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LiveIran War

U.S. launches fresh airstrikes on Iranian missile launch sites and mine-laying boats around the Strait of Hormuz

<p>Construction work has started at the White House for the UFC ring to celebrate President Donald Trump’s birthday</p>

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Construction work has started at the White House for the UFC ring to celebrate Trump’s birthday

<p>Surfers walk out of the waters at Ocean Beach in San Diego, California, in August 202. This summer season expected to be the longest of the next decade</p>

NEWS

Endless summer? This season will be the longest in the coming decade, forecasters say

<p>Arizona mom Ochra Manakaja has been accused of killing her 6-month-old son — and leaving his body in a freezer for weeks</p>

CRIME

Mom accused of killing her 6-month-old son and hiding his body in a freezer for weeks

<p>Elizabeth Warren has emerged as a key endorsement in Democratic party primaries</p>

POLITICS

Democrats eyeing 2028 bids are turning to a progressive flagbearer to strengthen their left-wing credentials

<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom has lambasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sharing a video of Army Blackhawk helicopters flying above race cars at the Indy 500</p>

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Newsom lambasts Hegseth for sharing video of Army Blackhawk helicopters flying with Indy 500

<p>Nearly two dozen gray whales have already died of strandings this year on Northwest beaches</p>

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Nearly two dozen gray whales have already died of strandings this year on Northwest beaches

<p>JetBlue will cut ‘underperforming’ flights in New England and create more routes out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to a report</p>

Travel

JetBlue announces plans to cut ‘underperforming routes’ to focus on Florida

<p>Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has been accused of ignoring survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, who have accused the Justice Department of forcing them to compel investigators to act despite their well-documented claims</p>

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Rep rips Trump’s DOJ for ‘taking good care of Maxwell’ while ignoring Epstein victims

News

Catastrophic explosion risk is over at chemical tank in California but evacuations remain

<p>Roughly 00 people inside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey on hunger strike over allegedly inhumane conditions and lack of access to legal counsel, according to advocates</p>

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Hundreds of ICE detainees in New Jersey on hunger strike over ‘unsafe, inhumane and unconstitutional’ conditions

<p>One of the main stars of Off Campus’ will not return for season two </p>

The Off Campus star who won’t return for season 2

<p>Several large parcels of land near Candlestick Point in San Francisco recently sold for just $250 — but the land is completely underwater</p>

News

Large lot in San Francisco sells for just $250 - but it’s completely underwater

<p>Construction on George Floyd Square is set to begin in two weeks as Minneapolis revamps the memorial site six years after his murder</p>

News

Work set to begin on George Floyd Square as city revamps memorial site six years after his murder

A massive 20-mile fish kill was spotted in a river along Atlanta on Friday

News

Massive fish kill that stretched 20-miles along river outside of Atlanta being investigated

<p>The judge said the court found Franco had also been the target of extortion and blackmail by the minor’s mother</p>

Sport

Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case but will not serve prison sentence

<p>Beef prices are rising so fast that some of the most famed BBQ joints in Texas have been forced to shutter or are facing imminent closure, owners warned</p>

News

Beef prices are rising so fast some famed Texas BBQ joints are closing

<p>The owner of Knoebels in Pennsylvania says he will never charge admission into the park, which celebrates its 00th year in operation this summer</p>

News

Owner of popular Pennsylvania amusement park turning 00 had to ‘pinky swear’ to never charge admission

<p>A sign stands outside a South Carolina Department of Public Health Mobile Health Unit in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in February. Researchers say they’ve developed a new antiviral drug candidate to help treat infections and other viral illnesses</p>

News

This new drug candidate is effective against measles and other viruses, researchers say

Inside Politics

<p>President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has hit its highest mark ever - besting the mark after January 6</p>

Politics

Donald Trump’s disapproval rating hits its highest mark ever amid Iran war and rising prices, polling group says

<p>Only four in ten Americans believe that Trump has the mental sharpness to be president, according to a Washington Post/Ipsos poll</p>

politics

Doubts grow over Trump’s mental fitness, polls find, as president heads for annual medical physical

