15 May 2026, 4:00 pm
Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Nancy Guthrie sheriff, Alex Murdaugh's win, Kouri Richins' message
BADGE OF DISHONOR: Move to oust Nancy Guthrie sheriff fails as Pima County supervisors refer perjury allegations to AGGAVEL DROPPED: Alex Murdaugh wins new trial after court clerk allegedly told jurors not to be 'fooled' by defensePOISONED PLOTLINE: Children’s book author fires off message to sons in final court moments before sentencing for husband’s murderEVIDENCE HUNT: Feds could bring charges in Bahamas disappearance case without ever finding body, expert sa…
15 May 2026, 4:00 pm
The Era of 15GB Free Gmail Storage Is Ending
Google has confirmed it is testing a 5GB storage limit for some new Gmail accounts, with users able to unlock the standard 15GB by adding a phone number. Android Authority reports: While the company didn't mention which regions are impacted, user reports from yesterday were mostly from African countries. That said, if Google's tests prove successful, this could possibly become the norm for new sign-ups in more regions. The company could be testing ways to discourage…
15 May 2026, 3:59 pm
WATCH: Tampa bank calls 911 on 'suspicious' man who was just waiting for the business to open
After a Black man was approached by a Tampa police officer while sitting in his car outside of a bank, his video of the interaction went viral. Now, newly released police body camera footage shows another angle of the incident - and why the bank says they contacted authorities.
15 May 2026, 3:58 pm
‘In the Grey’ Review: Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal Coast Through Generic Guy Ritchie Flick
Eiza Gonzalez, Rosamund Pike and Fisher Stevens co-star in the latest action film from the prolific director.
15 May 2026, 3:57 pm
Another Bonus Quote of the Day
“Thank you for everything you’ve done for the country. To the folks at CBS, in the words of the great Ed Murrow: Good night, and good luck, motherfuckers.” — David Letterman, quoted by CNN, speaking to Stephen Colbert as “The Late Show” ends its 33-year run on CBS.
15 May 2026, 3:55 pm
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Takes Hollywood, ‘Dutton Ranch’ Premieres in NYC and This Week’s Best Events
Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.
15 May 2026, 3:53 pm
New York Student Linked to Suspected Hantavirus Case as Ontario County Launches Investigation
A Geneva High School student has been identified as the individual at the centre of a suspected hantavirus case in Ontario County, New York, local health officials confirmed on 15 May 2026. The Geneva City School District said in a message to families that health authorities had found no evidence of risk to other students or staff at the school. Related Articles Hantavirus Map Update: Alarming 2026 ArcGIS Tracking Data Shows Potential Rise to 40 Cases as Rapid Sprea…
15 May 2026, 3:51 pm
Dennis Rush, Child Actor in ‘Man of a Thousand Faces’ and ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ Dies at 74
He played Lon Chaney Jr. in the James Cagney classic and Howie, one of Opie’s friends, on the beloved CBS sitcom.
15 May 2026, 3:45 pm
Trump: Proposal is 'unacceptable,' but Iran signals openness to peace talks
President Donald Trump told reporters that the first sentence of Iran's peace proposal was "unacceptable" and accused the country of backtracking.
15 May 2026, 3:45 pm
AI agents show they can create exploits, not just find vulns
Sure, AI agents such as Mythos can find security vulnerabilities in software, but the bigger question is whether they can turn those flaws into functional exploits that work in the real world. After all, many AI-discovered bugs prove minor or difficult to weaponize. New research, however, suggests frontier models can indeed develop working exploits when directed to do so. To better understand the rapidly changing security landscape, computer scientists from UC Berke…
15 May 2026, 3:43 pm
Tech CEOs invited to Capitol Hill to answer questions about kids online safety
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has invited the leaders of four major technology companies to appear before lawmakers next month for a kids safety hearing after a pair of landmark court decisions against two of the firms. Grassley, in a post Friday, announced he’d invited Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai,……
15 May 2026, 3:42 pm
Vladeck v. Adler on the Shadow Docket
Last week, I recorded a We the People podcast episode for the National Constitution Center discussing the increased volume of applications and orders on the Supreme Court's interim docket, aka the "shadow docket," with Professor Steven Vladeck of the Georgetown Law Center, moderated by Julie Silverbrook. The podcast has now been released as is available for listen here, or on your podcast platform of choice. The post Vladeck v. Adler on the Shadow Docket appeared f…
15 May 2026, 3:40 pm
Eric Trump to Sue Jen Psaki Over China Trip Claims
Eric Trump said he will sue MS NOW and one of its hosts Jen Psaki after a monologue on her show questioned whether his business interests, combined with traveling with his father on a high-stakes trip to China, was a conflict of interest, The Hill reports.
