2025-05-27
At least 5 dead and 19 injured in chemical plant explosion in China, CCTV reports
The blast was powerful enough to knock out the windows at a storage warehouse more than two miles away from the factory.
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2025-05-27
Ancient human fingerprint suggests Neanderthals made art
A Neanderthal man is believed to have painted a nose on a pebble using red pigment more than 43,000 years ago.
2025-05-27
Trump Administration Moves to Cut All Remaining Federal Contracts With Harvard
By Nandita Bose and Nate RaymondWASHINGTON/BOSTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's administration plans to terminate the federal...
2025-05-27
Pair of portraits by Dutch master Frans Hals return to the Netherlands
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A pair of paintings by Dutch Golden Age master Frans Hals that possibly depict his own children are returning to the Netherlands after more than a century overseas in the hands of private owners.
2025-05-27
Michigan bands 3 peregrine falcon chicks from nest in Mount Clemens
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. —Two decades after Macomb County officials first noticed a peregrine falcon nest atop the Old County Building in downtown Mount Clemens, the species continues to come back to nest and now three newly born chicks have been...
2025-05-27
DEADLINE NEXT WEEK: Berger Montague Advises Viatris (NASDAQ: VTRS) Investors to Contact the ...
PHILADELPHIA, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berger Montague PC advises investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Viatris Inc. (“Viatris” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VTRS) on behalf of purchasers of Viatris securities between August 8,...
2025-05-27
Swedish man charged over 2015 killing of Jordanian pilot in Syria
Osama Krayem is accused of terrorism and war crimes in relation to the death of Moaz al-Kasasbeh.
2025-05-27
SKYX to Be Added to Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes
MIAMI, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (“SKYX” or the “Company”), a highly disruptive smart home platform technology company with over 97 issued and pending patents globally and a growing portfolio of over 60 lighting...
2025-05-27
England pacer Gus Atkinson injured and will miss ODI series with the West Indies
England fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the one-day international series against the West Indies with a right hamstring strain. Atkinson was in clear discomfort during the closing stages of the innings victory over Zimbabwe in the...
2025-05-27
US Drops COVID Vaccine Recommendations for Healthy Children, Pregnant Women
(Reuters) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped recommending routine COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women and healthy...
2025-05-27
Famed Sherpa guide climbs Mount Everest for the record 31st time
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Famed Sherpa guide Kami Rita reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 31st time Tuesday, breaking his own record for the most climbs to the top of the world's highest mountain.
2025-05-27
North Korea says Trump’s Golden Dome risks ‘space nuclear war’
North Korea sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s plan for a Golden Dome missile-defense system, a shield intended to counter threats from rivals including Pyongyang.
2025-05-27
AP News Summary at 10:43 p.m. EDT
Police say driver who plowed into Liverpool soccer fans acted alone, not believed to be terrorism
2025-05-27
Trump Administration plans to pull remaining contracts with Harvard: reports
The federal government plans on ending its remaining contracts with Harvard University in Cambridge, the New York Times reported, citing a letter being sent to federal agencies on Tuesday.This would be a blow worth about $100 million to the Cambridge Ivy league, according to the New York Times. This comes a day after President Donald Trump said he is looking to revoke $3 billion in federal grants from Harvard and redistribute that money elsewhere.At this point, it doesn’t seem like this back and forth between Trump and Harvard will end anytime soon.On Memorial Day, President Trump took to Truth Social to say he’s considering taking $3 billion from Harvard University and giving it to trade schools “all across our land.”Harvard had no comment.Much of the money the Trump administration has previously frozen, or threatened to freeze, has been restored by judges.Last Friday, the White House attempted to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students – demanding the Ivy League institution disclose the “names and countries” of those students.That is information the State Department already has from when it issued their visas. A judge also blocked that order, protecting international students, at least for now.There is a virtual status conference in federal court Tuesday morning between the Department of Homeland Security and Harvard. Students and professors will also be holding a rally at 5:30 p.m. at Harvard’s Science Center Plaza.
2025-05-27
Police say driver who plowed into Liverpool soccer fans acted alone, not believed to be terrorism
British police say an incident in which a minivan hit crowds celebrating Liverpool’s soccer victory is not being treated as terrorism. Merseyside Police said Monday a 53-year-old man, believed to be the driver, has been arrested and they are not...
