Microsoft to Lay Off 6,000 Employees in Strategic Shift Toward AI

Microsoft cuts 6,000 jobs in global restructuring to strengthen AI focus amid strong earnings. ...Read more

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Hamas Releases Israeli-American Soldier Edan Alexander Amid Trump's Middle East Tour

Hamas frees Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander; release may impact Trump's Middle East tour and Israeli-Palestinian talks. ...Read more

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OCC Reinstates Automatic Bank Merger Approvals, Easing Regulatory Path

US loosens bank merger rules, revoking 2024's strict scrutiny, aiming to ease operations but stirs consumer concerns. ...Read more

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Texas Heat Wave Breaks Records, Underscores Climate Change Impacts

Texas faces an early, intense heat wave with record temperatures, highlighting climate change and stressing power grids. ...Read more

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U.S. Department of Education Layoffs Threaten Civil Rights Enforcement

Massive staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Education raise concerns over civil rights enforcement in education. ...Read more

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Metropolitan Museum of Art to Reopen Michael C. Rockefeller Wing After Comprehensive Renovation

The Met Museum will unveil the renovated Michael C. Rockefeller Wing on May 31, 2025, featuring arts from Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania. ...Read more

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Texas Heat Wave Shatters Records, Tests Power Grid and Public Preparedness

Unprecedented mid-May temperatures in Texas strain the power grid and pose public health risks. ...Read more

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Larry Fink Highlights Global Financial Inertia at Saudi-US Investment Forum

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink addresses global financial caution and investment strategies amid economic uncertainties. ...Read more

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PKK Disbands After Four Decades, Paving Way for Peace in Turkey

The PKK ends its conflict with Turkey after 40 years, marking a potential path to peace and stability in the region. ...Read more

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U.S. Faces Major Measles Outbreak: Over 1,000 Cases Across 11 States

The U.S. grapples with a major measles outbreak, with over 1,000 cases and three confirmed deaths, emphasizing the need for vaccination. ...Read more

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Synchrotron X-ray Technology Unlocks Secrets of Insect Evolution

Revolutionary X-ray use at Diamond Light Source offers new insights into insect anatomy and evolutionary history, aiding conservation. ...Read more

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Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Amid Trade Uncertainties

Fed holds rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% amid US-China trade developments and economic uncertainties. ...Read more

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U.S. and China Agree to Temporary Tariff Reductions, Easing Trade Tensions

U.S. and China cut tariffs in a 90-day truce, boosting global markets and trade talks. ...Read more

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US and China Agree to Reduce Tariffs, Easing Trade Tensions

US and China reduce tariffs, signaling a temporary de-escalation in trade war, boosting global markets. Long-term impact remains uncertain. ...Read more

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Denver City Council Approves $70 Million Women's Soccer Stadium Plan

Denver approves $70M plan for women's soccer stadium, boosting economic potential despite budget concerns. ...Read more

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