15 May 2026, 3:39 pm
Stars praise incredible action, touching storyline in 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'
"The Mandalorian and Grogu" made its world premiere on the Chinese Theater's red carpet, bringing the popular "Star Wars" characters from streaming to the big screen.
15 May 2026, 3:37 pm
Two Philly charter schools were recommended for nonrenewal. Here’s what happens next
Officials with the School District of Philadelphia recommended two charter schools in the city for nonrenewal, citing academic and financial shortfalls.
15 May 2026, 3:37 pm
Israeli army announces targeting of Hamas military chief in Gaza City airstrike
Israeli army said it targeted Hamas military chief in Gaza City air strike, meanwhile there has been no immediate confirmation from Hamas on the strike against Izz al-Din al-Haddad.
15 May 2026, 3:36 pm
Eric Trump says he’ll sue Jen Psaki, MS NOW over report on China trip
President Trump’s son Eric Trump said Friday he will sue MS NOW, formerly MSNBC, and host Jen Psaki after a monologue on her show questioned whether his business interests, combined with traveling with his father on a high-stakes trip to China, was a conflict of interest. Psaki said on her show “The Briefing” that ALT5……
15 May 2026, 3:36 pm
Georgia High Court Admonishes D.A.'s Office, Over "Vehement" Dissent, for Role in AI Hallucinations in Court Order
From Payne v. State, decided last week, in an opinion by Justice Benjamin Land: Hannah Payne was sentenced to life in prison plus 13 years for the murder and false imprisonment of Kenneth Herring and the possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. In response to Payne's motion for new trial, the assistant district attorney assigned to the case, Deborah Leslie, filed a brief that contained non-existent cases and cases that do not stand for the proposit…
15 May 2026, 3:35 pm
Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren Concludes Marvel’s Epic Comic Trilogy
When Marvel ended Star Wars: Legacy of Vader after 12 issues, it was obvious they weren't done exploring Kylo Ren's journey between the events of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. The publisher has finally revealed what's next for Ben Solo - a new limited series dubbed Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren.The Fall of Kylo Ren continues to explore Ben Solo's difficult journey in this period as he asserts his control as Supreme Leader of the First Order a…
15 May 2026, 3:35 pm
Texas Children's Hospital to create 'detransition clinic' after legal settlement
Texas Children's Hospital will create the first "detransition clinic" in the United States as part of a settlement for providing transgender care.
15 May 2026, 3:33 pm
Texas high court rules against Gov. Greg Abbott on removal of Rep. Gene Wu
The Texas Supreme Court refused to remove state Rep. Gene Wu from office, ruling against Gov. Greg Abbott after the 2025 redistricting showdown.
15 May 2026, 3:30 pm
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
  Please enjoy the latest edition of Short Circuit, a weekly feature written by a bunch of people at the Institute for Justice. Good news! With near-unanimous bipartisan support, the Colorado General Assembly this week passed HB26-1250, a civil forfeiture reform bill that closes a longstanding loophole in Colorado law allowing property to be forfeited without a criminal conviction. The bill also makes Colorado one of the first states in the nation to grant forf…
15 May 2026, 3:30 pm
‘Outlander’ Post-Credits Scene Honors Author Diana Gabaldon: Every Easter Egg and Cameo in the Series’ Final Moments (EXCLUSIVE)
After eight seasons, Starz’s “Outlander” wrapped up with Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) timeless love story getting a powerful (yet ambiguous) ending. While the last moments of the finale, which aired on Friday, May 15, show Claire and Jamie, seemingly dead, opening their eyes and taking another breath (read their full interpretation of […]…
15 May 2026, 3:26 pm
Natalie Alyn Lind: Rebel Oreana is subtly insecure on 'Dutton Ranch'
"The Gifted" actress Natalie Alyn Lind continues a tradition of smart, feisty female characters in the "Yellowstone" spin-off, "Dutton Ranch."…
15 May 2026, 3:24 pm
Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War
New York Times: “The Republican-led Congress has missed a crucial window to play a role in the U.S. military operation in Iran, with G.O.P. lawmakers who deferred to President Trump for months on the war now hand-tied by their reticence to challenge him and his administration’s efforts to evade congressional oversight or input.” “That posture — the latest move by Republicans to cede congressional power to the president — has effectively allowed Mr. Trump…
15 May 2026, 3:23 pm
Sam Raimi to Direct Modern Update of Ventriloquist Dummy Horror Movie ‘Magic’ for Lionsgate 
Anthony Hopkins and Ann-Margret starred in the original 1978 cult horror movie that was directed by Richard Attenborough.
