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Healthcare CEO apologizes for coverage problems
Two weeks after NBC News reported on coverage issues being had by beneficiaries of TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the company’s CEO has released a letter apologizing to the healthcare administrator’s 4.2 million beneficiaries. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports in our series “The Cost of Denial.”
N.Y. Legislature approves measures to limit ICE cooperation
The package represents one of the primary actions taken by Hochul and the state Legislature to push back against the Trump administration
U.S. Invests $2 Billion and Takes Stake in Quantum Firms
The Trump administration said it had signed preliminary deals for equity stakes in nine quantum computing companies.
GOP senators balk at Trump's $1.8-billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, force delay in key vote
The discord marked a potential turning point for Congress, which has been largely sidelined under the second Trump administration on the war in Iran and other issues.
Senate GOP erupts over Trump DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund, punts ICE, Border Patrol funding
Senate Republicans pause immigration bill push after a tense closed-door meeting over the Trump administration's surprise anti-weaponization fund.
APTOPIX Israel Politics
Former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett, left, and Yair Lapid attend their party session at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
APTOPIX Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits a children's activity centre in Essex, England, Thursday, May 21, 2026 to support families and help ease pressures on household budgets.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool)
Columnist Judy Wagner: Unfinished business
It’s an ambivalent time of year. Some flowering trees are weeping their last petals to the ground even as they exuberantly sprout tender new leaves. Other trees are shifting from their first tremulous green to darker hues; many trees are expressing pastel versions of their future fall colors before their full green shades settle in. The first flushes of […]
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves visit a children's activity centre in Essex, England, Thursday, May 21, 2026 to support families and help ease
VA SEA recognized as a premier science education program
The Virginia Scientists & Educators Alliance is administered as a partnership between the Office of Outreach & Engagement at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS and Virginia Sea Grant.
Researchers say the Trump administration is finding new ways to punish science
Even with federal grants largely restored, scientists say the Trump administration is still preventing those funds from reaching them. The consequences, they say, are already becoming clear.
Ebola outbreak raises alarms about Trump's global health moves
Public health experts fear the administration's actions have weakened critical health networks.
Legal expert unleashes on Spanberger's new executive order targeting ICE: 'Political theater'
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs executive order citing concerns that Trump administration could use immigration enforcement to intimidate Virginia voters.
UK Businesses Shrink as Starmer Crisis Creates Perfect Storm
British businesses posted the first decline in output in over a year as the Iran shock and a mounting rebellion against Prime Minister Keir Starmer hit activity in the services sector, a survey showed.
Rich already being taxed properly, says minister, as Streeting calls for ‘wealth tax that works’– UK politics live
Treasury’s Lucy Rigby says Rachel Reeves introduced measures in her first budget as Streeting calls for capital gains rates to be aligned with income tax
Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo under fire after saying she'd make ICE jail a "prison for American Zionists"
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Is Recasting its Protagonist After Negative Fan Feedback
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will be recasting its male protagonist and his twin brother, according to developer Owlcat Games.
MUSC expands Doctor of Health Administration program with fully online option new
The Medical University of South Carolina is expanding access to its Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) degree through a fully online option designed specifically for working healthcare leaders.
Where do citizen science data come from?
Citizen science projects are playing an increasingly important role in ecological and conservation research worldwide. In these programs, members of the public support researchers by submitting photographs, audio recordings, observations, or even by contributing to data analysis. In Hungary, no fewer than 17 such initiatives combined their datasets in a joint study. The authors aimed to understand which socio-economic and environmental factors influence participation patterns in Hungary. By comparing the spatial distribution of citizen science data with an independent administrative dataset (municipality level data on income, education, demography, density and protected areas), the researchers identified several general trends as well as numerous project-specific relationships. For example, they found more per capita observations from municipalities with higher proportions of protected natural areas and lower population densities. Furthermore, excluding Budapest, the capital, both the proportion of people with diplomas and the proportion of elderly people showed a positive correlation with participation activity. In contrast, no consistent general pattern emerged regarding wealth or the proportion of children, although several project-specific relationships were observed. The study not only reveals how citizen science data are distributed across Hungary, but also provides robust support for the view that various biases must be taken into account when analyzing such data. The authors hope that their findings will help researchers in other countries design more effective projects and produce more accurate analyses by accounting for some of these or similar biases.
