Trial of officer charged in fatal shooting of Congolese immigrant ends in hung jury

Wildfires are ravaging Saskatchewan and Manitoba, prompting states of emergency and evacuations for thousands, including all 5,000 residents of Flin Flon. With hot, dry weather expected to continue, air quality alerts are issued across Canada and parts of the U.S. Midwest, with smoke impacting areas as far away as Chicago. Despite a cold front bringing some rain to Saskatchewan, strong winds threaten to exacerbate the wildfire situation, marking one of the worst seasons in recent...

Jaheim Charged with Animal CrueltyR&B singer Jaheim, legally known as Jaheim Hoagland, was arrested in Georgia on May 1, facing six counts of animal cruelty after authorities discovered multiple emaciated dogs in his RV. Following complaints about a malnourished dog, police found six dogs, including puppies, in unsanitary conditions without adequate food or water. This incident marks Jaheim's second animal cruelty charge, with a prior offense in 2021 involving similar conditions for dogs at his...

CDC Warns of Measles Risk for TravelersThe CDC has updated its warning regarding the risk of measles transmission among travelers, reporting 62 cases of infectious individuals flying within or into the U.S. this year. The agency now advises all travelers to be fully vaccinated before international travel and suggests postponing trips if vaccinations can't be obtained. The current outbreak has seen over 1,088 cases in the U.S., primarily linked to domestic outbreaks, prompting increased vigilance...

The White House is bustling ahead of Elon Musk's meeting with Donald Trump, marking a significant public event. Their meeting is anticipated to be friendly, with both praising Musk’s contributions, although tensions have surfaced due to Musk's recent criticisms of Trump's policies. Additionally, Musk may face questions regarding allegations of drug use during the Trump campaign, which White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller downplayed by focusing on border drug issues. Full Article

Thirteen-year-old Faizan Zaki from Dallas won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "éclaircissement," marking his triumph after placing second the previous year. The competition saw him overcoming challenges, including a brief misstep with the word "commelina," but he ultimately secured victory as confetti fell around him. This year, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Bee, 243 contestants competed, with many participating for the first time, showcasing the event's growth since its inception....

Over the past week, six dead gray whales have been discovered in the San Francisco Bay area, coinciding with an unusually high number of whale sightings this year. The whales were found between May 21 and Wednesday, with causes of death still unclear; three of the deceased whales were confirmed to have died from boat strikes. Researchers are investigating the reasons behind the spike in sightings, with 14 gray whales and a minke whale reported...