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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled a lawsuit related to their film 'It Ends With Us.' The description provides only that a settlement has been reached, with no details about the nature of the dispute, terms, or context.

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Amazon’s trying to turn its massive shipping operation into another AWS

Amazon is launching Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) to offer logistics services like freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping to external businesses, directly competing with established carriers like UPS, DHL, and FedEx. The service mirrors AWS's model by monetizing Amazon's existing infrastructure for third-party use.

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Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 elections

Louisiana's Secretary of State announced that the state will suspend House primaries scheduled for May 16 following a Supreme Court decision to strike down the state's Congressional map. The article reports this administrative action without providing extensive detail on the reasoning or timeline.

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Guatemala’s president names Gabriel Estuardo Garcia as new attorney general

Guatemala's President Bernardo Arevalo appointed Gabriel Estuardo Garcia Luna, a former judge and university professor, as the country's new attorney general. The announcement was made on May 5 via Reuters reporting.

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1 missing U.S. soldier in Morocco was trying to save another, officials say

Two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend during an off-duty training exercise. One soldier was reportedly attempting to rescue the other when they disappeared. Search and rescue efforts were ongoing as of Monday.

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Buenos Aires embraces immersive exhibitions and virtual reality expos

This article reports on Buenos Aires experiencing a boom in immersive art exhibitions and virtual reality experiences covering topics from art masters to ancient civilizations. The story highlights visitor numbers reaching 380,000 for these high-tech cultural shows. The piece presents this as a new entertainment niche gaining popularity in the city's cultural landscape.

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Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies found

Two Singaporean nationals who went missing were confirmed dead following Mount Dukono's eruption on Indonesia's Halmahera island. The bodies were recovered on Sunday after days of search efforts. The report provides basic confirmation of the deaths from a natural disaster event.

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Singapore doctor jailed over woman’s death during beauty treatment

A Singapore doctor was sentenced to 18 months in jail for administering EDTA (a chelation agent) at unsafe concentrations during a cosmetic procedure, causing a 31-year-old woman's death from cardiac arrest. The doctor subsequently concealed this information from the victim's family and medical personnel.

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‘Miraculous’: 11 plane crash survivors rescued at sea off Florida

A private airplane crashed into the ocean off central Florida with 11 people aboard. All occupants survived the crash, evacuated to a lifeboat, and were rescued by U.S. Air Force personnel hours later. The story frames the outcome as 'miraculous' despite limited details about the incident.

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Kremlin confirms Putin’s visit to China this week for talks with Xi

The Kremlin has confirmed that Putin will visit China on May 19-20 for talks with Xi Jinping. The timing coincides with the 25th anniversary of a bilateral friendship treaty between the two nations.

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Singapore pair test negative for hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak

Two Singapore residents who were aboard a hantavirus-affected cruise ship and on the same flight as a confirmed hantavirus case have tested negative for the disease. The confirmed case was from St. Helena and died in South Africa without traveling to Singapore.

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Motorcyclist, 58, killed in Eastern Harbour Crossing crash, police investigate

A 58-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control in the Eastern Harbour Crossing tunnel near Hong Kong Island around 12:51am Thursday. Police are investigating the incident, which involved the motorcycle striking a kerb, skidding, and overturning.

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The ‘ninjas’ who swap out Eurovision Song Contest sets in 48 seconds

A Reuters feature story profiles the behind-the-scenes stage crew at Eurovision Song Contest who rapidly dismantle and rebuild sets between performances. The crew, nicknamed 'ninjas' for their quick, unnoticed work, accomplish complex set changes in 48 seconds.

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Betting on long Treasury bonds when yields near 5% has been a slam-dunk trade over the past few years. Is this time different?

A financial analysis piece questions whether long Treasury bond investments remain profitable as yields approach 5%, citing former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's statement that there are no easy backup plans if the U.S. cannot finance its debt.

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As crypto cools, a16z crypto raises a $2.2B fund

Andreessen Horowitz's crypto division raised a $2.2B fund despite broader crypto market downturn and competitor VCs diversifying into AI. The framing positions a16z crypto as committed to its sector while others pivot.

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Hong Kong police launch investigation after man and woman found dead in flat

Hong Kong police are investigating the deaths of a man in his seventies and a woman found unconscious in a public housing flat in Sau Mau Ping on Wednesday afternoon. The discovery was reported by a man who suspected his brother had died by suicide. Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

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Mark Zuckerberg Quietly Attends His First Met Gala

Mark Zuckerberg attended the Met Gala for the first time. The article frames this as a personal transformation, using a pun about fashion ('Met-amorphosis') and references to his earlier public image as a 'nerd.'

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NBA playoffs games to overlap next two nights, making the viewing experience even worse

The NBA has scheduled playoff games with overlapping broadcast times across NBC and Peacock over the next two nights, requiring viewers to have access to multiple streaming services to watch all available games. The article frames this scheduling decision as frustrating for fans and degrading the viewing experience.

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What Orban’s 16-Year China Experiment Reveals About Europe

The article examines Hungary's 16-year relationship with China under Viktor Orban, arguing that while Orban amplified and politicized these ties, deeper structural and economic drivers explain the relationship beyond one leader's ideology.

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Photos show stars embracing art-inspired fashion at the 2026 Met Gala

The Independent reports on celebrities attending the 2026 Met Gala, which featured the dress code 'Fashion is art' aligned with the Costume Institute's spring exhibit pairing 200 art objects with 200 garments to explore the historical connection between fashion and art.