22 May 2026, 2:36 pm
Killer who compared stabbing his aunt to carving Play-Doh gets lengthy sentence after courtroom outburst
A California man who brutally murdered his aunt amid tensions over a clogged toilet in their home, and then said the killing reminded him of carving Play-Doh, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison this week following a courtroom outburst directed at his relatives.In April, Christopher Kaulaity was found guilty of the Dec. 7, 2024, death of Maria Carmen Torrez and to using a deadly weapon during the crime; however, a jury subsequently rejected his insanity clai…
22 May 2026, 2:30 pm
Injection Molding Your Own Rubik’s Cubes Takes Work
If you just want to play with a Rubik’s Cube, you can simply buy one from a local toy store. If you want to build one, you could 3D print something and put it together yourself. But what if you want to make lots of Rubik’s Cubes? Then, you might go down the road that [EngBroken] just walked. What started as a fun reverse-engineering project would lead to an 8-month journey to reproduce Rubik’s Cubes from scratch using injection molding. [EngBroken] started by…
22 May 2026, 2:30 pm
Blind Item #12
She can say whatever she wants, but the A list Oscar winning actress has had a lot of work done to her face and other parts of her body.
22 May 2026, 2:29 pm
Trump Admin Pushed to Strip Voting Machines From Half of America Before the Midterms
A senior White House adviser tasked with investigating the 2020 election sought to remove Dominion Voting Systems machines from more than half of all US states, according to a Reuters exclusive published on 22 May 2026. Related Articles Ex-DHS Chief Warns Donald Trump 'Doomsday Book' Allows Censorship and Martial LawWho is Ken Paxton? Trump's 'True MAGA Warrior' Pick Faces Child Sex Abuse Case ScandalZayn Malik Attacked: Angry Audience Member Throws Water Bottles At…
22 May 2026, 2:28 pm
'Coughing up some blood': 911 call sheds light on Kyle Busch medical emergency before his death
Kyle Busch was described as suffering from shortness of breath and coughing up blood in a newly released 911 call connected to the NASCAR driver’s medical emergency.
22 May 2026, 2:25 pm
The highest-paying jobs in the US, according to federal data
Want one of America's highest-paying jobs? You'll probably need to go to medical school.
22 May 2026, 2:24 pm
Trump to Make Green Card Applicants File Overseas
Wall Street Journal: “Most green-card applicants will need to go abroad to apply for permanent residency at an American consulate, rather than filing from within the U.S. as they do now, the Trump administration announced Friday.” “Under the new policy, most foreigners—from tech workers to spouses of U.S. citizens—would need to prove they have ‘extraordinary circumstances’ to apply for permanent residency within the U.S., or else risk being denied. Mos…
22 May 2026, 2:24 pm
Gas prices at highest in 4 years heading into holiday weekend
Gas prices in the United States are at a four-year high, and those traveling for Memorial Day weekend should expect a blow to their wallets.
22 May 2026, 2:17 pm
Ben Stiller, Mike Judge Team for Apple TV Comedy Series ‘Protective Custody’
Ben Stiller and Mike Judge are developing a comedy series at Apple TV, Variety has learned. Currently titled “Protective Custody,” the series would star Stiller as a “a disgraced financier accused of massive fraud who is thrown into protective custody, where he must navigate prison politics, salvage his reputation, and confront the consequences of his […]…
22 May 2026, 2:17 pm
Imax Takeover: Wall Street Speculates on Who May Bid
The list, right now at least, is long for potential suitors for the film technologies company that is used to sale speculation.
