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Local governments in a few U.S. towns and cities have banned data centers, but Monterey Park could be the first city to ban them by popular vote. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal breakout.
The lawsuit alleges the San Francisco company prioritized speed and commercial gain over safety concerns, including the use of AI for self-harm and violence. LA Times
Johnston County Public Schools said the teen's speech included unapproved remarks, prompting them to bring the speech to an abruptly halt to "maintain the integrity and focus," of the graduation ceremony. New York Post
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Some of Talarico's past statements on race, gender ideology, abortion and religion are now causing headaches for his campaign. New York Post
The suit was filed on behalf of Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner. New York Post
Mayor Zohran Mamdani refused to distance himself from a controversial far-left US House candidate — despite a slew of inflammatory social media posts emerging after his endorsement. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Mamdani is a markist disgrace.
The order, which signaled a shift from the hands-off approach the White House had previously taken toward A.I., followed debates over how to gain control of A.I. models without disrupting innovation. New York Times
A new proposal would allow the administration to block grants if they do not satisfy President Trump’s agenda or support what it calls “anti-American” values. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It may be a good idea.
Moscow’s repeated warnings of a major strike, combined with the delay before it happened, seemed intended to inflict a psychological toll on the Ukrainian capital. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Russia is seeking conflict.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s comments followed calls for action from Jewish organizations and after a government report found that antisemitism had surged in Canada in recent years. New York Times
In Chicago, the $850 million Obama Presidential Center aims to remake a neighborhood with a 19.3-acre community hub and a brooding 225-foot museum. New York Times
United States and Mexican authorities have uncovered a 2,000-foot-long cross-border tunnel that led to the arrests of four individuals who have been charged with trafficking about $45 million worth of cocaine. OANN
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz is expected to lead Tuesday's White House press briefing. OANN
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United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Rosario "Pete" Vasquez was appointed as the new chief of U.S. Border Patrol, where he will oversee close to 20,000 agents and staff members across the nation. OANN
President Donald Trump in his most recent update on the conflict announced that the ongoing peace talks between the United States and Iran are continuing at a "rapid pace," despite reports that Iran had ceased negotiations. OANN
President Donald Trump appointed William Pulte as the Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) after current DNI Tulsi Gabbard submitted her resignation. OANN
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The Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a complaint that three of its Biden-era healthcare training programs are illegally distributing federal grant money based on applicants' skin color. Washington Times
Displaying an "86 47" flag cannot be interfered with by the National Park Service, a federal judge ruled Monday -- the same anti-Trump message that led to former FBI Director James B. Comey's indictment for threatening the president. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The judge does not have the authority.
A sharply divided Louisiana Supreme Court on Monday signed off on abolishing an elected office won by a New Orleans exoneree who had spent nearly 30 years in prison for murder before his conviction was vacated. Washington Times
Champion Foods LLC of New Boston, Michigan, is voluntarily recalling certain batches of its Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread products over concerns of potential Salmonella contamination, the company announced May 29, 2026. Washington Times
"It's not anything to do with politics. I don't know why they're turning it into politics," Vanilla Ice said of the Freedom 250 concerts planned in Washington, D.C. CBS
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The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program. CBS
Wholesalers and restaurant-owners explain to Jason Allen how they're trying to absorb rising costs, rather than pass them on to customers. CBS
VOA VIEW: It is rational.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional. CBS
VOA VIEW: Care could cause a proble.
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According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word." CBS
A TIAA-Stanford University survey found that fewer people can correctly answer questions involving basic financial concepts. CBS
NASA has tapped Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin for several contracts in the agency's Artemis return-to-the-moon program. CNBC
Amazon's four-day shopping fest comes after U.S. consumer sentiment dropped in May to a record low. CNBC
U.S Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that the investigation under Section 301 was launched at the direction of U.S. President Donald Trump. CNBC
Vice President Vance has seen his odds slip since the start of the year, as the secretary of State's chances have been buoyed by international conflicts. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It will be interesting.
President Trump made late-night endorsements ahead of Tuesday primaries in six states, backing candidates for California and Iowa governor races. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Not much notice.
A nationwide FBI operation called Operation Spring Cleaning netted over 1,100 arrests and seized hundreds of firearms and massive quantities of drugs. FOX News
Iowa's largest school district ex-superintendent sentenced to prison for illegally possessing firearms while living in the U.S. as an illegal alien. FOX News
The Trump administration unveiled a new rule Monday adding work requirements to Medicaid eligibility, attracting condemnation from patient groups. UPI
A partial cease-fire brokered by Donald Trump failed to stop fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and across the Israeli border. UPI
VOA VIEW: There is little chance for peace.
Russia launched massive drone-and-missile attack overnight, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens more in Dnipro, Kyiv and Kharkiv. UPI
VOA VIEW: Russia deserves reprisals.
A report from the New York Fed says a rise in remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic is connected to a rise in unemployment among younger employees. UPI
Paraguayan authorities are probing a suspected international drug-trafficking operation after discovering 577 pounds of hashish on a private jet. UPI
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The Food and Drug Administration said it will allow some pancreatic cancer patients to receive access to a promising drug, even before it is officially approved for use. As they should.
The medication, daraxonrasib, is a 300 milligram pill taken once a day. The drug blocks a signal that causes cancer cells to grow non-stop. Drugmaker Revolution Medicine reported that in a clinical trial, metastatic pancreatic cancer patients who took the drug survived a median of 13 months, compared to about six months for similar patients who underwent chemotherapy.
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, 54, called daraxonrasib "a miracle drug" in a conversation with "60 Minutes" and said it has helped him live longer and with less pain. He was diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic cancer in December.
"I have much, much less pain than I had four months ago when I was diagnosed, and I have a massive 76% reduction in tumor volume over the last four months," Sasse told Scott Pelley.
Daraxonrasib is being approved for use under the FDA's expanded access program. Also called "compassionate use," this option allows patients with serious or terminal conditions to take investigational therapies outside of a clinical trial. Patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who have no other options will be eligible to receive daraxonrasib, the FDA said.
Revolution Medicine submitted the request to expand access to daraxonrasib on April 28, and the FDA approved the protocol on April 30. FDA commissioner Marty Makary said the timeline "reflects the FDA's strong commitment to facilitate early access to therapies for serious and life-threatening conditions, including pancreatic cancer."
Having taken care of many patients with metastatic cancer, I am hopeful that today's action will improve the lives of patients suffering from this disease," Makary added.