15 May 2026, 3:23 pm
Keiko Fujimori, Roberto Sánchez advance to Peru presidential runoff
After final tallies, Peruvian right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez will compete in a presidential runoff June 7.
15 May 2026, 3:23 pm
‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ Review: Steven Soderbergh’s Doc Turns Quality Time With Two Extraordinary People Into an Immersive Experience
Built around an audio recording made hours before the musician’s murder, the documentary moves through a vast assortment of archival stills and clips and adds a few visual flourishes.
15 May 2026, 3:23 pm
‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ Review: Steven Soderbergh’s Documentary Captures John Lennon at His Happiest…and Most Messianic
John, in "The Last Interview," comes off as just about the happiest he has ever been. But he’s so high on the life he’s leading that he’s also at his most messianic. And a little of that goes a long way.
15 May 2026, 3:21 pm
Aston Villa v Liverpool: Premier League – live
⚽ Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off⚽ Live scores | Table | Who should be player of the year?“Right Rob, let’s get down to brass tacks – Slot, should he be shown the door or given another year?” asks Peadar de Burca. “On the evidence of, let’s say, the last ten games, you’d have to say that the Liverpool manager has been found wanting. That extra little bit of innovation or rough magic hasn’t been there. A lot of talent at the top e…
15 May 2026, 3:19 pm
Trans woman awarded £10k after female-only app ban triggers 'what is a woman' case
A transgender woman has been awarded the equivalent of £10,000 after being banned from a female-only app.Roxanne Tickle won a landmark discrimination case after being barred from Giggle for Girls, with an Australian court ruling the decision was unlawful.The trans woman brought the case, known as Tickle v Giggle, against the women-only social platform and its founder, Sall Grover, after the app’s verification technology judged her to appear male.The 57-year-old w…
15 May 2026, 3:19 pm
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“This administration is dripping with corruption from top to bottom, but rushing a settlement to steal $1.7 billion taxpayer dollars for a slush fund before a judge can toss your junk lawsuit would be among the most corrupt acts in American political history. This lawsuit has never been anything more than a shakedown of the American people by a crook president and his crook lawyers.” — Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), quoted by CNBC, on the reported settlement proposal…
15 May 2026, 3:18 pm
These teachers have turned their classroom anecdotes into laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy
Andrea Forcum, Gaspare Randazzo and Philip Lindsay may be teachers by day, but they're selling out comedy clubs by night.
15 May 2026, 3:18 pm
Missing GOP congressman’s father says illness ‘won’t linger’: ‘He will be 100 percent OK’
Former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean Sr. (R) attempted Friday to assuage concerns about the health of his son, GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr., as the New Jersey lawmaker remains mysteriously absent from the campaign trail and halls of Congress. “He’s hopefully coming back soon, and he’s under the care of a doctor,” Kean Sr.……
15 May 2026, 3:15 pm
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial after jury says it is deadlocked
Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury deadlocked in the closely watched #MeToo-era case.