22 May 2026, 2:15 pm
Ministry of Defence sets date for brand new National Cadets Week to raise awareness of 'amazing' opportunities for young Britons
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will launch a brand new initiative, National Cadets Week between the 5th - 11th of October. The initiative will celebrate the UK’s cadet community, one that tens of thousands of young people and adult volunteers take part in.The October week will also launch a National Cadets Strategy, which will set out the Government's long-term vision for the cadet forces, part of the Strategic Defence Review. In response, Veterans Minister, Louis…
22 May 2026, 2:15 pm
Best of Cannes 2026: 20 Critics’ Picks From This Year’s Festival
The general consensus along the Croisette at this year’s Cannes Film Festival was that it felt like a quieter fest than usual: fewer big-name American titles, as festival director Thierry Frémaux himself admitted in his opening-day press conference, and slightly lower-key star wattage. From a critic’s perspective, however, that doesn’t necessarily make for a bad […]…
22 May 2026, 2:15 pm
Blind Item #11
Speaking of wasted, the flowering financial institution needs to get off the drugs. …
22 May 2026, 2:12 pm
Tulsi Gabbard Was Asked to Leave
A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi ​Gabbard had been forced out of her job by the White House.
22 May 2026, 2:11 pm
‘Stranger Things’ Stars on That Viral Secret Episode Fan Theory: “That Was F***ing Crazy”
Noah Schnapp, David Harbour, Natalia Dyer and Jamie Campbell Bower joined The Duffers and Shawn Levy at a FYC event in L.A., where they reacted to the internet conspiracy about a surprise bonus ep.
22 May 2026, 2:11 pm
Disney asks FCC to classify ‘The View’ as exempt from equal time rule
Disney is asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to consider whether “The View” is exempt from a statutory “equal time” requirement that applies to broadcast shows. In a recent filing with the agency, Disney, which owns ABC, argued “‘The View’ qualifies” as a “bona fide” news show under the law and compared itself to Sunday……
22 May 2026, 2:11 pm
As CBS Radio Shutters, Its Union Signs Off With Fiery Anti-Ellison Memo
The WGA East, which has represented the service’s reporters since 1954, said David Ellison and Bari Weiss had “broke its trust with its employees and its audience.”…
22 May 2026, 2:07 pm
Trump Skipping Wedding of His Son
“President Donald Trump on Friday said he won’t attend the wedding this weekend of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., to socialite Bettina Anderson,” CNBC reports.  Said Trump: “While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so.”…
22 May 2026, 2:06 pm
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as national intelligence director, with Trump naming Aaron Lukas as acting DNI chief – US politics live
Gabbard says she is resigning after her husband was diagnosed with rare form of bone cancer; US president announces replacement on Truth SocialUS intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard leaving post after rocky tenureSign up for the Breaking News US email“There’s broad recognition there are going to be eventually less US troops in Europe than historically,” Rubio saysRubio said he didn’t set the timeline for reducing the number of US troops in Europe, but “it…
22 May 2026, 2:05 pm
Trump says he will miss son’s wedding to stay in DC during ‘important time’
US president previously said he would ‘try and make’ Donald Trump Jr’s nuptials but timing is ‘not good’ for himGet Me to the Church on Time, sang Alfred Doolittle in the musical My Fair Lady. But for Donald Trump, attending a wedding is not simple – even when it’s that of his son.The US president will not attend Donald Trump Jr’s nuptials, he confirmed on Friday, blaming “circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of…
22 May 2026, 2:05 pm
U.S. Warns of Russian and Chinese Spying in Cuba
Wall Street Journal: “China and Russia have in recent years expanded their intelligence operations in Cuba, investing in electronic-eavesdropping facilities used to spy on U.S. military sites in Florida and roughly tripling the number of intelligence personnel to staff them since 2023, according to officials familiar with U.S. intelligence assessments.” “The findings suggest that Beijing and Moscow see their separate posts as increasingly vital to their espion…
22 May 2026, 2:05 pm
Trump’s World Cup chief tells Congo team to isolate amid Ebola outbreak
The head of the White House task force for the upcoming World Cup said Friday that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national soccer team must remain in isolation for 21 days if it plans to enter the U.S. amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak, according to ESPN. Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York……
22 May 2026, 2:05 pm
Creator of 'Danny Go!' children's series announces death of 14-year-old son
Daniel Coleman (aka Danny Go!) shared the news on Instagram, confirming his son had died Thursday after a battle with cancer.
