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May 13 NBA Trailblazer Jason Collins Dies at 47
Jason Collins, who made history as the NBA’s first openly gay active player, has died at age 47 after battling brain cancer. Collins spent more than a decade in the league before becoming a global ambassador for basketball and inclusion in sports.
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May 13 Zillow Report Shows Housing Market Still Struggling
New Zillow housing data paints a difficult picture for the spring real estate market, with slowing home sales, rising inventory and increasing rents. The report also found that the average monthly mortgage payment declined slightly even as home values continued to rise.
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May 12 Trump Defends GOP Redistricting Push Before Beijing Trip
President Donald Trump defended Republican-led redistricting efforts before departing for Beijing, pushing back against concerns from Democrats and civil rights groups that the new congressional maps could weaken Black political representation and voting rights gains.
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May 12 Atlanta Named Best City to Start a Career
WalletHub has released its latest rankings of the best and worst cities to start a career, with Atlanta taking the top spot. The report analyzed more than 180 cities and highlighted strong job markets, salaries and career opportunities across the country.
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May 12 Civil Rights Pioneer Gerald Talbot Dies at 94
Gerald Talbot, a pioneering civil rights leader and the first Black person elected to the Maine Legislature, has died at age 94. Talbot spent decades advocating for civil rights, fair housing and educational equity throughout Maine.
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May 12 Trump Travels to Beijing as Iran Tensions Escalate
President Donald Trump is heading to Beijing as the conflict involving Iran continues to escalate and concerns grow over energy markets and global trade. The trip also includes major business leaders expected to discuss deals involving technology, aircraft and rare earth materials.
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May 12 Hantavirus Cruise Ship Passengers Arrive in Nebraska
American passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have landed in Nebraska as health officials monitor a deadly outbreak linked to the Andes virus. The CDC and WHO say the public risk remains low while contact tracing efforts continue across multiple countries.
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May 12 Remembering Bob Marley 45 Years After His Death
On this day in 1981, reggae icon Bob Marley died from skin cancer at age 36. The Jamaican singer-songwriter helped introduce reggae music to global audiences and left behind timeless songs that continue to shape music, culture and political movements worldwide.
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May 09 Consumer Sentiment Drops Again as Economic Worries Grow
Consumer confidence continues to decline as Americans express growing concerns about inflation, personal income and global instability. New data from the University of Michigan also points to worries over energy prices and supply chain disruptions tied to tensions involving Iran.
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May 08 Virginia Court Ruling Sparks Voting Rights Concerns
Virginia’s Supreme Court has struck down a voter-approved redistricting referendum that advocates say was designed to strengthen Black and minority political representation. The ruling comes amid broader national battles over voting rights and congressional district maps.
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