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Rare 'Ocean Dream' blue-green diamond sells for $17 mn at auction
US races to secure rare earths to rebuild depleted arsenal
US races to secure rare earths to rebuild depleted arsenal

The United States is working hard to create a supply chain for rare earths -- metals needed to replenish its military arsenal amid the conflict in Iran -- that does not depend on China, the sector's global leader.

May 13, 2026

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Matthew Perry drug middleman jailed for two years
Matthew Perry drug middleman jailed for two years

A middleman who helped provide "Friends" actor Matthew Perry with the drugs that killed him was jailed in California on Wednesday.

May 13, 2026

Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as central bank faces Trump assault
Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as central bank faces Trump assault

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chairman to lead a central bank whose independence is under attack and with inflation at a three-year high.

May 13, 2026

Kohli ton powers Bengaluru past Kolkata, to top of IPL
Kohli ton powers Bengaluru past Kolkata, to top of IPL

Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 105 to lead defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.

May 13, 2026

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No plans for PGA outside USA or moving off May date
No plans for PGA outside USA or moving off May date

The PGA Championship is not considering playing the event outside the United States or moving off its current May date, PGA of America officials said on Wednesday.

May 13, 2026

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McIlroy back on course on eve of PGA despite blister
McIlroy back on course on eve of PGA despite blister

Rory McIlroy was back on course at Aronimink on Wednesday, a day after a blister on his toe caused him to cut short a practice round for the PGA Championship.

May 13, 2026