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Top 5 News Stories Today (May 16, 2025) 1. Salman Rushdie Attacker Sentenced The man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie in 2022, leaving him blind in one eye, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a New York court. 2. World Bank Clears Syria’s Arrears Syria’s arrears with the World Bank have been cleared, making the country eligible for new loans and grant programs after Saudi Arabia and Qatar covered its outstanding payments. 3. Israeli Strikes Kill Over 100 in Gaza Israeli airstrikes killed more than 100 Palestinians in Gaza within 48 hours as ceasefire talks stalled, with global criticism mounting over the humanitarian situation. 4. Virat Kohli Returns to Practice After Test Retirement Cricket star Virat Kohli resumed practice with Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of their crucial IPL match, marking his first appearance since announcing his retirement from Test cricket. 5. Coinbase Faces $400 Million Reimbursement After Cyberattack Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase could face up to $400 million in reimbursement costs following a recent cyberattack, as it plans to compensate affected users for their losses. #mickey Shelby #entreprenuorship