Voting Rights Act (1965) May 16, 2026 The Fight for Voting Rights Returns to Selma A crowd gathered at a pivotal site of defiance in the civil rights movement, this time in opposition to efforts by Republicans to eliminate majority-Black districts. The Fight for Voting Rights Returns to Selma A crowd gathered at a pivotal site of defiance in the civil rights movement, this time in opposition to efforts by Republicans to eliminate majority-Black districts. See more
Tennis May 16, 2026 Elina Svitolina sinks Coco Gauff to regain Italian Open after eight-year gap Ukrainian wins final in Rome 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2Jannik Sinner to face Casper Ruud in men’s finalEven when facing the toughest opponents in the world, there wer... Elina Svitolina sinks Coco Gauff to regain Italian Open after eight-year gap Ukrainian wins final in Rome 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2Jannik Sinner to face Casper Ruud in men’s finalEven when facing the toughest opponents in the world, there wer... Share
Women's cricket May 16, 2026 New Zealand sink England in rain-hit final women’s ODI to tie series 3rd ODI: England 181-7; NZ 141-4. NZ win by 17 runs (DLS)Play halted with tourists ahead on DLS – series drawn 1-1New Zealand shared the series spoils – and... New Zealand sink England in rain-hit final women’s ODI to tie series 3rd ODI: England 181-7; NZ 141-4. NZ win by 17 runs (DLS)Play halted with tourists ahead on DLS – series drawn 1-1New Zealand shared the series spoils – and... Share
Decisions and Verdicts May 16, 2026 Kansas Judge Blocks Law Banning Gender-Transition Treatments for Youths Two transgender teenagers claimed that the ban, enacted last year over the Democratic governor’s veto, violated the Kansas Constitution. Kansas Judge Blocks Law Banning Gender-Transition Treatments for Youths Two transgender teenagers claimed that the ban, enacted last year over the Democratic governor’s veto, violated the Kansas Constitution. Share
Eurovision Song Contest May 16, 2026 Who Is JJ? The 2025 Eurovision Winner Kicks Off This Year’s Show JJ, from Austria, kicked off this year’s Eurovision grand final in Vienna as the contest celebrates its 70th anniversary. Who Is JJ? The 2025 Eurovision Winner Kicks Off This Year’s Show JJ, from Austria, kicked off this year’s Eurovision grand final in Vienna as the contest celebrates its 70th anniversary. Share
Eurovision Song Contest May 16, 2026 A Danish theater kid thinks the omens are good for him. A Danish theater kid thinks the omens are good for him. Share
Eurovision Song Contest May 16, 2026 Israel’s Noam Bettan brings some French flair. Israel’s Noam Bettan brings some French flair. Share
Eurovision Song Contest May 16, 2026 Australia’s strategy: Go big. On everything. Australia’s strategy: Go big. On everything. Share
Weather May 16, 2026 Severe Storms to Bring Strong Winds and Hail to Central United States A series of storms, including supercells, threatens to dump rain, hail and create a tornado risk for a vast section of the country. The most severe weather i... Severe Storms to Bring Strong Winds and Hail to Central United States A series of storms, including supercells, threatens to dump rain, hail and create a tornado risk for a vast section of the country. The most severe weather i... Share
Technology May 16, 2026 Canvas hack: is it ever a good idea to pay a ransom, and what happens to the data? Businesses are advised against paying – but as the Canvas platform hack shows, many are prepared to deal to protect users’ privacyGet our breaking news email... Canvas hack: is it ever a good idea to pay a ransom, and what happens to the data? Businesses are advised against paying – but as the Canvas platform hack shows, many are prepared to deal to protect users’ privacyGet our breaking news email... Share
Scottish Premiership May 16, 2026 Hearts condemn ‘shameful’ abuse of players and staff after Celtic defeat Club demand action over scenes at end of title-deciderHearts say authorities must protect ‘integrity of the game’Hearts have issued a statement castigating t... Hearts condemn ‘shameful’ abuse of players and staff after Celtic defeat Club demand action over scenes at end of title-deciderHearts say authorities must protect ‘integrity of the game’Hearts have issued a statement castigating t... Share
Eurovision 2026 May 16, 2026 Eurovision song contest 2026 – live It’s time for the 70th annual musica extravaganza – this time from Vienna (and minus a few of the usual faces). Join us for every wild momentIt wouldn’t be E... Eurovision song contest 2026 – live It’s time for the 70th annual musica extravaganza – this time from Vienna (and minus a few of the usual faces). Join us for every wild momentIt wouldn’t be E... Share
