The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in Minnesota stemming from Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/us/ice-agent-charges-venezuelan-immigrant.html Author : Ernesto Londoño and Mitch Smith Publish date : 2026-05-18 18:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Potent but refreshing, Wichita garlic salad is so niche that it's not even famous in Kansas. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/05/18/wichita-garlic-salad-is-regional-specialty-worthy-national-attention/ Author : Jed Portman Publish date : 2026-05-18 14:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
"Yellowstone" fans are very excited with "Dutton Ranch."The new "Yellowstone" spinoff from Taylor Sheridan premiered May 15 on Paramount+ after receiving a deafening amount of hype."Dutton Ranch" follows Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser) from Montana for a fresh start in Texas. The first two episodes were electric, and set the stage for an epic season.Ed Harris and Annette Bening are also major members of the series. The former might be the best part through the episodes released so far.TAYLOR SHERIDAN SHOCKS 'YELLOWSTONE' FANS WITH NEW SPINOFF SERIES, PROVIDES VIEWERS WITH DARK RIDENow, as we've discussed many times, "Marshals"
The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump’s demands. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/world/middleeast/trump-iran-war-talks.html Author : Aaron Boxerman Publish date : 2026-05-18 15:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Slow hiring, a shrinking labor force and other factors are contributing to negativity among the nation's workers. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/18/us-job-market-is-stuck-here-what-that-looks-like/ Author : Rachel Lerman, Luis Melgar Publish date : 2026-05-18 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Cape Cod residents are speaking out against plans to place a homeless shelter 150 yards from an elementary school, with some people worried that those inside would be forced outside every morning at the exact same time children are arriving.During the May 6 Barnstable School Committee meeting, members voted to send a letter voicing concern regarding a plan to relocate the St. Joseph’s House homeless shelter in Hyannis, Massachusetts, to a new spot that's a 5-minute walk from a nearby elementary school, according to the Cape Cod Times.Among other issues, residents are concerned that the relocation plan by Housing Assistance
Stocks and bonds wavered after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/business/oil-gas-price-iran-bonds.html Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-05-18 13:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Cali Overs spent her senior year lobbying local, state and federal officials after Homeland Security bought a warehouse near her Arizona high school. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/05/18/student-tries-stop-ice-detention-center-opening-by-her-high-school/ Author : Daniel Wu Publish date : 2026-05-18 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Let's get Monday Screencaps rolling by me saying thank you to the dozens and dozens of you who tagged me, or emailed, the video floating around of the Pizza Hut guy who is trying to bring back Pizza Hut Classics as the norm for the brand.Look, I'm not going to say Screencaps is why CBS News did that segment. What I will take credit for is being very early on the Pizza Hut Classic train. It feels like we were talking about the Classics back in 2022. Then, last year, my family had its first Classic experience in Charlevoix, Michigan.
A team of French and German architects has been selected for the project, which is expected to increase the Paris museum’s capacity by three million visitors a year. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/arts/louvre-expansion-architect.html Author : Mark Landler Publish date : 2026-05-18 10:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
There were no big breakthroughs but also no blunders, and the summit positioned Xi Jinping as a leader at the height of his power seeking global stability. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/17/chinas-xi-got-what-he-wanted-out-summit-with-trump-beijing/ Author : Michelle Lee, Huiyee Chiew, Lyric Li Publish date : 2026-05-17 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
In the world of watch collecting, there's a term for three of the most legendary, historic, accomplished and well-respected brands and manufacturers: The Holy Trinity.The Holy Trinity, otherwise known as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet, and Audemars Piguet, are world-renowned for their heritage, quality, and craftsmanship. And while there are many other high-end companies making exceptionally beautiful watches like A. Lange & Söhne or Breguet, big new releases coming from the Holy Trinity generate more attention than most other brands.Which is why it was so surprising when news broke recently that Audemars Piguet was collaborating with the Swatch
A small number of U.S. citizens have been directly affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the C.D.C. said on Sunday. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/us/ebola-outbreak-congo-uganda-americans-cdc.html Author : Yan Zhuang Publish date : 2026-05-18 08:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
