Skydiver killed after midair collision with another jumper
NBC News · 9h ago · One skydiver was killed and another injured after they collided midair during a team jump in Washington state, officials said
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One killed and others missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
· BBC · 16h ago · Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.
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CBS News · May 26, 2026 ·
Skydiver killed, another injured after midair collision in Washington state
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A skydiver was killed and another suffered injuries after they collided during a scheduled "group jump" in Washington state, authorities said.
Newspaper publisher and former AP board chairman Donald Newhouse dies at 96
ABC News · 13h ago · Donald E
Donald E. Newhouse, newspaper publisher and heir to media empire, dies at 96
· Los Angeles Times · 14h ago · During his career, Newhouse served as president of the Star-Ledger in Newark, New Jersey and head of Advance Publications' newspaper group, which he navigated into the internet age.
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Wall Street Journal · 15h ago ·
Newspaper Magnate Donald Newhouse Dies at 96
5 of 7 people stuck in Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say
CBS News · 6h ago · Five of the seven people who have been stuck in a Laos cave for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said, while two others remain missing. Matt Gutman reports.
5 villagers missing in a flooded Laos cave for more than a week have been found alive
· ABC News · 7h ago · Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week have been found alive
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BBC · 7h ago ·
Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave
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The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.
NBC News · 7h ago ·
5 villagers stuck in a flooded cave for more than a week found alive in Laos, rescuers say
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Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
Politics
People held by ICE dying by suicide at increasing, high rate, AP probe finds
CBS News · 8h ago · ICE detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that's unprecedented in the agency's two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight, an AP investigation finds.
ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate, an AP investigation finds
· ABC News · 14h ago · Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that’s unprecedented in the agency’s two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight
Dana White says it's an 'honor' to build a fight arena on the White House lawn
NPR · 10h ago · NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, about his plans to build a fighting arena on the White House lawn.
UK spy chief: Time is running out for the West to confront threats from Russia and China
CNBC · 10h ago · Britain and its allies face a “moment of consequence,” according to the head of its intelligence agency.
Chief of communications intel agency says Russia is relentlessly targeting UK
· ABC News · 14h ago · A U.K. spy chief is warning that Britain and its allies risk losing a cyber conflict against adversaries like Russia unless cybersecurity is treated with greater urgency
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BBC · 19h ago ·
Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says
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The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.
Johnny Garcia wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th US House District
ABC News · 15h ago · Johnny Garcia wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th US House District
Democrat Johnny Garcia wins Texas House primary after rival’s antisemitic comments
· NBC News · 16h ago · Democrat Johnny Garcia has won his party’s primary in Texas’ 35th Congressional District, NBC News projects, defeating a rival whom party leaders had condemned for antisemitic comments as Democrats look to compete in a district Republicans redrew to their benefit
Rep. Chip Roy loses runoff for Texas attorney general to a MAGA challenger
Politico · 17h ago · State Sen. Mayes Middleton won after casting Roy as insufficiently loyal to the president.
Paxton bests Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate primary after Trump endorsement
CNBC · 17h ago · President Donald Trump last week endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
America’s ugliest primary? Texas Republican infighting could hand Senate seat to Democrat
· The Guardian · May 26, 2026 · Scandal-plagued Ken Paxton has won Trump’s backing over John Cornyn – but he might lose against James Talarico, a Democrat with a groundswell of popularityKen Paxton, the state attorney general, takes on four-term incumbent John Cornyn on Tuesday in the ugliest primary election of the year.
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New Yorker · May 26, 2026 ·
Texas Senate Republican Primary Runoff: Live Results
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A race to decide whether John Cornyn or Ken Paxton will face off against the Democrat James Talarico, in November.
NPR · May 24, 2026 ·
Trump endorses candidate in Texas runoff primary, even as some ballots are cast
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Texas' runoff primary elections are Tuesday. The race generating the most attention – and money – is the Texas Republican U.S. Senate primary between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Wall Street Journal · May 24, 2026 ·
Trump Endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas. But John Cornyn Isn’t Going Quietly.
ABC News · May 25, 2026 ·
Texas GOP Senate candidates scarce in public but unavoidable on TV in final day of runoff campaign
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Texas Republican Senate candidates Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton are going to be scarcely visible in public on the last day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's runoff
SPLC seeks dismissal of criminal charges, saying prosecution is vindictive
CBS News · 22h ago · The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a federal judge to dismiss the criminal charges filed against it by the Justice Department, saying the indictment represents a "top-down, retributive campaign" directed by President Trump.
Former Obama advisor reflects on the 'Battle for American Identity'
NPR · 3h ago · Ben Rhodes was a speech writer and security advisor for President Obama. His book, All We Say, is a collection of 15 speeches — from Ben Franklin to Trump — about what it means to be American.
Republicans race to back Ken Paxton as runoff sets up closely watched US Senate battle in Texas
The Guardian · 4h ago · Donald Trump moves quickly to unite Republicans behind the Texas attorney general as Democrats eye rare openingUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailRepublican leaders rushed to throw their weight behind
Trump Is in Freefall — But Can Dems Do the Work to Actually Win Back Voters?
Rolling Stone · 4h ago · The party must focus on the issues Americans actual care about instead of catering to special interests
Nation
Woman killed by flying patio umbrella while dining at South Carolina restaurant
NBC News · 3h ago · A South Carolina woman dining at a restaurant with her husband was killed Friday night after she was struck in the head and neck by a flying patio umbrella.
Woman killed when umbrella blows into her at restaurant
· BBC · 19h ago · The woman was dining on the patio with her husband when a strong and sudden wind blew the umbrella.
