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America Must Not Lose the Mosquito-Laser Race
[The Atlantic] — 5/27/2026, 5:13:46 PMUS

The announcement of the new “air defense” system was issued from Changzhou. A company called Photon Matrix Lab claimed to have developed a new technology for identifying and eliminating deadly threats mid-flight. A video on Indiegogo showed potential buyers how it works: After detecting a mosquito,...

South Africa: No basis for US claim of humanitarian emergency for white people
[The Hill] — 5/27/2026, 5:13:14 PMPolitics

South Africa shot back at the Trump administration's claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people in the country, saying there is no basis for it. South African Foreign Ministry spokesperson Chrispin Phiri told The Associated Press on Wednesday that allegations about Afrikaners’ systemic...

Israel strikes Tyre after ordering evacuation of south Lebanon city
[BBC News] — 5/27/2026, 5:12:49 PMWorld

Israel's military says it struck Hezbollah targets after telling residents it would "act forcefully" against the group.

Cubans deported to Mexico vulnerable to violence: Human Rights Watch
Cubans deported to Mexico vulnerable to violence: Human Rights Watch
[The Hill] — 5/27/2026, 5:12:40 PMPolitics

The U.S. deported more than 4,300 Cubans to Mexico in the first 15 months of President Trump’s second term, sending thousands of migrants into areas of the country with high rates of violence and limited access to essential services, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch on Wednesday....

Senators unveil 'Protect College Sports Act' as calls for reform grow
Senators unveil 'Protect College Sports Act' as calls for reform grow
[The Hill] — 5/27/2026, 5:12:27 PMPolitics

A bipartisan group of Senators have introduced legislation that would pave the way for the NCAA to create new rules around key issues like the transfer portal, television rights and eligibility requirements for major college sports programs. The "Protect College Sports Act" would grant the NCAA...

New York and New Jersey subpoena FIFA in World Cup ticket sales investigation
New York and New Jersey subpoena FIFA in World Cup ticket sales investigation
[France24] — 5/27/2026, 5:10:32 PMWorld

The US states of New York and New Jersey on Wednesday launched an investigation into FIFA over its ticket sales for the World Cup, with officials alleging the international football association of "fake scarcity and impossibly high prices".

Trump says Iran has ‘no choice’ but to make a deal
[Middle East Eye] — 5/27/2026, 5:10:17 PMMiddle East

Trump says Iran has ‘no choice’ but to make a deal US President Donald Trump said Iran “thought they’d outwait me” in negotiations over a possible agreement with Washington. “They want to just make a deal,” Trump said. “I don’t think they have a choice.” Speaking ahead of a cabinet meeting at the...

UPSC for the first time releases provisional answer key for Civil Services Prelims exam
[The Hindu] — 5/27/2026, 5:09:24 PMAsia

Representations may be submitted by indicating the correct answer key in the candidate’s understanding, along with a brief explanation and supporting documents from three authentic sources, the UPSC says

Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave
[BBC News] — 5/27/2026, 5:07:37 PMWorld

Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.

Enugu: Igbo-Eze South chairman wins APC ticket for 2026 local council election
Enugu: Igbo-Eze South chairman wins APC ticket for 2026 local council election
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 5/27/2026, 5:07:23 PMAfrica

“I am humbled and deeply honoured by the overwhelming support and confidence reposed in me by the great family of the APC in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area,” Mr Ukwueze said shortly after his emergence as the party’s candidate. The post Enugu: Igbo-Eze South chairman wins APC ticket for 2026...

Trump says U.S. not satisfied yet on deal with Iran
[The Hindu] — 5/27/2026, 5:05:10 PMAsia

Iran is very ​much ‌intent, they want very much to make a deal. ‌So far they ​haven’t gotten there ... we’re ⁠not satisfied with it, but we will ‌be, says U.S. President Donald Trump

Massachusetts becomes first state to recognize union for Uber, Lyft drivers
Massachusetts becomes first state to recognize union for Uber, Lyft drivers
[The Hill] — 5/27/2026, 5:05:05 PMPolitics

Massachusetts became the first state to certify that rideshare drivers with Uber and Lyft, deemed as independent contract workers under federal law, can organize and form a union. Rideshare drivers on Tuesday gathered outside the statehouse in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood to celebrate after the...

Heritage Foundation adds 4 members to board
Heritage Foundation adds 4 members to board
[The Hill] — 5/27/2026, 5:01:51 PMPolitics

The Heritage Foundation on Wednesday added four new members to its board of trustees, including conservative commentator Mollie Hemingway and nationalist political theorist Yoram Hazony, marking a step in the think tank’s recalibration to “Heritage 2.0.” Also joining the think tank are Lawrence...

Supreme Court confirms organised online gaming comes under GST regime
[The Hindu] — 5/27/2026, 5:01:33 PMAsia

A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan declined challenges raised against the levy of GST on actionable claims arising from organised online gaming activities and fantasy sports under the betting and gambling head

My Husband and I Are Both Saving for the Future. But He’s Obsessed With It.
[Slate] — 5/27/2026, 5:00:00 PMUS

I'm sick of hearing about it.

Illinois and Colorado are coming for your airline miles
Illinois and Colorado are coming for your airline miles
[The Hill] — 5/27/2026, 5:00:00 PMPolitics

Politicians in Illinois and Colorado are threatening the credit-card rewards system that increasingly powers airlines, which could have a devastating effect on the airline industry and consumers.

FIFA faces investigation over World Cup's 'impossibly high' ticket prices
[ABC News (Australia)] — 5/27/2026, 4:59:22 PMAustralia

In a joint statement, New Jersey's attorney-general accused the football governing body of having turned "buying a ticket to the World Cup into a gauntlet of confusion, fake scarcity, and impossibly high prices".

Giants of Africa opens 50th community basketball court in Lagos
Giants of Africa opens 50th community basketball court in Lagos
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 5/27/2026, 4:57:31 PMAfrica

The latest court was unveiled on 25 May at King’s College, Lagos. The post Giants of Africa opens 50th community basketball court in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.