The Plain News — Morning Edition — Friday, May 15, 2026

        May 15, 2026

The Plain News — Morning Edition — Friday, May 15, 2026

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Front Page · U.S.
Doctors request Supreme Court to maintain mifepristone restrictions
A group of doctors filed a request with the Supreme Court to keep restrictions on mifepristone in place. The court has a deadline to respond by Wednesday night.

The request was made on Tuesday.
Mifepristone is a medication used for abortion.
Legal challenges regarding mifepristone are ongoing.

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U.S.
House Republicans propose alternative to Senate housing bill
House Republicans have not reached consensus on housing affordability legislation proposed by former President Trump. They have introduced a modified proposal in response to the Senate bill.
Former President Trump urged Congress to pass housing affordability legislation.
House Republicans rejected the Senate version of the bill.
House Republicans proposed a modified version of the housing legislation.
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U.S.
Richard Glossip granted bond after Supreme Court decision
Richard Glossip, a death row inmate, will be released on a $500,000 bond as he awaits retrial in a 1997 murder case. The Supreme Court overturned his conviction.
Glossip has spent nearly 29 years in prison.
The Supreme Court's decision allows for a retrial.
Glossip's bond is set at $500,000.
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U.S.
Tennessee Air National Guardsman charged after applying on spoof hitman website
A Tennessee Air National Guardsman faces charges for submitting an application on a spoof website that offers hitman services. The Department of Justice confirmed the charges.
The individual applied to a website designed as a joke.
The FBI investigated the application.
Charges were filed by the Department of Justice.
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U.S.
Supreme Court rules on abortion pill distribution
The Supreme Court ruled that mifepristone can be mailed to patients without an in-person appointment. This decision follows a previous ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to be sent by mail.
Patients are not required to have an in-person appointment with a clinician to receive the pill.
The ruling follows a decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on May 1 that affected access to the pill.
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World
Trump and Xi hold talks with no trade agreements
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for two days. No trade agreements were announced following the discussions.
Trump and Xi met for two days
No trade agreements were reached
The meeting included ceremonial events
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World
Trump and Xi meet to discuss economic relations
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit to address trade and economic issues. Keyu Jin, a Chinese economist, provided insights on the outcomes of the meeting.
Trump and Xi discussed trade policies and tariffs.
The summit aimed to improve U.S.-China economic relations.
Keyu Jin highlighted the importance of cooperation between the two countries.
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World
15-year-old shot in Nantes, France
Prosecutors in Nantes stated that the shooting of a 15-year-old boy was related to drug activity. The victim's aunt claimed he was not involved in drugs.
The shooting occurred in Nantes, France.
Prosecutors linked the incident to drug-related activity.
The victim's aunt stated he was not involved in drugs.
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World
Supreme Court maintains telehealth access for mifepristone
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold access to the abortion pill mifepristone via telehealth services. Donald Trump reported making trade agreements during his visit to China.
The Supreme Court's decision allows continued telehealth access for mifepristone.
Donald Trump stated he made multiple trade deals during his visit to China.
The ruling on mifepristone was issued on May 15, 2026.
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World
Macron addresses crowd at Africa Forward Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. He criticized the audience for a lack of respect during a youth-focused session.
Emmanuel Macron interrupted a session at the Africa Forward Summit.
He described the audience's behavior as a lack of respect.
The summit took place in Nairobi.
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Business
Trump and Xi meet amid changing U.S.-China relations
Former national security official Rush Doshi stated that U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods have altered the dynamics of U.S.-China relations. He claims that China now views the U.S. as a peer.
President Trump implemented high tariffs on Chinese goods.
Rush Doshi is a former national security official.
Doshi claims that the U.S.-China relationship has changed significantly.
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Business
Modi urges reduction in gold purchases and foreign travel
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for citizens to save US dollars amid economic challenges. He cited the impact of global conflicts and oil price fluctuations on the Indian rupee.
Modi's comments were made during a public address focused on economic stability.
The Indian rupee has faced pressure due to rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions.
Modi emphasized the importance of conserving foreign currency reserves.
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Business
UK borrowing costs increase and pound declines
UK government borrowing costs have risen. The value of the pound has decreased amid concerns regarding potential government borrowing under a Burnham-led administration.
UK government borrowing costs have increased.
The value of the pound has declined.
Analysts attribute these changes to concerns about increased government borrowing.
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Business
British Gas fined £20 million for prepayment meter practices
British Gas has been fined £20 million by the regulator for breaching license conditions related to vulnerable customers. The fine addresses issues of force-fitting prepayment meters.
British Gas was fined £20 million by Ofgem.
The regulator found that British Gas breached license conditions.
The violations involved the treatment of customers in vulnerable situations.
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Business
US GDP Growth Report Released
The US economy showed growth in the latest GDP report. Gas prices are reported at $4.50 per gallon.
US GDP increased in the latest quarter
Current average gas price is $4.50 per gallon
Economic growth is measured by GDP changes
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Technology
HMRC awards contract to Quantexa for fraud detection
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has awarded a £175 million contract to Quantexa. The contract is for the use of AI technology to identify fraud and errors in tax returns.
HMRC awarded a £175 million contract to Quantexa.
Quantexa is a financial data platform.
The technology will be used to detect fraud and tax return errors.
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Technology
Sam Altman testifies about Elon Musk's control attempts over OpenAI
Sam Altman testified that Elon Musk sought total control of OpenAI. This statement was made during a legal proceeding related to Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI.
Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI.
Elon Musk is a co-founder of OpenAI.
Musk is currently involved in a lawsuit against OpenAI.
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Technology
Global tech outage linked to software update
A significant tech outage affected airlines, banks, casinos, package deliveries, and emergency services worldwide. The outage was traced to a software update from the U.S.-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.
The outage impacted multiple sectors globally.
The root cause was identified as a software update from CrowdStrike.
The incident is described as potentially the largest tech outage in history.
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Technology
Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Senate on social media impacts
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, testified before the Senate regarding the effects of social media on teenagers. He expressed regret to families affected by these issues.
Zuckerberg appeared at a Senate hearing alongside other tech executives.
The hearing focused on the potential harms of social media products on youth.
Zuckerberg acknowledged concerns raised by lawmakers and families.
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Technology
X commits to faster action on hate and terror content in the UK
X has announced plans to expedite the removal of hate and terror content from its platform in the UK. Ofcom highlighted the importance of these commitments following recent crimes against Jewish communities.
X will implement quicker measures to address hate and terror content.
Ofcom emphasized the need for these actions after incidents targeting Jewish communities.
The commitments are part of ongoing regulatory discussions in the UK.
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