Matthew Perry's assistant to be sentenced for role in actor's ketamine death
CBS News · 5h ago · Matthew Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, will be the fifth and final person sentenced for playing a role in the actor's 2023 ketamine death. Carter Evans reports.
Matthew Perry's assistant is last to be sentenced over his ketamine death
· ABC News · 12h ago · Matthew Perry's personal assistant is set to be the last person sentenced for his role in the drug death of the “Friends” star
Minneapolis police chief resigns after allegedly interfering with probe into his conduct
NBC News · 5h ago · Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara, who took over the department in the wake of George Floyd’s death, resigned Tuesday after an investigation found that he had interfered with a probe into his conduct.
Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with an investigation, mayor says
· ABC News · 12h ago · The mayor of Minneapolis says the police chief hired to oversee reforms after George Floyd’s killing has chosen to resign rather than face discipline for interfering with an investigation into his conduct
Teachers union president calls for limits on AI and screen time in schools
NBC News · 6h ago · Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, is backing a parent-led movement to restrict how much time elementary school students spend on laptops in class.
Man accused of hurling rock at rare seal was assaulted, lawyer says
CBS News · 7h ago · A witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of Igor Lytvynchuk throwing the rock at a Hawaiian monk seal at a Maui beach.
Lawyer says tourist accused of hurling rock at Hawaiian monk seal has been threatened
· ABC News · 12h ago · A tourist from Washington state is accused of throwing a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal
1 dead, 9 missing after chemical tank ruptures in Washington state
NPR · 10h ago · At least one person is dead and nine are still unaccounted for after a chemical vat implosion at a Longview, Washington, paper mill early Tuesday.
Chemical tank implosion in Washington state kills 1 and leaves 9 missing
· ABC News · 13h ago · Authorities have confirmed that one person died and 9 others remain unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state
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CBS News · 19h ago ·
At least 1 dead in chemical blast in Washington state, authorities say
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Authorities in Longview, Washington, responded to a chemical tank blast Tuesday in what first responders called a "mass casualty event." It involved a vat of chemicals used to turn wood pulp into tissues, wrapping paper and other packaging.
NBC News · 21h ago ·
At least one person dead after chemical tank rupture in Washington state
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At least one person was killed after a chemical tank rupture in Washington state, with authorities saying there are people still unaccounted for. The incident happened on the border between Washington state and Oregon at a manufacturing plant.
Packers' Jacobs arrested on domestic abuse charges
BBC · 12h ago · Green Bay Packers' star running back Josh Jacobs is arrested and taken into custody on five domestic abuse charges.
Packers running back Josh Jacobs arrested on charges related to domestic abuse
· ABC News · 12h ago · Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing five criminal charges, including strangulation and suffocation, after police responded to a disturbance complaint involving him over the weekend
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International Business Times · 14h ago ·
Josh Jacobs Arrest Update: Inside the Assault, Intimidation, and Felony Charges That Have Put His NFL Future in Jeopardy
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Green Bay Packers' running back Josh Jacobs has been arrested in Wisconsin on multiple charges, including felony strangulation.
CBS News · 16h ago ·
Star NFL running back Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic violence charges
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
RFK Jr. snatches snakes in viral video, the latest of his many animal encounters
ABC News · 12h ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has captured the internet's attention by wrangling two snakes bare-handed
RFK Jr. Snatches Snakes Barehanded in Viral Video: Resurfaced Childhood Photos Explain His Animal Obsession
· International Business Times · 13h ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. captivated audiences by wrangling snakes on Dr Mehmet Oz's patio, while resurfaced childhood photos highlighted his lifelong fascination with wildlife
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Washington Post · 22h ago ·
RFK Jr. is now handling snakes. What does this mean?
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Decoding the latest manly video from our secretary of health and human services.
BBC · May 26, 2026 ·
Robert F Kennedy Jr grabs writhing snakes on a Florida patio
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The US health secretary's serpent wrangling has gone viral, but wildlife officials warn people to avoid the reptiles.
Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write 'I Have A Dream' speech, dies at 95
ABC News · 12h ago · Clarence B
Clarence B. Jones Dies: Attorney Who Helped MLK Draft “I Have A Dream” Speech & Focus Of Sundance-Winning Short Film Was 95
· Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago · Clarence B. Jones, a key adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. who helped organize the March on Washington and assisted King in drafting the Civil Rights leader’s “I Have a Dream” speech, has died.
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NBC News · May 26, 2026 ·
Clarence B. Jones, civil rights activist who helped write MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream,’ dies at 95
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Jones was one of the organizers of the 1963 March on Washington, where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the epic speech and helped push for passage of the Voting Rights Act.
Rep. Christian Menefee wins Democratic primary for 18th House District in Texas, defeating Rep. Al Green
ABC News · 12h ago · Rep. Christian Menefee wins Democratic primary for 18th House District in Texas, defeating Rep. Al Green
Veteran Texas congressman Al Green beaten in Democratic primary runoff
· The Guardian · 17h ago · Christian Menefee wins 18th district race after Republican gerrymandering carved up Green’s reliably Democratic seatChristian Menefee, a freshman Democratic US representative, beat veteran congressman Al Green on Tuesday in a fierce runoff that was
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NBC News · 18h ago ·
Democratic Rep. Al Green unseated in primary with two incumbents
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Freshman Rep. Christian Menefee defeated longtime Rep. Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, NBC News projects, after a rare incumbent-on-incumbent matchup sparked by Republican-led redistricting efforts.
Millions of people have been placed in new voting districts. Here's where the redistricting stands
ABC News · 14h ago · A redistricting effort before the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts for millions of Americans
Court gives Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight efforts to deport him
CBS News · 18h ago · A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration's efforts to deport him.
