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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · Austin
College Baseball Week 14 Recap: Key Results and Standout Performances
Week 14 of college baseball saw pivotal matchups across the country. Several players posted exceptional performances as teams vie for conference titles and NCAA Tournament berths.
Glasnow's Throwing Program Halted; Snell to Undergo Shoulder Procedure
Tyler Glasnow experienced a setback in his throwing program, Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes confirmed. Blake Snell will undergo a NanoScope procedure on his shoulder.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Texas adjusts to SEC conference schedule changes
The SEC continues to evaluate scheduling changes that could impact Texas and other conference members.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Astros’ late surge in Houston keeps Texas eyes on AL West race
A late-inning surge at Minute Maid Park turned a sluggish night into another statement win for the Houston Astros, stretching their winning streak and tightening the American League West race. After a slow start to the season, the rally sent home fans out of downtown Houston sounding a little more like October than May.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Dončić scores 35 as Mavericks stun Suns 123-90 in Game 7
Luka Dončić scored 35 points and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the top-seeded Phoenix Suns 123-90 in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinal, advancing to the conference finals for the first time since 2011.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Trump Backs Republican Fund for January 6 Defendants, With Conditions
In a televised interview, President Trump endorsed a Republican proposal to fund legal defenses for January 6 Capitol riot participants, while stating he would not support payments to those who attacked police officers.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Earthquake kills at least 32 in southern Philippines
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people. The quake generated small tsunami waves that reached Indonesia and Japan.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Iran Launches First Missile Strikes on Israel Since April Ceasefire
Iran fired missiles toward Israel on Tuesday, marking the first such attack since a ceasefire took hold in April. The strikes came after Israel bombed southern Beirut in response to alleged Hezbollah attacks.
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Trump Urges Netanyahu Against Iran Strike as Tensions Escalate
Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike Iran, according to reporting from Axios. The statement came as Israel and Iran traded military strikes, with Trump calling on both nations to halt hostilities.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Kills 35 in Philippines, Triggers Tsunami
A powerful earthquake struck the Philippines, killing at least 35 people and destroying buildings across multiple provinces. A tsunami warning followed the 7.8 magnitude quake, which geologists say caused significant ground destabilization in affected areas.
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Asian stocks fall as tech concerns collide with Middle East tensions
Stock markets in Asia declined as investors sold technology holdings while Iran and Israel exchanged military strikes, sending oil prices into volatile trading.
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U.S. Retaliates Against Iran Following Apache Helicopter Downing
The U.S. military launched strikes on Iranian air defense installations and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran's downing of an Army Apache helicopter. Iran subsequently reported attacking American military targets across the Middle East.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
U.S. Military Strikes Iran After Army Helicopter Downed Near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military conducted retaliatory strikes against Iran following the downing of an Army Apache helicopter during patrol operations near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump confirmed both crew members survived the incident without injury.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
U.S. inflation reaches 4.2%, highest rate in nearly two years
The inflation rate climbed to 4.2%, marking the steepest increase since early 2023. Workers and consumers report feeling financial pressure as their wage gains fall short of price increases.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Inflation Hits 3-Year High as Gasoline Prices Surge
Gasoline prices drove inflation to its highest level in three years last month, presenting economic challenges for policymakers and political implications as midterm elections approach.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Gates to Testify Before House Panel on Epstein Meetings
Bill Gates will answer questions from the House Oversight Committee about his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, according to reporting from NBC. Gates acknowledged meeting the convicted sex offender multiple times but said he had no knowledge of criminal activity.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Trump signs $70 billion immigration enforcement bill
President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that directs nearly $70 billion toward immigration enforcement and deportation efforts for the rest of his administration.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Congress Approves $70 Billion for Immigration Enforcement Through End of Trump Term
President Trump signed a Republican-backed bill allocating roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement that extends through the remainder of his term. Democrats contend the measure surrenders Congress's role in monitoring how the funds are spent.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
ICE Official Details Data Collection on Suspected Unlawful Activity in Congressional Letter
The departing head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement outlined the agency's data collection practices in a letter to Congress, stating ICE gathers information on people suspected of potentially unlawful activity. The agency has denied maintaining a dedicated database focused on protesters.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Trump vows response after U.S. helicopter downed
President Donald Trump said the U.S. military would respond after an American helicopter was shot down. Trump did not specify a timeline or target for the counteraction.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Trump warns Iran of consequences as U.S. and Iranian forces exchange strikes
President Donald Trump said Iran will "pay the price" following Iranian military strikes on U.S. positions in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The warning marks the latest escalation in months of stalled nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
House Republicans approve $70 billion immigration enforcement package
House Republicans passed a $70 billion spending bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies through the remainder of President Trump's term. The package allocates resources to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
U.S. inflation reaches 4% as gasoline prices climb sharply
Inflation surged to 4% in May, marking the highest rate in more than three years. Gasoline prices accounted for more than 60% of the monthly increase in the consumer price index.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
U.S. and Iran Trade Military Strikes; House Approves Border Security Funding
The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes following the downing of a helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, House Republicans advanced legislation to finance immigration enforcement agencies.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Supreme Court Struggles to Define Which Weapons the Second Amendment Protects
The Supreme Court has clarified that Americans have a constitutional right to own handguns for self-defense, but the justices have left major questions unanswered about which other weapons receive protection. Courts now split on whether semiautomatic rifles and large-capacity magazines fall within Second Amendment protections.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Taiwan Fires U.S.-Supplied Rockets Toward China in Military Exercise
Taiwan conducted a live-fire military exercise Wednesday using High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems supplied by the United States, firing rounds toward China across the Taiwan Strait for the first time.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Federal Student Loan Repayment Rules Shift on July 1
Starting July 1, borrowers will lose access to one repayment plan while gaining two new options. Federal student loan limits are also changing for undergraduate and graduate students.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Iran and Israel Exchange Direct Fire; Both Signal Pause in Escalation
Iran launched a direct attack on Israel, which responded with strikes of its own. Both nations have since signaled they may hold back from further immediate action, though tensions remain elevated.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
House to vote on reconciliation bill targeting immigration enforcement
Speaker Mike Johnson must secure near-unanimous Republican support to advance a reconciliation bill focused on immigration enforcement. The House is preparing for votes on the measure after weeks of deliberation.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Israel and Iran Signal Halt to Direct Military Exchanges
Israel and Iran signaled an end to their direct military attacks following an exchange of strikes. Officials from both countries indicated they do not intend to resume hostilities in the immediate term.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026