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The Buffalo mass shooting suspect had plans to 'continue his rampage' after killing 10 people at a grocery in a mostly Black area, police say - CNN
The Buffalo mass shooting suspect had plans to 'continue his rampage' after killing 10 people at a grocery in a mostly Black area, police say CNNMass shooting at Buffalo supermarket was a racist hate crime, police say CNNBuffalo's Black community stunned after being visited by 'evil' Reuters.comGovernor calls out social media after attack in Buffalo 13WHAM-TVThe extreme-right theory helped […]
Northern Ireland: PM meets Stormont parties to avert crisis - BBC
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Ukraine’s Military Regains Ground in Northeast, Targets Another Russian River Crossing - The Wall Street Journal
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Ukraine can win this war, NATO chief says; Finland and Sweden move to join military alliance - CNBC
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The Fed's delayed inflation response was a mistake, says former Chair Ben Bernanke - CNBC Television
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Ukraine live updates: Sweden weighs NATO; McDonald's will leave Russia - USA TODAY
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Here's how the 'Doctor Strange' Illuminati death scene came to life May 16, 2022
Director Sam Raimi and writer Michael Waldron discuss the Illuminati scene from "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."
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Johnny Depp, Amber Heard and other highlights from Selena Gomez's 'SNL' episode May 15, 2022
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's defamation trial was parodied during the latest episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' hosted by Selena Gomez.
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Concertgoers trampled amid false report of gunfire at Lovers & Friends music festival May 15, 2022
Las Vegas police said there was 'no evidence of a shooting' at the Lovers & Friends music festival after a report of gunfire caused a panic.
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The rare films you shouldn't miss at the 2022 UCLA Festival of Preservation May 15, 2022
Betty White, Rod Serling, Harold Lloyd, 'All That Money Can Buy' and 'Force of Evil,' plus other picks for this year's Festival of Preservation.
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On the cusp of 80, Paul McCartney is still our most charming rock god May 14, 2022
The two-and-a-half-hour SoFi Stadium concert, featuring a generous helping of Beatles songs, was McCartney's first area show since 2019.
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Trans fans praise Kendrick Lamar for his 'allyship and activism' on new 'Auntie Diaries' track May 14, 2022
On 'Auntie Diaries,' Lamar explores his relationship with his trans relatives 'in a way that holds truth... to the transphobia and homophobia in hip-hop.'
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At the Cruel World festival, artists and fans relive and revive the '80s May 14, 2022
The Times' Randall Roberts, Suzy Exposito and Nate Jackson braved the heat in Pasadena for blasts from the new wave and goth-rock past.
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How does Disneyland rate a year after its COVID-era reopening? May 14, 2022
The Disneyland Resort reopened a year ago after an extended pandemic-forced closure. What's changed? We rate the new ticket system, the wait times, the food and more.
Todd Martens
Indian action blockbuster 'RRR' roars back to theaters for one-night event May 14, 2022
An innovative grass-roots effort will bring India's blockbuster action hit 'RRR' back to theaters for one night on June 1.
Jen Yamato
Why A Noise Within built an onstage pool for its latest play, 'Metamorphoses' May 14, 2022
A look at 'Metamorphoses,' the ambitious new production from A Noise Within that re-examines Greek myths, and the logistics of building a body of water on a small stage.
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Northern Ireland: PM meets Stormont parties to avert crisis May 16, 2022
The government is poised to introduce legislation to override parts of the Brexit deal on Northern Ireland.
Actress Zara Phythian and husband jailed for child sex offences May 16, 2022
Zara Phythian - who appeared in Doctor Strange - abused a girl with husband Victor Marke.
Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss on booing of national anthem at FA Cup final May 16, 2022
Jurgen Klopp says the booing of the national anthem by Liverpool fans before their FA Cup final victory against Chelsea is “not something I enjoyed”.
Foreign aid: UK changes strategy to focus on overseas projects May 16, 2022
A new strategy cutting funding to the UN is more focused on trade than poverty relief, charities say.
McDonald's to leave Russia for good after 30 years May 16, 2022
The chain opened in Moscow in 1990 as the Soviet Union was opening its economy to Western brands.
Racism in football: 'Hate alive and well' in game says anti-racism charity Kick It Out May 16, 2022
Incidents at Premier League matches on Sunday show "hate is alive and well within football", says anti-racism charity Kick It Out.