WATCH: Trump says Raúl Castro indictment is 'a very important moment' for Cubans
The comments came shortly after federal prosecutors announced charges against Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's socialist government.
Why legal experts say Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund is unprecedented
President Donald Trump’s administration has created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were victims of government “weaponization,” raising questions about whom among his allies and supporters – including those who rioted at the Capitol on Jan. 6 – might get payouts from taxpayers, as well as what kind of influence Trump will wield over the fund.
Screen time limits can protect children’s health, U.S. surgeon general advisory says
The Trump administration warned that too much screen time for children is linked to poor sleep, bad behavior and less physical and social activity
RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for health screenings
The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans.
New obesity treatment may help preserve muscle during weight loss
Gwyneth Paltrow and neuroscientist Andrew Huberman explore retatrutide, a new triple-agonist GLP-1 therapy said to reduce side effects and spare muscle.
Gentoo Penguins Are Actually Four Different Species, Scientists Say, Revealing They're Not Quite 'Winners' of Climate Change After All
A new study indicates the adaptable birds evolved into distinct lineages as isolated populations shifted to match their environmental conditions over time. The work has implications for how conservationists assess threats to gentoos
FDA vape guidance could endanger children, contradicting MAHA goals
When people inside your own administration are walking away over a policy, that tells you this isn’t just routine disagreement. This is a major fight over what public health is supposed to mean. …
Sky bridges, citizen science protect endangered Malaysia monkeys
A graceful black monkey edges across a swaying red rope bridge strung over a busy residential road in Malaysia's Penang, watched by local conservationists who carefully record her movements.
Britain Politics
Britain Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant, left, takes a group photo with Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and delegation members during a signing
Two brothers raised $12m for an OpenClaw competitor
NanoClaw's enthusiastic users include AI researcher Andrej Karpathy and Singapore's foreign minister.
Italy India Politics
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, right, and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands in front of cameras after planting a mulberry tree donated by Modi in the gardens of Villa
A Roanoke Ministry says it’s Helping the Unhoused. Business Owners say Downtown is Paying the Price
After Roanoke upheld zoning violations against The Least of These Ministry, supporters, business owners and unhoused residents offered sharply different visions for what downtown should become. Roanoke, VA Author: Roanoke Rambler Staff Published: 2:05 AM EST May 20, 2026 Edited: 2:07 AM EST May 20, 2026 Tears, frustration,
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street to go to the House of Commons for his weekly Prime Minister's Questions in London, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street to go to the House of Commons for his weekly Prime Minister's Questions in London, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair
Italy India Politics
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, right, welcomes India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival at Villa Pamphilii in Rome for talks,Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Italy India Politics
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni waits for India's Prime Minister Narendra Modil at Villa Pamphilii in Rome for talks,Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Germany Politics
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul attends the cabinet meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
WHO expert: ‘Declaring climate change a global public health emergency would be a turning point’
Air pollution, heat waves and infectious diseases: climate change is a health crisis that requires action now to save millions of lives, warn scientists and former health ministers.
Sky bridges, citizen science protect endangered Malaysia monkeys
A graceful black monkey edges across a swaying red rope bridge strung over a busy residential road in Malaysia's Penang, watched by local conservationists who carefully record her movements.Key to the...
We asked US researchers how the Trump administration's science policies have affected them
The American academic research engine has long been the envy of the world. Generally well-funded, labs in the United States have been able to attract the best minds who generate breakthroughs and train ...
Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections
President Donald Trump’s retribution campaign steamrolled another Republican rival on Tuesday, with a Trump-backed challenger ousting one of the president’s leading intra-party antagonists, Rep. Thomas Massie, in a Kentucky primary.
Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo faces backlash for pledging to imprison 'American Zionists' at ICE facility
Texas Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo draws criticism from her own party over posts pledging to detain American Zionists at an ICE facility.
MUSC expands Doctor of Health Administration program with fully online option
The Medical University of South Carolina is expanding access to its Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) degree through a fully online option designed specifically for working healthcare leaders.
