<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Most recent stories - Newsday</title><link rel="self" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=1"/><link rel="next" href="https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent?page=2"/><updated>2026-06-01T05:28:27.469-04:00</updated><id>https://www.newsday.com/api/rss/recent</id><entry><title>Aguirre puts faith in a new generation as Mexico seeks World Cup redemption</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mexico-world-cup-ochoa-mora-g54236"/><id>urn:uuid:4b6313c7-a70c-4117-a178-c24072d7b2fc</id><updated>2026-05-31T23:59:18.730-04:00</updated><summary>Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is focusing on a new generation of players for the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australian woman accused of joining Islamic State group has renounced jihad, her lawyer says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/isis-brides-terrorist-australia-syria-rayann-el-houli-g92880"/><id>urn:uuid:7c4fca06-de97-4f2d-a34a-a18ea9170d12</id><updated>2026-05-31T23:46:38.527-04:00</updated><summary>Police allege an Australian woman charged with joining the Islamic State group expressed views supporting terrorist acts and killing of non-believers, attempted to indoctrinate her children and recruited others to join her in Syria.</summary></entry><entry><title>Terry delivers in circle and at the plate to lift Texas Tech into semis at WCWS, 8-7 over UCLA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/wcws-texas-tech-ucla-score-j06367"/><id>urn:uuid:d1744cd0-62ea-4035-ae7f-aa6efe2230b0</id><updated>2026-05-31T23:13:28.997-04:00</updated><summary>Kaitlyn Terry allowed two runs in five innings and drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning, leading the way for Texas Tech in an 8-7 victory over UCLA on Sunday at the Women's College World Series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liberatore and Dobbins pitch the Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Cubs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-cardinals-score-liberatore-d39024"/><id>urn:uuid:502a7451-26be-4e38-a01c-f763ef3e430c</id><updated>2026-05-31T22:38:33.858-04:00</updated><summary>Matthew Liberatore took a shutout into the sixth inning and Masyn Winn hit a two-run single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/malaysia-social-media-ban-16-b76781"/><id>urn:uuid:c02d8ed6-be35-4af1-a98e-7f974228037e</id><updated>2026-05-31T22:20:10.940-04:00</updated><summary>Malaysia has begun enforcing its ban on children under 16 having social media accounts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marcelo Flores to miss World Cup for Canada after injuring his right knee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/flores-canada-world-cup-2026-q22715"/><id>urn:uuid:9095770a-3883-4936-8185-13d093b16cbb</id><updated>2026-05-31T22:16:51.381-04:00</updated><summary>Marcelo Flores is set to miss the World Cup for Canada after injuring his right knee in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dudinha, Byars score in San Diego Wave's 2-0 victory over the Chicago Stars</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/angel-city-courage-wave-stars-p27137"/><id>urn:uuid:ea49819e-b08e-44d1-868b-2f1441b3861c</id><updated>2026-05-31T22:13:02.970-04:00</updated><summary>Dudinha and Trinity Byars scored to lead the San Diego Wave to a 2-0 win over the Chicago Stars.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kitchener Rangers beat the Everett Silvertips 6-2 to win the Memorial Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/memorial-cup-everett-kitchener-score-hockey-p37500"/><id>urn:uuid:c1c4a1dc-2254-434e-aa5c-70d18296e608</id><updated>2026-05-31T22:02:59.847-04:00</updated><summary>Jack Pridham and San O'Reilly broke it open with power-play goals in a 37-second span early in the third period and the Kitchener Rangers beat the Everett Silvertips 6-2 on Sunday night to win the Memorial Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees' bats get lucky 13 in third inning vs. A's</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-evfs1iro"/><id>urn:uuid:95a242b8-54cc-4099-acd2-7f42a79fdb11</id><updated>2026-05-31T21:50:28.502-04:00</updated><summary>The Yankees' first 12 batters reached base in the third and they sent 18 batters to the plate in the inning. Anthony Volpe almost batted three times!</summary></entry><entry><title>Cristian Volpato selected in Australia's World Cup squad just days after switch of allegiance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/australia-socceroos-world-cup-squad-i22866"/><id>urn:uuid:09f37281-af6b-40e0-94b3-27bcce8954dd</id><updated>2026-05-31T21:45:49.076-04:00</updated><summary>Cristian Volpato has been included in Australia's World Cup squad just days after switching his national eligibility from Italy.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners finally playing up to lofty expectations with a six-game winning streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-rodriguez-miller-streak-d64622"/><id>urn:uuid:e8c39793-41f5-4b5b-825b-5ce710e4e8dd</id><updated>2026-05-31T21:33:11.530-04:00</updated><summary>When Bryce Miller was relegated to watching Seattle Mariners games on television from the team's spring training complex as he rehabbed a left oblique injury, the right-hander was left with frustrating viewing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jfk-award-jerome-powell-minnesota-x64289"/><id>urn:uuid:309bdbbc-642d-4e90-866e-d17efc66cf7a</id><updated>2026-05-31T21:32:27.988-04:00</updated><summary>Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to deliver a broad defense of independent institutions while accepting the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in Boston.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/ossoff-georgia-senate-dooley-collins-trump-o30000"/><id>urn:uuid:88246168-3548-4136-b654-c2602be7d445</id><updated>2026-05-31T21:13:56.573-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic Sen_ Jon Ossoff of Georgia is criticizing his potential election rivals, Rep_ Mike Collins and former coach Derek Dooley, calling them "Trump puppets."</summary></entry><entry><title>Tiffany Clasen leads Miller Place to Suffolk Class A softball crown</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/miller-place-softball-jwaj5eh8"/><id>urn:uuid:12b1cc07-0083-46a2-b3c8-9fc45280c2bd</id><updated>2026-05-31T21:11:43.773-04:00</updated><summary>Two-run single sparks eight-run second inning to overcome Kings Park.</summary></entry><entry><title>Now watch this: US coach Mauricio Pochettino turns to laptop in-game during match with Senegal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/pochettino-laptop-world-cup-hydration-breaks-u74567"/><id>urn:uuid:181b6c19-cad2-4910-9681-e86dc57eee3f</id><updated>2026-05-31T20:43:45.507-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino used a laptop to give tactical instructions during a hydration break in Sunday's friendly against Senegal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayport-Blue Point girls lacrosse team outlasts Babylon to win Suffolk Class D title</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/bayport-blue-point-babylon-girls-lacrosse-uj5tsxpy"/><id>urn:uuid:4bab779c-e733-4a8e-b156-7100c7854a1e</id><updated>2026-05-31T20:32:34.197-04:00</updated><summary>"We had a rough start to this year," BBP coach Ryan Gick said. "We took some losses we weren't used to taking, but we learned a lot about ourselves. We became resilient, fought through those moments and it paid off in games like this."</summary></entry><entry><title>Christian Pulisic scores first goal since December, helps US beat Senegal 3-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/pulisic-goal-drought-senegal-o03934"/><id>urn:uuid:1e48359b-6eac-4e00-90ab-98c675be16a6</id><updated>2026-05-31T20:17:41.869-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Pulisic ended a five-month scoreless streak with a goal and assist in the U.S.'s 3-2 win over Senegal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yankees use a 13-run third inning to beat the Athletics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-athletics-score-rice-13run-inning-hj35wa1n"/><id>urn:uuid:e658b495-5428-4972-a14a-afdb85bbf488</id><updated>2026-05-31T20:09:11.394-04:00</updated><summary>Ben Rice had two extra-base hits and four RBIs in the inning, the biggest for the Yankees in 21 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Unlucky 13: Tanner Bibee has longest win drought to start a season in Cleveland franchise history</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tanner-bibee-cleveland-guardians-m38457"/><id>urn:uuid:66b027d9-046b-49ed-ab84-3d68ba04fb30</id><updated>2026-05-31T20:08:39.024-04:00</updated><summary>Cleveland pitcher Tanner Bibee had a front row seat as the bullpen had one of its worst innings of the year as Boston rallied for a 9-4 win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Robles' infield single in the 10th inning lifts the Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-mariners-score-h89264"/><id>urn:uuid:7e81bc7e-8333-4eeb-a3da-ba85e1f9ac45</id><updated>2026-05-31T19:48:11.767-04:00</updated><summary>Victor Robles' infield single scored Randy Arozarena in the 10th inning as the Mariners completed a three-game series sweep with a 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southampton police pull body of David Stetler, 38, of Greenport, from Tiana Bay</title><author><name>Janon Fisher</name><email>janon.fisher@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/southampton-town-police-dead-body-tiana-bay-aqtyloo8"/><id>urn:uuid:bec0cef2-d245-49b1-94a0-9c2c78f6883c</id><updated>2026-05-31T19:42:53.469-04:00</updated><summary>Southampton Town police said they responded to a call of a body floating in the water.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yoshinobu Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers take series from Phillies with 9-1 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-phillies-score-yamamoto-g85475"/><id>urn:uuid:aae98996-a131-4c2f-b9c2-0ddc322337ed</id><updated>2026-05-31T19:39:38.221-04:00</updated><summary>Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a season-high 10 strikeouts in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Ryan Ward hit his first major league homer in his Dodger Stadium debut, and Los Angeles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Julia Lilienthal's six saves help Sayville claim Suffolk Class C girls lacrosse championship</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/sayville-harborfields-girls-lacrosse-hygqfvde"/><id>urn:uuid:dd8ef08a-9d85-42c2-b40a-f325f69161aa</id><updated>2026-05-31T19:38:12.070-04:00</updated><summary>Morgan Farrell, Olivia Razzano and Dylan McNamara each had two goals and an assist.</summary></entry><entry><title>Denny Hamlin storms back from a pole-start penalty to win at Nashville Superspeedway</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-cup-nashville-q98131"/><id>urn:uuid:87c1301e-5803-40e2-8b60-851f797b6ef7</id><updated>2026-05-31T19:20:40.753-04:00</updated><summary>Denny Hamlin outraced Christopher Bell over the final four laps after a final restart Sunday night to win the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway.</summary></entry><entry><title>Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-rockies-score-adames-o45211"/><id>urn:uuid:d57ae815-67e1-4ca9-8c7f-797ab6349fa4</id><updated>2026-05-31T19:18:24.750-04:00</updated><summary>Willy Adames hit a grand slam to cap a seven-run fifth inning, and the San Francisco Giants avoided a series sweep with a 19-6 win over the Colorado Rockies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' Nolan McLean makes adjustments, battles through tough spots in promising start vs. Marlins</title><author><name>Denis P. Gorman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-nolan-mclean-xjpcmevu"/><id>urn:uuid:0b39ed31-39ec-4aeb-a651-cb70edc14cce</id><updated>2026-05-31T19:06:29.608-04:00</updated><summary>After his shortest start of his career on Monday, the 24-year-old pitcher held the Marlins to one run in five innings Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maiya Boughal delivers three goals as Westhampton Beach claims Suffolk Class B girls lacrosse championship</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/westhampton-beach-smithtown-west-girls-lacrosse-xmxqnw4c"/><id>urn:uuid:7b231009-e980-4887-8709-de8864a39d37</id><updated>2026-05-31T18:59:33.158-04:00</updated><summary>Westhampton will face Garden City for the Long Island Class B championship on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Juan Soto's grand slam, Carson Benge's leadoff homer help Mets pound Marlins for three-game sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-marlins-score-soto-benge-gfnyrel8"/><id>urn:uuid:05eb853f-460a-4ccf-8cf9-b2ef53b8f19c</id><updated>2026-05-31T18:52:33.272-04:00</updated><summary>Marcus Semien had a two-run homer and Luis Torrens laced a two-run single as the Mets matched a season high with their fourth consecutive victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA Finals: Knicks' toughest task will be to contain Spurs' 7-4 center Victor Wembanyama</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-spurs-nba-finals-hfwrl5ru"/><id>urn:uuid:06d26eb6-bad8-4e49-a07a-c53e2a7214a4</id><updated>2026-05-31T18:50:06.554-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks are going to probably throw multiple defenders at Wembanyama, who is averaging 23.2 points, on 51% shooting and 37% shooting from three-point range in the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gustavo Kuerten cheers as fellow Brazilian Joao Fonseca follows in his footsteps at the French Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/fonseca-french-open-roland-garros-a56219"/><id>urn:uuid:7861daf0-3c33-4303-8add-79fb825f78e5</id><updated>2026-05-31T18:45:07.273-04:00</updated><summary>Former French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten was getting nearly as animated in the front row of the stands as Joao Fonseca was on the court.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Josh Hart vs. Victor Wembanyama could be a deciding NBA Finals matchup for Knicks-Spurs</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-josh-hart-victor-wembanyama-cq0rmc4i"/><id>urn:uuid:22065aea-bff8-4a33-8417-89b9f8934883</id><updated>2026-05-31T18:42:15.441-04:00</updated><summary>At 7-4, "The Alien" has the clear height advantage, but as coach Mike Brown has learned, Josh Hart brings ability beyond the boxscore.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cardinals recall right-hander Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/st-louis-cardinals-k70954"/><id>urn:uuid:67a07b3c-8640-4628-9e38-b15c8996b89d</id><updated>2026-05-31T18:25:19.852-04:00</updated><summary>The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis and have designated right-hander Matt Pushard for assignment.</summary></entry><entry><title>Katie Stewart blasts 3-run home run to send Texas into Final Four at WCWS</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/nebraska-texas-score-wcws-j96548"/><id>urn:uuid:7c8ed82e-ae3b-4a18-a41b-1189919281ef</id><updated>2026-05-31T18:11:29.406-04:00</updated><summary>Katie Stewart's go-ahead three-run home run in the sixth inning lifted defending-champion Texas to a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Nebraska in an elimination game at the Women's College World Series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wilson's 28 points and 15 rebounds, Young's 23 points and 9 assists power Aces past Valkyries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/aces-valkyries-score-y30653"/><id>urn:uuid:da97ead7-6190-43a3-ab20-5c7019e59231</id><updated>2026-05-31T18:11:22.143-04:00</updated><summary>A'ja Wilson had 28 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks, Jackie Young added 23 points and nine assists, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries 91-81 on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phillies C Realmuto exits loss vs. Dodgers with left wrist contusion after HBP, X-rays negative</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/jt-realmuto-phillies-injury-n12358"/><id>urn:uuid:fdc2e625-7c71-4602-8332-a176f4133ca7</id><updated>2026-05-31T18:00:38.807-04:00</updated><summary>Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pulisic ends scoring drought, has goal and assist as Americans beat Senegal 3-2 in World Cup warmup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/united-states-senegal-score-b01407"/><id>urn:uuid:7f2f4e51-a37f-4494-af72-1bc10bbbbf55</id><updated>2026-05-31T17:45:45.469-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Pulisic ended a five-month scoring drought for club and country with his first international goal since November 2024, Folarin Balogun broke a second-half tie and the United States beat Senegal 3-2 in the Americans' next-to-last World Cup warmup match.</summary></entry><entry><title>Robert Scollon, WWII vet, longtime Holbrook resident, dies at 100</title><author><name>Jennifer Fauci</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/longtime-holbrook-resident-robert-scollon-jh79kgkh"/><id>urn:uuid:752c3e06-f7af-4168-8e0b-c6e14fe84092</id><updated>2026-05-31T17:43:53.009-04:00</updated><summary>After his service in World War II, Robert Scollon and his late wife Virginia raised a family in Holbrook.</summary></entry><entry><title>Matthew Oliveto hits two-run double as Hauppauge stuns ESM and claims Suffolk Class AA championship</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/hauppauge-eastport-south-manor-high-school-baseball-jb7m7ck0"/><id>urn:uuid:e72e68d9-da96-4c04-bc16-a7d52167df9f</id><updated>2026-05-31T17:36:22.215-04:00</updated><summary>The fourth-seeded Eagles trailed 3-0 through five innings and then scored five runs in the top of the sixth.</summary></entry><entry><title>2026 U.S. Soccer Schedule</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/us-soccer-schedule-v30570"/><id>urn:uuid:c3e57655-1d4c-452c-9db8-8babb7bde36d</id><updated>2026-05-31T17:33:11.043-04:00</updated><summary>2026 U.S. Soccer Schedule.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celine Boutier rallies from 4 down to win ShopRite LPGA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/celine-boutier-shoprite-lpga-soo-bin-joo-golf-i75306"/><id>urn:uuid:4b9aff14-d150-45c3-b42e-29d07f832a95</id><updated>2026-05-31T17:32:03.965-04:00</updated><summary>Celine Boutier has won the ShopRite LPGA after rallying with a 66 in the final round.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thunder, a day after playoff elimination in West finals, start process of looking ahead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/thunder-chet-holmgren-j43520"/><id>urn:uuid:3f687238-95d9-4d8e-a5ec-bb9f9f84f668</id><updated>2026-05-31T17:18:25.366-04:00</updated><summary>Chet Holmgren attempted two shots in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Calhoun moves one win from county softball title behind Sophia Nicastro's bat and arm</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/calhoun-macarthur-softball-ghy8a393"/><id>urn:uuid:e5ec6a72-eb7a-4198-bbe6-45d25e2cdf5d</id><updated>2026-05-31T17:14:37.540-04:00</updated><summary>Sophia Nicastro had 10 strikeouts in a complete game and also had an RBI double for the Colts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas Longhorns women row to fourth NCAA championship in six seasons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/texas-stanford-tennessee-rowing-i90353"/><id>urn:uuid:ec66b353-8d5e-4a66-93ba-7b21d3dd5672</id><updated>2026-05-31T17:03:44.218-04:00</updated><summary>The Texas Longhorns women won two of three races to capture their fourth NCAA rowing championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox break through with 6 runs in the 7th to defeat Guardians 9-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-guardians-score-j97373"/><id>urn:uuid:32bef480-458b-416f-ac70-7182590965df</id><updated>2026-05-31T17:03:43.071-04:00</updated><summary>Masataka Yoshida had the go-ahead single during a six-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox rally in 7th to top Tigers 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-white-sox-score-montgomery-e40575"/><id>urn:uuid:cd44d36f-750c-4f1a-8809-7350552c2ddb</id><updated>2026-05-31T17:03:30.576-04:00</updated><summary>Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 for their fifth straight win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Almeria, Malaga, Las Palmas and Castellon to fight for last 1st-division spot in Spain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/almeria-malaga-las-palmas-castellon-liga-spain-c80591"/><id>urn:uuid:a1543d0a-2e35-4fef-a776-d4866c557ca9</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:53:47.189-04:00</updated><summary>Almeria, Malaga, Las Palmas and Castellon have qualified for the promotion playoffs in the second division of the Spanish league.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caroline Ferchland pitches Oceanside past Massapequa in Game 1 of Nassau Class AAA softball final series</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/oceanside-massapequa-softball-vvitgawu"/><id>urn:uuid:b71e3b4d-feb6-4839-9267-3783e4a5396c</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:53:18.853-04:00</updated><summary>Caroline Ferchland was backed by 11 hits by the top-seeded Sailors.</summary></entry><entry><title>McClanahan and Aranda power the Rays to a 5-2 victory over the Angels</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-rays-score-r94099"/><id>urn:uuid:be52b18a-3996-45cf-aa70-581f336adbc6</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:52:32.567-04:00</updated><summary>Shane McClanahan pitched one-run ball for five innings, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Misiorowski strikes out eight in 7 innings as the Brewers beat the Astros 2-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-brewers-score-p85239"/><id>urn:uuid:99467a5d-e18b-41be-80a8-1c6e8ab57925</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:48:07.673-04:00</updated><summary>Jacob Misiorowski struck out eight in seven innings and Abner Uribe and Trevor Megill completed the three-hitter to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ashcraft strikes out 11 and Pirates get HRs from O'Hearn and Gonzales to sweep skidding Twins, 9-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-twins-score-ashcraft-f57082"/><id>urn:uuid:3f2590d4-c920-4934-ace9-ada06b8e8ab3</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:47:54.457-04:00</updated><summary>Braxton Ashcraft struck out 11 in six innings, Ryan O'Hearn and Nick Gonzales homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 9-3 to complete a three-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>Huntington's Valentina Puccio nets four goals as Blue Devils claim back-to-back Suffolk Class A girls lacrosse titles</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/huntington-ward-melville-girls-lacrosse-auzjanx7"/><id>urn:uuid:452e2e8a-730a-429a-a71f-5a999ddc50c1</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:47:30.299-04:00</updated><summary>Valentina Puccio scored the eventual winner with 8:02 left in the fourth quarter, setting up a rematch with Massapequa.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island weather: Warmer days ahead after near-record cold</title><author><name>Peter Gill</name><email>peter.gill@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/long-island-weather-tisu4qbc"/><id>urn:uuid:b67d6122-f080-449b-84c2-0f4b0ba41420</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:47:26.402-04:00</updated><summary>The chill overnight was due to a cold air mass that came down from Canada, but forecasters said a warm week is ahead.</summary></entry><entry><title>James Wood, Luis García Jr. each homer and Nationals beat Padres 4-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-nationals-score-s27703"/><id>urn:uuid:74ca6a79-72e9-46b2-aefa-e2b657d86e77</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:45:40.971-04:00</updated><summary>James Wood and Luis García Jr. each homered, Zack Littell allowed two earned runs and the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 in the rubber game of the series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eugenio Suárez homers, Reds overcome loss of Elly De La Cruz to hold off Braves 6-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-reds-score-j64817"/><id>urn:uuid:51a43728-d0ac-447d-b726-33309d6616f3</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:35:24.255-04:00</updated><summary>Eugenio Suárez homered for the first time since April 15 and Nick Lodolo allowed three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds over the first-place Atlanta Braves 6-4.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jays OF Jesús Sánchez suffers right wrist bruise on ball thrown by kid from stands</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/toronto-blue-jays-jesus-sanchez-k13504"/><id>urn:uuid:c8cc8218-c6b2-4390-985c-cc7a21c16139</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:31:52.776-04:00</updated><summary>Toronto outfielder Jesús Sánchez was injured by a ball thrown from the bleachers, sustaining a bruise to his right wrist that forced him to leave the game against the Orioles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Czech Republic's final World Cup squad includes 17-year-old Hugo Sochůrek</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/czech-squad-world-cup-sochrek-c59184"/><id>urn:uuid:ec3c3b9a-5aab-4d13-bbf3-7d1daa916279</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:22:42.982-04:00</updated><summary>Seventeen-year-old Hugo Sochůrek has been included in the Czech Republic's final World Cup squad.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners' Cal Raleigh hopes to soon learn next steps in right oblique recovery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/seattle-mariners-cal-raleigh-r13445"/><id>urn:uuid:1937dc50-dcdd-41d7-b587-35d0ef34b452</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:09:31.936-04:00</updated><summary>Cal Raleigh doesn't know yet when he'll begin a rehab assignment for his right oblique strain, but the Seattle Mariners catcher hopes that will change within a few days.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bellmore JFK baseball team wins first county title, beating Garden City behind Derek Yormack's 14 strikeouts</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/bellmore-jfk-garden-city-baseball-i244cz64"/><id>urn:uuid:40e9ac74-d296-4cb0-81b9-83e02b21dab8</id><updated>2026-05-31T16:05:48.030-04:00</updated><summary>The Cougars scored four runs in the first inning, and that was enough for the Vanderbilt commit on the mound.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates put Mlodzinski on the restricted list, saying he wasn't ready to pitch Sunday. Griffin to IL</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pittsburgh-pirates-carmen-mlodzinski-x23818"/><id>urn:uuid:4800333a-2833-4612-8ee2-3a141c94d4d6</id><updated>2026-05-31T15:42:25.239-04:00</updated><summary>The Pittsburgh Pirates put right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list and infielder Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>FIFA says match tempo, and limiting time-wasting, will be point of emphasis at World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-world-cup-referees-v85186"/><id>urn:uuid:0e2e0014-dc0e-4686-838f-f699f91929e0</id><updated>2026-05-31T15:19:22.212-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA's on-field officials for the World Cup will insist on keeping matches moving by taking rule changes designed to limit time-wasting seriously, the sport's governing body said Sunday with the start of the 48-team tournament now less than two weeks away.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reds' Elly De La Cruz leaves vs. Braves in 5th inning due to hamstring tightness, will get MRI</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cincinnati-reds-de-la-cruz-injury-v94948"/><id>urn:uuid:10bc8c52-26be-43db-a71c-760fcfd828c1</id><updated>2026-05-31T15:12:48.810-04:00</updated><summary>Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's 6-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves with right hamstring tightness after singling to right center in the fifth inning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins put RHP Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/minnesota-twins-bailey-ober-t25661"/><id>urn:uuid:88e2b426-783b-4a7b-b956-2c8077493697</id><updated>2026-05-31T15:12:15.710-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Twins have put right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cowser HR, 4 RBIs back solid start by Bradish in Orioles' 9-5 victory over Toronto</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-orioles-score-u46814"/><id>urn:uuid:8d3493fd-7ba1-4e31-8d19-73692620cc45</id><updated>2026-05-31T15:08:37.220-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Bradish pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Colton Cowser homered and drove in four runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in Nicaragua after nearly 3 years of detention</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nicaragua-political-prisoner-dies-brooklyn-rivera-m75333"/><id>urn:uuid:6c2fa211-3ec3-4e11-9920-a8ca659c7878</id><updated>2026-05-31T15:07:34.962-04:00</updated><summary>Renowned Indigenous leader Brooklyn River, who spent years fighting for the rights of his community and was imprisoned by the government in September 2023, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Serial killer Joel Rifkin's East Meadow home is on the market</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/joel-rifkin-serial-killer-home-east-meadow-tddsq96r"/><id>urn:uuid:3423f847-5927-43fb-a148-a82f49c8e04b</id><updated>2026-05-31T15:05:01.670-04:00</updated><summary>Serial killer Joel Rifkin killed some of his 17 victims at the home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers activate Kerry Carpenter, send Gage Workman to Triple-A</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/detroit-tigers-kerry-carpenter-i65906"/><id>urn:uuid:1682c2d7-273b-4ee5-b7a9-2b296215b7f9</id><updated>2026-05-31T14:58:12.807-04:00</updated><summary>The slumping Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day injured list and started him as the designated hitter in their series finale at Chicago against the White Sox.</summary></entry><entry><title>Osaka and Townsend's dinner for Black players at French Open caused 'bit of a stir' on social media</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/taylor-townsend-naomi-osaka-french-open-c15366"/><id>urn:uuid:3da1daad-1e46-4704-87c8-80551e15e247</id><updated>2026-05-31T14:21:36.519-04:00</updated><summary>Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend drew attention off the court for organizing a dinner for Black players before the French Open started.