<p>Republican Rep Thomas Massie is already eyeing a political comeback, days after losing a GOP primary for his Kentucky seat</p>

politics

Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat

Trump spoke briefly about the ongoing war with Iran on Monday at the Memorial Day event in Arlington

Politics

Trump boasts about Iran war success and stays on script during Arlington cemetery Memorial Day event

<p>The Pentagon chose musician Kid Rock to deliver a special message on Memorial Day, when the nation remembers and pays tribute to America’s fallen service members</p>

Pentagon has a special message on Memorial Day...delivered by Kid Rock

<p>The Justice Department says the latest shooting near the White House underscores the ‘national security’ emergency to resume construction of Trump’s proposed ballroom after he demolished the building’s East Wing</p>

Politics

Trump officials rush to court to say Secret Service shooting is why the White House needs a ballroom

<p>Marco Rubio poses with his wife at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India</p>

politics

Did Rubio accidentally call Trump ‘stupid’? Racism question overshadows India visit

<p>UFC CEO Dana White and President Donald Trump, who are pictured at a UFC 6 event in June 2025, are longtime friends</p>

Politics

Dana White says Trump can’t be racist as he was friends with Michael Jackson

Bulletin

<p>The strikes targeted missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz</p>

US says it conducted ‘self-defense’ airstrikes in southern Iran

<p>Another photo taken Monday appears to show two sections of the rig being connected, using the cranes</p>

White House begins building UFC arena for Trump’s birthday celebration

<p>Summer 2026 is set to see more flash floods, derechos and wildfires</p>

Why this summer season will be the longest until 207

<p>Trump’s disapproval rating is now higher than it was after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, according to a polling group</p>

Trump’s disapproval rating surpasses Jan. 6 riot levels, poll finds

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Public health officials and experts have raised concerns about infectious diseases, extreme heat and food safety at this summer's FIFA World Cup

World Cup faces health risks from heat, infectious diseases and food safety, experts say

<p>Robert De Niro earned his second Oscar nomination for his leading performance in 'Taxi Driver' </p>

News

Robert De Niro admits to doubting that one of his most iconic movies would be a success

<p>Krispy Kreme customers may be eligible to receive $,500 as part of a settlement in a class-action lawsuit</p>

News

Krispy Kreme customers can claim up to $,500 payment in $.6 million settlement

<p>Patrick Labyorteaux appeared on two episodes of 'The Love Boat' when he was and 6</p>

News

The Love Boat actor recalls ‘tragic’ on set incident that was ‘one of the worst experiences’

News

Pope Leo warns AI risks accelerating war and threatens humanity in landmark manifesto

<p>Jaclyn Smith is revealing the reason for her youthful appearance at age 80</p>

Charlie’s Angels star Jaclyn Smith issues four-word reason for her youthful appearance at age 80

<p>First responders arrived at the scene at :05am on Sunday morning. </p>

News

At least 9 injured in stampede at annual bike festival in South Carolina

LiveUkraine

Russia warns foreign citizens to leave Kyiv after threatening more revenge attacks

<p>CBS slapped third-party accounts with takedown notices after they shared footage of Stephen Colbert’s surprise return to late night television Friday, before swiftly backtracking on the copyright threats</p>

News

CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert’s public access show appearance after massive backlash

<p>Kate Mansi took over as Kristina Davis, the longtime role played by Lexi Answorth, in 'General Hospital'</p>

Fan-favorite actor departing General Hospital after three years

<p>A passenger of the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, is disinfected on the tarmac at Tenerife Sud airport in the Spanish Canary Islands earlier this month. The world’s top health leader says that the outbreak is ‘stable for now’</p>

HEALTH

Hantavirus ‘stable for now,’ WHO leader says

<p>Douglas Shepp McCain, the adopted son of Senator McCain, has died at the age of 66</p>

News

John McCain’s son Douglas dies aged 66 as stepsister Meghan pays tribute to ‘wonderful man’

<p>Sebastian Stan at the 79th Cannes Film Festival </p>

Sebastian Stan confirms he will play iconic villain in The Batman: Part Two

<p>Jon Favreau’s film opened to the lowest box office in the franchise’s history</p>

