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Putin to skip summit with Ukraine and send low-level negotiators - Axios
Putin to skip summit with Ukraine and send low-level negotiators AxiosPutin and Trump leave Zelenskyy in the dust, skipping peace talks in Turkey CNBCRussia-Ukraine Talks: Trump Keeps Door Open to Turkey Trip NewsweekUkrainians and Russians Are in Turkey but Will They Meet? The New York TimesRefusing to Meet Zelensky, Putin Sends Junior Team for Talks With Ukraine WSJ
Jaylen Brown, Celtics show championship grit in Game 5 win over Knicks: Takeaways - Boston.com
Jaylen Brown, Celtics show championship grit in Game 5 win over Knicks: Takeaways Boston.comRefocused Celtics lean on D, Kornet to stay alive ESPNKnicks vs. Celtics: Derrick White, Luke Kornet keep Boston alive, force Game 6 with 127-102 win Yahoo SportsNBA playoffs takeaways: Timberwolves eliminate Warriors, Celtics extend series vs. Knicks The New York TimesKeys to the Game: Celtics 127, […]
Cassie testifies on Kid Cudi relationship and alleged violence during Diddy trial - The Washington Post
Cassie testifies on Kid Cudi relationship and alleged violence during Diddy trial The Washington PostSean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Prosecution concludes direct questioning of Cassie Ventura in federal sex trafficking case. Cross examination will begin tomorrow. YahooMay 14, 2025 - Day 3 of testimony in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial CNNCassie Testifies She Dreaded 'Freak Offs' — […]
Gaza Hospital Strike Draws New Attention to Israel’s Medical Facility Attacks - The New York Times
Gaza Hospital Strike Draws New Attention to Israel’s Medical Facility Attacks The New York TimesIsrael targets Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in hospital strike in Gaza, sources say CNNVideo shows moment Israeli missile hits Gaza hospital Al JazeeraNext in line? The Hamas commander poised to succeed Sinwar YnetnewsHamas Rafah brigade commander probably killed in IDF strike on Sinwar The Jerusalem Post
Harvard's 'cheap' copy of the Magna Carta turned out be from 1300 - NBC News
Harvard's 'cheap' copy of the Magna Carta turned out be from 1300 NBC NewsHarvard cut-price Magna Carta 'copy' now believed genuine BBCHarvard Law Paid $27 for a Copy of Magna Carta. Surprise! It’s an Original. The New York TimesIn Harvard’s archives, British scholars find a lost Magna Carta The Washington PostHarvard’s unofficial copy of Magna Carta is actually an […]
Missouri voters to be asked to undo abortion protections passed last year - The Washington Post
Missouri voters to be asked to undo abortion protections passed last year The Washington PostMissouri Republican legislators approve ballot item that would again ban most abortions STLPRMissouri lawmakers seek to repeal abortion-rights amendment approved by voters last year CBS NewsAbortion will go back on Missouri ballot in Republican effort to reinstate ban Kansas City StarMissouri Lawmakers to Put Abortion […]

YouTube will air its first exclusive NFL game from Brazil May 14, 2025
The NFL Week 1 meeting between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs will stream for free.
Stephen Battaglio
Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise proves you can rock the boat May 14, 2025
This punk rock cruise set sail from Miami on May 9-13 via Norwegian Cruise Lines' Norwegian Gem, featuring featured a diverse array of SoCal-based bands, including Social Distortion, L7, Rocket from the Crypt, the Lords of Altamont and the Dollyrots.
Jim Ruland
In first 'Ironheart' trailer, Riri Williams is ready to build something iconic May 14, 2025
Riri Williams doesn't have time for doubters in the first 'Ironheart' trailer, where the young genius declares she wants to build something 'iconic.'
Tracy Brown
AMC is introducing huge Wednesday ticket discounts. Will it increase attendance? May 14, 2025
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. said it will offer a 50% discount on adult evening-priced movie tickets on Wednesdays starting July 9.
Samantha Masunaga
The Doors at 60: Surviving members and famous fans break down the greatness of iconic L.A. band May 14, 2025
To commemorate the Doors' milestone anniversary, we spoke to living members John Densmore and Robby Krieger as well as Carlos Santana, Bootsy Collins, Exene Cervenka, Chuck D and more.
Steve Baltin
Has Anna Camp finally found a pitch-perfect partner? She's dating Jade Whipkey May 14, 2025
Anna Camp is dating a woman, Jade Whipkey. The two joked in a TikTok video that they expect nothing from a guy on a first date except that he not be there.
Christie D'Zurilla
Robert Benton, Oscar-winning 'Kramer vs. Kramer' filmmaker and screenwriter, dies at 92 May 14, 2025
Robert Benton, filmmaker who overcame childhood dyslexia and became an Oscar-winning director known for 'Kramer vs. Kramer' and 'Bonnie and Clyde,' has died.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Disney parks boss Josh D'Amaro touts Mouse House bona fides as succession chatter rages May 14, 2025
Observers say D'Amaro's stock has risen as a possible successor for Disney CEO Bob Iger, who is expected to retire next year.
Meg James
Halle Bailey gets a restraining order against DDG, alleging physical and verbal abuse May 14, 2025
Halle Bailey gets a temporary restraining order against ex-boyfriend DDG, the father of their 1-year-old son Halo. The Twitch streamer has been abusive, she says.
Christie D'Zurilla
Could Esa-Pekka Salonen return to the L.A. Phil? Recent appearances raise hope May 14, 2025
Esa-Pekka Salonen's two-week stint conducting the L.A. Phil in exceptional Beethoven and Boulez performances spurs more hopeful talk that he might return as music director after Gustavo Dudamel departs.
Mark Swed