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Africa postpones travel to Mexico for World Cup due to visa issues</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/south-africa-world-cup-visa-e77978"/><id>urn:uuid:607a8bc0-1121-4add-b47f-9b9c0164f43f</id><updated>2026-05-31T14:13:32.868-04:00</updated><summary>South Africa's national men's soccer team has postponed its travel to Mexico due to visa issues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kohli leads Bengaluru to 5-wicket win over Gujarat in Indian Premier League final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/gujarat-bengaluru-ipl-final-ahmedabad-e03142"/><id>urn:uuid:89543b2b-af7e-4e87-b976-5c876e9a64c4</id><updated>2026-05-31T14:04:38.111-04:00</updated><summary>Cricket great Virat Kohli has hit the winning six as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained its Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sabalenka vs. Osaka to be 1st women's night match at the French Open in 3 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/sabalenka-osaka-french-open-o75864"/><id>urn:uuid:92cac82d-ac5a-4525-90ac-fa57f3f4955e</id><updated>2026-05-31T13:16:13.782-04:00</updated><summary>The high-profile fourth-round matchup between top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Monday will be the first women's night match at the French Open in three years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flight 1978 and Messi's No 10: Argentina's arrival in US doubles as tribute to its World Cup success</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/argentina-national-team-world-cup-kansas-city-m80332"/><id>urn:uuid:6377bed3-67b7-47d9-8fbf-141a014720d6</id><updated>2026-05-31T13:12:21.931-04:00</updated><summary>Argentina has arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, to prepare for its World Cup title defense.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jonas Vingegaard wins Giro d'Italia to become the eighth male rider to win all 3 Grand Tours</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/giro-ditalia-vingegaard-champion-cycling-h14585"/><id>urn:uuid:0a774840-9f07-4af4-b458-4c7c9b3dd282</id><updated>2026-05-31T13:07:16.336-04:00</updated><summary>Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard has won the Giro d'Italia.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scotland gives shock World Cup callup to Manchester United teen Tyler Fletcher</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-scotland-fletcher-a60900"/><id>urn:uuid:6a3cdbdf-0e66-4154-906e-1a504266a3d7</id><updated>2026-05-31T12:56:20.560-04:00</updated><summary>Scotland has picked teenager Tyler Fletcher for the World Cup as a surprise injury replacement despite playing less than 20 minutes for Manchester United this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Finland beats Switzerland 1-0 in overtime to win men's ice hockey world championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hockey-worlds-finland-switzerland-canada-norway-w93075"/><id>urn:uuid:6bddf75a-f3c7-4947-8ee9-2f7dbef3db9c</id><updated>2026-05-31T12:42:13.969-04:00</updated><summary>Finland has won the ice hockey world championship for the fifth time, beating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime.</summary></entry><entry><title>Manchester City completes double by crushing Brighton 4-0 in Women's FA Cup final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/man-city-double-brighton-womens-fa-cup-w63888"/><id>urn:uuid:45c8cbcf-52a7-443a-868a-08c067e8d0eb</id><updated>2026-05-31T12:39:15.121-04:00</updated><summary>Manchester City has won the Women's FA Cup to complete a first league and cup double.</summary></entry><entry><title>Total blackout strikes St. Thomas and St. John in the US Virgin Islands twice this weekend</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/virgin-islands-blackout-power-outage-s29039"/><id>urn:uuid:d84ada68-9e8c-4f88-b8d0-f85c9fcaaa4c</id><updated>2026-05-31T12:34:29.408-04:00</updated><summary>A total blackout has hit St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the second this weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Weather chaos hits World Cup warmup game featuring two final whistles in Switzerland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-switzerland-jordan-extreme-weather-d97784"/><id>urn:uuid:42513b74-8cf3-4a46-a1a5-cd08afb39422</id><updated>2026-05-31T12:19:59.971-04:00</updated><summary>A World Cup warmup game between Switzerland and Jordan ended in chaos amid extreme weather ahead of a tournament where severe thunderstorms are forecast.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stanley Cup Final coaching matchup: Vegas' John Tortorella vs. Carolina's Rod Brind'Amour</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stanley-cup-coaches-g55070"/><id>urn:uuid:e7173ed6-43ff-4807-846f-ea3019408ff6</id><updated>2026-05-31T12:02:08.212-04:00</updated><summary>John Tortorella's first season as an assistant coach in the NHL was Rod Brind'Amour's rookie year as a player.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man charged with murder in killings of 3 on Hawaii's Big Island</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hawaii-puna-killings-murder-r29486"/><id>urn:uuid:10a05419-9fe0-410e-b0a2-e0a69601c568</id><updated>2026-05-31T11:55:34.969-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Hawaii have charged a 36-year-old man with killing three people in a remote community known for its communal lifestyle.</summary></entry><entry><title>A United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark after a possible security threat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/united-flight-newark-spain-bluetooth-device-c20079"/><id>urn:uuid:a8012c2e-5529-4216-8a3f-2a88c2124e3d</id><updated>2026-05-31T11:48:59.715-04:00</updated><summary>A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain turned around midflight Saturday due to a possible security threat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newark mayor imposes curfew around Delaney Hall after clashes over immigration detention center</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/delaney-hall-new-jersey-immigration-e81574"/><id>urn:uuid:31287bcf-3b63-445a-8250-8d94f944e52d</id><updated>2026-05-31T11:30:48.586-04:00</updated><summary>The mayor of Newark has imposed a curfew around an immigration detention center in New Jersey after a series of intense clashes between protesters and police.</summary></entry><entry><title>Palestinian man is shot and killed at a West Bank barrier near Jerusalem</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-west-bank-death-wall-a70443"/><id>urn:uuid:ba05aa40-8e57-4728-8d93-22b719361a9b</id><updated>2026-05-31T11:22:25.489-04:00</updated><summary>Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian man at a barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.</summary></entry><entry><title>Platner's wife calls news coverage of Senate hopeful's sexually explicit texts with women 'shameful'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/graham-platner-maine-wife-texts-senate-y96575"/><id>urn:uuid:8ed24329-47e8-4241-9767-02ceaccf268b</id><updated>2026-05-31T11:15:30.107-04:00</updated><summary>Graham Platner's wife has responded to news reports about his alleged sexually explicit texts with several women.</summary></entry><entry><title>YouTuber box office boom: 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' draw Gen Z to theaters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/box-office-backrooms-m09971"/><id>urn:uuid:3e95d26b-ea0b-497e-9465-0cd3baf32bec</id><updated>2026-05-31T11:14:31.013-04:00</updated><summary>An indie horror with internet origins has beaten the legacy franchise Star Wars at the box office this weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stanley-cup-what-to-know-hurricanes-golden-knights-y86329"/><id>urn:uuid:6ade33e0-05c8-4ee5-a15a-821896bacf50</id><updated>2026-05-31T11:09:18.696-04:00</updated><summary>The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are facing off in a Stanley Cup Final between teams that have gotten this far with plenty of depth, speed and experience.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know as Israeli forces' historic Lebanon incursion complicates an Iran deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-explainer-beaufort-g96888"/><id>urn:uuid:d47cb115-3cb3-45a0-9dc2-6413a1ae48e0</id><updated>2026-05-31T10:18:54.054-04:00</updated><summary>Israeli forces are now deeper inside Lebanon than they have been in over 25 years, despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blast at building storing explosives in Myanmar kills more than 45 people</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/myanmar-deadly-explosion-o48332"/><id>urn:uuid:2955e29b-8a36-4f75-a849-e484f8f5edeb</id><updated>2026-05-31T10:15:10.747-04:00</updated><summary>A blast on Sunday at a building in northeastern Myanmar has killed more than 45 people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carter Hart's highly scrutinized comeback has arrived at the Stanley Cup Final with Vegas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stanley-cup-carter-hart-k29463"/><id>urn:uuid:311ba0ae-60ab-406c-8bad-43e4309c519f</id><updated>2026-05-31T10:10:35.287-04:00</updated><summary>The Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Final, largely thanks to goalie Carter Hart.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spain's Lamine Yamal says he was scared of missing the World Cup after he injured his hamstring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lamine-yamal-spain-world-cup-v79058"/><id>urn:uuid:42daae39-5c51-49e7-8125-e532366629a5</id><updated>2026-05-31T09:41:12.218-04:00</updated><summary>Lamine Yamal says he was scared of missing the World Cup after injuring his hamstring and prayed that he could recover in time.</summary></entry><entry><title>US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this week</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boat-strikes-drug-trafficking-us-military-t99780"/><id>urn:uuid:f87dd4a2-238b-4357-a49b-c6f8eb217d46</id><updated>2026-05-31T09:08:47.420-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.</summary></entry><entry><title>As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/artificial-intelligence-military-hegseth-anthropic-s46798"/><id>urn:uuid:4e74654f-87ce-425c-bd4e-647828a581ab</id><updated>2026-05-31T08:57:02.173-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration is pushing to use artificial intelligence in the U.S. military even as it faces calls for caution from some companies and military leaders.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southwest rewinds its extra-seat policy for plus-size passengers</title><author><name>The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/southwest-extra-seat-policy-plus-size-mkjxit3b"/><id>urn:uuid:a3372af6-53bf-4589-af44-d609659ed1bd</id><updated>2026-05-31T08:43:07.926-04:00</updated><summary>For passengers who need more room, the airline will again offer a second seat for free instead of requiring them to purchase one.</summary></entry><entry><title>Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/pancreatic-cancer-daraxonrasib-chemotherapy-kras-d57316"/><id>urn:uuid:1793dd08-ea57-4a3b-bd39-57ef65b82ffe</id><updated>2026-05-31T08:05:31.056-04:00</updated><summary>New research shows a novel pill is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Long Island high school flag football team rankings</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/top-10-flag-football-team-rankings-u4d72jcr"/><id>urn:uuid:1583a896-ec8c-45bb-a2cb-b4ea80c4eecf</id><updated>2026-05-31T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at where the top Long Island teams stand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Long Island high school softball team rankings</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/top-10-softball-rankings-v21lox2t"/><id>urn:uuid:bd28ae19-ae83-4a22-bf10-6e953d9178b2</id><updated>2026-05-31T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at where the top Long Island teams stand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Long Island high school baseball teams rankings</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/top-10-baseball-team-rankings-td9v700z"/><id>urn:uuid:c9908944-b8c8-4ab0-ba50-e684965f1148</id><updated>2026-05-31T08:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at where the top Long Island teams stand.</summary></entry><entry><title>PSG is targeting a Champions League threepeat. So how do you make the best better?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/psg-threepeat-luis-enrique-transfer-champions-league-f03453"/><id>urn:uuid:b5bb6750-9a96-42f3-874d-3efb8f70c488</id><updated>2026-05-31T07:31:01.841-04:00</updated><summary>After going back-to-back in the Champions League, the next target for Paris Saint-Germain is the threepeat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marta Kostyuk stuns 4-time champion Iga Swiatek on big day for Ukraine at French Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-roland-garros-s20607"/><id>urn:uuid:9670dfbf-b269-4b1a-8cdf-c52622a09d4b</id><updated>2026-05-31T07:13:29.712-04:00</updated><summary>There will be a first-time women's champion at the French Open this year, with two Ukrainian players among the top contenders.</summary></entry><entry><title>WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tedros-who-ebola-congo-e15961"/><id>urn:uuid:48ab365a-7493-4e96-943c-c6d793c9455d</id><updated>2026-05-31T07:09:56.711-04:00</updated><summary>The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus in eastern Congo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scotland's former leader rejects blame for estranged husband's embezzlement of party funds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-scotland-sturgeon-murrell-embezzlement-u06212"/><id>urn:uuid:17d58ec2-5c67-4afe-920a-062f97317d37</id><updated>2026-05-31T07:01:52.842-04:00</updated><summary>Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's former first minister, rejects any blame for her estranged husband's embezzlement of Scottish National Party funds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eintracht Frankfurt brings back Adi Hütter as coach on a 3-year deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/frankfurt-coach-adi-hutter-bundesliga-q83718"/><id>urn:uuid:ddef78b4-beb3-4bb9-8ca2-db7cb4862562</id><updated>2026-05-31T06:44:39.956-04:00</updated><summary>Eintracht Frankfurt has appointed Adi Hütter as coach, marking his return to the Bundesliga and the club he left five years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Emiliano Martínez's mind games: From childhood tricks to FIFA's code for goalkeepers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/argentina-world-cup-2026-martinez-f09541"/><id>urn:uuid:84d8f68f-a8ac-4bf2-a9a0-7a3bec69b935</id><updated>2026-05-31T06:04:09.987-04:00</updated><summary>Emiliano Martínez has always been a polarizing figure in soccer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo's important guideposts for AI</title><author><name>Michael Dobie</name><email>Michael.Dobie1@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/michael-dobie/ai-pope-leo-kfaitzq6"/><id>urn:uuid:8a050bdf-57bc-4658-9600-f3cbd0dbb2af</id><updated>2026-05-31T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>His message was needed after years of AI growing in a regulatory vacuum.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukraine hits Russian energy targets and denies striking Kremlin-occupied nuclear plant</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-drones-nuclear-plant-x78342"/><id>urn:uuid:06073cbb-f16d-40eb-9ad4-31bf87dc7067</id><updated>2026-05-31T05:45:21.895-04:00</updated><summary>Ukraine has launched strikes on Russian energy sites.</summary></entry><entry><title>A collapse occurs during an illegal mining operation in China, killing 5 people</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-mine-collapse-yunnan-illegal-mining-baiwu-m71809"/><id>urn:uuid:ff1d2aa8-15d1-4174-bf8e-6c035104249b</id><updated>2026-05-31T05:08:51.595-04:00</updated><summary>A collapse during an illegal mining operation in China has killed five people and injured one other person.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hidden gem nature preserves on Long Island to explore</title><author><name>Emma Tufo</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/preserves-long-island-botjmmnj"/><id>urn:uuid:bb0d0a18-8f4a-4544-946e-b3229152665f</id><updated>2026-05-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore Long Island's serene nature preserves, featuring trails, wildlife and scenic landscapes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Long Island high school girls lacrosse team rankings</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/top-10-girls-lacrosse-rankings-fyk3xp26"/><id>urn:uuid:368ab83e-83e2-4c85-902e-5197e8e64f27</id><updated>2026-05-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at where the top Long Island teams stand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks president Leon Rose's father, Zev, revels in the success of his son's team</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-leon-rose-zev-rose-km61bzto"/><id>urn:uuid:1acec9e6-73c8-4835-a80e-4c2c1d1196a3</id><updated>2026-05-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The guidance offered by Zev Rose, 88, played a key role in Leon Rose's ascension to Knicks president. Knicks fans owe him their thanks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's Diamond Stars: Top baseball and softball performers this week</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra, Matt Lindsay and Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/high-school-baseball-softball-diamond-stars-i3kf1n4i"/><id>urn:uuid:eacc89b3-b0dd-463c-a60c-f5fb47cdcbd5</id><updated>2026-05-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Here's a look at some outstanding showings across Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island's Stick Stars: Top boys and girls lacrosse performers this week</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/high-school-boys-girls-lacrosse-blx76wwh"/><id>urn:uuid:21d97425-959c-4b8d-89c0-6c3a2e21429f</id><updated>2026-05-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Here's a look at some outstanding showings across Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Taquero Mucho opening in Dix Hills</title><author><name>Andi Berlin</name><email>andi.berlin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/mexican-hot-dogs-rx73p1uu"/><id>urn:uuid:3ba6cb7c-63b3-4a82-b37e-7a334bf0b1ad</id><updated>2026-05-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Mama Rosita specializes in the Cali dog, also called the Danger dog or the Tijuana Dog.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rare condition caused cardiac arrest in 10-month-old boy; mom now an advocate for children with PPA2 deficiency</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/ppa2-noah-gene-mutation-bmhqxxf9"/><id>urn:uuid:6a2ef1c4-cbdd-4b10-b966-aadd93fa9dd9</id><updated>2026-05-31T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A genetic panel showed the boy, now 4, had a mutation in the PPA2 gene, which is required for energy production in the body.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bus crashes and catches fire in western Turkey, killing 8 people, including an infant</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bus-crash-baby-denizli-pamukkale-tourism-l96540"/><id>urn:uuid:a0450c67-2894-4c35-aee0-e1b0180196d5</id><updated>2026-05-31T04:12:51.092-04:00</updated><summary>Local media reports that a bus crashed a caught fire in western Turkey, leaving eight people including a 9-month-old baby dead.</summary></entry><entry><title>French capital hosts Paris Saint-Germain parade after clashes marred Champions League win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/france-paris-rioters-detained-psg-violence-clashes-b01445"/><id>urn:uuid:c4d73810-1ca1-41f5-b986-b436fe651931</id><updated>2026-05-31T03:43:44.549-04:00</updated><summary>Paris Saint-Germain fans have gathered near the Eiffel Tower to celebrate their Champions League win.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heavy rains threaten to delay search for 2 people still missing in Laos cave</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/laos-cave-xaisomboun-flood-w55615"/><id>urn:uuid:2f9f07f2-09bd-428e-a9fe-0402f859bdf2</id><updated>2026-05-31T02:43:08.721-04:00</updated><summary>Heavy rains have threatened the search for two more people missing in a flooded cave in Laos.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA Finals: Matchups to watch between the Knicks and Spurs</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-spurs-nba-finals-a92e7xou"/><id>urn:uuid:ff58cede-00f2-4cb7-a1f3-3e3c2e43565c</id><updated>2026-05-31T01:47:00.290-04:00</updated><summary>It's a rerun of the last Knicks trip to the Finals in 1999 when the Spurs were a powerhouse and a banged-up Knicks squad was no match.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran war forces farmers to seek fertilizer alternatives from cow dung to compost</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fertilizer-shortage-iran-war-alternatives-farming-a86779"/><id>urn:uuid:51a91a6b-4f17-4e67-ad6b-9e87531b1f80</id><updated>2026-05-31T01:15:44.242-04:00</updated><summary>Governments around the world are being pressed to find and support alternatives to reduce dependency on chemical fertilizers as the Iran war drives up prices.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venice's growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venice-flamingo-habitat-ecosystem-tourism-n84256"/><id>urn:uuid:30f3b696-3552-4d35-b345-26a9ce1a6511</id><updated>2026-05-31T01:07:33.694-04:00</updated><summary>Flamingos are flocking to the Venetian Lagoon in record numbers as ecological efforts restore damaged wetlands.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phillies rally past the Dodgers 4-3 on Edmundo Sosa's homer in 8th</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-dodgers-score-t39622"/><id>urn:uuid:b60da398-95c6-4487-8a55-684bc1c9623c</id><updated>2026-05-31T01:04:07.530-04:00</updated><summary>Edmundo Sosa capped a three-run eighth inning with a two-run home run and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat Los Angeles 4-3 on Saturday night, ending the Dodgers' winning streak at six games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-capture-castle-beaufort-h68834"/><id>urn:uuid:5abbd91a-5966-4980-b043-01286f539fa8</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:54:33.754-04:00</updated><summary>Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners hit 4 homers for 2nd straight game, beat Diamondbacks 5-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-mariners-score-p46589"/><id>urn:uuid:5444a474-175c-4295-afb5-b93517cd7dae</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:53:39.594-04:00</updated><summary>Luke Raley and Julio Rodríguez homered for the second straight game — two of four solo shots by Seattle in the first three innings — and the Mariners beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Saturday night behind seven shutout innings from Bryan Woo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gilgeous-Alexander tips his cap after Thunder fall to Spurs in Game 7 to end their title reign</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/thunder-shai-gilgeous-alexander-spurs-nba-playoffs-d07259"/><id>urn:uuid:4fb17cde-f05e-47e5-a2b9-5a60df3d6954</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:35:47.495-04:00</updated><summary>When the season ended, and when his team's reign as NBA champions ended along with it, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tipped his cap.</summary></entry><entry><title>American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/koizumi-hegseth-marles-singapore-defense-conference-t76587"/><id>urn:uuid:ebe6219d-185e-4cb8-9522-932070b73f77</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:34:49.897-04:00</updated><summary>American allies are emphasizing the need for unity and cooperation as security threats increasingly cross regional boundaries, even as the Trump administration criticizes traditional partners.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA Finals schedule: Knicks vs. Spurs</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nba-finals-schedule-knicks-vs-spurs-n72578"/><id>urn:uuid:298885b4-4bd0-451e-a507-e73b5726150e</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:26:58.059-04:00</updated><summary>NBA FINALS SCHEDULE Knicks vs. Spurs (All games will be broadcasted on ABC at 8:30</summary></entry><entry><title>Kornet's 4th-quarter block on Hartenstein is one that the Spurs will savor for a long time</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-luke-kornet-block-p98779"/><id>urn:uuid:79fb629b-c006-492b-98d8-c0543a288df6</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:20:16.800-04:00</updated><summary>Luke Kornet's final line from Game 7 of the Western Conference finals: six minutes, 0 for 3 shooting, two points, four rebounds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vázquez's first-half header lifts Mexico past Australia 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/mexico-australia-world-cup-2026-johan-vazquez-n98843"/><id>urn:uuid:9f8104c8-3477-4e35-968b-2f7b59934f94</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:18:45.846-04:00</updated><summary>Defender Johan Vazquez scored a first-half goal and Mexico beat Australia 1-0 on Saturday night in a warm-up match for the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/california-governor-candidates-election-l58691"/><id>urn:uuid:5016f8c9-d624-4666-96ff-bd2d8466437a</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:05:44.753-04:00</updated><summary>California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday's primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wembanyama wins West finals MVP, and looks ahead to NBA Finals matchup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/victor-wembanyama-nba-finals-p06182"/><id>urn:uuid:2b6201ac-a846-4b4f-a8ae-eb63421406dc</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:05:37.929-04:00</updated><summary>When the Western Conference finals started, Victor Wembanyama watched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hoist a Most Valuable Player trophy that the San Antonio Spurs star desperately wanted.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani skips annual parade celebrating Israel</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mamdani-israel-parade-nyc-w92006"/><id>urn:uuid:54fcf006-10b7-4c8d-8240-9481be0fd32e</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:05:04.698-04:00</updated><summary>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend an annual parade honoring Israel, breaking with a decades-long political custom because of his support of Palestinian rights.</summary></entry><entry><title>Concerns mount that Belarus could be a launchpad for a new Russian offensive in Ukraine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-belarus-ukraine-war-lukashenko-putin-zelenskyy-w12983"/><id>urn:uuid:035e871b-2817-4c9b-82ca-8119eaa8e2a1</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:03:42.847-04:00</updated><summary>More than four years ago, Belarus allowed Russia to use its territory to invade Ukraine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jake McCarthy hits 2-run homer, drives in 4 runs in the Rockies' 8-3 win over the Giants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-rockies-score-l89467"/><id>urn:uuid:b70f6c06-0ab8-46f6-82b7-edde1aed59b7</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:02:42.174-04:00</updated><summary>Jake McCarthy had a two-run homer and two RBIs singles, Kyle Karros also homered and the Colorado Rockies had 14 hits in an 8-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ethiopia heads to the polls for an election expected to be dominated again by Abiy's ruling party</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ethiopia-election-abiy-ahmed-i06302"/><id>urn:uuid:3c049716-4a82-43df-a866-e5b2bcc77eb4</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:02:22.075-04:00</updated><summary>Ethiopians are preparing to vote in an election that the ruling party is expected to win by a landslide.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-president-election-petro-trump-m23110"/><id>urn:uuid:70184a65-8f69-4b38-8460-1eb890d6b1bf</id><updated>2026-05-31T00:01:02.613-04:00</updated><summary>Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race in the first round of voting Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro who questioned the results of the election.</summary></entry><entry><title>Toluca ends a 23-year CONCACAF title drought as Luis Garcia shines in a shootout</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/tigres-toluca-concacaf-champions-cup-q72129"/><id>urn:uuid:5c5a40d7-2e0a-480b-a73a-b9a02412af42</id><updated>2026-05-30T23:45:00.095-04:00</updated><summary>Goalkeeper Luis Garcia shines as Toluca defeats Tigres to win the CONCACAF Champions Cup, ending a 23-year drought.</summary></entry><entry><title>NWSL's Thorns and WNBA's Fire stage women's sports doubleheader in Portland</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wnba-nwsl-portland-thorns-fire-o16683"/><id>urn:uuid:0ae4e91f-513a-4cfc-92a3-97fa782f3b6e</id><updated>2026-05-30T23:34:20.260-04:00</updated><summary>The Portland Thorns and Fire staged a unique women's sports doubleheader Saturday in the first collaboration between the NWSL and WNBA teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>China's factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/china-manufacturing-economy-pmi-exports-b96556"/><id>urn:uuid:a4957e4c-d860-4674-9991-4bc8e47f5430</id><updated>2026-05-30T23:20:57.394-04:00</updated><summary>China has reported that its manufacturing activity has slowed in May.</summary></entry><entry><title>Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/middle-east-wars-energy-asia-tourism-c48783"/><id>urn:uuid:be66bb3e-f8e6-4303-b678-a642a930cb6b</id><updated>2026-05-30T23:05:27.790-04:00</updated><summary>The war in Iran threatens to disrupt international travel to Asia, where the tourism industry has yet to fully recover from the the COVID‑19 pandemic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pete Crow-Armstrong homers and has 4 hits in the Cubs' 6-1 win over the Cardinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-cardinals-baseball-score-mlb-t53873"/><id>urn:uuid:6c6f2619-530d-433c-a0bb-58a133e33a1b</id><updated>2026-05-30T22:42:34.738-04:00</updated><summary>Pete Crow-Armstrong had four hits including a homer, Ben Brown allowed three hits in seven innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 on Saturday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tucker Brown helps Hauppauge baseball team force deciding game in Suffolk Class AA finals against ESM</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/high-school-baseball-lix2dfis"/><id>urn:uuid:4fa91d30-cdf7-469d-ba81-e51ca08b987d</id><updated>2026-05-30T22:40:37.225-04:00</updated><summary>The championship game in the double-elimination tournament is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Acuña powers Braves past Reds 5-2 with 2 more homers as Atlanta hits 40 wins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-reds-score-acuna-l13444"/><id>urn:uuid:5a43dc10-d92e-484d-ac09-da2fe3449c43</id><updated>2026-05-30T22:17:40.025-04:00</updated><summary>Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for a third straight game to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thomas Vidro's bases-loaded walk lifts Oyster Bay baseball to Nassau Class B title</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/oyster-bay-cold-spring-harbor-baseball-yzadsrod"/><id>urn:uuid:3692ac14-f94f-42cb-a491-72cdb918b066</id><updated>2026-05-30T22:09:50.057-04:00</updated><summary>Oyster Bay (19-5) will next face Center Moriches in the Long Island championship at 11 a.m. June 6 at Middle Country Athletic Complex.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dressing visitors in ancient China's imperial splendor is booming in Beijing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-ancient-costumes-forbidden-city-beijing-u40141"/><id>urn:uuid:6d8d31a3-ce58-4f5a-9de0-6afbaad8d2cb</id><updated>2026-05-30T22:06:49.417-04:00</updated><summary>Studios near the Forbidden City in Beijing are transforming visitors into empresses from ancient China as young people explore a revival of traditional culture.