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Taylor Swift vs Olivia Rodrigo 2026: Superstar's Quiet Year vs Rodrigo's Massive Album and Tour Explosion

Taylor Swift vs Olivia Rodrigo 2026: Superstar's Quiet Year vs Rodrigo's Massive Album and Tour Explosion

LOS ANGELES — As 2026 unfolds, pop titans Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo are on divergent paths that could reshape their dominance in the music...

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Jason Taylor

Navitas Semiconductor Stock Surges 7% on AI Power Momentum and India GaN Partnership Expansion

NEW YORK — Navitas Semiconductor Corp. shares jumped more than 7% in morning trading Wednesday, climbing to $20.64 as investors continued to pile...

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Tony Jackson

Palantir Stock Drops 4% on Profit-Taking Despite Explosive AI Growth and Raised Guidance

Palantir Stock Drops 4% on Profit-Taking Despite Explosive AI Growth and Raised Guidance

NEW YORK — Palantir Technologies Inc. shares fell sharply Wednesday, trading down more than 3.96% to $130.61 in morning action on May 13, 2026, as...

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Mike clair

Verizon Down for Hundreds on May 13 as Users Report Service Issues Across U.S.

Verizon Down for Hundreds on May 13 as Users Report Service Issues Across U.S.

NEW YORK — Verizon Communications is experiencing service disruptions affecting hundreds of subscribers Wednesday, May 13, 2026, according to...

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Joe Green

GameStop eBay Takeover Bid Crumbles as Rejection Leaves Slim Chance for Hostile Deal in 2026

GameStop eBay Takeover Bid Crumbles as Rejection Leaves Slim Chance for Hostile Deal in 2026

NEW YORK — GameStop's audacious $56 billion bid to acquire eBay appeared all but dead Wednesday after the online marketplace formally rejected...

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Tony Jackson

Nancy Guthrie Update: Friend Breaks Silence After Weeks: 'Interest Is Starting to Fizzle Out' at 100-Day Mark

TUCSON, Ariz. — A longtime friend of Nancy Guthrie spoke publicly for the first time in weeks Tuesday, voicing deep concern that public and...

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Joe Green

Wolfspeed Stock Surges 23% on AI Infrastructure Hype and Short Squeeze Momentum

Wolfspeed Stock Surges 23% on AI Infrastructure Hype and Short Squeeze Momentum

NEW YORK — Wolfspeed Inc. shares rocketed more than 23% in early trading Wednesday, climbing to $66.35 as a bullish research note spotlighting the...

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Mike clair

Dow Plunges Nearly 250 Points on Hot PPI Inflation Data as Rate Cut Hopes Fade in 2026

Dow Plunges Nearly 250 Points on Hot PPI Inflation Data as Rate Cut Hopes Fade in 2026

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 240 points in morning trading Wednesday, May 13, 2026, as hotter-than-expected...

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Mike clair

Nancy Guthrie Update: Case Explodes as Sheriff Scolded Official for FBI Tip, Sparking Fresh Coordination Rift

TUCSON, Ariz. — The investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie took a sharp new turn Tuesday as Pima County Sheriff Chris...

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Anthony Will

Claude AI Down Today? App Faces Intermittent Glitches but No Major Outage on May 13

Claude AI Down Today? App Faces Intermittent Glitches but No Major Outage on May 13

SAN FRANCISCO — Anthropic's Claude AI showed no widespread outage Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with official status pages and major monitoring...

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George anton

Blackpink vs Twice 2026: Global Popularity Showdown as BLACKPINK's Comeback Edges Out TWICE's Touring Power

Blackpink vs Twice 2026: Global Popularity Showdown as BLACKPINK's Comeback Edges Out TWICE's Touring Power

SEOUL — In the fiercely competitive world of K-pop girl groups, BLACKPINK and TWICE remain the two dominant forces heading into mid-2026, with...

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Jason Taylor

eBay Stock 2026 Outlook: Buy the Dip or Sell on Rejection of GameStop Bid?

eBay Stock 2026 Outlook: Buy the Dip or Sell on Rejection of GameStop Bid?

NEW YORK — eBay Inc. shares traded near $110 Wednesday as investors weighed whether to buy, sell or hold the stock in 2026 following robust...

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Mike clair

Meghan Markle Feels 'Ashamed' of Ailing Father Thomas Despite Health Crisis, Royal Expert Claims

Meghan Markle Feels 'Ashamed' of Ailing Father Thomas Despite Health Crisis, Royal Expert Claims

LONDON — Royal commentator Hugo Vickers has suggested that Meghan Markle may feel "ashamed" of her estranged father, Thomas Markle,...

