Photographer Peter van Agtmael releases 'Look at the U.S.A.' diary of war and home
France 24 describes van Agtmael’s new photo book, which pairs images from his two‑decade coverage of U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with stark snapshots of everyday American life, exploring how overseas conflicts reve...
Shooting at Oklahoma‑Area Lake Leaves at Least 13 Hospitalized
A shooting at a party near Arcadia Lake, close to Oklahoma City, injured at least 13 people who were taken to hospitals. Police are investigating the incident and have not released suspect information. The event has rais...
US Central Command Refutes Iranian Claim of Warship Hit by Missiles
On May 4, U.S. Central Command posted on X that Iranian state media alleged the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a U.S. warship with two missiles. CENTCOM said the claim is false, stating no U.S. vessel was hit. ...
Fairfax County Declares Veterans Day Holiday Amid Limited Observances
The Fairfax County Board announced that, unlike most national holidays, Veterans Day and Columbus Day will not be observed as county holidays. This decision underscores differing local policies on federal holidays. Resid...
Iran Threatens Vessels Accepting U.S. Offer for Strait of Hormuz Escort
Iran announced it would target ships that accept President Trump's proposal for the U.S. military to escort them through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement escalates tensions in the strategic waterway, where previous th...
Nine Tribes File Lawsuit to Halt Graphite Drilling Near Sacred Black Hills Site
Nine Native American tribes from South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska have sued the U.S. federal government to stop exploratory graphite drilling in the Black Hills. The tribes argue the project threatens a site they ...
Birthright Citizenship Debate Extends to Puerto Rico, Highlights Legal Ambiguity
Legal scholars note that the ongoing Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship could have implications for Puerto Rico, where territorial status creates constitutional uncertainties. The analysis argues that a ruling ...
Republican‑Nominated Judges Frequently Side With Liberals, Fueling Court‑Packing Push
A new commentary observes that over the past four decades, Republican‑nominated Supreme Court justices have often aligned with liberal justices, contrary to expectations. The piece argues this trend fuels renewed conserv...
Iran Executes Three Individuals Over Anti‑Government Protest Involvement
Iran has carried out hangings of three people accused of participating in anti‑government protests, according to state media. The executions come amid a sharp increase in arrests and capital punishments since the regiona...
Louisiana lawmakers push map that could eliminate majority-Black districts after SCOTUS ruling
NPR reports that with primaries underway, the Republican-controlled legislature is advancing a congressional redistricting plan that would likely remove districts where Black voters form a majority, aiming to gain an add...
Weakening U.S. Dollar Increases Cost of Everyday Goods and Travel
Economists explain that the recent decline in the U.S. dollar is subtly raising prices for consumer goods, vacations, and groceries. A lower dollar makes imports more expensive and boosts foreign‑currency demand, affecti...
Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship Kills Three, Sickens Three More
Health officials have confirmed a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise liner sailing the Atlantic off Africa. The rare virus has claimed three lives and left at least three other passengers ill. Authorities are ...
PGA Tour Returns to Trump‑Owned Doral Golf Resort After Decade
The PGA Tour held an event at Trump’s Doral resort in Florida, ending a ten‑year hiatus and signaling warmer relations between the league and the former president’s business interests. The move coincides with LIV Golf, a...
Conservative Push to Ban CBDC Triggers Fight Over FISA Extension
Hard‑line conservatives unsuccessfully attempted to pass a measure prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency. The debate is expected to intensify as Congress considers extending the For...
House Dysfunction Seen as GOP Midterm Liability by Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans warned that the House's inability to pass legislation is harming the GOP's image ahead of the 2026 midterms. They argue that continued gridlock could cost Republican candidates votes in November, refle...
Bipartisan bill introduced to curb 'claim sharks' targeting disabled veterans
NPR details a new bipartisan congressional bill that would prohibit companies from using automated dialing systems to harvest personal information from disabled veterans and then charging them for fraudulent services. Th...
Indiana redistricting blocked; donors pour millions into campaign to defeat GOP incumbents
NPR says Republicans stalled the state's redistricting process, prompting a surge of donor money—totaling millions—to support candidates challenging those GOP officeholders in upcoming elections. The article highlights t...
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
BBC reports that Giuliani is in critical condition in hospital, according to his spokesperson. Al Jazeera adds that while his condition is critical, he is reported to be stable. Both outlets cite his spokesman, but diffe...
Selma residents voice outrage after Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act
NPR reports on reactions in Selma, Alabama, where community members expressed anger and concern after the Supreme Court issued a decision that effectively gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, a law born from ...
California, Arizona, Nevada unveil new Colorado River water‑sharing proposal
NPR says the three western states have agreed on a short‑term plan to allocate Colorado River water while long‑term negotiations continue, aiming to address shortages and drought impacts across the basin....