Appeals court temporarily blocks re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil
· The Guardian · 20h ago · Decision gives Khalil, 31, temporary reprieve as his legal team prepares to petition his case to the supreme courtA federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil as his legal team prepares to petition his case with
Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks
CBS News · 21h ago · The Trump administration plans to crack down on press leaks by requiring new and existing federal employees to sign NDAs.
To stop leaks, the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs
· NPR · 22h ago · The Trump administration has proposed creating a new government-wide nondisclosure agreement for new and existing federal employees.
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ABC News · 23h ago ·
Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaks
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The Trump administration is requesting comment on its plans to further crack down on what it calls the release of unauthorized information, as part of its continuing focus on leaks to the media
BBC · 18h ago ·
Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs
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US government personnel officials say non-disclosure agreements are part of an effort to stop leaks to the media.
NBC News · 22h ago ·
Trump administration floats requiring all federal workers to sign NDAs
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The Trump administration is proposing a rule to require federal workers to sign nondisclosure agreements, according to a draft notice the Office of Personnel Management posted Tuesday.“OPM believes that a governmentwide NDA form will promote consis
Manny Fernandez, key part to the 1972 perfect Dolphins season, dies at 79
ABC News · 23h ago · Manny Fernandez, a two-time Super Bowl-winning defensive lineman with the Miami Dolphins who was an anchor during the team’s undefeated season in 1972, has died, the team announced Tuesday
Supreme Court sides with Trump in immigration judges' speech restrictions dispute
ABC News · 22h ago · The Supreme Court is siding with President Donald Trump's administration in a lawsuit over speech restrictions on immigration judges that raised questions about the rights of federal workers
Business
Lululemon Board Shake-Up; Bath and Body Works Overhaul | Stock Movers
Bloomberg · 4h ago
Bath & Body Works Sales Fall Amid Turnaround Efforts
· Wall Street Journal · 7h ago
U.S. Semiconductor Stocks Rise Premarket After Asia Rally
Wall Street Journal · May 26, 2026
Deal Or No Deal? Oil Falls On Hope | Insight with Haslinda Amin 5/25/2026
· Bloomberg · May 24, 2026
BP’s Ousted Chair Manifold Disputes Firm's Accusations
Bloomberg · 11h ago
BP shares fall after board removes chairman Albert Manifold over 'serious’ conduct concerns
· CNBC · May 26, 2026 · The board of British energy major BP on Tuesday announced it had unanimously decided to remove Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect.
Canada and Germany make liquefied natural gas deal as Carney looks to diversify from US
ABC News · 12h ago · A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal
SK Hynix, Micron Join $1 Trillion Market Cap Club | The Asia Trade 5/27/2026
Bloomberg · 14h ago
SK Hynix Joins Trillion-Dollar Club Alongside Nvidia, TSMC
· Wall Street Journal · 15h ago
Insurance Mogul Lindberg Gets 12 Years for $2 Billion Fraud
Bloomberg · 18h ago
Insurance Executive Sentenced to 12 Years for ‘Massive Fraud,’ Bribery
· Wall Street Journal · 23h ago
Ousted BP Chair Says He Was Fired Without Explanation
Bloomberg · 3h ago
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan Chase could spend $20 billion on acquisition: 'We are on the lookout'
CNBC · 3h ago · A $20 billion deal would be among the largest in JPMorgan's history and could invite regulatory scrutiny given its position as the largest U.S. bank by assets.
US Stocks Slip as White House Rejects Iran Peace Deal Reports
Bloomberg · 3h ago
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Fades to a Crawl After Supertankers Exit
Bloomberg · 3h ago
Technology
Robinhood Launches AI Stock Trading, Purchases on Credit Cards
Bloomberg · 6h ago
Robinhood Lets Customers Use AI to Trade Stocks, Make Credit-Card Purchases
· Wall Street Journal · 6h ago
The Crossword: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
New Yorker · May 26, 2026 · Today’s theme: Left speechless.
Counter Offers (Tuesday Crossword, May 26)
· Wall Street Journal · May 25, 2026
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Forbes · May 21, 2026 ·
Today’s Wordle #1798 Hints And Answer For Friday, May 22
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Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.
Thailand Scraps 60-Day Visa-Free Stays for Brits Amid Foreign Crime Crackdown
International Business Times · 2h ago · Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stays for British tourists amid crackdown on foreign crime, impacting travel plans and requiring new visa arrangements.
From Protein Snacks to £5 Coffee: Spending Habits Defying the Cost-of-Living Crisis
International Business Times · 2h ago · UK consumers are navigating the cost-of-living crisis by prioritising small luxuries like £5 coffees and protein snacks. Learn about the 'lipstick effect' and its impact on spending habits today.
Donald Trump's Next Target Is Cuba? Ex-White House Official Warns POTUS Will Seize Island
International Business Times · 2h ago · Miles Taylor, a former White House official, warns of Donald Trump's potential geopolitical strategies, including targeting Cuba, escalating operations in Latin America and undermining Western alliances.
Ivanka Trump Assasination Plot: Was The Threat Linked To Qasem Soleimani's Death?
International Business Times · 2h ago · Reports say Ivanka Trump is living under heightened security in Florida following an alleged assassination threat tied to the 2020 killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, dramatically reshaping her private life.
Honor Watch 6 Plus Sets A New Wearable Standard With 1,000mAh Battery
Forbes · 3h ago · The Honor Watch 6 Plus looks similar to previous-generation wearables but has almost double the battery capacity, paving the way for much longer-lasting smartwatches.
Sony Bravia 9 II True RGB TV First Impressions
Forbes · 3h ago · Sony proved that its long-gestating debut premium RGB LED TV is finally nearly here by giving me an hour alone in a dark room with one.