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Jason Taylor

FTSE 100 Surges Past 10,300 as Miners and Energy Stocks Lift London Amid Global Tensions

FTSE 100 Surges Past 10,300 as Miners and Energy Stocks Lift London Amid Global Tensions

LONDON — The FTSE 100 climbed more than 50 points in early trading Wednesday, breaching the 10,300 level for the first time in recent sessions as...

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Tony Jackson

NVIDIA IREN 5GW AI Mega-Deal: Why Both Stocks Could Explode on Infrastructure Boom

NVIDIA IREN 5GW AI Mega-Deal: Why Both Stocks Could Explode on Infrastructure Boom

NEW YORK — NVIDIA and IREN Limited announced a landmark strategic partnership May 7, 2026, to accelerate deployment of up to 5 gigawatts of...

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Mike clair

Trump's 2026 Beijing Summit With Xi: How It Differs Dramatically From His Lavish 2017 Visit

Trump's 2026 Beijing Summit With Xi: How It Differs Dramatically From His Lavish 2017 Visit

BEIJING — President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday evening for a high-stakes two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first...

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Anthony Will

BTS vs Stray Kids 2026: Legacy Titans Clash with 4th-Gen Powerhouse in Global Popularity Showdown

BTS vs Stray Kids 2026: Legacy Titans Clash with 4th-Gen Powerhouse in Global Popularity Showdown

SEOUL — As 2026 unfolds, the K-pop world remains gripped by the ultimate showdown: BTS, the undisputed kings of global domination, versus Stray...

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Jason Taylor

Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens in May 2026 as Middle East War Disrupts Supplies and Budget Relief Kicks In

Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens in May 2026 as Middle East War Disrupts Supplies and Budget Relief Kicks In

SYDNEY — Australia's ongoing fuel crisis, triggered by the US-Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, entered a critical phase...

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Mike clair

YouTube Studio Down for Creators? Latest Outage Reports, Fixes and What to Do on May 13, 2026

YouTube Studio Down for Creators? Latest Outage Reports, Fixes and What to Do on May 13, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — YouTube Studio appears operational for most users Wednesday as of mid-morning May 13, 2026, with no widespread outage reported on...

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Joe Green

5 Key Reasons Behind Australia's Biggest Bank Sell-Off: CBA Shares Crash 10% in $25 Billion Wipeout

5 Key Reasons Behind Australia's Biggest Bank Sell-Off: CBA Shares Crash 10% in $25 Billion Wipeout

SYDNEY — Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares plunged more than 10 percent on Wednesday, closing at $153.67 and erasing roughly $25 billion in...

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Tony Jackson

FTSE 100 Miners and Testing Giant Soar: Top 5 Gainers Lead Rally as Commodities Surge on May 13

FTSE 100 Miners and Testing Giant Soar: Top 5 Gainers Lead Rally as Commodities Surge on May 13

LONDON — The FTSE 100 pushed higher Wednesday as mining stocks and specialist services firms dominated the leaderboard, with Intertek Group leading...

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Mike clair

Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Set to Revolutionize 2026 Lineup with Crease-Free Design and $2,000 Price Tag

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple is poised to enter the foldable smartphone market with its long-awaited iPhone Ultra, expected to launch in fall 2026 as a...

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George anton

Kevin Durant Trade Rumors Heat Up After Rockets Playoff Exit: Potential Destinations and Blockbuster Scenarios

HOUSTON — Kevin Durant's future with the Houston Rockets has become one of the hottest topics in the NBA as the 37-year-old superstar's...

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Chris Walker

Dubai International Airport Fully Open Today with Ramp-Up in Flights After Airspace Recovery

Dubai International Airport Fully Open Today with Ramp-Up in Flights After Airspace Recovery

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB) is operating normally on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, welcoming thousands of passengers...

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Joe Green

Oracle Stock Drops 3.6% to $186.83 as AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Cloud Giant Amid Market Volatility

Oracle Stock Drops 3.6% to $186.83 as AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Cloud Giant Amid Market Volatility

NEW YORK — Oracle Corp. shares closed down 3.62 percent at $186.83 on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, extending recent weakness as investors continued to...