Scientists use DNA from poop to save the world’s rarest marsupial
Scientists in Australia are using cutting-edge DNA techniques to help save one of the world’s rarest marsupials — the critically endangered Gilbert’s potoroo, with fewer than 150 left in the wild. By analyzing tiny traces of DNA in the animals’ scat, researchers uncovered clues about the elusive fungi the potoroos depend on for survival. The findings could help conservationists identify safer new habitats and establish backup populations before disasters like bushfires wipe them out.
California, other states sue over new Trump limits on loans for nurses, PAs, therapists
California and other Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration over new limits on federal borrowing by students in healthcare fields.
Jonathan Weigel named one of the World's Best 40-Under-40 Graduate Business Professors by Poets & Quants - Haas News
Assistant Professor Jonathan Weigel, who teaches business ethics to MBA students and studies how fragile states can build more accountable governance, has been named one of Poets & Quants’ “World’s Best 40-Under-40 Graduate Business Professors of 2026.” Weigel was selected from more than 1,700 nominations from students, administrators, and faculty members at business schools around […]
WA author Eli Raphael’s debut novel takes place in Port Angeles
"Night Objects" is a gripping, suspenseful story told by protagonist Lenny Winter as she recounts her move as a 15-year-old from Miami to Port Angeles.
France Politics
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his speech during a conference named "No Money for Terror", on the sidelines of the G7 finance ministers meeting, aimed at cutting off financing of
How political parties took control of the EU Parliament’s bureaucracy — and sparked a staff rebellion
The Parliament’s administrative staff are supposed to be non-political, but unions say that’s not the case.
Illinois joins suit arguing Trump grad loan caps threaten healthcare workforce
Illinois joined 25 Democratic-led states suing the Trump administration over new graduate student loan caps they say could worsen healthcare worker shortages.
Mills endorses former administration official Hannah Pingree for governor
Gov. Janet Mills announced her official endorsement Tuesday for Hannah Pingree to succeed her in the Blaine House.
Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them
What do US researchers make of all the Trump administration science-related policy changes? A survey of 280 academic scientists asked them.
Vibrant Emotional Health to Continue as National Administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
/PRNewswire/ -- Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the nonprofit administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline), announced today that the...
Britain Business
Small business representatives, British Business Secretary Peter Kyle, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, centre right, pose for a group photo as Starmer hosts a reception to mark the introduction
Uncertainty makes science powerful — and incredibly vulnerable
Related Content Science fiction and the authoritarian imagination Thinking outside Schrödinger’s cat box: Reality as quantum Chatbots aren’t conscious, but it’s important to understand the science and philosophy of why In Silicon Valley, creationists and atheist post-libertarians have a lot in common Why thinking about aliens can help us better understand philosophy of science What […]
Hungary’s Magyar kicks off his first foreign trip as prime minister to ally Poland
Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, is visiting Poland, a traditional ally that can offer plenty of lessons on political transformation and restoring democratic norms | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
"Pollution over politics" Environmental Advocates NY responds to EPA PFA rollbacks
On Monday, EPA administrator Lee Zeldin alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the repeal of drinking water regulations for four different P
Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year
The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States, citing discrimination against Afrikaners | K-DAWN
Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees
The Trump administration is proposing increasing the refugee admissions ceiling to 17,500 for White South Africans, according to a State Department report to Congress obtained by CNN.
