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NYT Connections #1069 Stuns Players with NBA Legends and Tricky Dog Homophones on May 15, 2026

NYT Connections #1069 Stuns Players with NBA Legends and Tricky Dog Homophones on May 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Word game enthusiasts grappled with clever categories and a particularly devious purple group Friday as The New York Times Connections...

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International Business Times

Joe Green

AT&T Down for Hundreds on May 15 2026 as Wireless and Internet Disruptions Hit Users

NEW YORK — AT&T customers across multiple states reported widespread service disruptions Friday, with hundreds of subscribers unable to make...

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International Business Times

Joe Green

Price: When did pollies’ taking the piss become a national sport?

Price: When did pollies’ taking the piss become a national sport?
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Herald Sun

Steve Price

Daraxonrasib Sparks Hope and Demand Surge for Deadly Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Daraxonrasib Sparks Hope and Demand Surge for Deadly Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

NEW YORK — An experimental drug showing dramatic potential to extend survival for patients with one of the deadliest forms of cancer is generating...

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International Business Times

Jerry thompson

Nancy Guthrie Update: Khloé Kardashian Fuels Nancy Guthrie Conspiracy Theories with Podcast Bombshell

LOS ANGELES — Khloé Kardashian has thrust herself into the center of one of 2026's most haunting true-crime mysteries, openly questioning...

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International Business Times

Jason Taylor

Starmer, Burnham, Farage, Polanski: they make a week in politics feel like an eternity in Hades

Starmer, Burnham, Farage, Polanski: they make a week in politics feel like an eternity in Hades

On the basis that you’re never too cooked to get a new catchphrase, Keir Starmer has repeatedly warned this week that we are in a “battle for the...

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The Guardian

Marina Hyde

Elon Musk's 'True' Reply to Jensen Huang Friendship Post Goes Massively Viral

AUSTIN, Texas — Elon Musk offered a simple yet powerful affirmation Friday, replying "True" to a viral X post declaring that "the...

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International Business Times

George anton

Google Nest Down? Widespread App and Device Issues Hit Smart Homes on May 15

Google Nest Down? Widespread App and Device Issues Hit Smart Homes on May 15

NEW YORK — Google Nest users across the United States and parts of Europe reported significant disruptions Friday as the popular smart home platform...

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International Business Times

Joe Green

‘I probably don’t want to leave’: Trump gushes over China during tiptoe among the trees

‘I probably don’t want to leave’: Trump gushes over China during tiptoe among the trees

Eager to announce “wins” from his Beijing visit, Donald Trump said “some fantastic trade deals” had been struck, as he touted his strong...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Lisa Visentin

‘I probably don’t want to leave’: Trump gushes over China during tiptoe among the trees

‘I probably don’t want to leave’: Trump gushes over China during tiptoe among the trees

Eager to announce “wins” from his Beijing visit, Donald Trump said “some fantastic trade deals” had been struck, as he touted his strong...

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WA Today

Lisa Visentin

Forget looksmaxxing. We’ve moved onto deathmaxxing

Forget looksmaxxing. We’ve moved onto deathmaxxing

We’re seeing a resurgence of people doing things that are bad for them. What’s going on?

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Brisbane Times

Sarah Berry

Forget looksmaxxing. We’ve moved onto deathmaxxing

Forget looksmaxxing. We’ve moved onto deathmaxxing

We’re seeing a resurgence of people doing things that are bad for them. What’s going on?

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The Age

Sarah Berry

‘I probably don’t want to leave’: Trump gushes over China during tiptoe among the trees

‘I probably don’t want to leave’: Trump gushes over China during tiptoe among the trees

Eager to announce “wins” from his Beijing visit, Donald Trump said “some fantastic trade deals” had been struck, as he touted his strong...

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Brisbane Times

Lisa Visentin

Australia got addicted to political beheadings. Ten years on, is the UK following suit?

Australia got addicted to political beheadings. Ten years on, is the UK following suit?

Such is the public revulsion for Keir Starmer, Britain is on the brink of surpassing Australia’s record for ousting PMs.

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The Age

Nick Bryant

(VIDEO) Drake Surprise-Drops Triple Albums Including 'Iceman' on May 15 Frenzy

(VIDEO) Drake Surprise-Drops Triple Albums Including 'Iceman' on May 15 Frenzy

TORONTO — Drake delivered a seismic shock to the music industry Friday, releasing not one but three new albums simultaneously as his long-awaited...

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International Business Times

Jason Taylor

Elon Musk vs Jensen Huang 2026: Who Is the Superior Entrepreneur and CEO?

Elon Musk vs Jensen Huang 2026: Who Is the Superior Entrepreneur and CEO?

AUSTIN, Texas — In the high-stakes arena of global technology, few rivalries capture the imagination like the contrast between Elon Musk and Jensen...

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International Business Times

George anton

Scottie Scheffler Poised to Dominate 2026 PGA Championship as Heavy Favorite at Aronimink

Scottie Scheffler Poised to Dominate 2026 PGA Championship as Heavy Favorite at Aronimink

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters the final rounds of the 2026 PGA Championship as the overwhelming favorite to claim his...

