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Shakira and Burna Boy Unite for 2026 World Cup Anthem

The Colombian superstar returns to World Cup music for the fourth time, teaming up with Nigerian artist Burna Boy for 'Dai Dai,' the official song of the 2026 tournament. The track blends Afrobeats with Latin Pop and celebrates the global spirit of soccer's biggest event.

5/15/2026
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Gen Z Defies Housing Market Odds, Buys Homes
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Gen Z Defies Housing Market Odds, Buys Homes

Despite record-high home prices and a housing shortage, a growing number of Americans in their twenties are achieving homeownership through aggressive saving, career pivots, and financial savvy. Single women lead the charge, representing 35% of Gen Z buyers.

5/15/2026
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Jury Awards $49.5 Million in Boeing 737 MAX Crash Case
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Jury Awards $49.5 Million in Boeing 737 MAX Crash Case

A federal jury in Chicago has awarded $49.5 million to the family of Samya Stumo, who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash. The verdict resolves one of the final cases from two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people.

5/14/2026
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Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary for Congress

Political organizer Denise Powell has secured the Democratic nomination for Nebraska's second congressional district, defeating State Sen. John Cavanaugh in a closely contested primary race. The victory positions Democrats to compete for the seat currently held by retiring Republican Don Bacon.

5/14/2026
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Criminal Charges Filed in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

The federal government has filed criminal charges against companies involved in the deadly 2024 cargo ship crash that brought down Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The announcement comes more than two years after the catastrophic incident that claimed multiple lives and severed a critical transportation artery.

5/13/2026
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Sam Altman Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman took the witness stand to defend his company in a high-profile legal battle initiated by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. The testimony marks a significant moment in the ongoing dispute between the artificial intelligence firm and one of its original co-founders.

5/13/2026
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Expert Examines Growing Concern Over Teen Takeovers

As reports of so-called teen takeovers emerge across the nation, legal experts are weighing in on whether these incidents represent a genuine public safety threat or a misunderstood social phenomenon. Georgetown Law's Juvenile Justice Clinic director offers critical perspective on the trend.

5/13/2026
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