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Today's #headlines:
Kurt Cobain's smashed guitar, signed by Nirvana, sells for nearly $600,000
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#news by Entertainment Weekly
The Fender Stratocaster was originally estimated to sell for $60,000.

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Today's #headlines:
Foo Fighters announce Josh Freese as new drummer following Taylor Hawkins' death
https://t.co/UweWmVC3V6

#news by Entertainment Weekly
Drummers Chad Smith, Tommy Lee, and Danny Carey make cameos in the group's sketch announcing the news.

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Today's #headlines:
Fast X races to the top of the weekend box office, outpacing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
https://t.co/jwMzXgWECU

#news by Entertainment Weekly
The Vin Diesel-led franchise leaves director James Gunn's Guardians installment in the dust at the weekend box …

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Today's #headlines:
China bans Micron chips in key infrastructure over 'national security' risks
https://t.co/ijZNcxJXk7

#news by TechCrunch
China has banned some sales of Micron products after launching a probe into the American memory chip giant for cybersecurity risks in ea…

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Today's #headlines:
SpaceX sends Saudi astronauts, including first Arab woman, to ISS
https://t.co/ctEdaV51zZ

#news by Al Jazeera English
Sponsored by Saudi Arabia, Rayyanah Barnawi, a breast cancer researcher, is the first Arab woman to go to space.

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Today's #headlines:
White-hot Heat thrash lifeless Celtics, take 3-0 lead in ECF
https://t.co/sELwFzU3us

#news by Fox Sports
While Miami remained at its best, the Celtics showed no semblance of fight in a decisive Game 3 loss to the Heat.

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Today's #headlines:
5/21/2023: Price Gouging; Targeting Seniors; Jeff Koons
https://t.co/iWn0PTc6Is

#news by CBS News
Price gouging in Pentagon contracts. Then, cyber scammers stealing from grandparents. And, Jeff Koons: The 60 Minutes interview.

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Today's #headlines:
Jeff Koons explains some of his most famous works | 60 Minutes
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#news by CBS News
American artist Jeff Koons discusses his famous "Balloon Dog" sculpture and other memorable works.

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Today's #headlines:
Heat roll past Celtics 128-102, take 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference finals
https://t.co/gY6wMkX7aV

#news by Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) — Gabe Vincent scored a career-high 29 points, Duncan Robinson added 22 and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat moved one win fr…

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Today's #headlines:
Jayson Tatum's Celtics Slammed by Twitter for 'Embarrassing' Game 3 Loss to Heat
https://t.co/KZnTdTEjIO

#news by Bleacher Report
It was just a year ago that the Boston Celtics were competing for a championship against the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 …

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Today's #headlines:
Thousands mass for pro-EU rally in Moldovan capital, amid tensions with Russia
https://t.co/DEEj8mcnYt

#news by BBC News
Moldovan President Maia Sandu is vying for EU member status, amid fears of a Russian-backed coup.

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Today's #headlines:
Murray withdraws from French Open
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#news by BBC Sport
Britain's Andy Murray withdraws from the French Open and will prioritise the grass-court season instead.

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Today's #headlines:
Swift treble helps Hull beat Cas to reach quarters
https://t.co/1OtEdmWp81

#news by BBC Sport
Winger Adam Swift scores three of the six tries as Hull FC win at Castleford to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

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Today's #headlines:
How 'outstanding' Haaland helped Man City win title
https://t.co/JKVgRy8Wfb

#news by BBC Sport
Match of the Day 2 pundits Ben Mee, Jermaine Jenas and Micah Richards discuss Erling Haaland's "outstanding" impact on Manchester City's Premier League title win.

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Today's #headlines:
AUKUS plans for new submarine base amid increased undersea competition
https://t.co/O1n3e7TTzG

#news by Business Insider (UK)
Working with Australia and the UK, the US is making plans to keep a close eye on China's increasingly active submarine fleet.

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Today's #headlines:
Sudan conflict: The Eritrean refugees caught between two crises
https://t.co/DUlGzSOPt2

#news by BBC News
Thousands of people find themselves stranded in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict to the north.

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Today's #headlines:
Ukraine war: Satellite images reveal Russian defences before major assault
https://t.co/GLn3eSPl7s

#news by BBC News
Fortifications against Ukraine's counter-attack are uncovered by a BBC analysis of satellite images.

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Today's #headlines:
'Special night' - but Man Utd 'need miracle' for title
https://t.co/dJvVu5GYpE

#news by BBC Sport
Marc Skinner says he would have "bitten your hands off" to still be in with a chance of winning the Women's Super League title on the last day.

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Today's #headlines:
Koepka wins US PGA Championship to claim fifth major
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#news by BBC Sport
A resurgent Brooks Koepka holds off Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland to claim his third US PGA Championship title at Oak Hill.

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Today's #headlines:
Britons warned about four convincing scams to watch out for this year
https://t.co/ounVvzZVl7

#news by Independent
Which? says consumers are being bombarded by a new wave of convincing scams