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Albertans preparing for the ‘stress’ and ‘opportunity’ of hosting G7 summit

By Global News | Ken MacGillivray | 5/16/2025 6:51 PM

Preparations are in full swing as Alberta prepares to host the G7 summit -- featuring leaders from many of the world's top economies -- in Kananaskis from June 15-17. ... Read full Story

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Stranded orcas, dolphins left in rotting tanks in closed French marine park

By Global News | Rachel Goodman | 5/16/2025 3:48 PM

The two orcas, a mother and son named Wikie and Keijo. were born and raised in captivity, meaning they would not survive in the wild. ... Read full Story

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Analysis: After meeting Trump, Syria’s new leader must prove his willingness, capability

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2025 3:32 PM

President Donald Trump's announcement of the cessation of U.S. sanctions, along with his meeting with Syrian interim president, Ahmad Sharaa, marked a turning point and the beginning of a new chapter for Syria. ... Read full Story

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Police investigating missing Slovenian statue of Melania Trump

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2025 2:40 PM

A bronze statue of first lady Melania Trump was stolen in a city in her home country of Slovenia, five years after it replaced a wooden sculpture damaged by arson. ... Read full Story

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ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe is done

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2025 12:26 PM

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan notified the court Friday he will take a leave from his duties until an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him concludes. ... Read full Story

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Novo Nordisk CEO will step down amid falling share price and 'recent market challenges'

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2025 11:17 AM

Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen is stepping down per mutual agreement with the company. The company said Friday he will continue as CEO for a while to smooth the leadership transition. ... Read full Story

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Palestinian death toll tops 53,000 after Israel airstrikes pummel Gaza overnight

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2025 10:25 AM

Dozens were killed in airstrikes after Israel stepped up its military offensive in northern Gaza, the Civil Defense Agency said, with the conflict marking another grim milepost as the death toll passed 53,000. ... Read full Story

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Polio detected in Papua New Guinea, medical response is underway

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2025 10:17 AM

The Papua New Guinea National Department of Health announced Friday that a polio outbreak has struck there. ... Read full Story

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Microsoft proposes unbundling Teams to resolve European Commission investigation

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2025 9:56 AM

Microsoft said Friday it is proposing a resolution to European Commission concerns over how it bundles Teams with MS Office and Office 365. ... Read full Story

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Trump says Iran has U.S. proposal on its nuclear program

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/16/2025 7:49 AM

Trump's remarks represent the first time he's acknowledged an American proposal is with Tehran after multiple rounds of negotiations. ... Read full Story

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Delayed Russia-Ukraine peace talks get underway in Turkey

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2025 7:40 AM

Russia-Ukraine peace talks finally got underway a day late in Instanbul with little to no expectations after U.S. President Donald Trump said a face-to-face meeting with Putin was the only way forward. ... Read full Story

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Russia, Ukraine remain far apart as 1st direct talks in 3 years underway

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/16/2025 7:34 AM

Both countries have tried to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump that they are eager to resolve the conflict amid extensive diplomatic maneuvering. ... Read full Story

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Global business leaders gather in Canada to chart path through trade war

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/16/2025 7:11 AM

This year's conference is tackling trade uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to overturn the global trading order with his tariffs. ... Read full Story

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U.S. extends travel ban to North Korea for another year

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/16/2025 2:25 AM

The United States extended its ban on travel to North Korea for the ninth year in a row, a federal notice showed, citing "imminent danger" posed by any trips to the authoritarian state. ... Read full Story

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Soaring number of Alberta measles cases worries health officials in both Canada, U.S.

By Global News | Ken MacGillivray | 5/15/2025 8:21 PM

There growing outbreak of measles in Alberta now has health officials on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border concerned. ... Read full Story

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U.K. seeking countries to serve as ‘return hubs’ for migrants: Starmer

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/15/2025 3:38 PM

The British government is in talks with unspecified third countries about deals to send them migrants who have been refused the right to stay in the U.K. ... Read full Story

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U.S. sanctions two senior Hezbollah officials and two financial facilitators for the group

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/15/2025 11:59 AM

The U.S. Treasury Department Thursday sanctioned two senior Hezbollah officials and two financial facilitators for what it said were roles in coordinating financial transfers to the group. ... Read full Story

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Trump addresses thousands of American troops stationed in Qatar

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/15/2025 9:50 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump told U.S. troops in Qatar his mission was to end conflicts, not start them, but warned he would never hesitate to use American military might to protect the United States or its allies. ... Read full Story

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Extreme wind blamed for superyacht sinking that killed 7 last year: probe

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 5/15/2025 9:40 AM

Billionaire entrepreneur Lynch, 59, and his daughter Hannah, 18, were among the dead when the 56-metre (184 feet) Bayesian sank Aug. 19 last year. ... Read full Story

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Europe tells TikTok it is in breach of Digital Services Act ad rules

By United Press International, Inc. | | 5/15/2025 9:10 AM

In a preliminary finding, the European Commission told TikTok on Wednesday that the app is in breach of the Digital Services Act for not fulfilling an obligation to publish an advertisement repository. ... Read full Story