AI Coding Startup Cognition Raises $1 Billion at $26 Billion Value
Bloomberg · 3h ago
Sony Takes Final Bow As Standalone TV Maker With New Bravia Sets
Bloomberg · 3h ago
Entertainment
The Chicks Are Ready to Make Tour Plans, With ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Theater Outing Set for Fall
Variety · 2h ago · The Chicks will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their multiply Grammy-winning “Taking the Long Way” album with a 10-city, 16-date run through U.S.
The Chicks Announce ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour
· Rolling Stone · 4h ago · The country trio will celebrate their 2006 album with 16 shows across the United States this fall
Travis Kelce buys stake in Cleveland Guardians, continuing trend of athletes becoming owners
Los Angeles Times · 3h ago · Kansas City Chiefs star and burgeoning business titan Travis Kelce will be a minority owner in the Cleveland Guardians, the MLB team he rooted for growing up.
Travis Kelce buys minority stake in Cleveland Guardians: Chiefs star joins hometown team's ownership group
· CBS News · 6h ago · Kelce is one of several pro sports stars with shares of an MLB team
‘Abbott Elementary’ Executive Producers Justin Halpern & Patrick Schumacker Sign With UTA
Deadline Hollywood · 3h ago · UTA has signed Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker for representation in all areas. Halpern and Schumacker are currently executive producers and co-showrunners of the ABC hit comedy series Abbott Elementary.
‘Abbott Elementary’ EPs Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker Sign With UTA
· Variety · 3h ago · Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker have signed with UTA for representation in all areas, Variety has learned. The duo continue to be repped by Adventure Media and Allison Binder at Goodman Genow Schenkman.
Sunset Las Palmas Studios Launching Sets Designed For Vertical Video Shoots
Deadline Hollywood · 3h ago · Sunset Studios plans to launch a group of standing sets at the Sunset Las Palmas Studios lot in Hollywood catering to the fast-growing vertical format.
Sunset Studios and Knockout Shorts Unveil Microdrama-Focused Standing Sets at Sunset Las Palmas Lot
· Variety · 6h ago · Sunset Studios has created a new area of premium standing sets on its Sunset Las Palmas Studios lot in Hollywood designed for the production of microdramas.Knockout Shorts, the vertical media studio recently launched by actor Matthew Ko, has been a p
Everything Ciara, West and Amanda Say In ‘Summer House’ Reunion Part 1
NBC News · 18h ago · Here’s what Ciara Miller, West Wilson and Amanda Batula said to each other in Part 1 of the “Summer House” Season 10 reunion.
‘Summer House’ Reunion Recap: Ciara Miller Reads Amanda Batula and West Wilson for Filth (With a Little Help From Lindsay Hubbard)
· Variety · 18h ago · SPOILER ALERT:This article contains spoilers for Part 1 of the Season 10 “Summer House” reunion,streaming on Peacock as of May 27. What a week for New Yorkers.
UTA Signs ‘Blue’s Clues’ Host Steve Burns
Deadline Hollywood · 6h ago · UTA has signed actor, television host, and podcaster Steve Burns (Blue’s Clues) for representation in all areas. Burns is best known for his role as the original host of Nickelodeon’s popular children’s programBlue’s Clues, which he held from 1996 through 2002.
‘Blue’s Clues’ Star Steve Burns Signs With UTA
· Variety · 6h ago · “Blue’s Clues” star Steve Burns has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. Burns was the original host of the children’s TV series from 1996 to 2002, helping propel it into one of the most recognizable kids’ franchises of the 1990s and 2000s.
‘Primetime’ Teaser: First Look At Robert Pattinson As ‘To Catch A Predator’s Chris Hansen In A24 Drama From ‘Ren Faire’s Lance Oppenheim
Deadline Hollywood · 6h ago · A24 has unveiled the first trailer forPrimetime, its forthcoming drama starring Robert Pattinson, which chronicles the origins of Chris Hansen’sTo Catch a Predator.
‘Primetime’ Trailer: Robert Pattinson Stars as ‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen in A24 Thriller
· Variety · 6h ago · A24 has released the teaser trailer for “Primetime,” a new drama-thriller that sees Robert Pattinson suit up as the iconic “To Catch a Predator” host, Chris Hansen.
Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes Trump for Being ‘Too Busy for His Son’s Wedding’
Rolling Stone · 11h ago · "This is a man who knows a great marriage," the host quipped. "He's had three of them himself"
Did Barron Trump Attend Don Jr's Wedding? Melania's Son Allegedly Absent Due To Family Tension
· International Business Times · 19h ago · Barron Trump reportedly skipped Donald Trump Jr's small Bahamas wedding on 23 May, with neither parent attending, fuelling speculation of Trump family tensions and highlighting alleged long‑standing emotional distance between Melania and her husband's adult children.
Cooper Hoffman to Lead as Burnt-Out Snowboarding Star in Hulu Drama Pilot ‘Durango’
Variety · 16h ago · Cooper Hoffman is set to play a never-was snowboarding star looking to make a quick buck in “Durango,” a new Hulu drama pilot. The logline for “Durango” reads, “Mikey is a ski bum townie chasing a buzz.
Cooper Hoffman Set To Lead Hulu Drama Pilot ‘Durango’
· Deadline Hollywood · 18h ago · Cooper Hoffman has been cast as the lead of the new Hulu drama pilot Durango from writerEliza Clark(FX’sY: The Last Man), 20th Television, and Media Res.
