WORLDTheir Phones Were Stolen in London. Then the Threats Started.Tens of thousands of smartphones were reported stolen in the British capital in recent years. For some victims, losing their phone was only the beginning.NY Times·May 23, 2026
WORLDThe Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of HormuzIran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.NY Times·May 23, 2026
WORLDKing appears as surprise guest at sold-out Shakespeare playThe monarch sat with the audience to watch a performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company's The Tempest.BBC News·May 23, 2026
WORLDSome fear US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to homeCritics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target.Al Jazeera·May 23, 2026
WORLDTulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence officialTulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband’s cancer diagnosis.Al Jazeera·May 23, 2026
WORLDHow a Chemical Tank in Southern California Came to the Brink of DisasterFirefighters are left without any options to prevent the tank, filled with a toxic chemical, from collapsing or exploding. The authorities have urged thousands of people to evacuate their homes.NY Times·May 23, 2026
WORLDTrump Weighs His Options in Carrying Out New Strikes in IranThere is no shortage of targets if he decides to strike: Energy facilities left untouched, the deep underground nuclear storage site at Isfahan and missile sites that appear to have been dug out.NY Times·May 23, 2026
WORLDHUD Moves to Limit Assistance Animals for Disabled TenantsHousing officials were told to exclude emotional support animals and tighten the definition of a service animal when granting accommodations for disabled tenants.NY Times·May 23, 2026
WORLD1 person died, 36 injured after blast at New York City shipyard, officials sayOne person has died after a blast Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say. They said 36 people were injured, most of them firefighters and other first responders.NPR·May 23, 2026
WORLDGreen Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration SaysThe change is likely to affect hundreds of thousands of people. It could also lead to more family separations as spouses or relatives wait for application decisions, immigration lawyers said.NY Times·May 23, 2026
WORLD2026 World Cup injuries tracker: Concern for USMNT...Which key players might not be participating in this summer's tournament? Here's the latest info.ESPN·May 23, 2026
WORLDUSMNT 2026 World Cup big board 7.0: Who will make ...On Tuesday, Mauricio Pochettino will announce his squad for the World Cup, which kicks off on June 11. Which 26 players will be on the coach's list?ESPN·May 23, 2026
