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Real Madrid's stadium in Madrid hosted several concerts to increase earnings, but complaints from nearby residents about noise led to legal action. Concerts have been canceled, and the dispute continues in court, affecting artists like Aitana, who now perform at a rival stadium.
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Real Madrid's stadium held Taylor Swift concerts and other performances to boost income.
Residents living near the stadium filed complaints due to noise levels.
Noise levels during concerts were often over 90 decibels, which can be harmful.
Legal actions are ongoing as residents continue to object to the concerts.
Concert disruptions have led artists to choose alternative venues.
Financial implications for Real Madrid include unused renovations meant to support concerts.
Residents argue football matches are less disruptive than concerts in terms of noise.
The city benefits financially from the tourism generated by concerts.
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North and South Korea are engaged in an "information war." South Korea uses speakers and smuggled media to counter North Korean propaganda. This campaign faces challenges from tighter North Korean controls and reduced US funding.
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The Korean border is heavily fortified with barbed wire and guard posts.
South Korea plays pop songs and messages over loudspeakers near the border.
North Korea is still technically at war with South Korea and seeks to block outside information.
North Korea has strict control over information, with no internet access or independent media.
South Korean groups smuggle USB sticks with foreign media into North Korea.
Kim Jong Un's government cracks down on foreign content within North Korea.
US funding cuts have impacted efforts to spread outside information into North Korea.
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In Norway, high school graduates celebrate their final school weeks by partying on buses before their exams are done. This tradition concerns parents and officials because the celebrations include heavy partying that can affect students' well-being and exam performance.
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Norwegian students, known as "russe," celebrate wearing colorful overalls before graduating.
Many students start partying weeks before national celebrations on May 17.
"Russebuss" are party buses used nightly by graduates and are very loud with music and activities.
Concerns include heavy drinking, drug use, lack of sleep, and financial stress due to costs.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store commented that the party culture is out of control.
Parents and officials worry about the impact on younger teenagers and school performance.
Norway's Education Minister highlighted problems with partying during exam periods affecting grades.
Efforts are underway to create a safer and more inclusive celebration for all students.
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Harvard University has agreed to transfer a set of early photos of enslaved people to the International African American Museum in South Carolina. This follows a legal dispute with Tamara Lanier, who claims she is a descendant of two of the people in the photos. The photos were taken in 1850 and are among some of the earliest images of enslaved individuals.
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Harvard will transfer historic photos of enslaved people to a museum in South Carolina.
The photos are called daguerreotypes, an early kind of photograph.
They were taken in 1850, 15 years before slavery was abolished in the US.
Tamara Lanier, from Connecticut, claims descent from two people in the photos.
The images were rediscovered at Harvard's Peabody Museum in 1976.
Harvard professor Louis Agassiz commissioned these photos for now-discredited research.
A court ruling in 2022 dismissed Lanier's claim to ownership but allowed her to seek emotional distress damages.
The museum in South Carolina plans to display the photos and provide educational context.
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A man with a history of mental health issues attacked and killed six people at a shopping center in Bondi Junction, Australia. An inquiry examined how this happened, despite his history, to understand what could have been done to prevent the tragedy.
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A man stabbed and killed six people and injured ten others, including a baby, at a Sydney shopping center.
The attack took place on April 13, during a busy Saturday afternoon.
The attacker, identified as Joel Cauchi, had a long history of mental illness.
Police shot and killed Cauchi five minutes after the attack started.
Cauchi's parents informed authorities about his mental health struggles after the news broke.
Most of the victims were women, causing widespread concern and fear.
An inquiry is investigating why previous interventions failed and how to prevent similar incidents.
The incident was significant because mass killings are rare in Australia.
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Étienne-Émile Baulieu, the French scientist who created the abortion pill mifepristone (RU-486), has died at the age of 98. This medication offers a non-surgical abortion option and is considered safe by health authorities. Despite its global approval and significance, the pill continues to spark debates, especially in the United States.
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Dr. Étienne-Émile Baulieu created the abortion pill known as mifepristone or RU-486.
Mifepristone is used as an alternative to surgical abortions and has been approved in over 100 countries.
He passed away at 98 years old at his home in Paris.
His work faced significant opposition, but he pushed for its acceptance worldwide.
Though approved in the U.S. since 2000, mifepristone is still heavily debated and regulated in some areas.
Medical authorities, including the World Health Organization, deem it safe, and it was added to the WHO's essential medication list in 2010.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recorded 26 deaths related to mifepristone, which is much lower than the death rate from common medications like aspirin.
Recently, Dr. Baulieu researched Alzheimer's disease prevention and treatments for severe depression.
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Loretta Swit, an actress known for her role in the TV series M*A*S*H, passed away at age 87 in her New York home. She was famous for playing Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the show, which aired from 1974 to 1983 and was a huge success.
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Loretta Swit won two Emmy awards for her role on M*A*S*H.
She played Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan, an Army nurse.
