Washington region faces Potomac River contamination emergency

 

The Potomac River, a primary drinking water source for more than 5 million people in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is facing severe contamination from both sewage and jet fuel, according to recent documentation. A major collapse of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line triggered a catastrophic sewage leak, while roughly...

Myrtle Beach: Two overnight incidents prompt police detentions

 

Myrtle Beach. Police responded to two separate incidents on Sunday, investigating a 2:33 a.m. shooting outside the Circle K on North Kings Highway that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries and resulted in a detention, and a 6:54 p.m. ShotSpotter alert on Chester Street that prompted officers to detain an...

United States chipmaker Nvidia posts soaring revenue, shares slide

 

Santa Clara, California – Nvidia reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $81.62 billion on May 20, an 85 percent increase from a year earlier and above Wall Street’s $78.9 billion consensus estimate. Earnings per share were $1.87, topping forecasts of $1.77 as surging demand for artificial intelligence chips in its data...

Phillies sign Park; Schwarber, Luzardo secure win

 

Philadelphia — On Friday the Phillies signed 17-year-old South Korean right-handed pitcher Chan-Min Park to a $1.205 million contract, the largest bonus the organization has given an international amateur pitcher. Earlier this month rotation starters showed improvement, and over the weekend Andrew Painter reached a career-high 6 1/3 innings in...

United States gas prices surge on Hormuz disruption

 

The average U.S. price of regular gasoline reached $4.55 per gallon on Friday, May 22, 2026, the highest level for the Friday before Memorial Day since 2022. Prices have risen more than 50 percent since February 28, 2026, when U.S. and Israeli forces began military operations against Iran. The conflict...

Enhanced Games Inaugural Event Draws Controversy, Mixed Results

 

Las Vegas. The inaugural Enhanced Games opened this weekend with 42 athletes competing under organisers' medical supervision while using substances banned by Olympic authorities; organisers and CEO Max Martin predicted multiple world records on the eve of the event, following months of training in Abu Dhabi where some athletes reportedly...

Cleveland: Knicks Move One Win From Finals

 

In Cleveland on Saturday night, the New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, moving within one win of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. The victory gave New York a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, placing Cleveland on the...

Inter Miami Beats Philadelphia 6-4 Before Cup Break

 

Miami — Inter Miami defeated the Philadelphia Union 6-4 on Sunday night in an MLS match ahead of the 2026 World Cup break, with Lionel Messi recording two assists before leaving the game in the 73rd minute while appearing to touch his left hamstring. The substitution saw Messi exit via the...

Galaxy and Dynamo play 1-1 draw before World Cup break

 

Carson, Calif. — In the final MLS match before the FIFA World Cup break on Saturday, the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo played to a 1-1 draw at Dignity Health Sports Park, with Joseph Paintsil scoring in the 30th minute after a video review overturned an offside call and Guilherme...

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Reach Sun Belt Championship Game

 

TROY, Ala. Louisiana swept Texas State in a Saturday doubleheader, winning 12-6 and 7-4 to advance to the Sun Belt Conference Championship Game. Donovan LaSalle produced multiple key hits, and freshman Sawyer Pruitt delivered six innings in the nightcap, helping the Ragin' Cajuns (39-22) secure their spot in the final. MONTGOMERY,...