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Kendrick Lamar Reflects on What He Believes To Be His Musical ‘Superpower’

Kendrick Lamar discussed his musical 'superpower' in a conversation with SZA, relating it to his track 'Not Like Us.' The article reports on Lamar's self-reflection about his artistic abilities without providing substantive detail about what that superpower allegedly is or the specific context of the conversation.

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Has China just ended the end of history?

The article uses a decline-of-American-intellectualism framing to introduce a discussion about China's rise, positioning Francis Fukuyama and Sam Harris as symptomatic of diminished US intellectual capacity. It implies China's geopolitical ascendancy correlates with degradation of American public thought.

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Why Japan’s Mogami-class warship is winning over New Zealand

Japan's Mogami-class destroyer is reportedly leading competition to supply New Zealand's next-generation frigates, replacing aging ANZAC-class vessels. This represents a significant defense contract opportunity for Japan following its recent lifting of weapons export restrictions.

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Beijing calls Paraguay leaders willing ‘chess pieces’ after disputed Taiwan trip

China's foreign ministry condemned Paraguay's president for visiting Taiwan, calling Paraguayan leaders 'chess pieces' for Taiwan independence forces. Beijing demanded Paraguay recognize the one-China principle and warned that 'the wheels of history wait for no one.' The statement reflects China's ongoing diplomatic pressure against countries maintaining relations with Taiwan.

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South Korea draws Gulf oil storage interest as Hormuz stays closed

South Korea's petroleum reserves are attracting interest from Middle Eastern oil producers seeking storage capacity due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The closure, attributed to US-Israel military action against Iran, has created storage pressures for oil-producing nations while impacting oil-importing countries including South Korea.

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Rare earth strategy provides ‘opportunities for Africa’ as US attempts to counter China

The US is shifting its critical minerals strategy to fund African processing and mining infrastructure, acknowledging it cannot yet match China's integrated supply chain capabilities. A US development finance official notes the US and Europe lack the industrial backing for processing and downstream manufacturing that China has established.

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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare

A Reuters report states that the U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked in their conflict after recent military exchanges in the Gulf region. The article suggests diplomatic resolution is not imminent despite ongoing tensions.

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The Soviet sacrifice in WWII: What is often left out in the West

This article argues that Western narratives about WWII underrepresent Soviet sacrifices and contributions, highlighting that Moscow requested a second front for years before D-Day while bearing the primary burden of fighting Nazi Germany.

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Australian court upholds ruling for transgender woman, doubles damages against female-only app

An Australian court upheld a ruling requiring a female-only app to include a transgender woman, increasing damages against the app operator. The decision centers on discrimination law and the definition of exclusion from services based on gender identity.

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Heavy Cannabis Use May Be Doing the Opposite of What You Want, Scientists Say

A new review in the Journal of Psychiatric Research examines long-term heavy cannabis use and its effects on the brain now that the drug is widely available in the US. The article frames emerging research as revealing counterintuitive negative outcomes to what users might expect.

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Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, China says war should not have started

Trump claims Xi Jinping agreed that Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while China's stated position is that war should not have started. The report presents two competing narrative frames without reconciling the apparent contradiction between Trump's claim and China's diplomatic positioning.

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Mercedes-Benz ‘willing’ to move into defense production – CEO

Mercedes-Benz CEO indicated the company would consider entering defense production if it made financial sense, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The statement suggests the German automaker is open to diversifying into military manufacturing under economic conditions.

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Insurgents kill dozens, including civilians, in central Mali attacks, sources say

Al Qaeda-linked insurgents attacked two villages in central Mali on Wednesday night, killing approximately 50 people including civilians and pro-government self-defense force members. The attack is reported by Reuters with sourcing attributed to unnamed sources.

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Ex-minister tells UK cabinet to boot Starmer or she’ll challenge him herself

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces internal party pressure following significant Labour losses in local elections. A former minister has publicly stated she will challenge him for leadership if others don't step forward, adding to growing calls from lawmakers for his resignation.

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At least 65 killed as rare strain of Ebola with no approved vaccines spreads in Congo

An outbreak of a rare Ebola strain without approved vaccines is spreading in Congo's Ituri province, with approximately 246 suspected cases and 65 confirmed deaths reported primarily in two health zones near the Ugandan border.

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Gold vs water: Argentina opens glaciers to mining but at what cost to world food supplies?

Argentina has amended its Glacier Law to permit mining exploration in glacier regions previously protected since 2010, opening access to gold, copper, and molybdenum deposits. The article frames this decision through an implicit cost-benefit framing that emphasizes potential risks to global food supplies without detailed evidence of the connection.

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Does China’s Jiuzhang 4.0 computer herald the age of quantum supremacy?

China unveiled Jiuzhang 4.0, a photonic quantum computer that researchers claim significantly outperforms classical supercomputers. Results were published in Nature on May 13, representing progress in China's quantum computing program.

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The US-China trade war is entering a worrying new phase: a legal arms race

The article reports on an intensifying 'legal arms race' between the US and China amid trade tensions, framed within Trump's China visit and concurrent US-Iran disruptions affecting global energy and economic stability. It presents this rivalry as part of a broader reshaping of US-China relations driven by competition, interdependence, and geopolitical crises.

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Iran fears captain may be denied entry to US for World Cup

Iran's government is seeking assurances from the US that Iranian World Cup team members, including captain Mehdi Taremi, who have served in the Revolutionary Guard will be granted visas to enter the country. The report frames this as Iran making demands ahead of the tournament.

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David Bowie Had This To Say About Hip Hop in 1993, and His Words Ring Truer Now Than Ever Before

A Vice News article references David Bowie's 1993 comments about hip-hop, framing them as prescient observations that remain relevant today. The piece emphasizes Bowie's role as a creative innovator with cultural insight, though the actual Bowie quote and its substance are not provided in the available text.