US AND CANADA

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Storm systems sweeping across the Midwest have left at least 16 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked a mass casualty event in southeastern Kentucky.

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Walmart reported another strong quarter on Thursday, driven by sales gains in the United States. However, the company warned of potential price increases and continued uncertainty related to President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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U.S. energy officials are intensifying scrutiny of Chinese-manufactured components used in renewable energy systems after undisclosed communication devices were found embedded in solar power inverters and batteries. These rogue elements—absent from official product documentation—were discovered during technical assessments of grid-connected equipment, raising fears over potential remote interference and grid destabilization.

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It’s not just the “gesture” of a $400 million luxury plane that President Donald Trump says he’s smart to accept from Qatar. Or that he effectively auctioned off the first destination on his first major foreign trip, heading to Saudi Arabia because the kingdom was ready to make big investments in U.S. companies.

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Pope Leo XIV officially joined Instagram on Tuesday, May 13, marking his social media debut with his first post. The initial images, accompanied by a message inspired by his first public address at the Urbi et Orbi, quickly gained traction, with the Pope amassing 8.3 million followers in less than 24 hours.