2025-05-27
Three more inmates who escaped from New Orleans' main jail are captured
Three inmates accused of escaping from New Orleans’ main lockup in one of Louisiana’s biggest jailbreaks ever have been apprehended, leaving two at large, officials said Monday.
2025-05-27
IH 45 Northbound temporary lane closures May 27-28
HUNTSVILLE – On Tuesday, May 27, and Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the northbound main lanes on IH 45 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following mornings, weather permitting.
2025-05-27
Ronaldo says Al-Nassr chapter 'over'
Cristiano Ronaldo indicated on Monday that he could leave Al Nassr after declaring that a "chapter is over" hours after the Saudi Pro League finished.
2025-05-27
Volvo Cars cutting 3,000 jobs to reduce costs
Sweden-based Volvo Cars is eliminating 3,000 positions as part of a cost-cutting program as the automotive industry faces challenges from trade tensions and economic uncertainty. The company said Monday that around 1,200 of the job reductions would come among workers...
2025-05-27
Three more New Orleans jail escapees captured, leaving two at large
(Reuters) - Police in Louisiana and Texas arrested on Monday three more fugitives who escaped from a New Orleans jail 10 days ago, leaving at large two of the original 10, Louisiana state police said.
2025-05-27
'Confident' Djokovic kicks off Slam record attempt at French Open
Novak Djokovic sets out on his latest pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open on Tuesday, as women's contenders Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva get their campaigns under way.
2025-05-27
Fulton Bank Announces Leadership Changes
LANCASTER, PA — Fulton Bank, a subsidiary of Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT), has announced significant leadership changes to support its growth strategy. Effective June 1, 2025, Andy Fiol will ...
2025-05-27
China Turns to Consumers to Boost Growth, but Households Are Wary
Beijing has offered incentives to prod shoppers to spend more, but leader Xi Jinping is reluctant to push a bigger shift away from manufacturing.
2025-05-26
Boko Haram's resurgence: Why Nigeria's military is struggling to hold the line
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A resurgence of Boko Haram attacks is shaking Nigeria’s northeast, as Islamic extremists have repeatedly overrun military outposts, mined roads with bombs, and raided civilian communities since the start of the year, raising fears of a...
2025-05-26
Russia denies involvement in arson at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
LONDON (AP) — A top Kremlin official on Monday scoffed at a report that Russia could be involved in recent arson attacks on the private home of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a building where he once lived and a...
2025-05-26
Members of Latter-day Saints turn to yoga for its physical and spiritual benefits
Many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints embrace yoga and other contemplative practices. Some do it purely for the health benefits. The church has encouraged members including missionaries to practice yoga as a way to remain...
2025-05-26
French Open: US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz loses to Daniel Altmaier in first round
U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz has lost in the first round of the French Open as the tournament’s No. 4 seed. He was eliminated 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 by 66th-ranked Daniel Altmaier of Germany on Monday. Altmaier broke Fritz’s big...
2025-05-26
Europe Secured a Tariff Delay From Trump, but Can It Now Make a Deal?
Officials from the European Union and the United States will start a new negotiating push on Monday, after President Trump delayed until July 9 the 50 percent tariffs he imposed on the bloc.
2025-05-26
Head of US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, saying he will not abandon ‘principles’
Jake Wood’s resignation comes after the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation faced criticism from the UN and other aid groupsThe head of a US-backed private humanitarian organisation that is tasked with distributing aid in Gaza using an Israeli-initiated plan resigned on Sunday, saying that the operation could not fulfil its mission in a way that adhered to “humanitarian principles”.Executive director Jake Wood announced his resignation in a statement from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), adding fresh uncertainty to the operation’s future. Continue reading...
2025-05-26
Police say at least 11 people are hurt in a shooting in a South Carolina beach town
Police say at least 11 people are hurt in a shooting in a South Carolina beach town.
2025-05-26
Five years after killing of George Floyd, protest in Chicago decries Trump directive to empower police
On the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, an event that prompted a national reckoning over race and police brutality, a gathering in Chicago joined coordinated protests across the...