Fund Drive Special Programming: Disinformation, Political Manipulation, Identity Politics, and the Growing threats facing American Democracy
Host Davey D welcomed Jamelle Bouie to Hard Knock Radio for an in depth conversation about disinformation, political manipulation, identity politics, and the growing threats facing American democracy. Bouie, one of the nation’s most prominent political commentators, is a columnist for The New York Times and is widely known for connecting current political events to … Continued
Kudos to Cheer Club, College of Business faculty, Cybersecurity team and more
Becky Cottrell, Ph.D., Department of Social Work, and Bridget Arend, Ph.D., School of Education Becky Cottrell from the Department of Social Work and Bridget Arend, Ph.D., from the School of Education co-authored an article recently published in an international journal. Read the article. Biff Baker, Ph.D., College of Business Biff Baker, Ph.D., received a Best in Track award from the Society for Advancement of Management for research examining bureaucratic inefficiencies within Section 8 subsidized housing programs. The study focuses on how administrative delays and communication breakdowns can create housing instability for families and discourage landlord participation. It also offers recommendations to improve accountability and trust in public housing systems. Brendan Fry, Ph.D., Department of Mathematics and Statistics Brendan Fry, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, co-authored the article “Modeling the Impact of Venous Collapsibility on Retinal Oxygenation,” published in the Journal of Theoretical Biology. The interdisciplinary research brought together scholars from the University of Delaware, Indiana University Indianapolis, McGill University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Access the article. Bridget Arend, Ph.D., School of Education Bridget Arend, Ph.D., professor in the School of Education, co-published the book “Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning: A Resource for More Purposeful, Effective, and Enjoyable College Teaching, Second Edition” with James R. Davis. The book explores practical approaches to improving college teaching and student learning experiences. Buy the book. College of Business Faculty At the 2026 Western Decision Sciences Institute international conference, Sally Baalbaki-Yassine, Ph.D., Debora Gilliard, Ph.D., and David Lynn Hoffman, Ph.D., from the College of Business received the Best Case Study Paper Award for “Oreo: A Global Success Story in Brand Evolution and Market Leadership.” Lisa McVicker, Ph.D., and Apryl Brodersen, Ph.D., also had their paper, “Electronic Performance Monitoring: Employer Panacea or Legal Quagmire?” accepted for publication in the Journal of Business Leadership. Community Engagement Exchange Program Metropolitan State University of Denver was selected to host international Fellow Aleja Henao Espitia of Bogotá, Colombia through the Community Engagement Exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State. View Espitia's LinkedIn profile. David Varel, Ph.D., College of Letters, Arts and Sciences MSU Denver historian David Varel, Ph.D., has been awarded a 2026 ACLS Fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies. The fellowship program supports outstanding scholarship in the humanities and social sciences, and selected just 63 scholars from more than 2,000 applicants this year. Varel’s project, “The Black Chicago School: Academic Activism in the Age of American Apartheid,” explores the work of Black scholars who challenged scientific racism, built alternative institutions and helped lay the foundation for the modern civil rights movement. The fellowship provides up to $60,000 to support full-time research and writing. Learn more about the fellowship. MSU Denver Office of Financial Aid Team Several MSU Denver employees were recognized for leadership and service during the Colorado Association of Financial Aid Administrators (CAFAA) conference held in May in Crested Butte. Don Holtzen, interim associate director of systems, chaired the conference and was recognized for his service as CAFAA conference chair and technology chair during the 2025-26 term. Holtzen also received the Postsecondary Institution Professional of the Year award, which recognizes financial-aid professionals who have made significant contributions to their institutions and to CAFAA. Tori Pacheco, associate director of Student Services, helped design décor and facilitate the conference and was recognized for her service as CAFAA secretary during the 2025-26 term. Destiny Candelaria, call center coordinator, served on the conference planning committee and presented on One Stops during the event. Michael Nguyen, executive director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, assisted as a CAFAA board member and was recognized for serving as president-elect during the 2025-26 term. Richard Balbag, program assistant I, received the Distinguished Support Staff Member of the Year award, honoring staff members who have made exceptional contributions to their financial-aid offices. Military Friendly Recognition Military Friendly has awarded MSU Denver Gold Status as a military-friendly university and ranked the University No. 7 nationally for military spouses. The recognition reflects MSU Denver’s strong support systems for veterans and military spouses, including transfer credit assistance and retention-focused resources. As of 2026, 1,050 military-connected students are enrolled at the University, advancing institutional priorities around serving veterans and supporting student retention. MSU Denver Cheer Club The MSU Denver Cheer Club earned third place in the 4-Year College Small Coed Intermediate division at the USA Spirit Nationals. Celebrate the win on Instagram. MSU Denver Cybersecurity Team An MSU Denver cybersecurity team earned first place in the Strategist category at the 2026 CYBER RECon National Competition hosted at Fort Meade, Maryland, by U.S. Cyber Command. Led by Jeffrey London, Ph.D., and undergraduate student Matthew Bopp, the team competed against universities and law schools nationwide with its 30-page legal analysis on cybersecurity and free speech titled “Freedom of Speech and MDM: Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation.” The paper also earned Bopp a personal invitation to apply to the University of Maryland School of Law. MSU Denver Debate Team MSU Denver Debate won the 2026 Sierra Sustainability Summit hosted at Yosemite National Park in April. Students Kat Conte and Simon Bernhard bested teams from George Washington University, Gallaudet University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the University of San Francisco and Tennessee Tech in the modified present-and-defend style competition. Their proposal recommended adapting Colorado’s Keep Colorado Wild Pass model to support California state parks facing budget constraints. Learn about the summit. MSU Denver Women’s Golf MSU Denver Women’s Golf was represented on the national stage this month as junior Neige Dunn competed as an individual at the NCAA West Regional. She became the first Roadrunner in 10 years to qualify for NCAA Regionals as an individual. Get the details.
