The Trump birthright citizenship case is heading toward a major Supreme Court decision after lower courts blocked the president’s effort to restrict automatic US citizenship for some children born in the United States. President Donald Trump criticized the possibility of losing the case during remarks at the White House on Thursday, May 21, 2026, warning it would be a “disgrace” if the Supreme Court ruled against his administration’s positio

Kyle Busch death news has left NASCAR mourning one of its most accomplished modern drivers. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion died at 41 after being hospitalized, according to a joint statement from the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR. No cause of death was released. Busch had been hospitalized with what his family described as a “severe illness” before he was scheduled to compete during the Coca-Cola 600 weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, No

Stone Elementary in Addison, Illinois, was evacuated on Thursday afternoon, May 21, 2026, as police investigated emergency activity and a possible swatting call near Lombard Road. Addison police said students and staff at Stone Elementary School were evacuated safely as a precaution while police officers, fire crews and school administrators responded to the situation. Officials did not immediately report any injuries or confirm whether a credible threat had been fo

Hello Kitty Cafe is coming to Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie, giving Chicago-area Sanrio fans another reason to visit the north suburban shopping center. The mall announced that the cafe is “coming soon” as part of a broader summer update, but it has not confirmed an opening date or the exact location inside Westfield Old Orchard. Opening Date and Location Still Not Confirmed For now, key details remain limited. Westfield Old Orchard has n

The FAA is investigating an O’Hare taxiway scrape after a United Airlines Boeing 737 made light contact with an All Nippon Airways aircraft at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The incident happened just before 10:00 AM CT on an unspecified Thursday, according to the information provided. The exact calendar date was not included in the source details. FAA reviews O’Hare taxiway scrape involving United and ANA The Federal Aviation Admi

Texas Memorial Day travel is expected to reach record levels in 2026, with AAA Texas projecting 3.7 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday period. The Memorial Day travel window runs from Thursday, May 21, through Monday, May 25, 2026, and road trips are expected to dominate across Texas and the United States. AAA Texas projects about 3.2 million Texans will travel by car, making driving the top choice for holiday getaways, family visits,

President Donald Trump’s Kura Sushi USA stake is drawing attention after federal ethics filings showed a February 2, 2026 purchase valued between $1 million and $5 million, linking the president’s portfolio to a fast-growing US conveyor-belt sushi chain. The filing has renewed questions over Trump’s stock trading because it came alongside thousands of first-quarter transactions involving major companies, including Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Boeing. R

Summit Postponed Due to Ebola Outbreak The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28, 2026, has been postponed due to an escalating Ebola outbreak in several African countries. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province has reported the latest cases, contributing to concerns about regional health security. India and the African Union, followin

Satheesan Uses Full Name Amid Debate Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan made headlines once again when he took oath as an MLA of the 16th state Legislative Assembly on Thursday by using his full name, Vadasseri Damodara Menon Satheesan. This comes just days after his swearing-in as chief minister, where he similarly read out his entire name, sparking controversy over the inclusion of the caste-based surname

Congress ends its 59-year absence in Tamil Nadu politics as MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P Vishwanathan join CM Vijay’s cabinet. Their induction marks a historic return for the party in the state government.​ Historic Return of Congress to Tamil Nadu Government After nearly six decades, the Congress party is finally back in the Tamil Nadu government as two of its

YS Jagan made controversial and personal remarks about Chandrababu Naidu’s health during a press conference, referencing the MAVIGUN capital narrative. The comments sparked widespread political debate and criticism in Andhra Pradesh. Jagan’s Controversial Remarks on Chandrababu During a press conference today, YS Jagan made inflammatory comments about his political rival Chandrababu Naidu, despite having served as Andhra Pradesh's chief minis

A new parody political movement, the Cockroach Janta Party, has gone viral after Chief Justice Surya Kant compared some unemployed youth to “cockroaches.” Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the party mixes satire with activism, gaining millions of Instagram followers within days. Chief Justice’s Remark Sparks Controversy Earlier this week, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant ignited a social media storm by comparing a section of the country’s unemp

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair a crucial Council of Ministers meeting at Seva Teerth in Delhi at 4 pm on Thursday. All Union ministers, including Cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge, and ministers of state, have been asked to remain in the capital during this period. The meeting comes immediately after PM Modi’s foreign visit and is expected to cover governance priorities, regional geopolitical developments, and possible political changes within the g

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, addressed the Security Council on May 21, strongly condemning Pakistan for attacks beyond its borders and interference in India’s internal matters. He emphasized that global attention and accountability are critical to protecting civilians and upholding international humanitarian standards. Historical Context of Pakistan’s Violence

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer triggered laughter in the House of Commons on Wednesday, May 20, after accidentally claiming that the United Kingdom had secured a trade deal with North Korea instead of South Korea. He quickly corrected the statement, describing it as a “slip of the tongue” and apologising to MPs. “I’ve just been handed a note saying that I inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea rather than South Korea. That would be breaking news and not very good. So,

WASHINGTON, May 20 – Former President Donald Trump expressed approval of the US indictment against former Cuban leader Raul Castro, describing it as a significant moment for accountability. While acknowledging the seriousness of the charges, Trump emphasized that the United States should avoid any additional escalation with Cuba. Background of the Indictment The indict

The United Arab Emirates has achieved a major milestone with 50% completion of the West-East Pipeline, a strategic crude oil project designed to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Managed by ADNOC and accelerated under Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, the pipeline aims to increase crude export capacity via the port of Fujairah by 2027. ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber highlighted that even after the resolution of regional conflicts, global oil flows could take several months to

On May 20, the Senate removed $1 billion in funding for the White House ballroom project from a larger immigration bill, marking a notable political setback for former President Donald Trump. The funding was intended to cover Secret Service security upgrades for the East Wing, including modernized infrastructure and underground enhancements. The decision followed guidance from Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, who flagged the allocation as incompatible with budget reconciliation ru

Houston power outages affected more than 13,000 customers early Wednesday, May 20, 2026, after severe thunderstorms moved across Southeast Texas overnight. Utility outage data showed more than 13,000 customers in the Houston region were without electricity as of 7:00 AM local time on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The outages followed a round of severe weather that began Tuesday evening, May 19, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread weather-rel

Google used its annual developer conference on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Mountain View, California, to introduce new Gemini AI tools aimed at making its assistant more proactive and task-focused. The biggest consumer-facing update is Gemini Spark, a personal AI agent inside the Gemini app that Google says can help users manage digital tasks under their direction. The company said Spark will run on dedicated virtual machines on Google Cloud, allowing