WORLDCornyn’s Defeat in Texas Runoff Underscores Trump's Grip on the G.O.P.Senator John Cornyn lost to his MAGA-aligned challenger, Ken Paxton, by 28 percentage points. It was a historically poor showing.NY Times·May 27, 2026
WORLDIn Utah, Measles Sickens Babies and Others Who Can’t Be VaccinatedMany of those who can’t be vaccinated, including pregnant women and immunocompromised people, are also at high risk of serious complications.NY Times·May 27, 2026
WORLDOne in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warnsA major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now "out of reach" for many.BBC News·May 27, 2026
WORLDRivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs on June 9The company has finally set a date for the first customer deliveries of what CEO RJ Scaringe has said is "maybe the most important thing we’ve launched to date."TechCrunch·May 27, 2026
WORLDMarkets rally amid hopes of US-Iran dealMarkets betting a deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and soothe the deep global economic uncertainty.Al Jazeera·May 27, 2026
WORLDApple’s newest iPad Air is up to $100 off for the first timeIf you want an iPad that’s more powerful than the entry-level model but less expensive than the iPad Pro, the latest iPad Air is the one to buy, and it’s down to one its best prices to date. The 11-inch Air with 128GB of storage and Wi-Fi connectivity is available at Amazon starting at $519.99 [RThe Verge·May 27, 2026
WORLDF.B.I. Arrests C.I.A. Official With $40 Million in Gold Bars in His HomeThe only charge lodged against David Rush is that he inflated his academic credentials and obtained military leave pay worth tens of thousands of dollars.NY Times·May 27, 2026
WORLDWhy is Israel ramping up attacks in Lebanon despite a ceasefire?Intensification comes while US-Iran indirect talks continue.Al Jazeera·May 27, 2026
WORLDTrump says no one will control Strait of HormuzDonald Trump says he won’t allow Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz under the terms of any deal reached with Tehran.Al Jazeera·May 27, 2026
WORLDGhana welcomes first group fleeing South African anti-immigration protestsThe repatriation came following a wave of anti-immigration protests in recent weeks.Al Jazeera·May 27, 2026
WORLDSafety warning after nine water-related deaths during heatwaveCharities urge people to take precautions after at least nine people died after getting into difficulty in water during the warm weather.BBC News·May 27, 2026
WORLDAlabama pushes US Supreme Court to approve congressional map for midtermsRepublicans have revived a push to implement a congressional map that was rejected in 2023 for racial discrimination.Al Jazeera·May 27, 2026
