Nonce News Desk

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Ukraine and the West Turn Russia’s Propaganda Playbook Against Moscow

A network of covert social media accounts is mirroring Russian disinformation tactics to undermine Moscow-aligned juntas across West Africa's Sahel region.

05/28/2026

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US and Iran Trade Fresh Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes near the strait of Hormuz, with Iran retaliating against a US base in Kuwait as ceasefire talks stall and Lebanon fighti

05/28/2026

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Oil Prices Surge After US Strikes Iran Military Site

Oil prices jumped nearly 4% after the US struck a military target in Iran's Bandar Abbas, threatening the already-disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.

05/28/2026

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Elon Musk Backs Austrian Economics in Swipe at Central Planning

Elon Musk backed Austrian school economics on X, arguing market prices are critical information without which no economy can function properly.

05/28/2026

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Australia Sues 3M for $2 Billion Over Forever Chemicals at Defence Sites

Australia is suing 3M for AU$2 billion over PFAS contamination at 28 defence sites, in the largest legal claim ever filed by the government. (158 chars)

05/28/2026

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Kuwait Air Defenses Activated as U.S. Launches New Iran Strikes

Kuwait activated air defenses against missile and drone threats as the U.S. military carried out new strikes on an Iranian military site near the Strait of Horm

05/28/2026

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Google Engineer Charged With Insider Trading via Prediction Platform Bets

A Google security engineer faces federal insider trading charges after allegedly using confidential company data to win $1.2M on a prediction platform.

05/28/2026

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Goolsbee Warns of Stagflation Shock as Energy Inflation Stays Hot

Chicago Fed President Goolsbee warns energy inflation tied to the Iran war has lasted longer than expected, threatening Asian economies with a stagflationary sh

05/28/2026

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Oil Surges Past $96 After U.S. Strikes in Iran Reignite Hormuz Fears

Oil climbed sharply after U.S. forces struck an Iranian military site, reviving fears of shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent hit $96.

05/28/2026

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Kashkari Flags Inflation Priority as Jobs Market Holds Firm

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says inflation remains the central bank's top priority, warning unanchored expectations could force sharper policy actio

05/28/2026

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Oil Clears $100 Again as US Strikes on Iran Kill Peace Deal Hopes

Oil prices surged back above $100 a barrel after US strikes on Iran torpedoed peace deal hopes, with analysts warning the market is nearing a point of no return

05/27/2026

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Is American Tipping Culture Going Global?

American tipping culture is spreading to Iceland, the UK and beyond, driven by tourist habits and digital card readers that prompt gratuities at checkout.

05/27/2026

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Global Carmakers Losing Ground as China Rewrites the Auto Industry

Western, Japanese and European automakers are rapidly losing market share as China's EV factories dominate batteries, software and design. 155 chars.

05/27/2026

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Petraeus Says Drone Swarms Are the Defining Threat and Investment Theme of the Decade

Former CIA Director David Petraeus says drone swarms are the next major military threat and the biggest structural growth opportunity in defense over the next d

05/27/2026

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Wall Street Holds Steady as Traders Brace for Fed’s Favorite Inflation Report

Wall Street futures held near flat Wednesday night as investors braced for April's PCE inflation report, the Fed's preferred price gauge, due Thursday morning.

05/27/2026