Lead: The World Health Organization told member states on Monday that the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda is spreading faster than containment teams can respond. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned responders were “playing catch-up” because of delays in case detection. The agency reported about 220 suspected deaths and … Read more
Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, at the Vela di Calatrava, Città dello Sport in Rome on May 26, 2026 — a launch the company framed as the start of a new chapter. Investors reacted sharply: the stock initially fell about 7% on Tuesday morning before paring losses to roughly 6.1% by … Read more
Lead The US military said it launched fresh strikes on southern Iran on Monday near Bandar Abbas, targeting Iranian missile positions and small vessels suspected of attempting to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Central Command described the attacks as actions taken in “self-defense” to protect US forces. Iranian officials have not issued a … Read more
Lead: Emergency officials on May 25, 2026, confirmed that the threat of a catastrophic Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) at a GKN Aerospace tank in Garden Grove, Orange County, has been eliminated, but the response remains active and evacuees are not yet fully cleared to return. Teams used continuous deluge cooling and ground monitors … Read more
Lead: President Trump approved a federal emergency declaration for the chemical leak at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, Gov. Gavin Newsom said on May 25, 2026. The approval enables FEMA to deploy personnel, equipment and specialized resources to support life‑saving operations. Orange County officials said crews have reduced the evacuation footprint by … Read more
Lead: President Trump on Monday approved California Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a federal emergency declaration to support response efforts after a chemical incident at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, Orange County. The declaration allows FEMA to provide personnel, equipment and specialized resources as local and state teams continue mitigation and shelter operations. … Read more
Lead: President Trump on Monday approved California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request for a federal emergency declaration after a hazardous chemical incident at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Orange County. The declaration enables FEMA to deploy personnel, equipment and specialized support while local officials continue to manage evacuations that have affected about 50,000 residents. Overnight operations … Read more
Lead Memorial Day 2026 brought a short window of price cuts across Apple’s lineup at major retailers, with discounts up to roughly 25% on headphones, watches, tablets and laptops. The best bargains—AirPods 4 at $99, AirPods Pro 3 at $199, Apple Watch Series 11 at $299, a base iPad at $299 and MacBook Air models … Read more
Lead Russia warned on Saturday that it would carry out a new wave of “systematic strikes” on Kyiv, urging foreign nationals and diplomats to leave the city immediately. Moscow said planned targets include decision-making centres, command posts and drone production facilities. The warning followed a large barrage of missiles and drones that hit Kyiv overnight, … Read more
Firefighters said Sunday that the immediate risk of an explosion from a cracked chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Orange County, has been eliminated after an overnight pressure-test operation. The all-night response followed a leak discovered Thursday; more than 50,000 people remain under evacuation orders while crews continue monitoring the scene. Officials reported … Read more
Victor Wembanyama hit a 43‑foot buzzer‑beating shot at the end of the second quarter in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Sunday, a moment that capped a dominant closing run and helped the San Antonio Spurs level the series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs had led by as many as 16 … Read more
Stephen Colbert’s first post-Late Show appearance on public access in Monroe, Michigan — aired May 22, 2026 — has clarified and complicated his next step: a personally branded YouTube presence that already counts hundreds of thousands of views while sparking claims that CBS was trying to silence the episode. CBS Studios acknowledged it financed and … Read more
Felix Rosenqvist surged past David Malukas in the closing yards at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday to claim the closest Indianapolis 500 finish ever, winning by 0.023 seconds. The 34-year-old Swede, celebrating his first child 20 days earlier, executed a daring outside move on the final lap to take the victory for Meyer Shank Racing. … Read more
Lead Emergency teams working on a leaking industrial tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Orange County, reported a potentially pivotal discovery on Sunday that could change their response. Crews said they found what may be a pressure-relief crack in the tank that holds methyl methacrylate; the finding requires confirmation but could alter tactics. The … Read more
Lead At the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Scott Dixon held the lead with 50 laps remaining (Lap 150 of 200) after a chaotic day that included multiple crashes, a rain stoppage and strategic fuel gambits. Josef Newgarden was eliminated in a Turn 4 wreck on Lap 126, while … Read more
