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Monday, May 25, 2026 · New Britain
Timberwolves President Signals Offseason Changes After Playoff Exit
The Minnesota Timberwolves will pursue improvements this offseason, according to team president Tim Connelly. The announcement follows a season-ending defeat. Re-tooling efforts are expected to focus on elevating the team into contention.
Flagg, Knueppel Headline NBA All-Rookie First Team
The NBA announced its All-Rookie selections, with three players earning unanimous first-team honors. Cooper Flagg of the Mavericks, Kon Knueppel of the Hornets, and VJ Edgecombe of the Sixers made the first team.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Koepka Claims PGA Championship Title
Brooks Koepka won the PGA Championship, securing his fifth major title. Aaron Rai did not contend, concluding the tournament far from the lead.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Andy Robertson Departs Liverpool After Seven Seasons
Andy Robertson is leaving Liverpool after a seven-year stint that saw him win multiple titles. The Scottish full-back joined Liverpool in 2017 and accumulated 60 Premier League assists during his tenure.
Monday, May 25, 2026
NCAA Recruiting Shifts Focus to Individual Negotiations
The landscape of NCAA recruiting is evolving as colleges move away from large visit weekends. Individualized negotiations now dominate the process, reflecting a more personalized approach.
Monday, May 25, 2026
More than a dozen tornadoes sweep through Midwest, damaging homes and structures across three states
More than a dozen tornadoes struck Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, leaving a trail of damaged homes and structures. The severe weather outbreak coincides with dangerous heat affecting the East Coast.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Surveillance Tool Lapses as Congress Fails to Renew Authority
A major U.S. surveillance authority expired after Congress did not renew it before lawmakers left Washington. The government relies on the tool for more than 60% of the President's daily intelligence briefing.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Tornadoes sweep through Midwest, leaving at least one dead
Multiple tornadoes struck the Midwest, destroying structures across Illinois and Indiana. At least one person died in the storms, which also knocked out power for thousands of residents.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Trump Nominates Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as Intelligence Director
President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, who led the Securities and Exchange Commission during his first term, to serve as director of national intelligence. The move comes after Trump's selection of an acting director sparked significant pushback from lawmakers.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Federal court blocks Trump DOJ from obtaining transgender youth medical records in California
A federal judge halted the Trump administration's effort to obtain medical records and names of young patients treated at transgender clinics in California. The Department of Justice had sought the files and information about healthcare providers.
Monday, May 25, 2026
U.S., Iran and Pakistan say cease-fire agreement nears completion
The United States, Iran and mediator Pakistan say they are close to finalizing an agreement to end hostilities. Iran said the deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
Monday, May 25, 2026
U.S. and Iran Move Toward Potential Deal to End War
The United States and Iran are pursuing negotiations that could end ongoing conflict and reopen a critical shipping corridor. Talks center on resolving disputes that have disrupted global trade routes.
Monday, May 25, 2026
SpaceX shares surge 30% in market debut as company goes public
SpaceX launched its initial public offering Wednesday, with shares climbing 30% in early trading. The debut made company founder Elon Musk the world's first person to reach a net worth exceeding $1 trillion.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Musk's Net Worth Crosses $1 Trillion After SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk reached a $1 trillion net worth following SpaceX's initial public offering. Industry analysts expect additional AI-related companies to pursue public listings in coming months.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with nitrogen gas
The Supreme Court stopped Alabama from carrying out an execution using nitrogen gas, halting the scheduled death of inmate Jeffrey Lee. The ruling delays his execution but does not overturn his death sentence.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Trump Says Iran Deal Approved; Tehran Disputes Claim
President Trump announced an agreement with Iran and canceled planned military strikes, marking a sharp reversal from hours earlier when he had threatened escalation. Iranian officials disputed the claim, saying no final accord had been reached.
Monday, May 25, 2026
FISA surveillance authority set to expire as Congress and Trump clash over intelligence chief
A warrantless surveillance power known as FISA Section 702 is scheduled to expire as the House departs Washington without voting to extend it. The delay comes amid a dispute between Congress and President Donald Trump over his choice for acting Director of National Intelligence.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Lupus Trial Shows Patients Halting Medications After Immune Treatment
Researchers report that patients enrolled in a trial of an experimental immune-resetting treatment have stopped taking medications to manage lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The approach represents a potential shift in how doctors manage the condition.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Congress Allows Surveillance Authority to Expire
The House failed to advance legislation renewing a major surveillance tool before departing for recess, allowing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to lapse. The provision has permitted intelligence agencies to monitor foreign targets without individual warrants.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Trump Says Peace Deal Imminent, Halts Additional Military Strikes
President Trump announced that a peace agreement will come soon and canceled further military strikes, marking a change in his recent statements about Iran.
Monday, May 25, 2026
UK Defence Secretary John Healey Resigns
Defence Secretary John Healey resigned Tuesday, citing personal reasons. His departure follows other recent exits from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet.
Monday, May 25, 2026
National Weather Service declares El Niño has begun
The National Weather Service officially confirmed the arrival of El Niño, a weather pattern that forecasters say could match some of the most intense versions recorded. The phenomenon typically brings heat waves, drought conditions and severe flooding to different parts of the world.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Trump halts airstrikes on Iran, cites progress toward accord
President Trump canceled a third round of airstrikes against Iranian targets and said negotiations between the U.S. and Iran were nearing completion. Iran rejected Trump's characterization of the talks.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Minnesota man pleads guilty to killing state House Democratic leader and her husband
A Minnesota man entered a guilty plea Thursday to murder charges after posing as a police officer and fatally shooting the top Democrat in the state House and her husband. The plea agreement bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Investigation into Air India Flight 171 crash remains incomplete as disputes emerge
Investigators examining Air India Flight 171 have yet to publish their final conclusions about what caused the crash. Disagreements have surfaced among officials involved in the inquiry.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Reached Within Days
President Trump said an agreement with Iran could be signed within days, though he indicated some disputed matters would need to be addressed in subsequent talks.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Safety inquiry finds 78 children received gender medication at Brighton clinic without required checks
An independent safety inquiry found that 78 children at a Brighton gender care clinic received medication without undergoing required medical assessments. The investigation identified gaps in clinical protocols at WellBN.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Medicare Advantage insurers denied long-term care authorizations at high rates, HHS inspector general reports
The Department of Health and Human Services inspector general found that three major Medicare Advantage insurers denied prior authorization requests for long-term care services at rates exceeding those of competitors. The report examined denial patterns across multiple plans.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Ebola cases rise in Congo and Uganda as health officials assess outbreak response
The Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has accelerated in recent weeks. Health officials and aid organizations are now evaluating the resources and personnel dedicated to containing the virus.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Pig Kidney Transplants Gain Momentum as Organ Shortage Persists
More than 90,000 people in the U.S. live with kidney failure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Xenotransplantation, which involves transplanting animal organs into human recipients, represents a possible solution to chronic organ shortages.
Monday, May 25, 2026