Policy & Law

Sherrill, Mullin Find Common Ground on Securing Protests Outside ICE Facility in NJ

The agreement comes after New Jersey state police were deployed to maintain order around Delaney Hall, a 1,000-bed immigration detention center that has been the site of escalating protests and detainee strikes.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Reports: Platner's Wife Told Campaign Staff He Sent Sexually Explicit Messages to Other Women

The disclosures came before a major Labor Day rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders, though campaign staffers determined the matter was private and would not threaten his candidacy.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Colombia Accuses Ecuador of Interfering in Its General Election

Ecuadoran President Noboa eliminated tariffs on Colombian imports after meeting with frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella, prompting Bogotá to summon its ambassador.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Four Men Rescued From Flooded Laos Cave as Search Continues for 2 Others

The multi-national rescue operation in Xaisomboun Province marks the second consecutive day of successful extractions after villagers were trapped while searching for minerals.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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California Judge Recuses Jewish Prosecutor From Stanford Protest Case, Sparking Legal Debate

Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen was removed from the case after defendants argued his public antisemitism advocacy created a conflict of interest.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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CDC Issues Warm Weather Warning as Vibrio Cases Expected to Rise Along Coasts

The flesh-eating bacterial infection causes approximately 80,000 illnesses annually, with 1 in 5 infected patients dying within days of severe cases.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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WHO Chief Visits Congo Ebola Epicenter as Cases Outpace Response

The Bundibugyo virus has infected 906 people and killed 223, with Uganda confirming nine cases and one death across the border.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Why Do Presidents Get Annual Check-Ups — And Is It Medical Necessity or Political Theater?

Historians and medical ethicists say the tradition blends public accountability with image management, as Trump undergoes latest physical at Walter Reed.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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DOJ Seeks Recusal of Judge From Georgia Election Records Case Over Reported Attendance at Fani Willis Event

The Justice Department argues that U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross's presence at an event honoring the Fulton County prosecutor creates an appearance of bias in a lawsuit over Georgia voter records.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Study Finds Significant State-by-State Variation in EV Ownership Costs

Five cheapest states for electric vehicle ownership share one common trait: no sales tax, according to a new analysis by MoneyLion.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 4 min read