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Mike clair

(VIDEO) Julia Louis-Dreyfus Delivers Brutal Veep-Style Roast of Stephen Colbert in Emotional Late Show

(VIDEO) Julia Louis-Dreyfus Delivers Brutal Veep-Style Roast of Stephen Colbert in Emotional Late Show

NEW YORK — Julia Louis-Dreyfus turned a farewell appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" into a masterclass in comedic savagery...

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Jason Taylor

ASX 200 Slumps 0.52% as CBA Plunges on Budget Tax Changes and Rising Bad Debts

ASX 200 Slumps 0.52% as CBA Plunges on Budget Tax Changes and Rising Bad Debts

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index fell sharply Wednesday, closing at 8,625.3 after shedding 45.4 points or 0.52 percent, as heavy selling in...

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Tony Jackson

Will Wemby Become the GOAT? Victor Wembanyama Makes NBA History as 3rd Youngest with 25-15-5 Playoff Game

Will Wemby Become the GOAT? Victor Wembanyama Makes NBA History as 3rd Youngest with 25-15-5 Playoff Game

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama etched his name into NBA playoff lore Tuesday night, becoming the third-youngest player in league history to record...

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Chris Walker

CBA Plunges 10.4% in Record $25 Billion Wipeout as Bad Debts and Budget Tax Changes Hammer ASX Banks

CBA Plunges 10.4% in Record $25 Billion Wipeout as Bad Debts and Budget Tax Changes Hammer ASX Banks

SYDNEY — Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares crashed more than 10 percent Wednesday, closing at $153.67 after shedding $17.90 in one of the...

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Tony Jackson

ASX Plunges On Banking Sell-Off As CBA Crashes 10% In Record $25 Billion Market Wipeout

ASX Plunges On Banking Sell-Off As CBA Crashes 10% In Record $25 Billion Market Wipeout

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index tumbled Wednesday as heavy selling in the banking sector, led by a dramatic 10 percent plunge in Commonwealth...

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Tony Jackson

'Revenge of the Nerds' Icon Donald Gibb, Beloved Ogre, Dies at 71 After Health Battle

'Revenge of the Nerds' Icon Donald Gibb, Beloved Ogre, Dies at 71 After Health Battle

LOS ANGELES — Donald Gibb, the towering actor whose portrayal of the intimidating yet ultimately lovable fraternity brother Ogre in the...

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Jason Taylor

iPad Mini 2026 Release Date Looms: OLED Upgrade Expected Fall 2026 in Major Refresh

iPad Mini 2026 Release Date Looms: OLED Upgrade Expected Fall 2026 in Major Refresh

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the next iPad Mini will likely need to hold off until fall 2026 for the highly anticipated...

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George anton

Wordle Fans Celebrate Clever Solve as 'DOWDY' Takes Center Stage on May 13, 2026 Puzzle

Wordle Fans Celebrate Clever Solve as 'DOWDY' Takes Center Stage on May 13, 2026 Puzzle

NEW YORK — Wordle enthusiasts around the globe logged in Wednesday to tackle New York Times puzzle No. 1789, discovering a word that perfectly...

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Joe Green

ASX 200 Top Gainers Shine on May 13 as Aristocrat Surges 12% and Perenti Jumps on Major Contract Win

ASX 200 Top Gainers Shine on May 13 as Aristocrat Surges 12% and Perenti Jumps on Major Contract Win

SYDNEY — The S&P/ASX 200 index struggled Wednesday amid banking sector weakness and budget-related concerns, but select stocks delivered...

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Mike clair

(VIDEO) Putin Hails Successful Sarmat Test as 'Most Powerful Missile in the World' Amid Nuclear Modernization

(VIDEO) Putin Hails Successful Sarmat Test as 'Most Powerful Missile in the World' Amid Nuclear Modernization

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday praised the successful test launch of the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile,...

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Anthony Will

Hayden Panettiere Recalls Being Placed in Bed With Undressed Famous Man at Age 18

Hayden Panettiere Recalls Being Placed in Bed With Undressed Famous Man at Age 18

LOS ANGELES — Hayden Panettiere has come forward with a disturbing account from her teenage years, claiming a woman she trusted as a protector...

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Jason Taylor

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Divorce Rumors: Couple Shuts Down Amid Legal Drama and Public Support

NEW YORK — Persistent online speculation about an impending divorce between Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds has intensified in 2026, largely fueled...

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Jason Taylor

Meta Stock Climbs to $600 as AI Momentum and Ad Strength Offset Heavy Capex Spending

Meta Stock Climbs to $600 as AI Momentum and Ad Strength Offset Heavy Capex Spending

NEW YORK — Meta Platforms Inc. shares rose modestly to $600.22 in midday trading Tuesday, up 0.23% or $1.36, as investors continued digesting the...