15 May 2026, 3:14 pm
US PGA Championship 2026 golf: day two – live updates
️ Latest news from second round at Aronimink Golf Club️ Official live leaderboard | Follow on Bluesky | Mail MattScottie Scheffler’s third at 10, from 44 yards, is no good. It’s 20 feet shy of the flag. He can’t make the par saver, and that’s an immediate backwards step for the world number one and tournament favourite. Matt Fitzpatrick bogeys too, and it’s a double for Justin Rose. They’re -2, +1 and +2 respectively. Meanwhile on Sky, Laura Davies a…
15 May 2026, 3:13 pm
Phillies at Pirates Picks, Predictions & Betting Preview: The Battle for Pennsylvania (Baseball Version)
Welcome to Game 1 of a Keystone State clash in which the stakes are not nearly as high they were a few weeks ago, when the Flyers dispatched the Penguins in the NHL’s Eastern Conference quarterfinals. The Phillies (21-23) are just under .500, though they did win another series with a late Schwarbomb at Fenway on Thursday night. Now, they head to PNC Park to face a surprisingly competent Pittsburgh Pirates squad (24-20) that just dusted the Rockies. First pitch…
15 May 2026, 3:12 pm
Aeralis collapses amid UK Defence Investment Plan delays
Aeralis Limited, the British developer of a modular light jet aircraft intended as a potential future replacement for the Red Arrows, has entered administration after sustained cashflow pressure linked to continued delays to the UK Defence Investment Plan, the company stated. The board of Aeralis has appointed David Buchler and Joanne Milner of Buchler Phillips as Joint Administrators. The appointment notice states that the collapse followed a sustained period of pr…
15 May 2026, 3:10 pm
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.
15 May 2026, 3:10 pm
LocalSend puts your sneakernet out of business
FOSS It happens all the time. You have a file on one of your devices and you need to have it on another one. You could put the file on a USB flash drive and walk it over (the so-called sneakernet), you could email it to yourself, or you could try to set up some kind of network resource. LocalSend, a free open source tool, makes the process of sharing files on a LAN easier than anything else and it works on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and more. The Reg FOSS desk…
15 May 2026, 3:07 pm
Jeffries praises Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen as he ends re-election bid after gerrymander – US politics live
Top House Democrat says ‘Congress and the nation’ are better for Cohen’s tenure as he says ‘these districts were drawn to beat me’ after redrawn congressional mapTennessee Democrat ends re-election bid after map redrawing carves up his districtSign up for the Breaking News US emailJamieson Greer also said US export controls on semiconductor chips were not a major topic of discussions with Chinese officials in Beijing.The US trade representative’s comment…
15 May 2026, 3:06 pm
Harvey Weinstein’s third rape trial ends in chaos after jurors fail to agree
Harvey Weinstein's third rape trial ended without a verdict today after jurors told Judge Curtis Farber they could not agree on whether the former film producer sexually assaulted Jessica Mann.The panel of seven men and five women deliberated for roughly nine hours across two days before declaring themselves deadlocked on the single third-degree rape charge against the 74-year-old.Judge Farber formally declared a mistrial at approximately 1.10 pm, telling the court:…
15 May 2026, 3:06 pm
Israel and Lebanon extend their ceasefire by 45 days following talks in the US
The US State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on the 2 and 3 June. Beforehand, the Pentagon is to bring together military delegations from the countries concerned on 29 May.
15 May 2026, 3:05 pm
Tony Seiniger, Poster Designer and “Godfather of Movie Advertising,” Dies at 87
He put illustrator Drew Struzan on the road to greatness and was behind the marketing for films including ‘Jaws,’ ‘Poltergeist,’ ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘Field of Dreams.’…
15 May 2026, 3:04 pm
Thirteen years in the making: Madrid’s search for a saviour set to end in Mourinho return
The idea that one day Mourinho might return to the Bernabéu had hung in the air, if not really as a serious possibility. Now the impossible is probableThe last time José Mourinho was at the Santiago Bernabéu, he parked up in the bus. That night in late February the Benfica manager was suspended, a red card from the first leg of the Champions League playoff meaning he wasn’t allowed on the touchline he had prowled 13 years and a lifetime ago, so Real Madrid prep…
15 May 2026, 3:03 pm
Elon Musk Doubles Down on Slamming ‘The Odyssey’ Casting: ‘Who Specifically Is the A–hole Who Added DEI Lies to Academy Awards Eligibility?’
Elon Musk is continuing his campaign against Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” asserting that the Academy’s diversity guidelines are responsible for the director selecting a diverse array of cast members for the historical epic. “Who specifically is the asshole who added DEI lies to Academy Awards eligibility instead of it just being about making the best […]…
15 May 2026, 3:02 pm
Do Philadelphia fans want Scottie Scheffler to win the PGA here?
