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ESPNYoung WTA players form friendships while competing at French Open
Several players in their late teens and early twenties describe maintaining social ties on tour. They say the relationships provide support during long stretches away from home.
Washington ExaminerJustice Department to Review Letter on Washington Nationals and Pitcher
The Justice Department said it received a letter from Rep. Lauren Boebert and will evaluate next steps regarding allegations involving the Washington Nationals. The team denied the claims and said an employee's recorded comments do not reflect its policies.
Washington ExaminerAdministration Selects New Border Patrol Chief After Two-Week Search
The Trump administration completed a two-week search for a new U.S. Border Patrol chief. Officials selected a 26-year agent currently serving as chief patrol agent of the northwestern region.
revolver.newsArlington Police Arrest Man on Sexual Battery Charge
Arlington County police arrested a 25-year-old man on May 25 after a reported May 22 incident in a parking garage stairwell. The man had been the subject of an immigration detainer issued by ICE in April 2025.
New York PostBurning Man Organizers Seek $30,000 to Rebuild Orgy Dome for 2026
The nonprofit Consensuality Inc. launched a GoFundMe campaign after high winds damaged the structure at the 2025 festival. The dome has operated for more than 20 years and draws roughly 10 percent of attendees.
timesofindia.indiatimes.comIndia's foreign exchange reserves reach lowest level in over one year
India's foreign exchange reserves declined to $651.5 billion in the week ending May 23. The central bank intervened in currency markets during the same period.
New York PostLos Angeles home prices stay near $956,000 despite population loss
Los Angeles lost 10,000 residents last year while the county lost 64,000. Average home values remain at $956,465 after a 1.2 percent annual decline.
CBS SportsMLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks Released for Friday, May 29
SportsLine analyst Mike McClure released daily fantasy baseball lineup recommendations for the 15-game MLB schedule on Friday, May 29. The advice covers DraftKings and FanDuel pricing for multiple players.
entrepreneur.comA $500,000 Immediate Annuity Pays $2,650 to $3,258 Monthly Depending on Age and Coverage
A single-premium immediate annuity converts a lump sum into lifetime monthly payments from an insurer. Current rates for a 65-year-old buyer range from roughly $2,950 to $3,258 per month for an individual or $2,650 to $2,900 for joint coverage.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comCardinals Plan to Give Carson Beck Starts This Season
The team intends to evaluate the third-round draft pick during the regular season. Officials expect either of two veterans to open the year at quarterback.
bbc.co.ukChelsea Forward Nicolas Jackson to Return from Bayern Munich Loan
The 24-year-old Senegal striker will return to Stamford Bridge this summer after a loan spell at Bayern Munich. Chelsea plans to let incoming manager Xabi Alonso assess Jackson before the new season.
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Leads U.S. Cities in Dog Attacks on Postal Workers
Los Angeles recorded 70 dog attacks on U.S. Postal Service employees last year, the highest total among U.S. cities for the third consecutive year. California led all states with 673 incidents.
Defense NewsNavy Plans Test of Aircraft Carrier Power for Naval Station Norfolk
The U.S. Navy will conduct a pilot test this year to supply electricity from a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Naval Station Norfolk. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed the plan during a May 14 congressional hearing.
Fox NewsOutKick Host Dan Dakich Criticizes Media Coverage of Caitlin Clark
Dan Dakich responded on his OutKick show to comments by former ESPN host Cari Champion about Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark. Dakich said Champion's remarks fit a pattern of race-based complaints about White athletes.
The IndependentGrocery prices rose 2.9 percent in April according to Labor Department data
A social media post listed price drops for nine specific grocery items. Government figures show overall grocery costs increased nearly 3 percent from a year earlier.
cnbc.comClorox Chair and CEO Linda Rendle to Step Down
Linda Rendle will leave the chief executive role at Clorox after six years. The company said the departure is for health reasons and that she will serve in an advisory capacity during the transition.
benzinga.comVietnam Clears Graves for Trump Organization Project in Hung Yen Province
Farmers in Hung Yen province are exhuming family graves to make way for a $1.5 billion Trump Organization development that includes hotels, villas and a golf course. The project, approved last year, has drawn local resistance over compensation levels and relocation of remains.
crowdfundinsider.comDeutsche Bank raises 10-year Treasury yield forecast for year-end
Interest-rate strategists at Deutsche Bank increased their projection for the 10-year Treasury yield through December. The adjustment reflects updated market assumptions.
theweek.comSeattle Mayor Announces Plan to Add 1,000 Shelter Beds by Year-End
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a plan to add 1,000 new shelter beds by the end of the year. The announcement coincided with the resignation of her senior advisor on homelessness.
asiaone.comIran and U.S. Reach Political Understanding but No Final Deal
A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Tehran and Washington have reached a political understanding on several issues, though the agreement has not yet been finalised. Iran's foreign ministry separately stated that no deal has been completed.
