Politics
Japan Doubles Down on Maritime Security Cooperation
A recent visit highlights Tokyo’s seriousness.
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News Wrap: Rubio meets with NATO allies amid troop level confusion
In our news wrap Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with NATO allies amid confusion over recent statements on U.S. troop levels in Europe, authorities in the Democratic Republic…
World
Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO
GENEVA - The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said on Friday, as…
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How have Ulster progressed despite Bilbao heartbreak?
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy accepts his side were second best to Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final, but how have they progressed this season?
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How have Ulster progressed despite Bilbao heartbreak?
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy accepts his side were second best to Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final, but how have they progressed this season?
Economy
Disney’s ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ tallies lowest Thursday preview sales in franchise history
Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" tallied $12 million in Thursday night previews, the lowest collection of advance tickets in franchise history.
Cuba
Trump’s Cuba strategy echoes his Venezuela playbook, but experts point out key differences
Similar pressure campaigns do not equal similar results, experts say, even if President Donald Trump has often warned that "Cuba is next."
World
Thomas Coughlan: The road to good intentions is paved with hell – NZ Herald
Thomas Coughlan: The road to good intentions is paved with hell NZ Herald
Crime
Man sought in connection with south Las Vegas Valley armed robbery
Anyone with information is urged to call Metro’s Commercial Robbery Section at 702-828-3591.
Education
What’s behind the decade-long ‘learning recession’ for American students
As the school year is coming to a close, a new analysis shines another harsh spotlight on what's being called a "learning recession" for American students. It's a problem that…
Science & Tech
Imaging ellipsometry tracks MXene thin-film quality during fabrication without damage – Phys.org
Imaging ellipsometry tracks MXene thin-film quality during fabrication without damage Phys.org
Nanophysics
Imaging ellipsometry tracks MXene thin-film quality during fabrication without damage
A German–Israeli research team led by Dr. Andreas Furchner has demonstrated how imaging ellipsometry enables non-destructive characterization and quality control of microstructured MXene thin films during device fabrication. The authors…
Politics, International
Four French frigates for Swedish navy, in a plus US$ 3.5 billion deal
The Swedish government this week announced a deal to purchase four new frigates for its navy from France’s Naval Group. Sweden neutral throughout the Cold War, applied for NATO membership…
Economy
E. coli outbreak linked to California restaurant chain sickens nine people across state – San Francisco Chronicle
E. coli outbreak linked to California restaurant chain sickens nine people across state San Francisco ChronicleE. coli outbreak linked to The Kebab Shop California locations, including San Diego NBC 7 San DiegoHealth…
Economy
Columbus, Mississippi Attorney Joseph H. Van Every Named to Million Dollar Advocates Forum – The Manila Times
Columbus, Mississippi Attorney Joseph H. Van Every Named to Million Dollar Advocates Forum The Manila Times
Economy
Van Every Law Announces Recognition of Joseph Henry Van Every by Million Dollar Advocates Forum – The Manila Times
Van Every Law Announces Recognition of Joseph Henry Van Every by Million Dollar Advocates Forum The Manila Times
Football
Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City after 10 seasons
Pep Guardiola will coach his farewell match on Sunday (May 24, 2026) against Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium, where the North Stand will be renamed to The Pep Guardiola Stand
World
Senegal President Sacks Prime Minister, Dissolves Government – Punch Newspapers
Senegal President Sacks Prime Minister, Dissolves Government Punch NewspapersOusmane Sonko sacked by Bassirou Faye: How kasala make Senegal President Faye sack Prime Minister Sonko BBCSenegal’s President sacks PM, dissolves government after months…
Science & Tech
Rotary donation to help those with visual impairments – Campbell River Mirror
Rotary donation to help those with visual impairments Campbell River Mirror
Everlane
Shein’s purchase of sustainable fashion brand Everlane sparks outcry
A deal between two seemingly incompatible clothing brands is causing a lot of consternation among customers and raising questions about sustainable fashion. Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, is acquiring Everlane.…
Politics
Maryland Democrats Plan to Eliminate State’s Lone Republican Seat in Time for 2028
A top state lawmaker who opposed drawing new districts for the fall election now says he supports a constitutional amendment that could pave the way to an all-Democrat map for…
Football
Clinical Aston Villa outclass Freiburg to win Europa League
Freiburg were hoping to win their first major silverware in their 122-year-old history but rarely threatened the Villa goal
Crime
Prosecutors: Man sold fentanyl that killed travel influencer
Thamrong Hill, 49, faces charges including second-degree murder, selling or transporting a controlled substance, and possessing a controlled substance with the intent to sell.
Politics
Cruz says Blanche faced “full-on revolt” over DOJ fund at meeting with GOP senators
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
Culture
El Califa de León, Mexico’s top-rated taco stand, loses its Michelin star
Even as Michelin took El Califa's star away, it presented one to another taquería, a high-end restaurant in Mexico City's upscale Lomas de Chapultepec that charges up to 330 pesos…
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Vunipola guides Montpellier past Ulster to Challenge Cup triumph – supersport.com
Vunipola guides Montpellier past Ulster to Challenge Cup triumph supersport.comSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
World
Sen. Ted Cruz says Blanche faced “full-on revolt” over “anti-weaponization fund” in meeting with GOP senators – CBS News
Sen. Ted Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over "anti-weaponization fund" in meeting with GOP senators CBS NewsTed Cruz says GOP senators were ‘screaming’ at Todd Blanche during ‘anti-weaponization’ fund briefing NBC…
World
Parliamentary Service to strengthen security after threats to MPs
The changes came as the agency reported that threats against MPs were increasing.
World
US government releases UFO sighting reports – ‘Orbs swarming in all directions’
The Pentagon discloses scores of UFO files with reported sightings of spheres, discs and fireballs spanning nearly 80 years.
Automobiles
A Ford Truck, Home to Newborn Robins, Is Stuck at a Kansas Car Dealer
Employees of a dealership in Olathe, Kan., found the nest, which is protected under federal law, on top of one of the truck’s tires.
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Morten Hjulmand available on a cut-price fee, United ready to pounce – The Peoples Person
Morten Hjulmand available on a cut-price fee, United ready to pounce The Peoples PersonArsenal and Manchester United chasing boyhood Gunners fan with £34m price tag CaughtOffside
explosions
Shipyard fire and explosion on Staten Island injures at least 16, officials say
Someone reported two workers trapped in a confined space at the dock at about 3:30 p.m. Friday, and responding firefighters found a fire burning in the basement of a large…
carbon
Carbon credit program pays small landowners to keep forests standing
Markets to offset carbon emissions are now worth about $2 billion annually, and supporters say they're a key tool to address climate change. But carbon credits have also been criticized…
Science & Tech
SpaceX launches Starship V3—the world’s most powerful and tallest rocket ever
Friday's test flight marks a major milestone for SpaceX as the company gears up to go public and to participate in NASA's Artemis III mission in 2027
News
Gemini app for Mac adding ‘Spark’ agent and voice control this summer
At I/O 2026, Google previewed two major features for the Gemini app on macOS that are coming this summer. more…
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Sheridan Gorman’s parents say protecting children from failed immigration policies isn’t a one-party fight
The parents of slain college freshman Sheridan Gorman spoke at a Trump rally, demanding leaders fight sanctuary policies they say failed their daughter.