Bucks County School Districts Rank Among Pennsylvania's Best in 2026 Standardized Test Scores
New Hope tops Bucks County and lands at #16 statewide.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
10 players to watch at the 2026 World Cup
10 players to watch at the 2026 World Cup | AP News (Thanks to Louden for this one)
| Argentina’s Lionel Messi runs with the ball during a friendly soccer match against Mauritania in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello, File) |
Happy, the elephant, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo
Happy, the elephant, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo : NPR
Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insight into the animal's behavior and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55, the zoo said Wednesday.
"She was a wonderful elephant," interim zoo director Craig Piper said in an interview Wednesday, as heavy-hearted staffers absorbed the loss of an animal some had tended for over 30 years. "She served as a tremendous ambassador for elephants and for elephant conservation."
Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World
Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World
The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.
Martin Varsavsky, a Spanish-Argentine tech entrepreneur close to Mr. Thiel, has built a ranch in the Argentine city of Mendoza, which he has said he sees as a potential shelter in case of World War III.
Mr. Varsavsky has hypothesized that Argentina would be completely unaffected if the northern hemisphere were wiped out by nuclear war.
“The moment China takes Taiwan or Russia takes Lithuania, I’m in Buenos Aires,” he said. “It’s good to have a Plan B for civilization.”
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Google employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term
Google employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term
The Average Guys Outsmarting Wall Street on Prediction Markets
How prediction-market ‘sharps’ have made millions wagering on everything from war to Rotten Tomatoes.
This reporter went bust while covering America's sports betting boom
Knicks Fans Are Stunned by Four-Figure Ticket Prices
Knicks Fans Are Stunned by Four-Figure Ticket Prices
New York Knicks fans, still celebrating the team making it to the N.B.A. finals, are confronting high ticket prices for the games at Madison Square Garden.
U.S. Again Strikes Military Site and Drones in Iran; The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords - The New York Times
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.
U.S. Again Strikes Military Site and Drones in Iran
A U.S. official said on Wednesday the attacks had been in self-defense and targeted attack drones and a drone ground-control station. They were the latest attacks to threaten a fragile cease-fire.
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Lebanese Resigned to a Long War, Even if U.S. and Iran Make a Deal - The New York Times
Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south.
Oil Prices Climb on Renewed Hostilities in Middle East - The New York Times
Oil prices jumped and stocks wobbled on Thursday after Iran said it had targeted an American military base in retaliation for U.S. strikes in Iran the day before, marking the second exchange of hostilities in three days between the two countries.
Biden Sues Justice Dept. to Block Release of Tapes
Biden Sues Justice Dept. to Block Release of Tapes - The New York Times
The former president argued that the Justice Department has a responsibility to protect the privacy of conversations he had with a former ghostwriter.
Jill Biden’s Reaction to Biden’s 2024 Debate: ‘He’s Having a Stroke’ - The New York Times
“I had never, ever seen Joe like that,” the former first lady told CBS News. “Before or since.”
Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll
Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll
The investigation is said to center on whether Ms. Carroll committed perjury in civil lawsuits against Donald J. Trump, whom she accused of sexual assault.
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| E. Jean Carroll leaving court in Manhattan in 2024. Donald J. Trump later lost an appeal of a $5 million verdict against him. Photo by Dave Sanders for NY Times |
Longview paper mill disaster could be ‘deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history,’ governor says
Early Tuesday morning, a 900,000-gallon chemical tank failed at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. The tank rupture released tens of thousands of gallons of the caustic chemical known as white liquor, which is used to break wood chips into pulp to make paper.
Nine people who were injured as a result of the tank rupture were initially taken to Longview’s PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center.
PeaceHealth spokesman Jim Murez said four of those patients were transferred to other hospitals in the region, including the Legacy Oregon Burn Center, for a higher level of care. One worker was declared dead Tuesday after being taken to the Longview hospital. A second person was confirmed dead Wednesday.
Four patients stayed in Longview and were treated at the medical center. They have now all been discharged.
Nine others remain missing and are presumed dead.
A Quiet Pacific Village Becomes China’s Security Testing Ground
A Quiet Pacific Village Becomes China’s Security Testing Ground - The New York Times
When a remote Pacific village asked for help with rowdy youth, the Chinese police arrived with a surveillance system. Then came the backlash.
As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries
As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries - The New York Times (Thanks to Haadi for this one)
Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as the president uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents.
In the past several months, prosecutors have repeatedly failed to persuade grand juries that the cases they have brought warrant criminal charges. And if it were not unusual enough, they have also been admonished at least three times since last November by federal judges who have accused them of misconduct.
