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Lakers Fall to Thunder in Game 2, Trail Series 0-2

The Lakers led at halftime but collapsed after, losing 125-107 to the defending champion Thunder. Austin Reaves scored 31 points and LeBron James added 23, yet OKC pulled away to take a 2-0 series lead.

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Why does that goat look so unbothered?

scooter ridiculously overloaded on a highway with a washing machine, rolled rugs, chairs, baskets, and a live goat calmly perched on top like it's routine.

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@elonmusk @TheRabbitHole Elon Musk's $10B Tax Bill Overwhelms IRS SystemsElon Musk paid a record $10 billion in taxes in 2021 — the largest single payment in US history. The massive amount reportedly overwhelmed IRS computers, forcing a software update to handle the extra digits.

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BREAKING: CNN founder and cable news pioneer Ted Turner has died at the age of 87.

Turner pioneered the media industry with the creation of the 24-hour cable news network in 1980.

He died peacefully and was surrounded by family, according to CNN.

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President Trump offers Iran a deal: Accept terms to end "Epic Fury," reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift the blockade—or face far more intense bombing.

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FBI Director Kash Patel Declares Return of Law and Order

FBI Director Kash Patel released a video highlighting restored law and order under President Trump, contrasting 2021-2024 chaos with 2025’s aggressive crackdowns on gangs, violent crime, and homicide.

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UK Arrests Two Over Fake Gay Asylum Claims

Two immigration advisers were arrested in east London after a BBC undercover probe revealed they coached asylum seekers to fabricate gay persecution stories using fake letters and photos.

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US-Iran Near Deal to End 2026 War

US and Iran are finalizing a 14-point memorandum ending the war, with Iran halting nuclear enrichment in exchange for US sanctions relief.

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Naked Performer Rings Bell as Climate Alarm at Venice Biennale

Austrian artist Florentina Holzinger's "Seaworld Venice" features a nude performer hanging upside down as a church bell clapper to warn of rising sea levels.

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Trump Shocks Critics: White House Ballroom Now Costs DOUBLE – But Here's Why!

Trump defends White House ballroom costs doubling to under $400M due to doubled size, luxury upgrades, and better design. Project ahead of schedule, privately funded.

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Title: Iran-China Hold Key Talks Amid US-Israel Tensions

Iranian FM Araghchi met China's Wang Yi in Beijing to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional issues.

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Indonesia's Hindu-Muslim Harmony

Indonesia's 90% Muslim population claims peaceful coexistence with its 2% Hindu minority, citing thousands of temples and no major pogroms, largely due to Bali's unique status.

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Iranian Strike Hits UAE Oil Facility

Iranian drone struck Fujairah oil zone in UAE, sparking major fire. Three injured; not Dubai as claimed. UAE defenses intercepted others.

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India's UPI will soon link with Vietnam's fast payment system, PM Modi announced after talks with President To Lam.

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Pakistan Navy Rescues Stranded Indian Ship in Heartwarming Act of Humanity!

Pakistan Navy ship Kashmir rushed to aid distressed Indian vessel MV Gautam in Arabian Sea, providing food, medicines & technical support to 7 crew.

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Tom Holland sprang into action in the MCU as Spider-Man 10 years ago today.

Tom Holland debuted as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War exactly 10 years ago today on May 6, 2016, becoming a fan-favorite MCU hero.

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China Probes Deadly Fireworks Factory Blast

A powerful explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, China, killed 26 people and injured 61 on May 4. Authorities have suspended all production and launched a formal investigation.

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Vietnam Launches Major Anti-Piracy Crackdown

Vietnam orders fresh crackdown on online piracy and counterfeits from May 8, targeting 20% more copyright violations amid US pressure.

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Two new witnesses come forward in case against JP Morgan exec Lorna Hajdini, accused of making her subordinate Chirayu Rana her sex slave

One saw the 'naked' manager arrive at Rana's apartment, saying she 'owns Rana'

Another saw her 'kissing Rana's neck and grabbing him'