M*A*S*H was a TV show about a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War.
The show ran for 11 seasons on TV, from 1974 to 1983.
Swit appeared in nearly every episode, including the series finale.
The finale of M*A*S*H was watched by 106 million people in the US.
She died at her home in New York, likely from natural causes, though confirmation is pending.
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President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk for his work at Doge on Musk's last day as a special government employee. Trump gave Musk a golden key as a token of appreciation, mentioning that Musk will return to the White House from time to time. Musk explained his black eye as a result of playing with his young son.
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Elon Musk completed his last day as a special government employee at Doge.
President Trump hosted Musk at the White House to honor his contributions.
Trump gave Musk a large golden key as a thank you.
Musk may occasionally visit the White House, as per Trump's remarks.
Musk explained that his bruised eye was from playing with his five-year-old son.
Musk's role as a special government employee allowed him to work only 130 days in a federal job per year.
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France's President Emmanuel Macron spoke at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore, warning that the US and Europe might lose credibility if they don't address the wars in Ukraine and Gaza soon. He emphasized the importance of a balanced approach in these conflicts to maintain global trust and urged Asian countries to form stronger alliances with Europe to avoid becoming impacted by US-China tensions.
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Emmanuel Macron warned the West could lose credibility if they don't resolve the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts soon.
He spoke at the Shangri-la Dialogue, a major defense summit in Singapore.
Macron urged Asian countries to align with Europe to avoid negative effects from US-China power struggles.
He highlighted fears about Russia's actions in Ukraine possibly affecting Taiwan and the Philippines.
Macron criticized the perceived bias in handling tensions in Gaza and pushed for recognizing a Palestinian state.
He stressed the need for strategic autonomy, where countries protect their interests while cooperating globally.
Macron noted recent criticism of Israel by European leaders over its actions in Gaza.
France plans to co-host a UN conference with Saudi Arabia on a two-state solution.
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Taylor Swift has regained ownership of the master recordings of her first six albums. She had previously re-recorded some albums to undermine the original masters' value and take back control of her music.
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Taylor Swift now owns the master recordings of her first six albums.
Scooter Braun purchased Swift's previous record label, Big Machine, in 2019, obtaining her master recordings.
Swift opposed this sale due to past issues with Braun, linked to her conflicts with Kanye West.
Master recordings are the original versions of songs, giving the owner control over their distribution and licensing.
Taylor Swift began re-recording her albums to gain ownership; she has released four re-recorded albums so far.
Swift mentioned potential delays or changes in re-recording her "Reputation" album.
She retains publishing rights, which lets her control how her music is licensed for use in different media.
Swift expressed gratitude to fans for their support and looks forward to celebrating her regained ownership.
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The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end the legal status of over 500,000 migrants under a programme that let them live temporarily in the US. This decision could lead to the deportation of migrants from countries like Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who were previously protected under the programme.
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The Trump administration can revoke the temporary legal status of around 530,000 migrants.
The affected migrants are from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
A programme called "parole" allowed these migrants to work and live in the US for two years for urgent humanitarian reasons.
The Supreme Court decision overturned a federal judge's order that stopped the Trump administration from ending the parole programme.
Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor disagreed with the decision.
The Trump administration had previously attempted to end the programme, which was also known as CHNV humanitarian parole.
Several migrant rights groups sued the administration, fearing danger if migrants are sent back to their home countries.
The ruling follows another Supreme Court decision that allowed ending Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Venezuelans.
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Heavy rain in central Nigeria has led to floods that killed at least 110 people, according to officials. Over 50 homes were destroyed, and many residents were left homeless, with the worst-hit areas being the Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa districts in Mokwa town. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and more people remain at risk as the rainy season begins.
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At least 110 people have died in flooding in central Nigeria due to heavy rainfall.
The rain lasted several hours and caused significant flooding damage.
Over 50 houses were washed away in the floods.
The districts of Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa in Mokwa town were the worst affected.
Authorities are continuing search and rescue operations.
The rainy season has just started in Nigeria, increasing the risk of more floods.
Similar floods in 2022 forced 1.3 million people to leave their homes and caused over 600 deaths.
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Russia plans to send a team for peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul. Ukraine is waiting to see Russia's ceasefire proposal before sending their delegation. The two countries have already had one meeting where they exchanged many prisoners.
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Russia will send a delegation to Istanbul for a second round of peace talks with Ukraine.
Ukraine will only attend if it receives details of Russia's ceasefire proposal.
The first meetings earlier this month led to the exchange of hundreds of prisoners.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha insists on an unconditional ceasefire from Russia for broader talks.
Leaders Putin and Zelensky are not expected to attend the upcoming talks.
Turkey aims to host a future summit with leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and the USA.
Germany's Chancellor promised to help Ukraine build long-range missiles for defense.
Russia currently controls 20% of Ukraine's territory, including Crimea.
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Trade discussions between the US and China have slowed, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Despite a recent temporary agreement to reduce tariffs, ongoing negotiations have lost momentum, but both sides are still having talks.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said US-China trade talks have slowed down.
