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May 20 2026CRIME

What happened before and after a deadly shooting at a big event

A video from someone close to the shooter may soon be shown in court. The person, who lived with the Utah man now accused of killing a well-known conservative speaker, recorded a statement after the crime. Police say the accused shooter confessed to the killing in text messages and a written note le

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May 19 2026WEATHER

Unexpected Turn at Lansing Airport

A sudden storm rattled Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport on Monday, causing three small aircraft to tumble in surprising ways. Two of the planes were already parked when gusty winds tipped them onto their sides, while a third flipped upside down during a routine tow. The National Weathe

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May 19 2026SCIENCE

Deep‑Sea Tragedy: Five Italians Lost in Maldives Cave Dive

Maldivian officials are looking into why five Italian divers died last week in a deep cave off the island. The group, headed by marine scientist Monica Montefalcone, was studying soft corals at the Devana Kandu site. Only one body – that of an instructor – has been found, at a depth of 60 metres. Th

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May 19 2026HEALTH

Community rallies after risky school experiment leads to serious injury

When a routine science experiment at Greeneview High School turned dangerous last week, the small town of Jamestown didn’t just watch from the sidelines—it stepped up in a big way. Chloe Walker, a student there, suffered severe burns covering over 40% of her body after a fire broke out during class.

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May 19 2026EDUCATION

Who should lead California’s schools? Ten candidates want the job

California has to keep over 5. 7 million students in safe classrooms and good programs. Some kids speak English at home, some don’t. Some have disabilities, some are top performers. All of them need a state leader who can help districts meet those needs. The current superintendent can’t run again, s

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May 19 2026HEALTH

How Youth and Society Shape Trans Women’s Identities in Brazil

In Brazil’s Bahia state, a small but telling study looked at how young trans women piece together their identities while facing everyday pressures. Instead of just asking “why” they feel the way they do, researchers zoomed in on the exact places and moments that shape their sense of self—home, schoo

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May 18 2026SPORTS

How the Golden State Warriors plan to rebuild around Steph Curry

The Golden State Warriors just made their first big move by keeping Steve Kerr as coach for another year. Now, the real work begins. The team faces a tricky balancing act this offseason. Steph Curry’s contract is up soon, and he wants a longer deal to keep playing for the Warriors. But at 38, he’s t

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May 18 2026EDUCATION

When School Leaders Mix Personal Trips with Public Business

The former superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools and his wife, who also worked for the district, enjoyed two all-expenses-paid trips to Guatemala and Brazil between 2023 and 2024. The trips were paid by private schools in those countries, both of which had business ties with Education Accelerated,

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Peru's Election Body Faces Challenges Before June Vote

Peru’s top voting officials admit they messed up the first round of the presidential race. The April 12 elections ran late after many polling stations opened late, especially in Lima. This delay sparked accusations of cheating from a candidate who came in third. Now, with the runoff set for June 7,

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May 17 2026CRIME

Tragic Truck Accident Leaves One Dead and Nine Missing in Guangxi

A pickup truck carrying 15 workers fell off a low‑water bridge into the river in Huanjiang Maonan Autonomous County, Guangxi province, on Saturday. The crash claimed one life and left nine people unaccounted for. The vehicle was on its way to a sweet potato farm when the bridge collapsed under heav

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