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marlie Giles drives in 4 runs, Jocelyn Briski allows 1 hit and Alabama beats Nebraska 5-1 at WCWS</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/wcws-nebraska-alabama-score-u14185"/><id>urn:uuid:55670dd5-233e-46e8-b634-b86ce616817e</id><updated>2026-05-30T21:48:19.293-04:00</updated><summary>Marlie Giles homered and drove in four runs, Jocelyn Briski threw a complete-game one-hitter, and top-seeded Alabama ended Nebraska's 27-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory to improve to 2-0 at the Women's College World Series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wilson converts penalty kick to pull Thorns into a 2-2 draw with the Royals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/thorns-royals-spirit-reign-current-legacy-nwsl-l91813"/><id>urn:uuid:b4600f99-15d9-45ae-9e1d-f28ae28dce49</id><updated>2026-05-30T21:37:15.156-04:00</updated><summary>Sophia Wilson scored on a penalty kick in stoppage time to give the Portland Thorns a 2-2 draw with the Utah Royals in a matchup of the league's top teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/claude-lemieux-brain-donation-hockey-nhl-r03176"/><id>urn:uuid:8918777f-020e-4495-b5e8-5f765faf8b2d</id><updated>2026-05-30T21:31:16.115-04:00</updated><summary>Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' comeback clock ticking as calendar approaches June</title><author><name>Denis P. Gorman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-marlins-syxa69jp"/><id>urn:uuid:4acd08a4-eefd-4008-82ce-11b20658f0e9</id><updated>2026-05-30T21:04:56.688-04:00</updated><summary>The team has so many hurdles to jump and players to get healthy that the winning must continue way past a three-game streak at the end of May.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dennis Hull, who starred for the Blackhawks and helped Canada win the '72 Summit Series, dies at 81</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/dennis-hull-obituary-v44236"/><id>urn:uuid:e248d56d-509d-4046-a98c-bb9a5334aec1</id><updated>2026-05-30T21:01:57.451-04:00</updated><summary>Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar older brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday night, according to brother Garry.</summary></entry><entry><title>Morrow has 17 points and 14 rebounds, Sun beats Sparks 84-81 to snap a 3-game skid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sparks-sun-score-h97196"/><id>urn:uuid:d8859f19-e686-480a-aca6-8872814f1a76</id><updated>2026-05-30T20:49:16.200-04:00</updated><summary>Aneesah Morrow had 17 points and 14 rebounds, her fourth consecutive game with a double-double, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Los Angeles Sparks 84-81.</summary></entry><entry><title>John Calabria's four goals lead Sachem North boys lacrosse to first county title</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/sachem-north-northport-boys-lacrosse-ewnmd5nt"/><id>urn:uuid:b90a0319-113d-47c5-9369-e09816f34953</id><updated>2026-05-30T20:45:33.290-04:00</updated><summary>Sachem North knocked off top-seeded Northport for the program's first championship, the first boys lacrosse title for any Sachem school since the combined district won in 1995.</summary></entry><entry><title>Soo Bin Joo thrives in the wind and builds a 4-shot lead in the ShopRite LPGA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/shoprite-lpga-soo-bin-joo-lee-x34632"/><id>urn:uuid:a14ec070-a0e6-4bde-b46d-3b9f2c2b640c</id><updated>2026-05-30T20:29:09.152-04:00</updated><summary>The wind was raging at the ShopRite LPGA and Soo Bin Joo was up for the task.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Bobby Valentine, Lee Mazzilli soak in Mets' Hall of Fame moment, talk about current team</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-hall-of-fame-bobby-valentine-diau04wr"/><id>urn:uuid:a47ad2c4-aa93-4d06-b9d1-cc6a285ac222</id><updated>2026-05-30T20:16:54.734-04:00</updated><summary>"I think there is a chance," Bobby Valentine said of the Mets' slim chances before his induction into the team's Hall of Fame on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wade Meckler hits his first grand slam to help the Angels rout the Rays 14-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-rays-score-w06450"/><id>urn:uuid:3c33f9f8-f8ed-41ae-9f47-9218cfea8fb6</id><updated>2026-05-30T19:58:14.483-04:00</updated><summary>Wade Meckler hit his first grand slam in the majors for the first of Los Angeles' four homers in the Angels' 14-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miami's Haitian community celebrates the country's first World Cup berth in 52 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-haiti-d38208"/><id>urn:uuid:b6887b65-edc0-42d2-9e53-c41e30ea79d7</id><updated>2026-05-30T19:52:53.825-04:00</updated><summary>Members of Miami's Haitian community pressed against a stage on a rainy Saturday to cheer on forward Duckens Nazon, defender Martin Experience and other members of the country's national soccer team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jake Mangum homers and drives in 2 runs as Pirates hold off Twins 10-9</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-pirates-score-p01083"/><id>urn:uuid:24af93ed-af68-42e4-a768-bd32414e4be0</id><updated>2026-05-30T19:43:53.279-04:00</updated><summary>Jake Mangum finished with three hits, including his first home run of the season as the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Minnesota Twins 10-9.</summary></entry><entry><title>A pole, 61 wins and 1 missing guitar trophy: Hamlin's uneasy return to Nashville</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-cup-nashville-hamlin-suarez-a44504"/><id>urn:uuid:11053296-f881-48f6-9aa0-a4a8b241eaa4</id><updated>2026-05-30T19:42:19.914-04:00</updated><summary>The question Denny Hamlin hears the most is whether or not he gets nervous before a race.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Yankees' combo of Paul Goldschmidt, Ben Rice making up for loss of Giancarlo Stanton</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-cwi7ebos"/><id>urn:uuid:2c53c4dc-f11f-4930-9fc1-c75b3d3d103c</id><updated>2026-05-30T19:35:59.507-04:00</updated><summary>For now, the Yankees have done a great job turning this positional group into one of the sport's most dangerous lineups.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. Anthony's softball's Olivia Feldman turns intentional walk into two-run double in state CHSAA final win</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/high-school-softball-wikn223w"/><id>urn:uuid:95ba1b46-923d-4ece-a4d9-4bac312e4a2f</id><updated>2026-05-30T19:35:43.463-04:00</updated><summary>While trying to be intentionally walked in the fifth, she realized the pitches were coming close to the zone and ripped a two-run double.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tiafoe to French Open opponent: 'Don't act like you're tough. You're not hard, bro. Just play'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/frances-tiafoe-french-open-e13378"/><id>urn:uuid:01261d99-c450-47a3-9fb2-6a2d718b0b26</id><updated>2026-05-30T19:31:01.396-04:00</updated><summary>Frances Tiafoe had some strong words for his opponent during another grueling five-set victory at the French Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wong, Duran propel Red Sox to 9-1 victory over Guardians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-guardians-score-wong-duran-s33932"/><id>urn:uuid:01ca5810-a1db-45de-874e-4e2de43a99e9</id><updated>2026-05-30T19:26:12.058-04:00</updated><summary>Connor Wong and Jarren Duran drove in three runs apiece, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 9-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles score 5 runs in 9th to beat the Blue Jays 6-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-orioles-score-i31132"/><id>urn:uuid:8620251f-5f73-4918-9633-b5cd7444c41d</id><updated>2026-05-30T19:16:11.531-04:00</updated><summary>Pete Alonso singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in a five-run ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros surge past Brewers 9-2 as Christian Walker and Jeremy Peña go deep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-brewers-score-o01649"/><id>urn:uuid:5f1d98c3-6a3e-46b0-8236-6b07cee3b6b1</id><updated>2026-05-30T19:13:36.453-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Walker hit a three-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered with three hits to help the Houston Astros roll to a 9-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Emma Clarke's walk-off home run in ninth inning lifts Tennessee to 2-1 win over Texas Tech at WCWS</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/wcws-texas-tech-tennessee-score-p79620"/><id>urn:uuid:5c9671b6-07e4-4570-8028-0f539ef72961</id><updated>2026-05-30T19:01:50.341-04:00</updated><summary>Emma Clarke's leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted Tennessee to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Texas Tech in a winner's bracket game at the Women's College World Series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spurs thrilled for Sean Sweeney, who is set to become new coach of the Magic</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/magic-coach-sean-sweeney-spurs-i97514"/><id>urn:uuid:be8ee915-3676-433b-b160-5e8390d10b24</id><updated>2026-05-30T19:01:03.383-04:00</updated><summary>With Sean Sweeney, it was only a matter of time before he became a head coach.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nationals score 6 in the 7th, beat the Padres 9-4 despite Tatis' first home run of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-padres-score-p15796"/><id>urn:uuid:a2125c2a-f9c9-465f-811d-5747db6ecc4c</id><updated>2026-05-30T18:59:44.474-04:00</updated><summary>Luis García Jr.'s two-run single highlighted a six-run seventh inning for the Washington Nationals as they rallied to a 9-4 win over the San Diego Padres.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eric Cole gets a shot at his 1st PGA Tour win after 63 in 3rd round at Colonial</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/colonial-pga-v06803"/><id>urn:uuid:23643091-da1d-42b7-989c-ae9d7f1da187</id><updated>2026-05-30T18:43:13.712-04:00</updated><summary>Eric Cole has put himself in position for a shot at his first PGA Tour victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Frankie Valli cancels the remainder of the Four Seasons' farewell tour, citing health concerns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/frankie-valli-four-seasons-farewell-tour-canceled-v69060"/><id>urn:uuid:6151d92e-4a22-433b-b5cc-8c9708228c07</id><updated>2026-05-30T18:39:55.825-04:00</updated><summary>Frankie Valli, whose legendary falsetto defines the sound of the 1960s rock group the Four Seasons, has cancelled the remainder of the band's 2026 tour dates.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sean Richman's goal with 2.8 seconds lifts Bayport-Blue Point boys lacrosse to Suffolk Class D title</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/bayport-blue-point-babylon-boys-lacrosse-fequ8unq"/><id>urn:uuid:f4a69919-09d8-4f88-ba7f-11081ec20f7a</id><updated>2026-05-30T18:39:02.258-04:00</updated><summary>"From the release, I knew it was going in," Richman said. "Coach said, 'Go do something,' and I did something."</summary></entry><entry><title>East Islip softball's Marisa Renganeschi drives home winning run in sixth inning of Suffolk Class AA final</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/high-school-softball-fa352u3w"/><id>urn:uuid:5dab2850-b8f5-40a2-8435-9c7da894e116</id><updated>2026-05-30T18:34:27.235-04:00</updated><summary>East Islip (16-5) will face the winner of Calhoun/MacArthur in the LI title game at 2 p.m. on June 6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kings Park's Nicola Chespe scores winning run in 8th inning to capture Suffolk Class A title</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/high-school-baseball-ujp1wmvm"/><id>urn:uuid:ecaa5285-549d-4bb1-8272-5714b3f15272</id><updated>2026-05-30T18:24:08.035-04:00</updated><summary>He eludes a tag at plate in eighth for the Kingsmen, who will meet Plainedge for the LI title on June 6 at Farmingdale State College.</summary></entry><entry><title>'The Sixth Borough' screening reminds audiences of Long Island's role in hip-hop history</title><author><name>Tara Smith</name><email>tara.smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/sixth-borough-hip-hop-long-island-ahzucj2g"/><id>urn:uuid:8bfbd39c-3515-4cb9-b76c-b185d8151fc8</id><updated>2026-05-30T18:12:41.960-04:00</updated><summary>"The vision was to give these guys the proper respect, give the region its proper respect in the founding of hip-hop's gold era," said one of the filmmakers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shealyn Varbero leads Shoreham-Wading River flag football to Long Island Class C title in first season</title><author><name>Jonathan Ruban</name><email>jonathan.ruban@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/flag-football-long-island-championships-d5zoqj2u"/><id>urn:uuid:e575e3f9-8eef-45a8-a614-4c33bf6c717c</id><updated>2026-05-30T18:09:00.462-04:00</updated><summary>"We found out we were getting a team, three weeks before the season started," Varbero said. "We had to put in a lot of work."</summary></entry><entry><title>NY-231, Deer Park Avenue, through Dix Hills reopened after afternoon crash</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crash-dix-hills-suffolk-county-thvsxj50"/><id>urn:uuid:da30cb0a-3f20-4c9b-a81e-0c23f2ea4075</id><updated>2026-05-30T18:06:12.873-04:00</updated><summary>The crash, which happened shortly before 5 p.m., is under investigation, the spokesperson said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paris police detain dozens after violence erupts during celebrations of PSG's Champions League title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/psg-arsenal-paris-budapest-champions-league-u86720"/><id>urn:uuid:5d5dd785-3e53-4161-9898-9840e881a242</id><updated>2026-05-30T18:03:05.370-04:00</updated><summary>Paris police have detained dozens people after violence disrupted celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's second Champions League title win and a group tried to storm a police station.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rain washes out Nashville qualifying and puts Denny Hamlin on the pole for the Cracker Barrel 400</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-cup-qualifying-canceled-hamlin-q57903"/><id>urn:uuid:7d92cbcd-8cd9-4e14-85c1-d4ebbe2e41d7</id><updated>2026-05-30T17:54:19.726-04:00</updated><summary>Denny Hamlin will start on the pole Sunday night at the Cracker Barrel 400 after spotty showers canceled qualifying Saturday at the Nashville Superspeedway.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Matthews' Belmont at Saratoga selections for June 3-4</title><author><name>Steve Matthews</name><email>steve.matthews@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/horse-racing/horse-racing-steve-matthews-belmont-saratoga-oyppp4d7"/><id>urn:uuid:4653a7f8-512b-491d-9329-b00d809ef1f3</id><updated>2026-05-30T17:40:50.922-04:00</updated><summary>Wednesday, June 3 Best bet: GEORGE BRIGGS (4) Best value: JACK'S WORLD (7) FIRST: Little</summary></entry><entry><title>Finally! Fernando Tatis Jr. crushes a 451-foot drive for his first home run of the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/fernando-tatis-jr-first-homer-padres-l98426"/><id>urn:uuid:497d429d-7f90-4d6b-b1fc-bb53b6e0dba5</id><updated>2026-05-30T17:40:12.816-04:00</updated><summary>Fernando Tatis Jr. has finally connected for his first home run of the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cara S. Trager, of Queens, journalist who wrote for Newsday and other publications, dies at 71</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/cara-trager-journalist-newsday-queens-little-neck-thrha6t8"/><id>urn:uuid:62ecf709-6275-4c8d-bb9b-97b05b1a10bb</id><updated>2026-05-30T17:24:40.535-04:00</updated><summary>Family and friends remembered Trager, of Hollis Hills, Queens, as a passionate storyteller and devoted mother and wife who possessed a great sense of humor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sayville boys lacrosse's youth proves ready in winning Suffolk Class C title over Mount Sinai</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/high-school-boys-lacrosse-lqoutggk"/><id>urn:uuid:698c69de-0e1d-4186-8512-5a0ac430abb4</id><updated>2026-05-30T17:20:48.280-04:00</updated><summary>The Golden Flashes secured their first county title since 2012.</summary></entry><entry><title>MacArthur flag football wins Long Island Class B title on Taylor Garro's 20-yard TD catch in OT</title><author><name>Jonathan Ruban</name><email>jonathan.ruban@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/flag-football-long-island-championship-w7d05d8w"/><id>urn:uuid:1ae2ad36-8fae-4c5b-9368-c9b2349dcbc8</id><updated>2026-05-30T17:19:42.306-04:00</updated><summary>The state semifinals are next for MacArthur after winning battle of unbeaten teams with Hauppauge.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gabriel's penalty heartbreak as Arteta speaks of 'pain' and 'pride' at Champions League loss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/gabriel-arsenal-arteta-champions-league-final-penalty-r91177"/><id>urn:uuid:490f00f9-f28b-41d3-9b18-9fd738425d93</id><updated>2026-05-30T17:17:41.471-04:00</updated><summary>One of the greatest seasons in Arsenal's 140-year history has ended in the most painful of fashions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Isabella Kriklava leads Sachem North softball to its first Suffolk Class AAA title</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/high-school-softball-d9w1hx4u"/><id>urn:uuid:99401870-085b-4a70-bc49-b27743107b41</id><updated>2026-05-30T17:14:10.406-04:00</updated><summary>She drive in three to help Sachem North advance to the LI championship on June 6 at Martha Avenue Park in Bellport.</summary></entry><entry><title>Smithtown East boys lacrosse's Brock Bernhardt scores in final minute to win Suffolk Class B final</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/smithtown-east-west-islip-boys-lacrosse-y5x86zt6"/><id>urn:uuid:e73edf57-3664-4dc6-8137-da99a0772f54</id><updated>2026-05-30T17:00:42.474-04:00</updated><summary>The final goal came on a play the sophomore has ran throughout the season, but didn't always shoot on. On Saturday, he did.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Sunday Night Baseball' begins summer stretch on NBC with Cardinals-Cubs matchup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nbc-baseball-cardinals-cubs-f33407"/><id>urn:uuid:90f7dccd-e09f-4fe6-85b5-c2bd98117c2a</id><updated>2026-05-30T16:54:04.032-04:00</updated><summary>NBC's baseball coverage starts to hit its stride this week as "Sunday Night Baseball" begins its summer stint on the network's primetime schedule.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former premier of Turks and Caicos Islands is sentenced to 4 years in landmark corruption case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turks-caicos-islands-corruption-sentenced-misick-q26463"/><id>urn:uuid:f9ac10fe-0738-4b1d-bc03-ea964903ea66</id><updated>2026-05-30T16:52:58.138-04:00</updated><summary>A court in the Turks and Caicos Islands has sentenced former Premier Michael Misick to just over four years in prison after he was convicted in a landmark corruption case that had dragged on for years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Quero, Montgomery and Benintendi hit HRs, White Sox beat Tigers 7-1 without Murakami</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-white-sox-score-h26436"/><id>urn:uuid:3e279bca-d1e8-4e3a-8a3c-218829c290a4</id><updated>2026-05-30T16:52:21.413-04:00</updated><summary>Edgar Quero, Colson Montgomery and Andrew Benintendi each homered, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.</summary></entry><entry><title>Connetquot baseball's DJ Filippone strikes out 10, offense backs him up to win Suffolk Class AAA title</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/high-school-baseball-j62dzc0a"/><id>urn:uuid:ad5156b4-b119-4837-b34a-58e4604475de</id><updated>2026-05-30T16:40:17.946-04:00</updated><summary>The T-birds will meet Massapequa for the Long Island Class AAA championship on June 6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/meteor-boom-massachusetts-explosion-t06188"/><id>urn:uuid:0ba93f52-aa42-4316-ace6-579ad67cddcb</id><updated>2026-05-30T16:39:46.566-04:00</updated><summary>Officials with the American Meteor Society and NASA say a double boom heard in multiple states Saturday afternoon was a 3-foot meteor entering the atmosphere near the Massachusetts and New Hampshire border.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vikings hire Seahawks assistant Nolan Teasley as their general manager, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/vikings-general-manager-nolan-teasley-x75253"/><id>urn:uuid:44026a51-9cce-4a49-bf25-d3c2370f63f7</id><updated>2026-05-30T16:18:08.329-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract with Seattle Seahawks assistant Nolan Teasley to be their general manager.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González calls for presidential elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/venezuela-edmundo-gonzalez-elections-delcy-f24645"/><id>urn:uuid:3c5087a6-c512-4cfb-9737-20b3c602ce51</id><updated>2026-05-30T16:12:17.843-04:00</updated><summary>Former Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González is calling for presidential elections as the five-month mark of interim President Delcy Rodríguez's administration approaches, following a U.S. military intervention that ousted Nicolás Maduro in January.</summary></entry><entry><title>Half Hollow Hills flag football repeats as Long Island champions behind Samantha Heyman's 4 TD passes</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/flag-football-long-island-championship-uvspllgp"/><id>urn:uuid:97d3f127-ab4c-4c5c-a6f9-2b3a9a15c4fa</id><updated>2026-05-30T16:06:51.535-04:00</updated><summary>The high-powered offense chaned its game plan because of the wind, but nothing could stop the 17-0 team as it advanced to state semis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-fair-250-anniversary-great-american-musicians-a49252"/><id>urn:uuid:cf8266bc-6a19-4779-9232-d617e36d5b20</id><updated>2026-05-30T15:55:29.266-04:00</updated><summary>An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due in part to its connections to President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Miller Place softball's Laney Vomero helps force deciding game in Suffolk Class A finals</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/high-school-baseball-inkmyo8u"/><id>urn:uuid:3056688b-ed56-49d6-b39b-336c1d7b7392</id><updated>2026-05-30T15:52:06.520-04:00</updated><summary>It was the first loss of the payoffs for Kings Park (18-4), forcing a winner-take-all title game at 11 a.m. on Sunday at Martha Avenue.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mabrey scores 18, Rice adds 17 as Tempo make first 31 FT attempts in 93-72 win over Storm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/storm-tempo-score-r95977"/><id>urn:uuid:858487be-9d95-43cf-9116-afb59b748173</id><updated>2026-05-30T15:25:38.592-04:00</updated><summary>Marina Mabrey scored 18 points, rookie Kiki Rice scored 13 of her 17 in the second half and added a season-high four steals, and the Toronto Tempo beat the Seattle Storm 93-72.</summary></entry><entry><title>Markey wins Massachusetts Democrats' endorsement as Moulton clears ballot hurdle in Senate race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/moulton-markey-massachusetts-primary-senate-f66078"/><id>urn:uuid:1eb59400-97f3-44db-8c00-fe5d43d2cfcf</id><updated>2026-05-30T15:23:41.739-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, has secured enough delegate support to appear on the state's primary ballot.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crash kills 5 in Virginia including family of 4 traveling to wedding. Bus driver charged</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/virginia-bus-crash-family-deaths-q94435"/><id>urn:uuid:0b4c555a-e8b4-42ae-9400-c2511a2f408b</id><updated>2026-05-30T15:00:47.268-04:00</updated><summary>A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding at the time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barbara Barker: 1999 Knicks, including Larry Johnson, very proud of the current team</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/barbara-barker/knicks-larry-johnson-blmfr2fq"/><id>urn:uuid:4c0d76ad-6504-4740-a58f-c2e58948c7ed</id><updated>2026-05-30T14:54:43.764-04:00</updated><summary>"I'm so proud to see Jalen doing what he's doing,'' said Larry Johnson, who played with Jalen Brunson's father, Rick, on the 1999 Knicks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Candidates for California governor and LA mayor scramble to pitch to voters in final days</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-governor-primary-becerra-steyer-hilton-g45974"/><id>urn:uuid:986c51c7-3329-45ff-89bb-068471d423bc</id><updated>2026-05-30T14:52:21.987-04:00</updated><summary>The many candidates running for California governor rushed to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race's final days before the June 2 primary.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teenager Moïse Kouamé's French Open run ends in third round defeat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-roland-garros-kouame-r23885"/><id>urn:uuid:1e889956-8692-4bcb-ad8c-f7a5685851d3</id><updated>2026-05-30T14:48:56.190-04:00</updated><summary>Teenager Moïse Kouamé's French Open run has ended in the third round.</summary></entry><entry><title>Passenger critically injured when tractor trailer rear-ends car on LIE</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/crash-lie-tractor-trailer-civic-hjhpqknl"/><id>urn:uuid:7893a620-858f-4e9a-976b-b36f0b6b7731</id><updated>2026-05-30T14:45:39.379-04:00</updated><summary>A 31-year-old man was one of two passengers in a 2023 Honda Civic that was struck by a 2011 Mack tractor trailer in North Hills on Friday night, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dozens mark 24 years since end of rescue and recovery effort at Ground Zero</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/911-ground-zero-kzxa9xgj"/><id>urn:uuid:3fad29e2-aa2c-4c7b-999c-f3633ad9f791</id><updated>2026-05-30T14:34:53.962-04:00</updated><summary>Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, dozens gathered to commemorate the end of the rescue and recovery effort.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-kennedy-center-renovations-closure-h19064"/><id>urn:uuid:318b0eb3-5467-436c-981d-20404677c8bc</id><updated>2026-05-30T14:29:14.408-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is fuming about a court ruling that blocked his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center in Washington.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brendan Sorsby has made thousands of bets totaling at least $90,000, court documents show</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/sorsby-texas-tech-ncaa-w43554"/><id>urn:uuid:4452d5c1-2093-4723-ac39-7f3c4a5e5743</id><updated>2026-05-30T14:12:35.485-04:00</updated><summary>Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has made thousands of bets totaling at least $90,000 while in college.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: OG Anunoby is the Knicks' secret weapon against opponents big and small</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-bnmgside"/><id>urn:uuid:2db50aa5-41b5-4750-81a5-037489c07589</id><updated>2026-05-30T14:02:55.975-04:00</updated><summary>Guarding 7-4 Victor Wembanyama? No problem.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pulisic: `One will bounce off your knee and go in' and then `everything goes in after that'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/pulisic-us-world-cup-e60459"/><id>urn:uuid:11d3010b-7966-49cb-8011-583c1827eb54</id><updated>2026-05-30T13:49:33.646-04:00</updated><summary>Christian Pulisic is confident he will score at the World Cup despite a career-worst scoreless slump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hurricanes' longtime holdovers savor breakthrough moment in reaching Stanley Cup Final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stanley-cup-carolina-hurricanes-advance-d31386"/><id>urn:uuid:0701d4a7-5f43-40fb-9a9e-b0222d5d1b77</id><updated>2026-05-30T13:30:36.476-04:00</updated><summary>The Carolina Hurricanes' return to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in two decades is a big moment for the team's longtime holdovers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deputy fatally shot during home welfare check in Virginia. Search underway for suspect</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/deputy-killed-virginia-manhunt-r62152"/><id>urn:uuid:7ef5bedb-6861-4fd3-9f36-52e24a8b18f9</id><updated>2026-05-30T12:56:22.316-04:00</updated><summary>A Virginia sheriff's deputy has died after a man shot at two deputies during a home welfare check.</summary></entry><entry><title>Unsung American Zachary Svajda sweeps into 2nd week of the French Open and pays tribute to late dad</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/zachary-svajda-french-open-t05167"/><id>urn:uuid:4775f4cb-0f80-449b-ae9f-022f82dedaef</id><updated>2026-05-30T12:41:36.140-04:00</updated><summary>American tennis player Zachary Svajda is just as surprised as anyone that he's into the second week at the French Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/tariff-refunds-trump-court-appeal-w19125"/><id>urn:uuid:6bcd900f-2e70-4164-a951-1f8ce7e20885</id><updated>2026-05-30T12:40:35.806-04:00</updated><summary>Businesses big and small have started receiving refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump improperly imposed some tariffs on imported goods.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liverpool wants to play aggressive soccer and Iraola could be the perfect fit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/liverpool-coach-next-l44714"/><id>urn:uuid:adee9332-6eb6-4384-b6be-4d8f1cd2fe20</id><updated>2026-05-30T12:21:16.859-04:00</updated><summary>The search is on for the next Liverpool coach after Arne Slot was fired a year after winning the Premier League.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox place slugger Munetaka Murakami on IL, call up INF Jacob Gonzalez</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/murakami-white-sox-u09938"/><id>urn:uuid:5e1561df-9f65-4606-a849-050c9cd3673b</id><updated>2026-05-30T12:12:14.902-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is expected to miss four to six weeks with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colombia accuses Ecuador of 'deliberate interference' in general elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-ecuador-tariffs-election-security-tax-w65934"/><id>urn:uuid:1ba976f1-3ed3-4510-895f-e1c68855f303</id><updated>2026-05-30T12:06:36.292-04:00</updated><summary>Colombia has rejected a move by Ecuador's president to eliminate tariffs on Colombian imports because of a commitment made to an opposition candidate.</summary></entry><entry><title>Finland upsets Canada to set up final against Switzerland at ice hockey worlds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hockey-worlds-semifinal-canada-switzerland-e89254"/><id>urn:uuid:1470ecf7-6977-429f-86a7-7e77515a05a4</id><updated>2026-05-30T11:54:24.867-04:00</updated><summary>Finland has upset Canada 4-2 in the ice hockey world championship semifinals in Switzerland.