Nonce News Desk

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Non-Carbonated Drinks Are Stealing Market Share From Hard Seltzers

Non-carbonated drinks like Surfside and BeatBox are outpacing hard seltzers as Gen Z drives a broad shift toward still beverages in both alcohol and non-alc cat

05/24/2026

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Russia Unleashes Hypersonic Missile in Massive Kyiv Bombardment

Russia fired a nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile near Kyiv in one of the heaviest bombardments of the Ukrainian capital since the war began in 2022.

05/24/2026

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Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan Draws Sanctions Push, Gold Eyes $10,000

Senator Tom Cotton is pushing sanctions over Iran's Strait of Hormuz toll plan, gold eyes $10,000, and the U.S. SPR hits a historic low. Week in review.

05/24/2026

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Iran War Costs Global Companies $25 Billion

The US-Israeli war with Iran has already cost global companies at least $25 billion, with airlines, manufacturers and consumer brands all feeling the pressure.

05/24/2026

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UK Spends 25x More on Youth Benefits Than on Getting Young People Into Work

A government-commissioned review finds the UK spends 25 times more keeping young people on benefits than helping them find work, calling for a full system reset

05/24/2026

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Russia Fires Hypersonic Oreshnik Missile at Kyiv in Overnight Bombardment

Russia struck Kyiv overnight with an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile, drones and cruise missiles in one of the war's most intense bombardments. 158 chars

05/24/2026

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Gulf AI Hub Ambitions Face Wartime Stress Test

War in the Middle East is straining Gulf nations' ambitions to become global AI hubs, with data center attacks and $100 oil shaking investor confidence.

05/24/2026

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Cambridge Workers Turn to Food Banks as Living Costs Spiral

Cambridge workers with jobs are turning to food banks as soaring rent and living costs outpace wages, amid a University of Cambridge staff strike. (157 chars)

05/24/2026

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The Widening Gap Between Wall Street Gains and Main Street Gloom

Equities are near all-time highs, yet U.S. consumer sentiment has collapsed to levels not seen in seven decades. Here is why Americans still feel broke.

05/24/2026

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Why Eggs, Milk and Bread Cost So Much More in the UK

Eggs, milk and bread have all risen sharply since 2022. BBC Business breaks down why UK grocery staples cost so much more and who is absorbing the pain.

05/24/2026

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Kevin O’Leary’s Two-Card Rule for Smarter Spending

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary says credit cards aren't the enemy. His two-card discipline strategy could help Americans avoid punishing 21%+ interest rates.

05/24/2026

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Shooting Near White House

Secret Service officers fatally shot a gunman who opened fire near the White House on Friday. President Trump was inside the executive mansion at the time.

05/24/2026

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Secret Service Shooting Near White House

Secret Service agents shot a person near the White House Saturday evening. A bystander was also wounded in the incident on Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

05/23/2026

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California Chemical Tank Near Disneyland Threatens Explosion, 40,000 Forced to Flee

A pressurized chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, risks explosion, forcing 40,000 residents to evacuate across six Orange County cities over Memorial Day

05/23/2026

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Trump Claims Iran Peace Deal ‘Largely Negotiated’ as Hormuz Reopening Looms

Trump says an Iran peace deal is largely negotiated, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen under a framework MOU still being finalised. 158 chars

05/23/2026