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United States: Local meteorologists issued Flood Watches and storm forecasts across multiple regions this week as scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain were expected Wednesday through the weekend. WBRC in Birmingham, WW…
United States — Local governments in Augusta, Charlotte, Iron County (Utah), Parowan, and Massillon this week acted to pause, postpone, or reconsider data center development. On May 26, Iron County enacted a 180-day paus…
Las Vegas — The Colorado Avalanche started Nathan MacKinnon and inserted Mackenzie Blackwood in goal for Game 4 at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday as they tried to stave off elimination against the Vegas Golden Knights. Coach …
New York. The New York Knicks reached the NBA Finals this week after an 11-game playoff winning streak and a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers, following a 53-29 regular season and an NBA Cup victory; the team will face t…
Washington — On Tuesday a federal district court temporarily blocked Alabama from using the congressional map adopted by state lawmakers in 2023, finding the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters and viol…
United States: On May 26–27, 2026, Sharplink (NASDAQ: SBET), Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), and Lantronix (NASDAQ: LTRX) announced preliminary inclusion on FTSE Russell's lists for the Russell 2000 and/or Russell 300…
Charlotte: The Carolinas experienced soaking over Memorial Day weekend and meteorologists warn that showers will persist this week, with widespread thunderstorms expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and again when a col…
SACRAMENTO: Pacific Gas & Electric has spent at least $13.5 million this year to oppose gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer, according to state campaign filings, and other major utilities have contributed to committees ba…
Washington, DC. On Monday evening President Donald Trump reposted a message from US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Truth Social after Gor posted on X late Sunday that Trump had called and praised Prime Minister Narend…
Dayton, Ohio: Local meteorologists and regional weather teams reported increasing clouds Tuesday with showers becoming possible late Tuesday and more numerous Wednesday as a warm front lifts north; scattered showers and …
LOS ANGELES — On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3, overcoming early injuries and a score tied at three with a four-run seventh inning; Kiké Hernández returned from offseason elbow …
Portland. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders rallied at Thompson's Point on Memorial Day Monday, endorsing Graham Platner for U.S. Senate and Troy Jackson for governor after a prior stop in Orono; organizers reported attendance…
Charlotte, N.C. — On May 21, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a forecast projecting a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, estimating 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes and 1–3 major hur…
PITTSBURGH — Henry Davis delivered a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning on Monday, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The late homer supplied the decisive run in a tight game…
Columbia, S.C. — South Carolina senators declined Tuesday to cancel ongoing congressional primary voting or adopt revised district maps proposed to reshape a longtime Democratic seat, while a federal court simultaneously…
Washington. The Office of Personnel Management filed a notice in the Federal Register on Tuesday proposing a standardized nondisclosure agreement for both new and existing federal employees. OPM said the draft NDA would …
GARDEN GROVE, California, May 26, 2026 — California is under a presidential emergency declaration after an overheating chemical storage tank at a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove forced the evacuation of about 40,0…
MISSISSIPPI – A powerful storm system has caused catastrophic flash flooding across southern Mississippi, prompting a rare Flash Flood Emergency for the city of Petal and parts of Forrest County, along with additional Fl…
Miami Gardens — The Miami Dolphins announced Tuesday that former defensive lineman Manny Fernandez, a starter on the franchise's 'No-Name Defense,' died at the age of 79. Fernandez signed with the Dolphins as an undrafte…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Florida's original lawsuit seeking to sue California and Washington over issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented truck drivers, a case filed after a fatal …
Colorado Avalanche star center Nathan MacKinnon is questionable for Tuesday night’s Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights after sustaining a right knee injury in Game 3. The injury occur…
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder will be short-handed for Tuesday night’s pivotal Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, with guard Ajay Mitchell ruled out and forward Jalen Willi…
The United States conducted new airstrikes on targets in southern Iran on Tuesday while President Donald Trump said negotiations to end the three‑month Iran war were “proceeding nicely.” Oil markets reacted with sharp vo…
DALLAS — CSW Industrials Inc. reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $20.2 million, or net income of $1.22 per share, and adjusted earnings of $3.14 per share on revenue of $309 million. For the full fiscal year, the D…
Washington. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for annual medical and dental examinations, the White House said following an announcement on May 11. The 7…