22 May 2026, 2:02 pm
‘La Bola Negra,’ With Penélope Cruz, Sparks Multi-Studio Bidding War After Massive 16-Minute Standing Ovation in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
After garnering a rapturous reception and a 16-minute standing ovation in Cannes, Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s “La Bola Negra” (“The Black Ball”) has sparked a multi-studio bidding war for U.S. rights. Among the bidders are A24, Mubi and Netflix. Thursday night’s premiere marked the Cannes competition debut for the filmmaking duo known collectively as […]…
22 May 2026, 2:00 pm
Most Britons have not swum in sea for a YEAR amid decline of seaside holidays
A shocking new study has revealed most Britons have not swum in sea or been on a countryside walk for a year.According to the survey commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, almost a fifth of Britons have claimed to only leave the house for their commute.The study revealed the average Briton had not been on a rural walk or seen the sun go down for a year and three months.Even more shockingly, the study suggested seven per cent of the 2,000 respondents said…
22 May 2026, 2:00 pm
‘Iron Boy’ Review: A Moving Coming-of-Age Cartoon Follows an 11-Year-Old Struggling to Stand Up Straight in the French Countryside  
The first feature from animator Louis Clichy, who worked on Pixar hits 'Wall-E' and 'Up', was bought by Sony Pictures Classics following its premiere in Cannes.
22 May 2026, 2:00 pm
Tuchel had to ‘clear the air’ with Ivan Toney before World Cup wildcard choice
Tuchel unhappy at Toney’s commitment in 2025Head coach justifies not including Phil FodenThomas Tuchel made Ivan Toney the wildcard selection of his World Cup squad after holding clear-the-air talks with him over his attitude. The England head coach also considered how Harry Kane likes to play alongside Toney before making the Al-Ahli striker the most eye-catching inclusion of his 26-man party for the tournament.Tuchel’s squad announcement at Wembley was dominat…
22 May 2026, 2:00 pm
How Congress can unleash Main Street’s growth
Small businesses are urging Congress to provide them with tax relief, regulatory reforms, and healthcare savings to help them compete with larger businesses and create jobs.
22 May 2026, 2:00 pm
Blind Item #10
The permanent A list "singer" is still getting hammered drunk every night.
22 May 2026, 2:00 pm
Coal Mining and Cancer; Cancer Viruses in Wastewater; Sunscreens Miss the Mark Again
(MedPage Today) -- A systematic review of studies of exposure to pollutants at coal mining operations showed a consistent association with higher cancer mortality. (American Cancer Society) Vanessa Trump, 48, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr...
22 May 2026, 2:00 pm
This Cannes Film Cost $500,000 to Make. $400,000 Was AI Compute Costs.
Higgsfield AI is debuting a 95-minute fully AI-generated film at Cannes called "Hell Grind" that reportedly cost $500,000 to make, $400,000 of which was spent on compute alone. The project took just two weeks to produce and is intended to showcase the startup's AI production tools. But it also underscores the current limits of AI filmmaking: thousands of detailed prompts, endless iteration, high costs, and plenty of traditional filmmaking judgment were still require…
22 May 2026, 1:59 pm
Kyle Busch 911 Call Revealed: Shows Desperate Plea While Coughing up Blood on Bathroom Floor in Chilling Audio
NASCAR champion Kyle Busch was heard gasping for breath and coughing up blood as colleagues made a frantic 911 call after he collapsed on a bathroom floor at a training facility in North Carolina, a day before his death at the age of 41. The contents of the emergency call, which have now surfaced publicly, are adding to questions about the circumstances and severity of his final illness. Related Articles 10 Photos of Kyle Busch: NASCAR Legend Dead at 41 After Sudden…
22 May 2026, 1:58 pm
Trump says he won’t attend Don Jr.’s wedding, citing ‘circumstances pertaining to Government’
President Trump said Friday he will not be attending his son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding this weekend, citing government business. “While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the……
22 May 2026, 1:57 pm
Suspect in 'Trump House' owner attack is mentally ill Navy vet, victim's wife says won't survive: reports
The man charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking and critically injuring the owner of the iconic "Trump House" in southern California on Wednesday is a Navy veteran suffering from mental illness, according to a friend, while the victim's wife says she doesn't expect her husband to survive.Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, is currently being held without bail in the Vista Detention Facility in San Diego County. A friend of Butler's told the California Post that…