News

The Mandalorian and Grogu sets unwanted Star Wars box office record

Product Reviews

<p>I’ve handpicked the best deals to shop today</p>

Memorial Day Sales 2026: Best Deals to Shop Now

What I’d recommend in the Olaplex Memorial Day sale

<p>Our favorite Brooklinen bed sheets have gone on sale</p>

Best Deals in Brooklinen’s Memorial Day Sale 2026

<p>The Wayfair Memorial Day sale is live</p>

Best deals in Wayfair’s Memorial Day sale

Culture

<p>Nicolas Cage at the 'Spider-Noir' world premiere in New York City</p>

Nicolas Cage says Christopher Nolan ‘won’t call me back’

<p>James Hetfield, left, and Kirk Hammett of Metallica perform during the M72 World Tour at the Olympic Stadium</p>

Metallica urge fans to ‘be part of something bigger than the show’

<p>Rylan Clark on 'The Assembly'</p>

Rylan Clark’s shares ‘tough’ experience with ‘cancelled celeb friends’

<p>Drew Carey (left) slammed Spencer Pratt (right), calling him a 'serial scammer' with no 'soul or moral compass'</p>

Drew Carey blasts LA mayoral candidate in expletive-filled rant

Jim Henson Creature Shop

‘Sesame Street’ is pulling back the curtain on Henson’s Creature Shop

<p>Reverend Richard Coles </p>

Reverend Richard Coles admits to breaking law during burials

Lifestyle

<p>Stephen Fry says raising a toast to loved ones on Celebration Day can bring "comfort, connection, and the reminder that we are not alone."</p>

Why Stephen Fry, Prue Leith and Mo Farah are toasting loved ones lost

<p>Elizabeth Smart now competes in bodybuilding competitions</p>

Elizabeth Smart recalls onstage blunder at bodybuilding competition

<p>Barbra Streisand shares update after cancelling Cannes appearance</p>

Barbra Streisand shares update after cancelling Cannes appearance

<p>The full list of 2026 federal holidays has been revealed</p>

Full list of 2026 US federal holidays

<p>Price with her fourth husband Lee Andrews earlier this year</p>

Katie Price says ‘missing’ Lee Andrews owned three phones

<p>‘I have seen so many people with mature skin shy away from foundation as they worry it will make them look older,’ says the beauty mogul </p>

The product Charlotte Tilbury recommends for mature skin has 20% off

Meghan reveals family’s favourite jam in new video

Meghan gives rare insight into Archie and Lilibet’s favorite treats

<p>Blow out: The prospect of entering a new decade can have a powerful impact on the human psyche</p>

Nine-enders: Why our lives change when we finish another decade

Partner content

<p>The Memorial Day weekend is an excellent time to shop </p>

Memorial Day 2026 sales are here – save on jewelry, outdoor furniture and more

Stay connected while traveling to the UK with Nomad eSIM

Sponsored

How Intuit QuickBooks Online harnesses AI to save time and grow your business

<p>The wide range of products are non-GMO, gluten-free and certified C.L.E.A.N. and R.A.W</p>

Sponsored

Embrace everyday wellness with Rainbow Light at iHerb

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US fighter jet shoots down UFO in newly-declassified footage

SpaceX’s Starship V makes fiery ocean landing after debut test flight

Dashcam shows Britney Spears refusing to exit car during DUI arrest

Trump says he will ‘try’ to make his son wedding despite ‘bad timing’

Travel

<p>Portable chargers and power banks are usually allowed on flights, but there are restrictions</p>

Can I take my portable charger on a flight?

Holidaymakers urged to check vital information to save money

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The ultimate guide to Costa Rica, according to a wellness editor

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Scientists discover continent that had been missing for 75 years

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Ancient tunnels built thousands of years ago weren't made by humans, researchers discover

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Steven Bartlett sparks debate after saying drinking two glasses of wine ‘ruined’ his life for three days

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German YouTuber pips local man to win Gloucestershire cheese-rolling contest

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German YouTuber pips local man to win Gloucestershire cheese-rolling contest

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Trump slammed for posting bizarre AI-generated memes threatening Iran

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Megyn Kelly criticises ‘shocking’ corruption in Trump administration

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