Scottie Scheffler is high on the leaderboard after two rounds at Aronimink.
15 May 2026, 3:02 pm
'I Just Throw It Away': Trump Dumps Iran's Nuclear Proposal at the First Sentence
Donald Trump revealed on 15 May 2026 that he discarded Iran's latest written nuclear proposal almost immediately after receiving it, saying he stopped reading the moment it failed his opening condition. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump was direct about his approach to Tehran's diplomatic overtures — one that leaves virtually no room for ambiguity. Related Articles Trump Signals No End to War After Rejecting Tehran 14-Point Peace Plan and Critical 30…
15 May 2026, 3:01 pm
Watch: Maxine Waters Confronted on When Is ‘Too Old’ to Serve in Congress
Rep. Maxine Waters defended older elected officials this week when asked whether Congress and the presidency should have age limits. According to Mediaite, the 87-year-old California Democrat was approached Thursday outside the US Capitol by TMZ producer Jacob Wasserman, who questioned whether younger Americans are becoming frustrated with aging political leaders. Wasserman began by asking Waters how she responds to Gen Z voters who believe some leaders have r…
15 May 2026, 3:00 pm
Eclipse review – W1A creator’s dark comedy about matters of life and death in Devon
Minerva theatre, ChichesterJohn Morton’s debut as a playwright is a finely crafted family drama with shades of Alan AyckbournAs a TV writer-director, John Morton specialises in the sort of English talk that either means nothing at all or something completely different from what was said. In the sitcoms Twenty Twelve, W1A and currently Twenty Twenty Six, the hesitations, repetitions and desperate metaphors – in conversations that sound improvised but are precisel…
15 May 2026, 3:00 pm
Underdogs Chelsea have shot at glory at end of season of disruption
A defiant performance against Manchester City could deliver silverware in a year in which the club has already sacked two head coachesChelsea fared well as underdogs in their most recent outing in a final. They surprised Paris Saint-Germain in last summer’s Club World Cup, racing into an unassailable 3-0 lead by half-time and disrupting the European champions thanks to a clever tactical approach from Enzo Maresca.Perhaps there will be more of the same at Wembley.
15 May 2026, 3:00 pm
Spotify Debuts New Logo: A Disco Ball to Celebrate Its ‘Party of the Year(s)’
Spotify users who updated their mobile app this week saw something new and unexpected: a new icon on their phones that’s a shimmering green 3D disco ball. Spotify has been a bit coy about what the new icon means, responding from its official main account on X to a post about the new logo: “isn’t […]…
15 May 2026, 3:00 pm
Bill To Block Publishers From Killing Online Games Advances In California
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A bill focused on maintaining long-term playable access to online games has passed out of the California Assembly's appropriations committee, setting up a floor vote by the full legislative body. The advancement is a major win for Stop Killing Games' grassroots game preservation movement and comes over the objections of industry lobbyists at the Entertainment Software Association. California's Protect Our Games…
15 May 2026, 3:00 pm
Mercedes Won't Sell An Armored S-Class To Just Anyone: 'What Is The Need?'
If you want the armored version of the Mercedes S-Class, good luck getting one…
15 May 2026, 3:00 pm
‘Karma’ Review: Marion Cotillard Goes Through Hell in a Juicy Cult-Themed Melodrama That’s Relevant Despite Its Contrivances
Cotillard’s now-ex-husband Guillaume Canet directs her in this dark thriller that premiered out of competition at Cannes.
15 May 2026, 3:00 pm
‘Outlander’ Series Finale: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan and EP on Celebrating the Final Sex Scene, That Callback to the Pilot and What the Ending Means: ‘That Door Was Never Going to Be Closed’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “And the World Was All Around Us,” the series finale of “Outlander,” now streaming on Starz. Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan don’t know what to make of that final shot of the “Outlander.” But they know what they were feeling in the moment as they filmed it nearly […]…
15 May 2026, 2:59 pm
Ukrainian man denies role in Starmer arson plot, court hears
Petro Pochynok is on trial along with two others for allegedly plotting to set fire to a car and two houses linked to the prime minister.
15 May 2026, 2:58 pm
Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire, U.S. State Department says
A shaky truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon had been due to end on Sunday.