In North Carolina, Jamie Ager is distancing himself from his national party to win a congressional seat. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/16/north-carolina-democratic-farmer-jamie-ager-wants-win-back-rural-voters/ Author : Mariana Alfaro Publish date : 2026-05-16 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris wants to expand the Supreme Court. This is a seriously awful idea. FDR, at the height of his popularity, after winning his first reelection, tried that – and got his head handed to him. The reason for his effort, in 1937, to have as many as 15 justices was to overcome conservative opposition to his blizzard of New Deal programs. HARRIS' 'NO BAD IDEA BRAINSTORM' FOR DEMS INCLUDES PACKING SCOTUS, ELIMINATING ELECTORAL COLLEGESound familiar? Even some Democrats at the time thought this would fatally undermine the independence of the judiciary. Congress refused to approve the bill, even though Roosevelt enjoyed a
The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/business/iran-war-somalia-usaid.html Author : Peter S. Goodman and Finbarr O’Reilly Publish date : 2026-05-18 04:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Dialogue with rivals can be helpful, but plenty of traps lay ahead. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/05/17/ai-talks-with-china-wont-work-have-them-anyway/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2026-05-17 16:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
An Arkansas man was arrested after allegedly threatening to carry out a mass shooting at his local Walmart if the country went into lockdown over the hantavirus outbreak, authorities said.Aaron Bynum, 20, of Oakland, was arrested Friday for allegedly making the threats, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.He was charged with first-degree terroristic threatening and harassing communications.Officials said the arrest followed an investigation into online threats allegedly made by Bynum on May 9.GUN JAMS AS SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT TRIES TO SHOOT OHIO POLICE OFFICER AT POINT-BLANK RANGE IN WILD BODYCAM VIDEOThe FBI’s National Threat Operations Center received an electronic tip
Iranian attacks and the stoppage of seaborne transit have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports, stalling the economic pivots intended to anchor the country’s growth. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/business/qatar-economy-iran-war.html Author : River Akira Davis Publish date : 2026-05-18 02:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The filmmaker and her father brought the cows — Mickey and Moose — from Vermont to the D.C. suburbs. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/05/17/two-baby-cows-were-saved-slaughter-their-rescue-is-now-documentary/ Author : Joe Heim Publish date : 2026-05-17 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Canadian health officials on Sunday confirmed that one of four Canadians who returned from the MV Hondius cruise ship, the subject of an international Andes hantavirus outbreak, tested positive for hantavirus. Three people connected to the outbreak have died.The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed the positive test after British Columbia’s top public health officer previously described the case as a "presumptive positive.""One individual’s sample was confirmed positive for hantavirus," the agency said in a statement.Officials said additional testing will be conducted at a national laboratory. It was not immediately clear whether that testing was for confirmation, strain characterization or
Meet the man who wants Ukraine to use autonomous drones that could decide on their own to use lethal force. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/world/killer-robots-ukraine-ebola-qatar.html Author : Katrin Bennhold Publish date : 2026-05-17 21:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
How you cut (or don’t cut) and cook the cloves can affect the pungency of the garlic — and the flavor of the dish you're cooking. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/05/17/difference-between-minced-grated-chopped-sliced-crushed-garlic/ Author : Becky Krystal Publish date : 2026-05-17 14:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A Chicago pastor brought hundreds of men together on the city’s South Side Sunday in an effort to reduce violence and reclaim a neighborhood once labeled among the most dangerous in the city.Pastor Corey B. Brooks and Project H.O.O.D. hosted the "1000 Men Unity Gathering" at the nearly completed Robert R. McCormick Leadership & Economic Opportunity Center at 6620 S. King Drive, where organizers declared the surrounding area a "100% violence-free zone.""This is bigger than a building," Brooks said. "This is about creating a culture where men stand together to protect families, mentor young people, reduce violence, and build something
The dream of clean hydrogen has tantalized energy experts for years, but producing it has been tough. Many start-ups think the answer could lie beneath our feet. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/climate/geologic-hydrogen-clean-energy-underground.html Author : Brad Plumer and Ian Willms Publish date : 2026-05-17 22:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.