Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Crescent Moon and Venus pair in evening sky, Jupiter nearby
scienceCrescent Moon and Venus pair in evening sky, Jupiter nearby
Waxing crescent Moon sat next to Venus tonight, with Jupiter visible above, dozens of photos shared across North America.
Top Treasury lawyer quits after $1.776B fund settlement tied to Trump case
newsTop Treasury lawyer quits after $1.776B fund settlement tied to Trump case
A senior Treasury Department lawyer resigned after the administration announced a $1.776 billion settlement fund following Trump dropping an IRS suit.


Spurs beat Thunder in 2OT, Wembanyama 41 pts 24 rebounds
sportsSpurs beat Thunder in 2OT, Wembanyama 41 pts 24 rebounds
Victor Wembanyama posts 41 points and 24 rebounds as Spurs top Thunder 122-115 in double OT.
espn.comYoshi and the Mysterious Book review roundup ahead of Switch 2 launch
gamingYoshi and the Mysterious Book review roundup ahead of Switch 2 launch
Good-Feel’s Yoshi and the Mysterious Book earns generally positive but mixed reviews ahead of its May 21 Switch 2 release.
Grace Jones turns 78, fans mark her music and film career
musicGrace Jones turns 78, fans mark her music and film career
Singer, model and actress Grace Jones celebrates her 78th birthday, with posts highlighting songs like 'Pull Up to the Bumper' and her Bond role.
30-year US Treasury yield hits 19-year high
finance30-year US Treasury yield hits 19-year high
The 30-year Treasury yield jumped to about 5.18%, its highest level since 2007 amid inflation and Iran war worries
Colt Emerson’s first MLB hit is a three‑run home run
sportsColt Emerson’s first MLB hit is a three‑run home run
Top prospect Colt Emerson launches a two-out, three-run homer for his first major‑league hit in Seattle.
Forza Horizon 6 launches worldwide, Day One on Game Pass
gamingForza Horizon 6 launches worldwide, Day One on Game Pass
Playground Games' open-world racing game launches on PC and Xbox with Game Pass day‑one access and Series 1 Japan content.
The Mandalorian and Grogu debuts around 63% on Rotten Tomatoes
moviesThe Mandalorian and Grogu debuts around 63% on Rotten Tomatoes
Early critics' aggregate places Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu at roughly a 62, 63% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Elon Musk loses OpenAI lawsuit, files appeal
techElon Musk loses OpenAI lawsuit, files appeal
Federal jury dismissed Musk's suit alleging OpenAI breached its nonprofit mission; Musk has filed an appeal.
Acting DOJ official Todd Blanche falters under questioning at Senate hearing
newsActing DOJ official Todd Blanche falters under questioning at Senate hearing
Todd Blanche struggled during Senate cross-exam over Trump's $1.8B-related issues; a hearing clip is circulating.
Claims Trump plans to fortify White House 'ballroom' to stay in office
newsClaims Trump plans to fortify White House 'ballroom' to stay in office
Posts allege Trump discussed using the White House roof and a proposed 'ballroom' as a troop‑secured bunker to avoid leaving office.
Pete Crow‑Armstrong apologizes after heated exchange with White Sox fan
sportsPete Crow‑Armstrong apologizes after heated exchange with White Sox fan
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong says he regrets the words he used during a heated on‑field fan confrontation.
cbsnews.comEnzo Maresca reaches verbal agreement to join Manchester City
sportsEnzo Maresca reaches verbal agreement to join Manchester City
Reports say Italian coach Enzo Maresca has a verbal agreement to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry rebuffed during Greenland visit
newsLouisiana Gov. Jeff Landry rebuffed during Greenland visit
Trump envoy Jeff Landry faced protests and was rejected by Greenlandic officials and locals during a sovereignty-focused trip to Nuuk.
Bird Of The Day, theme 'Eck'
natureBird Of The Day, theme 'Eck'
Today's Bird Of The Day; weekly community event with theme 'Eck'.
Trump firings cause chaos at US nuclear weapons agency
newsTrump firings cause chaos at US nuclear weapons agency
Senior departures at the National Nuclear Security Administration have disrupted programs and raised safety concerns, NPR reports
Canadiens beat Sabres in Game 7, advance to Eastern Conference Final
sportsCanadiens beat Sabres in Game 7, advance to Eastern Conference Final
Alex Newhook scores 11:22 into overtime as Montreal wins 3-2 and will face Carolina in the Eastern Conference Final.
NATO jet shoots down drone over Estonia, Defense Minister says
newsNATO jet shoots down drone over Estonia, Defense Minister says
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur says a Baltic fighter shot down a drone over Lake Võrtsjärv; authorities are searching the area.


