Elections May 26, 2026 The Jaw-Dropping Cost of the Texas Senate Primary: Nearly $130 Million The race between Senator John Cornyn and his right-wing rival, Ken Paxton, has cost mountains of cash. More of it has gone to help Mr. Cornyn — but that money may not be enough. The Jaw-Dropping Cost of the Texas Senate Primary: Nearly $130 Million The race between Senator John Cornyn and his right-wing rival, Ken Paxton, has cost mountains of cash. More of it has gone to help Mr. Cornyn — but that money may not be enough. See more
Midterm Elections (2026) May 26, 2026 Runoff Polls in Texas Senate Contest Have Favored Ken Paxton Mr. Paxton, a Texas Senate candidate, has led Senator John Cornyn in all but one independent poll in the Republican primary runoff. Runoff Polls in Texas Senate Contest Have Favored Ken Paxton Mr. Paxton, a Texas Senate candidate, has led Senator John Cornyn in all but one independent poll in the Republican primary runoff. Share
Deaths (Obituaries) May 26, 2026 Manny Fernandez, Bulwark of Dolphins’ Defense, Dies at 79 He played a critical part in Miami’s 17-0 season in 1972, which ended with his spectacular defense in Super Bowl VII against Washington. Manny Fernandez, Bulwark of Dolphins’ Defense, Dies at 79 He played a critical part in Miami’s 17-0 season in 1972, which ended with his spectacular defense in Super Bowl VII against Washington. Share
Whistle-Blowers May 26, 2026 Trump Administration Wants Employees to Sign NDAs Lawyers representing federal workers said the move is intended to chill speech and could be challenged on First Amendment grounds. Trump Administration Wants Employees to Sign NDAs Lawyers representing federal workers said the move is intended to chill speech and could be challenged on First Amendment grounds. Share
Government Communications Headquarters (Great Britain) May 26, 2026 High-Level British Spy Warns of Expanding Russia Threat The director of Britain’s electronic surveillance agency warns that Russia is only getting more brazen as battlefield losses in Ukraine mount. High-Level British Spy Warns of Expanding Russia Threat The director of Britain’s electronic surveillance agency warns that Russia is only getting more brazen as battlefield losses in Ukraine mount. Share
Chess (Play) May 26, 2026 ‘Chess’ Will Close With Lea Michele’s Departure, in a Change of Plans The Broadway musical had planned to keep going, but box-office sales made clear Michele’s appeal was essential. It will now close June 21. ‘Chess’ Will Close With Lea Michele’s Departure, in a Change of Plans The Broadway musical had planned to keep going, but box-office sales made clear Michele’s appeal was essential. It will now close June 21. Share
United States Defense and Military Forces May 26, 2026 Judge Lifts West Point’s Restrictions on Civilian Professors’ Speech A federal judge also said that the government had offered no real justification for limiting the ability of a professor who sued to express opinions in the c... Judge Lifts West Point’s Restrictions on Civilian Professors’ Speech A federal judge also said that the government had offered no real justification for limiting the ability of a professor who sued to express opinions in the c... Share
Climate crisis May 26, 2026 Has BHP shown its true colours? | Fiona Katauskas It’s not easy being greenSee more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading... Has BHP shown its true colours? | Fiona Katauskas It’s not easy being greenSee more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading... Share
California May 26, 2026 Crack in California chemical tank averts ‘catastrophic’ blast but thousands remain evacuated Officials say still not safe for 16,000 people to return home as crews in Orange county work to neutralize damaged tankA crack that formed by chance in an ov... Crack in California chemical tank averts ‘catastrophic’ blast but thousands remain evacuated Officials say still not safe for 16,000 people to return home as crews in Orange county work to neutralize damaged tankA crack that formed by chance in an ov... Share
Midterm Elections (2026) May 26, 2026 Just Tuning In? Here’s What to Know About the Midterms. President Trump has sought revenge in G.O.P. primaries. Democrats have turned out to vote in large numbers. Republicans have gained a redistricting advantage. Just Tuning In? Here’s What to Know About the Midterms. President Trump has sought revenge in G.O.P. primaries. Democrats have turned out to vote in large numbers. Republicans have gained a redistricting advantage. Share
Crystal Palace May 26, 2026 Glasner urges Crystal Palace to win final and take up rightful Europa League place Palace were demoted to Conference League by UefaWednesday night’s final in Leipzig is Glasner’s last gameOliver Glasner has urged Crystal Palace to win the C... Glasner urges Crystal Palace to win final and take up rightful Europa League place Palace were demoted to Conference League by UefaWednesday night’s final in Leipzig is Glasner’s last gameOliver Glasner has urged Crystal Palace to win the C... Share
Coco Gauff May 26, 2026 Coco Gauff says Australian Open did not apologise over racket-smash clip Gauff was filmed letting off steam in private area French Open champion begins defence with 6-4, 6-0 winCoco Gauff said she did not receive an apology or res... Coco Gauff says Australian Open did not apologise over racket-smash clip Gauff was filmed letting off steam in private area French Open champion begins defence with 6-4, 6-0 winCoco Gauff said she did not receive an apology or res... Share
Television May 26, 2026 World War II with Tom Hanks review – one of the largest documentaries in human history This 20-episode take on the second world war, helmed by the Saving Private Ryan star, is a vast creation. But it still manages to wind up feeling basic – des... World War II with Tom Hanks review – one of the largest documentaries in human history This 20-episode take on the second world war, helmed by the Saving Private Ryan star, is a vast creation. But it still manages to wind up feeling basic – des... Share
