Midterm Elections (2026) May 19, 2026 Alabama’s Republican Senate Primary: Key Regions to Watch Barry Moore has led in numerous polls, but a three-way race is likely to advance to a runoff. Alabama’s Republican Senate Primary: Key Regions to Watch Barry Moore has led in numerous polls, but a three-way race is likely to advance to a runoff. See more
Sizewell C May 19, 2026 Spending watchdog warns £38bn cost of Sizewell C nuclear plant is ‘risky’ National Audit Office says potential benefits are ‘considerable but uncertain’ while risks are ‘immediate and substantial’The cost of the government’s £38bn... Spending watchdog warns £38bn cost of Sizewell C nuclear plant is ‘risky’ National Audit Office says potential benefits are ‘considerable but uncertain’ while risks are ‘immediate and substantial’The cost of the government’s £38bn... Share
Climate science May 19, 2026 Britain must think like a hot country – otherwise inequalities will only grow The government must act to redress the unequal impact of climate change, or risk rising temperatures making disparities worseUK ‘built for climate that no lo... Britain must think like a hot country – otherwise inequalities will only grow The government must act to redress the unequal impact of climate change, or risk rising temperatures making disparities worseUK ‘built for climate that no lo... Share
Environment May 19, 2026 UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns Landmark report calls for widespread air conditioning and says UK temperatures forecast to exceed 40C by 2050British homes will need air conditioning to surv... UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns Landmark report calls for widespread air conditioning and says UK temperatures forecast to exceed 40C by 2050British homes will need air conditioning to surv... Share
Lebanon May 19, 2026 Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill at least 19 as clashes with Hezbollah continue despite ceasefire Single strike on the village of Deir Qanoun al Nahr in the coastal Tyre province killed 10, including three children and three women, health ministry saysIsr... Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill at least 19 as clashes with Hezbollah continue despite ceasefire Single strike on the village of Deir Qanoun al Nahr in the coastal Tyre province killed 10, including three children and three women, health ministry saysIsr... Share
Kylie Minogue May 19, 2026 Kylie Minogue announces she had second cancer diagnosis in 2021 In new Netflix documentary, pop superstar says she ‘got through it, again’, referring back to successful treatment for breast cancer in 2005Kylie Minogue has... Kylie Minogue announces she had second cancer diagnosis in 2021 In new Netflix documentary, pop superstar says she ‘got through it, again’, referring back to successful treatment for breast cancer in 2005Kylie Minogue has... Share
Midterm Elections (2026) May 19, 2026 Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump. Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump. Share
Midterm Elections (2026) May 19, 2026 Key Areas to Watch in Georgia’s Republican Senate Primary Three candidates are jockeying for position in a race that is likely to result in a runoff. Key Areas to Watch in Georgia’s Republican Senate Primary Three candidates are jockeying for position in a race that is likely to result in a runoff. Share
Taxation May 19, 2026 With Trump’s Settlement, a Possible $100 Million I.R.S. Penalty Melts Away The tax service argued that the Trump Organization tried to claim the same losses twice. The president said the audit was a “disgrace.” With Trump’s Settlement, a Possible $100 Million I.R.S. Penalty Melts Away The tax service argued that the Trump Organization tried to claim the same losses twice. The president said the audit was a “disgrace.” Share
United States Politics and Government May 19, 2026 What to Know About the Republican Senate Primary in Alabama Three leading contenders, including a Trump-backed congressman, are aiming to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville. The winner will be favored in November. What to Know About the Republican Senate Primary in Alabama Three leading contenders, including a Trump-backed congressman, are aiming to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville. The winner will be favored in November. Share
Federal-State Relations (US) May 19, 2026 Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets Like at least other 14 states, Minnesota has wrestled with how to regulate the popular prediction market sites. Federal officials sued the state over its new... Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets Like at least other 14 states, Minnesota has wrestled with how to regulate the popular prediction market sites. Federal officials sued the state over its new... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 19, 2026 Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change a... Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change a... Share
Theater (Broadway) May 19, 2026 ‘Beaches’ to Close on Broadway Months Earlier Than Planned A musical version of the 1980s tear-jerker will close months earlier than planned after opening in April to negative reviews and soft sales. ‘Beaches’ to Close on Broadway Months Earlier Than Planned A musical version of the 1980s tear-jerker will close months earlier than planned after opening in April to negative reviews and soft sales. Share
