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worldMay 16, 2026Coeur d'Alene Press

AP finishes US restructuring with round of 20 layoffs

The layoffs, which had been expected, come about a month after AP, one of the world’s oldest and most influential news organizations, offered buyouts to more than 120 journalists based in the United States. About 40 subsequently volunteered and were accepted, according to the guild.

sportsMay 15, 2026ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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cultureMay 15, 2026Daily Excelsior

Intl conference on ‘Manoeuvring Business, Society & Culture’ concludes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 15: Two-day international conference on “Manoeuvring Business, Society, and Culture in the New World Order” concluded at Government SPMR College of Commerce, with an intellectually vibrant and ceremonially rich valedictory session marked by scholarly reflections, visionary deliberations, and cultural eloquence. The valedictory ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Prof Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University as the chief guest; Prof Ashok Aima, former Vice Chancellor of Central University of Jammu and

businessMay 15, 2026Daily Excelsior

Debt trap among youth: A silent crisis of modern society

Dr Vishal Gupta vishalm.com85@gmail.com The modern world has transformed the lifestyle, aspirations, and spending habits of young people. Technology, social media, digital banking, and easy access to credit have created numerous opportunities for financial growth and convenience. However, alongside these opportunities, a dangerous financial problem has emerged among the younger generation – the debt trap. Today, many youths are becoming victims of excessive borrowing, uncontrolled spending, and financial mismanagement. What begins as a small loan or a simple credit purchase

sportsMay 15, 2026Japan Today

A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists

One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the U.S. hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday. Concerns about heat already prompted FIFA to mandate a cooling break during each…

powerMay 15, 2026The Straits Times

Pageantry over policy: Takeaways from the Trump's China trip

WASHINGTON, May 15 - U.S. President Donald Trump's two-day state visit to Beijing featured wide-ranging talks on Taiwan, Iran and trade with Chinese President Xi Jinping but yielded few concrete outcomes on the issues dividing the world's two largest economies. com.

powerMay 15, 2026Moneycontrol

Iran Says It Has ‘No Trust’ In US After Trump Xi Talks, Hormuz Tensions Remain High

Just hours after US President Donald Trump concluded talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iran signalled deep mistrust toward Washington amid stalled ceasefire negotiations. Speaking in New Delhi, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran would continue negotiations only if the US showed seriousness toward diplomacy. He also confirmed Pakistan mediated talks remain stalled while warning Iran is prepared to return to fighting if diplomacy collapses. The remarks come as tensions continue around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.

technologyMay 15, 2026The Economic Times

She had nothing at 15. At 55, she's China's wealthiest woman sitting at the world's top table with Elon Musk and Tim Cook; here's the story of Zhou Qunfei

Chinas richest woman, Zhou Qunfei, once worked factory shifts after leaving school at 15. Today, her billion-dollar tech company supplies Apple, Tesla, and Samsung. Her glass powers iPhones and smart vehicles worldwide. She built Lens Technology from poverty, loss, and survival. Now she sits beside Elon Musk and Tim Cook at global business meetings.

worldMay 15, 2026The Guardian

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climateMay 15, 2026Phys.org

Q&A: Evolution may reshape how urban forests, wetlands and reefs protect cities

Over the past decade, cities around the world have increasingly turned to nature-based infrastructure to become more resilient in the face of a changing climate. Urban forests provide shade during heat waves and improve air quality; wetlands filter stormwater and reduce flooding; and restored oyster reefs filter water, create habitat and reduce wave energy along shorelines. When carefully designed and managed, these "nature-based solutions" can support climate adaptation, biodiversity and public health.