Yes, Trump Might Really Attack Cuba
The shift comes as administration officials struggle to convince the Cuban regime to make major economic and political changes.
What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?
The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely made up of the president’s allies.
Pete Hegseth boosts Trump-backed challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Kentucky primary
It’s highly unusual for the defense secretary to participate in a political event. Massie has opposed the Trump administration’s handling of the war in Iran.
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute secures $5M grant to prevent childhood disease
Prime Minister Albanese announces a $5 million grant for MCRI to launch a pioneering research team focused on preventing childhood health conditions.
APSA Statement on the Dismissal of the National Science Board -
The American Political Science Association (APSA) condemns the Trump Administration’s recent dismissal of all 22 members of the National Science Board (NSB), the independent advisory and oversight body for the National Science Foundation (NSF). This [...]
Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump Silent, and in a Political Bind
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
The minister of health of the Dominican Republic assumed the presidency of the 79th World Health Assembly
Geneva, May 18, 2026 (PAHO) – Dr. Víctor Atallah, Minister of Health of the Dominican Republic, assumed the presidency of the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) this Monday, as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) highest decision-making body opened in Geneva.According to WHO rules of procedure, the presidency rotates among the Organization’s six regions. This year, the Region of the Americas is responsible for leading the Assembly. It is the first time that the Dominican Republic has assumed the presidency of the World Health Assembly.
Canada’s sports minister hopes World Cup can lead to trade agreement with US and Mexico
Adam van Koeverden has expressed confidence that hosting the World Cup could be the key to agreeing a new trilateral trade deal with the US and Mexico
What to know about the political chaos engulfing the UK's Labour Party and efforts to unseat Starmer
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer tried to strengthen his grip on office Monday, saying he was getting on with the job after taking blame for the Labour Party’s disastrous election results that have put his leadership in jeopardy.
The Entertainment Report: Ella Langley, Willie Nelson, and ‘Jack Ryan’
Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Ella Langley’s big night at the CMAs, t…
Players Sue Sony Over PS5 Tariff 'Windfall'
The class action lawsuit argues that Sony will obtain "a double recovery windfall" following the Trump administration’s IEEPA tariff refunds, which it argues should be passed on to consumers
Public Health Law and Policy Experts Urge Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Reject the Latest Effort to Destabilize Childhood Vaccines | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
In comments filed on May 19th, a group of public health and administrative law scholars urged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reject a petition seeking to dramatically expand the scope of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.
Cancelled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake's voiced protagonist and naked robo-person bums bared in this reportedly leaked cinematic
A cinematic reportedly from the cancelled Aspyr version of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake has leaked.
Trump administration pushes narrative of Christian founding at rally
The day-long prayer event featured speakers from President Trump’s cabinet and a program that drew connections between the nation’s founding and Christianity.
Trump administration pushes narrative of Christian founding at rally
The day-long prayer event featured speakers from President Trump’s cabinet and a program that drew connections between the nation’s founding and Christianity.
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to Kris Parker, co-owner of Home Cafe and Kitchen, during a visit to Home Cafe and Kitchen in London, Monday, May 18, 2026, as
Be Sure Your Small Business is Ready for Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will release its annual Atlantic hurricane season outlook on Thursday, May 21. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, but storms are most common from mid-August through mid-October. Don’t assume your business is safe just becaus
Trump moves to dismiss $10 billion suit over leak of tax returns after reports of a resolution
The creation of a fund to pay allies of the president who believe they were wrongly investigated and prosecuted reflects Trump's long-running claims that the Biden administration Justice Department was weaponized against him.
Trump drops lawsuit against IRS amid talks of establishing a $1.8 billion fund for allies
President Donald Trump is dropping his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, according to court documents, a signal that the administration is preparing to go forward with a plan to set up $1.8 billion fund that would compensate those who believe they were subject to unfair investigations under previous administrations.
