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Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in Jan. 6 impeachment, loses primary as president retains grip on GOP — ‘that’s what you get’ automated-news
Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in Jan. 6 impeachment, loses primary as president retains grip on GOP — ‘that’s what you get’

Unlike some other senators who declined to run again after crossing Trump, Cassidy pushed hard for reelection and spent nearly double the combined amount of his opponents.

17 May 2026 🔒
Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant, the first time it’s been attacked since the Iran war started automated-news
Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant, the first time it’s been attacked since the Iran war started

The $20 billion Barakah nuclear power plant was built by the UAE with the help of South Korea and went online in 2020.

17 May 2026 🔒
Walmart and Target are about to show just how much shopping habits have changed due to the Iran war automated-news
Walmart and Target are about to show just how much shopping habits have changed due to the Iran war

Walmart has said that customers start to cut spending when gas prices hit $4.50 to $5 a gallon.

17 May 2026 🔒
Big tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind health gains, Australian experts warn automated-news
Big tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind health gains, Australian experts warn

Cigarettes kill 66 Australians every day, coalition says, criticising MPs who heard evidence from Philip Morris in secret Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Big tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind longstanding health policies, leading health campaigne

17 May 2026 🔒
US college graduates face harsh job market amid economic uncertainty automated-news
US college graduates face harsh job market amid economic uncertainty

Gov't funding cuts, war, tariffs and AI advancements intensify competition among recent graduates seeking stable jobs.

17 May 2026 🔒
Iranian civilians get defence training automated-news
Iranian civilians get defence training

Defence training sessions on light weapons were held for Iranian men and women in mosques in several cities.

17 May 2026 🔒
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Just More Than Tripled Its Stake in Alphabet automated-news
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Just More Than Tripled Its Stake in Alphabet

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Just More Than Tripled Its Stake in Alphabet

17 May 2026 🔒
BMO Capital Maintains an Outperform Rating on Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) automated-news
BMO Capital Maintains an Outperform Rating on Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP)

BMO Capital Maintains an Outperform Rating on Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP)

17 May 2026 🔒
UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures automated-news
UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures

UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures

17 May 2026 🔒
Hong Kong ramps up health checks for travellers from Africa after Ebola outbreak automated-news
Hong Kong ramps up health checks for travellers from Africa after Ebola outbreak

Hong Kong has stepped up health screenings for air passengers arriving from Africa as part of a contingency plan to guard against Ebola, after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an outbreak of the deadly infectious disease on the continent a “public health emergency of international concer

17 May 2026 🔒
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