</summary></entry><entry><title>US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-united-states-war-hormuz-ceasefire-a89476"/><id>urn:uuid:acb44890-2e44-4d41-81b9-68d49f2fc625</id><updated>2026-05-30T11:29:21.142-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military says it stopped another commercial vessel trying to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukrainian Oliynykova speaks out about war at home after French Open loss to Russian</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-ukraine-russia-g81345"/><id>urn:uuid:7c0fd0c2-5a90-4e40-8597-02ecd43a7b0a</id><updated>2026-05-30T11:20:43.622-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova has vowed to keep speaking out about the war at home after losing to Russian player Diana Shnaider in the third round of the French Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chris Richards is uncertain for the US in World Cup and will miss Senegal friendly</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/chris-richards-ankle-injury-k22943"/><id>urn:uuid:99455225-6bb3-4fa4-ac43-4cda8bd2a135</id><updated>2026-05-30T11:08:08.323-04:00</updated><summary>Top American defender Chris Richards is uncertain for the World Cup due to an ankle injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis is diverted because of an unruly passenger</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/united-flight-diverted-unruly-passenger-q69604"/><id>urn:uuid:bc25dcf9-d27c-4e88-b0a2-ded1ea6c7dd6</id><updated>2026-05-30T11:07:56.301-04:00</updated><summary>A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis was diverted to Wisconsin on Friday night after reports of an unruly passenger.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thunder to be shorthanded again for Game 7 against Spurs in West finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-thunder-nba-playoffs-game-7-h36297"/><id>urn:uuid:1a7da3cf-403d-4b36-a20e-ce59821085af</id><updated>2026-05-30T10:46:09.866-04:00</updated><summary>Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell will not play for the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs because of injuries that have dogged both throughout the series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Guyanese soldier wounded in border gunfight with armed men in Venezuela</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/guyana-venezuela-border-shooting-dispute-u17370"/><id>urn:uuid:ba302572-398a-44e9-9720-eda063bd90ec</id><updated>2026-05-30T10:35:11.247-04:00</updated><summary>A Guyanese soldier has been wounded in a gunfight with armed men in Venezuela along their shared border.</summary></entry><entry><title>DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/atlanta-judge-eleanor-ross-n55089"/><id>urn:uuid:7fd66c59-2948-4388-b5a7-3be986cdebe5</id><updated>2026-05-30T10:27:14.158-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a judge to recuse herself from a case involving Georgia election records.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tim Ream will be the captain of the US national team at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-us-tim-ream-f30129"/><id>urn:uuid:cf51eb2b-b7b5-47cc-b0e8-f5f3e990dfd6</id><updated>2026-05-30T10:20:17.556-04:00</updated><summary>Tim Ream will captain the U.S. national team at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>From 8 games left to the Stanley Cup Final: How John Tortorella helped Vegas find its swagger</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stanley-cup-tortorella-h25560"/><id>urn:uuid:8bf940be-9872-4d56-a98d-232e969c5304</id><updated>2026-05-30T10:10:49.275-04:00</updated><summary>John Tortorella has revitalized the Vegas Golden Knights since replacing Bruce Cassidy in late March.</summary></entry><entry><title>America In Focus: Inflation gauge hits multiyear high as American consumer confidence slides</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/inflation-economy-gas-trump-mortgage-iran-unemployment-n78215"/><id>urn:uuid:5a233510-4f2c-4b00-8a64-667a7c4bcdac</id><updated>2026-05-30T10:10:35.200-04:00</updated><summary>A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans' finances and creating political challenges for President Trump and congressional Republicans with midterm elections just five months away.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli launches strikes near ancient heritage castle site in southern Lebanon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-gaza-airstrikes-h19422"/><id>urn:uuid:dfe591cc-f67c-4312-8451-ef1c7058223e</id><updated>2026-05-30T10:10:11.091-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's air force and artillery have struck areas near a strategic mountain in southern Lebanon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tens of thousands march in support of Turkey's deposed opposition leader</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-chp-ozel-ankara-march-opposition-f42585"/><id>urn:uuid:cff5a4c7-0430-4d94-9930-3d4e921bb401</id><updated>2026-05-30T10:08:04.553-04:00</updated><summary>Tens of thousands of supporters of Turkey's main opposition party have marched through Ankara to rally behind their deposed leader.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barbie-pink soup festival brings thousands to party in this historic Lithuanian town</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/lithuania-pink-soup-t44259"/><id>urn:uuid:fc9ff867-c9d7-405b-a347-6227116c79bb</id><updated>2026-05-30T10:07:33.746-04:00</updated><summary>A festival honoring Lithuania's iconic cold beet soup has brought tens of thousands of visitors to its capital city that was fully decked out in pink.</summary></entry><entry><title>The state of autism-friendly travel in the United States</title><author><name>TNS</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/autism-friendly-travel-mzhbvo2a"/><id>urn:uuid:790f97ef-0f3e-49a9-895e-265d0f363dad</id><updated>2026-05-30T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Credentialing programs help US attractions prioritize inclusivity for neurodivergent travelers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump sends senior US diplomat to Haiti and Dominican Republic for talks on security, economy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/haiti-dominican-republic-landau-visit-gangs-j24089"/><id>urn:uuid:2fb841d6-0c3c-454f-b3c1-84e29f12ae78</id><updated>2026-05-30T09:58:19.060-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will meet with officials in the Dominican Republic as part of an official two-day trip that included a stop in neighboring Haiti.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: PSG beats Arsenal in a penalty shootout and defends Champions League title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/psg-arsenal-champions-league-final-d08033"/><id>urn:uuid:8a5cb5d3-68a4-4fab-b4ab-311510b55ddd</id><updated>2026-05-30T09:44:22.050-04:00</updated><summary>Paris Saint-Germain has won the Champions League for the second consecutive year after beating Arsenal in a penalty shootout.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sunrise Highway stretch to close nights for work on Station Road bridge in Brookhaven Town</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/sunrise-highway-closed-brookhaven-wdkf5f33"/><id>urn:uuid:d37fde72-0165-4e7e-be7b-952714757e5a</id><updated>2026-05-30T09:33:54.404-04:00</updated><summary>The closures in Bellport will be for about four weeks on weeknights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the state Department of Transportation said.</summary></entry><entry><title>'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Congress</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/tom-kean-new-jersey-congress-medical-absence-e68851"/><id>urn:uuid:b6d70282-2cbf-4060-a2f2-3704dd0f1ec7</id><updated>2026-05-30T08:57:54.605-04:00</updated><summary>Some New Jersey voters are starting to notice Tom Kean Jr.'s monthslong absence from Congress due to an undisclosed medical issue.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/epstein-investigation-congress-trump-justice-department-files-n53047"/><id>urn:uuid:610147cd-83f1-4131-bd28-485c484cb56f</id><updated>2026-05-30T08:54:58.687-04:00</updated><summary>Public demand and the increasingly outspoken calls from the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse have driven Congress to mostly set aside party politics in an effort to search for accountability.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coco Gauff's French Open title defense ends while Naomi Osaka's fashion show continues in Paris</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-roland-garros-b08976"/><id>urn:uuid:d7873d6e-1799-4c16-9a95-3ba96cb6e7c6</id><updated>2026-05-30T08:51:31.588-04:00</updated><summary>Coco Gauff's French Open title defense ended in the third round after losing to Anastasia Potapova in three sets.</summary></entry><entry><title>Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-capitol-riot-settlement-fund-payouts-crimes-i26013"/><id>urn:uuid:403c7afa-e06f-4632-9549-80bf5eeafbdd</id><updated>2026-05-30T08:50:50.449-04:00</updated><summary>Many of the convicted rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are clamoring for payouts from the nearly $1.8 billion settlement that the Trump administration has set up for people claiming to be victims of a weaponized government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-oil-drones-v98726"/><id>urn:uuid:1610ab86-6d89-45d6-9a21-1c58811ba187</id><updated>2026-05-30T08:49:29.125-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fires at Russian oil facilities, according to Russian officials.</summary></entry><entry><title>Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/postpartum-depression-baby-blues-pregnancy-s86496"/><id>urn:uuid:fbf8135a-7178-40d7-b0eb-956abd3e76f6</id><updated>2026-05-30T08:18:11.882-04:00</updated><summary>Postpartum depression is a potentially dangerous condition that can fill a typically joyous time with despair.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jannik Sinner's French Open defeat was latest in series of issues with heat and cramps</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/jannik-sinner-french-open-x41674"/><id>urn:uuid:628290ac-072c-4c82-ab88-51fff5c29402</id><updated>2026-05-30T08:18:03.777-04:00</updated><summary>Two days after Jannik Sinner's shocking meltdown at the French Open it's still unclear what exactly the issue was that led to him wasting a seemingly insurmountable advantage in his second-round match.</summary></entry><entry><title>Port Washington house fire injures 9 firefighters, 1 police officer; 4 people displaced</title><author><name>Sam Kmack</name><email>sam.kmack@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/fire-house-port-washington-d9mfg1o8"/><id>urn:uuid:e909dee2-c0b2-49f9-85ef-27ab1f9ea3a1</id><updated>2026-05-30T08:15:11.965-04:00</updated><summary>None of the injuries is life-threatening, Nassau officials said. Four people have been displaced.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arne Slot fired as Liverpool manager a year after winning Premier League title</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/arne-slot-liverpool-fired-g76033"/><id>urn:uuid:2333c8ca-f91b-4b06-af2d-dea9a2461040</id><updated>2026-05-30T07:51:03.311-04:00</updated><summary>Liverpool has fired manager Arne Slot at the end of his second season in charge and a year after leading the team to the Premier League title.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pakistan wins toss, elects to field in first ODI against Australia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/odi-pakistan-australia-cricket-w54028"/><id>urn:uuid:51f406ce-e8df-48be-a5b8-6962945a68e2</id><updated>2026-05-30T07:43:49.947-04:00</updated><summary>Pakistan has won the toss and elected to field in the first one-day international against Australia.</summary></entry><entry><title>2 soccer players and a betting agent receive prison terms for match-fixing in Hong Kong</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/hong-kong-soccer-match-fixing-r74630"/><id>urn:uuid:cfe3b14d-c3cc-4b26-86af-bce72e4e12d7</id><updated>2026-05-30T06:53:23.087-04:00</updated><summary>A Hong Kong court has sentenced two soccer players and a betting agent to up to 17 months in prison for bribery, match-fixing and illegal gambling in a prominent sports scandal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dead humpback whale brought to shore in Denmark with autopsy set next week</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-denmark-dead-whale-timmy-r93400"/><id>urn:uuid:f6c6bf2e-cb92-4b3d-bc1c-35a6e1299502</id><updated>2026-05-30T06:45:41.540-04:00</updated><summary>The carcass of a humpback whale has been dragged onto a Danish beach after two weeks of the body languishing in shallow waters.</summary></entry><entry><title>A bus carrying young athletes crashes in Hungary, killing the driver and injuring 23</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-bus-crash-youth-athletes-s60089"/><id>urn:uuid:faa100e8-eadd-4019-af76-1b2ed146b1f2</id><updated>2026-05-30T06:39:21.741-04:00</updated><summary>A bus carrying young athletes to a competition in Hungary veered into the opposing lane and collided with a tree, killing the driver and injuring nearly two dozen.</summary></entry><entry><title>WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-tedros-who-q00776"/><id>urn:uuid:8ea84eea-1440-4576-967c-426298abdf1f</id><updated>2026-05-30T06:32:26.314-04:00</updated><summary>The head of the World Health Organization has visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's weaponization fund is unjust</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/trump-anti-weaponization-fund-justice-department-w5xyizgx"/><id>urn:uuid:c2eade54-8ae3-47ac-a360-6534eb81d5e0</id><updated>2026-05-30T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The president continues to exploit weaknesses in our system of government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reserve a cabin or tent at these Long Island parks</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/reserve-cabin-tent-long-island-jxocmz0i"/><id>urn:uuid:540c876a-9e29-48dc-83f2-fd82f090d63d</id><updated>2026-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Why rough it when you can get a furnished spot with bathrooms, hot water and heat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from the new state budget: 8 weeks late, Hochul gets her way</title><author><name>Keshia Clukey</name><email>keshia.clukey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/new-york-state-budget-hochul-hj3jyr95"/><id>urn:uuid:9aee15ec-1aed-439b-adaf-bae6e1009878</id><updated>2026-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The traditionally secretive negotiations between Hochul and legislative leaders has once again prompted calls to change the process.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crispy Karma Indian fried chicken opens in New Hyde Park</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/crispy-karma-indian-fried-chicken-new-hyde-park-suh0btbj"/><id>urn:uuid:878860ed-91fa-4962-bdb6-cadfa1b4edd9</id><updated>2026-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>It's a fast-casual concept from the owners of Sea Cliff's Onion Tree.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Hassles, Vagrants, Illusion, Rich Kids: Remembering 4 bands that defined the 1960s' 'Long Island Sound'</title><author><name>Rafer Guzm&amp;aacute;n</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/long-island-sound-hassles-vagrants-dsg3ttm2"/><id>urn:uuid:419057a9-c9ed-4738-9755-f3b64cf55ea6</id><updated>2026-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Hassles, Vagrants, Rich Kids and Illusion crafted a unique regional sound that still resonates today.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nick LaLota, Ed Wehrheim tout federal funding for public water hookups, road repairs in Smithtown</title><author><name>Jean-Paul Salamanca</name><email>jeanpaul.salamanca@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/smithtown-water-hookups-road-repair-hlmkojwu"/><id>urn:uuid:c8448fb3-8de7-4bc7-b4de-9b1fcc61fafd</id><updated>2026-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Roughly $1.1 million will go toward extending municipal water service to 26 single-family homes on Landing Avenue and Oakside Drive, with the rest going to townwide road repairs.</summary></entry><entry><title>SoBoL expanding on Long Island with 4 new açaí bowl shops planned in 2026</title><author><name>Rachel Weiss</name><email>rachel.weiss@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/sobol-long-island-acai-bowl-shop-locations-s2yeeyp6"/><id>urn:uuid:148f8c97-ee52-48e7-873f-dc31ae73e609</id><updated>2026-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The açaí bowl and smoothie franchise, founded in Sayville, has 87 stores in 11 states and has plans to reach 100 locations by year's end.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Knicks fans' patience rewarded with end to NBA Finals drought</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/li-knicks-fans-nba-finals-xszx82qi"/><id>urn:uuid:0e504fef-f554-44e9-8767-31356e6957ad</id><updated>2026-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Many Long Island fans of the Knicks go back to the 1990s and can recall the Knicks' previous trip to the Finals in 1999.</summary></entry><entry><title>How a new drug shows promise as a 'functional cure' for Long Island's chronic hepatitis B patients</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/bepirovirsen-chronic-hepatitis-b-p6ri6jwu"/><id>urn:uuid:74abe6df-61c7-4f05-b765-b5bd2af454e7</id><updated>2026-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>In about 20% of the drug's recipients, the virus remained undetectable for at least six months after all treatments were treatments.</summary></entry><entry><title>Where to learn Taiko on Long Island</title><author><name>Miao Li</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/taiko-drums-long-island-ngvmv42v"/><id>urn:uuid:a7ff0390-6e9f-4009-98a2-ea1195799caa</id><updated>2026-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Some groups welcome beginners with little or no musical experience.</summary></entry><entry><title>Learning ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement, on Long Island</title><author><name>Ellen Yan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/japanese-ikebana-long-island-dviqmds4"/><id>urn:uuid:c1be1efe-a106-4b91-a637-76636334d36a</id><updated>2026-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>In ikebana the end product must be greater than the sum of its parts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Allergy seasons merge on Long Island causing 'double whammy'</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/allergy-season-spring-summer-dpz7enmz"/><id>urn:uuid:e20681f4-fd0a-4a91-ae90-4f13381066a8</id><updated>2026-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"With particularly cold winters and an early spring, everything sort of pops at once," said one allergy specialist.</summary></entry><entry><title>Plan for express lane on Sunrise Hwy. for U.S. Open draws Shinnecock outrage</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/shinnecock-indian-nation-westwoods-us-open-jnt9nq2w"/><id>urn:uuid:e3bab8a8-8239-4602-bf4a-c3107629e055</id><updated>2026-05-30T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Lisa Goree said the tribe was not consulted on a plan to convert a portion of Sunrise Highway through tribal land into an express lane.</summary></entry><entry><title>PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/champions-league-final-score-psg-arsenal-w58779"/><id>urn:uuid:4f0561f4-cef0-4e2e-91df-b735ffb0bbe4</id><updated>2026-05-30T04:32:57.592-04:00</updated><summary>Paris Saint-Germain has won back-to-back Champions League titles by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Truck carrying returning refugees crashes in eastern Afghanistan, killing 22</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/afghanistan-road-accident-refugees-returning-pakistan-killed-x56243"/><id>urn:uuid:dbbf921a-ee33-4d82-8738-a408d91ed25a</id><updated>2026-05-30T03:57:16.228-04:00</updated><summary>A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan has overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 22 people and injuring about 36.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/laos-cave-flood-xaisomboun-rescue-t33976"/><id>urn:uuid:700df55e-b6fa-46b4-acdf-5ac16ad6d9b6</id><updated>2026-05-30T03:32:14.926-04:00</updated><summary>Rescue workers in Laos have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days.</summary></entry><entry><title>President of Myanmar's military-backed government visits India</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/myanmar-min-aung-hlaing-modi-india-u36253"/><id>urn:uuid:80f38802-a913-4e21-94d7-452ec803febb</id><updated>2026-05-30T03:24:03.230-04:00</updated><summary>Myanmar's state media says the leader of Myanmar's military-backed government has embarked on an official visit to India, one of the country's key regional partners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Migrant amateur teams in Greece get into World Cup spirit before new EU border measures take effect</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/migration-greece-soccer-tournament-athens-world-cup-y99796"/><id>urn:uuid:ca7ad0ad-9ec8-45c8-8f07-4d4c2f66adf3</id><updated>2026-05-30T02:03:17.741-04:00</updated><summary>Migrant and refugee teams in Greece's capital took part in a grassroots soccer tournament before the World Cup in North America.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arozarena's walk-off double, Crawford's 2 HRs help Mariners beat D'backs 7-6 in 10 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-mariners-score-y81793"/><id>urn:uuid:b54ac998-332a-4d00-9e03-94dc41859115</id><updated>2026-05-30T01:42:50.459-04:00</updated><summary>Randy Arozarena hit a walk-off double, J.</summary></entry><entry><title>Champions League final features rival songs as Arsenal and PSG fans belt out their anthems</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/champions-league-psg-arsenal-songs-p75010"/><id>urn:uuid:b305a13b-ce6b-468c-81c2-27a1b425b635</id><updated>2026-05-30T01:39:02.578-04:00</updated><summary>When Arsenal faces Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final, the rivalry will extend to the singing in the stands.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andersen remains steady in emotional win as Hurricanes advance to Stanley Cup Final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hurricanes-frederik-andersen-lemieux-g42759"/><id>urn:uuid:7671a770-dc8e-41d9-a5de-41adfecd064d</id><updated>2026-05-30T01:37:10.988-04:00</updated><summary>Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen continued his strong postseason in net in an emotional win that pushed the Eastern Conference's top seed to the Stanley Cup Final.</summary></entry><entry><title>A trip to the United Arab Emirates' darkest spot reveals a rare view of the Milky Way</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uae-stargazing-desert-milky-way-light-pollution-m01681"/><id>urn:uuid:78b367aa-d49a-4e69-8d7d-278fd60d042d</id><updated>2026-05-30T01:26:26.762-04:00</updated><summary>The gleaming skyscrapers and brights lights of the United Arab Emirates draw the eyes of all who travel here.</summary></entry><entry><title>'To call it a ceasefire is a joke': Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza with AP</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-war-yellow-line-israeli-soldiers-i54210"/><id>urn:uuid:7e0643d0-59ab-45e2-a8f3-ad47c549811e</id><updated>2026-05-30T01:13:06.471-04:00</updated><summary>Accounts from soldiers who were stationed in Gaza amid a fragile ceasefire there are offering a rare glimpse into the Israeli-controlled part of the embattled territory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angel Reese's 18 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists lead the Dream past the Fire 86-66</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/dream-fire-score-u48570"/><id>urn:uuid:8fff5333-31db-4fb2-98c0-09cf7a2ba8dc</id><updated>2026-05-30T00:42:50.158-04:00</updated><summary>Angel Reese had 18 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, Rhyne Howard added 14 points and six steals, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Portland Fire 86-66.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers beat Phillies as Justin Wrobleski strikes out 9 and Los Angeles hits 4 homers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-dodgers-score-u24830"/><id>urn:uuid:e8b12e50-7b63-4123-a0fb-3a02568ed12f</id><updated>2026-05-30T00:24:10.073-04:00</updated><summary>Justin Wrobleski's no-hit bid was broken up in the sixth inning, but the Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tovar, Goodman homer in 5-run 9th, Rockies beat Giants 8-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/giants-rockies-score-n98672"/><id>urn:uuid:6ebffc98-2fb8-476a-83dc-cbd82530fc28</id><updated>2026-05-30T00:23:03.794-04:00</updated><summary>Ezequiel Tovar capped a five-run ninth with his second homer of the game, Hunter Goodman had a three-run shot in the inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 8-6 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ebola-congo-wild-meat-b77051"/><id>urn:uuid:487d4714-b1ec-48c3-9845-37227a006b47</id><updated>2026-05-30T00:17:48.284-04:00</updated><summary>For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture.</summary></entry><entry><title>In a California Chinese enclave, a mayor's guilty plea stokes fears of Beijing's influence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/arcadia-mayor-chinese-agent-investigation-a83992"/><id>urn:uuid:b5a85936-0cc3-468c-b9ae-b0cb43a93722</id><updated>2026-05-30T00:05:21.950-04:00</updated><summary>Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Megan Grant's record 42nd home run highlights UCLA's 11-0 rout of Arkansas at WCWS</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/wcws-ucla-arkansas-score-megan-grant-d71739"/><id>urn:uuid:1ae19337-e320-4e97-8117-3153de3caf29</id><updated>2026-05-30T00:04:54.848-04:00</updated><summary>Megan Grant hit her NCAA single-season record 42nd home run in a nine-run second inning and UCLA routed Arkansas 11-0 in five innings in an elimination game of the Women's College World Series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/iowa-senate-primary-turek-wahls-q78832"/><id>urn:uuid:7f2425a3-7d09-419d-9307-2b15e0f5f935</id><updated>2026-05-30T00:04:51.553-04:00</updated><summary>Iowa Democrats are deciding between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary.</summary></entry><entry><title>How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/longview-washington-mills-chemical-tank-failure-h78142"/><id>urn:uuid:cb06672f-dde5-49d4-8b9d-9d5e72843357</id><updated>2026-05-30T00:04:35.677-04:00</updated><summary>A chemical tank failure at a paper mill in Washington state this past week has struck at the heart of a historic mill town.</summary></entry><entry><title>Filipino lawyers move to raise legacy of Pablo Manlapit, forgotten leader of Hawaii labor movement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/filipino-lawyer-labor-farmworker-conviction-pablo-manlapit-c95367"/><id>urn:uuid:e0133f15-456a-481a-8c89-21efe4927ea3</id><updated>2026-05-30T00:03:44.729-04:00</updated><summary>Recent allegations against César Chavez have sparked a renewed focus on Filipino contributions to the U.S. farmworker movement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-sanctions-intelligence-economy-defense-y12069"/><id>urn:uuid:5f565375-862b-4e8a-a7c5-dc07511d9252</id><updated>2026-05-30T00:01:46.643-04:00</updated><summary>Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets as sanctions squeeze the country's wartime economy.</summary></entry><entry><title>AI helped a musician with Parkinson's finish his new album when he could no longer play guitar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ai-song-generator-musician-parkinsons-p42194"/><id>urn:uuid:6c9233bc-6261-4754-8ff8-8098ebb0cbba</id><updated>2026-05-30T00:01:31.782-04:00</updated><summary>Artificial intelligence is helping a London-based singer-songwriter continue writing and recording music after Parkinson's disease largely took away his ability to play guitar.</summary></entry><entry><title>Everett beats Chicoutimi 6-1 to set up Memorial Cup final against Kitchener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/memorial-cup-hockey-everett-silvertips-chicoutimi-o61794"/><id>urn:uuid:7487860b-e588-426d-923f-934f87e56f08</id><updated>2026-05-29T23:59:01.613-04:00</updated><summary>Defenseman Landon DuPont scored twice and the Everett Silvertips beat the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 6-1 on Friday night in the Memorial Cup to advance to face Kitchener in the championship game.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes is a Stanley Cup Final of playoff powerhouses</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/stanley-cup-lookahead-vegas-carolina-q07793"/><id>urn:uuid:9b4e3270-80a3-4a24-982f-425a9094c730</id><updated>2026-05-29T23:42:24.287-04:00</updated><summary>The Vegas Golden Knights will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massapequa baseball's John Neary leads program to 2nd straight Nassau title</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/massapequa-port-washington-baseball-k997ywy3"/><id>urn:uuid:bf001e0a-2102-4d3f-828e-9add38f30efc</id><updated>2026-05-29T23:41:51.037-04:00</updated><summary>The senior went 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs in Game 2 and was 4-for-5 with four RBIs and three runs scored in the series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hegseth-trump-singapore-china-us-taiwan-pacific-iran-v52153"/><id>urn:uuid:c32ca834-39cb-4414-b9da-f3c8427fc065</id><updated>2026-05-29T23:23:01.562-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington remains committed to the Indo-Pacific region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turang's 10th-inning sacrifice fly lifts the Brewers past the Astros 5-4</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-brewers-score-o16504"/><id>urn:uuid:d263c861-0363-4709-b8bf-2ed11c1bd083</id><updated>2026-05-29T23:21:07.412-04:00</updated><summary>Jackson Chourio and David Hamilton both homered and Brice Turang's tiebreaking RBI on a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-health-checkup-fitness-doctors-r62668"/><id>urn:uuid:29e9308d-1084-4870-b27c-c081bad5231b</id><updated>2026-05-29T23:13:58.017-04:00</updated><summary>Donald Trump's physician says the president is in "excellent health" and is "fully fit" to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vargas' two-run homer in the 10th inning gives the White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Tigers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-white-sox-score-e74619"/><id>urn:uuid:36d65fde-826f-4539-b470-e7fe27f82315</id><updated>2026-05-29T22:51:15.645-04:00</updated><summary>Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Owner of Huntington's Golden Globe Diner, aka the Golden Dolphin, pledges to reopen</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/huntington-diner-golden-globe-golden-dolphin-h2l4vovv"/><id>urn:uuid:faa139a1-f44d-4143-89bf-58754ca9700c</id><updated>2026-05-29T22:45:06.683-04:00</updated><summary>Huntington's Golden Globe Diner, formerly the Golden Dolphin, closed earlier this month, but owner Peter Tsadilas said he will fight to reopen the eatery.