22 May 2026, 1:56 pm
Two men and three teenagers deny involvement in alleged rape of girl in Kent
A trial estimated to last for four to six weeks has been set…
22 May 2026, 1:55 pm
Sadiq Khan accused of leaving the Met with ‘hands tied behind their back’ after blocking AI deal
The chief executive of Palantir UK has accused Sadiq Khan of leaving the Metropolitan Police “fighting criminals with their hands tied behind their back” after City Hall blocked a £50million policing contract.Speaking to GB News, Louis Mosley reacted to the intervention by the London Mayor’s office.The US data giant was set to automate intelligence analysis for Scotland Yard in criminal investigations. Palantir operates with more than £600 million in contrac…
22 May 2026, 1:52 pm
Gabbard resigns, adding to Trump’s long to-do list
The NewsTulsi Gabbard resigned as director of national intelligence on Friday, leaving President Donald Trump with three Cabinet-level vacancies to fill as his relations with Republican senators fray.In a letter to Trump reviewed by Semafor, Gabbard cited her husband’s battle with “extremely rare” bone cancer, writing that she “must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him.” Her resignation will be effective at the end of next…
22 May 2026, 1:46 pm
Ex-Bolivian President Evo Morales accuses U.S. of fueling unrest
Ex-Bolivian President Evo Morales accused the U,S. of backing President Rodrigo Paz Pereira's government and trying to criminalize ongoing protests.
22 May 2026, 1:46 pm
Dominant Mercedes aim to strike a fresh technical blow at Canadian Grand Prix
Upgrades for the grid’s leading team will be unveiled in Montreal, where wet weather could also play a partFour races into what has been a disjointed opening to the Formula One season, the sport is still in a period of rapid adaptation and adjustment as drivers and teams come to grips with their new cars. While this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix may offer some indication of the form to come and championship ambitions, it is also something of an outlier.The focus…
22 May 2026, 1:45 pm
Blind Item #9
 Sponge Bob is getting cheated on, but he doesn't know what to do about it.
22 May 2026, 1:41 pm
GOP Lawmaker Ditches Problem Solvers Caucus After Democrats Refuse To Budge On Trans Issue
Republican New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis resigned as vice chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus Friday after Democrats in the group voted against a bill advocating for a women’s history museum. Every House Democrat, including those on the committee, voted against the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act, even though 20 Democrats on the caucus co-sponsored the bill. In a letter to the committee’s co-chairs, Malliotakis accused Democrats on the commi…
22 May 2026, 1:40 pm
'What the f— did you say?': Tesla driver punched teenage girl practicing parallel parking with her mother because she told him to 'slow down'
Nathaniel Radimak appears in the First Circuit (Oʻahu) court in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 20, 2026 (Hawaii News Now/YouTube). A man infamous for his road rage violence has learned his fate for attacking a mother and daughter in Hawaii while they were practicing parallel parking. Nathaniel Radimak, 39, was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading no contest to unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle and two counts of third-degree assault, according to the Ho…
22 May 2026, 1:40 pm
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's national intelligence director
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump's second term.
22 May 2026, 1:40 pm
Scientists generate electricity from ambient moisture using everyday ingredients
In a study published in Nano Energy, researchers from Queen Mary, the University of Warwick, Imperial College London, and Universitas Mercatorum report a highly stable, biodegradable Moisture-Electric Generator (MEG). The device is fabricated from food-grade materials including gelatin, sodium chloride (table salt), and activated carbon, and harnesses humidity—typically a major challenge for electronics—as its energy source.
22 May 2026, 1:39 pm
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence
She is leaving the role of coordinating the US intelligence agencies on 30 June in order to help her husband, who was diagnosed with bone cancer.
22 May 2026, 1:39 pm
3 homes heavily damaged by fire in Bristol, Bucks County
Three homes were heavily damaged after a fire broke out Friday morning in Bristol, Bucks County.