15 May 2026, 2:55 pm
Baum School of Art auction will feature 500 works during centennial celebration
The Baum School of Art will hold its 41st annual art auction this month as part of the school’s centennial celebration.
15 May 2026, 2:55 pm
The Trump-Xi summit was a battle of two waning superpowers
The post The Trump-Xi summit was a battle of two waning superpowers appeared first on spiked.
15 May 2026, 2:54 pm
Connor Storrie Guest Stars in ‘For All Mankind:’ Here’s How to Stream the Apple TV Show Online for Free
Storrie appears in episode eight of 'For All Mankind's' fifth season, playing a Russian special forces soldier in the space race-inspired show.
15 May 2026, 2:52 pm
Trump announces ‘Garden of American Heroes’ project in D.C.
President Donald Trump said Friday that wants to build the National Garden of American Heroes statue garden in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C.
15 May 2026, 2:49 pm
Executions Surge in Iran Since Ceasefire
New York Times: “Iran has executed four prisoners this week on charges that include espionage and terrorism, according to Iranian news media, the latest in what rights groups say is a rapid escalation in the government’s use of the death penalty.” “Iran has long been one of the world’s most frequent users of capital punishment. Yet the pace of sentencing and hangings appears to have surged over the last two months, amid the war with the United States and I…
15 May 2026, 2:49 pm
WHO confirms 10 global hantavirus cases, Hondius crew remain symptom-free
World Health Organization has reiterated that the risk of hantavirus spreading is 'low'.
15 May 2026, 2:47 pm
Trump Waffles on $14 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan
President Trump said he’s unsure whether he would greenlight a planned $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan after discussing arms sales in “great detail” with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Axios reports. …
15 May 2026, 2:47 pm
'Necessary remedy': Walmart employee arrested for protesting ICE cites Cannon ruling in Trump case to try to get charges dismissed after prosecutor is disqualified
Inset left: Adrian Martinez (U.S. Department of Justice). Inset right: U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida). Background: An aerial view of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., on Aug. 31, 2022 (AP Photo/Steve Helber/File). A former Walmart employee arrested for protesting an immigration roundup in California has filed a motion to dismiss his federal indictment by favorably citing…
15 May 2026, 2:47 pm
Trump Admin Scrambles to Delete TikTok After Xi Jinping Misspelling Blunder Surfaces During China Summit
The Trump administration was forced into damage control after a White House TikTok post misspelt Chinese President Xi Jinping's name during a sensitive China summit, prompting the video's deletion. The post was taken down after the error drew attention online. Related Articles Trump Praises Physical Appearance of Xi Jinping, Claims Chinese Leader is Perfect for a Hollywood Movie RolePresident Xi's 'Declining Nation' Dig Was Meant For Biden, Not Me, Trump ClaimsDonal…
15 May 2026, 2:46 pm
How team Burnham finally cleared the first of many hurdles on route to Westminster
At one stage the northern mayor looked to be locked out of parliament, again, but he is still only one step along the road to his No 10 ambitionsFor weeks, Andy Burnham’s supporters had told MPs to “hold the line”, that he had a seat in parliament in his sights and that he would be a contender in any leadership contest. That was never the full truth.His path to No 10 – if he makes it – is littered with more failed attempts than almost any other politician.
15 May 2026, 2:46 pm
Demonstrations to Sweep the South Over Redistricting
Axios: “A wave of voting rights battles and GOP redistricting fights is triggering a coordinated response across the South, with organizers preparing a ‘Summer of Action’ campaign with marches that start this weekend.” “Organizers say the fight over congressional maps, voting access and political representation is accelerating in real time as states redraw political power ahead of November’s midterms and the 2028 general election.”…
15 May 2026, 2:46 pm
FBI offers $200K reward in search for ex-Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist accused of spying for Iran, who defected to the country nearly a decade ago.
15 May 2026, 2:45 pm
Blind Item #13
Speaking of plastic surgeons, this barely there celebrity offspring needed one after her boyfriend broke her nose when he punched her.
