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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

Lead. May 24, 2026 — At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the 110th Indianapolis 500 began under overcast skies with defending winner Alex Palou on pole. The race saw an early incident on Lap 18 when Ryan Hunter‑Reay spun in Turn 2 and made contact with Katherine Legge, ending both cars’ days; both drivers climbed from … Read more

Lead It is final-day drama across the Premier League on 24 May 2026, with relegation, European qualification and farewells all to be settled. West Ham must beat Leeds at the London Stadium to stay up, with Tottenham’s result at home to Everton also potentially decisive; an extraordinary 12-goal swing would otherwise be required. Arsenal will … Read more

Lead On 24 May 2026 Pakistan’s prime minister said Islamabad hopes to host another round of US–Iran negotiations “very soon” after US president Donald Trump declared a memorandum of understanding with Tehran had been “largely negotiated.” US secretary of state Marco Rubio, speaking in New Delhi, described “significant” progress in talks but cautioned the outline … Read more

Lead Residents near the epicenter of the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say fear, skepticism and false information are undermining containment efforts. Locals in Ituri and North Kivu report daily interactions with people who doubt the disease or refuse masks, even as the outbreak has been linked to at least … Read more

Lead On May 23, 2026, a 21-year-old man opened fire at a U.S. Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House in Washington, D.C., prompting officers to return fire. The suspect, later identified as Nasire Best, was transported to George Washington University Hospital and died there. A bystander was also struck and taken to a hospital; … Read more

172 Best Memorial Day Sales for the Long Weekend Lead: Memorial Day weekend (Monday, May 25, 2026) brings a broad slate of holiday markdowns. CNN Underscored’s deals team has vetted thousands of offers and published a curated list of 172 top sales running through the long weekend. Editors highlight deep cuts on grills, electric mowers, … Read more