Kevin Hart Says Tony Hinchcliffe ‘Arguably Had the Best Set’ at His Netflix Roast Despite Backlash: ‘I Don’t Expect Less. I Don’t Expect More’
Variety · 17h ago · Kevin Hart is speaking out about Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial set at his Netflix roast. “Yeah, the George Floyd joke, it wasn’t a tasteful joke to our culture, to our audience, but our audience that’s watching the roast, if you’re watching the roast, you get why they’re doing it.
Kevin Hart addresses Tony Hinchcliffe's joke: 'What do you want me to do? Drag him off?'
· Los Angeles Times · 17h ago · Kevin Hart's Netflix roast is still stirring up controversy from viewers offended by Tony Hinchcliffe's joke about George Floyd, including Floyd's brother, Terrence, who expected the comedian to step in.
Sports
Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans clash in Leipzig ahead of Conference League final
ABC News · 9h ago · German police say supporters of Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano have clashed in Leipzig as their teams prepare to play in the Conference League final
60 Palace 'troublemakers' ordered to leave Leipzig
· BBC · 11h ago · Police say 60 Crystal Palace fans classified as "known troublemakers" have been ordered to leave Leipzig while two arrests were made before the Europa Conference League final.
Boston's Joe Mazzulla wins NBA's Coach of the Year, repeats claim that it should be a staff award
ABC News · 12h ago · Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was asked a couple months ago about the possibility of winning the Coach of the Year award this season, and his answer was succinct
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla wins NBA Coach of the Year after leading Boston to unexpected 56-win season
· CBS News · 19h ago · Mazzulla shepherded the Celtics to the East's No. 2 seed despite playing most of the season without Jayson Tatum
Victor Wembanyama held to series-low 20 points, Spurs fall in Game 5 of West finals to Thunder
ABC News · 13h ago · It’s been a very simple formula for the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference finals
Victor Wembanyama rookie card sells for $5.11 million, a record for a non-autographed NBA card
· Los Angeles Times · 18h ago · A Victor Wembanyama rookie card recently sold for $5.11 million, a record for a non-autographed NBA card. Wemby has helped the Spurs to a 2-2 tie with Oklahoma City in the Western Conference finals.
Deadly Europe Heatwave Linked to Multiple Deaths as Temperatures Continue Rising
International Business Times · 13h ago · Europe is experiencing early heatwaves, breaking temperature records and causing multiple deaths. Experts link the extreme weather to climate change, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities.
An exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
· NPR · May 26, 2026 · Temperature records are breaking and triggering government warnings, with London hitting 95 degrees the past two days. Experts say unpredictable and extreme weather is becoming more frequent.
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ABC News · May 25, 2026 ·
Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at sports events spur warnings
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Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in France
Mauricio Pochettino defends Gio Reyna selection, U.S. World Cup roster selection process
Los Angeles Times · 19h ago · U.S. Soccer staged a rally Tuesday to introduce the 26 members of the Americans' World Cup roster. Coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his selections.
Inside USMNT's bizarre World Cup roster announcements and the backlash Mauricio Pochettino called 'bulls---'
· CBS News · 19h ago · USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino finalized his World Cup roster on Tuesday, but how he let the team know has drawn backlash
Did Clavicular Undergo Plastic Surgery? Controversial Kick Streamer Under Scrutiny As Rare Old Photos Surface
International Business Times · 2h ago · Rare old photos of controversial Kick streamer Clavicular have reignited speculation over whether his dramatic 'looksmaxxing' transformation involved plastic surgery, despite his repeated denials.
Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest
ABC News · 3h ago · Climbers and officials have met in Kathmandu to discuss the risks of scaling Mount Everest
Avalanche collapse isn't the Presidents' Trophy curse -- it's a reality of today's Stanley Cup Playoffs
CBS News · 3h ago · Evidence for the alleged curse is piling up, but it's simply the result of parity manufactured by the NHL
CBS Sports coach rankings: Ballot data reveals conference biases and our 2026 Hater of the Year
CBS News · 3h ago · The raw numbers unearth the facts about college football coaches -- and our CBS Sports panelists, too
Thunder's Jared McCain says Spurs made threat after 'crazy' hard foul at end of Game 5
CBS News · 3h ago · McCain was fouled hard by both Mason Plumlee and Bismack Biyombo in the final minutes of OKC's Game 5 win
World
Former US President Joe Biden Sues DOJ To Stop Release Of Controversial Interview Recordings
International Business Times · 6h ago · Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the DOJ to prevent the release of interview recordings related to a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
· NPR · 13h ago · Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel.
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CBS News · 15h ago ·
Biden sues Justice Department to block release of files from biographer interviews
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Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department seeking to block the release of files related to interviews he conducted with a biographer that later became a central part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
NBC News · 16h ago ·
Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio from interviews
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The former president is urging a judge to block the release of recordings and transcripts of his private conversations with the ghostwriter of his 2017 memoir.
Elon Musk Claims US Military Used Starlink In Suicide Drones Against SpaceX Rules
International Business Times · 6h ago · Elon Musk alleges the US military misused SpaceX's Starlink system in drones during the Iran conflict, sparking a pricing dispute with the Pentagon over the Starshield satellite service.
Musk says US military suicide drones used Starlink in violation of SpaceX rules
· Ars Technica · 21h ago · Musk says drones used Starlink instead of Starshield, blames military contractor.
Low-Budget Horror Hit 'Obsession' Dominates Watchlists After Surprising Box Office Jump
International Business Times · 6h ago · Low-budget horror hit Obsession shocks box office with a rare second-weekend rise, fuelled by viral buzz and strong audience reactions.
Why TikTok Is Obsessed With ‘Obsession’
· Forbes · 14h ago · ‘Obsession’ is a box office smash and a viral hit on TikTok, inspiring comedy skits, edits and memes—here’s the trend, explained.
