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Samsung SDI keeps battery investment above $730M

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/17/2026 8:31 PM

Samsung SDI invested over 1 trillion won in facilities and research during the 1Q despite a slowdown in the global electric vehicle battery market. ... Read full Story

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Samsung management, union resume last-ditch wage talks

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/17/2026 8:26 PM

Samsung Electronics management and labor representatives will return to the negotiating table for a critical attempt to avoid a large-scale strike. ... Read full Story

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North Korean women’s soccer club arrives in South Korea

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/17/2026 8:16 PM

A North Korean women's soccer club arrived in South Korea on Saturday ahead of the Asian Football Confederation Women's Champions League semifinals. ... Read full Story

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Japan to restore military-style ranks in Self-Defense Forces

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/17/2026 8:09 PM

Japan plans to replace the unique rank titles used by its Self-Defense Forces with internationally recognized military-style names such as general. ... Read full Story

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South Korean destroyer project faces budget crisis

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/17/2026 7:57 PM

S. Korea's next-generation destroyer program faces growing budget pressure, raising concerns that the project could stall unless the govt. adjusts. ... Read full Story

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Portugal's $140M drone carrier offers warning for South Korean Navy

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/17/2026 7:52 PM

The global naval balance is rapidly shifting away from ultra-expensive warships toward AI-enabled unmanned platforms designed for low-cost warfare. ... Read full Story

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China condemns Conservative MP’s Taiwan trip after ambassador’s warning

By Global News | Sean Previl | 5/17/2026 4:06 PM

China claims sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan, and says by allowing MPs to travel there, Canada is 'interfering in China's internal affairs.' ... Read full Story

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Drone strike sparks fire at Abu Dhabi nuclear plant

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/17/2026 3:33 PM

A drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire at the facility Sunday, defense officials said. ... Read full Story

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WHO declares Ebola health emergency in the DRC, Uganda

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/17/2026 12:57 PM

The WHO has declared a public health emergency of international concern in reaction to an Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the DRC. ... Read full Story

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Hundreds of Ukrainian drones strike Moscow region, killing 3

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/17/2026 10:08 AM

Hundreds of Ukrainian drones attacked the Moscow region overnight in what Russian officials called the largest attack in more than a year. ... Read full Story

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/17/2026 9:59 AM

Ebola is highly contagious and can be contracted via bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen. The disease it causes is rare, but severe and often fatal. ... Read full Story

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Drone strike sparks fire at UAE power plant shaking Iran truce

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/17/2026 9:40 AM

Fighting has also heated up between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon despite a nominal ceasefire there, further straining the wider truce. ... Read full Story

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Carney urged to take action amid Trump’s abortion ‘gag rule’ for developing countries

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/17/2026 9:23 AM

The aid sector is hoping Canada renews its 10-year commitment to funding health services through a gender lens, which expires in 2030. ... Read full Story

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U.S. links Toronto consulate shooting to alleged Iranian-backed commander

By Global News | Prisha Dev | 5/16/2026 7:12 PM

An man has been charged with terrorism offences in the U.S. and is accused of helping direct the March shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto and other attacks. ... Read full Story

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Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2026 4:39 PM

Félicien Kabuga, an alleged Rwandan war criminal, died in custody in The Hague, the Netherlands, Saturday, according to the United Nations. ... Read full Story

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Freight train crashes into bus killing 8 in Bangkok, Thailand

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2026 3:23 PM

At least eight people are dead and about 35 are injured after a public bus and a freight train collided, causing the bus to burst into flames. ... Read full Story

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Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2026 2:27 PM

Pope Leo XIV will travel to France in September, the Vatican announced Saturday. The apostolic journey is scheduled for Sept. 25-28. ... Read full Story

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Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/16/2026 1:45 PM

U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said. ... Read full Story

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Rescue diver dies while recovering bodies of Italian scuba divers

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2026 12:59 PM

A rescue diver has died after an attempt to recover the bodies of four of the five Italians killed on a scuba diving trip in the Maldives. ... Read full Story

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Maldives military diver dies searching for bodies of 4 Italians in an underwater cave

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/16/2026 10:21 AM

A Maldivian military diver died during a dangerous mission to recover four Italian divers believed trapped inside an underwater cave in the Maldives. ... Read full Story

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Porsche Builds A One-Off 911 GT3 RS For Chocolate Lovers

by carbuzz.com | May 17 2026

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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell reaches conference finals for first time, matches Kobe with Game 7 stat line

by CBS Interactive Inc | May 18 2026

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Safari Murder Party

by BookPage | May 18 2026

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Green River is releasing a unique, new honey-finished bourbon

by THE MANUAL | May 17 2026

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DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

