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Monday, May 19

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Tom Murray

Mariska Hargitay reveals identity of her biological father in documentary after 30-year secret - Yahoo News Canada

The ‘Law & Order: SVU’ star shares the revelation in her new film about her mother, Jayne Mansfield, titled ‘My Mom Jayne’

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Megan Lebowitz

Scott Bessent calls Moody's a 'lagging indicator' after U.S. credit downgrade - NBC News

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that Moody’s ratings were a “lagging indicator” after the group downgraded the United States’ credit rating by a notch from the highest level.

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Hannah Roberts

World leaders descend on Rome for Pope Leo’s inauguration - politico.eu

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy shakes hands with U.S.’s Vance and meets the new pontiff at the Vatican.

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Caitlin Danaher, Kosta Gak

Russia launches largest drone attack against Ukraine since beginning of war, Ukrainian military says - CNN

Russia has battered Ukraine overnight with its largest drone attack since the war began, Ukraine’s military said Sunday, as Moscow intensified its military assault despite holding direct peace talks with Kyiv Friday.

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ABC News

Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and 'missionary spirit' during inaugural mass at Vatican - ABC News

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Daniel Desrochers

Trump touts flood of foreign investments, but local economic officials aren’t yet seeing it - Politico

The Trump administration has touted investments to reassure Americans who are uneasy about his tariffs. But economic development officials say those investments have slowed amid economic uncertainty.

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Filip Timotija

McCarthy tears into Republicans over Trump budget bill delay: ‘A real misstep’ - The Hill

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) tore into House Republicans over sinking a key committee vote that would help advance President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” calling it a “real misstep.”  “The stock market seems like it is moving up. No…

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Earth’s Secret Hydrogen Jackpot: Enough Clean Power for 170,000 Years - SciTechDaily

Scientists may have found a clean hydrogen jackpot underground, with a new recipe to find and tap it.

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Erin Blakemore

Healthy diet in childhood linked to later first menstrual period - The Washington Post

Researchers assessed diets using a score based on a participants’ adherence to a healthy diet, and a score that identifies diets linked to inflammation.

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Al Jazeera

Poland votes in tight presidential election - Al Jazeera

Foreign policy under Prime Minister Donald Tusk, LGBTQ rights and abortion have been major issues on the campaign trail.

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All hospitals in north Gaza out of service, says health ministry - BBC

Israel has laid out conditions which could bring about the end of the war.

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Minister 'pushing' for deal over UK use of EU passport e-gates - BBC

The deal could form part of negotiations taking place between the UK and EU on Monday.

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Sami Mokbel

Marc Guehi: Crystal Palace captain and team-mate Adam Wharton taken to hospital after FA Cup final - BBC

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi and midfielder Adam Wharton both miss the team's FA Cup celebration party after being taken to hospital.

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Ellise Shafer

Jennifer Lawrence Gets Honest About Motherhood and Postpartum at Cannes - Variety

Jennifer Lawrence was bracingly honest about her experience with motherhood and postpartum at the Cannes press conference for "Die My Love."

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Jack Revell

Trump Threatens ABC ‘SleazeBags’ Over Qatari Plane Coverage - The Daily Beast

The president is taking aim at ABC over its coverage of the $400 million jet Qatar is giving him.

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Hannah Natanson

Trump calls on Walmart to absorb tariffs rather than raise prices - The Washington Post

President Donald Trump on Saturday scolded Walmart for saying that his tariffs would force the retailer to up its prices.

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Xiaomi’s In-House XRING 01 Was Made Possible Thanks To Research Efforts That Lasted 10 years, CEO Says The Chipset Was Part Of Investments Touching $14.5 Billion - Wccftech

Xiaomi CEO wrote a speech talking about the XRING 01 and how its development efforts spanned 10 years, along with a hefty bill

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Rob Picheta

Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with ‘Wasted Love’ - CNN

Austria won its third Eurovision Song Contest after a glittering grand final in neighboring Switzerland, with singer JJ earning the continent’s votes for the operatic pop anthem “Wasted Love.”

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