U.S. extends Russian oil sanctions waiver for another month
financeU.S. extends Russian oil sanctions waiver for another month
Treasury renews a 30-day general license to allow some Russian oil flows, drawing criticism from several senators.


NYT: Early Iran war plan sought to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
newsNYT: Early Iran war plan sought to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
New York Times reports an early U.S.-Israel plan included an Israeli strike to free Ahmadinejad from house arrest to install him.
Netflix’s new No. 1 show lands a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score
moviesNetflix’s new No. 1 show lands a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score
Forbes reports Netflix's current top new show opened with a 90% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
EPA proposes repealing Biden‑era limits on 'forever chemicals' in water
scienceEPA proposes repealing Biden‑era limits on 'forever chemicals' in water
Draft EPA plan would roll back 2024 drinking‑water limits on four PFAS compounds and extend compliance deadlines.
WHO 'deeply concerned' as Ebola outbreak rises in DRC and Uganda
scienceWHO 'deeply concerned' as Ebola outbreak rises in DRC and Uganda
At least ~130 deaths and about 500 suspected cases reported; WHO warns on the speed and scale of a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.
nytimes.comMontreal Canadiens advance to Eastern Conference final with OT win
sportsMontreal Canadiens advance to Eastern Conference final with OT win
Alex Newhook scored 11:22 into overtime to beat Buffalo 3-2 in Game 7; Canadiens will face Carolina in the ECF.
NFL awards Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville for 2030
sportsNFL awards Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville for 2030
NFL owners voted unanimously to host Super Bowl LXIV at Nashville's new Nissan Stadium in February 2030.
wvlt.tvOlivia Rodrigo announces new single 'the cure' for May 22
musicOlivia Rodrigo announces new single 'the cure' for May 22
Rodrigo confirmed 'the cure' will drop Friday, May 22; limited 7" vinyl and cassette editions include a B‑side titled 'never do'.
Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs, docked four points for spying
sportsSouthampton expelled from Championship play-offs, docked four points for spying
EFL removes Southampton from the play-offs after admitting to spying on opponents; Middlesbrough reinstated to the final.
irishtimes.comMavericks part ways with head coach Jason Kidd
sportsMavericks part ways with head coach Jason Kidd
Dallas and Jason Kidd mutually agree to part ways after five seasons; Masai Ujiri to begin coach search.
nytimes.comMinnesota selected to host 2028 NFL Draft
sportsMinnesota selected to host 2028 NFL Draft
NFL owners approved Minneapolis to host the 2028 NFL Draft, with events centered around U.S. Bank Stadium.
yardbarker.comThames Water rescue deal at risk amid UK leadership uncertainty
financeThames Water rescue deal at risk amid UK leadership uncertainty
Potential investors fear a Labour leadership change could push utilities back to public ownership, threatening the Thames Water rescue plan.


Reform UK councillor resigns 10 days after local elections
politicsReform UK councillor resigns 10 days after local elections
A Gateshead Reform UK councillor resigned shortly after the local elections, citing expanded business commitments.