</summary></entry><entry><title>NWSL scoring leader Banda scores 2 goals in 3-1 Pride win over Bay FC</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/pride-bay-fc-summit-racing-louisville-nwsl-a15174"/><id>urn:uuid:0d95f217-46e6-4cbf-a80d-2f712bff1642</id><updated>2026-05-29T22:36:48.790-04:00</updated><summary>Barbra Banda scored a pair of goals and added an assist in the Orlando Pride's 3-1 victory at home over Bay FC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reynolds hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift the Pirates past the Twins, 6-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/minnesota-twins-pittsburgh-pirates-score-mlb-o78606"/><id>urn:uuid:83c83557-9e97-4985-8ffd-539c75803a47</id><updated>2026-05-29T22:35:22.513-04:00</updated><summary>Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning — after Oneil Cruz hit a mammoth shot early — to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Merrill hits a two-run homer in the 7th inning to give the Padres a 7-5 win over the Nationals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/padres-nationals-score-f80571"/><id>urn:uuid:5d7881bb-9382-480e-a69c-bcc5d8ad2c08</id><updated>2026-05-29T22:32:41.206-04:00</updated><summary>Jackson Merrill hit a go-ahead home run an inning after Ty France tied it with a homer, and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Washington Nationals 7-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wheeler's late burst, Ogwumike's double-double help Sparks beat Mystics 92-87</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sparks-mystics-score-r96235"/><id>urn:uuid:de361c6c-1afb-4aa3-a611-b43b88ac571b</id><updated>2026-05-29T22:28:26.494-04:00</updated><summary>Erica Wheeler scored eight of her 21 points in the final 70 seconds, Nneka Ogwumike had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Washington Mystics 92-87.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mount Sinai's Nicholas Vaccaro wins four events, fuels 5th straight team title at Suffolk track championships</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/track/suffolk-outdoor-track-championships-y0uatn5t"/><id>urn:uuid:b815f715-46a8-43de-871a-a810a7495a85</id><updated>2026-05-29T22:26:23.305-04:00</updated><summary>He won the pole vault, 100 meters, 200 meters and was part of the first-place 4 x 100-meter relay.</summary></entry><entry><title>Babylon softball, Port Jefferson baseball earn Suffolk championships</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-feqffiq4"/><id>urn:uuid:c0bf6715-e5b5-490a-9144-251b6bace718</id><updated>2026-05-29T22:23:17.160-04:00</updated><summary>Babylon had a walk-off win over Center Moriches in Game 2 of the Suffolk Class B final. Port Jefferson got past Pierson in Game 3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yandy Díaz hits two home runs as the Rays beat the Angels 8-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/los-angeles-angels-tampa-bay-rays-score-p22737"/><id>urn:uuid:5f85ce3f-0b43-4091-ab5d-b467a4c37780</id><updated>2026-05-29T22:08:17.278-04:00</updated><summary>Yandy Díaz hit two home runs, including back-to-back shots with Jonathan Aranda in a seven-run seventh inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-5 on Friday night to end a four-game losing streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Velázquez, Saggese, Herrera hit HRs, lift Cardinals to a 6-5 win over the Cubs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-cardinals-score-l54525"/><id>urn:uuid:cdf82425-90f1-4105-a6a6-89577c04edd9</id><updated>2026-05-29T22:02:59.793-04:00</updated><summary>Nelson Velázquez hit a three-run homer and Iván Herrera and Thomas Saggese added solo shots, powering the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs in the first meeting of the season between the teams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nia Coffey scores 20 and the Lynx beat the Sky 79-58 for 4th straight road win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/lynx-sky-score-x00491"/><id>urn:uuid:8c30827f-f95a-4c19-9bc4-0d348c34eaf6</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:53:34.463-04:00</updated><summary>Nia Coffey scored 20 points and made six 3-pointers, rookie Olivia Miles had 17 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 79-58.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pauline Astier sparks Liberty surge as New York holds off Mercury 75-68</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/liberty-mercury-score-k75957"/><id>urn:uuid:90707370-eda5-4989-a32a-037857bb5002</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:52:13.657-04:00</updated><summary>Pauline Astier scored 16 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 13 to help the New York Liberty hold on to beat the Phoenix Mercury 75-68 on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers scramble to reshape the bench after Teoscar Hernández, Kiké Hernández injuries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-roster-moves-u85693"/><id>urn:uuid:113570ca-c21c-4d1d-9c33-716536b947f0</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:50:56.071-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Dodgers have made several roster changes after injuries to Teoscar Hernández and Kiké Hernández.</summary></entry><entry><title>Martínez comes up with key hit, fielding play as Guardians hold on for 4-3 win over Red Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-guardians-score-a96285"/><id>urn:uuid:05525b42-f107-4e9c-80c6-522fff35a531</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:47:31.365-04:00</updated><summary>Angel Martínez had an RBI single during Cleveland's four-run first and made a key defensive play in the second inning as the Guardians held on for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays erase a 5-run deficit in 2 innings and beat the Orioles 6-5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-orioles-score-b27160"/><id>urn:uuid:be7b1221-1bd0-41b4-b9e3-0ef732c1fca1</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:46:29.382-04:00</updated><summary>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run double in the eighth inning to cap a furious Toronto rally, and the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: Carlos Rodon turns in solid start as Yankees beat A's</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/yankees-carlos-rodon-tsg4upww"/><id>urn:uuid:f78e51d6-7c51-4605-9418-392ba64613d8</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:45:20.740-04:00</updated><summary>Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run shot and Ben Rice smashed his 17th homer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tounde Yessoufou says commitment to St. John's basketball has 'nothing to do with money'</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/tounde-yessoufou-st-johns-e5wxase0"/><id>urn:uuid:64e1e106-bdef-4e46-9be8-1a38b8d81696</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:43:06.471-04:00</updated><summary>"I've seen and heard the rumors and speculation surrounding my decision," Tounde Yessoufou wrote on social media. "The truth is, none of that affects me."</summary></entry><entry><title>Kavan's 4-hit shutout keeps defending champ Texas alive at WCWS with 4-0 win over Mississippi State</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/wcws-texas-mississippi-state-score-i73545"/><id>urn:uuid:9cde6533-48f7-40f0-baa7-a7ac8f59a019</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:39:01.501-04:00</updated><summary>Teagan Kavan pitched a complete-game four-hitter, Kaiah Altmeyer and Kayden Henry each belted a home run, and defending-champion Texas defeated Mississippi State 4-0 to stay alive at the Women's College World Series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael Harris II's 3 hits and 3 RBIs help Braves beat Reds 8-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-reds-score-n96018"/><id>urn:uuid:2d33828f-33e7-4088-80b7-74ccb832097f</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:31:47.144-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Harris II went 3 for 5 with three RBIs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hurricanes roll past Canadiens 6-1 in Eastern Conference Final, earn trip to Stanley Cup Final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canadiens-hurricanes-score-nhl-playoffs-o58518"/><id>urn:uuid:af517411-3bb5-410b-a63d-e940b2a5c65a</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:22:29.926-04:00</updated><summary>The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Friday night to clinch the Eastern Conference Final in five games and earn their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final since 2006.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners' Cal Raleigh takes first swings since right oblique injury, hits off a tee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-cal-raleigh-oblique-injury-arizona-l88457"/><id>urn:uuid:f1691602-8e27-4437-96e8-99101a3f12dc</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:19:13.710-04:00</updated><summary>Cal Raleigh, who was placed on the injured list May 14 with a right oblique strain, took his first swings since the Seattle Mariners catcher aggravated an injury to his right side.</summary></entry><entry><title>Another US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boat-strikes-drug-trafficking-us-military-p41906"/><id>urn:uuid:e0898da3-bb95-41b6-9d85-11559e08bae8</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:18:49.293-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military says it carried out another strike on a vessel accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/childhood-vaccine-schedule-trump-rfk-hhs-q36555"/><id>urn:uuid:04efd375-e836-4d15-b2dc-2517cf6f86e0</id><updated>2026-05-29T21:18:39.939-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox's Venable says Murakami will likely miss 'a couple of weeks' with hamstring strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/murakami-white-sox-y22898"/><id>urn:uuid:5f6409e9-da93-4876-9da9-e7d8a068d591</id><updated>2026-05-29T20:57:35.239-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is expected to miss about two weeks after injuring his right hamstring in a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-cap-trade-invest-carb-climate-emissions-r86926"/><id>urn:uuid:c3e29409-8117-4f58-831a-f3ffa7b445ac</id><updated>2026-05-29T20:41:36.612-04:00</updated><summary>California air regulators have updated a key climate program Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/marcia-lucas-george-star-wars-editor-oscar-r57533"/><id>urn:uuid:f3ce13ca-e5f2-44f8-b488-90dec516579d</id><updated>2026-05-29T20:27:00.121-04:00</updated><summary>Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original 1977 "Star Wars," has died at age 80.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Rubin: Mets' David Stearns keeps question of Carlos Mendoza's job security close to the vest</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/roger-rubin/mets-carlos-mendoza-david-stearns-fysgxh3d"/><id>urn:uuid:91bc8aaa-0ace-43cb-a043-563b12602da4</id><updated>2026-05-29T20:25:19.915-04:00</updated><summary>Dropping Mets' skipper now would be making a move for the sake of making a move.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phillies place starting pitcher Aaron Nola on the paternity list, recall Nolan Hoffman</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-aaron-nola-paternity-list-u50390"/><id>urn:uuid:dffd3084-66a3-4f32-8ec6-db998eac0654</id><updated>2026-05-29T20:24:26.902-04:00</updated><summary>Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola is on the paternity list as of Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alphonso Davies named to Canada's World Cup squad despite hamstring injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/canada-jesse-march-alphonso-davies-cycle-larin-t43468"/><id>urn:uuid:d0e23e8f-88f4-4726-9d99-fce7cd88d688</id><updated>2026-05-29T20:22:57.300-04:00</updated><summary>Alphonso Davies was named to Canada's World Cup squad although he may not be ready for the team's opener because of a hamstring injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Taylor Nitsch leads Plainedge baseball to first county title since 2012, Red Devils improve to 26-0</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/plainedge-wantagh-baseball-g2zm09la"/><id>urn:uuid:72aa9611-5100-449e-ab3b-e5bcb3f3848a</id><updated>2026-05-29T20:07:48.211-04:00</updated><summary>Red Devils improve to 26-0 and will face the winner of Kings Park/Sayville in the LI Class A final on June 6 at Farmingdale State.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants reassign 3B coach Borg, name Wotus interim coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/borg-wotus-third-base-coach-n03720"/><id>urn:uuid:24a1d231-dda0-4443-8d4a-6dc80e506f0c</id><updated>2026-05-29T20:05:35.911-04:00</updated><summary>The San Francisco Giants have reassigned third base coach Hector Borg to a new role within their player development staff, the team announced.</summary></entry><entry><title>Larry King, ex-husband of Billie Jean King who helped with growth of women's pro tennis, dies at 81</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/larry-king-dies-tennis-g80218"/><id>urn:uuid:5f213849-e992-4667-bead-1e8f378de5cf</id><updated>2026-05-29T20:03:20.319-04:00</updated><summary>Larry W.</summary></entry><entry><title>An eclectic, off-grid Hawaii haven, 3 dead men and a suspect caught on surveillance video</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hawaii-puna-killings-murder-p36689"/><id>urn:uuid:b0be0515-7b47-449a-aef3-447f463baab9</id><updated>2026-05-29T20:02:19.709-04:00</updated><summary>Residents of Hawaii's remote and eclectic Puna district are grappling with the shocking killings of three men who were drawn to the area for its off-grid and laid-back lifestyle.</summary></entry><entry><title>J.J. Spaun is contending at Colonial and believing things are aligning for his U.S. Open defense</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/colonial-golf-jj-spaun-g10881"/><id>urn:uuid:e0f52f3d-ceed-45fd-89f5-c656747a07df</id><updated>2026-05-29T19:42:53.042-04:00</updated><summary>J.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laetitia Beck has career-low 63 and leads new mom Estrup by 1 shot at ShopRite LPGA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/shoprite-lpga-laetitia-beck-nicole-broch-estrup-d84271"/><id>urn:uuid:4e19b2f0-e58f-4af2-9fb2-ba3b7da63f4b</id><updated>2026-05-29T19:07:40.194-04:00</updated><summary>Israeli golfer Laetitia Beck has a career-low 63 and a one-shot lead in the ShopRite LPGA.</summary></entry><entry><title>US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-trump-donovan-meeting-southern-command-e02593"/><id>urn:uuid:c2a0b0e7-89ed-4c57-b882-f569b6432429</id><updated>2026-05-29T19:03:03.647-04:00</updated><summary>The top U.S. commander in Latin America has met with Cuban military leaders in a "brief exchange on operational security matters" near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay.</summary></entry><entry><title>A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nippon-dynawave-longview-chemical-tank-implosion-washington-g64767"/><id>urn:uuid:74e6f935-bb31-4d50-8a40-cd84b87999ac</id><updated>2026-05-29T19:02:48.204-04:00</updated><summary>Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cardinals promote Crooks, Velázquez from Triple-A Memphis</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-crooks-velazquez-e58624"/><id>urn:uuid:891f12b2-ac19-436d-86f8-dfb54d2dc762</id><updated>2026-05-29T18:59:05.479-04:00</updated><summary>The St. Louis Cardinals promoted catching prospect Jimmy Crooks and outfielder Nelson Velázquez from Triple-A before beginning a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez expected to miss approximately 8 weeks with odd leg injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/eury-perez-injury-miami-marlins-y59969"/><id>urn:uuid:bcb15315-6cda-49be-ab37-285cd5656d9b</id><updated>2026-05-29T18:57:34.490-04:00</updated><summary>Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez is expected to miss about two months with a bizarre leg injury sustained while he was stretching in the dugout.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/donald-trump-endorsement-pam-evette-randy-feenstra-n75042"/><id>urn:uuid:4cf0d31b-7db7-4d0c-8b94-48fe277f738b</id><updated>2026-05-29T18:56:50.355-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidates in three contested gubernatorial primaries, where competition for his backing has dominated the contests.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers pitcher Casey Mize goes on injured list due to right adductor strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/casey-mize-tigers-p23207"/><id>urn:uuid:4d952a56-7b0d-42e3-bff6-e5d6ada2cbb4</id><updated>2026-05-29T18:41:22.391-04:00</updated><summary>Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize is on the 15-day injured list with right adductor inflammation.</summary></entry><entry><title>US calls for Nicaragua to free imprisoned Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera after hospital photos</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nicaragua-political-prisoner-brooklyn-rivera-ortega-t59256"/><id>urn:uuid:ef677965-2a1f-4d60-8899-f0e1a2778f15</id><updated>2026-05-29T18:40:30.003-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. has called for the release of Nicaraguan Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera, who is in critical condition in a hospital.</summary></entry><entry><title>76ers agree to deal with Cavaliers' Mike Gansey to be team president, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/philadelphia-76ers-gansey-l85159"/><id>urn:uuid:3e5b5c50-49bf-4ebe-80c2-32522a5c7c7f</id><updated>2026-05-29T18:40:05.345-04:00</updated><summary>The Philadelphia 76ers have found their replacement for Daryl Morey.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tampa Bay's Ben Williamson comes off injured list after missing 2 weeks with lower back strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/ben-williamson-tampa-bay-rays-f16533"/><id>urn:uuid:3aa51af1-b744-4ed1-8ee9-91dfd88136cf</id><updated>2026-05-29T18:24:09.530-04:00</updated><summary>Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Williamson has come off the injured list after he missed two weeks with a lower back strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Garden City baseball rallies late to force Game 3 in Nassau Class AA final with Bellmore JFK</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/garden-city-boys-baseball-n6ewfqbj"/><id>urn:uuid:1430104f-8f39-4c16-9b3b-d3720d68bcf8</id><updated>2026-05-29T18:18:52.286-04:00</updated><summary>The Trojans scored twice in the top of the sixth inning and scored five runs in the seventh to force a deciding Game 3 on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tammy Robinkoff, Riverhead Republican chairwoman, charged with DWI after allegedly hitting 5 parked cars</title><author><name>Tara Smith and Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/riverhead-gop-chair-dwi-u430srxd"/><id>urn:uuid:e26fa6fb-69a4-4c5a-828d-97d3c364394f</id><updated>2026-05-29T18:06:25.482-04:00</updated><summary>Tammy Robinkoff admitted drinking "about six Coors Light" at a local VFW hall, according to a police officer's statement.</summary></entry><entry><title>US and China trade journalist expulsions in tit-for-tat moves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-us-journalist-expelled-xinhua-times-n45811"/><id>urn:uuid:f1b873df-c49e-4aa3-9e1e-bb088066b954</id><updated>2026-05-29T17:57:36.019-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has revoked the visa of a Chinese national working for the state news agency Xinhua in the U.S. This move follows Beijing's decision to expel Vivian Wang, a New York Times correspondent, apparently over a DealBook event featuring Taiwan's leader.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants' Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter clear air over QB introducing Trump at rally</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-jaxson-dart-abdul-carter-e98e9zk4"/><id>urn:uuid:8685abb6-7d44-4ec2-a040-f925df8433c8</id><updated>2026-05-29T17:55:46.740-04:00</updated><summary>"It's my responsibility based on what I believe and what I stand on to not only show my teammates that I'm against that, but to show the world," Abdul Carter said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nice stays in Ligue 1 after beating Saint-Etienne in playoff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ligue1-nice-saint-etienne-i83719"/><id>urn:uuid:8d95816e-ac7c-49b6-beef-fc89c9ca2141</id><updated>2026-05-29T17:37:04.237-04:00</updated><summary>Nice is staying in Ligue 1 after beating Saint-Etienne 4-1 in the second leg of their promotion-relegation playoff.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ghanaian mother and child who arrived in US on valid visas to fly home after detainment, lawyers say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ghana-mother-son-detained-airport-immigration-t93748"/><id>urn:uuid:1709ca21-0f60-43e3-91a4-8cb318c53dbd</id><updated>2026-05-29T17:25:49.138-04:00</updated><summary>A pregnant woman from Ghana and her young son who spent more than a week in a windowless detention room at a Washington airport have been ordered deported and are flying back to Africa, her lawyers said Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns becomes a top cat with his lifelong favorite team</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/karl-anthony-towns-knicks-nba-finals-c5p6ugp7"/><id>urn:uuid:f2d0f2c1-16bb-4292-8dd6-f945d843b263</id><updated>2026-05-29T17:22:50.491-04:00</updated><summary>Karl-Anthony Towns is making his first trip to the NBA Finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>This will be OG Anunoby's second but also first NBA Finals</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/this-will-be-og-anunoby-s-second-but-also-first-nba-finals-u91443"/><id>urn:uuid:c25370ba-5612-4f35-bd29-8d12e1fb527d</id><updated>2026-05-29T17:12:34.330-04:00</updated><summary>While it’s the first trip to the NBA Finals for the majority of the Knicks’</summary></entry><entry><title>Blakeman defends volunteer deputy arrested at JFK Airport as his status with program under review</title><author><name>Ted Phillips and Candice Ferrette</name><email>candice.ferrette@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/blakeman-deputy-arrest-mror8xbz"/><id>urn:uuid:533ef73d-3040-4da7-963e-46e7df8bc2fa</id><updated>2026-05-29T17:02:46.542-04:00</updated><summary>The Nassau County executive formed the provisional deputy program in 2024.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jackson State's new president will get leadership training for a role previously marked by turmoil</title><author><name> Mississippi Today</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jackson-state-president-leadership-training-h46915"/><id>urn:uuid:efa8c188-541e-4ad2-ac91-81f4a0f8ed3c</id><updated>2026-05-29T17:00:19.996-04:00</updated><summary>Jackson State University's new president will receive a year of leadership training as she transitions into the role.</summary></entry><entry><title>LI gas station accidentally showers customers, employees with fire suppressant</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/east-farmingdale-gas-station-fire-suppressant-accident-fodqsite"/><id>urn:uuid:058afa25-af0d-41b2-8f15-0612f1c892a9</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:57:45.761-04:00</updated><summary>The faulty system caked customers and their cars with a white suppressant agent.</summary></entry><entry><title>A football league plays in an extinct volcano crater, fiercely guarding its 'Field of the Gods'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/soccer-field-volcano-crater-mexico-world-cup-k81183"/><id>urn:uuid:f137dfd3-4ff1-44bd-a354-bbba2ca08f0a</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:53:33.385-04:00</updated><summary>In Mexico, football is more than just a sport; it's a way of life.</summary></entry><entry><title>Syosset boys tennis rolls to 4th straight Long Island championship with win over Harborfields</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/tennis/syosset-boys-tennis-dikr0cmw"/><id>urn:uuid:1d1ae6d3-5b75-47dc-88f0-b9c37d3403f1</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:48:01.277-04:00</updated><summary>Syosset senior captain Aayan Mehta clinched the match winning his second singles match.</summary></entry><entry><title>SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sec-climate-change-disclosure-rule-trump-d21761"/><id>urn:uuid:8ddff464-cbb9-4deb-b680-cd1457e7ed43</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:47:42.537-04:00</updated><summary>In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming.</summary></entry><entry><title>NJ state police set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center as ICE leaves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-detention-delaney-hall-hunger-strike-e04716"/><id>urn:uuid:eb77f425-f3fd-4453-9bf4-befca57c4a7c</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:43:59.840-04:00</updated><summary>New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has sent state police to establish designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ghana's parliament passes a bill criminalizing the promotion of LGBTQ activities</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ghana-homosexuality-lgbtq-bill-t01233"/><id>urn:uuid:ddd5e4b6-4268-4b4e-8300-c01aff78f705</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:41:19.153-04:00</updated><summary>Ghana's parliament has passed a bill imposing up to 10-year prison terms for promoting LGBTQ activities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis</title><author><name> WyoFile</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/seminoe-reservoir-trout-fishery-pumped-water-electricity-storage-d97747"/><id>urn:uuid:5ba544f1-29d5-4a31-b02a-bc7405259b0b</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:38:37.203-04:00</updated><summary>Critics say a proposed $4 billion pumped-water electricity storage facility at Wyoming's Seminoe Reservoir could harm the Miracle Mile trout fishery and a bighorn sheep herd.</summary></entry><entry><title>US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/adult-smoking-cigarette-decline-survey-s86524"/><id>urn:uuid:2b46e7ca-c40c-4dfb-bc62-6c359f31fffe</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:36:21.256-04:00</updated><summary>The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sudden Slashes To Solar Incentives Make It Harder To Go Green</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hawaii-solar-tax-credits-cuts-special-session-x30839"/><id>urn:uuid:86dbf8df-3386-4be8-88e9-327d920e3dda</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:31:53.596-04:00</updated><summary>Larry Veray's plan to bring solar energy to his townhome complex without extra cost to residents fell apart when Hawaii lawmakers decided to cap the state's solar energy tax credit program at $40 million.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tony Pollard is in exclusive company with Derrick Henry after 4 straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/titans-tony-pollard-f11591"/><id>urn:uuid:ac1c8481-09ca-49c7-b890-436f27161a44</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:31:20.789-04:00</updated><summary>Tony Pollard has played his way into some very exclusive company in the NFL alongside Derrick Henry as the league's only running backs to run for at least 1,000 yards each of the last four seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Mitchell Robinson's finger injury a dark cloud for Knicks</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-mitchell-robinson-surgery-cfil6iic"/><id>urn:uuid:af119958-382c-4831-8d8b-c2346f3d95c0</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:28:17.491-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks were as cryptic and closed-lipped about Mitchell Robinson's broken pinkie.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Southern California mayor pleads guilty to secretly acting as agent of Chinese government</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/arcadia-california-mayor-chinese-agent-eileen-wang-s40992"/><id>urn:uuid:5eac0b2c-07e6-4d7b-9c1d-72028d72b048</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:23:39.562-04:00</updated><summary>A former Southern California mayor has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Robinson learns of World Cup berth on golf course, Roldan during club meeting, Reyna in parking lot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/us-world-cup-robinson-reyna-roldan-a51329"/><id>urn:uuid:0980968e-76ef-49d6-abc9-220e911eb508</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:18:06.385-04:00</updated><summary>American soccer players learned of their World Cup selections in dramatically different settings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/voting-citizenship-new-hampshire-court-ruling-n69907"/><id>urn:uuid:34946038-a797-407d-8f4f-4aadf02019a3</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:17:54.851-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier for voters to prove their U.S. citizenship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe suspended 1 game for actions against the Cardinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-uribe-suspended-v67135"/><id>urn:uuid:303ddad2-5323-4c7b-ad85-7e0568cd012d</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:11:01.271-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his inappropriate actions toward the St. Louis dugout earlier this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mount-mckinley-denali-climbers-deaths-x84743"/><id>urn:uuid:b6546b7d-c0bd-4d97-ab5b-16e1d71e8a9b</id><updated>2026-05-29T16:03:41.144-04:00</updated><summary>A Latvian mountaineering group says three climbers on Alaska's Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America's tallest peak have died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Big 12 becoming first Power Four conference to have all members agree to CSC participation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/big-12-csc-spring-meeting-yormark-k91732"/><id>urn:uuid:0685a47e-68db-4995-b0a8-23e7102127f5</id><updated>2026-05-29T15:55:52.714-04:00</updated><summary>The Big 12 is becoming the first Power Four conference to have each of its members sign participation agreements with the College Sports Commission.</summary></entry><entry><title>Emily Kelly invented therapists, hospitalizations and school incidents to hide Jor'Dynn Duncan's alleged abuse, DA says</title><author><name>Grant Parpan and Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/jordynn-duncan-death-7-year-old-killed-emily-kelly-fxwp7rfp"/><id>urn:uuid:73c511c5-1e60-4173-b924-ff28fc48a97e</id><updated>2026-05-29T15:43:56.233-04:00</updated><summary>Prosecutors say Emily Kelly did more than abuse Jor'Dynn Duncan. They allege she spent months constructing a false narrative that the girl was mentally ill, violent and prone to self-harm.</summary></entry><entry><title>Atlanta police investigate whether their officer had sex with federal judge in the judge's chambers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/federal-judge-police-officer-sex-reprimand-f82740"/><id>urn:uuid:69edf3e8-0a49-4ea7-80e0-a7ccfd5a93b4</id><updated>2026-05-29T15:43:23.011-04:00</updated><summary>Atlanta police have launched an investigation to determine if a high-ranking officer found to have had sex with a federal judge in the courthouse is from their department.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-kennedy-center-renovations-closure-c87683"/><id>urn:uuid:9bf06721-5612-4aee-9786-56b55d2bb6b8</id><updated>2026-05-29T15:26:47.388-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oakland police on track to exit federal oversight by September</title><author><name> The Oaklandside</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oakland-police-federal-court-oversight-reforms-compliance-s43245"/><id>urn:uuid:aca971fe-7da1-4f74-8d1e-0e0cb3893df8</id><updated>2026-05-29T15:26:24.133-04:00</updated><summary>California's Oakland Police Department has finally complied with all 51 court-mandated reforms after 23 years under federal oversight.</summary></entry><entry><title>New patriarch assumes role in Iraq in one of Middle East's most important Christian churches</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iraq-christians-chaldean-catholic-church-polis-nona-louis-sako-y30872"/><id>urn:uuid:c5f19e9a-402f-4a06-9139-5b10208d93c2</id><updated>2026-05-29T15:00:03.758-04:00</updated><summary>Polis III Nona has assumed his duties as the new patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church.