15 May 2026, 2:43 pm
First Tren de Aragua gang member extradited to US on historic terrorism charges appears before Houston judge
Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, an alleged senior leader of the Venezuelan Tren de Argua (TdA) gang, appeared before a judge in Houston Friday following extradition from Colombia in a historic first for cartel prosecutions.Martinez Flores, also known as Chuqui, was allegedly part of TdA's "inner circle," according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). He is the first alleged TdA member extradited to the U.S. on terrorism-related charges since the gang was designate…
15 May 2026, 2:43 pm
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
15 May 2026, 2:42 pm
When is the Makerfield by-election? Likely date revealed as Andy Burnham's No10 push faces crunch test
The Makerfield by-election is expected to take place on June 18, giving Andy Burnham just 34 days to prepare for his potential return to Westminster.Voters in the Greater Manchester constituency will go to the polls after ex-minister Josh Simons announced he was stepping down as the MP for Makerfield.Mr Simons, who was once a staunch supporter of Sir Keir Starmer, made clear his decision was intended to assist Mr Burnham's leadership ambitions. He said: "I am standi…
15 May 2026, 2:40 pm
The Surprising Divide Over What Counts as True
Maria and Peter are students and meet up for a late dinner. Peter asks Maria whether Tom is at the party that they intend to go to after dinner. Maria answers that Tom is at the party. After all, Tom had told her that he would be at the party. When they arrive at the party, it turns out that Tom had changed his plans, and is not at the party. This was the scenario posed to research participants in a new study by a team of European researchers. They were then asked:…
15 May 2026, 2:40 pm
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Russian drone attacks on Kyiv, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Trump in Beijing and a mural of Lamine Yamal – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...
15 May 2026, 2:40 pm
Canada’s Carney travels to Alberta as separatists face legal setback
Trip comes as court rules separatists did not follow proper procedure in collecting referendum signatures.
15 May 2026, 2:39 pm
Body of missing Hammonton man found in Delaware park
Delaware state troopers found the body of Lizandro Guizar Sartiaguin in Fox Point State Park on April 24. The 27-year-old immigrant had been missing from his home in Hammonton since Feb. 27. His cause of death is unknown.
15 May 2026, 2:38 pm
A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion
Opened in 1916, Cobbs Creek welcomed golfers of all backgrounds. Women could play at Cobbs Creek before they were eligible to vote. And, while very few golf courses were open to Blacks, there was no segregation at the course.
15 May 2026, 2:37 pm
Aluminium OS: Google’s ‘Android for PC’ OS for Googlebooks
The high level pitch from Google’s official Aluminium OS website (note the British spelling): Aluminium OS — internally codenamed ALOS — is Google’s entirely new Android-based operating system built specifically for laptops and desktop computers. I like the name and wish they’d stick with it. But The Verge reported this week — re: Google’s Googlebook teaser announcement — that Peter Du of Google’s global communications team to…
15 May 2026, 2:36 pm
Donald Trump brokers 45-day Israeli-Lebanon ceasefire in major breakthrough
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire declared last month by Donald Trump, according to the US State Department.The US President brokered Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington over the past 48 hours, which was described as "highly productive", with negotiations to reconvene on June 2 and June 3.State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott said: "The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days ⁠to enable further progres…
15 May 2026, 2:36 pm
Trump Refuses to Commit to Defending Taiwan After Xi Raises It Directly at Beijing Summit
Donald Trump declined to say whether the United States would defend Taiwan if China attacked, after Chinese President Xi Jinping raised the question directly during their two-day summit in Beijing. Related Articles Trump Praises Physical Appearance of Xi Jinping, Claims Chinese Leader is Perfect for a Hollywood Movie RoleHantavirus Outbreak Update: Three Dead On Cruise As Deadly Andes Strain Triggers UK Quarantine RulesFired FBI Official Claims Kash Patel Asked if H…
15 May 2026, 2:36 pm
NFL's Los Angeles Chargers Reveal 2026 Schedule Using Halo
NFL teams have been coming up with creative ways to announce their season schedules in recent years, from using memes to parodies to celebrities. For 2026, the Los Angeles Chargers have turned to Halo in order to tell everyone who they'll be playing in the upcoming season.The team posted a six-minute video, whose introduction notes that the Chargers got permission from Microsoft and that they didn't use any actual gameplay footage. It's modeled after a multiplayer s…
15 May 2026, 2:36 pm
Democrats Have ‘Break-the-Glass’ Plan for California
“Gavin Newsom said he’s confident at least one Democrat will advance from California’s June gubernatorial primary, hinting at a ‘break-the-glass’ contingency plan as he declined — yet again — to endorse in the race,” Politico reports.  Newsom “alluded to behind-the-scenes efforts to rally people. He did not specify his activities, but the Democratic Governors Association recently began sending mail highlighting Republican Steve Hilton as a fierce…
15 May 2026, 2:35 pm
Man hit by van in Birmingham after residents take down union flags put up by anti-migrant group
Police investigate incident on Thursday evening after witness claims seeing Raise the Colours logo on side of vehiclePolice are investigating an incident where a man was run over by a van after a group of people were taking down union flags put up by Raise the Colours in Birmingham.A man, in his 30s, suffered a broken leg that required surgery. He remains in hospital after the incident on Thursday evening in Stirchley, police said. Continue reading...
