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Ukraine says Russia launches "massive and virtually nonstop" strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 24 - CBS News
Ukraine says Russia launches "massive and virtually nonstop" strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 24  CBS NewsRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 14, 2026  Institute for the Study of WarDeath toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24  AP NewsRussia hammers Ukraine in biggest ...[read more]

Starbucks to lay off 300 U.S. employees, shutter some regional support offices - CNBC
Starbucks to lay off 300 U.S. employees, shutter some regional support offices  CNBCStarbucks continues layoffs, cuts hundreds of support roles across U.S.  The Seattle TimesSchultz says Mayor Wilson ‘vilifies employers.’ Do Seattle voters agree?  KING5.comStarbucks to Layoff 300 Corporate Worker...[read more]

Live Updates: Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans at all" as Trump says "we control" the Strait of Hormuz - CBS News
Live Updates: Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans at all" as Trump says "we control" the Strait of Hormuz  CBS NewsPentagon considering renaming Iran war ‘Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire collapses  NBC NewsU.S. Might Restart Strikes on Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn  The New York TimesTrump weighs ...[read more]

Poland scrambles to respond after Pentagon ditches troop deployment plan - politico.eu
Poland scrambles to respond after Pentagon ditches troop deployment plan  politico.eu‘No idea it was coming’: Pentagon officials stunned by Hegseth decision on troops in Poland  PoliticoU.S. scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland  NBC NewsTrump is cutting the numbers of US troops in Europe. ...[read more]

Trump China visit live: US president says a lot of problems ‘settled’, as he meets with Xi on final day of summit - The Guardian
Trump China visit live: US president says a lot of problems ‘settled’, as he meets with Xi on final day of summit  The Guardian‘For Example, Putin’: How Xi Used a Private Garden Walk to Charm Trump  The New York TimesIn pageantry and politics, China summit yields Xi’s goal — equal footing with U....[read more]

The perfect commuter bike? Velotric’s Discover 3 makes its case. - Ars Technica
The perfect commuter bike? Velotric’s Discover 3 makes its case.  Ars Technica[read more]

5 things to hate about Lions 2026 schedule - Pride Of Detroit
5 things to hate about Lions 2026 schedule  Pride Of DetroitDetroit Lions schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions  ESPNDetroit Lions fans react to 2026 NFL schedule reveal  Yahoo Sports2026 NFL International Games Schedule Released  NFL OperationsAll the Detroit Lions 2026 schedule news, leaks, rum...[read more]

'Is God Is' is a ferocious, timely tale of misogyny — and revenge - NPR
'Is God Is' is a ferocious, timely tale of misogyny — and revenge  NPRIs God Is review: Aleshea Harris' revenge story deals in duality  Roger Ebert‘The nuance of being a Black woman in America’: Is God Is turns righteous rage into gory horror  The Guardian‘Is God Is’ Review: The Fires This Time  ...[read more]

Bill Ackman built Microsoft stake in first quarter during selloff, betting on AI and cloud growth - CNBC
Bill Ackman built Microsoft stake in first quarter during selloff, betting on AI and cloud growth  CNBCBillionaire investor Bill Ackman is suddenly bullish on OpenAI partner Microsoft  Yahoo FinanceAckman's Pershing Square takes stake in Microsoft, citing 'compelling' valuation  ReutersAckman rev...[read more]

“Do You Always Tell the Truth?”: Sam Altman Rests His Case in the OpenAI Trial. - The Ringer
“Do You Always Tell the Truth?”: Sam Altman Rests His Case in the OpenAI Trial.  The RingerOpenAI Trial Live Updates: Closing Arguments Begin in Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman Case  The New York TimesThe Real Losers of the Musk v. Altman Trial  WIREDMicrosoft Spent Over $100 Billion on OpenAI Partnersh...[read more]