability. ...Read more

#portugal, #election, #politics, #scandal, #immigration

industry

Panasonic Announces 10,000 Job Cuts Following Profit Decline

Panasonic to cut 10,000 jobs amid profit slump, focusing on EV battery growth. ...Read more

#panasonic, #layoffs, #evbatteries, #restructuring, #profitdecline

technology

5G Network Slicing Unleashes Tailored Connectivity Solutions by 2025

Telecoms leverage 5G slicing for customized virtual networks, enhancing public safety and digital inclusion. ...Read more

#5g, #networks, #technology, #publicsafety