The GuardianWHO Chief Visits DRC as Ebola Death Rate Reaches 30-50%
World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support containment of a new Ebola outbreak. The agency revised the death rate to 30-50% based on confirmed cases and recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected d…
espn.co.ukTurkish Player Retires After Tripping Over French Open Advertising Board
Zeynep Sönmez retired from her women's doubles match at the French Open on Friday after tripping over a courtside advertising board. She sustained minor injuries and called for the boards to be removed.
South China Morning PostManchester Court Sentences Two Men to Prison After 139 mph Crash Kills Driver
A Manchester Crown Court judge sentenced driver Uways Hussain and passenger Usmon Mahmood to prison terms after a March crash in which their car reached 139 mph in a 30 mph zone. The collision killed 50-year-old Sylvester Abayomi.
New York PostBlue Origin rocket explodes during Florida test
A New Glenn rocket was destroyed in a prelaunch test on Florida's space coast. The company said no personnel were injured and pledged to rebuild.
indianexpress.comCharity GoodVision expands low-cost eye care in India
GoodVision provides affordable eye care services to people in India. Vegetable seller Tofan Jena is among those who have received assistance from the organization.
westernjournal.comGreek National Charged in UK With Aiding Iran-Linked Intelligence Service
A 46-year-old Greek man living in Germany was charged under the UK National Security Act with assisting an intelligence service believed to be Iran by targeting a journalist at Iran International.
citizen.co.zaGreek National Charged With Assisting Intelligence Service Linked to Iran
A 46-year-old Greek man living in Germany was charged under the UK National Security Act for allegedly helping an intelligence service believed to be Iran. The case centers on the targeting of a journalist employed by Iran International.
thehindubusinessline.comWintermute Begins Quoting Markets on Event Contracts
Wintermute, a London-based trading firm handling over $3.5 trillion in annual volume, announced it will provide liquidity on event contracts. The move follows growth in prediction market volume to $60 billion this year.
New York PostKRON4 Anchor James Fletcher Absent After Son's Paralysis
James Fletcher, a KRON4 Morning News anchor since 2002, said his 23-year-old son Collin was paralyzed from the waist down after a sudden neurological crisis earlier this month. The family launched a GoFundMe to address medical debt and ongoing care costs.
ecns.cnClinically Dead Man Receives Pig Liver and Two Kidneys in First Multi-Organ Xenotransplant
A 53-year-old man declared brain-dead received a genetically modified pig liver and two kidneys. The organs functioned for nearly five days before early rejection signs appeared.
BbcCanadian Man Pleads Guilty to 14 Counts of Aiding Suicide
A 60-year-old Ontario man admitted in court Friday to selling toxic chemicals online that were used in suicides. Prosecutors withdrew murder charges as part of the plea agreement.
manilatimes.netMining acquisition faces delays over Mali operations
A proposed $4 billion mining deal has encountered delays. The target company's largest operation is located in Mali, where authorities have detained foreign executives in recent years.
ecns.cnGerman Chemical Lobby Sees No Recovery in 2026
The German chemical industry association VCI stated that sector output will not rebound this year. It cited ongoing effects from the Middle East conflict and weak demand.
CnbcDell Raises Full-Year Guidance, Shares Rise
Dell reported higher full-year guidance, sending its shares higher. CNBC covered the move and noted effects on related technology stocks.
blackenterprise.comFormer NBA player Terry Rozier faces new federal sports-bribery charges
Federal prosecutors filed additional charges against former NBA player Terry Rozier for sports bribery and honest-services wire fraud conspiracy. The case is part of a larger sports-betting investigation involving the league.
citizen.co.zaCompany Spent $500 Million on Claude AI After Omitting Spending Limits
An unnamed company incurred a $500 million bill for Claude AI usage in a single month. The expense resulted from the absence of spending caps on employee accounts.
winnipegfreepress.comOntario Police Charge Two Men With Human Trafficking in Niagara Region
Niagara Regional Police arrested a 29-year-old St. Catharines man on Thursday and a 26-year-old London man on May 26. Both face charges related to trafficking a woman.
nationalpost.comCIA Employee Trial Delayed After Gold Theft Accusation
A former senior CIA employee remains in custody after a federal judge postponed his initial court appearance. Prosecutors allege he removed 303 gold bars and foreign currency from agency premises.