False Ebola claims run wild as Congo outbreak worsens
Washington Post · 10h ago · Distrust and violence flare in the Democratic Republic of Congo as false claims spread that the outbreak — and the disease itself — is a hoax.
How violence, misinformation and years of war are impacting the Ebola outbreak in the DRC
· NBC News · 19h ago · As Ebola spreads in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, health officials say violence against health centers and misinformation is making it harder to fight the outbreak. NBC News’ Molly Hunter reports.
The 3 Body Problem Netflix Poison Plot: China Executes Former Gaming Exec Over Billionaire's Murder Case
International Business Times · 11h ago · The execution of Xu Yao for the murder of Yoozoo Games' Lin Qi revives interest in a high-profile corporate murder case linked to Netflix's '3 Body Problem'.
China executes man for poisoning billionaire linked to Netflix's '3 Body Problem'
· ABC News · 12h ago · Chinese authorities have executed a man for poisoning his former associate, a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netflix production of “The Three-Body Problem.”
Prince Harry Cash Crisis: Prince William Allegedly Brands Rival Brother 'Self-Serving' In Feud
International Business Times · 3h ago · Reports claim Prince Harry is facing financial pressure in California and has reportedly turned to King Charles for support, amid alleged tensions with Prince William and concerns over Invictus funding and fading Hollywood interest.
Ray J Fights for Life: Rapper Rushed to Hospital as Heart Rate Drops After MMA Blow
International Business Times · 3h ago · Ray J was hospitalised following a knockout in a celebrity MMA fight, raising concerns about his health, including a possible concussion and heart issues, as doctors continue testing.
Katie Price Terror: Wanted Husband Lee Andrews Accused Of Faking Kidnap While Hiding In Cupboard
International Business Times · 3h ago · Katie Price says she is trying to move on after husband Lee Andrews became the subject of an Interpol hunt following claims he staged his own kidnapping in Dubai amid growing fraud allegations.
Donald Trump 'Severe' Sleep Snaps Spark Dementia and Brain Decline Warning From Doctor
International Business Times · 3h ago · Donald Trump's health is under scrutiny after a CNN analyst suggested that his daytime sleepiness could indicate a significant condition, raising questions about his fitness for office.
Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Dating: Is Kanye West's Ex the F1 Star's Lucky Charm?
International Business Times · 3h ago · Lewis Hamilton secured second place at the Canadian Grand Prix, with his mother's support overshadowing rumours of a link with Kim Kardashian.
Science
La NASA anunciará la tripulación de Artemis III e informará sobre el progreso de la misión
NASA · 3h ago · La NASA informará sobre los avances de la misión Artemis III de la agencia y anunciará los astronautas asignados a este vuelo de prueba durante un evento en vivo a las 11 a.m.
Scientists Used A.I. to Redesign a Microbe's Machinery to Function Without a Key Ingredient of Life
Smithsonian · 3h ago · Although the researchers did not create an entire cell that could function without a crucial building block, the findings represent a big step in synthetic biology and provide a glimpse at how Earth’s earliest organisms may have lived
Students Build Moon Robots for NASA’s 2026 Lunabotics Challenge
NASA · 3h ago · Katherine Rauscher of Michigan Technological University prepares her team’s prototype lunar robot for its turn during the finals for NASA’s 2026 Lunabotics Challenge competition on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida.
NASA-European Sea Level Mission Homes in on El Niño
NASA · 3h ago · Sea level data from a satellite launched by NASA and European partners shows that a swell of warm water hundreds of miles wide has arrived in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America, a sign that El Niño will likely emerge later in the year.
Webinar 6/17: Discover, Access, and Task Commercial Data with NASA’s Satellite Data Explorer
NASA · 3h ago · Learn how to use the Satellite Data Explorer to search, access, and task commercial Earth Observation data.
NASA’s Webb Reveals Black Hole That Formed Before Its Galaxy
NASA · 4h ago · Which comes first, the galaxy or the black hole? We don’t know, but scientists have long thought it could be the galaxy: Large stars within an existing galaxy consume their fuel and collapse to form black holes, which can gobble up surrounding mate
National Institutes of Health Nutrition Education Challenge
NASA · 5h ago · NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI) assists in the use of crowdsourcing across the federal government. CoECI’s NASA Tournament Lab offers the contract capability to run external crowdsourced challenges on behalf of NASA and other agencies.
Scientists break 30-year superconductivity record at normal pressure
Science Daily · 5h ago · Scientists at the University of Houston have shattered a long-standing superconductivity record, creating a material that can conduct electricity with zero resistance at the highest temperature ever achieved under normal pressure conditions.
NASA plans a base on the moon spanning hundreds of square kilometres
New Scientist · 6h ago · Three missions slated to launch this year will begin to search the lunar surface for a suitable base location
NASA’s 2026 Lunabotics: Winning Student Teams Engineering Lunar Future
NASA · 6h ago · Resilient. Efficient. Autonomous. These are qualities NASA demands of its hardware, especially as the agency accelerates plans for a permanent Moon Base.
Health
U.S. Races to Set Up Quarantine Facility in Kenya for Americans Exposed to Ebola
Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
US to Send Ebola-Exposed Americans to Facility in Kenya: Report
· NBC News · 7h ago · As Ebola cases surge in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Trump administration is reportedly planning to send Americans exposed to the deadly virus to a facility in Kenya rather than bringing them home for monitoring.
Health Groups Launch ‘One Nation, Overcharged’ Campaign As Affordability Grips U.S.
Forbes · 2h ago · The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is launching a campaign to ‘amplify the voices and experiences of people affected by high healthcare costs.”
Healthy Returns: Eli Lilly makes a new push into vaccines – here’s what to know
CNBC · 4h ago · The drugmaker announced it will buy three privately held vaccine makers in deals worth almost $4 billion combined.