’60 Minutes’ Journalist Sharyn Alfonsi Loses Deal After Dispute With Bari Weiss
’60 Minutes’ Journalist Sharyn Alfonsi Loses Deal After Dispute With Bari Weiss - The New York Times
Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment on a brutal Salvadoran prison was pulled abruptly in December, said that CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, had let her contract expire.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
How This Summer’s Movies Shift the Connection With Their Related Toys
How This Summer’s Movies Shift the Connection With Their Related Toys - The New York Times
Before the Mandalorian series debuted in 2019, producers kept Grogu a secret to heighten the drama of the ultimate reveal. Even toy manufacturers were left in the dark, which resulted in a dearth of Grogu toys that Christmas, a major downer for fans clamoring for a Baby Yoda plushie.
That won’t happen with the big-screen spinoff “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” In addition to costumes, pins, Lego sets and, for the deep-pocketed, a cargo-carrying robot fashioned after Grogu’s pram ($2,875), there is an entire line of plush dolls featuring Grogu in various states of “action” and repose. There’s a “Pick-Me-Up Grogu” whose eyes pop open when you lift him; a “Sleepy Grogu” who doesn’t do much of anything except nap; and so on.
Despite the dolls’ appearance, Grogu is a baby who isn’t quite a baby (he’s in his 50s) and isn’t Yoda, despite his nickname. But Grogu is cute, in a weird reptilian sort of way.
The new Masters of the Universe film pokes good-hearted fun at the original series, like the corniness of the character names — including He-Man — and He-Man’s obsessive attachment to his Power Sword. For fans who love the sword as much as he does, there’s an electronic version that lights up, vibrates and makes swooshing sounds when you wave it around. Ostensibly, it’s intended for children 6 and older, though early excited users on TikTok primarily seemed to be men in their 30s and 40s.
Ferrari shares fall after luxury carmaker launches first full EV
Ferrari shares fall after luxury carmaker launches first full EV
CEO Benedetto Vigna told CNBC that the new car, which translates as “light,” would be welcomed by both existing customers and new clientele. The launch comes even as other luxury car manufacturers have scaled back on plans to launch their own EVs due to weak demand.
America’s schools face a reckoning on digital devices
America’s schools face a reckoning on digital devices | AP News (Thanks to Sam for this one)
What's behind the decade-long 'learning recession' for American students | PBS News
U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Surgeon General’s Warning on the Harms of Screen Use
Monday, May 25, 2026
Sudanese people search for thousands left missing by 3 years of war
Sudanese people search for thousands left missing by 3 years of war | AP News (Thanks to Sonia for this one)
| Azaher Abdallah, who has been searching for her husband, Fahani Al Fateh, for over a year, becomes emotional during an interview with The Associated Press in Omdurman, Sudan, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) |
Gunman in Shooting Near White House Killed in Exchange of Fire With Secret Service
A gunman known to the U.S. Secret Service opened fire near the White House and was shot and killed by federal officers. President Trump was in the White House at the time.
White House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Catch Up on A.I.
White House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Catch Up on A.I. - The New York Times
The C.I.A. and N.S.A. cannot fully deploy the latest models on their classified systems because of a shortage of cutting-edge chips.
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| Jensen Huang, president and CEO of NVIDIA, gives a presentation in Washington last October.Eric Lee for The New York Times |
Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical
Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical - The New York Times
The document marks a powerful foray by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church into the debate about the misuse or overuse of artificial intelligence.
Main Takeaways From Pope Leo’s Encyclical on A.I. - The New York Times
In his letter, the first American pontiff called for putting care for humans at the heart of technological change.
As A.I. Fever Rises in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo Has a Few Words - The New York Times
The American pope wants to take artificial intelligence down a notch. Is he challenging the tech companies, or will tech take over the papacy?
Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026)
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| Leo greeting Christopher Olah, a co-founder of the A.I. developer Anthropic, before the presentation.Alberto Pizzoli/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images |
Top Iranian Negotiators Arrive in Qatar for Talks on Peace Deal as U.S. Launches Attacks in Self-Defense
Iranian officials went to Doha on Monday for the negotiations, hours before the U.S. military announced the strikes it said were in “self-defense” to protect troops. Israel’s leader said his country plans to intensify attacks against Hezbollah, Iran’s ally, in Lebanon.
Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon - The New York Times
After the prime minister made the announcement, the Israeli military said it had struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites in the past day.
What Are the Abraham Accords, Trump’s 2020 Mideast Deals? - The New York Times
The diplomatic agreements normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Now, as part of the peace talks with Iran, Mr. Trump wants other states to join.
