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Supreme Court orders new review of voting rights

WASHINGTON. The Supreme Court on Monday set aside appeals-court rulings and sent two cases involving Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act back to lower courts, ordering further consideration of whether private individuals …

United States warns Iran as oil prices surge

The United States saw sharp turbulence in energy and financial markets after President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Truth Social, stating that “the clock is ticking” and urging Tehran to act quickly. Th…

United States bitcoin ATM giant files for bankruptcy

Bitcoin Depot Inc. (NASDAQ: BTM), the largest bitcoin ATM operator in the United States, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, according to court …

Trump Drops $10B IRS Suit Amid Resolution Reports

Washington. President Donald Trump on Monday moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns, filing the notice in federal court in Florida; the filing foll…

Investec files Form 8.5 disclosures for four UK firms

United Kingdom. Investec Bank plc disclosed client-serving dealings in shares of four UK-listed companies — NCC Group plc, Treatt Plc, Gamma Communications Plc and Advanced Medical Solutions Group Plc — executed on 15 Ma…

United States braces for major central tornado outbreak

A multi-day severe weather outbreak is peaking across the central United States on Monday, May 18, 2026, with more than 30 million people under threat from tornadoes, destructive winds, and very large hail. The National …

Regional heat precedes multiple First Alert Weather Days nationwide

United States: Regional weather teams reported near-record heat followed by an increasing trend of afternoon and evening storms this week across Georgia, Wisconsin, Florida, and northeast Ohio. Atlanta News First, WSAW, …

Kentucky primary tests Trump influence in Massie race

Northern Kentucky — Voters will decide on May 19 whether Rep. Thomas Massie will retain his House seat against Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein in the Republican primary, a contest marked by unprecedented campaign s…

Georgia primaries: spending, turnout shape competitive fall races

Atlanta. Voters cast ballots in Tuesday's Georgia primary, where record fundraising and heavy Republican spending contrasted with Democrats driving a surge in turnout that exceeded prior cycles; pre-election early voting…

Los Angeles court orders Jermaine Jackson pay damages

Los Angeles – A Los Angeles court has ordered Jermaine Jackson to pay $6.5 million in compensatory damages and legal costs after he failed to respond to a sexual assault lawsuit filed by Rita Barrett. The complaint, subm…

Nashville singer Luke Bryan denies AI-made single

United States country music performer Luke Bryan has publicly rejected an online claim that his new single, “Fish Hunt Golf Drink,” was created using artificial intelligence. The dispute began after an Instagram content …

South Carolina Begins Contentious Congressional Redistricting Hearings Monday

COLUMBIA, S.C. State lawmakers will begin a full House airing Monday on proposed congressional map changes after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that reduced certain Voting Rights Act protections; Republican leaders a…

Indian student killed in late-night Interstate 65 crash

Chicago, United States: A two-vehicle crash late Saturday night on Interstate 65 near Crown Point, Indiana, killed 25-year-old Indian student Navya Gadusu and injured multiple passengers, local authorities reported. Indi…

China Commits $17B Annual U.S. Farm Purchases Through 2028

WASHINGTON — The White House announced Sunday that China agreed to ramp up purchases of U.S. agricultural products, committing to an annualized $17 billion pace for 2026 and to sustain that level through 2027 and 2028. O…

San Diego mosque shooting prompts large police response

San Diego: Police responded to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the Clairemont neighborhood on Monday around midday, arriving after multiple calls of shots fired and establishing a heavy pr…

Thousands gather on Mall for national prayer rededication

Washington: Thousands gathered on the National Mall on Sunday, May 17, for Rededicate 250, a daylong prayer event organized by Freedom 250. Speakers included House Speaker Mike Johnson and Pastor Samuel Rodriguez; former…

Messi inspires Inter Miami first win at new stadium

Miami. Lionel Messi scored and assisted as Inter Miami defeated the Portland Timbers 2-0 at Nu Stadium on Sunday, May 18, securing the club's first victory at its new 26,000-seat venue. German Berterame converted the sec…

United States battle intensifies over Black districts

Washington, United States – A political and legal fight over Black voting power escalated nationwide after Louisiana lawmakers approved a congressional redistricting plan that eliminates a majority-Black district, trigge…

Teen arrests follow weekend shooting spree across Austin neighborhoods

Austin, Texas: Two teenagers were taken into custody Sunday after at least ten random shootings across the city over the weekend left four people injured and prompted a shelter-in-place order for a large portion of south…

Mariners promote prospect Emerson; Donovan lands on IL

Seattle promoted top prospect Colt Emerson to its major-league roster Sunday, recalling him from Triple-A Tacoma and placing All-Star utilityman Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain. Emerso…

Georgia to face Tennessee in Knoxville Super Regional

Athens, Georgia. Georgia softball (41-18) swept the NCAA Athens Regional on Sunday, defeating Clemson, UNC Greensboro and College of Charleston to secure a berth in the Super Regionals and the No. 10 overall seed. The Bu…

Gray's Shot Secures Aces' 85-84 Win Over Dream

ATLANTA — Chelsea Gray sank a fadeaway jumper in the lane with 3.6 seconds remaining Sunday as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Atlanta Dream 85-84 at State Farm Arena. Gray led Las Vegas with 21 points; A'ja Wilson and C…

Trump warns Iran: accept deal or face destruction

Washington — On May 17, US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social warning Iran that "there won't be anything left of them" if Tehran did not quickly agree to a US-negotiated peace deal, intensifying public pressur…

Early voting opens in Texas ahead of runoffs

Austin, Texas — Early voting for the May 26 primary runoff opened Monday, May 18, and runs through Friday, May 22 across multiple counties, with Election Day voting scheduled for May 26; county offices published varying …

Hamlin Survives Dover Chaos, Elliott Eliminated Early Race

DOVER, Del. Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, leading the final 30 laps after starting from the pole to secure his second All-Star victory and the $1 million prize. Hamlin finis…

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