22 May 2026, 1:36 pm
Game of two halves: how Guardiola became champion of dugout style
Football manager went from dressing like an overgrown schoolboy to relaxing the unwritten manager dress codeIn 2016, when Pep Guardiola took his place in the dugout for his first game in charge of Manchester City, the fashion plates in the Premier League included José Mourinho, in a quarter zip and mac at Manchester United and Arsène Wenger, dapper in his suit and unzippable puffer jacket at Arsenal.Guardiola, dressed like an overgrown schoolboy in V-neck, shirt,…
22 May 2026, 1:36 pm
'ICE Needs to Raid This Graduation': MAGA-Supporting School Administrator Fired After Being Caught Sending Incriminating Text
A celebratory high school milestone in Texas quickly turned into a focal point of controversy after an attendee was caught sending xenophobic text messages. The incident has now cost a longtime education professional his newly acquired leadership position, prompting calls from community members for school boards to review staff conduct policies. Related Articles 'Not One of Them Is a Heritage American': White Supremacist Jake Lang Targets Children in Speech at Frisc…
22 May 2026, 1:36 pm
End-to-End Procedural Generation in Caves of Qud (2019)
In this 2019 GDC Math for Game Developers session, Freehold Games' Brian Bucklew & Jason Grinblat do an end-to-end walk-through of the systems used to generate villages in Caves of Qud, which include their own histories, cultures, architectural styles, storytelling traditions, NPCs, and quests. Comments…
22 May 2026, 1:36 pm
Sheppey Crossing live updates as emergency repairs shut bridge and cause delays on A249
The closure is likely to remain in effect 'for some time'…
22 May 2026, 1:35 pm
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard was appointed as director of national intelligence at the start of Trump's second term as US president.
22 May 2026, 1:35 pm
Philly celebrates its 150th anniversary as host to America’s First World Fair
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. — Fairmount Park hosts many important landmarks, events and people in 2026. But, 150 years ago, it hosted one of the world’s biggest events – America’s first  World’s Fair.  Nearly 10 million visitors attended the fair to experience lots of world-changing inventions – including the typewriter and the sewing machine.  Memorial Hall, which is now home to…
22 May 2026, 1:35 pm
Tulsi Gabbard to resign as director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard, the top-ranking U.S. intelligence official, told President Donald Trump on Friday that she is resigning from her role following her husband’s cancer diagnosis, according to her letter obtained by NBC News. In her letter, which she posted on X, Gabbard said that her husband, Abraham Williams, was diagnosed with a serious and rare form of bone cancer. “At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him…
22 May 2026, 1:34 pm
‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Review: An All-Stars-of-Tomorrow Cast of British and Irish Actors Lift Clio Barnard’s Inconsistently Persuasive Drama
Set in the mean streets of Birmingham, this celebration of working-class folks surviving late-stage capitalism premiered in Cannes' Directors' Fortnight sidebar.
22 May 2026, 1:34 pm
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official
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22 May 2026, 1:33 pm
Live updates: Gabbard exits DNI role; Trump defends ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will leave the Trump administration next month, citing her husband’s fight with a rare bone cancer. “At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle,” Gabbard said in her resignation letter, obtained by The Hill. In……
22 May 2026, 1:32 pm
Pentagon declassifies Apollo 12 audio of astronauts describing unexplained 'streaks of light' in space
The Pentagon’s latest batch of declassified UFO files includes audio from a 1969 Apollo 12 post-mission medical debrief in which astronauts described seeing "streaks of light" while trying to sleep in deep space.The audio, released as part of the Department of War’s second tranche of records under its Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE), captures Apollo 12 crew members discussing flashes and streaks of light they saw in the da…
22 May 2026, 1:31 pm
Tulsi Gabbard to resign from Trump Intel post
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigned Friday, citing her husband’s battle with a rare form of bone cancer. “My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer. He faces major challenges in the coming weeks and months. At this time, I must step away from public service to……
22 May 2026, 1:30 pm
Water, the Soft Underbelly of Critical Infrastructure
Fragmented Governance and Scarce Resources Make America's Water Sector VulnerableAmerica's water utilities are the nation's most cyber-vulnerable critical service sector, but their cybersecurity is overseen and supported by an ill-fitting patchwork of government agencies and most lack the resources to meet the threat they face.