</summary></entry><entry><title>Magic, Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney are finalizing deal to make him their head coach, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/magic-sean-sweeney-k87301"/><id>urn:uuid:5079aa5c-ced7-4f08-b171-4961c10f8977</id><updated>2026-05-29T14:52:25.781-04:00</updated><summary>Sean Sweeney's wait to become a head coach is about to be over.</summary></entry><entry><title>Champions League glory a 'bigger destination' for Arsenal after finally winning Premier League</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/arsenal-champions-league-final-arteta-odegaard-u71554"/><id>urn:uuid:66545360-e1e1-4d63-b72f-77c6a09983d7</id><updated>2026-05-29T14:34:46.799-04:00</updated><summary>Winning the Premier League isn't enough for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta and his players as they set out their determination to deliver the best season in the club's 140-year history by also becoming European champions for the first time.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexico president Sheinbaum gifts her World Cup ticket to Indigenous athlete</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/sheinbaum-mexico-ticket-world-cup-f35880"/><id>urn:uuid:e0d6f40b-e8be-4434-a57a-c3d3c99e4d28</id><updated>2026-05-29T14:22:25.296-04:00</updated><summary>Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has given away her ticket to the World Cup opening match.</summary></entry><entry><title>Moscow-led economic grouping threatens to suspend Armenia over its EU bid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-putin-pashinyan-eurasian-union-eu-h11166"/><id>urn:uuid:a4cdf2d5-aabd-4e09-bac7-6b36ba34be0e</id><updated>2026-05-29T14:18:01.762-04:00</updated><summary>Members of a Russia-led economic alliance have warned member Armenia that it could face suspension over its aspirations to join the European Union.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 Lebanese</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-temporary-protective-status-w23205"/><id>urn:uuid:12bff7c3-c466-4133-bcdf-12326bec3c84</id><updated>2026-05-29T14:16:06.931-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has extended protections shielding about 11,000 Lebanese from deportation, allowing them to stay and work in the U.S. for another six months and marking a rare reprieve to any of the people protected by temporary measures which have been harshly criticized by Republicans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rafael Jodar says he did not push a ball girl out of his way at the French Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/jodar-ball-girl-french-open-t03150"/><id>urn:uuid:9f802805-0474-40f3-afa5-361f420ded92</id><updated>2026-05-29T14:11:17.158-04:00</updated><summary>Spanish player Rafael Jodar says he did not push a ball girl out of his way during his third-round win against American Alex Michelsen at the French Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gujarat storms into IPL final chasing 214 to set up Bengaluru clash</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/gujarat-rajasthan-gill-sooryavanshi-ipl-a21286"/><id>urn:uuid:5ef45f2a-09b3-455a-ac39-323b2e1d5485</id><updated>2026-05-29T14:07:47.777-04:00</updated><summary>Gujarat Titans will face defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League final after chasing down Rajasthan Royals.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to Stream: 'Hoppers,' 'Love Island,' Lizzo and Death Cab for Cutie albums</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/stream-tv-music-movies-june-2026-x40411"/><id>urn:uuid:a95ee5c7-b2c9-4dac-8dd9-d5b438602d2e</id><updated>2026-05-29T14:06:46.647-04:00</updated><summary>New albums from Lizzo and Death Cab for Cutie, along with the streaming debut of the animated hit "Hoppers," are among the entertainment highlights this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>California mother sentenced to more than 12 years in missing infant son's death</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-mother-missing-son-death-sentenced-a65904"/><id>urn:uuid:3d035c60-1c6c-4d6a-a284-fe7293963a35</id><updated>2026-05-29T14:06:17.324-04:00</updated><summary>A California mother has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to child endangerment and other charges related to the death of her 7-month-old son.</summary></entry><entry><title>Penei Sewell's move to the blind side will be easy for the versatile Lions star, Dan Campbell says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/lions-penei-sewell-y30823"/><id>urn:uuid:8915b5f7-a36d-4bcb-bfdf-1cecbf4e1498</id><updated>2026-05-29T13:46:06.097-04:00</updated><summary>The Detroit Lions are asking perhaps their best player, offensive tackle Penei Sewell, to change positions this season and fully expect a seamless transition.</summary></entry><entry><title>White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/white-house-federal-grants-political-appointees-trump-w42695"/><id>urn:uuid:4bfcaf99-276c-4ef0-a1a5-57594d4d548a</id><updated>2026-05-29T13:44:55.665-04:00</updated><summary>The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Twins place LHP Kendry Rojas on the 15-day injured list because of elbow inflammation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-kendry-rojas-injured-j85314"/><id>urn:uuid:56d7913d-63cf-4f12-a8a3-31e965e3e51e</id><updated>2026-05-29T13:41:19.130-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Twins placed left-hander Kendry Rojas on the 15-day injured list because of elbow inflammation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/trump-food-prices-cheaper-fact-check-q94873"/><id>urn:uuid:87611f1e-cfa2-4b7b-8bd6-ba1119cb3cd0</id><updated>2026-05-29T13:21:52.525-04:00</updated><summary>In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed "TRUMP'S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE," and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples.</summary></entry><entry><title>UCLA's Karson Gordon enters transfer portal as a track athlete, dodging football restrictions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/ucla-karson-gordon-transfer-track-p50598"/><id>urn:uuid:062449e5-dcff-4627-b7d5-44df881ce06d</id><updated>2026-05-29T13:12:37.101-04:00</updated><summary>UCLA's Karson Gordon has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a track and field athlete with plans to play football.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeout trash is piling up at Michigan universities. There's no easy fix</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-universities-sustainability-goals-takeout-trash-c51278"/><id>urn:uuid:8e3ad130-f084-4443-ae4e-7b1c15705b05</id><updated>2026-05-29T13:09:52.480-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience as takeout containers pile up on campuses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spurs-Thunder will be record-tying 5th Game 7 in the NBA so far in these playoffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-thunder-nba-playoffs-2026-h10525"/><id>urn:uuid:1eac5596-f2de-437d-9214-7435d68f5615</id><updated>2026-05-29T13:05:44.832-04:00</updated><summary>It is the year of Game 7.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICE officer wanted in the shooting of a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/minneapolis-immigration-crackdown-arrest-sosacelis-m45069"/><id>urn:uuid:33b1dea7-78f3-457c-aa7b-90282e792af1</id><updated>2026-05-29T12:55:37.248-04:00</updated><summary>A federal immigration agent wanted in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration's Minnesota crackdown has been arrested in Texas.</summary></entry><entry><title>National Grid, after 3 years of hikes, says it will hold natural gas rates steady next year</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/national-grid-natural-gas-rate-hike-enyf19ni"/><id>urn:uuid:c1bf84ad-87d1-4863-a4d4-1596a44a1bad</id><updated>2026-05-29T12:43:51.186-04:00</updated><summary>The company characterized the rate freeze in part as a recognition of the impact of rising natural gas prices starting this winter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coach who left Davidovich Fokina during French Open says he was urged to go</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-davidovich-fokina-coach-puerta-u56264"/><id>urn:uuid:576a31ad-1cb6-44a5-b177-4a6821b176d2</id><updated>2026-05-29T12:43:36.340-04:00</updated><summary>The coach who suddenly left Alejandro Davidovich Fokina during the French Open says he did so only after the player urged him to go.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dallas firefighters were preparing evacuation moments before deadly apartment blast, chief says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/explosion-dallas-apartment-fire-search-q99299"/><id>urn:uuid:85c50ad9-0220-4547-9e08-437d3884197d</id><updated>2026-05-29T12:27:29.631-04:00</updated><summary>The Dallas fire chief says firefighters were preparing to evacuate residents due to a reported gas leak when an apartment building exploded, killing at least three people and injuring five more.</summary></entry><entry><title>In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/pickup-truck-american-objects-r86198"/><id>urn:uuid:d38d2cc3-f3e2-4805-b079-1cf307173117</id><updated>2026-05-29T12:12:37.984-04:00</updated><summary>Pickup trucks were made for work.</summary></entry><entry><title>Altar-ed plans: US midfielder gets 1-day leave from World Cup training for his own wedding</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/brenden-aaronson-wedding-world-cup-g95972"/><id>urn:uuid:7a072b39-161a-4b0d-8b99-8c1dac37fdd3</id><updated>2026-05-29T12:11:49.092-04:00</updated><summary>American midfielder Brenden Aaronson had a good excuse to miss the U.S. World Cup team's training session Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>The cheesehead hat is a sunny nod to America's 'Hold my beer' exuberance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/american-objects-cheesehead-hat-t41420"/><id>urn:uuid:a76dfe97-1125-4980-ab23-bc6aeee4150b</id><updated>2026-05-29T12:11:23.458-04:00</updated><summary>Americans long have leavened their powerful global image with goofiness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Adolfo Daniel Vallejo facing fine for 'sexist remarks' after French Open loss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/vallejo-sexist-female-umpire-french-open-b19865"/><id>urn:uuid:32a24377-2cb4-41a9-bb29-2a7eb287abe8</id><updated>2026-05-29T12:10:17.019-04:00</updated><summary>Adolfo Daniel Vallejo faces a significant fine for his sexist remarks at the French Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arsenal's shared trophy parade for men's and women's teams feted at UEFA event</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uefa-womens-soccer-arsenal-m12134"/><id>urn:uuid:211d3061-a186-48f9-b7d7-3c949723f64a</id><updated>2026-05-29T12:05:11.543-04:00</updated><summary>When Arsenal parades the club's trophies won this season through north London on Sunday, the women's team will share the spotlight.</summary></entry><entry><title>IIHF says it will determine Russia's eligibility on a tournament-by-tournament basis in 2026-27</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/russia-iihf-eligibility-d77498"/><id>urn:uuid:b47b6224-a1b6-4678-8064-d9815bcda252</id><updated>2026-05-29T11:58:13.172-04:00</updated><summary>The International Ice Hockey Federation says it will determine the status of Russia's participation on an event-by-event basis for the 2026-27 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-airstrikes-talks-pentagon-military-j63986"/><id>urn:uuid:b15921cd-2be9-4ee0-8207-79092d3cfd2f</id><updated>2026-05-29T11:57:38.320-04:00</updated><summary>Israeli troops have entered a southern Lebanese village, pushing deeper into the country amid ongoing conflict.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the artists backing out of the Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/freedom-250-concerts-cancellations-what-to-know-h35081"/><id>urn:uuid:9fb6675e-41c3-40d7-aee3-090807336116</id><updated>2026-05-29T11:54:33.106-04:00</updated><summary>Musical artists' cancellations from a Donald Trump-linked U.S. celebration in Washington continue the Republican president's tense history with the entertainment industry.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tony-award-guide-2026-k31564"/><id>urn:uuid:ba907338-b75f-4a89-b67c-5be5324eee89</id><updated>2026-05-29T11:52:40.728-04:00</updated><summary>Broadway's biggest night is approaching with the Tony Awards broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7.</summary></entry><entry><title>John G. Kennedy, retired Nassau police deputy commissioner, dies at 90</title><author><name>Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/john-g-kennedy-obituary-qkc8emq8"/><id>urn:uuid:f0cb21fa-90d2-410b-8d9e-d141d0c90e47</id><updated>2026-05-29T11:41:04.613-04:00</updated><summary>Nassau police called John G. Kennedy's death a 9/11-related line of duty death.</summary></entry><entry><title>Louisiana enacts new congressional districts in a bid to give the GOP another seat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congress-redistricting-voting-rights-louisiana-o97097"/><id>urn:uuid:3672af6b-b45c-46da-b2b1-70ad2b45e255</id><updated>2026-05-29T11:39:28.028-04:00</updated><summary>Louisiana is enacting a plan to try to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in November.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/blue-origin-new-glenn-rocket-explosion-g08756"/><id>urn:uuid:77b39746-666a-403a-9cb0-7491c81acf4c</id><updated>2026-05-29T11:38:38.427-04:00</updated><summary>Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing.</summary></entry><entry><title>In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/obama-chicago-architecture-design-tower-r59405"/><id>urn:uuid:358030a7-ac64-4157-b2b7-68b22f316aed</id><updated>2026-05-29T11:34:00.314-04:00</updated><summary>Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Car crashes into a passenger terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, driver arrested</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/detroit-airport-car-crash-d32600"/><id>urn:uuid:ba25644b-465e-4d91-ba77-6f65bd4606bd</id><updated>2026-05-29T11:18:03.190-04:00</updated><summary>A disoriented man drove his car through the doors at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, alarming travelers but causing no major injuries.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Africa court weighs feud over the body of Zambia's former President Lungu</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-zambia-lungu-burial-hichilema-k17305"/><id>urn:uuid:c34d756b-8484-410b-a6d7-19b4ad49b5d1</id><updated>2026-05-29T11:12:13.847-04:00</updated><summary>The family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu is appealing a court ruling to have his remains buried in South Africa.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazilian court orders restoration of Fordlandia, Henry Ford's Amazon ghost town</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fordlandia-preservation-brazil-amazon-rainforest-henry-ford-n08513"/><id>urn:uuid:be7ae0af-b072-4827-aa60-e4c19e8a6948</id><updated>2026-05-29T10:57:34.647-04:00</updated><summary>A Brazilian court has ruled that officials must restore and preserve Fordlandia.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/what-is-manhattanhenge-nyc-sunset-time-stonehenge-j89983"/><id>urn:uuid:383d2833-0e16-4ddf-99ad-af60175370ee</id><updated>2026-05-29T10:32:20.929-04:00</updated><summary>New York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers.</summary></entry><entry><title>PSG injury concerns clear up with Dembélé and Hakimi healthy for Champions League final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/dembele-hakimi-psg-champions-league-final-c60411"/><id>urn:uuid:02d58feb-9ff7-44ad-bd53-f5986db5a15f</id><updated>2026-05-29T10:26:38.632-04:00</updated><summary>Paris Saint-Germain's injury worries have cleared up ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Women's doubles player retires from French Open match after tripping over advertising board</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-sonmez-falls-advertising-board-h38074"/><id>urn:uuid:9687023d-1c75-4e2c-88d0-274352c2a25b</id><updated>2026-05-29T10:19:25.638-04:00</updated><summary>Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez had to retire from a women's doubles match at the French Open after tripping heavily over a small advertising board near the back of the court as she chased down a ball during a point.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump ponders whether to move forward with Iran deal but hasn't yet decided</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-war-ceasefire-nuclear-talks-m09283"/><id>urn:uuid:c99b120c-5900-41a3-8ac3-169c936bb78a</id><updated>2026-05-29T10:14:04.292-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump met with his advisers for about two hours but has not yet made a decision on whether to move forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-settlement-fund-antiweaponization-b00792"/><id>urn:uuid:6f6f69e6-6d1b-476b-81ad-cfcefbdc572d</id><updated>2026-05-29T09:50:35.269-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Greek man allegedly planted 'camera hidden in a sock' to spy on journalist critical of Iran's regime</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/britain-iran-journalists-arrest-y88171"/><id>urn:uuid:afc739fd-0bc1-416e-9441-c2604c172293</id><updated>2026-05-29T09:46:15.772-04:00</updated><summary>UK prosecutors allege a Greek national traveled to Britain on behalf of a foreign intelligence service to conduct surveillance on a journalist critical of the Iranian regime.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/virginia-bus-crash-interstate-95-u63165"/><id>urn:uuid:5a51d13f-3a78-413e-801a-07a5c25f6440</id><updated>2026-05-29T09:43:03.649-04:00</updated><summary>Virginia State Police say a bus crashed into vehicles slowing for a work zone on Interstate 95 early Friday, killing five people in two cars and sending dozens to hospitals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former abbot of China's famous Shaolin Temple sentenced to 24 years in prison for corruption</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-former-shalin-temple-abbot-sentence-prison-e90241"/><id>urn:uuid:a2371a32-e569-4a5d-8ec8-bb450d3c007f</id><updated>2026-05-29T09:27:50.262-04:00</updated><summary>A Chinese court has sentenced Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the country's famous Shaolin Temple, to 24 years in prison for misappropriation of funds and bribery.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-space-shenzhou21-tiangong-s82356"/><id>urn:uuid:1fc44889-9a16-45d3-abfb-170f34f44003</id><updated>2026-05-29T08:58:03.874-04:00</updated><summary>Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending seven months in space.</summary></entry><entry><title>Train fire near New York's Penn Station injures 5 and snarls morning commute</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/train-fire-penn-station-new-york-s19830"/><id>urn:uuid:247f5f53-ea22-4257-87a8-4d2be1ae066a</id><updated>2026-05-29T08:26:17.070-04:00</updated><summary>A fire on an Amtrak maintenance train near New York's Penn Station has injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump says he'll back away from Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders name removal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/president-donald-trump-iran-y54895"/><id>urn:uuid:8a91fdf6-3d73-4924-a56a-4384754a3de2</id><updated>2026-05-29T08:26:02.502-04:00</updated><summary>A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing it for major renovations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vatican-chicago-mayor-johnson-pope-x73841"/><id>urn:uuid:de77cd91-40d1-4422-8165-d82f9fa55ad1</id><updated>2026-05-29T08:14:52.680-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has cast Pope Leo XIV as a global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rayo Vallecano coach Iñigo Pérez is leaving after taking the modest Spanish club to its first final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/inigo-perez-rayo-vallecano-coach-leaving-k93851"/><id>urn:uuid:1f4796b1-23aa-4140-9c1e-8fc415b72edc</id><updated>2026-05-29T08:08:27.848-04:00</updated><summary>Rayo Vallecano says coach Iñigo Pérez is stepping down two days after the modest Spanish club lost the Conference League final.</summary></entry><entry><title>Djokovic's French Open loss to teenager Fonseca ensures a new men's Grand Slam winner</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-swiatek-djokovic-e22739"/><id>urn:uuid:74cb550e-fa30-4eb0-8006-735f2d64fae2</id><updated>2026-05-29T08:02:31.965-04:00</updated><summary>There will be a new men's champion at the French Open after Novak Djokovic followed Jannik Sinner out of the door at Roland Garros in a five-set thriller.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ireland's soccer coach says pro-Palestinian tennis ball protest 'kills the game'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ireland-israel-protest-tennis-balls-k06548"/><id>urn:uuid:7c57a962-fa4f-4cc7-b33a-d456fb9c304a</id><updated>2026-05-29T07:48:22.016-04:00</updated><summary>Ireland national team soccer coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said the throwing of tennis balls onto the pitch by fans in a pro-Palestinian protest "kills the game."</summary></entry><entry><title>France asks prosecutors to investigate Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-flotilla-france-prosecutors-m86717"/><id>urn:uuid:c468d128-5746-4702-ba3e-c34779897a63</id><updated>2026-05-29T07:35:31.487-04:00</updated><summary>France's government is asking prosecutors to investigate Israel's alleged mistreatment of activists from a flotilla to Gaza.</summary></entry><entry><title>European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-magyar-eu-funds-n19395"/><id>urn:uuid:0cd5f180-5de5-48d2-b10e-21c9809693de</id><updated>2026-05-29T07:16:19.122-04:00</updated><summary>Officials say the European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros or around $19 billion in funds for Hungary after recently elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-school-fire-dormitory-girls-arrested-arson-n13194"/><id>urn:uuid:5e1f0419-ccca-48a8-8818-17aefa3ca11d</id><updated>2026-05-29T07:06:13.656-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities in Kenya say eight female students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Who remains in French Open contention after Sinner and Djokovic defeated?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-contenders-djokovic-ruud-zverev-r86735"/><id>urn:uuid:826f0d85-7a09-4f94-83c3-d10fefca19b9</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:42:36.969-04:00</updated><summary>With Carlos Alcaraz absent, Jannik Sinner was expected to win the French Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from inside a teen treatment center for adoptees, funded by taxpayers: runaways, assaults</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/adopted-children-boarding-schools-treatment-calo-takeaways-y56874"/><id>urn:uuid:94fd46ac-dae0-4fd9-83ca-45b2a0dcc75b</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:34:09.157-04:00</updated><summary>A residential treatment center in Missouri advertises to adoptive parents that it can help heal struggling children.</summary></entry><entry><title>Philippine court orders senator's arrest for large-scale corruption; he surrenders and posts bail</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philippines-corruption-senator-estrada-n45307"/><id>urn:uuid:de237d9c-b3eb-4bf6-af2c-11362d60b9ec</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:32:38.523-04:00</updated><summary>A Philippine anti-graft court has ordered the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada over allegations of pocketing millions in a flood-control project.</summary></entry><entry><title>Despite scrutiny, special education money flows to for-profit residential treatment centers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/special-education-adopted-children-residential-treatment-calo-g42936"/><id>urn:uuid:1bc43624-b847-4ba5-ba49-1c0c065218c3</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:32:08.810-04:00</updated><summary>Many for-profit residential facilities in the so-called troubled teen industry nationwide that claim to treat severe mental and behavioral health issues in children and teens are deftly tapping into taxpayer money meant for students with disabilities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inside a taxpayer-funded treatment center for adoptees, tales of abuse, neglect and little oversight</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/adopted-children-boarding-schools-treatment-investigation-calo-h35014"/><id>urn:uuid:58aaa864-754f-469c-8cf3-274c5a70bbdd</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:29:50.102-04:00</updated><summary>A residential treatment center in Missouri advertises to adoptive parents that it can help heal struggling children.</summary></entry><entry><title>MTA's Lieber: 'Unacceptable situation' after Amtrak train fire causes LIRR disruptions into Penn</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes and Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-delays-fire-activity-v66stvcb"/><id>urn:uuid:eaf9f04d-563a-4164-876f-b4b52a2ebc40</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:25:19.037-04:00</updated><summary>5 people were injured in the overnight fire, officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italy U21 forward Cristian Volpato switching nationality to Australia ahead of World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-australia-volpato-italy-a57756"/><id>urn:uuid:47791f54-1ddf-41a1-9bed-c31a66e79595</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:21:49.510-04:00</updated><summary>Italy Under-21 forward Cristian Volpato is changing national eligibility to Australia ahead of the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from AP report on how the war in Gaza is driving a rise in early marriage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-poverty-early-marriage-takeaways-b00150"/><id>urn:uuid:c83daefa-4603-41db-abb1-2ecdb8c4af99</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:18:43.382-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's military campaign and the mass displacement in Gaza have fueled an increase in early marriages.</summary></entry><entry><title>The vibes in Canada feel much different than the US as the World Cup arrives</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-canada-q59655"/><id>urn:uuid:9c9e179f-bd21-446d-b0ad-7b73db910391</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:10:36.415-04:00</updated><summary>Canada is keeping its focus on the soccer.</summary></entry><entry><title>When Sue Tilley met Lucian Freud, it changed her life. Now a painting of her could fetch $47 million</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lucian-freud-sue-tilley-model-auction-g13047"/><id>urn:uuid:3cc3b0d5-be5d-4f28-b3fb-5e6ff8af4c4a</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:04:36.035-04:00</updated><summary>Sue Tilley was working in an unemployment office when she met artist Lucian Freud.</summary></entry><entry><title>War and displacement in Gaza are fueling a rise in early marriage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-poverty-children-marriage-u34707"/><id>urn:uuid:3bcf6455-c1f9-49d8-9c61-57621817b749</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:04:10.180-04:00</updated><summary>The war in Gaza and the mass displacement of Palestinians have helped fuel an increase in marriages of young girls.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tomatoes become latest symbol of America's affordability squeeze</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/tomatoes-inflation-prices-groceries-mexico-tariffs-trump-p24339"/><id>urn:uuid:90ffd16f-8ff3-4d7f-a394-826af9e9c832</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:00:34.989-04:00</updated><summary>Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Surveillance pricing' law won't work</title><author><name>Melissa O&amp;#39;Connor</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/surveillance-pricing-new-york-mdiqenw0"/><id>urn:uuid:566f7695-4d57-40b7-8dca-596f96263b06</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The legislation would make it hard to provide discounts to consumers.</summary></entry><entry><title>When a Knicks hero cured an adolescent's fever</title><author><name>Larry&amp;nbsp;Lapka</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/expressway/opinion-reader-essay-knicks-u9yel78j"/><id>urn:uuid:17fcbaee-f751-4446-b97b-59f0883cbf9b</id><updated>2026-05-29T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A limping champion helped a frenzied child conquer his own anxiety.</summary></entry><entry><title>53-year-old cyclist struck in Elmont in critical condition</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/elmont-bicyclist-crash-hao1eqda"/><id>urn:uuid:4e628341-22d9-4974-a38b-ba4c31c91688</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:57:58.606-04:00</updated><summary>The cyclist had been traveling near an Elmont intersection when the 30-year-old driver of a Honda Civic hit him, police say.</summary></entry><entry><title>Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mud-volcano-eruption-20th-anniversary-indonesia-java-o39550"/><id>urn:uuid:63595d82-24b6-4f6b-8632-ccccf23dbf3a</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:42:59.750-04:00</updated><summary>Residents in the East Java province of Indonesia have scattered flowers and paid their respects and prayed at the edge of a mud lake.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-kordofan-war-military-rapid-support-forces-o40606"/><id>urn:uuid:7eba12b1-96b9-4bec-8ffd-0c0d79b3f2b6</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:25:48.855-04:00</updated><summary>A Sudanese medical group says attacks in central Sudan have killed 27 people, including elderly individuals.</summary></entry><entry><title>WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ebola-congo-who-tedros-s74380"/><id>urn:uuid:f2f5a033-17b4-4580-baa7-d25f6e30a067</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:08:11.453-04:00</updated><summary>The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Carolina Democrats celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/andy-beshear-south-carolina-democrats-clyburn-u61118"/><id>urn:uuid:f72de834-2dcc-4955-b9dc-c96c96e0b773</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:01:12.383-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats gathering this weekend in South Carolina are feeling jubilant following the failure of a GOP-led effort to redraw House district lines more favorably to Republicans.</summary></entry><entry><title>The American Federation of Teachers wants to ban screens for the youngest students. Long Island educators weigh in.</title><author><name>Maura McDermott</name><email>maura.mcdermott@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/student-screen-ban-ai-limits-xnvct0kc"/><id>urn:uuid:5412c160-ad23-444e-9f24-2ba00c492ddd</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The American Federation of Teachers is calling for a ban on screens, including computer-based assessments, for students in pre-kindergarten through second grade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo XIV, Jan. 6 Capitol rioters</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/pope-leo-iv-jan-6-capitol-rioters-cznpcshi"/><id>urn:uuid:aa9f5e4b-23a8-40be-bc86-0ec18a36066a</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mortgage rates hit 9-month high, raising costs for Long Island homebuyers</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/long-island-mortgage-rates-f6ears8d"/><id>urn:uuid:e5d7ef89-9d25-47ad-b918-7a458fd19889</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.53%, adding pressure to Long Island buyers already navigating high prices, low inventory and bidding wars.