Pinned down by Russian fire in key frontline village May 16, 2022
Correspondent Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway visit the edge of Izyum, where Russians are concentrated.
Diesel prices reach record of over £1.80 a litre May 16, 2022
The RAC says prices rose to just over £1.80 a litre after the previous record was set in March.
Coleen Rooney says text from Rebekah Vardy raised suspicions May 16, 2022
Coleen Rooney is giving evidence on day five of a libel case brought by Rebekah Vardy.
Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion May 16, 2022
Russian forces making slow progress around Ukraine's eastern Donbas region amid strong Ukrainian resistance.

In Jan. 6 Audio, Sen. Lindsey Graham Says Biden Will Be 'The Best Person To Have' In Charge May 11, 2022
"I mean, how mad can you get at Joe Biden?” the senator asked in the leaked recording.
Esper Says Trump Asked About Shooting Missiles Into Mexico To Target Drug Labs May 6, 2022
“No one would know it was us,” the former president said, according to an upcoming memoir written by the former Pentagon chief.
Rep. Lauren Boebert Says She Wrote A Book And Twitter Users Are Absolutely Baffled May 5, 2022
The far-right lawmaker's history of botching both spelling and facts has many wondering just what's in her book.
Jared Kushner's White House Memoir Slated For August Release May 2, 2022
The son-in-law and former adviser to President Donald Trump will be the first Trump family member to publish a book about his time in the administration.
Trump’s Surreal White House Stash Room Detailed In New Book April 29, 2022
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy revealed the strange room former President Donald Trump had right next to the Oval Office.
Tennessee Republican Suggests Books Deemed Inappropriate Should Be Burned April 28, 2022
Republicans also advanced legislation Wednesday that would place more scrutiny over what books are placed in public schools libraries.
I'm An Author And A Trans Woman. Here’s Why I Won’t Stop Telling Our Stories. April 27, 2022
"There are vanishingly few books by trans women even now."
Florida Atheist Uses State's New Book-Banning Law To Object To The Bible April 27, 2022
“If they’re gonna ban books, then the whole library should be in play," Chaz Stevens told the Miami New Times.
Stephen King's ‘Scariest Work Yet’ Might Be This Ridiculous Microwave Recipe April 22, 2022
The internet is in “misery” after the horror legend shared the recipe on Twitter.
GOP Lawmaker's Basic Numbers Gaffe Reignites Mockery Of Math Book Bans April 20, 2022
According to Arizona Rep. Debbie Lesko, 1 billion migrants were apprehended at the southern border in the past six months.

Our Favorite Audiophile-Grade Gear for Serious Listening May 16, 2022
Ready to get the best sound quality of your life? From speakers and headphones to streaming amps, here are our favorite tools for gold-plated listening.
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Slow Internet? Here’s How to Run a Wi-Fi Speed Check May 16, 2022
Diagnose connectivity issues on your computer, smartphone, or game console.
Reece Rogers
The Post-Roe Battleground for Abortion Pills Will Be Your Mailbox May 16, 2022
If regulation of abortion access falls to the states, it will unleash legal havoc over pregnancy-ending medications that are shipped across state lines.
Maryn McKenna
The Bad Times Are Coming for Startups May 16, 2022
A spate of layoffs is just the first sign of trouble for early-stage companies facing an economic downturn.
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Amazon Has Too Many Warehouses. Now Sellers Are Paying More May 16, 2022
Sellers keep getting hit with fee increases—at a time when shelves are sitting empty.
Chris Stokel-Walker
In Memoriam: Forgetting Your Password May 16, 2022
In our passwordless future, we'll lose the frustration—and freedom—of getting locked out.
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The Best Vinyl Accessories to Jazz Up Your Analog Audio May 15, 2022
From record cleaners to slip mats, these extras are for budding enthusiasts and die-hard collectors alike.
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How to Turn Any Document Into a PDF May 15, 2022
Master the file format that works everywhere and anywhere—even from your phone.
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If Tech Fails to Design for the Most Vulnerable, It Fails Us All May 15, 2022
Building around the so-called typical user is a dangerous mistake.
Afsaneh Rigot
Could Life Use a Longer Genetic Code? Maybe, but It’s Unlikely May 15, 2022
In theory, the building blocks of life are possible with a more expansive code than three-letter codons. New work shows that would be a challenge.
Yasemin Saplakoglu