22 May 2026, 1:30 pm
Everyone Suddenly Wants Claude's Audit Logs
27 Enterprises Integrate Claude's Compliance APIMore than two dozen enterprise security vendors, including Microsoft, CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks, have built integrations with Anthropic's Claude Compliance API, an interface the company launched months ago to give corporate security teams access to Claude activity data.
22 May 2026, 1:30 pm
Blind Items Revealed #5
May 3, 2026One of the former web crawler's hookups doesn't like people talking about it because then it keeps other clients from booking her thinking she is permanently taken.Lily Chee/Tobey Maguire…
22 May 2026, 1:30 pm
Brown v. Board at 72: Will America move forward or backward?
Seventy-two years after Brown v. Board of Education, the fight for equal justice under the law continues as the hard-fought gains of generations are once again under attack, and it is more important than ever to organize, mobilize, and vote in order to protect the legacy of those who fought for the right to vote.
22 May 2026, 1:29 pm
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns: Report
Tulsi Gabbard is leaving her role as Director of National Intelligence after revealing her husband has been diagnosed with what she described as “an extremely rare form of bone cancer.” Gabbard informed President Donald Trump of her decision during a meeting in the Oval Office on Friday, according to Fox News.  Her final day leading the Office of the Director of National Intelligence is expected to be June 30. In a resignation letter obtained by the ou…
22 May 2026, 1:27 pm
Primary schools to lose out as Labour scraps 2012 Olympic legacy sports grant
Replacement scheme worth about 40% less than current funding greeted with scepticism by headteachersFunding for primary school sport in England is to be cut by Labour, including the abolition of a grant designed to cement the 2012 Olympic legacy, to the dismay of school leaders.The Department for Education (DfE) said that the £320m fund paid directly to primary schools each year through its PE and sports premium would be scrapped and replaced by a “sport partners…
22 May 2026, 1:26 pm
Elliot Daly stood down with immediate effect
England head coach Steve Borthwick has been dealt a number of injury concerns ahead of a crucial summer campaign, with several senior internationals and emerging stars ruled out of contention. Save us to your Google Favourites for nonstop RUCK content! England are preparing for the inaugural Nations Championship, with Borthwick’s side set to face South Africa in Johannesburg before further clashes against Fiji and Argentina later in the summer. The t…
22 May 2026, 1:25 pm
UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues
Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
22 May 2026, 1:24 pm
Missing ‘Virgin River’ Actor Stewart McLean May Have Been Murdered, Investigators Say After Uncovering Evidence
TV actor Stewart McLean has been missing for one week, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have turned the missing person’s case into a homicide investigation. On May 18, the Squamish RCMP received a missing person report after McLean had not been seen since May 15. It was announced on Thursday that the Integrated Homicide […]…
22 May 2026, 1:24 pm
‘The Birthday Party’ Review: Hafsia Herzi and Benoît Magimel Have a History in Léa Mysius’ Lackluster Home Invasion Thriller
Like “Funny Games” if it were somehow more pointless, “The Birthday Party,” a rustic home invasion thriller by writer-director Léa Mysius, is a head-scratching letdown considering its cast, a murderer’s row of European stars that includes Hafsia Herzi, Benoît Magimel and Monica Bellucci. It’s the third feature by Mysius and her first time in Cannes […]…
22 May 2026, 1:23 pm
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns from role
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has resigned, according to a formal resignation letter obtained by Fox News.  The outlet states that Gabbard said she is resigning to support her husband, who is battling “an extremely rare form of bone cancer.” Her last day as director is expected to be on June 30. In her letter, Gabbard wrote that she was "deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me,” referring to President Donald Trump.  "Unfortunately, I…
22 May 2026, 1:20 pm
Community cafe demands apology from Farage for ‘intimidating’ uninvited visit
Reform UK Makerfield team reportedly arrived as cafe run by people with special needs was holding celebration eventThe founder of a community group has asked Nigel Farage to apologise after the Reform UK leader and his entourage entered its cafe unannounced in what she said was an “intimidating and overwhelming” manner, and allegedly took photographs and videos without permission.Farage was campaigning in Makerfield when he and his team stopped at a cafe run by…
