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An IDF soldier was killed by Hezbollah mortar fire in southern Lebanon on May 14, 2026, amid Hezbollah violations of the ceasefire agreement.
Senate Republicans narrowly voted down a resolution Thursday to end the war with Iran, marking the third time a war powers resolution has failed in the lower chamber since the conflict began.
Russia's largest aerial assault in two days kills at least 24 people in Kyiv, collapsing apartment buildings after Zelenskyy warns of "terrorist" tactics.
Nvidia stock surged on U.S. approval for H200 AI chip sales to 10 Chinese companies, but Beijing's resistance stalls actual shipments.
Cerebras Systems surged 68% on its Nasdaq debut, closing at $311.07 after selling shares at $185, valuing the chipmaker at about $95 billion.
Retail sales growth decelerated to 0.5% in April from 1.6% in March as higher Iran-war-driven gas prices crowded out discretionary spending despite generous tax refunds.
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict" during their Beijing summit.
Rich Danker, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s chief spokesperson, resigned citing irreconcilable differences with efforts to advance electronic cigarette flavors that could cause children to become addicted.
Producer prices climbed 1.4% in April, far above market expectations of 0.5%, pushing wholesale inflation to 6% annually.
Viral AI-generated videos created by filmmaker Charlie Curran boost Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign, demonstrating how synthetic media can rapidly amplify political visibility outside traditional campaign infrastructure.
Palm Beach County approved a trademark licensing deal with Trump's company controlling the airport name and branding, raising concerns about potential profits from off-site merchandise sales.
S&P 500 closes above 7,500 for the first time, driven by AI-related gains and strong earnings despite inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions.
Democrat Chedrick Greene won a special state Senate election in Michigan, ensuring his party will keep control of the closely divided chamber with a 19-point margin (58.87% to 39.42%).
Cisco Systems closed Thursday at $115.53, up 13.41%, driven by blowout fiscal Q3 report, raised guidance, and AI‑driven orders.
U.S. jobless claims rose to 211,000 in the week ending May 9 as Iran war uncertainty weighs on hiring and inflation climbs to 3.8% annually.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks resigned effective immediately on May 14, 2026, ending a 37-year career during a period of federal leadership changes under DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
SpaceX plans to disclose its IPO prospectus as early as next week, targeting a historic $1.75-$2 trillion valuation.
Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking impasses in the past year.
The Supreme Court allowed women to continue accessing the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth visits on Thursday, maintaining the status quo while Louisiana pushes for limiting availability.
Trump and Xi opened a two-day summit in Beijing on Thursday morning, kick-starting high-stakes talks expected to cover trade, tariffs, Taiwan and Iran.
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