</summary></entry><entry><title>Priscilla O'Connell-Key, special education teacher and administrator from Franklin Square, dies at 80</title><author><name>Aidan Johnson</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/priscilla-oconnell-key-obituary-rkwgm0hv"/><id>urn:uuid:3902f837-d103-44ef-b7ea-03e60217255f</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>She worked as a teacher and administrator at the Martin de Porres School, a special education school, in Elmont.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former NY athletes discuss how winning titles in Big Apple were life-changing events</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/new-york-sports-championships-carl-banks-darryl-strawberry-dl2uvxru"/><id>urn:uuid:0e64cc28-59f2-45e3-9cd6-f9064efb5646</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"There's nothing greater than winning a title in New York because you have to deal with so much animosity through the media and fans," Darryl Strawberry told Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>What Long Islanders should know about the Ebola outbreak</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/ebola-jfk-wtk-c2cu6k44"/><id>urn:uuid:749ecd30-841c-4a13-ae57-3cb97a9a5223</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"There's really no risk to people living on Long Island and in the New York area at the present time," said Northwell Health's chief of public health.</summary></entry><entry><title>2026 Pride parades on Long Island</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/long-island-events/long-island-pride-parades-meggzatv"/><id>urn:uuid:e10419a6-431d-4a16-9d74-652da615e053</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Long Island's Pride Month parades highlight a resilient community united in celebration and solidarity.</summary></entry><entry><title>McDonald's seeks OK from Huntington officials to build at Greenlawn site</title><author><name>Deborah S. Morris</name><email>deborah.morris@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/mcdonalds-proposal-greenlawn-huntington-fzw58f9q"/><id>urn:uuid:2e95698f-2611-4519-9471-e02917bb3210</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The fast-food chain is seeking a zoning exception from Huntington Town officials for a restaurant it's proposing at a busy intersection.</summary></entry><entry><title>Greenport Village, struggling with a surge of vacancies, debates tactics</title><author><name>Tara Smith</name><email>tara.smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/greenport-downtown-vacancies-summer-2026-q0zhrjvt"/><id>urn:uuid:f64700fa-83f0-409b-845c-19653d162b26</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>With more than a dozen empty properties, the seaside summer hot spot is grappling with a surge of downtown vacancies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's food critics share the best things they ate on Long Island in May</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/best-things-we-ate-food-critics-naeevqco"/><id>urn:uuid:a5d28694-1bcd-48e5-bad9-19714c9fb624</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A sandwich, a hot dog and a lobster roll made it onto this month's list.</summary></entry><entry><title>Here's what the newly passed $268B NYS budget may mean for you</title><author><name>Keshia Clukey and Yancey Roy</name><email>yancey.roy@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/new-york-state-budget-hochul-legislature-p2cj2wmz"/><id>urn:uuid:58af76d7-6128-494b-b324-020348663c9b</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Parents, children, subway riders, seniors, college students, utility ratepayers and food servers are among those who could be impacted by the budget.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York Knicks reach NBA Finals, sparking vintage gear frenzy on Long Island</title><author><name>Carissa Kellman</name><email>carissa.kellman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/vintage-new-york-knicks-apparel-flg821io"/><id>urn:uuid:f5bd704a-9bee-4100-968a-c9e05a63c244</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>New York Knicks fans are in a frenzy for vintage gear as the team reaches the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants offseason roster analysis, Part 2: The defense and special teams</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-offseason-analysis-defense-special-teams-jn2vvev0"/><id>urn:uuid:9cde7c14-caae-47f9-b7a4-20207bdebe25</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at the Giants' revamped defense and special teams unit as training camp approaches in July.</summary></entry><entry><title>A sinking feeling that can't be ignored</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/lie-sinkhole-t8qdxll3"/><id>urn:uuid:95b8bce4-0c1e-4833-a60b-54c5704d69e6</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>It was a stroke of luck that no one was badly injured in the sinkhole.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shake Shack opening first East End eatery in June, plans 3 other restaurants on Long Island</title><author><name>Tory N. Parrish</name><email>tory.parrish@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/shake-shack-riverhead-burger-restaurants-ifw2a0hl"/><id>urn:uuid:225d802c-97df-440e-bb98-3ca19508a27e</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The burger chain is pushing fast expansion, including three other eateries on Long Island, despite rising expenses cutting into its sales.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bass Pro Shops eyes Hicksville for 1st metropolitan-area store</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/bass-pro-outdoors-sporting-goods-tax-breaks-ida-dposruos"/><id>urn:uuid:66c93de0-8572-4834-bd54-5283e1c8ad9a</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The store would be Bass Pro Shops' first in the metropolitan area.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau GOP leaders' pick to take on Gillen faces primary fight</title><author><name>Billy House</name><email>billy.house@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/driscoll-williams-gillen-izskbf7r"/><id>urn:uuid:40ed8063-1133-463a-9d55-bd5d256db3f2</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The race was initially seen by non-partisan handicappers as a top competitive contest.</summary></entry><entry><title>How Long Island became a hotbed for hockey players making jump to NHL</title><author><name>Colin Stephenson</name><email>colin.stephenson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-long-island-aaf3ayiq"/><id>urn:uuid:6503c515-e999-41cd-b291-aec2550ba7b1</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Stanley Cup playoffs have featured five players with LI roots; 11 played at least one game in the NHL this season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marilyn Monroe turns 100: Look back at her memorable moments on Long Island</title><author><name>Frank Lovece</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/marilyn-monroe-long-island-centennial-ew6yystk"/><id>urn:uuid:fd342a7c-3d17-4a8e-8916-352da14276ff</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The legendary screen star spent some of her most idyllic and terrible times here.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks' offensive concepts and willingness to make adjustments have paid big dividends</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-data-g2zrbwl5"/><id>urn:uuid:213ebc8d-c312-4b9b-9fda-13684690abe8</id><updated>2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>After the Knicks fell behind the Hawks two games to one, resistance gave way to reality; any objections to Mike Brown putting his own ideas on the line were cast aside and the Knicks rebuilt their offense.</summary></entry><entry><title>England forward Gordon impresses with his Spanish in 'dream' move to Barcelona</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/anthony-gordon-barcelona-newcastle-transfer-u14982"/><id>urn:uuid:96c32291-7c39-48a8-8481-5976c3df036f</id><updated>2026-05-29T04:49:42.487-04:00</updated><summary>England forward Anthony Gordon has joined Barcelona on a five-year contact after completing his move from Newcastle.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/laos-cave-rescue-flood-xaisomboun-w70730"/><id>urn:uuid:f43e4768-a9b3-47c9-9682-fce1b5abbea7</id><updated>2026-05-29T03:52:34.917-04:00</updated><summary>Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week due to floodwaters.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-us-ebola-quarantine-facility-a02653"/><id>urn:uuid:454ddbdc-8e11-441e-9d7f-bd66d6ec2240</id><updated>2026-05-29T03:36:36.822-04:00</updated><summary>A court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo.</summary></entry><entry><title>This is how Arsenal can upset the odds to beat PSG in the Champions League final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/arsenal-psg-champions-league-final-statistics-a85708"/><id>urn:uuid:c6406297-219b-490e-995c-42e54544e4bb</id><updated>2026-05-29T03:18:43.114-04:00</updated><summary>Arsenal is the underdog heading into the Champions League final against defending champion Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former leader of Hong Kong journalist group sent to prison for obstructing police</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hong-kong-journalist-appeal-ronson-chan-q45278"/><id>urn:uuid:7b2acdba-7629-4be3-b96e-a31957cd4d7b</id><updated>2026-05-29T03:17:42.572-04:00</updated><summary>A prominent Hong Kong journalist has begun serving a five-day prison sentence after losing an appeal for obstructing a police officer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Champions League final: How PSG and Arsenal got there</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/champions-league-final-psg-arsenal-route-f83304"/><id>urn:uuid:fcd1e682-24f3-4ed8-9a1a-2df939822917</id><updated>2026-05-29T02:55:18.990-04:00</updated><summary>A look at the path to the Champions League final for Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Protesters arrested at site of proposed main stadium for 2032 Brisbane Olympics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/2032-brisbane-protests-stadium-i21581"/><id>urn:uuid:66fc07fb-7a03-41c0-9534-6e8b3bab9e62</id><updated>2026-05-29T02:53:19.790-04:00</updated><summary>Five people were arrested and other protesters moved away from the site of a proposed main stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics which has become the center point for the future of a heritage-listed park in the city.</summary></entry><entry><title>With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-putin-ukraine-war-zelenskyy-v14409"/><id>urn:uuid:4de8c8da-db56-4aeb-9756-30b596e4e486</id><updated>2026-05-29T02:03:51.179-04:00</updated><summary>President Vladimir Putin is facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians and appears ready to change the narrative around the conflict.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leaders of ASEAN member states to meet with Putin at June summit in Russia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/asean-philippines-russia-putin-june-summit-l03725"/><id>urn:uuid:e798a371-292a-455d-b734-3d67aa82b3fa</id><updated>2026-05-29T01:37:46.500-04:00</updated><summary>The Philippines' top diplomat says Southeast Asian leaders will hold a commemorative summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia in June.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kuszak hits walk-off homer in 10th, Frahm goes distance as Nebraska holds off Arkansas 5-3 at WCWS</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/wcws-arkansas-nebraska-score-n01387"/><id>urn:uuid:d8b16aa4-6dd1-4fb0-a037-5a966de0c6cd</id><updated>2026-05-29T01:11:57.760-04:00</updated><summary>Ava Kuszak hit a walk-off two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning and Jordy Frahm pitched a complete game as Nebraska outlasted Arkansas 5-3 in the nightcap of the opening round of the Women's College World Series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canadian man pleads guilty to selling lethal substances to people who killed themselves</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-suicide-plea-kenneth-law-lethal-substances-r20943"/><id>urn:uuid:31965268-7a30-4b3a-9212-1045c1d2ccf2</id><updated>2026-05-29T01:05:17.909-04:00</updated><summary>A Canadian man accused of running an online operation selling lethal products in more than 40 countries has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide.</summary></entry><entry><title>Burton, Williams lead the way as Valkyries hold off Clark, Fever in 90-88 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/fever-valkyries-score-d60466"/><id>urn:uuid:34c52686-dc0a-4cff-8e16-9529efb3ef3b</id><updated>2026-05-29T00:31:28.517-04:00</updated><summary>Veronica Burton had 25 points, six rebounds and a career-best five blocked shots, Gabby Williams added 19 points, six rebounds and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 90-88.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be a US citizen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ian-roberts-ice-superintendent-iowa-schools-p78801"/><id>urn:uuid:86161df8-b438-476a-a2db-45ab0b7eef62</id><updated>2026-05-29T00:10:24.793-04:00</updated><summary>The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district who was arrested last year in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown has been sentenced to two years in prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clothing rental services promise a sustainable alternative to fast fashion. Experts say it depends</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/clothing-rental-sustainable-fast-fashion-emissions-y59568"/><id>urn:uuid:4bb31d88-4726-4ea1-a3b9-c3b07e77672d</id><updated>2026-05-29T00:07:07.191-04:00</updated><summary>Clothing rental services are often marketed as a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pam-bondi-jeffrey-epstein-trump-v24924"/><id>urn:uuid:c9e566b6-d69a-4fb5-8faf-d32e370dfb5b</id><updated>2026-05-29T00:02:06.547-04:00</updated><summary>Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has finished her interview with House lawmakers about the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-romania-drone-h28493"/><id>urn:uuid:70c839ab-9a70-4dda-8946-00cf388888a9</id><updated>2026-05-28T23:52:51.515-04:00</updated><summary>Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-hormuz-x12702"/><id>urn:uuid:41d0f95d-8c10-4a57-80c7-23fc9f05e409</id><updated>2026-05-28T23:19:54.599-04:00</updated><summary>Stock indexes closed higher on Wall Street, adding to the all-time highs they set a day earlier.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Baseball and softball playoff results</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-cvscw4mi"/><id>urn:uuid:cbcc4563-ba42-4f4a-82db-a16c01fe61c2</id><updated>2026-05-28T23:19:10.535-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school playoff games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Azzi Fudd scores 22 in 1st WNBA start and helps the Wings beat the Aces 95-87</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/aces-wings-score-i78647"/><id>urn:uuid:11fb1e16-92b3-4fab-af4a-f72bd9e99b1c</id><updated>2026-05-28T22:25:36.024-04:00</updated><summary>Azzi Fudd scored 22 points in her first WNBA start, Jessica Shepard had her second triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 95-87.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/scripps-national-spelling-bee-2026-champion-m59486"/><id>urn:uuid:98350724-c4ba-4715-91d3-2450244f0c15</id><updated>2026-05-28T22:17:45.439-04:00</updated><summary>Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vietnam's To Lam points to the Strait of Hormuz as a warning for Asia-Pacific rivals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-trump-shangrila-singapore-hegseth-vietnam-e64241"/><id>urn:uuid:1fb3f85a-d209-467b-916c-e35f81690ce2</id><updated>2026-05-28T22:14:17.163-04:00</updated><summary>Vietnam's leader To Lam is warning that the war in the Middle East has shown how important strategic waterways can be to the world as a whole.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/blue-origin-rocket-explosion-bezos-t25188"/><id>urn:uuid:d7bc74fb-01d0-4e6f-9b6b-80e494d3ddee</id><updated>2026-05-28T22:10:12.044-04:00</updated><summary>A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wantagh's Madison Taylor wins Tewaaraton Award as best women's lacrosse player in the country</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/lacrosse/wantagh-madison-taylor-tewaaraton-award-northwestern-yqoh0eiy"/><id>urn:uuid:40e2ea17-cd43-499f-af9d-afe203e2752f</id><updated>2026-05-28T22:04:20.665-04:00</updated><summary>Madison Taylor led Northwestern to a national title and had 97 goals and 42 assists.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brookhaven hearing to ponder moratorium on plans for AI data centers until 2028</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/brookhaven-ai-data-centers-vu9a5ymz"/><id>urn:uuid:f8aacbe7-33ae-4290-9731-e9929e97afc0</id><updated>2026-05-28T22:04:18.606-04:00</updated><summary>Concerns have been rising over the amounts of energy an AI data center would draw and the amount of water need to cool the facility.</summary></entry><entry><title>Happ homers again and Skenes loses his 3rd straight start as the Cubs sink the Pirates 7-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-pirates-score-skenes-happ-o25953"/><id>urn:uuid:9a6f0bf9-f175-4f8f-9ea4-8b11db1f71ea</id><updated>2026-05-28T22:02:47.485-04:00</updated><summary>Ian Happ homered for the second consecutive game and the Chicago Cubs handed Paul Skenes his third straight loss with a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.</summary></entry><entry><title>Connetquot's Alex Molter sets Suffolk record in pole vault at track and field county championships</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/track/suffolk-outdoor-track-championships-tk2rq4f5"/><id>urn:uuid:63586f7e-cef4-4f67-9122-7954bf964e0a</id><updated>2026-05-28T21:56:18.782-04:00</updated><summary>Molter cleared 16 feet, 1 inch to break previous record of 16 feet, set in 2007 by Miller Place's Nick David.</summary></entry><entry><title>Manhasset boys lacrosse's Conor Sheerin tallies two goals, two assists in Nassau Class B semifinal win</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/manhasset-bethpage-nassau-class-b-boys-lacrosse-playoffs-conor-sheerin-michael-depietro-o07subsw"/><id>urn:uuid:b955e62d-841a-4fcc-b2f2-3234a2d9b228</id><updated>2026-05-28T21:52:18.057-04:00</updated><summary>Conor Sheerin had two goals and two assists in a lopsided semifinal win marred by a late injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas Tech responds to Texas coach swipe with offer to pay to play</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/texas-tech-texas-longhorns-b50966"/><id>urn:uuid:fdd1b9ef-2d2d-4ef2-8607-c486f1209fb6</id><updated>2026-05-28T21:52:01.395-04:00</updated><summary>It was pretty clear that Texas coach Steve Sarkisian was taking a swipe at Texas Tech's upcoming football schedule even without specifically saying its name.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cold Spring Harbor girls lacrosse rolls to sixth straight Nassau Class D championship</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/cold-spring-harbor-girls-lacrosse-nassau-title-cx1eoe9q"/><id>urn:uuid:a3d5f7a5-aadc-4f82-8237-1c104996fb45</id><updated>2026-05-28T21:48:12.558-04:00</updated><summary>Olivia Mulada and Kaitlin Millet each had three goals and an assist in a win over Carle Place.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lucy Olore leads Wantagh softball to first Nassau championship since 1990</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/high-school-softball-czx4dcw2"/><id>urn:uuid:6e8ebc21-1406-49fa-b800-616bcb9576ff</id><updated>2026-05-28T21:37:44.896-04:00</updated><summary>Olore struck out three and allowed two hits and one walk in a complete game in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A final.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brooke Wells' go-ahead 3-run homer rallies Alabama past UCLA 6-3 at WCWS</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/wcws-ucla-alabama-score-n01526"/><id>urn:uuid:d0ab190c-267f-403f-ad6e-a230a3e92575</id><updated>2026-05-28T21:37:18.181-04:00</updated><summary>Brooke Wells hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning and top-seeded Alabama rallied to beat UCLA 6-3 in the opening round of the Women's College World Series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bases-loaded walk lifts the Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory over the Orioles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-orioles-score-t95821"/><id>urn:uuid:da6413fe-6b88-4025-8906-a5ae6a3f1f75</id><updated>2026-05-28T21:26:09.825-04:00</updated><summary>Yohendrick Piñango drew a bases-loaded walk from Anthony Nunez in the eighth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles.</summary></entry><entry><title>STORY REMOVED: US--Hawaii Killings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/big-island-hawaii-killings-e65573"/><id>urn:uuid:87654a3f-b7dd-4c23-b6db-9510d4cb74a1</id><updated>2026-05-28T21:25:51.201-04:00</updated><summary>Please disregard US--Hawaii Killings , published on May.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA player Terry Rozier hit with new bribery charges in sports gambling sting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sportsbook-betting-sting-gambling-fraud-nba-ncaa-f91456"/><id>urn:uuid:4c5c8b38-dee4-415b-8d79-962c66a128fb</id><updated>2026-05-28T21:21:48.090-04:00</updated><summary>Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alex Smalley back in position to win at Colonial after runner-up finish at PGA</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/colonial-golf-j73099"/><id>urn:uuid:2409fee1-d375-4dee-af1b-7148b6e900ef</id><updated>2026-05-28T21:21:44.946-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Smalley was right back in a position to win at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial two weeks after the third-round leader at the PGA Championship settled for second place.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alec Notaro helps South Side boys lacrosse set up rematch with Wantagh for Nassau C title</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/nassau-class-c-boys-lacrosse-semifinal-south-side-vs-seaford-gstdqpu4"/><id>urn:uuid:9d931185-6557-42b2-81a0-9cfe59b37042</id><updated>2026-05-28T21:17:33.725-04:00</updated><summary>The Cyclones beat Seaford in the semifinals to secure a rematch against Wantagh, which is set for 7:30 p.m. on Monday at Hofstra.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nick Bosa says he is on track for training camp and Week 1 with the 49ers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/49ers-nick-bosa-c02627"/><id>urn:uuid:6db348b0-1109-48ea-9f94-b36a886e9b5d</id><updated>2026-05-28T20:57:18.762-04:00</updated><summary>Nick Bosa is encouraged by the pace of his recovery from another major knee surgery and believes he's on track to return to the field during training camp and start the season on time for the San Francisco 49ers.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Mike Brown-Fat Joe connection</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/the-mike-brown-fat-joe-connection-u61904"/><id>urn:uuid:093aee4c-a888-43af-9903-ac3c27188718</id><updated>2026-05-28T20:49:37.322-04:00</updated><summary>Plenty of Knicks fans were in Cleveland on Monday night watching their favorite team win</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nitrogen-gas-executions-x27810"/><id>urn:uuid:bbc4be50-e351-43fc-b62b-8f22db0d4d44</id><updated>2026-05-28T20:44:02.102-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ruled Alabama's use of nitrogen gas to carry out executions does not violate the U.S. Constitution.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire proud of Brendan Sorsby for getting help with gambling addiction</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/sorsby-texas-tech-gambling-mcguire-d31509"/><id>urn:uuid:41b83881-571f-4799-a91d-e9aee740f75d</id><updated>2026-05-28T20:33:11.782-04:00</updated><summary>Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire says he's proud of transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby for getting help with his gambling addiction.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayport-Blue Point boys tennis wins Long Island small schools championship</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/tennis/bayport-blue-point-boys-tennis-dpsqpi4s"/><id>urn:uuid:512d4eee-5152-46ea-aaf3-26897d61f4a1</id><updated>2026-05-28T20:31:40.354-04:00</updated><summary>Nick Byman and Aidan Apicella win critical doubles match for school's first Long Island crown.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ghanaian mother and child detained at airport for days after arriving on valid visas, lawyers say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ghana-mother-son-detained-f77254"/><id>urn:uuid:4dd546db-6e29-4cc4-8757-3659d52c8f1b</id><updated>2026-05-28T20:12:30.783-04:00</updated><summary>A pregnant woman from Ghana who entered the U.S. on a valid visa with her son so he could get medical attention has been held for more than a week in a windowless detention room at a Washington airport, her lawyers said in court documents.</summary></entry><entry><title>New Zealand World Cup player finds social media fame after being touted by soccer influencer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/new-zealand-world-cup-payne-social-media-g40225"/><id>urn:uuid:eaf3e8ab-a8e1-4b9c-a6ff-0095fad67457</id><updated>2026-05-28T20:11:15.394-04:00</updated><summary>New Zealand defender Tim Payne has become an unlikely soccer superstar after an influencer from Argentina called on his followers to unite and make the little-known 32-year-old a "hero" of the upcoming World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Derek Yormack's blast powers Bellmore JFK baseball past Garden City in Game 1 of Nassau AA final</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/high-school-baseball-gv5hjna9"/><id>urn:uuid:2e8aee51-df95-4064-bec0-5e6b8e368147</id><updated>2026-05-28T20:03:26.395-04:00</updated><summary>Thursday night's instant classic lasted 12 innings, the longest extra-inning game in Nassau playoff history.</summary></entry><entry><title>MVP Matthew Stafford says he understands why the Rams drafted Ty Simpson</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/rams-matthew-stafford-h52150"/><id>urn:uuid:f9eb5057-8c82-436f-bb95-03a830f0a012</id><updated>2026-05-28T20:00:14.731-04:00</updated><summary>Matthew Stafford says he understands why the Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson last month, even though they've got the NFL's reigning MVP quarterback under contract for at least the next two years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Acuña hits grand slam and Sale beats former team again as Braves trounce Red Sox 10-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-red-sox-score-sale-acuna-b85712"/><id>urn:uuid:b08d9ef9-a5a0-4cc6-a440-20acb3d32810</id><updated>2026-05-28T19:52:42.130-04:00</updated><summary>Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his fourth career grand slam and Chris Sale struck out eight in five innings against his former team as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Source: Knicks' Mitchell Robinson suffers broken pinkie ahead of NBA Finals, with no timeline for his return</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/mitchell-robinson-knicks-uqf3cmmh"/><id>urn:uuid:5f55bd74-35b8-4b7b-8547-bda928c61f6a</id><updated>2026-05-28T19:44:50.697-04:00</updated><summary>A league source told Newsday that Mitchell Robinson has suffered a broken right pinkie, with no timeline for a return.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-sexual-assault-conflict-zone-gaza-united-nations-v16987"/><id>urn:uuid:b9270a94-f183-44b4-a1ac-a3e9283b3a97</id><updated>2026-05-28T19:44:35.069-04:00</updated><summary>An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees.</summary></entry><entry><title>East Rockaway man charged with manslaughter in fatal collision in Woodmere</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/woodmere-collision-fatal-manslaughter-flores-vrrlt8iu"/><id>urn:uuid:c44518e7-5d21-46fd-b502-f09fc9f0bf36</id><updated>2026-05-28T19:42:04.364-04:00</updated><summary>Brayan Romero Flores pleaded not guilty to charges in the crash that killed Michael Kreindler of Valley Stream.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Knicks try to avoid all the noise and keep doing things the right way</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/knicks-dmpniu6m"/><id>urn:uuid:d7311793-d213-4533-b9a2-5d3bc42b9602</id><updated>2026-05-28T19:37:31.701-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks entered Thursday still waiting for an opponent in the NBA Finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lionel Messi is in Argentina's World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/lionel-messi-argentina-world-cup-2006-a65490"/><id>urn:uuid:344a00b0-3151-4d03-818c-7c40d84b581b</id><updated>2026-05-28T19:27:53.618-04:00</updated><summary>Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that most of the reigning world champions, including Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad for the upcoming World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Member of Bruce Blakeman's volunteer armed deputy program arrested at JFK Airport for carrying gun, authorities and sources say</title><author><name>Janon Fisher and Candice Ferrette</name><email>candice.ferrette@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/blakeman-armed-volunteer-deputy-arrest-bn2vqyy7"/><id>urn:uuid:c4b7238a-a238-4d0c-9508-a5129ed3d2fa</id><updated>2026-05-28T19:23:12.753-04:00</updated><summary>Gaetano Savia allegedly tried to bring a pistol through the security checkpoint at Terminal 4 on his way to Syracuse.</summary></entry><entry><title>Puka Nacua says rehab, meetings have improved his life as he eyes contract extension with Rams</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/la-rams-puka-nacua-g83052"/><id>urn:uuid:52c20b3d-4dbb-465f-a611-f35ec6746c11</id><updated>2026-05-28T19:10:14.706-04:00</updated><summary>Puka Nacua says he is thinking less about his contract situation with the Los Angeles Rams these days and more about how to be a good father, friend and teammate after his eventful offseason.</summary></entry><entry><title>US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/us-soccer-training-complex-world-cup-p61684"/><id>urn:uuid:85bc9f08-fa95-496a-9063-69fcee5585e0</id><updated>2026-05-28T19:04:44.250-04:00</updated><summary>Jozy Altidore says the U.S. Soccer National Training Center is far different from where he trained with the national team a decade ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks working to minimize negative effects of long layoff before NBA Finals</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-nba-finals-un8t9i1i"/><id>urn:uuid:28ab5e80-111f-440c-a131-1e95b3a9c94a</id><updated>2026-05-28T19:00:32.395-04:00</updated><summary>They had more than a week off between the Eastern Conference semis and Eastern Conference Finals and were hurt by it early in Game 1 vs. the Cavs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin not in starting lineup vs. Cubs due to right forearm soreness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-konnor-griffin-a53487"/><id>urn:uuid:6d61b7be-cc66-4004-bc7b-b400b523f95e</id><updated>2026-05-28T18:59:14.704-04:00</updated><summary>Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin was not in the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs because of right forearm soreness.