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Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu Eruption Ties Historic Fountaining Record
Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu eruption has tied a historic record with 47 lava fountaining episodes, matching the 1983-1986 Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption. This fast-paced event features unique dual fountains and increased magma supply, with more activity expected.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMediaFederal GovernmentEnvironmentDigital and Print Publishing KīlaueaHalemaʻumaʻuPu‘u‘ō‘ōLava FountainsVolcanoesUSGSHawaiiU.S. Geological Survey
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Fairfax County Unveils Extensive Memorial Day Weekend 2026 Event Lineup
Fairfax County announces a diverse schedule of Memorial Day Weekend events, including waterpark openings, farmers markets, educational workshops, and free admission to Great Falls Park, honoring military personnel and kicking off summer.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial IssuesEnvironment Fairfax CountyMemorial Day WeekendWaterparksFarmers MarketsCommunity EventsVirginiaRecreationFairfax County GovernmentVA
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USAF/NOAA Report Forecasts Low Solar Activity, Chance of M-Class Flares
The Joint USAF/NOAA report forecasts low solar activity with a 25% chance of M-class flares and quiet to unsettled geomagnetic conditions through May 24. Five sunspot regions are currently observed.
Science & TechnologyAstronomy and SpaceFederal Government USAFNOAASolar ActivityGeomagnetic FieldM-class flaresSunspotsSpace Weather
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Media Monitor: Washington Post reports late-night hosts increase Trump jokes despite threats
The Washington Post reports that late-night television hosts are telling more jokes about President Donald J Trump, despite threats from the FCC chair and the president's calls for their dismissal.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVMedia Crisis Donald J TrumpWashington PostFCCLate-night hostsComedyMedia analysisTelevisionThe Washington Post
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Governor Sherrill to Speak at NJIT Commencement
Governor Sherrill is scheduled to address graduates at the New Jersey Institute of Technology's commencement ceremony on May 22, 2026. The event, held at Newark's Prudential Center, is open to press, though no availability for questions will be provided.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEducation Governor SherrillNew Jersey Institute of TechnologyCommencementPrudential CenterNewark, NJPublic ScheduleOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Senate Republicans Block Immigration Bill Over Disputed DOJ Fund
Senate Republicans halted a $70 billion immigration bill and left Washington, citing deep concerns over a $1.8 billion Justice Department fund they fear could compensate President Trump's allies, including Jan. 6 insurrectionists.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentCongressElectionArtificial Intelligence DOJ fundSenate RepublicansImmigration enforcementDonald TrumpTodd BlancheJohn ThuneCapitol insurrectionUSA TODAY On Politics
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New England Governors Urge FERC to Reject Utility Profit Hike
New England governors, led by Connecticut's Ned Lamont, jointly urged FERC to reject a proposed profit increase for transmission owners. They argue the 11.39% return on equity would unfairly burden ratepayers and hinder economic competitiveness, following a recent order for utilities to issue $1 billion in refunds.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyLegal New England GovernorsFERCElectricity TransmissionRatepayersUtility ProfitsConnecticutEnergy PolicyConnecticut Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Poland Troop Deployment, DOJ Fund Challenge, and Ebola Travel Screenings
Newsweek reports on President Trump's plan to send troops to Poland, challenges to a DOJ anti-weaponization fund, new Ebola travel screenings, and Stephen Colbert's final 'Late Show' broadcast.
Politics and GovernmentWorldEntertainmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEuropeMedical ScienceFilm and TV U.S. PoliticsPolandEbola OutbreakJustice DepartmentStephen ColbertJeffrey EpsteinDrought ConditionsNewsweek
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Colorado Governor Polis Signs Executive Order to Promote Healthy Lifestyles
Governor Polis signed an Executive Order on May 21, 2026, to boost healthy eating, expand food access, and promote outdoor activity in Colorado. State funds will no longer buy soft drinks or alcohol for official functions.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesEnvironmentEducation ColoradoGovernor PolisExecutive Orderhealthy eatingpublic healthnutritionoutdoor activityColorado Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles Mayoral Bid Mirrors Trump's Playbook, Potentially Aiding Karen Bass
Time Magazine reports that Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign, fueled by celebrity and AI, is mirroring Donald Trump's strategy, potentially boosting incumbent Karen Bass' re-election chances despite her unpopularity.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaGeneral PoliticsElectionArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesEconomy Spencer PrattLos Angeles Mayoral ElectionKaren BassDonald TrumpPolitical CampaignsReality TelevisionTime Magazine
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Marina del Rey Woman Charged with Paying Homeless Individuals to Register to Vote
A Marina del Rey woman faces federal charges for paying individuals, including homeless people on Skid Row, to register to vote. She has agreed to plead guilty, with the Justice Department emphasizing election integrity.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionLegalSocial Issues Brenda Lee Brown ArmstrongSkid RowVoter RegistrationElection FraudLos AngelesJustice DepartmentCivil RightsFBI
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Details AI World Models, Musk-Altman Legal Battle, and New Christian Phone Network
MIT Technology Review highlights AI companies' push for 'world models' and the rapid pace of AI development. It also covers the Musk v. Altman legal dispute and a new Christian phone network.
Science & TechnologyBusinessMediaArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesLegalEducation AIWorld ModelsElon MuskSam AltmanStanford AI IndexChristian Phone NetworkTechnologyMIT Technology ReviewMITscience
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ICE Apprehends Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Violent Crimes
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested several criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious offenses, including murder and child rape, fulfilling its mission to remove dangerous individuals from the country.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLatin America ICECriminal AliensArrestsMurderRapeSexual AssaultDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Montana Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has announced changes to the operational status of its Montana offices. Citizens are encouraged to check online for current information and utilize extensive digital services for benefits, account management, and more, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesLegalEducation Social Security AdministrationMontanaOffice StatusOnline ServicesBenefitsRetirementDisability
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DC Government to Host LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising, Celebrating 20 Years of Mayor's Office
Mayor Bowser and the DC Council will host the annual LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising Ceremony on June 1, 2026, at the John A. Wilson Building, marking 20 years of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs and celebrating community resilience and inclusion.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsState Governments LGBTQ+ IssuesDistrict of ColumbiaFlag Raising CeremonyMayor BowserJohn A. Wilson BuildingMayor's Office of LGBTQ AffairsCommunity EventDistrict of Columbia Government
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Upstate Trio Indicted in Deadly Interstate Kidnapping and Robbery Plot
Three individuals from Upstate South Carolina have been indicted on 10 federal counts, including kidnapping resulting in death and robbery, following an alleged interstate plot that led to a victim's murder in North Carolina.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal KidnappingRobberyMurderSouth CarolinaNorth CarolinaFederal IndictmentFBI
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Connecticut Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day, Landmarks Illuminated
Governor Lamont directs U.S. and state flags to half-staff until noon on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, to honor fallen military. Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge and Stamford Transportation Center will be illuminated red, white, and blue.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMilitarySocial IssuesTransportation Memorial DayConnecticutFlagsNed LamontSusan BysiewiczIlluminationConnecticut Governors Office
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U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. to Create 200 New Jobs in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. plans a new Hopkinsville facility, creating over 200 jobs and doubling its Kentucky workforce. This expansion, pending state incentives, reinforces the company's commitment to the commonwealth's economic growth.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsAgriculture U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co.HopkinsvilleKentuckyJob CreationTobacco IndustryChristian CountyEconomic DevelopmentKentucky Governor's Office
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NRC to Host Open House on Davis-Besse Plant Performance
The NRC will host an open house in Oak Harbor, Ohio, on May 28, 2026, to discuss the Davis-Besse nuclear power plant's 2025 safety performance. Residents can meet inspectors and learn about the plant's safe operation and normal oversight.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEnergyLegalSocial Issues U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionDavis-Besse Power PlantNuclear SafetyOak Harbor, OhioPublic MeetingVistra Corp.Reactor Oversight ProcessU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Reports on New Democracy Center, AI in Education, and Economic Outlook
