Distrust and violence flare in the Democratic Republic of Congo as false claims spread that the outbreak — and the disease itself — is a hoax. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/26/ebola-conspiracies-are-rampant-outbreak-widens/ Author : Rael Ombuor, Rachel Chason, Lauren Weber Publish date : 2026-05-27 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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There are dirty plays in hockey, and there are the plays beyond that that are just downright despicable.This is one of the latter.The Memorial Cup is underway, pitting the championship teams from the Canadian Hockey League's three leagues — the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League — plus one host team against each other for the namesake trophy.Jordan Tourigny, a defenseman for the QMJHL champion Chicoutimi Sagueneens, was battling for a puck behind the net with Christian Humphreys of the OHL champion Kitchener Rangers.Two other Chicoutimi and an additional Ranger were also battling
A formerly incarcerated writer reflects on how the prison system didn’t foster change, but befriending time did. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/opinion/america-incarceration-prison-time-film.html Author : Marvin Wade and Evan Bode Publish date : 2026-05-27 18:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump, by endorsing challengers of Republican incumbents, is creating lame-duck senators who owe him nothing. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/27/trump-is-creating-lame-duck-republicans-who-dont-owe-him-anything/ Author : Karen Tumulty Publish date : 2026-05-27 14:20:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Lisa Rinna drew a firm line between Hollywood and politics when an interview turned to Spencer Pratt's potential future as the mayor of Los Angeles.Rinna, 62, argued the country has already "done that" when it comes to reality stars crossing into politics.While "The Real Housewives" star explained she wasn't sure who she would be voting for, Rinna revealed she's not interested in seeing another reality TV takeover of public affairs."Not a reality star, though," Rinna told Variety at the American Music Awards on Monday. "I'm sorry. I love him, but we’ve already done that. We’re not going to do that
The Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation orders for two southern cities, indicating that more airstrikes were imminent. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/world/middleeast/israel-hezbollah-lebanon.html Author : Euan Ward Publish date : 2026-05-27 16:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Gerrymandering is breaking American democracy. Here's how other countries solved it. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/05/27/how-escape-gerrymandering-trap-proportional-representation/ Author : Henry Olsen Publish date : 2026-05-27 15:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Jamie Kennedy is calling out Mark Hamill's "crazy" rhetoric against President Donald Trump.During an episode of his podcast, "Hate To Break It To Ya," the comedian addressed the "Star Wars" actor's recent social media blunder in which he posted a photo depicting Trump as deceased with a caption that read "If Only," just days after an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner."That is insane. That is brain rot gone beyond," Kennedy said, adding, "This is nuts. Luke Skywalker has lost it, dude. You're like a big voice in the world, and you're promoting that. Like what
Traders are weighing signals that a more lasting agreement may be within reach against recent flare-ups in hostilities. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/business/oil-gas-price-iran.html Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-05-27 13:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The process breaks down corpses until they become dirt. Now it's an option in Maryland. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/05/27/human-composting-after-death-catches-among-eco-friendly/ Author : Dana Hedgpeth Publish date : 2026-05-27 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A House Democrat drew backlash from across the political spectrum after appearing to soften his criticism of Graham Platner, Democrats’ presumptive Maine Senate nominee.Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., initially sparked outrage on the left when he denounced Platner’s Nazi-linked tattoo and said, "I hope Maine voters agree with me." But after clarifying he was not endorsing Platner’s opponent, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine — while also backing away from his earlier call for Maine voters to oppose Platner — Auchincloss found himself under fire from both sides.Platner has faced mounting scrutiny since disclosing last year that he once had a black skull-and-crossbones tattoo,