22 May 2026, 1:19 pm
‘As world No 1, I have to stand up and fight’: Sabalenka leads players in grand slam protest
Year-long dispute led to French Open media protestNovak Djokovic chose not to participate in walkoutAryna Sabalenka insisted the player push for a greater financial contribution from the grand slams is primarily focused on improving the welfare of lower-ranked players as the world’s elite advanced with their eve-of-tournament protest at Roland Garros.“I feel like the whole point here, it’s not about me,” Sabalenka said. “It’s about the players who are lo…
22 May 2026, 1:19 pm
Outrage as teen rapists who avoided jail handed 'unduly lenient' sentences
A review has been launched into "lenient" sentences given to three boys who avoided prison for their parts in the rape of two girls.The trial at Southampton Crown Court heard two girls were raped in two separate incidents in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, the first attack on November 26, 2024 and the second on January 17, 2025.The three boys, two aged 15 and one aged 14, were given youth rehabilitation orders (YRO), with the older pair also made subject to intensive sup…
22 May 2026, 1:19 pm
'Associate membership' risks leaving Ukraine in limbo, Ireland warns after Merz pitches bold plan
Helen McEntee, Ireland's foreign minister, warned that granting "associate membership" to Ukraine risks leaving the country in a limbo in its aspirations to join the European Union as a full member, following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's unprecedented plan.
22 May 2026, 1:17 pm
The GOP Is Revolting
Charlie Sykes: “It almost felt like a unicorn sighting: Republicans on Capitol Hill openly defying Trump and (if one did not know them better) taking principled stands of independence. The change in the political mood was head-snapping; just days earlier, Trump was celebrating his latest victory in his revenge tour as he tightened his grip on the party. Puffed up with the wins, Trump clearly expected Republicans to react in the usual way: by cringing and fawning.
22 May 2026, 1:16 pm
Prince William gives emotional tribute to Catherine during rare radio interview
Prince William delivered a heartfelt tribute to his wife Catherine during a rare live radio appearance on Heart FM this morning, declaring that his family simply "couldn't cope without her."The Prince of Wales, 43, joined presenters Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston from a cafe on the Isles of Scilly for the interview, broadcast early on a foggy Friday morning - despite his confession that he is "definitely not a morning person."Mrs Holden congratulated Catherine on…
22 May 2026, 1:16 pm
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump faces backlash over economy
Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living – and disapproval of Trump’s agendaUS politics live – latest updatesKevin Warsh has been sworn in as chair of the US Federal Reserve, tasked with steering the world’s largest economy as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over Americans’ financial wellbeing.Warsh, handpicked by Donald Trump, takes charge of the powerful central bank as it comes under extraordinary pr…
22 May 2026, 1:15 pm
Chuck Damico is Going to End Up Being Program Director for Every Beasley Philadelphia Radio Station
Beasley put out a press release the other day: Philadelphia, PA (May 20, 2026): Beasley Media Group announces Chuck Damico will assume Program Director responsibilities for WXTU-FM in Philadelphia following the retirement of longtime Brand Manager and Program Director Mark “Razz” Radziewicz. Damico will officially begin his new role on May 23, 2026. Damico currently serves as Program Director of Philadelphia’s iconic rock stations, WMMR-FM and WMGK-FM…
22 May 2026, 1:14 pm
Trump directs legal migrants to return to home country to apply for green cards
The Trump administration on Friday announced prospective immigrants would need to return to their home country to apply for green cards, a move that would stifle the most common pathway used for legal immigration. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) portrayed the new policy memo as “returning to the original intent of the law,” while……
22 May 2026, 1:14 pm
Trump to visit N.Y. Friday for campaign visit with Rep. Mike Lawler
President Donald Trump will visit Rockland County, N.Y., Friday alongside Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., in his swing-district in the Hudson Valley.