The Cornell Chronicle reports on a new Center on Democracy, an award for physics and literacy advocacy, colon cancer research, AI use in higher education, rising grocery prices, and solar farm land use debates.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceEconomyEnergyEducation Cornell UniversityDemocracyCancer ResearchHigher EducationInflationSolar EnergyCornell Chronicle
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Media Monitor: Eli Lilly's New Weight-Loss Drug Shows Dramatic Results
TIME is reporting that Eli Lilly's experimental weight-loss drug achieved significant body weight reduction in trials, comparable to bariatric surgery, without increased side effects.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyMedical Science Eli Lillyweight lossobesitypharmaceuticalsdrug developmenthormonesTIME Health
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Governor Ivey Commends New Veterans Service Office Partnership in Montgomery
Governor Kay Ivey celebrated a new Veterans Service Office in Montgomery, a partnership between ADVA and ALNG. It offers direct access to benefits, healthcare, and support for Alabama National Guard members, veterans, and their families, reinforcing the state's commitment to military personnel.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMilitaryEducation Veterans AffairsAlabama National GuardVeterans Service OfficeGovernor Kay IveyMontgomeryMilitary FamiliesPartnershipAlabama Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: CAIR Addresses Mosque Security, Files Civil Rights Lawsuits, and Advocates for Justice
CAIR is reporting on its efforts to enhance mosque security after the San Diego attack, filing civil rights lawsuits against the University of Michigan and the government, and advocating for justice for victims of violence in the West Bank.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesMiddle EastEducation CAIRMosque SecuritySan DiegoCivil Rights LawsuitUniversity of MichiganPalestine AdvocacyAnti-Muslim Hate
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Hometown Food Company Recalls Birch Benders Pancake Mix Due to Undeclared Egg
Hometown Food Company has issued a voluntary recall for a specific lot of Birch Benders Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle Mix nationwide. The recall is due to undeclared egg, posing a risk to individuals with egg allergies.
BusinessHealthEconomyMedical ScienceLegalSocial Issues Product RecallFood & BeveragesAllergensEgg AllergyBirch BendersHometown Food CompanySweet Potato Pancake MixFood RecallsFDADrugs
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Kettle Cuisine Recalls Minestrone Soup Over Undeclared Shrimp Allergy Risk
Kettle Cuisine recalls Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup due to undeclared shrimp, a serious allergen risk. Distributed across 18 states and online, the 24oz cups with Lot Code 1762181 are affected. No illnesses reported.
HealthBusinessMedical ScienceEconomyFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Product RecallFood SafetyAllergy AlertShrimpMinestrone SoupKettle CuisineWhole Foods MarketFood RecallsFDADrugs
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Ghanaian Nationals and U.S. Woman Indicted in Elder Romance Fraud Scheme
Two Ghanaian brothers and a U.S. woman face indictment for allegedly running romance fraud schemes targeting older Americans. The case highlights a broader criminal pattern, with nine others already sentenced for similar offenses.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldLegalSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentEconomyAfrica Romance FraudGhanaian NationalsElderly VictimsWire FraudMoney LaunderingFBI ClevelandElder Justice InitiativeFBI
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Candidate for NYC Public Advocate Charged with $1 Million Wire Fraud
Angela Aquino, a 2025 NYC Public Advocate candidate, faces wire fraud charges for allegedly attempting to defraud the city's campaign finance system of $1 million in public matching funds through a scheme involving inflated deposits and falsified records.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsElectionLegalEconomy Angela AquinoWire FraudNew York CityCampaign FinancePublic AdvocateFBIGovernment
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Media Monitor: Senate Republicans Delay Immigration Vote Over Trump Settlement Fund
The Washington Post reports Senate Republicans delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funding, frustrated by President Trump's $1.8 billion settlement fund. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced questions on the matter.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentCongressLegalSocial Issues Senate RepublicansDonald J TrumpSettlement fundImmigration enforcementTodd BlancheUS PoliticsGovernmentThe Washington Post
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Iraqi National Charged with Directing Global Terror Attacks Against U.S. Interests
An Iraqi national and senior Kata’ib Hizballah commander faces terrorism charges for allegedly directing nearly 20 attacks in Europe and planning attacks on U.S. soil, targeting American and Jewish interests.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentConflictWorldFederal GovernmentLegalMiddle EastEuropeMilitary Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-SaadiKata’ib HizballahIslamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsTerrorismNational SecurityFBI
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California Social Security Offices Update Operational Status, Promote Online Services
The Social Security Administration has updated the operational status of its California offices. The agency urges the public to check online and utilize its extensive digital services for benefits, account management, and information, reducing the need for in-person visits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaOffice StatusOnline ServicesBenefitsRetirementDisability