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Two Navy jets collide mid-air at Idaho air show

Two Navy jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, but all four crew members safely ejected and are in stable condition. The incident is under investigation.

LIRR Strike Snarls NYC Commutes; Talks Resume Monday

A strike by Long Island Rail Road workers over wages and health benefits has entered its third day, snarling commutes for hundreds of thousands of NYC riders. Negotiations between the MTA and union leaders are ongoing.

Trump warns Iran ‘clock ticking’; oil prices surge to $110

President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating the 'clock is ticking' for a peace deal, as tensions rise following a drone attack on a UAE nuclear plant and ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices have increased due to re-escalation risks.

US, China reach agricultural trade deal after Trump-Xi summit

Following the Trump-Xi summit, the US and China reached an agricultural trade deal, with China agreeing to boost trade for US beef and poultry. Both sides have provided differing details on the new pacts.

WHO declares Congo Ebola outbreak global emergency; 6 Americans exposed

The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, with at least 80 deaths and 246 cases reported. Six Americans were exposed to the virus in Congo.

Divers recover four Italian bodies from Maldives sea cave

Rescuers located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldives atoll, bringing the total recovered to five. The discovery comes after days of searching by an international team.

Austin police arrest three teens after random shootings injure four

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of at least 10 random shootings across Austin, Texas, over the weekend, which injured four people and prompted a shelter-in-place order. The suspects, aged 15 and 17, allegedly used stolen guns.

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus

Naval forces detained activists on a flotilla attempting to breach the Gaza maritime blockade near Cyprus. Israel's Foreign Ministry called the flotilla a 'provocation,' asserting it would not permit a breach of the naval blockade.'

Trump criticizes Rep. Thomas Massie, calls for ouster

President Trump doubled down on efforts to oust Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), stating he 'must be thrown out of office.' This comes as Kyle Rittenhouse also faced backlash from MAGA supporters for endorsing Massie.'

Trump's Taiwan gambit seen as gift to China

President Trump's willingness to delay a $14 billion Taiwan arms package is viewed as a win for Beijing, potentially allowing China to keep the weapons on ice. Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, stated the nation will not provoke conflict nor surrender sovereignty.

NextEra Energy acquires Dominion in $67 billion utility deal

NextEra Energy Inc. is set to acquire Dominion Energy Inc. in a $67 billion stock deal, forming a power giant that will serve approximately 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

US, Nigeria Forces Kill 20 Islamic State Militants in New Offensive

US and Nigerian forces conducted new air strikes against Islamic State militants in Borno state, Nigeria, killing over 20 fighters. This operation follows a previous joint effort that eliminated the group's second-in-command.

Last updated: 5/18/2026, 1:03:11 PM