2025-05-26
Massachusetts Veterans Services head raises alarm over funding cuts, highlights aid programs ahead of Memorial Day
Heading into Memorial Day, Secretary for the Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services Jon Santiago both raised “significant concerns” about federal cuts to the VA and highlighted the work Massachusetts is doing to support veterans across the state.
2025-05-26
Mob wreaks havoc in downtown L.A., tagging buildings and trains as someone breathes fire
The crowd gathered at midnight at Washington Boulevard and Maple Avenue.
2025-05-26
Royals prospect Jac Caglianone homers for 4th straight game, hitting pair that include 459-footer
Kansas City prospect Jac Caglianone homered for the fourth straight game, hitting a pair that included a 459-foot drive to help the Omaha Storm Chasers beat the Salt Lake Bees 5-3 in 10 innings in the Triple-A International League. A...
2025-05-26
Kyle Larson crashes again at Coca-Cola 600 ending disappointing day in bid to run 'The Double'
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson’s day went from bad to worse Sunday night at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, leaving the talented young driver unsure if he will attempt to run “The Double” again.
2025-05-26
Skubal's 13 strikeouts power Tigers past Guardians 5-0
DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal gave up two hits and matched a career high with 13 strikeouts in his first professional complete game, Zach McKinstry had a two-run homer in a five-run fourth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the...
2025-05-26
Yankees navigate thin air of Coors Field to take 2 of 3 in series against reeling Rockies
Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees were walking a thin line in the thin air at Coors Field against the worst team in baseball. They figured it out, though. Starter Will Warren struggled early before settling in and closer...
2025-05-26
AP News Summary at 10:12 p.m. EDT
Trump says he'll delay a threatened 50% tariff on the European Union until July
2025-05-25
Israeli Airstrike Kills Doctor’s Children, Gaza Officials Say
Two more children were missing, while her husband and one other child were injured in the strike on Friday, the officials said. Israel said it was checking if it had harmed “uninvolved civilians.”
2025-05-25
Bodies of 5 skiers found on Swiss glacier near Zermatt
Swiss authorities say that the bodies of five skiers have been found on a glacier above the Swiss resort town of Zermatt
2025-05-25
US military shifts messaging in Africa, telling allies to prepare to stand more on their own
TAN TAN, Morocco (AP) — The U.S. military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering insurgencies’ underlying causes, instead leaning into a message that its fragile allies in Africa must be ready to stand more on their own. At African Lion, its largest joint training exercise on the continent, that shift [...]
2025-05-25
McGuire's first goal of the season leads Orlando City SC past Portland Timbers 1-0
Duncan McGuire’s goal at the 39th minute proved more than enough and Orlando City SC beat the Portland Timbers 1-0. When Portland failed to clear deep in its end, Eduard Atuesta took it, made a move to his left and...
2025-05-25
North Korea detains 3 shipyard officials over the failed launch of a naval destroyer
North Korea says authorities have detained three shipyard officials over the recent failed launch of a naval destroyer. The 5,000-ton-class destroyer was damaged Wednesday when a transport cradle on the ship’s stern detached early during a launch ceremony at the...
2025-05-25
Lee's walk-off single lifts soaring Twins over Royals 5-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brooks Lee hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins their second straight walk off against the Kansas City Royals, this time overcoming a four-run deficit for a 5-4...
2025-05-25
Cloudy and breezy with spotty showers possible ahead of brighter, warmer Memorial Day
Today continues the cloudy and breezy trend we’ve seen lately, with highs in the mid 60s and a few spotty showers possible, especially north of the Massachusetts Turnpike. Clouds stick around into Sunday night, keeping lows in the mid to upper 40s. Memorial Day on Monday looks a bit brighter and slightly warmer, with more sunshine breaking through and highs reaching the mid 60s to low 70s. A stray shower can’t be ruled out, especially in interior areas, but most of the day will be dry—perfect for outdoor gatherings (if you’re OK with a light breeze).A warming trend takes hold Tuesday and Wednesday with highs climbing well into the 70s. The second half of the week looks more unsettled, with better chances for showers or even a few storms late Thursday into the weekend. Still, not a total washout after a sunny stretch to round out the holiday weekend.
