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Artists pull out of Washington concert series linked to political event

May 30, 2026

A lineup of musicians planned to perform at a summer concert series on the National Mall in Washington, D. C. , has seen several high-profile exits just days before the event was set to begin. The Freedom 250 series, which runs from June 25 to July 10, was advertised as a celebration of American cul

politics

Flag Day Turns Into a Showdown Over America’s Future

May 30, 2026

June 14 isn’t just about fireworks and backyard barbecues—it’s also Flag Day, the halfway mark to America’s 250th birthday, and Donald Trump’s 80th. But this year, the date is getting hijacked by two very different celebrations. One side is throwing a party with pop stars and speeches, while the oth

crime

Puna’s dark side: How a peaceful community faced sudden violence

May 30, 2026

Puna, a quiet corner of Hawaii’s Big Island known for its off-grid living and close-knit vibe, was shaken when three elderly men were found dead over a few days. The victims—Robert Shine, John Carse, and an unnamed 79-year-old—weren’t connected by much except their shared love for Puna’s laid-back,

business

Gas Prices Rise as Storage Tightens and Heat Spikes

May 29, 2026

Natural gas values jumped to a two‑and‑a‑half‑month peak, closing higher on Thursday after the U. S. Energy Information Administration reported a smaller than expected rise in storage levels. Inventories grew by 92 billion cubic feet (bcf) for the week ending May 22, falling short of analysts’ 96 b

entertainment

A Life in the Fast Lane: The Story of a Vegas Betting Legend

May 29, 2026

Vinny Magliulo, who looks strikingly like the famous actor Robert De Niro, is set to be honored by the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame on August 7. The ceremony will take place in Circa’s Galaxy Ballroom, closing the four‑day BetBash 2026 event. Magliulo’s career began in a small Brooklyn town where

business

A New Kind of Luxury Hotel Opens on Sunset Strip

May 29, 2026

The brand‑new PUBLIC West Hollywood hotel, created by famed entrepreneur Ian Schrager, will welcome guests on July 15. The property sits where the old Standard Hotel once stood at 8300 Sunset Boulevard, a location that was once the center of late‑90s Hollywood glamour. Instead of echoing past exc

politics

Winklevoss Crypto Case Takes a New Turn

May 29, 2026

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has asked a judge to undo the $5 million fine it slapped on Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange run by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. The twins are well‑known donors to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, and the fine was originally imposed last year du

religion

Summer Faith‑Fueled Events Line Up in Baton Rouge

May 29, 2026

The Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association is set to hold its yearly Christian Education Congress from June 8‑11. The gathering will explore a “Generational Blueprint for Christian Education, ” drawing inspiration from Deuteronomy 4:10. Worship will kick off at six in the evening on Monday,

celebrities

Celebrities Who Celebrate Birthdays on May 28

May 28, 2026

The day of May 28 brings a mix of celebrated birthdays. One star, the singer Gladys Knight, turns 82 and has graced shows like “Hot In Cleveland” and “The Jeffersons. ” Another, the pop icon Kylie Minogue, marks her 58th year and has served as a judge on “The X Factor UK. ” In acting, Alexa

entertainment

Chiefs Star Wins Emmy for Football Docuseries

May 28, 2026

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, has added a new trophy to his collection. He earned a Sports Emmy Award for being an executive producer of the Netflix series “Quarterback. ” The show, made with NFL Films and Omaha Productions, follows the lives of professional quarterbacks from