Two women allege rape during Married at First Sight UK filming, show pulled
tvTwo women allege rape during Married at First Sight UK filming, show pulled
BBC Panorama reports alleged rapes; DCMS calls allegations 'serious' and Channel 4 has removed seasons from streaming.
bbc.co.ukStephen Colbert begins final week of The Late Show
tvStephen Colbert begins final week of The Late Show
Colbert's final week of episodes launches on CBS as the network airs promoted farewell programming.
China and Russia co-produce WWII documentary, set talks during Putin visit
newsChina and Russia co-produce WWII documentary, set talks during Putin visit
'The Last Blow' will be broadcast simultaneously on CCTV as Beijing and Moscow prepare high-level talks tied to Putin's visit.


Georgia Supreme Court races: Warren leads Jordan; Rankin tight with Bethel
politicsGeorgia Supreme Court races: Warren leads Jordan; Rankin tight with Bethel
Partial returns show Sarah Hawkins Warren ahead of Jen Jordan ~59.3-40.7, while Miracle Rankin and Charlie Bethel remain nearly tied.
Spider‑Noir final trailer teases Nicolas Cage series, premieres May 27
moviesSpider‑Noir final trailer teases Nicolas Cage series, premieres May 27
Prime Video and MGM+ released the final trailer for Spider‑Noir starring Nicolas Cage; the series arrives May 27 in two visual versions.
cronicasnews.comStandard Chartered to cut over 7,000 jobs amid AI push
financeStandard Chartered to cut over 7,000 jobs amid AI push
The London-based bank plans to eliminate roughly 7,800 back-office roles over four years as it automates with AI.


Arsenal Clinch Premier League Title After 22 Years
sportsArsenal Clinch Premier League Title After 22 Years
Arsenal win the 2025/26 Premier League as Manchester City draw at Bournemouth, ending a 22‑year wait.
Zach Neto hits walk-off 2-run homer after Angels were no-hit through eight
sportsZach Neto hits walk-off 2-run homer after Angels were no-hit through eight
Adam Frazier's leadoff single in the 9th set up Zach Neto, WHO smashed a 2-run walk-off off J.T. Ginn


Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon
sportsCarlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of Wimbledon and Queen’s as he continues recovery from a right-wrist injury
thetennisgazette.comScotland names World Cup squad with Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis
sportsScotland names World Cup squad with Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis
Steve Clarke’s 26-man squad includes Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis; Lennon Miller omitted.
heartsstandard.co.ukPeter Gabriel's 'So' turns 40
musicPeter Gabriel's 'So' turns 40
Fans and musicians mark the 40th anniversary of Peter Gabriel’s 1986 album 'So' with tributes and track picks.
Fright Club screens The Believers (1987)
moviesFright Club screens The Believers (1987)
Community watch-along of John Schlesinger’s 1987 horror The Believers, hosted under the #FrightClub tag.
static.klipy.comStrictly Come Dancing names Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe as hosts
tvStrictly Come Dancing names Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe as hosts
BBC confirms Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
thesun.co.ukJake Berry defends Nigel Farage on BBC Newsnight over £5M donation
politicsJake Berry defends Nigel Farage on BBC Newsnight over £5M donation
Reform UK’s Jake Berry appeared on Newsnight, pressing reporters while defending Farage's £5m gift.
‘Free basketball’ noted as Spurs-Thunder Game 1 airs over-the-air
sports‘Free basketball’ noted as Spurs-Thunder Game 1 airs over-the-air
Several viewers noted Spurs vs Thunder Game 1 was available on free over-the-air feeds, a surprise for some viewers.
static.klipy.comJudge imputes Zapatero in Plus Ultra money‑laundering probe
newsJudge imputes Zapatero in Plus Ultra money‑laundering probe
Spain's Audiencia Nacional has formally imputed ex‑PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero over alleged laundering tied to Plus Ultra.
Nick Jr. to premiere Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles July 24
tvNick Jr. to premiere Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles July 24
Digital preschool spinoff Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles will launch July 24 on the Nick Jr. YouTube channel with 30 four-minute episodes
Ancelotti warns UEFA over Champions League final scheduling
sportsAncelotti warns UEFA over Champions League final scheduling
Carlo Ancelotti says UEFA gave PSG two full weeks to prepare while Arsenal face tougher fixtures, calling it unfair.
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