President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, May 19, in an attempt to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The call, set for 10 a.m. EST, follows the first direct peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in over three years, held last week in […]
People who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds in Nebraska will not be able to use those benefits to buy soda or energy drinks starting in 2026. While federal efforts are centered around limiting access to sugary foods, others contend there could be unintended consequences. The approval makes Nebraska the first to receive such […]
As Sean “Diddy” Combs faces federal charges for sex trafficking and racketeering, controversy is brewing beyond the courtroom. Alleged protestors outside the New York courthouse claim they were offered cash to wear shirts that say “Free Diddy” or “Free Puff.” Journalist Emilie Hagen, who’s been covering the trial, shared a video on Instagram of a […]
Dignitaries from around the globe are expected to attend the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo on Sunday, May 18. The Vatican said a quarter of 1 million people are expected to pack into St. Peter’s Square for the event. U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among the expected dignitaries. […]
President Donald Trump announced Saturday, May 17, via his social media platform, Truth Social, that he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin by telephone at 10 a.m. Monday, May 19, to discuss “stopping the ‘bloodbath’” between Russia and Ukraine. Trump added that he will then speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and that together, they […]
One person was killed during a shooting Friday, May 16 at a gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, and at least three other people were injured. The suspect was shot by police and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said in a press release that they responded to reports of shots […]
Authorities named a suspect in the deadly explosion that happened at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, on Saturday, May 17. An FBI official said at a news conference on Sunday, May 18, that the bureau is “fairly confident” that 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus is their primary suspect. Bartkus, a Twentynine Palms resident, allegedly carried […]
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) undertook “extensive ground operations” in Gaza on Saturday night, May 17, into Sunday, marking an escalation of its newly launched Operation Gideon’s Chariots that’s targeting the territory’s north and south. Meanwhile, more than 130 people were killed in overnight airstrikes, as indirect ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel continued into […]
More than 200,000 people packed into St. Peter’s Square for Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration Mass on Sunday, May 18, with world leaders and representatives from various faiths present, according to the Holy See. The 267th pontiff arrived at the Vatican in the popemobile, greeted by cheers and chants of “Viva il Papa” as he toured […]
Two people died and 19 were injured after a Mexican navy tall ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on X. The New York Fire Department said it received a call that the boat, called the Cuauhtémoc, struck the Brooklyn Bridge at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, May 17. There were […]