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Mike clair

Luka Doncic Blasts Media Over False Return Hopes as Lakers' Playoff Dream Ends in OKC Sweep

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic watched helplessly from the sideline as the Los Angeles Lakers' promising 2025-26 season came to a painful end Monday...

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Chris Walker

Wordle Fans Solve 'DOWDY' as NYT Connections #1067 Delivers Sandwich Surprises & Jelly Twists on May 13, 2026

Wordle Fans Solve 'DOWDY' as NYT Connections #1067 Delivers Sandwich Surprises & Jelly Twists on May 13, 2026

NEW YORK — Millions of daily puzzle enthusiasts tackled New York Times Connections No. 1067 on Wednesday, where categories ranging from long...

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Joe Green

Apple Stock Edges Higher Near $294 As Record Earnings, AI Investments And Buyback Boost Confidence In 2026

Apple Stock Edges Higher Near $294 As Record Earnings, AI Investments And Buyback Boost Confidence In 2026

NEW YORK — Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares rose modestly to $293.84 in midday trading Tuesday, up 0.40% or $1.16, as investors continued rewarding...

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Tony Jackson

Microsoft Stock Rises To $409 As Cloud, AI Growth Offset Heavy Capex In Strong Q3

Microsoft Stock Rises To $409 As Cloud, AI Growth Offset Heavy Capex In Strong Q3

NEW YORK — Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares climbed modestly to $409.01 in midday trading Tuesday, up 0.88%, as investors digested the software...

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Tony Jackson

Is Spotify Down Now? App Experiences Minor Glitches as Users Report Playback and Login Issues on May 13

Is Spotify Down Now? App Experiences Minor Glitches as Users Report Playback and Login Issues on May 13

NEW YORK — The Spotify app faced scattered reports of technical difficulties Tuesday, with some users experiencing playback interruptions, login...

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Joe Green

Australia Inflation Eases Slightly To 4.3% In May 2026 As Fuel Pressures Begin To Moderate

Australia Inflation Eases Slightly To 4.3% In May 2026 As Fuel Pressures Begin To Moderate

SYDNEY — Australia's annual inflation rate cooled to 4.3% in the 12 months to May 2026, down from 4.6% in March, offering the first clear sign...

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Tony Jackson

eBay Rejects GameStop's $56 Billion Takeover Bid as 'Neither Credible Nor Attractive'

eBay Rejects GameStop's $56 Billion Takeover Bid as 'Neither Credible Nor Attractive'

SAN JOSE, Calif. — eBay Inc. on Tuesday formally rejected GameStop Corp.'s unsolicited $56 billion takeover offer, calling the proposal from...

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Tony Jackson

AMD Stock Plunges 5.27% to $434 as Profit-Taking Hits AI Chip Leader After Recent Rally

AMD Stock Plunges 5.27% to $434 as Profit-Taking Hits AI Chip Leader After Recent Rally

NEW YORK — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shares tumbled more than 5% in midday trading Tuesday, falling to $434.59 as investors locked in gains...

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Tony Jackson

Nancy Guthrie Update: Pima County Sheriff Vows Nancy Guthrie Case Will Not Go Cold as 100-Day Mark Passes

TUCSON, Ariz. — Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos vowed Tuesday that the investigation into the suspected abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie will...

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Joe Green

Is Wells Fargo App Down? User Experiences Glitches as Customers Report Missing ATM Deposits and Balance Issues

Is Wells Fargo App Down? User Experiences Glitches as Customers Report Missing ATM Deposits and Balance Issues

NEW YORK — customers across the United States reported widespread problems with the bank's mobile app and online banking services on Wednesday,...

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Joe Green

Zebra Technologies Stock Soars 16.75% on Strong Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Outlook

Zebra Technologies Stock Soars 16.75% on Strong Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Outlook

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) shares exploded higher Tuesday, surging 16.75% or $253.31 to trade near $1,765...

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Mike clair

(VIDEO) BLACKPINK's Jennie Scores First Hot 100 Top 10 as Tame Impala 'Dracula' Remix Surges to No. 10

(VIDEO) BLACKPINK's Jennie Scores First Hot 100 Top 10 as Tame Impala 'Dracula' Remix Surges to No. 10

LOS ANGELES — BLACKPINK's Jennie has landed her first solo top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 as the Tame Impala "Dracula" remix...

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Jason Taylor