Washington: Rubio reports limited progress in Iran talks

 

In Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been “slight progress” in negotiations involving Iran, while emphasizing that uncertainty persists over whether the war will resume. His remarks, reported by the Associated Press, came days after President Donald Trump said he had paused a possible military strike...

Avalanche lose Makar; Vegas wins pivotal Game 2

 

Denver: The Colorado Avalanche will be without defenseman Cale Makar for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final after coach Jared Bednar ruled him out on Friday; Makar had already missed Game 1 and was visibly banged up late in the second-round series versus Minnesota this postseason. Denver's Game 2 absence...

USCIS orders green card applicants to file abroad

 

Washington — The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a policy memorandum on Friday requiring most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees who are living in the United States to return to their home countries and complete green card applications through consular processing abroad. The directive generally ends the practice...

Gabbard Resigns as U.S. Intelligence Director Amid Crisis

 

Washington — Tulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence on Friday, May 22, 2026, saying she will step away to care for her husband after he was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer. She notified President Trump in the Oval Office and posted a resignation letter...

Iran Strait of Hormuz shutdown slashes global oil flows

 

Global oil markets tightened sharply on Friday, May 22, 2026, as crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz fell to 95 percent below normal levels amid an ongoing military conflict and stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran. The disruption to one of the world’s most critical maritime...

Sweden hosts NATO talks as US reports slight Iran progress

 

Helsingborg, Sweden, hosted NATO foreign ministers on Friday as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported only “slight progress” in negotiations with Iran, leaving the future of the U.S.-Iran war uncertain. Rubio spoke days after President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned military strike on Iran because Gulf...

Washington: Trump delays AI order over China competition

 

WASHINGTON — On May 21, 2026, President Donald Trump abruptly postponed the signing of a major executive order on artificial intelligence just hours before a planned White House ceremony with top technology chief executives and senior administration officials. The order was expected to establish a comprehensive, voluntary framework requiring U.S....

Nitro chemical plant accident releases toxic cloud

 

Nitro, West Virginia, is the scene of a major industrial chemical incident at the Catalyst Refiners facility, where emergency services and hazmat teams are responding to a hazardous materials release that occurred earlier this evening. Authorities report that a chemical reaction between nitric acid and a cleaning product produced a...

Dallas company hatches chicks using artificial eggs

 

A U.S. biotechnology firm, Colossal Biosciences, has successfully hatched 26 healthy baby chickens using an artificial egg platform at its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, the company told Reuters in a report published on May 22, 2026. Colossal, which specializes in de-extinction research, designed a bioengineered silicone-based membrane housed in a...

Communities Honor Fallen Veterans With Memorial Day Events

 

Toms River, New Jersey: thousands of residents, veterans, marching bands, and first responders are scheduled to gather on Monday, May 25, for the township's Memorial Day parade, which begins at 9:30 a.m., proceeds along Main Street, and concludes with a wreath-laying ceremony at Town Hall honoring fallen U.S. service members. Across...