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Penguin poop gives Antarctic cloud formation a boost

by Science News | May 22 2025

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Anna Gaskell at Galerie Gisela Capitain

by Contemporary Art Daily | May 23 2025

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Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds, prediction, time: 2025 NBA Western Conference finals Game 3 picks by top model

by CBS Interactive Inc | May 24 2025

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Wild Dyeing

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I’m a dermatologist — these easily overlooked signs on your skin may indicate cancer

by NY Post | May 23 2025

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by CNET | May 24 2025

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by greaterlongisland.com | May 23 2025

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by thehealthy.com | May 22 2025

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NYC laundromat drags pizza joint next door to court over odor

by New York Post | May 24 2025

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Miss Florida 2025 Contestants: Who are all the candidates this year?

by marca.com | May 24 2025

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Barcelona weighing up a loan move for Premier League forward as alternative for top target

by Yahoo Sports | May 24 2025

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by Wanderlust | May 23 2025

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Fort Ann double homicide suspect arraigned in court

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18 injured in attack at Hamburg train station; woman arrested

by United Press International, Inc. | May 23 2025

Word of the Day

limn

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 24, 2025 is:

limn • \LIM\ • verb

Limn is a formal verb most often used especially in literary contexts to mean "to describe or portray," as in "a novel that limns the life of 1930s coastal Louisiana." It can also mean "to outline in clear sharp detail," as in "a tree limned by moonlight," and "to draw or paint on a surface," as in "limning a portrait."

// The documentary limns the community's decades-long transformation.

// We admired every detail of the portrait, gracefully limned by the artist's brush.

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Examples:

"... the story of Ronald Reagan's jelly beans is not simply about his love of a cute candy. It speaks to how he weaned himself from tobacco, judged people's character, and deflected scrutiny. It limns the role of the sugar industry and food marketing. And it demonstrates how food can be a powerful communications tool. Reagan's jelly beans sent a message to voters: 'I like the same food you do, so vote for me.'" — Alex Prud’homme, Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House, 2023

Did you know?

Limn is a word with lustrous origins, tracing ultimately to the Latin verb illuminare, meaning "to illuminate." Its use in English dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was used for the action of illuminating (that is, decorating) medieval manuscripts with gold, silver, or brilliant colors. William Shakespeare extended the term to painting in his poem "Venus and Adonis": "Look when a painter would surpass the life / In limning out a well-proportioned steed …" Over time, limn gained a sense synonymous with delineate meaning "to outline in clear sharp detail" before broadening further to mean "to describe or portray." Such limning is often accomplished by words, but not always: actors are often said to limn their characters through their portrayals, while musicians (or their instruments) may limn emotions with the sounds they make.

Albertans preparing for the ‘stress’ and ‘opportunity’ of hosting G7 summit

Stranded orcas, dolphins left in rotting tanks in closed French marine park

Analysis: After meeting Trump, Syria’s new leader must prove his willingness, capability

Police investigating missing Slovenian statue of Melania Trump

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe is done

Novo Nordisk CEO will step down amid falling share price and 'recent market challenges'

Palestinian death toll tops 53,000 after Israel airstrikes pummel Gaza overnight

Polio detected in Papua New Guinea, medical response is underway

Microsoft proposes unbundling Teams to resolve European Commission investigation

Trump says Iran has U.S. proposal on its nuclear program

Delayed Russia-Ukraine peace talks get underway in Turkey

Russia, Ukraine remain far apart as 1st direct talks in 3 years underway

Global business leaders gather in Canada to chart path through trade war

U.S. extends travel ban to North Korea for another year

Soaring number of Alberta measles cases worries health officials in both Canada, U.S.

U.K. seeking countries to serve as ‘return hubs’ for migrants: Starmer

U.S. sanctions two senior Hezbollah officials and two financial facilitators for the group

Trump addresses thousands of American troops stationed in Qatar

Extreme wind blamed for superyacht sinking that killed 7 last year: probe

Europe tells TikTok it is in breach of Digital Services Act ad rules

United Nations

Google Earth

Penguin poop gives Antarctic cloud formation a boost

Anna Gaskell at Galerie Gisela Capitain

Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds, prediction, time: 2025 NBA Western Conference finals Game 3 picks by top model

Wild Dyeing

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How to Create an AI Voice on ElevenLabs to Read You Books, Articles and Drafts Online

Tiny 600-square-foot West Islip home hits market for half a million

14 Natural Antidepressants Tha Health Experts Say Work

NYC laundromat drags pizza joint next door to court over odor

NJ Spotlight News: May 23, 2025

Miss Florida 2025 Contestants: Who are all the candidates this year?

Barcelona weighing up a loan move for Premier League forward as alternative for top target

10 amazing trips that make a difference to local communities and wildlife

Fort Ann double homicide suspect arraigned in court

18 injured in attack at Hamburg train station; woman arrested

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3.Cargo ship crashes into a man's front garden

4.Pigeon Fest to celebrate New York's most controversial birds

5.Turtle found covered in more than 1.5 pounds of barnacles, algae

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