HGTV host Ty Pennington opens up about his mom's battle with a chronic lung condition
CBS News · 5h ago · HGTV host and designer Ty Pennington opens up about his mother's yearslong battle with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition that often goes undiagnosed, and shares tips for caregivers on creating a calm environment. (Sponsored by Insmed)
Uganda closes its border with Congo as cases of a rare Ebola type surge
ABC News · 5h ago · Ugandan authorities have ordered the closure of the border with Congo amid a surge in Ebola cases
New Colorectal Cancer Guidelines 2026: What You Need to Know
NBC News · 5h ago · The American Cancer Society just updated their colorectal cancer screening guidelines so NBC News medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY to break down the new recommendations.
Chemical Tank Implodes in Washington State, Killing at Least 1
NBC News · 7h ago · Multiple workers are still missing after a chemical tank in Washington state imploded on Tuesday, killing at least one person. The now-destroyed chemical tank at a paper plant was holding nearly a million gallons of hazardous liquid before it ruptured.
Can You Have Outpatient Brain Surgery In An Ambulatory Surgery Center?
Forbes · 9h ago · Can you safely have brain and spine surgery in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and go home the same day? What does the research say? And what do the patients say?
What Tim Cook’s Legacy Teaches Doctors About Money And Mission
Forbes · 10h ago · Tim Cook’s leadership at Apple offers doctors a case study in what happens when money, mission and professional identity collide.
Canada will require self-isolation for people traveling from Congo, Sudan and Uganda due to Ebola
ABC News · 12h ago · The Canadian government says travelers from Ebola-affected regions will be required to self-isolate for 21 days, while immigration authorities are temporarily suspending decisions on applications from Congo, South Sudan and Uganda
Books
Travel to Italy and Algeria in these two brilliant, translated mysteries
NPR · May 26, 2026 · The End of the Sahara is a kaleidoscopic murder mystery by the Algerian writer Saïd Khatibi. An Enigma by the Sea is a witty, socially astute novel set along well-to-do Tuscan coast.
If you attend a David Sedaris reading, you're helping him edit
NPR · May 26, 2026 · Sedaris says the best part of reading his work to an audience is earning the laughs — or the groans. "A collective groan is fine with me," he says. His new book is The Land and Its People.
In the 'biggest book giveaway in history' WWII soldiers received pocket-sized reads
NPR · May 25, 2026 · The books had to be light and small enough to fit in servicemen's pockets. The motto of the Council on Books in Wartime was: "Books Are Weapons in the War of Ideas."
A kick takes on a life of its own in the kids' book, 'When Tad Kicked Vlad'
NPR · May 24, 2026 · On his birthday, Tad's best friend Vlad eats the very last slice of cake. Tad is mad so Tad kicks Vlad, kicking off a chain of kicks that travels around the world.
‘Far-Right France’ author analyzes shifts in Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party
Christian Science Monitor · May 21, 2026 · In a Q&A, Victor Mallet, author of “Far-Right France,” talks about changes in French politics, and voter embrace of a party long considered outside the mainstream.
Sisters reunite in Ali Smith's 'Glyph,' bringing light after the darkness of 'Gliff'
NPR · May 21, 2026 · The author restores balance in the homophones with her latest novel; both stories are thought-provoking, although somewhat less beguiling than her usual fare.
Having trouble focusing on your book? Try immersive reading
NPR · May 20, 2026 · Reading text of a book while listening to the audiobook is gaining steam among online book communities.
In the face of devastating loss, Jesmyn Ward holds onto 'respair'
NPR · May 19, 2026 · Ward learned the term "respair" — meaning the recovery of hope after despair — during the pandemic. Her new book On Witness and Respair is an essay collection on grief, motherhood and survival.
15 books our critics can't wait for this summer
NPR · May 19, 2026 · A gothic horror tale, a creepy science-fiction romp, a sweeping romance, an intergenerational saga, a book about birds — here are the fiction and nonfiction our critics are most looking forward to.
From Haiti to the Arctic, May’s best reads transport
Christian Science Monitor · May 15, 2026 · Historical anniversaries share space with satisfying mysteries and far-flung, imagination-stretching novels in our roundup of May’s best reads.
Lifestyle
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Star EJAE On Hope, Resilience And Asian Representation
Forbes · 2h ago · EJAE, who cowrote and sang many of the songs from 'KPop Demon Hunters,' reflects on hope and resilience, the impact of "Golden," and the need for Asian representation.
New Era, And New Building, Opens For FotoFocus In Cincinnati
Forbes · 3h ago · FotoFocus launched in 2010 in Cincinnati with a mission of championing photography and lens-based art through exhibitions and public programming.
Why Vessel Bags Now Makes Clothing, Too
Forbes · 6h ago · Maker of fantastic golf bags, Vessel Golf is spreading thoughtful details into its new apparel line
French Luxury On Display At The Shed In Manhattan: Hidden Treasures
Forbes · 6h ago · Hidden Treasures is now at The Shed in Manhattan, showcasing French luxury goods companies and their impact on culture. The exhibition runs through May 31.
Marilyn Monroe’s 100th Birthday Reframes The Man Who Shaped Her Image
Forbes · 7h ago · Jack Cole choreographed Marilyn Monroe across six films, shaping her walk, gestures, and body language. A new biography finally gives him his due.
What The 2026 African Beer Cup Says About The State Of Craft Beer
Forbes · 7h ago · The 2026 African Beer Cup shows that craft beer is growing in surprising places, building on a global movement, while also celebrating local tradition and ingredients.