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International Business Times

Chris Walker

(VIDEO) Brandon Clarke, Beloved Grizzlies Forward, Dies at 29 "Career Defined by Resilience and Joy"

(VIDEO) Brandon Clarke, Beloved Grizzlies Forward, Dies at 29

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Brandon Clarke, the energetic forward who spent all seven of his NBA seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies and became a fan favorite...

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International Business Times

Chris Walker

Colbert and Letterman Hurl Late Show Furniture Off Ed Sullivan Theater in Bittersweet Sendoff

Colbert and Letterman Hurl Late Show Furniture Off Ed Sullivan Theater in Bittersweet Sendoff

NEW YORK — In a fittingly chaotic farewell to a 33-year late-night institution, Stephen Colbert and David Letterman climbed to the roof of the Ed...

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International Business Times

Jason Taylor

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni $60M Legal Battle Takes Heavy Toll on Both Stars

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni $60M Legal Battle Takes Heavy Toll on Both Stars

NEW YORK — The high-profile $60 million legal war between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has taken a serious emotional and professional toll on...

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International Business Times

Jason Taylor

Albo’s housing tax changes put Libs in political corner

Albo’s housing tax changes put Libs in political corner

Due to the technical or legal reasons, readability mode is not available for this article. Thank you for your kind understanding.

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The Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph Author

(VIDEO) PlayStation 6 Rumors 2026: Sony Eyes 2028-2029 Launch Amid RAM Crisis and AI Features

NEW YORK — Speculation about Sony's next-generation console is intensifying in mid-2026, with the PlayStation 6 widely expected to launch in...

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International Business Times

George anton

SK Hynix vs Samsung 2026: AI HBM Leader Edges Samsung in Best Stock Buy

SK Hynix vs Samsung 2026: AI HBM Leader Edges Samsung in Best Stock Buy

SEOUL — Investors weighing Samsung Electronics against SK Hynix for 2026 portfolios face a classic choice between diversified stability and...

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International Business Times

Tony Jackson

10 Best FTSE 100 Stocks To Buy In 2026 As Analysts Highlight Defence, Pharma And Banking Resilience

10 Best FTSE 100 Stocks To Buy In 2026 As Analysts Highlight Defence, Pharma And Banking Resilience

LONDON — Investors seeking exposure to the UK's blue-chip index in the second half of 2026 are turning to a mix of defensive giants, commodity...

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International Business Times

Mike clair

Top 5 NBA Trade Rumors Heating Up This Offseason as Giannis Dominates Buzz

Top 5 NBA Trade Rumors Heating Up This Offseason as Giannis Dominates Buzz

NEW YORK — With the 2025-26 NBA season wrapped for most teams and the draft combine underway, the rumor mill is spinning at full speed as front...

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International Business Times

Chris Walker

Spotify Down Again: Drake's Triple Album Frenzy Crashes Service for Thousands on May 15

Spotify Down Again: Drake's Triple Album Frenzy Crashes Service for Thousands on May 15

NEW YORK — Spotify users around the globe encountered widespread disruptions Friday as the music streaming giant struggled under massive traffic...

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International Business Times

George anton

Australia got addicted to political beheadings. Ten years on, is the UK following suit?

Australia got addicted to political beheadings. Ten years on, is the UK following suit?

Such is the public revulsion for Keir Starmer, Britain is on the brink of surpassing Australia’s record for ousting PMs.

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WA Today

Nick Bryant

Warren Buffett Stephen Curry Charity Lunch Auction Smashes Records with $11.5 Million Bid

Warren Buffett Stephen Curry Charity Lunch Auction Smashes Records with $11.5 Million Bid

OMAHA, Neb. — A once-in-a-lifetime private lunch with Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry fetched a staggering $9 million bid —...

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International Business Times

Tony Jackson

Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens in May 2026 as Middle East War Threatens Diesel Lifeline

Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens in May 2026 as Middle East War Threatens Diesel Lifeline

SYDNEY — Australia's fuel supply remains under severe strain in mid-May 2026 as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt...

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International Business Times

Tony Jackson

Millions Solve 'CREED' as Wordle #1791 Delivers Faith-Themed Challenge on May 15, 2026

Millions Solve 'CREED' as Wordle #1791 Delivers Faith-Themed Challenge on May 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Wordle enthusiasts across the globe converged on a single solution Friday as The New York Times' daily puzzle No. 1791 delivered...

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International Business Times

Joe Green

Forget the three-term project now: crisis-hit Labour needs a one-term mindset and priorities to match

Forget the three-term project now: crisis-hit Labour needs a one-term mindset and priorities to match

In democratic countries at least, government is often about getting things done in time. Sooner or later, voters always turn on national leaders and...

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The Guardian

Andy Beckett

NYC Schools Crisis: 380 Buildings Below 60% Capacity as Enrollment Plunges Toward Historic Lows

NYC Schools Crisis: 380 Buildings Below 60% Capacity as Enrollment Plunges Toward Historic Lows

NEW YORK — Nearly one-quarter of New York City's public schools are operating well below capacity, with 380 buildings — out of roughly 1,600...