22 May 2026, 1:13 pm
Jefferson Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia set to fully reopen after power outage
Jefferson Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia is set to fully reopen several days after a major power outage.
22 May 2026, 1:12 pm
Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse, sexual assault in Israeli detention
Organisers of Global Sumud Flotilla say foreign activists report at least 15 cases of ‌sexual assaults, including rape.
22 May 2026, 1:12 pm
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her post as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband through his battle with “an extremely rare form of bone cancer,” Fox News reports. Gabbard notified President Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office Friday.
22 May 2026, 1:11 pm
Wasserman Schultz running in redrawn Florida district 
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) announced Friday she’s running for another term in Congress in a new district after GOP-led redistricting backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis roiled the Sunshine State.  “Today, I’m announcing my candidacy for Florida’s 20th congressional district. I’ll continue to use my seniority in Washington to make Broward a safer, less expensive……
22 May 2026, 1:10 pm
Four For Friday - Bad Behavior
#1 - This foreign born A list comic actor ordered plates and plates of food at a Chinese restaurant. They covered the table. Once the dishes arrived, he just got up and left and didn't pay.#2 - This married homophobic permanent A list actor has had a years long relationship with a male antiques dealer.#3 - Speaking of homophobic, this married A list celebrity/host who dated a wide variety of aughts wannabes refuses to ever give interviews to magazines like Out becau…
22 May 2026, 1:09 pm
Goodbye dystopia, hello 'thrutopia'
"We're so familiar with this idea of utopia where everything is perfect and dystopia where everything sucks. But thrutopia is something else altogether. I think it's written with the intention of helping us survive and thrive." (CBC News's Weekly What on Earth newsletter) Credit in the article is also given to Rupert Read's coining the term thrutopia on Huffington Post in 2017. (Yes Parable of the Sower is mentioned.)…
22 May 2026, 1:08 pm
Lutnick Donated to House GOP Before Epstein Testimony
New York Times: “Howard Lutnick, President Trump’s secretary of commerce, made a $5 million donation last month to a committee supporting House Republicans, an unusually large contribution for a sitting cabinet secretary.” “The donation was made on April 1, four weeks after the House Oversight Committee arranged to interview Mr. Lutnick about his ties to the sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein.”…
22 May 2026, 1:08 pm
Some job seekers have worse odds than Harvard applicants
The acceptance rate for online job applicants has dropped so low that, in some cases, it now trails getting accepted to Harvard. Take payroll management company Deel, which employs 7,000 people and got 1.3 million job applications last year. After using AI to initially screen applicants, it hired only 2,900 people, or about 0.2% of applicants, the company told Semafor. This year it expects applications to nearly double.The use of AI by companies to whittle down the…
22 May 2026, 1:07 pm
Trump Admits He Allowed Creation of Slush Fund
President Trump on Friday defended the Justice Department’s new $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization” fund and said he had “allowed” it to go forward, just days after the president asserted he was not involved in its creation, CBS News reports. …
22 May 2026, 1:07 pm
Maguire 'very unlucky' to miss World Cup - Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire is "very unlucky" to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad this summer.
22 May 2026, 1:06 pm
Most Americans Doubt U.S. Government Will Regulate AI
CBS News Poll: “Most Americans continue to believe AI will reduce the number of jobs in the U.S., but that’s not their only AI concern. They are also skeptical about whether the U.S. government will implement a policy to ensure the technology is used appropriately.” “That skepticism is fairly widespread. Majorities across age groups and education levels don’t think government policy will ensure AI is used appropriately. Democrats and independents share tha…
22 May 2026, 1:05 pm
Re: [BGP Hijack] AS202734 - Follow-up on the HE-only visibility
Posted by me via NANOG on May 22Yanzheng, Thank you for this clarification. This is the missing piece I've been trying to find. So, to restate what you're saying, the 3,948 bogon routes were real (AS202734 did import them into its BGP table), but they were only leaked to HE's collector(s) and not propagated to the global DFZ. This explains the discrepancy between HE and RIPE RIS data perfectly. This also answers Charlie's question about...