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Pope Leo Issues First Encyclical Demanding AI Be ‘Disarmed’

Pope Leo's first encyclical calls for AI to be "disarmed," warns of digital slaveries, condemns AI warfare, and appeals directly to tech developers on ethics.

05/26/2026

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Dave Ramsey Tells Caller She Bears Responsibility After Husband Hid $4.5M in Debt

Dave Ramsey told a caller whose husband secretly accumulated $4.5M in debt that both spouses bear responsibility for knowing household finances. (158 chars)

05/26/2026

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Fixed-Rate Mortgages Are Getting More Expensive — And Interest Isn’t Why

Fixed-rate mortgage payments are rising across the US — not because of interest, but surging escrow costs tied to insurance and property taxes. Here's what borr

05/26/2026

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US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites as Peace Talks Press On

The US military launched fresh strikes on Iranian missile sites near Bandar Abbas, citing self-defence, even as diplomats in Doha pressed for a ceasefire deal.

05/26/2026

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South Korea’s Kospi Hits Record High as Iran Peace Talks Lift Asia Sentiment

South Korea's Kospi hit a fresh record above 8,094 Tuesday as Iran peace talk optimism buoyed Asia markets, even as Japan's Nikkei slipped on profit-taking.

05/26/2026

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U.S. Strikes Iran While Trump Pursues Peace Deal

U.S. forces struck missile sites and Iranian boats in southern Iran early Tuesday. The strikes came as Trump pressed forward with a regional peace deal.

05/26/2026

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High Earners Squeezed Too

A new CNN/SSRS poll shows 57% of households earning $150K or more say wages aren't keeping up with prices, deepening US economic anxiety.

05/26/2026

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Gold Jumps as Iran Deal Optimism Cools Inflation Fears

Gold jumped as much as 1.6% to near $4,580 an ounce after Trump signaled progress in US-Iran talks and oil prices fell sharply below $100 a barrel.

05/26/2026

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UK Government Pledges Under-16 Social Media Restrictions Before Year’s End

The UK government has pledged under-16 social media restrictions by end of 2026, with Technology Secretary Liz Kendall promising action after a major public con

05/26/2026

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Next Boss Warns of Dramatic Fall in Entry-Level Jobs

Next CEO Lord Wolfson warns of a dramatic fall in entry-level UK jobs, citing doubled applicants per vacancy and rising employer costs. (158 chars)

05/26/2026

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Oil Prices Mixed as Iran Strikes and Diplomacy Pull Markets in Opposite Directions

Oil prices moved in opposite directions Tuesday as fresh U.S. military operations in Iran clashed with Trump's signals that nuclear diplomacy was progressing.

05/26/2026

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Oil Retreats as Iran-US Ceasefire Talks Show Cautious Progress

Oil prices held lower Monday as Iran-US nuclear deal talks showed cautious progress, with broad principles agreed but no final agreement signed. 158 chars.

05/25/2026

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The Custard Apple’s Unlikely Rise From Drought Farms to Global Plates

Indian farmers are transforming the humble custard apple into a global export crop, aided by hybrid varieties and precise cold-chain logistics. (157 chars)

05/25/2026

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Tariffs Eased But Chinese Firms Still Face Branding and Data Hurdles in the U.S.

Chinese companies are pursuing U.S. expansion after tariff relief, but branding and data security concerns remain stubborn obstacles beyond trade policy. (158 c

05/25/2026

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Compulsive Online Shopping Is Draining Budgets One Click at a Time

Compulsive online shopping is pushing some consumers into financial crisis. Benzinga reports on the psychological triggers and the scale of a $4.39T e-commerce

05/25/2026