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Tuesday, May 12 186 stories · 60 outlets · top Δ 1.00

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Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the National Basketball Association, died at age 47.  A watchdog report indicates the cost of Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” project may exceed $1.2 trillion, potentially failing to prevent a broader conflict.  And as reports stand, rising tensions with Iran are driving up energy prices and contributing to inflation across the United States.

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Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
BBC · Tier A5 outlets5h ago

A tragic loss marking a courageous and historic life

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The Guardianκ .51Δ .34Jason Collins, NBA's first out gay player, dies aged 47 of brain tumorNPRκ .26Δ .34Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumorABC Australiaκ .23Δ .34Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47 of brain tumourCBS Newsκ .21Δ .34Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
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US faces rising costs with Iran war driving energy prices, inflation higher
Al Jazeera · Tier B5 outlets12h ago

Economic hardship fueled by geopolitical instability.

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South China Morning Postκ .41Δ .50US consumer inflation jumps as Iran war sends energy prices higherFinancial Timesκ .24Δ .50US inflation jumps to 3.8% as Middle East war stokes price risesCBS Newsκ .21Δ .50Energy cost spike from Iran war sends inflation soaring to highest level in nearly 3 years
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