Op-ed: Trump Fires All Governing Members of the US National Science Foundation Amidst Major Cuts to Research
Trump Administration efforts to erase the independence of federal agencies, and roll back research, continue in the firing of all 22 National Science Foundation board members
Hungarian President Sulyok Rejects Magyar’s Call to Resign
Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok rejected demands from new Prime Minister Peter Magyar to resign by the end of May, setting the stage for a legal battle in Budapest.
China Politics
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, center, looks on as diplomats and staff members gather for an official group photo following the presentation ceremony for the ministry's Outstanding Diplomat Medal in
China Politics
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives alongside foreign diplomats for the presentation ceremony of the ministry's Outstanding Diplomat Medal in Beijing, China, Monday, May 18, 2026. (Maxim Shemetov/Pool Photo via
Thailand to Pare 7,000 Business Rules to Lure Foreign Investment
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government plans a sweeping reform of more than 7,000 business regulations, aiming to cut bureaucratic hurdles and accelerate investment as it tries to compete for global capital.
A prayer festival calls for more religion in politics, not less
A prayer festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC was partially organized and funded by the federal government. Its evangelical Christian messaging and call for more religion in politics not less, aligns with the Trump administration's fusion of faith and governance. NPR's Emily Feng went to the event to understand the audience for this approach, and she spoke with author Eric Metaxas, a speaker at the Rededicate 250 festival.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Henry Larson, with audio engineering by It was edited by Sarah Robbins and Daniel Burke.Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Critics fear a midterm purge as the Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility
At least 67 million registrations, primarily from Republican-controlled states, have gone through a beefed-up verification program at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and tens of thousands of those have been flagged as potential noncitizens or people who have died.
Scientists reveal more than 1.3 million people may share DNA with Maryland’s earliest colonists
According to new findings by researchers from Harvard University, there could be more than one million three hundred thousand individuals living today who share their genetic material with some of the original colonists of Maryland in the United States, as shown in an innovative genetic study titled ‘The genetic legacy of the 17th-century colonial capital of St. Mary’s City’ in Current Biology.
Burcum: Mental health lifeline becomes collateral damage
Two of Vail’s three metro Clubhouse locations could close as early as June 30 if a fixable state funding-renewal snag isn’t solved soon, columnist Jill Burcum writes.
Albany Mayor Applyrs looks ahead in budget gap update
On Saturday, the mayor said her administration has been able to find almost $6 million in savings to address a $19 million operating deficit.
Trump administration promote program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purge
The Trump administration has run the names of at least 67 million voters through government databases as it looks for noncitizens and people who've died.
Trump administration promote program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purge
The Trump administration has run the names of at least 67 million voters through government databases as it looks for noncitizens and people who've died.
White House looks like it’s playing politics with Californians’ health care
The administration is right to go after Medicaid fraud, but singling out the state for a huge penalty looks like retribution.
White House looks like it’s playing politics with Californians’ health care
The administration is right to go after Medicaid fraud, but singling out the state for a huge penalty looks like retribution.
News Analysis: Trump spent two days with Xi in Beijing. Was he outplayed?
The Trump administration argues the trip was a success, having secured the display of conciliation and partnership the president had sought after years of increasingly dangerous acrimony.
Kids’ mental health - time to close the gap: Marissa Kiefer
Mental and behavioral health challenges among young people are not rare -- they’re part of life for many families. But at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s, we’re dedicated to trying new approaches, writes guest columnist Marissa Kiefer, president of University Hospitals' Rainbow Babies & Children’s and MacDonald Women’s hospitals.
Thomas Massie’s Lonely and Expensive Fight Against Trump
The seven-term GOP congressman from Kentucky, a leading Trump antagonist, will soon find out whether his political career in the House can survive a break with the president.
The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers
May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak, and now perhaps Starmer: each one was brought low for a reason. But what if the deeper problem is the office itself?
South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike
South Korea will pursue all options, including emergency arbitration, to avoid a labour strike at the country's biggest employer Samsung Electronics and to minimise any damage if one does occur, its prime minister said on Sunday.
Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, did not advance to the runoff, CBS News projected.