2025-05-25
Guardians use 4-run 10th inning to beat Tigers 7-5 after falling behind early
Kyle Manzardo and Angel Martínez hit RBI doubles in Cleveland’s four-run 10th inning, helping the Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers for the third straight game, 7-5. Bo Naylor homered and drove in two runs, including a sacrifice fly that was...
2025-05-25
AP News Summary at 10:33 p.m. EDT
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners hours after a massive attack on Kyiv
2025-05-25
AP Strange SummaryBrief at 10:29 p.m. EDT
An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii
2025-05-25
Knoll scores in 3rd OT, Rooney stops 35 and the Frost beat the Charge for a 2-1 series lead
Katy Knoll scored a goal in the third overtime and Maddie Rooney finished with 35 saves to help the Minnesota Frost beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 on Saturday night and take a 2-1 lead in the third straight overtime game...
2025-05-25
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners hours after a massive attack on Kyiv
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds more prisoners as part of a major swap that amounted to a rare moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire. The exchange came hours after Kyiv came under a large-scale...
2025-05-25
Venezuelan opposition figures trapped in Argentine embassy speak for first time since leaving it
For the first time since leaving the Argentine diplomatic compound in Caracas five Venezuelan opposition figures now in the United States appeared in public on Saturday
2025-05-25
Sam Surridge scores twice in second half, leading Nashville past Toronto 2-1
Sam Surridge scored twice in the second half and Nashville SC held on for a 2-1 win over Toronto FC, extending its unbeaten run to eight games in all competitions. Nashville took a 1-0 lead in the 57th minute with...
2025-05-25
Grein strikes out 10 and Oregon bashes Liberty 13-1 to earn 1st trip to WCWS since '18
Lyndsey Grein struck out 10, surrendered three hits and ended the contest retiring 21 straight batters and Oregon overpowered Liberty to lead the 16th-seeded Ducks to a 13-1 win in the Eugene Super Regional to clinch a berth in the...
2025-05-24
SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates TASK, RDFN, DNB on Behalf of Shareholders
NEW YORK, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
2025-05-24
Trump hails West Point cadets for their accomplishments and takes credit for US military might
President Donald Trump is using the first military commencement address of his second term to congratulate West Point cadets on their academic and physical accomplishments while taking credit for America’s military might. In the ceremony Saturday at Michie Stadium in...
2025-05-24
SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates SGMA, VIGL, STRR on Behalf of Shareholders
NEW YORK, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
2025-05-24
Power outage disrupts last day of Cannes; police investigating possible arson
The power outage stopped events at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.
2025-05-24
China's Premier Says China and Indonesia Will Promote 'True Multilateralism'
SHANGHAI/JAKARTA (Reuters) -China's Premier Li Qiang said on Saturday that China and Indonesia will promote "true multilateralism", the official...
2025-05-24
Four killed in crash northeast of London, fifth person clings to life: OPP
Four people in an SUV died when the vehicle collided with a transport truck and a second SUV at a rural intersection northeast of London
2025-05-24
Syria welcomes US move to ease sanctions imposed on it
Syria has welcomed the move by the Trump administration to ease sanctions, calling it a “positive step” to ease humanitarian and economic suffering in the war-torn country
2025-05-24
Louisiana inmate recaptured a day after tipster alerted authorities of his escape
A Louisiana inmate who authorities began searching for after receiving a public tip was recaptured on Friday, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office.
2025-05-24
Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend | Hot off the Wire podcast
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
2025-05-24
Pacers take 2-0 lead over Knicks as Pascal Siakam scores 39 points in 114-109 victory
Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 114-109 for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Myles Turner added 16 points and Tyrese Haliburton had 14 points, 11 assists...
2025-05-24
Kyiv comes under large-scale Russian drone and missile attack with explosions heard throughout city
Ukraine’s capital has came under a large-scale combined drone and missile attack with explosions and machine gun fire heard throughout the city. Many residents of Kyiv are taking shelter in the underground subway stations. The debris of intercepted missiles and...
2025-05-24
Stars' Hintz leaves Game 2 of West final after Nurse's slash to top of left skate
Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz left the ice without putting any weight on his left leg after Edmonton defender Darnell Nurse slashed him on top of his left skate in the third period in Game 2 of the Western Conference...
