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- DONALD TRUMP SNAPS AT REPORTER OVER WALL STREET’S CLAIM HE ALWAYS BACKS DOWN ON TARIFFS: President Donald Trump reacted angrily when CNBC reporter Megan Casella mentioned the “TACO” theory—short for “Trump Always Chickens Out”—which suggests he often retreats from tariff threats under pressure. Trump dismissed the term as “nasty” and defended his trade strategies as effective negotiation tactics. He cited tariff adjustments on Chinese and European goods and claimed significant economic gains, though some figures remain unverified. The exchange highlights ongoing debates about the consistency and impact of Trump’s trade policies.
- ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER SAYS HAMAS GAZA CHIEF MOHAMMAD SINWAR HAS BEEN ELIMINATED: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Mohammad Sinwar, a top Hamas leader in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on May 13 targeting Hamas infrastructure in Khan Younis. Sinwar, brother of the previously killed Yahya Sinwar, was a key figure in Hamas’s military operations. While Hamas has not confirmed his death, Netanyahu stated that Israel has now eliminated the three main leaders responsible for the October 2023 attacks. The announcement marks a significant development in Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas.
- ELON MUSK’S NEURALINK RAISES NEW FUNDING AT $9 BILLION VALUATION: Elon Musk’s brain-implant company, Neuralink, has raised $600 million in new funding, bringing its valuation to $9 billion. The investment round, led by Founders Fund and joined by Google Ventures and others, aims to advance Neuralink’s development of brain-computer interface technology. The company is working on devices that could help restore vision and mobility in individuals with neurological conditions. This funding boost underscores growing investor confidence in Neuralink’s ambitious goals.
- KREMLIN AIDE CLAIMS TRUMP LACKS KEY INFO ON UKRAINE AFTER CRITICISM OF PUTIN: Yuri Ushakov, a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump for his recent remarks suggesting Putin is “playing with fire” in Ukraine. Ushakov claimed Trump lacks sufficient understanding of the situation and accused him of being misinformed about Ukrainian “terrorist” activities against Russia. The comments reflect ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia amid the Ukraine conflict.
- BLACK CHURCH LEADER CALLS FOR DIGITAL BOYCOTT OF DOLLAR GENERAL OVER DEI CONCERNS: Reverend Jamal H. Bryant, a prominent Black church leader, is urging a digital boycott of Dollar General over concerns about the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. Bryant alleges that Dollar General has rolled back its DEI initiatives, prompting calls for consumers to withhold online engagement and purchases. The boycott aims to pressure the company into reinstating and strengthening its commitment to DEI principles.
- SCIENTISTS DISCOVER DANGEROUS ‘FOREVER CHEMICALS’ IN U.S. BEER EXCEED EPA LIMITS: A recent study has detected per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals,” in 95% of tested American beers. Some levels exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency’s limits for drinking water, though no specific standards exist for beer. PFAS are linked to various health issues, including cancer and hormonal disruptions. The findings raise concerns about the presence of these chemicals in everyday consumer products.
- KEVIN SPACEY DIRECTS AND STARS IN BIZARRE SUPERNATURAL THRILLER WITH TYRESE AND DOLPH LUNDGREN: Actor Kevin Spacey is making a return to filmmaking by directing and starring in “Holiguards,” a low-budget supernatural action-thriller. The film features co-stars Dolph Lundgren, Tyrese Gibson, and Eric Roberts. “Holiguards” marks Spacey’s first major project since facing legal challenges and public scrutiny. The movie is expected to appeal to fans of genre films and marks a significant step in Spacey’s career comeback.
- CASSIE WELCOMES THIRD CHILD WEEKS AFTER TESTIFYING IN DIDDY’S CRIMINAL TRIAL: Singer Cassie Ventura has given birth to her third child with husband Alex Fine, a baby boy, just two weeks after testifying in the federal criminal trial of her ex-partner, Sean “Diddy” Combs. During the trial, Cassie accused Combs of rape and coercion into degrading acts. The couple, who married in 2019, also have two daughters. Cassie’s testimony has been pivotal in the ongoing case against Combs, who faces multiple serious charges.
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