Evolving Warfare Connects the Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran - The New York Times
Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.
Global Oil Price Rises After U.S. Strikes in Iran Cloud Peace Deal - The New York Times
Optimism for a resolution to the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was checked after the United States said it had carried out strikes on missile launch sites in Iran.
Stock Markets, Business News, Financials, Earnings - CNBC
How one medical supply CEO is navigating the oil price shock
‘I never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before this!’ said David Navazio, founder and CEO of medical supply company Gentell.
Absent Congressman Calls Allies, but Stops Short of Public Appearance
Absent Congressman Calls Allies, but Stops Short of Public Appearance - The New York Times
Republican officials said they have talked to Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress for weeks. His office said Mr. Kean will eventually explain his absence.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia (CBS News)
Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Abrego Garcia
The move deals an embarrassing blow to the Trump administration, which made the Maryland man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the face of its deportation campaign.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species
From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species | CNN (Thanks to Finn for this one)
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| A "glass castle" worm found by scientists in Japan. |
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| A sea pen discovered in the South Sandwich Islands, in the south Atlantic Ocean. This specimen is undergoing genetic analysis to confirm its exact evolutionary lineage. |
Arizona college president Tiffany Hernandez booed after AI bot malfunctions, skips graduates names
Arizona college president Tiffany Hernandez booed after AI bot malfunctions, skips graduates names (Thanks to Bernadette for this one)
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| Tiffany Hernandez, the Glendale Community College president, explained the AI blunder to students. |
What to know about Mackenzie Shirilla, the Ohio teen who killed her boyfriend and his friend in 100 mph crash
What to know about Mackenzie Shirilla, the Ohio teen who killed her boyfriend and his friend in 100 mph crash (Thanks to Sara for this one)
Shirilla is serving two concurrent 15-year-to-life sentences for the 2022 crash that killed Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan. The case is the focus of the Netflix documentary “The Crash.”
‘We’ve Never Been This Bad.’ Eastern Pennsylvania Weighs Rising Costs.
‘We’ve Never Been This Bad.’ Eastern Pennsylvania Weighs Rising Costs. - The New York Times (Thanks to Haadi for this one)
With two swing districts, the region from Scranton to Allentown could decide control of the House, and voters are expressing profound economic distress.
Judge Bars Kars4Kids From Broadcasting ‘Misleading’ Ads in California
Judge Bars Kars4Kids From Broadcasting ‘Misleading’ Ads in California - The New York Times
The ads with a repetitive jingle encouraging people to donate cars do not disclose that most of the proceeds go to a Jewish organization in New Jersey, the judge ruled.
Powered by A.I., Google Changes Its Search Box for the First Time in 25 Years
Powered by A.I., Google Changes Its Search Box for the First Time in 25 Years - The New York Times
Using a new Gemini A.I. model, the tech giant is overhauling its search box dimensions to answer longer queries, adding a video-generation tool and simplifying online shopping.
Everything Announced at Google I/O 2026 in 13 Minutes
Musk’s SpaceX Reveals Its Finances for the First Time as It Readies for IPO
Musk’s SpaceX Reveals Its Finances for the First Time as It Readies for IPO - The New York Times
Mr. Musk’s rocket and satellite maker disclosed its financial performance as it prepares to go public in what is set to be one of the largest offerings to date.
The Banks That Won a Piece of SpaceX’s Colossal I.P.O. - The New York Times
Across Wall Street, bankers have been clamoring to lead what is expected to be the biggest-ever initial public offering.
OpenAI Prepares to File for an I.P.O. in Coming Weeks
OpenAI Prepares to File for an I.P.O. in Coming Weeks - The New York Times
OpenAI would be one of the most highly anticipated potential initial public offerings, in what is set to be a major year of I.P.O.s for Silicon Valley.
Samsung Averts a Walkout With Big Bonuses, but Discord Over A.I. Profits Brews
Samsung Averts a Walkout With Big Bonuses, but Discord Over A.I. Profits Brews - The New York Times
Samsung Electronics, a global memory chip supplier, has been a major beneficiary of the A.I boom. It has also become the center of a debate over how to divide its spoils.
Nvidia says it has ‘largely conceded’ China’s AI chip market to Huawei; Nvidia beats on earnings
Trump Approved a Nvidia Chip for Sale in China. Beijing Doesn’t Want It. - The New York Times
Nvidia says it has ‘largely conceded’ China’s AI chip market to Huawei
Nvidia (NVDA) Q1 2027 earnings report: Live updates
Nvidia earnings takeaways: Data center revenue nearly doubles, report is strong but stock slides
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