2025-05-24
Adam Frazier scores on wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th to lift the Pirates past the Brewers 6-5
Adam Frazier sprinted home from third on a wild pitch by Abner Uribe in the 10th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5. The Pirates tied it on an RBI single by Alexander Canario off Uribe...
2025-05-24
Trump Administration Puts New Limits on Reporters at Pentagon
By Daniel Trotta(Reuters) -U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday issued orders that require journalists to have official escorts within...
2025-05-24
Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday denied the Trump administration’s request that she stay her May 19 ruling that returned control of the U.S. Institute of Peace back to its acting president and board. In a seven-page ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Beryl A. Howell said the government did not meet any of [...]
2025-05-24
Burke tosses 3-hit ball over 6 innings as White Sox beat Rangers 4-1
Sean Burke tossed three-hit ball over six innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-1. Burke outpitched Tyler Mahle and the White Sox opened the weekend series on a winning note after losing six of seven. The...
2025-05-24
Kyiv under attack as Ukraine, Russia begin major prisoner swap
At least eight people were wounded in a drone and missile attack on Kyiv Saturday, city authorities said, just as Russia and Ukraine were in the middle of a major prisoner swap.
2025-05-24
Neighbors help each other escape San Diego plane crash
Neighbors from the San Diego neighborhood where a plane crashed into a home share the stories of how they helped each other escape. NBC News' Liz Kreutz sits down with some of the residents to share their experiences.
2025-05-24
Army soldiers temporarily decertified after allegedly firing blanks at Florida beach
18 U.S. Army soldiers were temporarily decertified as instructors after video appears to show them firing blank rounds from their weapons at a Florida beach. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch has more on the incident.
2025-05-24
Ex-Prosecutor Says This Ruling Just Helped Americans 'Connect The Dots' On Trump
Andrew Weissmann predicted that similar decisions will be made in the courts "over and over again."
2025-05-24
Cloudy, cool and gray today; weather slowly improves over holiday weekend
The weekend is improving, but it will be a slow process.Lots of clouds around today. We risk a passing shower, but much of the day will be dry (and dull gray). Glimpses – or even wholesale breaks – of sun are possible, but I don’t want to oversell any bright weather.Highs stay in the “I’ll never complain about the heat again” range of the low 60s.We’ll see more sunny spells tomorrow along with a steady northwest breeze. This will help us reach the mid-60s as we hold back the sea breeze for one more day. There’s still a very small chance at a shower in the afternoon, but this is nothing to cancel plans over or throw your hands up in disgust. (OK, you’re allowed.)Memorial Day remains the pick of the weekend, despite the fact that it may fall short of stellar beach weather. The sea breeze returns at the coast, so highs will fall just short of 70. Away from the coast, we expect low 70s, with abundant sun for all. Once again, we may run into a very brief, afternoon shower, predominately away from the coast.Next week sees a return to steady highs in the 70s with occasional sea breezes at the coast. Heat stays away, humidity stays low, and the next chance for showers may hold off until Thursday.Enjoy the holiday weekend and be safe!Memorial Day storiesMassachusetts24 hours agoRecord travel expected Memorial Day weekend. Here are the busiest timesMemorial DayMay 19Ace Hardware will give out free American flags to honor veterans on Memorial DayHolidaysMay 19Is Memorial Day a federal holiday? Here's what's open and closed
2025-05-24
Pete Crow-Armstrong hits go-ahead grand slam, drives in 6 runs as Cubs rally to beat Reds 13-6
Pete Crow-Armstrong had two home runs — including a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning — and drove in six runs as the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. It is the second six...
2025-05-24
See a penny, pick it up? In the future, probably not as often — and, some say, that matters
Ask someone for their thoughts, could it now cost you a nickel? If you want to call somebody stingy, would you say they’re a quarter-pincher? And if they spend money unwisely, are they now dime wise but pound foolish? Ok,...