Earlier this month, the US and China agreed to lower tariffs in a temporary trade truce.
The agreement involved both countries canceling some tariffs and suspending others for 90 days.
A US court ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing certain tariffs.
The White House has appealed the court's decision, temporarily reinstating Trump's tariffs.
The US and China reduced tariffs significantly, with US tariffs on Chinese goods dropping from 145% to 30% and China's tariffs on US goods falling from 125% to 10%.
The US aims to encourage buying American-made goods and reduce trade deficits using tariffs.
Japan and the US are also in trade talks, with some deals reportedly close to completion.
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A suspect wanted for the murder of a South African university student named Olorato Mongale was killed in a shootout with police. The incident occurred when police tried to arrest the suspect at a residential complex, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Meanwhile, the search continues for two other men possibly involved, and the suspect's parents have been arrested.
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Olorato Mongale, a South African student, was found dead in Lombardy, north of Johannesburg.
She was reported missing after going on a date.
The main suspect was located in a town called Amanzimtoti.
The suspect shot at police officers, who then shot and killed him.
Police are still looking for two other men connected to Mongale's murder.
The suspect's mother is accused of helping him avoid being caught by warning him about police at her house.
The suspect's father owns a car believed to have been used in Mongale's death.
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A US government report on children's health cited made-up studies, according to academics who were wrongly named as authors of those studies. The report was first released on May 22 and was later updated after errors were found. The report focused on chronic illnesses in children and suggested several contributing factors.
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A report from the US government on children's health uses sources that do not exist.
Academics named in the report as authors said they never wrote the studies.
The report was initially published on May 22 and revised on May 29 after errors were identified.
It discussed chronic diseases among children, noting factors like poor diet and lack of exercise.
The White House stated the errors were due to "formatting issues" but did not affect the report's main points.
Robert F Kennedy Jr., the US Health Secretary, leads the department responsible for the report.
Kennedy Jr. has previously promoted claims that vaccines cause autism, which are not supported by scientific evidence.
The Democratic National Committee criticized the report for using false sources and errors in citations.
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A private jet carrying Liberian President Joseph Boakai experienced a landing issue when part of its landing gear malfunctioned at the Roberts International Airport. Although the incident caused panic and disrupted flights, President Boakai and his team were safely evacuated without injury. Authorities are investigating the cause of the malfunction.
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President Joseph Boakai was on board a jet that had landing gear issues at Liberia's main airport.
The jet's landing gear failed, causing a rough landing and leading to flight disruptions.
Despite the scare, President Boakai and his entourage were unharmed and evacuated safely.
Scheduled flights at the airport were canceled for the night due to the incident.
Photos of the jet on the runway appeared on social media, raising concerns about safety.
The Liberia Airport Authority denied that poor runway conditions caused the issue.
The aircraft has been cleared from the runway, and normal airport operations have resumed.
An investigation into the cause of the incident is underway, with updates promised by airport authorities.
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A United Nations official stated that people in Gaza are facing forced starvation due to Israeli actions, which they classify as a war crime. Israel has allowed limited aid into Gaza following a blockade, while tensions and international criticism over its military actions persist.
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The UN humanitarian chief claims Gazans are facing forced starvation by Israeli blockades.
Israel started allowing limited aid into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade.
The blockade led to chaos at aid distribution centers in Gaza, causing injuries.
Israel resumed military offensives after a two-month ceasefire with Hamas.
The aim of Israel's actions is to pressure Hamas to release hostages.
Israeli and international response includes criticism and a call to follow humanitarian law.
Several world leaders and the EU have criticized Israel's actions in Gaza.
Concerns include potential forced displacement and reports of severe conditions in Gaza.
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A 13-year-old named Faizan Zaki from Texas won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the word "éclaircissement." He competed against eight other finalists, including the previous year's champion, Sarvadnya Kadam, and received a $52,500 prize.
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Faizan Zaki is 13 years old and comes from Texas.
He won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the US.
Zaki correctly spelled "éclaircissement," which means enlightenment.
There were eight other finalists in the competition.
Zaki defeated last year's champion, Sarvadnya Kadam.
He received a prize of $52,500.
Zaki lost to Kadam in a tiebreaker round in 2024.
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The FBI is investigating a case where someone impersonated Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, by accessing her personal phone and sending messages to important US officials. The impersonator tried to continue conversations on other platforms, raising suspicions among message recipients.
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The FBI is probing a hacking attempt involving Susie Wiles' personal phone.
Susie Wiles is the White House chief of staff and a key ally of President Donald Trump.
The impersonator used her contacts to send messages to top US officials, including senators and business leaders.
Some messages asked to continue conversations on different apps, like Telegram.
The White House is taking the cybersecurity incident very seriously.
This is not the first cybersecurity concern involving Wiles; she previously was targeted by cyber attackers linked to Iran.
The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on this incident.
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