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China

May 26, 2026

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3 min read

New Deadly Explosion Kills Ninety in China’s Worst Mine Disaster in a Decade

Deadly explosion kills at least ninety in Shanxi province in China’s worst mining disaster since 2009.

Jason Belcher

Tech

Pope Leo Takes Aim at Silicon Valley’s Growing Power Over A.I.

May 26, 2026

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3 min read

Pope Leo Takes Aim at Silicon Valley’s Growing Power Over A.I.

Pope Leo’s first major statement warns that a small group of tech leaders may gain outsized influence through A.I.

Tyler Flores

Ukraine

Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills Two and Wounds Eighty

May 26, 2026

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3 min read

Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills Two and Wounds Eighty

Large scale Russian drone and missile attack hits Kyiv, killing two and wounding at least eighty.

Jason Belcher

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China

May 26, 2026

•

3 min read

New Deadly Explosion Kills Ninety in China’s Worst Mine Disaster in a Decade

Deadly explosion kills at least ninety in Shanxi province in China’s worst mining disaster since 2009.

Jason Belcher

Tech

May 26, 2026

•

3 min read

Pope Leo Takes Aim at Silicon Valley’s Growing Power Over A.I.

Pope Leo’s first major statement warns that a small group of tech leaders may gain outsized influence through A.I.

Tyler Flores

Ukraine

May 26, 2026

•

3 min read

Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills Two and Wounds Eighty

Large scale Russian drone and missile attack hits Kyiv, killing two and wounding at least eighty.

Jason Belcher

Trump

May 26, 2026

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2 min read

Trump Ties Iran Talks to Bigger Middle East Goal

Trump wants to link Iran negotiations and Abraham Accords expansion into a larger Middle East agreement with major geopolitical stakes.

Tyler Flores

Trump

Legal Visa Holders Face New Requirement to Leave U.S. During Green Card Process

May 25, 2026

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3 min read

Legal Visa Holders Face New Requirement to Leave U.S. During Green Card Process

The Trump administration orders many visa holders seeking green cards to leave the U.S., creating new hurdles for families and employers.

Tyler Flores

Economy

May 25, 2026

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3 min read

Prediction Markets and Sportsbooks Are Becoming America’s New Trust Economy

Americans increasingly trust sportsbooks and prediction markets, raising questions about gambling culture, financial behavior, and changing views on success.

Tyler Flores

Elon Musk

SpaceX Initiates Largest Initial Public Offering in History

May 25, 2026

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3 min read

SpaceX Initiates Largest Initial Public Offering in History

SpaceX begins largest initial public offering in history, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s 2019 venture.

Jason Belcher

Iran

May 25, 2026

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3 min read

U.S. and Iran Reportedly Close to New Peace Deal Mediated by Pakistan

U.S. and Iran reportedly close to agreement on new long-term peace deal mediated by Pakistan.

Jason Belcher

Trump

May 22, 2026

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2 min read

Trump Administration Moves to Roll Back Biden Refrigerant Rules to Lower Costs

Trump’s EPA plans to roll back refrigerant rules, arguing lower business costs could eventually ease prices facing consumers.

Tyler Flores

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Latest Shortlysts

New Deadly Explosion Kills Ninety in China’s Worst Mine Disaster in a Decade

Pope Leo Takes Aim at Silicon Valley’s Growing Power Over A.I.

Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills Two and Wounds Eighty

Previous Shortlysts

New Deadly Explosion Kills Ninety in China’s Worst Mine Disaster in a Decade

Pope Leo Takes Aim at Silicon Valley’s Growing Power Over A.I.

Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills Two and Wounds Eighty

Trump Ties Iran Talks to Bigger Middle East Goal

Legal Visa Holders Face New Requirement to Leave U.S. During Green Card Process

Prediction Markets and Sportsbooks Are Becoming America’s New Trust Economy

SpaceX Initiates Largest Initial Public Offering in History

U.S. and Iran Reportedly Close to New Peace Deal Mediated by Pakistan

Trump Administration Moves to Roll Back Biden Refrigerant Rules to Lower Costs

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