Israeli strikes killed at least 31 people in Lebanon on Tuesday, the country’s health ministry said, as Israel intensified attacks against Hezbollah. The fighting cast further doubt on fragile negotiations to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/27/world/iran-war-trump-deal Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-05-27 11:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Wash your hands, preheat the oven and more important steps that aren't in every recipe. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/05/27/5-things-you-should-always-do-even-if-recipe-doesnt-say/ Author : Becky Krystal Publish date : 2026-05-27 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump lashed out at former President Joe Biden late Tuesday after his predecessor sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts tied to the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents."A Crooked Politician!!!" Trump wrote on Truth Social while sharing a Just the News article about Biden’s lawsuit against the DOJ.Biden sued the Justice Department on Tuesday in an effort to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president’s interview with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer that were obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during his classified documents investigation.Biden’s
President Trump’s record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn’s defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/us/politics/texas-runoff-senate-cornyn-paxton.html Author : Shane Goldmacher Publish date : 2026-05-27 07:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The top U.S. diplomat visited the world’s largest democracy in a bid to reverse soured relations over Trump’s tariff agenda and embrace of Pakistan. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/05/26/repair-ties-with-india-rubio-tries-prayers-pageantry/ Author : John Hudson Publish date : 2026-05-26 17:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
On what planet do ICE agents fire tear gas at a United States senator?Um, that would be this planet, I guess.Sen. Andy Kim, a New Jersey Democrat, was trying to play a mediating role between protestors and a hunger strike being conducted at the ICE detention center, Delaney Hall, in Newark.Kim was allowed in only after calling Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a former Senate colleague. Here’s what Kim described on Facebook:"18-year-old high school student crying and saying she just wanted to graduate senior year.""Woman who had a miscarriage and left to manage all on her own.""Mom not allowed to spend
The country has always stood apart from the continent. Then President Trump started threatening Greenland. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/world/iceland-europe-iran-us-strikes.html Author : Katrin Bennhold Publish date : 2026-05-27 04:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The runoff was a test of whether the Democratic Party could successfully distance itself from a left-wing candidate whom leaders called antisemitic. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/27/texas-democrats-reject-house-candidate-who-called-imprisoning-zionists/ Author : Praveena Somasundaram Publish date : 2026-05-27 03:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
All evacuation orders stemming from a hazardous materials incident at a Southern California aerospace facility were lifted Tuesday night, allowing thousands of residents to return home.Officials lifted the final evacuation order for residents in Garden Grove living near a damaged chemical tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems that had previously been at risk of exploding.Authorities said roughly 50,000 people were ordered to evacuate in and around the Orange County city after a tank containing highly flammable methyl methacrylate (MMA) overheated and became compromised."All residents will go home," Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Craig Covey said during a meeting.DISNEYLAND REMAINS
In a three-hour meeting, members of the grocery cooperative voted by a margin of more than 2 to 1 in favor of a boycott. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/nyregion/park-slope-food-coop-boycott.html Author : Liam Stack Publish date : 2026-05-27 03:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The hysteria around artificial intelligence and data centers is growing, but are the public's worst fears warranted? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," James Hohmann, Jason Willick and Dominic Pino debunk the biggest myths about the technology's impacts on jobs and the environment. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/make-it-make-sense/why-data-centers-dont-deserve-so-much-hate/ Author : Publish date : 2026-05-26 20:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Former Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, is poised to secure a comeback bid for Congress after winning a hotly contested Democratic primary Tuesday. Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, in a runoff election for a recently redrawn House seat Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. The victor is almost certain to win the November general election for the deep-blue district. Republicans redrew the Dallas-based seat to make it even more Democratic last year while passing a new congressional map designed to help the GOP flip as many as five seats.The primary contest turned negative as both candidates fought to keep their political careers
The director of Britain’s electronic surveillance agency warns that Russia is only getting more brazen as battlefield losses in Ukraine mount. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/world/europe/britain-gchq-spying-russia.html Author : Adam Goldman Publish date : 2026-05-26 23:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Israel is “deepening its operation” in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/26/lebanon-ceasefire-falters-trump-pushes-iran-deal/ Author : Sammy Westfall, Mohamad El Chamaa, Suzan Haidamous, Lior Soroka, Susannah George Publish date : 2026-05-26 21:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.