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Several performers announced for Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., scheduled June 25–July 10, have said they will not take part after the initial lineup was posted. The departures — confirmed publicly between May 27–28, 2026 — include Morris Day, Young MC, The Commodores and Martina McBride; Vanilla Ice remains contracted to … Read more
Lead: U.S. officials say negotiators have reached a tentative memorandum of understanding that would extend the current U.S.–Iran ceasefire for 60 days and open talks on Iran’s nuclear program, but the agreement remains subject to President Trump’s approval. The development came amid renewed U.S. strikes, Iranian retaliatory claims, and intensified diplomacy involving Pakistan and other … Read more
US and Iranian negotiators have reportedly agreed on a framework that would extend the ceasefire for 60 days and open talks on Iran’s nuclear programme, US officials told the BBC on Thursday. Vice‑President J.D. Vance, speaking in Washington, said negotiators remain engaged but several language points — most prominently the question of uranium enrichment — … Read more
Claude Lemieux, the four-time Stanley Cup winner and one of the NHL’s most feared playoff performers, has died at 60, the NHL Alumni Association said Thursday, May 28, 2026. Authorities say deputies responded early that morning to an incident at a furniture showroom in Lake Park, Florida, owned by Lemieux and his wife; the Palm … Read more
Lead: On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 for Terry Pitchford, a Black Mississippi death-row inmate who had alleged racial discrimination during jury selection in his 2004 capital murder trial in Grenada County. The majority, including Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, found that the trial court did not complete … Read more
Skywatchers will have a rare lunar event to mark on Sunday, May 31: a Blue Moon will occur, meaning this month will host a second full moon. The phenomenon is a calendrical quirk rather than a change in the Moon’s appearance for most observers; weather and local moonrise time determine visibility. The month’s first full … Read more
Lead CVS Caremark will restore coverage for Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug Zepbound this year, the drugmaker said Thursday, reversing a removal that drew patient complaints and a class-action lawsuit. The drug is scheduled to return to CVS Caremark’s standard formulary by Oct. 1, and some privately insured patients could see copays as low as $25. … Read more
Lead: US forces struck a military site in southern Iran on Tuesday, saying the action destroyed a facility preparing to launch another attack drone. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responded by saying it had targeted an American air base in the region. Kuwait reported intercepting hostile missiles and drones as tensions flared around the … Read more
Lead The US military struck a target in Bandar Abbas on Wednesday, saying the site was preparing to launch a fifth one-way attack drone. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responded by announcing it had targeted a US air base, without naming its location. Kuwait reported its air defences were intercepting hostile missile and drone … Read more
Lead The US military launched fresh strikes on a military site near Bandar Abbas, Iran, after Centcom said its forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened traffic around the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom said the site was struck as it prepared to launch a fifth drone; Iranian media reported explosions east of … Read more
May 28, 2026 — Oil prices climbed on Thursday after fresh U.S. strikes in Iran renewed worries about potential disruptions to commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose 1.81% to $96 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate gained 1.86% to $90.33 per barrel, according to market data. U.S. forces carried out strikes … Read more
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson faced questions about his contract in his first media session since the end of the 2025 season, after the team restructured his deal in March. The move cut Jackson’s 2026 cap number by nearly $40 million but creates a near-$85 million cap hit in 2027, prompting speculation about an extension. Jackson … Read more
Alabama on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let the state use a 2023 congressional map that Republican lawmakers say would benefit their party in this year’s elections, even after a lower court concluded the plan intentionally discriminates against Black residents. The appeal seeks emergency relief so special primaries set for Aug. 11 can … Read more
Muslims across multiple continents marked Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with communal prayers, ritual animal sacrifice and family gatherings. The holiday, known as the Feast of Sacrifice, begins on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijja and overlaps with the Hajj pilgrimage rites. Photographers working with the Associated Press captured scenes ranging from prayers at … Read more
Lead For the first time the American Cancer Society (ACS) has added a blood-based test to its recommended options for colorectal cancer screening, announcing the change on Wednesday. The test, Guardant Health’s Shield, received FDA clearance in 2024 and is recommended only for people who cannot or will not undergo colonoscopy or stool-based tests. ACS … Read more
