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Mavericks Part Ways With Head Coach Jason Kidd - Hoops Rumors

The Mavericks made a major change in their front office. Now they're seeking a new coach after parting ways with Jason Kidd.

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Ebola outbreak sees 131 suspected deaths in DRC, officials say - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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LIVE UPDATES: Results for Georgia’s primary elections rolling in - WSB-TV

Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Georgia.

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Trump picks off Massie in Kentucky - Politico

The president continues to rack up wins in his revenge tour.

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Live Updates: ECF, G1 | Cavaliers-Knicks in the Garden - NBA

Follow along with Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals with the NBA.com live blog, as the Cavaliers and Knicks tip off.

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Andy Barr wins Kentucky GOP Senate primary - Politico

The Trump-endorsed representative defeated former Attorney General Daniel Cameron in the race to succeed Mitch McConnell.

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The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory - AP News

The United Arab Emirates says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraq. Tuesday's announcement indicated Iranian-backed Shiite militias were likely behind Sunday’s nuclear plant attack. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said he…

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Goldman Sachs to Lead SpaceX’s Mega-IPO Bank Lineup - Bloomberg.com

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has the leading role on the cover of SpaceX’s initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, giving the firm a prominent position in potentially the biggest listing of all time.

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Two Humboldt Residents Detained as Israeli Military Intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla — Again - Redheaded Blackbelt

Armed soldiers, international waters, and two Humboldt residents unaccounted for, while Washington calls their mission terrorism.

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As Putin visits China, distrust simmers beneath an anti-U.S. alliance - The Washington Post

Back-to-back visits to Beijing by the American and Russian presidents are highlighting how China's Xi Jinping is the world leader to be reckoned with and courted.

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San Diego shooters shared livestream of attack, writings citing racist ideology - CNN

The attackers who killed three people Monday at a San Diego mosque shared a live video of the shooting as well as a document citing racist, Islamophobic and antisemitic ideology.

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Donald Trump and sons to be ‘forever’ exempt from tax audits - Financial Times

Justice department deal comes day after government set up $1.8bn fund to pay president’s allies hit by alleged ‘lawfare’

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How to use Google’s new AI agents to go beyond your standard searches - TechCrunch

Google is launching AI-powered “information agents” that can monitor topics in the background and proactively alert users to updates and changes.

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US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak - AP News

U.S. health officials say they've issued quarantine orders for two passengers who were on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak who are now at a hospital in Nebraska. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement Tuesday …

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DR Congo World Cup team still planning US trip despite Ebola outbreak - Politico

The DRC team cancelled the Kinshasa leg of its pre-World Cup training due to health restrictions.

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Hayden Panettiere Says a ‘Well-Respected’ Oscar Winner Flashed His Testicles at Her When She Was 19 - Variety

Hayden Panettiere wrote in her memoir that a 'well-respected' and 'Oscar-winning actor and director' exposed his testicles to her when she was 19.

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Elon Musk said Sam Altman "stole" a non-profit — but the trial showed he had similar aims - TechCrunch

“By the end of this week, you and Sam will be the most hated men in America.”

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Everything Announced at Google I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Smart Glasses - WIRED

Google is sprucing up its Gemini models, revamping search, and enabling AI agents in everything. There are also some spiffy new smart glasses coming this fall.

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Plex’s 200% Lifetime Pass price hike tries forcing users to another subscription - Ars Technica

Plex says that it has considered getting rid of Lifetime Passes.

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Spinoff Set in Texas Scores ABC Series Order for 2026-27 - The Hollywood Reporter

Series creator Shonda Rhimes and current showrunner Meg Marinis are co-writing the first script.

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A first (and second) look at the Android XR glasses launching this year - The Verge

At Google I/O, the company showed off the latest Android XR demos, Project Aura, and new designs for Samsung’s collab with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.

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Minnesota becomes first state to ban prediction markets - NPR

While dozens of states have taken legal action against the controversial industry, Minnesota is the first state to pass a law making it a felony for companies like Kalshi and Polymarket to operate.

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'Bitter Christmas' Review: Pedro Almodóvar On Pain Of Filmmaking - Deadline

A review of Bitter Christmas, which finds Pedro Almodóvar digs into his own profession again in a movie that explores creative crisis and renewal.

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Matt Brown: ‘Narcissist’ Ronda Rousey didn’t redeem herself by beating Gina Carano: ‘Just cringe from top to bottom’ - Yahoo Sports

Matt Brown criticizes Ronda Rousey for blowing a golden opportunity to redeem herself from how she left the sport

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Surprising drug combo could reshape treatment for suicide risk - The Washington Post

A new study suggests a single ketamine infusion followed by low-dose buprenorphine significantly sustained reductions in suicidal ideation in adults with major depressive disorder.

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Newly discovered asteroid to pass closer to Earth than the moon on Monday - NBC News

A newly discovered asteroid estimated to be about 62 feet wide will zoom near Earth on Monday, though it isn’t expected to pose a threat to the planet.

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UK police find cocaine worth $9.3 million stashed in a shipment of Kim Kardashian brand underwear - AP News

British authorities have sentenced a truck driver to prison for smuggling cocaine in a shipment of Skims clothing. The National Crime Agency says Jakub Jan Konkel was caught with 90 kilograms of cocaine in a truck carrying underwear and clothes from Kim Karda…

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The crescent Moon meets Venus and Jupiter this week – and the show starts tonight. Here's how to see it - BBC Sky at Night Magazine

See the thin crescent Moon meet Venus then Jupiter in the early evening sky during the week beginning 18 May 2026.

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SpaceX Starship Launch: When To See Tuesday’s High-Stakes Flight Test - Yahoo News UK

The launch window will open at 6:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, May 21, for a new version of SpaceX’s Starship megarocket to undertake a critical test flight.