Why Spirit Airlines Failed
Bloomberg · 9h ago
What 6 Paso Robles Wineries Are Learning From The Soil
Forbes · 9h ago · Six Paso Robles wineries embarked on a regenerative organic certification journey to improve their wineries and soil. No one expected the results in the wine.
The New Social Scene Swaps Bars for $300 Gym Memberships
Bloomberg · 14h ago
Why Recovery Culture Suddenly Seems Everywhere
Forbes · 20h ago · Chronic pain, burnout, poor sleep, inflammation, and nervous system overload are fueling a growing obsession with recovery, mobility, and physical well-being.
Travel
Italian court rules against tourist who complained hotel refused her tap water
The Independent UK · 9h ago · The woman argued she was owed compensation after she was only offered £6 bottled water
Hotels can refuse tourists tap water, Italy's top court rules
· BBC · 16h ago · The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.
Where To Eat And Drink In Barcelona According To An Acclaimed Chef
Forbes · 3h ago · From tucked-away vermouth bars and neighborhood tapas spots, to seafood restaurants and inventive cocktail bars, here’s where Chef Rafa Zafra likes to eat and drink.
Monaco Academic And Industry Leaders Celebrate World Boating Day In Thoughtful Ways
Forbes · 3h ago · IUM celebrated World Boating Day by bringing industry leaders together to talk about a topic that all of the yachting industry is affected by—geopolitics.
I cruised around eight Greek islands last summer and this ancient gem was the best
The Independent UK · 3h ago · From culture to culinary delights, a Greek island cruise offers plenty to entertain and enrich passengers, says Marc Shoffman
UAE-Based Yacht Builder Gulf Craft Continues To Grow
Forbes · 3h ago · The UAE-based Gulf Craft Group builds four different brands: Majesty, Nomad, Oryx, and Silvercat yachts in several facilities in the UAE and the Maldives.
One in five Britons say they can’t afford a summer holiday this year as cost of living soars, poll shows
The Independent UK · 4h ago · Exclusive: Impacts from the US-Iran war are now hitting summer holiday plans
World Cup host cities: Where to stay, watch and best things to do across all USA, Mexico and Canada locations
The Independent UK · 4h ago · The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest yet, with more competing countries and host cities than ever before. These are the top sights, buzzy soccer bars, and standout neighborhoods in each one
Inside Some Of The World’s Most Exclusive Train Journeys
Forbes · 4h ago · These include rail journeys that have lottery booking systems with years-long odds of success an one that operates almost entirely by word of mouth.
Plan a summer escape to remember
The Independent UK · 4h ago · Rediscover the art of travelling well with stays and ideas that elevate the getaway experience
Where To Find Innovative Mocktails In Toronto
Forbes · 5h ago · Here’s all the (zero) proof you need that the Ontario capital is a great destination for non-alcoholic drinks.
Opinion
Can AI Financial Advice Help You Retire More Comfortably?
Bloomberg · 15h ago
AI Overwatch Act Would Help China
· Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
Trump Scores Win as Scandal-Plagued Paxton Ousts John Cornyn in Texas
Rolling Stone · 17h ago · Paxton will face off against Democratic candidate James Talarico
How to escape the gerrymandering trap
Washington Post · 4h ago · Gerrymandering is breaking American democracy. Here's how other countries solved it.
It’s Time to Sell the Knicks
Bloomberg · 5h ago
Why MAGA Republicans Keep Winning When Trump Is Losing
Bloomberg · 7h ago
What is really breaking America? Two drinking fountains for $375,000.
Washington Post · 8h ago · Stop the Machine. Measure success by results delivered, not tax dollars spent.
Cartoon by Robert Thompson
Washington Post · 8h ago · Robert Thompson cartoon on the Strait of Hormuz.
Want to detect opioids earlier? Test sewage water.
Washington Post · 8h ago · Synthetic opioids can kill long before they're detected in the community.
Your Power Is Out? Prepare to Wait a Long Time
Bloomberg · 8h ago
The heart of the Old South pauses for a funeral procession
Washington Post · 8h ago · An educator takes a final journey through a county that closed schools rather than integrate.
Features
This Literary AI Scandal Changes Everything
Longreads · 3h ago · "A magazine’s response to accusations of publishing AI-generated fiction points to a new phase in the struggle to keep literature human."
Love Language
Longreads · 7h ago · “The undying dream of Esperanto.“
Grate Expectations: The Troubled Quest for Tasty Vegan Cheese
Longreads · 9h ago · “The plant-based boom failed to deliver. But there may yet be hope.”
Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers
Longreads · 22h ago · "The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm."
Comparisons as Predictable as the Sunrise
Longreads · May 26, 2026 · "An analysis of 200,000 similes from popular fiction."
Building an AI Data Center in Pine Island, Minnesota
Longreads · May 26, 2026 · "I learned about the data center as soon as the scrappy sign was erected. I was thrilled to see something new; my drive hasn’t changed much in three years.
Getting Unstuck with Ramona Ausubel
Longreads · May 26, 2026 · On finding joy in the writing process, embracing friction, and developing your voice.
Is Yoko Ono the Most Radical Artist of the Trump Era?
Longreads · May 25, 2026 · "In the 1960s, she invited an audience to cut off her clothes. As attacks on women’s rights escalate, 'Cut Piece' and other decades-old works of feminist art feel more relevant than ever."
The Man Who Reads Books For a Living (One Every Two Days)
Longreads · May 25, 2026 · "Clarke Seicher is something much more specific and much rarer: a professional book reader who evaluates literature specifically for screen adaptation."
Inside the Shaolin Monastery that Helped Build Victor Wembanyama
Longreads · May 22, 2026 · "This is the story of how 34 generations of Shaolin warrior history trained a once-in-a-generation NBA superstar."