UK economy grew more than expected in first three months of the year May 15, 2025
The economy grew 0.7% between January and March, before UK and US tax rises were brought in during April.
Trump says India willing to charge 'no tariffs' on US goods May 15, 2025
Delhi has not commented yet, but India and the US are currently in talks to negotiate a trade agreement.
Chiefs to begin their 2025 NFL season in Brazil May 15, 2025
When does the NFL season start? Who is playing on Christmas Day? And when is the Super Bowl?
Three Maori MPs face suspension over 'intimidating' haka May 15, 2025
New Zealand's Maori Party says the recommendation is a "warning shot to all of us to fall in line".
BBC joins Gaza children as they are evacuated to Jordan for treatment May 15, 2025
The BBC's Fergal Keane accompanies children being evacuated from Gaza on their journey to Jordan.
Real identity of Diane killer 'was known on estates' May 15, 2025
A charity set up after Diane Sindall's murder was told by locals police had the wrong man.
Police going door-to-door in DNA hunt for parents of abandoned baby Elsa and siblings May 15, 2025
The search for parents of three newborn babies, all abandoned after birth, is focused on nearby houses.
Pubs to stay open late if England or Wales make women's Euros semi-finals May 15, 2025
England are defending champions while Wales have qualified for the first time.
The Papers: Jails 'on brink' and 'stalling' post-Brexit talks with Brussels May 15, 2025
Government plans to ease pressure on overcrowded prisons feature on several of Thursday's front pages.
Magna Carta 'copy' bought for $28 now believed to be genuine version May 15, 2025
Harvard Law School paid just $27 for the document, which UK academics now think is the real thing.

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Molly Higgins
Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2025) May 14, 2025
These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.
Kat Merck
SpaceX Tests Starship Fixes After Back-to-Back Failures May 14, 2025
The next Starship launch may come as soon as next week. A test of its Raptor engines suggests SpaceX has resolved the issues that plagued its recent flights.
Stephen Clark, Ars Technica
The EPA Is Giving Some Forever Chemicals a Pass May 14, 2025
Last year, the Biden administration set limits on PFAS in drinking water systems. Donald Trump’s EPA is planning to dramatically soften that rule.
Molly Taft
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Can’t Stop Talking About ‘White Genocide’ May 14, 2025
In response to X user queries about everything from sports to Medicaid cuts, the xAI chatbot inserted unrelated information about “white genocide” in South Africa.
Kylie Robison, Paige Oamek
The Internet’s Biggest-Ever Black Market Just Shut Down Amid a Telegram Purge May 14, 2025
Following a WIRED inquiry, Telegram banned thousands of accounts used for crypto-scam money laundering, including those of Haowang Guarantee, a black market that enabled over $27 billion in transactions.
Andy Greenberg
Microsoft Cuts Off Access to Bing Search Data as It Shifts Focus to Chatbots May 14, 2025
Microsoft is limiting access to tools that boosted its rivals, but larger customers like DuckDuckGo say they won’t be affected.
Paresh Dave
The Reason Murderbot’s Tone Feels Off May 14, 2025
Martha Wells’ book series uses wry humor to tell a story about artificial intelligence, humanity, and free will. The Apple TV+ adaptation tries to do the same—with mixed results.
Angela Watercutter
Violent Threats Against US Judges Are Skyrocketing Online May 14, 2025
Threatening social media posts targeting US judges have increased by more than 300 percent since last year, a new report shows.
David Gilbert
CFPB Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers May 14, 2025
Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data.
Dell Cameron, Dhruv Mehrotra