The IndependentWoman Travels to Turkey for Liver Transplant After NHS Denial
A 31-year-old woman with bile duct cancer was denied a liver transplant on the NHS and is seeking the procedure in Turkey. The couple launched a fundraiser to cover the £200,000 cost.
thehindu.comVictoria Child Protection Places Baby With Childcare Worker for Weekend Care
A Melbourne childcare worker agreed to take in an infant removed from her mother after a court order last year. The arrangement has continued for more than six months amid reported delays in support services.
yardbarker.comMLB Power Rankings Show Shifts After Week 9 of 2026 Season
Rankings released two months into the season note consistency at the top and new movement within the top 10. One American League team reached its highest position of the year.
nationalpost.comDjokovic Defeats Royer in Four Sets at French Open
Novak Djokovic defeated Valentin Royer 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3 in a match that lasted three hours and 44 minutes. The contest took place on a day when temperatures exceeded 90 degrees Fahrenheit at Roland Garros.
espn.co.ukU.S. Open to Add Qualifying Round for Mixed Doubles
The U.S. Open will hold an eight-team qualifying event on August 24 for the final two spots in its 16-team mixed doubles draw. The change follows criticism that last year's format favored singles players over doubles specialists.
Hong Kong Leader Meets Lawmakers on Five-Year Plan
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu held closed-door talks with lawmakers on Friday to review proposals for the city’s first five-year development plan. The plan is scheduled for public consultation in early June and final announcement by year-end.
dailywire.comU.S. Housing Market Enters Fourth Year of Slow Sales
Existing-home sales remain near multi-decade lows as elevated mortgage rates continue to limit transactions. Real-estate agents report mounting financial pressure after three years of subdued volume.
citizen.co.zaDell Reports 88% Revenue Increase, AI Server Sales Rise 757%
Dell Technologies posted first-quarter revenue growth of nearly 88% year over year. AI server revenue reached $16.1 billion, up 757% from the prior year.
South China Morning PostHong Kong Court Jails Two Footballers and Betting Agent in Match-Fixing Case
A Hong Kong court sentenced former Under-23 player Brian Fok, Brazilian player Luciano Silva da Silva and betting agent Waheed Mohammad to prison terms of up to 17 months. The three were convicted on five charges connected to a police operation that arrested 23 people for suspect…
nbcnews.comSouth Africa Inquiry Receives Court Challenge Over Subpoena Timing
Former president Thabo Mbeki filed an urgent application in the Gauteng High Court to suspend a summons to appear before an inquiry examining delayed Truth and Reconciliation Commission prosecutions. The application cites a pending Constitutional Court ruling on the inquiry chair…
YonhapSeoul Completes Demolition of Collapsed Seosomun Overpass
City crews finished removing the remaining structure of the Seosomun Overpass on Friday evening, 79 hours after a partial collapse. The Gyeongui Line railway, closed since Tuesday, is scheduled to reopen Saturday morning.
consequenceofsound.netFlorida Woman Charged With Manslaughter After Dogs Kill Dog Walker
Linda Cutler, 29, was arrested in Melbourne, Florida, a week after her two dogs attacked and killed dog walker Jodi Cowan. Authorities said Cutler feigned a heart attack during the arrest and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
dutchnews.nlLuke Littler Wins Premier League Darts After Near-Withdrawal
The 19-year-old player defeated opponents to claim the title and later said he had considered quitting earlier in the season. He also noted receiving boos at multiple events this year.
indianexpress.comSea Cucumber Tube Feet Survive Over Three Years After Detachment
A Ph.D. student described how detached tube feet from the sea cucumber Psolus fabricii remained intact in seawater for more than three years. The observation contrasts with the rapid decomposition of lizard tails after they detach.
nypost.comTexas Prisons Ban Hardback and Used Books After Drug Tests
Texas prison officials implemented a new policy in April restricting hardback and used books sent to inmates. The change follows tests that found synthetic drugs on 385 books last year.
ForbesSeveral Top-Seeded Players Exit Early at 2026 French Open
Jannik Sinner, Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina, Ben Shelton and Daniil Medvedev were eliminated in the early rounds of the 2026 French Open. The tournament is taking place on clay courts in Paris.
medium.comElectric Vehicle Share of Global Car Sales Rose from 4% in 2020 to 25% in 2025
Electric vehicle sales increased from 4 percent of the global total in 2020 to 25 percent in 2025. The share is projected to reach nearly 30 percent this year and about 50 percent by 2035 without additional policy changes.
upi.comBrowns offensive coordinator outlines new OTA practice rules
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken discussed new rules for organized team activities during a press conference. The comments focused on player development expectations rather than the quarterback competition.
espn.co.ukAgent Says No Possibility of Klopp Managing Al-Ittihad This Year
Jürgen Klopp's agent stated there is no possibility of the former Liverpool manager taking charge at Al-Ittihad this year. The comment was made to a sports media outlet.
sportsnet.caEuropean Players Sign With WNBA Teams
Expansion teams and new salary terms in the collective bargaining agreement have increased the number of European players in the WNBA this season. The league has not previously recorded this level of European participation.
yardbarker.comJets Players Cite Knicks Success as Model for Franchise
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson and head coach Aaron Glenn have expressed interest in following the New York Knicks' recent achievements. The Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
South China Morning PostHiker Found Dead After Two-Day Search on Lantau Island
A 51-year-old man went missing while hiking on Lantau Island and was found dead on Friday. Police and firefighters conducted the search after his wife reported him missing on Thursday.