2025-05-23
At least 7 Sudanese migrants found dead after being stranded in Libyan desert
A Libyan ambulance service says at least at seven Sudanese migrants were found dead after their vehicle broke down and left them stranded for days deep in the desert
2025-05-23
World’s press concerned by foreign funding bill that threatens press freedom in Hungary
2025-05-23. WAN-IFRA has written to Hungarian President Viktor Orbán expressing concern over a proposed new bill before parliament that calls for increased powers for the Sovereignty Protection Office that would negatively impact press freedom in the country. The post World’s press concerned by foreign funding bill that threatens press freedom in Hungary appeared first on WAN-IFRA.
2025-05-23
Grief Is Never Easy, but Military Families Can Bear Added Burdens
The death of a loved one is never easy, but survivors who've lost someone in the armed services experience it in ways others do not.
2025-05-23
Chad Seeks $630 Million Financial Support From IMF
DAKAR (Reuters) -Chad has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a fresh four-year financial support programme potentially...
2025-05-23
Gaza Health System at Breaking Point as Israeli Hostilities Intensify, WHO Says
(Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that Gaza’s health system is at a breaking point as Israel’s intensified military operations continue, amidst worsening mass population displacement and acute shortages of basic necessities. Four major hospitals in Gaza have had to suspend medical services in the past week due to their proximity [...]The post Gaza Health System at Breaking Point as Israeli Hostilities Intensify, WHO Says appeared first on GV Wire.
2025-05-23
Helmsman of cargo ship that nearly hit cabin was reportedly asleep
The 443-foot NCL Salten sailed up onto shore next to Johan Helberg's wooden cabin around dawn on Thursday.
2025-05-23
WATCH LIVE: Vance delivers commencement address at Naval Academy
Vice President JD Vance is delivering the commencement address for the Naval Academy class of 2025. His address is set to begin at 10 a.m. The ceremony is being held at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Vance...
2025-05-23
Japanese leader's 3-word warning to Trump as trade war ignites
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to have a "productive" conversation about tariffs after speaking Friday.
2025-05-23
Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students
Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration’s decision to bar the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students. The school says that's an unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House’s political demands. Harvard filed a lawsuit Friday in Boston that...
2025-05-23
Cutalong at Tributer Resort EMS Golf Tournament Raises $44,000 to Improve Lake Anna Fire & Rescue Services
LAKE ANNA, Va., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cutalong at Tributer Resort hosted the third annual EMS Charity Golf Tournament on May 20, 2025, in support of New Bridge Fire & Rescue – Station 8. The tournament united community members,...
2025-05-23
Trump's latest tariff threats knock Wall Street, European stocks and Apple lower
U.S. stocks are falling after President Donald Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the European Union that could begin in a little more than a week. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% Friday and was on track for its worst week in...
2025-05-23
Ronald Acuña set to make his return to the majors from a left knee injury
Former MVP Ronald Acuña is set to make his season debut for the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. The Braves announced after Thursday's loss to Washington that Acuña will make his return from a left knee injury that has sidelined...
2025-05-23
Braves Star Ronald Acuña Jr. to Return Friday From Left Knee Injury
Ronald Acuña Jr. is ready to make his season debut for the Atlanta Braves on Friday night
2025-05-23
Costa Rica police seize 5 capybaras, crack cocaine and marijuana from fleeing vehicle
Costa Rican police seized five capybaras, crack cocaine and marijuana after chasing down a fleeing vehicle on a highway along the Central American country’s Pacific coast
2025-05-23
US considering pulling some troops from South Korea, WSJ reports
South Korea said there have been no discussions with the U.S. over a possible pullback of American troops stationed in the country, after a media report said Washington is reviewing a proposal to withdraw some of its forces.
2025-05-23
North Korea vows to arrest those responsible for failed ship launch
North Korea has begun steps to arrest and investigate those responsible for a failed launch of its second naval destroyer this week
2025-05-23
Senior US-China officials vow to keep communication lines open
Beijing and Washington continued high-level contact with a Thursday call between senior officials, a sign that the two sides are maintaining active communications following their trade truce earlier this month.
2025-05-23
4 dead and 17 trapped in landslides in southwestern China
Landslides have struck a rural area in China’s southwestern Guizhou province, killing four people and leaving 17 others trapped in the debris. Two bodies were found Thursday in Changshi township and two others in nearby Qingyang village, where 19 people...