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International Business Times

Anthony Will

The messy task of calculating the harm Coles caused shoppers

The messy task of calculating the harm Coles caused shoppers

A diabolical legal process is set to play out as huge teams of lawyers attempt to quantify damages that Coles may have to pay after its loss in court...

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The Age

Elias Visontay

The messy task of calculating the harm Coles caused shoppers

The messy task of calculating the harm Coles caused shoppers

A diabolical legal process is set to play out as huge teams of lawyers attempt to quantify damages that Coles may have to pay after its loss in court...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Elias Visontay

The messy task of calculating the harm Coles caused shoppers

The messy task of calculating the harm Coles caused shoppers

A diabolical legal process is set to play out as huge teams of lawyers attempt to quantify damages that Coles may have to pay after its loss in court...

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WA Today

Elias Visontay

The messy task of calculating the harm Coles caused shoppers

The messy task of calculating the harm Coles caused shoppers

A diabolical legal process is set to play out as huge teams of lawyers attempt to quantify damages that Coles may have to pay after its loss in court...

7

Brisbane Times

Elias Visontay

Forget looksmaxxing. We’ve moved onto deathmaxxing

Forget looksmaxxing. We’ve moved onto deathmaxxing

We’re seeing a resurgence of people doing things that are bad for them. What’s going on?

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WA Today

Sarah Berry

Kendrick Perkins Declares Wemby Already Most Dominant Player in NBA as Spurs Star Redefines Greatness

Kendrick Perkins Declares Wemby Already Most Dominant Player in NBA as Spurs Star Redefines Greatness

NEW YORK — ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins made a bold declaration this week, stating that San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is already the...

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International Business Times

Chris Walker

Why is the Democratic party still hiding its 2024 election autopsy?

Why is the Democratic party still hiding its 2024 election autopsy?

After several months of heated arguments over whether the Democratic National Committee (DNC) should release its autopsy report on the 2024 election,...

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The Guardian

Norman Solomon

The only way I can help my kids now is an inheritance

The only way I can help my kids now is an inheritance

Due to the technical or legal reasons, readability mode is not available for this article. Thank you for your kind understanding.

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The Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph Author

LeBron James Snubbed from Top 5 All-Time Lists by NBA Legends Sparking Fierce GOAT Debate

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer and a four-time champion in his 23rd season, finds himself excluded from multiple...

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International Business Times

Chris Walker

One Nation supporters shouldn’t be stereotyped

One Nation supporters shouldn’t be stereotyped

Due to the technical or legal reasons, readability mode is not available for this article. Thank you for your kind understanding.

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The Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph Author

Australia got addicted to political beheadings. Ten years on, is the UK following suit?

Australia got addicted to political beheadings. Ten years on, is the UK following suit?

Such is the public revulsion for Keir Starmer, Britain is on the brink of surpassing Australia’s record for ousting PMs.

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Brisbane Times

Nick Bryant

Trump’s new Moms.gov website is an anti-choice hub that misleads women

Trump’s new Moms.gov website is an anti-choice hub that misleads women

On the website’s landing page, a photo of a heavily pregnant white woman is cropped below the head, so that she is faceless, anonymous, cradling her...

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The Guardian

Moira Donegan

Politics has tossed friendship out of the window – as Keir Starmer is realising

Politics has tossed friendship out of the window – as Keir Starmer is realising

The Tories took years of Westminster turmoil to reach their Liz Truss moment. It has taken Labour only two. Britain has a weakened prime minister, a...

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The Guardian

Simon Jenkins

After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That might not be good news for the world

After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That might not be good news for the world

This week’s summit has revived a 20-year-old idea of the ‘Group of Two’ superpowers working together with global benefits. But we’re now...

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The Conversation

Wesley Widmaier

Forget looksmaxxing. We’ve moved onto deathmaxxing

Forget looksmaxxing. We’ve moved onto deathmaxxing

We’re seeing a resurgence of people doing things that are bad for them. What’s going on?

8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Sarah Berry

Australia got addicted to political beheadings. Ten years on, is the UK following suit?

Australia got addicted to political beheadings. Ten years on, is the UK following suit?

Such is the public revulsion for Keir Starmer, Britain is on the brink of surpassing Australia’s record for ousting PMs.

9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nick Bryant

Trump Secures Clear Edge Over Xi in Beijing Summit with Major Trade and Energy Wins

BEIJING — President Donald Trump emerged from two days of intense negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping with tangible victories that...

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International Business Times

Anthony Will

Kevin Durant Has 2-3 Playing Years Left as Rockets Star Eyes Houston Sunset at Age 37

Kevin Durant Has 2-3 Playing Years Left as Rockets Star Eyes Houston Sunset at Age 37

HOUSTON — Kevin Durant, the 15-time All-Star and four-time scoring champion, enters the final chapter of his storied NBA career with roughly two to...

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International Business Times

Chris Walker