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We'll Never See Another Game Like The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Again

by GameSpot | May 17 2026

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Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures

by NY Times | Apr 15 2026

health

Real Housewives Star Says Breast Cancer Gave Her a ‘Different Type of Strength’

by Healthline.com | May 17 2026

lifestyle

Psychologist explains why celebrating divorce might be the healthiest thing you can do

by Hello! Magazine | May 17 2026

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Boyfriend stabbed mom of three in front of witnesses at Yaphank gas station, authorities say

by greaterlongisland.com | May 17 2026

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She Lost 60 Pounds on the Mayo Clinic Diet—Here’s How It Worked

by thehealthy.com | Apr 30 2026

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Packing the Supreme Court? Kamala Harris pushes idea as the party quickly forgets about Joe Biden

by Opinion on Fox News | May 18 2026

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11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

by Gear Patrol | May 17 2026

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UAE blames Iran for drone strike that caused fire at nuclear plant in Abu Dhabi

by Interesting Engineering | May 18 2026

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Want to Live Longer? Start Flossing Your Teeth

by Self.com | Apr 22 2026

Word of the Day

vindicate

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 18, 2026 is:

vindicate • \VIN-duh-kayt\ • verb

To vindicate someone is to show that they are not guilty. Vindicate can also mean “to show that someone or something that has been criticized or doubted is correct, true, or reasonable.”

// A series of testimonies helped vindicate the defendant.

// Their much-maligned approach to the problem has now been vindicated by these positive results.

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Examples:

“He [Bob Dylan] never expressed embarrassment over the dismal commercial failure of his would-be cinematic masterpiece, Renaldo and Clara, even after the film’s financers, Warner Bros., warned Dylan that the film’s nearly five hour running time would ensure its failure (which would prove true). Dylan insisted that the film needed every frame. And who knows, art history may vindicate him.” — Ron Rosenbaum, Bob Dylan: Things Have Changed, 2025

Did you know?

It’s hard not to marvel at the rich history of vindicate. Vindicate, which has been used in English since at least the mid-16th century, comes from a form of the Latin verb vindicare, meaning “to set free, avenge, or lay claim to.” Vindicare, in turn, comes from vindex, a noun meaning “claimant” or “avenger.” Truly, vindex has proven to be an incredible hulk of a word progenitor over the centuries. Other descendants of this “avenger” assembled in English include avenge itself, revenge, vengeance, vendetta, and vindictive.

Samsung SDI keeps battery investment above $730M

Samsung management, union resume last-ditch wage talks

North Korean women’s soccer club arrives in South Korea

Japan to restore military-style ranks in Self-Defense Forces

South Korean destroyer project faces budget crisis

Portugal's $140M drone carrier offers warning for South Korean Navy

China condemns Conservative MP’s Taiwan trip after ambassador’s warning

Drone strike sparks fire at Abu Dhabi nuclear plant

WHO declares Ebola health emergency in the DRC, Uganda

Hundreds of Ukrainian drones strike Moscow region, killing 3

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency

Drone strike sparks fire at UAE power plant shaking Iran truce

Carney urged to take action amid Trump’s abortion ‘gag rule’ for developing countries

U.S. links Toronto consulate shooting to alleged Iranian-backed commander

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague

Freight train crashes into bus killing 8 in Bangkok, Thailand

Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September

Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission

Rescue diver dies while recovering bodies of Italian scuba divers

Maldives military diver dies searching for bodies of 4 Italians in an underwater cave

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Google Earth

Porsche Builds A One-Off 911 GT3 RS For Chocolate Lovers

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell reaches conference finals for first time, matches Kobe with Game 7 stat line

Safari Murder Party

Green River is releasing a unique, new honey-finished bourbon

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

We'll Never See Another Game Like The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Again

Saudi Fund to Back Away From LIV Golf Under Mounting Financial Pressures

Real Housewives Star Says Breast Cancer Gave Her a ‘Different Type of Strength’

Psychologist explains why celebrating divorce might be the healthiest thing you can do

Boyfriend stabbed mom of three in front of witnesses at Yaphank gas station, authorities say

She Lost 60 Pounds on the Mayo Clinic Diet—Here’s How It Worked

Packing the Supreme Court? Kamala Harris pushes idea as the party quickly forgets about Joe Biden

11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

UAE blames Iran for drone strike that caused fire at nuclear plant in Abu Dhabi

Want to Live Longer? Start Flossing Your Teeth

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