15 May 2026, 2:35 pm
MAGA Favorite Breaks With Trump By Supporting Thomas Massie
Republican Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert endorsed Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie Friday despite President Donald Trump’s efforts to primary challenge him. Trump launched an aggressive effort to unseat Massie by endorsing his opponent, Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, and has harshly criticized Massie over his criticisms of the Iran war, his opposition of the big, beautiful bill and his push to release the files surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. Four days before Massie’s…
15 May 2026, 2:34 pm
NHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
The victims affected by the data breach were not told for nearly two years.
15 May 2026, 2:33 pm
Can Eurovision survive the biggest crisis in its history?
When it began 70 years ago, the idea behind the Eurovision Song Contest was to unite people through music. But the run-up to this year’s extravaganza has been mired in controversy, with protests and five countries boycotting the event over Israel’s participation. And some are asking if the world’s biggest singing competition will survive the storm.
15 May 2026, 2:33 pm
National Park Service urges visitors to be 'bear aware' as activity increases
The National Park Service is urging visitors to take extra precautions while exploring the outdoors due to increased bear activity, including staying alert, securing food, and knowing what to do before entering bear country.
15 May 2026, 2:31 pm
Burnham changed London-centric nature of politics in Manchester – political commentator
We spoke to Neal Lawson, a political commentator who’s close to Andy Burnham and is the co-founder and director of the cross-party pressure group Compass.
15 May 2026, 2:31 pm
‘Strong opponents make for even stronger leaders’ – Labour MP on leadership race
We spoke to Joe Morris, the Labour MP for Hexham, and a Wes Streeting supporter. He quit his role as a ministerial aide earlier this week and called for the Prime Minister to resign. We asked him if Wes Streeting should go and campaign for Andy Burnham in Makerfield.
15 May 2026, 2:31 pm
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as one ship is seized and another is sunk
It wasn't immediately clear who was behind these incidents, but they happened as a senior Iranian official reiterated his country's claim of control over the waterway and another said it had a right to seize oil tankers connected to the U.S.
15 May 2026, 2:30 pm
Makerfield: What voters think of Andy Burnham
The question of who the next Prime Minister will be could lie in the hands of voters in the soon-to-be vacated Makerfield seat. Just last week they were being urged to vote for Reform UK in the local elections, to get Sir Keir Starmer out. Now, with Andy Burnham cleared to run, voting for Labour in the by-election could have the same effect. We went to the Greater Manchester constituency to see what people there are making of it all.
15 May 2026, 2:30 pm
Mod this IKEA Lamp into Smart Lighting For Not A Lot
The IKEA SKAFTSÄRV is an economical LED accent lamp, but while highly affordable it has only fixed lighting options. [simoneluconi] shows how it can easily be turned into a fully-configurable, WLED-connected, WiFi-enabled RGB lamp with little more than an ESP32-based board. A thirty-LED lamp with integrated diffusor and stand can be had for surprisingly cheap. Add an equally-economical ESP32 board and it becomes a whole lot more. To do this, the control board of th…
15 May 2026, 2:30 pm
Andy Burnham cleared for by-election – but can he beat Reform?
The markets are apparently less enthusiastic about Andy Burnham running than Labour MPs. Stocks and sterling are down, and government borrowing costs are up. But Labour’s ruling body has now cleared the way for the Greater Manchester mayor to contest the Makerfield by-election. And Wes Streeting has backed him to win there, even as his own allies said he intends to stand in any leadership race.