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‘Fjord’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's "Fjord" won the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, making him only the 10th filmmaker to claim the prize twice.

05/23/2026

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US-Iran Ceasefire Extension Talks

Trump says it is 50/50 on an Iran deal or renewed strikes as Pakistan, Qatar, and Gulf mediators race to lock in a 60-day ceasefire extension.

05/23/2026

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S&P 500 Returns to Record Territory After Turbulent Week

The S&P 500 extended its eight-week winning streak despite mid-week pressure from surging oil prices and a 2007-high in 30-year Treasury yields.

05/23/2026

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Stephen Colbert Hosts Michigan Public Access Show One Day After CBS Finale

Stephen Colbert returned to television just one day after his CBS Late Show finale, surprise-hosting a Michigan public access program with Jack White and Jeff D

05/23/2026

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Kyle Busch Death Cause Confirmed as Sepsis Following Severe Pneumonia

NASCAR two-time champion Kyle Busch died at 41 from sepsis caused by severe pneumonia, his family confirmed Saturday. He collapsed in a simulator days before.

05/23/2026

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U.S. Expands Ebola Airport Screening to Atlanta as DRC Outbreak Grows

The CDC has expanded Ebola airport screening to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International as the DRC outbreak grows to nearly 750 suspected cases. (157 chars)

05/23/2026

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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension Nears as Nuclear Framework Takes Shape

Mediators say a 60-day ceasefire extension between the U.S. and Iran is within reach, with a nuclear framework and Strait of Hormuz reopening on the table.

05/23/2026

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Uber Makes Takeover Bid for Delivery Hero

Delivery Hero has confirmed a takeover approach from Uber valuing the German food-delivery group at 33 euros per share, as its strategic review intensifies.

05/23/2026

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Kevin O’Leary Says 9-to-5 Workers Don’t Work for Him

Kevin O'Leary says workers who clock out at 5 PM and prioritize soccer games over problem-solving have no place in his organizations. Here's why.

05/23/2026

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Berkshire’s Delta and Macy’s Buys Leave Wall Street Guessing

Berkshire Hathaway's Q1 portfolio revealed new stakes in Delta Air Lines and Macy's. CNBC reports neither position is easy to explain — and Buffett says he skip

05/23/2026

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Iran Refuses Compromise as Pakistan Mediates U.S. Nuclear Talks

Iran's parliament speaker says Tehran will not compromise with the U.S. as Pakistan leads mediation efforts and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping.

05/23/2026

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Investing With a Chronic Illness

A Reddit thread about a 36-year-old with liver cirrhosis sparked a broader debate on whether long-term investing makes sense when facing a serious chronic illne

05/23/2026

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SpaceX IPO Buzz Builds as Biographer Pegs Musk’s Drive to Reach $1 Trillion Valuation

Walter Isaacson says Elon Musk is chasing a $1 trillion SpaceX valuation like a video game score, not personal wealth. A critic calls SpaceX a money furnace.

05/23/2026

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Texas Bank Teller and Husband Face $53K Debt Load Anchored by Underwater Car Loan

A Texas bank teller appeared on The Ramsey Show carrying $53K in debt, anchored by a $39K car loan on a vehicle worth just $25,000.

05/23/2026

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Retail Investor Buzz Drives Nvidia, Arm, AMC, Rocket Lab, and Nebius Into the Spotlight

Retail investors flooded X and Reddit's r/WallStreetBets with discussion of Nvidia, Arm, AMC, Rocket Lab, and Nebius during the week of May 18-22, 2026.

05/23/2026