2025-05-23
Fertility clinic director vows to rebuild after Palm Springs bombing. 'Life is preserved'
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Less than a week after a targeted bomb explosion nearly destroyed his fertility clinic, Dr. Maher Abdallah stood below the blazing desert sun in front of a liquor store, its windows blown out by the powerful...
2025-05-23
Curl-Salemme scores twice in Frost's 2-1 OT win over Charge in Game 2 of PWHL championship series
Britta Curl-Salemme tied it with 16 seconds left and scored at 16:24 of overtime to give the Minnesota Frost a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Charge on Thursday night, evening the PWHL championship series at a game apiece. Ottawa opened...
2025-05-23
Jon Stewart Shreds Democrats With Idea For New 3-Word Slogan
But the "Daily Show" host said Democrats have "sown the seeds for a real" and "interesting" reinvention of the party.
2025-05-23
Record travel numbers expected this Memorial Day weekend – here's busiest times
People began loading up their cars and jumping on planes across the U.S. on Thursday as the long Memorial Day weekend kicked off. Even as politics and the nation’s aging air traffic infrastructure rattle the U.S. travel industry, Americans were expected to get away in record numbers.Auto club organization AAA predicted that over 45 million people — 1.4 million more than last year — would venture at least 50 miles from their homes between Thursday and Monday, with the vast majority going by car. The holiday’s previous domestic travel record was set 20 years ago.The analysts who prepared the forecast weren’t sure when they started their research if concerns about the economy would cause fewer U.S. residents to plan getaways for the unofficial start of summer, but it doesn’t seem to be the case, AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz said.“People are still feeling pretty good about travel,” Diaz said, adding that some households and individuals may just opt to spend less money on their trips.Memorial Day weekend weatherTemperatures over the holiday weekend will be a study in contrasts — from warm across much of the South and West to cool across much of the Midwest and Northeast, said Peter Mullinax, a meteorologist at the federal Weather Prediction Center.“For those who are going to the beaches in the Mid-Atlantic — places like Ocean City or the Jersey Shore — it’s going to feel far from the unofficial kickoff of summer,” Mullinax said. “Meanwhile, you can go to the South and there’s places in Texas that are 90s, 100.”Travelers should remember to keep any eye out for severe weather warnings. Weather, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, is the leading cause of flight delays. Thunderstorms, tornadoes and other extreme conditions also can make driving and outdoor pursuits more dangerous.In New England, an unusual May nor’easter brought rain, wind and dark skies on Thursday and threatened to bring snow to higher elevations. Rain was expected over the weekend across parts of the Midwest and South.Hitting the (hopefully) open roadLike last year, about 87% of travelers will drive to their Memorial Day destinations, AAA said. About 39 million people are expected to take road trips, which Diaz noted many families find easier and cheaper than flying.“You leave whenever you want,” she said. “You can pack as much as you want in the car, make stops along the way.”AAA’s fuel tracker shows motorists can expect to pay less for gasoline this year; the U.S. average price on Thursday was about $3.20 for a gallon of regular gas compared to $3.61 a year ago. “Gas prices are much lower than they were last year, by about 50 cents a gallon, so that’s certainly not going to be holding people back when in terms of when they’re looking at the numbers, deciding if they want to travel, gas prices aren’t going to be holding them back for sure,” AAA Northeast spokesperson Mark Schieldrop said.Renting a vehicle and staying in a hotel also may cost less, according to the most recent Consumer Price Index.Transportation-data firm INRIX anticipates the worst holiday traffic will be in the afternoons and evenings. It said drivers hitting the road on Thursday should have left before 12 p.m., and those planning Friday departures should leave before 11 a.m.On Memorial Day itself, the firm predicts the most congested time on roads will be 4 p.m.-7 p.m.Massachusetts Department of TransportationMassDOT is encouraging travelers to plan ahead, expect increased travel volumes, and take public transportation as much as possible to help get to destinations.