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  • more-than-1000-passengers-held-on-cruise-after-gastrointestinal-illness-outbreak

    More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak

    By Amy Walker, Claire QuinnBordeauxMay 13, 2026

    More than 1,000 passengers are being held on a UK-operated cruise ship in France after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness. The Ambition, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux with three passengers isolated in their cabins.

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  • the-lecturer-and-philosopher-king-xi-jinping-behind-closed-doors

    The Lecturer and Philosopher King: Xi Jinping Behind Closed Doors

    By David PiersonMay 13, 2026

    Encounters with other world leaders reveal a side of China’s leader that the public rarely sees, and offer clues to how he will approach President Trump in Beijing.

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  • war-in-iran-costs-29-billion-so-far-and-students-are-finally-improving-in-math

    War in Iran costs $29 billion so far. And, students are finally improving in math

    By Brittney MeltonMay 13, 2026

    Pentagon officials told Congress they estimate the war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far. And, a new Education Scorecard shows U.S. students are improving in math.

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  • feds-demand-michigan-voter-registration-lists-at-appeals-court

    Feds demand Michigan voter registration lists at appeals court

    By Kevin KoeningerMichiganMay 13, 2026

    Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says the lists are not required to be disclosed under federal law because they are self-generated and continually updated.

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  • trump-faces-slew-of-bad-options-on-iran-as-diplomacy-falters

    Trump faces slew of 'bad options' on Iran as diplomacy falters

    By Virginia PietromarchiUnited States, IranMay 13, 2026

    Trump faces mounting pressure amid stalled Iran peace talks as domestic discontent grows and geopolitical stakes rise.

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  • astra-taylor-on-ai-data-center-resistance-fighting-billionaire-big-tech-agenda▶ Video

    Astra Taylor on AI Data Center Resistance & Fighting "Billionaire Big Tech Agenda"

    May 13, 2026

    As "supercharged" construction of new AI data centers blankets the country, a growing resistance movement is leveraging local fights as an "industry chokepoint" to force important questions about land, water, energy resources, and democratic governance over an industry driven by billionaire tech leaders.

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  • the-surveillance-economy-is-here-this-is-how-we-fight-back

    The Surveillance Economy Is Here. This Is How We Fight Back.

    By Sam LevineNew York CityMay 13, 2026

    Rejecting surveillance capitalism means insisting, clearly and unapologetically, that markets should serve the people — not the other way around, writes NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Sam Levine.

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  • court-overturns-alex-murdaughs-murder-convictions-and-orders-new-trial

    Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial

    South CarolinaMay 13, 2026

    The state's supreme court has ordered a new trial for Alex Murdaugh over the June 2021 killings of his wife and son. The court ruled that a county clerk unfairly biased the jury against him.

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  • europe-tries-a-trumpian-tactic-with-trump-no-apologies

    Europe Tries a Trumpian Tactic With Trump: No Apologies

    By Jim TankersleyMay 13, 2026

    Stuck with the fallout from America’s war in Iran, European leaders have criticized the president publicly. When he’s been angered, they haven’t backed down.

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  • putin-hails-russias-test-launch-of-a-new-ballistic-missile

    Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile

    By The Associated PressMoscowMay 13, 2026

    Russia test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernize its nuclear forces. The nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year.

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  • king-opens-parliament-as-starmer-fights-to-hold-power

    King opens Parliament as Starmer fights to hold power

    By James Francis WhiteheadManchester, EnglandMay 13, 2026

    King Charles III outlined a broad domestic agenda and closer EU ties Wednesday, but the speech unfolded against deep uncertainty over whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer can hold onto power.

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  • france-confines-over-1700-passengers-on-cruise-ship-over-gastroenteritis

    France confines over 1,700 passengers on cruise ship over gastroenteritis

    BordeauxMay 13, 2026

    The British ship docked in the southwestern French city of Bordeaux reports 49 suspected cases.

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