“As we approach the unofficial beginning of summer, we historically see increased travel volumes in the days leading up to Memorial Day weekend,” said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “So, we want to remind people to plan for extra time, avoid driving distracted, consult with available travel and weather resources, and arrive safely at your destination.”MassDOT traffic forecast – busiest times to travelMassDOT created a traffic forecast for the holiday weekend, using traffic data. Friday, May 23, is expected to be the busiest travel day. On Saturday, May 24, drivers are encouraged to avoid morning travel, with traffic expected to be lightest in the evening. On Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26, traffic is expected to be heaviest during peak hours.Other travel info from MassDOTThe I-93 Boston-Quincy High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane will deploy early in the afternoons for the holiday weekend opening at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 23. The HOV lane will not be deployed on Monday, May 26, and will return to normal deployment times on Tuesday, May 27.Due to Monday being the Memorial Day holiday, all Commonwealth of Massachusetts offices are closed including statewide Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) customer service center locations.MBTA informationThe MBTA said on Monday, May 26, all subway and bus services will operate on a Sunday schedule. The RIDE will operate on a Saturday schedule.East Boston, Charlestown, Lynn, Winthrop, and Quincy Ferry services will operate on a weekend schedule. Hingham/Hull/Logan to Boston Ferry service will operate on a Sunday schedule. The direct Hingham to Boston Ferry will have no service.The Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule. Riders are also encouraged to utilize the $10 Weekend Pass during the holiday, which will be accepted for trips on all three days of federal holiday weekends starting Memorial Day weekend.The Charlie Service Center will be closed.Boston Logan International AirportFor those flying in and out of Boston Logan Airport, Massport is urging the use of public transit and HOV modes such as the MBTA’s Blue Line, Silver Line (which is free from Logan), and Logan Express. TSA has also begun REAL ID enforcement. Passengers who do not have a REAL ID or Passport may be subject to additional screening. What’s up with air travel?The Transportation Security Administration said it expected to screen about 18 million passengers and crew at airports across the U.S. from Thursday through Wednesday. Flights were expected to peak on Thursday with almost 54,000 scheduled, although airports should also be busy Friday, according to the FAA.Air safety has become a factor for many travelers after the deadly midair collision in January of a passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter above Washington, D.C. In recent weeks, flight delays and cancellations stemming from an air traffic controller shortage and equipment failures at a facility that directs aircraft in and out of the Newark, New Jersey, airport have also made some people wonder whether to get on a plane.Gary Anderson thought twice before he and his wife booked flights to fly from their home in Washington D.C. to Dallas on Thursday to attend a relative’s high school graduation. While the safety of flying has been “on the back of our mind,” the couple, who are both truck drivers, decided they didn’t want to spend so much of their time off driving, Anderson, 46, said.“We’re going to try to eat some good food down here and we’re going to try to chill and just enjoy the graduation,” he said.Most major U.S. airlines said they planned to reduce their scheduled domestic flights this summer, citing an ebb in economy passengers booking leisure trips. Bank of America reported this month that its credit card customers were spending less on flights and lodging.In 2024, the Friday before Memorial Day was among the record-setting days for the number of airline passengers screened at U.S. airports. AAA did not expect the holiday weekend to produce an air travel record.But an analysis by aviation data provider Cirium of tickets bought through online travel sites for Memorial Day weekend found 6% more booking across almost two dozen U.S. airports compared to last year.Danielle Clinton, 28, arrived at Love Field in Dallas on Thursday morning from Chicago. She was coming into town to celebrate her birthday with her mother and twin sister, who live in Dallas, and friends who were also flying in. She said the flight marked her first trip of the year and she was pleased to get a round-trip airfare for about $200.The U.S. travel and tourism industry will watching during the weekend and the weeks ahead to see what might be in store for the summer travel season. Tourism industry experts have warned that anger about the Trump administration’s tariffs and rhetoric, and concern about tourist detentions at the U.S. border, have made citizens of some other countries less interested in traveling to the U.S.The national statistics agency of Canada reported last week that the number of residents making return trips by air from the U.S. fell 20% in April compared to the same month a year earlier, while return trips by car were down 35%.From big city lights to starry nightsAcross Texas, reservations for day passes and camping spots were filling up at state parks ahead of the weekend, said Tara Humphreys, director of interpretation with Texas State Parks. Stargazing parties were among events planned at parks across the state.Bolstered by its theme parks and nearby cruise port, Orlando, Florida, topped AAA’s list of most popular domestic destinations for the weekend. 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