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Side girls lacrosse wins Nassau C championship on Juliet Diorio's late goal</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/south-side-girls-lacrosse-wantagh-s1iu35zm"/><id>urn:uuid:d655142d-5e7f-4e20-8c1f-a060eb936a26</id><updated>2026-05-28T18:57:37.539-04:00</updated><summary>South Side goalkeeper Tara Cody had earlier saved a go-ahead shot by Wantagh's Sabrina Asadurian</summary></entry><entry><title>Big 12 coaches unanimously agree on their preference for a 24-team playoff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/big-12-cfp-expansion-c43768"/><id>urn:uuid:58ff4d00-6fb7-4d69-a8b5-59e7cc7812df</id><updated>2026-05-28T18:45:39.391-04:00</updated><summary>Big 12 coaches are in unanimous agreement on their preference for a 24-team College Football Playoff.</summary></entry><entry><title>Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mount-mckinley-denali-climbers-o22841"/><id>urn:uuid:c15514b8-d2ed-42bb-8998-88ba7a636232</id><updated>2026-05-28T18:38:58.490-04:00</updated><summary>Rescuers are trying to reach four climbers who fell on Alaska's Mount McKinley, North America's tallest peak, the National Park Service said Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/federal-judge-police-officer-sex-reprimand-v48039"/><id>urn:uuid:d62d2049-19a3-4ba7-935a-652037fe3ee1</id><updated>2026-05-28T18:36:02.953-04:00</updated><summary>A court investigation found that a federal judge had an affair with a police officer, including having sex in chambers overheard by staff, but remains on the bench with a "private reprimand."</summary></entry><entry><title>Recent survivors of US boat strikes haven't been found, bringing overall death toll to 199</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/boat-strikes-survivors-death-toll-drug-trafficking-p40755"/><id>urn:uuid:b66e7b36-2b56-47ec-ae42-da8daf6a6103</id><updated>2026-05-28T18:20:47.433-04:00</updated><summary>The death toll from the Trump administration's monthslong series of strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean has risen to at least 199 people after survivors of recent attacks weren't found.</summary></entry><entry><title>Major stop on ride to move LIRR's Port Jeff station?</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/the-point-newsday-lirr-port-jefferson-lawrence-aviation-greenway-knicks-jscgsxid"/><id>urn:uuid:966d5e3c-7903-43fe-85c7-f943fe54f162</id><updated>2026-05-28T18:14:22.409-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>US government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-pcc-comando-vermelho-foreign-terrorist-organizations-trump-i93720"/><id>urn:uuid:4a089ec3-f9d4-4b25-84ca-9d9abb2df41b</id><updated>2026-05-28T18:10:20.803-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. State Department says it will designate Brazil's two biggest criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations early next month, a move that the South American nation's government has repeatedly said it will interpret as undue interference in its politics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Beach social worker indicted on charges she tried to kidnap baby from stroller</title><author><name>Janon Fisher and Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/kidnapping-long-beach-stroller-social-worker-ghk4xsa3"/><id>urn:uuid:e41328fe-1f06-4fb9-b83c-bbf7ecf3a0cf</id><updated>2026-05-28T18:08:49.702-04:00</updated><summary>Heather Magone pleaded not guilty in Nassau County Court to the grand jury indictment, which included charges of second-degree kidnapping.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Rubin: Yankees' Anthony Volpe had a wild month but appears to have reclaimed spot</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/roger-rubin/anthony-volpe-yankees-hm74ikaa"/><id>urn:uuid:a5494e55-6e66-4ad8-8f1e-1f6268651627</id><updated>2026-05-28T18:01:46.529-04:00</updated><summary>His batting average is .257 after he hit .222 in his first three seasons. His on-base percentage is .409, up from the .283 mark he brought into the season. His slugging percentage is .429, up from .379. His OPS is a very respectable .838, up from .662.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bears coach Ben Johnson says he is 'buying Luther Burden stock' going into the season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bears-luther-burden-s71013"/><id>urn:uuid:6f1f21ad-206c-4ba1-aa9e-19de610be569</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:58:06.353-04:00</updated><summary>Luther Burden was hungry when he joined the Chicago Bears.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brookhaven National Laboratory names John Hill director</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/brookhaven-national-laboratory-new-director-dko3168c"/><id>urn:uuid:a8631266-1250-4b7a-b4c8-fe170fc6ca10</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:56:41.715-04:00</updated><summary>Hill had served for eight months as the Upton lab's interim leader following the resignation of his predecessor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Water shortages worsen across Cuba as oil supplies dwindle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cuba-water-shortages-oil-fuel-us-blockade-h21857"/><id>urn:uuid:54bb937a-b5f2-4cf5-8c68-b1dccdc75749</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:56:01.767-04:00</updated><summary>Nearly 3 million Cubans are experiencing water shortages every day because of a severe oil shortage that government officials blame on a U.S. energy blockade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates right-hander Jared Jones to make first MLB appearance since 2024 vs. Twins on Friday night</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/pirates-jared-jones-o33166"/><id>urn:uuid:f1d27331-d890-4b5a-8e58-f979ebff0b11</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:55:28.946-04:00</updated><summary>Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones will make his first MLB appearance since 2024 when he starts against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/fcc-abc-disney-first-amendment-license-renewal-e53816"/><id>urn:uuid:392a6586-aa82-4b67-9517-6573390b1d8d</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:52:19.979-04:00</updated><summary>ABC-owned TV stations across the U.S. are criticizing the Federal Communications Commission for an early review of their broadcast licenses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx have been an instant match in a WNBA season of change</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/minnesota-lynx-olivia-miles-j04237"/><id>urn:uuid:900449bf-3d54-4af1-a520-de59a01dcf38</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:47:11.887-04:00</updated><summary>The Minnesota Lynx might well have landed their latest franchise player in Olivia Miles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shaka Smart is a program builder at Marquette. But he says it's time to dig into the transfer portal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/shaka-smart-marquette-r61222"/><id>urn:uuid:960907f6-7b06-4c3a-8ccf-844543825965</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:36:48.016-04:00</updated><summary>Marquette coach Shaka Smart didn't add any Division I transfers for a four-year stretch.</summary></entry><entry><title>A history of E. Jean Carroll's legal battle with President Donald Trump</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/justice-department-trump-carroll-columnist-a82749"/><id>urn:uuid:a57f4d87-2e57-4589-a4a3-474589a9a4af</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:36:25.618-04:00</updated><summary>The former advice columnist E.</summary></entry><entry><title>After refugee aid cuts, faith groups help Afghan women connect through sewing</title><author><name> Religion News Service</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/north-carolina-afghanistan-refugees-congregations-sewing-s18547"/><id>urn:uuid:a90dd4a4-236f-4223-b55f-18c642c0f774</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:34:46.178-04:00</updated><summary>With the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to refugee agency services, religious congregations have been filling the gap.</summary></entry><entry><title>John Neary sparks Massapequa baseball to Game 1 win in Nassau Class AAA championship series</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/massapequa-port-washington-nassau-class-aaa-final-iu8k3tr9"/><id>urn:uuid:02859d33-b005-46d4-9be4-0f606939f8db</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:33:30.874-04:00</updated><summary>The senior shortstop went 2-for-2 with a triple, double, two RBIs and three runs scored in Massapequa's win over Port Washington.</summary></entry><entry><title>Morrison belts 3-run HR, Mardjetko throws 4 scoreless and Tennessee dumps Texas 6-3 in WCWS</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/wcws-tennessee-texas-score-x76373"/><id>urn:uuid:65fa4468-9b8f-4c56-b384-32e0863b76fd</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:20:18.985-04:00</updated><summary>Elsa Morrison hit a three-run homer, Sage Mardjetko pitched four scoreless and Tennessee defeated defending champion Texas 6-3 on the first day of the Women's College World Series.</summary></entry><entry><title>In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been better</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jill-biden-memoir-white-house-debate-trump-w73363"/><id>urn:uuid:d53c2114-c755-4423-8276-51395efbf53c</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:13:16.709-04:00</updated><summary>In her new memoir, Jill Biden reflects on Joe Biden's poor 2024 presidential debate performance against Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Al Iannazzone: Jets' Geno Smith making a strong first impression on Garrett Wilson, rest of the club</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/al-iannazzone/geno-smith-jets-a7e1bsj8"/><id>urn:uuid:f1964fba-ef79-446e-bb2a-b62c8194e7d5</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:12:58.977-04:00</updated><summary>Geno Smith has grasped the Jets' new offense quickly and grown a lot since his first stint with the team.</summary></entry><entry><title>California sues 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect user data in 2023 breach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/23andme-lawsuit-data-breach-genetic-testing-n67996"/><id>urn:uuid:7dbbcff1-c824-42bd-a822-fabe6e934b41</id><updated>2026-05-28T17:06:41.827-04:00</updated><summary>California's attorney general is suing the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect sensitive user data in a 2023 breach that affected nearly 7 million people across the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Davis Martin wins 6th straight decision and White Sox cruise to a 6-2 win over Twins</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-white-sox-score-q17382"/><id>urn:uuid:7614c059-7476-4770-9e19-f2a7accb18fd</id><updated>2026-05-28T16:56:30.578-04:00</updated><summary>Davis Martin allowed one run on two hits over six innings to win his sixth straight decision as the Chicago White Sox cruised to a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roosevelt school district certifies its budget vote results — 9 days after voters went to the polls</title><author><name>Dandan Zou</name><email>dandan.zou@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/roosevelt-school-budget-trustee-vote-u1emsomj"/><id>urn:uuid:50254765-aebf-4723-8b2b-8683700ea06e</id><updated>2026-05-28T16:51:16.660-04:00</updated><summary>Roosevelt school officials previously said the results were delayed due to a high number of affidavit ballots submitted during the May 19 vote.</summary></entry><entry><title>Connecticut Sun waive Hailey Van Lith and activate Leila Lacan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wnba-connecticut-sun-x42770"/><id>urn:uuid:e9c30e2f-6a35-4794-b46d-2b88fd0e1b8e</id><updated>2026-05-28T16:37:41.257-04:00</updated><summary>The Connecticut Sun brought back a familiar name by activating guard Leila Lacan and waiving Hailey Van Lith.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil prosecutors target gangs with mega-operation against fraud and money laundering</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-crime-money-laundering-o73948"/><id>urn:uuid:e3282d2a-ea20-4099-83b3-9050147c108b</id><updated>2026-05-28T16:32:22.219-04:00</updated><summary>Brazilian prosecutors have launched a mega-operation to dismantle fraud, money laundering and tax evasion, in the latest phase of an investigation targeting criminal gangs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steelers RB Rico Dowdle reunites with Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh after his mom's spot-on prediction</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/pittsburgh-steelers-mike-mccarthy-rico-dowdle-t20991"/><id>urn:uuid:bf52d3e3-6d90-437f-b000-9f665a43b23f</id><updated>2026-05-28T16:31:16.723-04:00</updated><summary>Rico Dowdle has reunited with Mike McCarthy, just as his mother Leslie predicted.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sinner's meltdown is not rare: A look at other major collapses at Grand Slams</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-comebacks-majors-glance-d34536"/><id>urn:uuid:5cee4b23-0cb6-490d-9c6b-e5738f878503</id><updated>2026-05-28T16:29:46.288-04:00</updated><summary>Top-ranked Jannik Sinner lost in the second round of the French Open after leading by two sets and serving at 5-1 in the third set.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pochettino says agent spoke with AC Milan, others, no decision on future until after World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/pochettino-ac-milan-e38171"/><id>urn:uuid:98faa8e1-3f5b-469d-811c-f151510e9d0d</id><updated>2026-05-28T16:20:43.777-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he's open to staying with the American national team after the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bruce Cassidy calls it 'upsetting' as Golden Knights block him from coaching interviews</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/cassidy-golden-knights-tortorella-stanley-cup-final-b78077"/><id>urn:uuid:af75f1b3-ba9f-413d-8e4d-10ff290e0079</id><updated>2026-05-28T16:07:43.788-04:00</updated><summary>Former Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy called it "upsetting" in a podcast that he can't interview with other clubs after Vegas management declined reported requests by Edmonton and Los Angeles.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Open adds a qualifying round for its mixed doubles tournament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/us-open-mixed-doubles-tournament-a44661"/><id>urn:uuid:35f4b583-e8c6-40af-808a-8083a40ff25a</id><updated>2026-05-28T16:07:30.407-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Open is adding a qualifying round to its mixed doubles tournament, a boost for traditional doubles specialists who were largely shut out of last year's event in favor of singles stars.</summary></entry><entry><title>Grayson Rodriguez pitches 5 strong innings as Angels stay hot with 7-1 win over slumping Tigers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-tigers-score-h92581"/><id>urn:uuid:999deae1-7758-4665-8c79-2172c7c1a549</id><updated>2026-05-28T16:00:15.548-04:00</updated><summary>Grayson Rodriguez pitched five strong innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 for their fifth victory in six games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Calling for 'new approach,' CBS News leader Bari Weiss replaces executive producer at '60 Minutes'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/cbs-60-minutes-bari-weiss-bilton-d62510"/><id>urn:uuid:932165d2-55c3-4638-a5af-d3e8e783e433</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:59:22.819-04:00</updated><summary>Saying it was time for a new approach and a new chapter, CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has replaced the executive producer of "60 Minutes."</summary></entry><entry><title>Guatemala's president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/guatemala-us-drug-trafficking-agreement-trump-arevalo-f88531"/><id>urn:uuid:6f6ae4f6-48f0-4611-ac9a-ba4bf99d81dd</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:56:16.398-04:00</updated><summary>Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo denies an agreement with the U.S. for anti-drug trafficking operations in Guatemala.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chiefs WR Rashee Rice continues serving jail sentence as team begins voluntary offseason workouts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/kansas-city-chiefs-rashee-rice-c36935"/><id>urn:uuid:1d25ee9f-c87f-48d3-9585-477af2b9c349</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:47:33.662-04:00</updated><summary>As the Kansas City Chiefs begin voluntary workouts, wide receiver Rashee Rice is serving a 30-day jail sentence in Dallas for violating probation related to a car crash.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nassau police will ramp up enforcement after attack on teens near Merrick fair, Commissioner Ryder says</title><author><name>Lorena Mongelli</name><email>lorena.mongelli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/merrick-fair-teens-attack-maa80pbx"/><id>urn:uuid:cf30929e-2eaa-4ff2-9073-010a313bf712</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:46:53.511-04:00</updated><summary>Two girls were charged in the Memorial Day weekend attack after video on social media helped to identify them.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIRR overcharged more than $1.6M by auto repair shop, MTA inspector general says</title><author><name>Tiffany Cusaac-Smith</name><email>tiffany.cusaac-smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-repair-cost-ig-audit-mqgf8ec6"/><id>urn:uuid:2c96b652-9c25-4a49-a217-4c794158b8d5</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:44:07.181-04:00</updated><summary>The unnamed automotive repair shop invoiced the LIRR roughly $4.5 million more than the railroad's second-highest vendor over two years, according to the MTA.</summary></entry><entry><title>Manon Rheaume hires Josh Sciba as coach of the PWHL's Detroit expansion team</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/pwhl-detroit-coach-i47956"/><id>urn:uuid:e71fdcf4-e0a7-46ee-b170-319865cd3103</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:44:01.990-04:00</updated><summary>Josh Sciba has been named as the coach for the PWHL's expansion team in Detroit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Policy shaper Cody Campbell asks college sports leaders to give bipartisan fix-it bill a chance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/nil-congress-cody-campbell-p53887"/><id>urn:uuid:b41c30ee-1b3b-4ce8-82cf-ba174b5ee703</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:43:26.908-04:00</updated><summary>An architect of the Senate bill that proposes to solve problems engulfing college sports says he heard the criticism right away, along with conversations of breakaway conferences, collective bargaining and ever-spiraling spending.</summary></entry><entry><title>No one in courtroom to speak on behalf of victims of man who killed 4 sleeping homeless men</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-york-homeless-killings-trial-sentence-t91802"/><id>urn:uuid:58ef2fd1-48de-4733-98dc-64f1653169d9</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:39:55.683-04:00</updated><summary>A man convicted of bludgeoning four men to death with a metal bar as they slept on the New York City streets has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge permanently blocks Manhattan Project radioactive waste from Wayne Disposal landfill</title><author><name> Planet Detroit</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/radioactive-waste-blocked-wayne-disposal-landfill-u63621"/><id>urn:uuid:ce5cbb0d-2328-4e88-9363-1acb8573425f</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:36:19.231-04:00</updated><summary>A Wayne County Circuit Court judge has barred a Michigan landfill from accepting radioactive waste from Manhattan Project-era sites.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the heat policy at the French Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-heat-policy-i71420"/><id>urn:uuid:3c092001-cdd5-419d-aff3-eaa7be383c39</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:36:00.230-04:00</updated><summary>Despite an unprecedented heat wave at the French Open the tournament's extreme weather policy has not been activated this week.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-tanking-draft-lottery-w53043"/><id>urn:uuid:5c63ba34-f52f-4bae-8127-53010c3387e6</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:34:34.180-04:00</updated><summary>The NBA has approved sweeping changes to the draft lottery that will strip the teams with the worst records from receiving the best odds of winning the No. 1 pick.</summary></entry><entry><title>Explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/fire-explosion-dallas-apartment-k97475"/><id>urn:uuid:cff48281-94eb-4dad-a46d-548013bd515c</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:26:29.068-04:00</updated><summary>A fire official says a huge fire has destroyed a two-story apartment building in Dallas and killed a child and at least two other people.</summary></entry><entry><title>PWHL Players Association is disclosing salaries as members vote to approve transparency</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/pwhl-player-salaries-k46792"/><id>urn:uuid:7e621797-aad2-45e1-82e4-68cc089d2cc0</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:22:10.442-04:00</updated><summary>The Professional Women's Hockey League Players Association began publicly listing salaries this week on its website.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox place reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-garrett-whitlock-knee-injury-k11489"/><id>urn:uuid:38a8408f-83c8-4a53-a37b-517069a32a24</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:18:59.791-04:00</updated><summary>The Boston Red Sox have placed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthropic vaults to a $965 billion valuation with new funding as Claude demand surges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/anthropic-ai-claude-openai-valuation-y88607"/><id>urn:uuid:b30787da-5dfc-4e8f-94d8-e6d90ca99de9</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:18:50.797-04:00</updated><summary>Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said Thursday it raised $65 billion in private funding that will push its valuation to $965 billion, a whopping number that makes the 5-year-old research laboratory behind the Claude chatbot one of the world's most valuable startups as it careens toward a likely Wall Street debut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patrick Mahomes takes a big step forward on his repaired knee, joining Chiefs for voluntary workouts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-practice-g81492"/><id>urn:uuid:4c36c7bd-92ab-42a3-a4a0-ffa95372309a</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:17:24.029-04:00</updated><summary>Patrick Mahomes is still targeting Week 1 for his return from a serious knee injury with the Kansas City Chiefs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kyle Busch had pneumonia for 'days to weeks,' according to his death certificate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/kyle-busch-death-certificate-f60477"/><id>urn:uuid:4568897b-1fe2-45ce-8caa-c43e8733688a</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:15:47.582-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Busch died from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after complications from bacterial pneumonia led to sepsis, his death certificate says.</summary></entry><entry><title>6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-detention-delaney-hall-hunger-strike-j63915"/><id>urn:uuid:7f1550fd-397b-4a57-976e-96213e508cc4</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:12:08.073-04:00</updated><summary>Protesters have clashed with armed federal immigration officers in front of a New Jersey detention center where advocates have asserted detainees are staging a hunger strike.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/artificial-intelligence-data-centers-taxes-tech-ohio-a37425"/><id>urn:uuid:81e6c691-91f4-4385-bf41-4d9dd7e1da75</id><updated>2026-05-28T15:07:01.519-04:00</updated><summary>Ohio is suspending a tax break that has been critical to its competition with other states to attract the massive new facilities that power and train artificial intelligence chatbots.</summary></entry><entry><title>'60 Minutes' shake-up: 'Entrepreneurial journalist' Nick Bilton named executive producer</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/60-minutes-cbs-nick-bilton-bari-weiss-mv46n550"/><id>urn:uuid:0f82aa9b-f663-48a8-96b5-9f53bd769d6b</id><updated>2026-05-28T14:59:38.266-04:00</updated><summary>Nick Bilton is the first outsider to hold the position at the venerable CBS News magazine.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/paper-mill-chemical-tank-disaster-search-f18854"/><id>urn:uuid:5144907e-53f9-416d-94e7-e24d4c6494ed</id><updated>2026-05-28T14:57:03.630-04:00</updated><summary>Crews have recovered the remains of six of nine workers who were missing after a chemical tank ruptured at at paper mill in Washington state, officials said Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs</title><author><name> The Texas Tribune</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-prisons-book-ban-synthetic-drugs-l50449"/><id>urn:uuid:18307a7e-2115-4a4a-861b-498a3f3eaa8a</id><updated>2026-05-28T14:48:52.655-04:00</updated><summary>Texas officials say the state has banned prison inmates from receiving hardback and used books to curb contraband.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bryce Harper bristles at blowback from toothbrushing technique. Just a squeeze, from tube to tongue</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/bryce-harper-phillies-toothpaste-toothbrush-s95250"/><id>urn:uuid:f22e5b23-2e0a-4721-a6ff-1075f2fd804a</id><updated>2026-05-28T14:47:13.596-04:00</updated><summary>Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique has sparked a viral sensation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hurricanes have gotten to their smothering game in moving within a win of Stanley Cup Final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canadiens-hurricanes-nhl-playoffs-e39268"/><id>urn:uuid:fceddee9-c270-4b84-b9f9-2a1f9e6c3962</id><updated>2026-05-28T14:41:52.275-04:00</updated><summary>The Carolina Hurricanes are within a win of reaching the Stanley Cup Final thanks to a smothering defensive effort in the past three games against the Montreal Canadiens.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spotlight PA, other newsrooms sue Penn State trustee leaders over 'gag policy' that silences members</title><author><name> Spotlight PA State College</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/penn-state-first-amendment-news-organizations-lawsuit-p16301"/><id>urn:uuid:606b1c3c-d863-4d5f-98b9-30138be0b863</id><updated>2026-05-28T14:32:02.619-04:00</updated><summary>Spotlight PA and two other news organizations are suing Penn State's Board of Trustees, claiming a new policy that controls what trustees can say to the public violates the First Amendment.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASCAR suspends 23XI Racing account manager accused of assaulting 77-year-old man with a golf cart</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-23xi-racing-suspension-i19926"/><id>urn:uuid:f5892d25-89dd-4a3e-b811-7fd53ca3ea24</id><updated>2026-05-28T14:28:17.855-04:00</updated><summary>NASCAR has indefinitely suspended a member of Michael Jordan's race team after she allegedly drove a golf cart into a 77-year-old man at Charlotte Motor Speedway last weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lis homers, Canady throws 4 scoreless and Texas Tech opens WCWS with 8-0 win vs. Mississippi St</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/wcws-mississippi-state-texas-tech-score-d93532"/><id>urn:uuid:eeed1e1c-5b81-444a-a6c9-92518728296c</id><updated>2026-05-28T14:21:59.768-04:00</updated><summary>Jackie Lis belted a two-run home run, NiJaree Canady pitched four scoreless innings, and Texas Tech opened the Women's College World Series with a run-rule 8-0 victory over Mississippi State.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Carson Benge shows knack for overcoming slumps</title><author><name>Laura Albanese</name><email>laura.albanese@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-carson-benge-oxwqyndw"/><id>urn:uuid:608f6ac7-94ee-413a-9a9e-2a9022de98ff</id><updated>2026-05-28T14:08:21.477-04:00</updated><summary>Along with Juan Soto, the additions of Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing are reasons to be excited about the Mets' outfield for years to come.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pigeon-navigation-magnetic-field-macrophage-liver-p70210"/><id>urn:uuid:0aba7cce-255c-48b9-b97a-354448f9eefd</id><updated>2026-05-28T14:01:15.817-04:00</updated><summary>A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home.</summary></entry><entry><title>Can AI financial advice help you retire more comfortably?</title><author><name>Allison Schrager</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/ai-financial-advice-retirement-p8s9u3o6"/><id>urn:uuid:d6719bf8-fdcd-4420-aab2-4bd5e2adc11b</id><updated>2026-05-28T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The main thing to remember is that there is no extra return without extra risk.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deer Park nail salon crash defendant Steven Schwally seemed surprised 4 people died in crash, cop says</title><author><name>Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/deer-park-salon-crash-steven-schwally-qmtizdya"/><id>urn:uuid:e216d32b-85fc-4d98-b992-71352003ba9d</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:55:10.539-04:00</updated><summary>Prosecutors have said Steven Schwally, 66, was intoxicated when he crashed into the Deer Park shop at high speed in 2024.</summary></entry><entry><title>Claude Lemieux, the feisty four-time Stanley Cup champion for Avalanche, Devils and Habs, dies at 60</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/claude-lemieux-dies-m80526"/><id>urn:uuid:6e06e81f-c5f7-4c84-aac8-20debbfd073f</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:53:43.089-04:00</updated><summary>Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux has died after taking his own life, according to authorities.</summary></entry><entry><title>As the United States turns 250, Americans still can't get enough of French luxury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/france-united-states-america-250-culture-r47953"/><id>urn:uuid:7a91c55f-37d4-4f85-8dde-1b555b477daa</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:50:19.911-04:00</updated><summary>A new exhibit called "Hidden Treasures" shines a light on the 250 year cultural dialogue between France and the U.S. through the lens of French luxury goods.</summary></entry><entry><title>Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/donald-trump-250-bill-j44154"/><id>urn:uuid:0e2647f8-82e1-40ec-ba1a-4e1c43b8c960</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:48:52.409-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirms his agency has a design for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Accused stalker Michal Pacek indicted in harassment case against Suffolk nurse, no bail granted</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/michael-pacek-indicted-suffolk-nurse-harassment-as4olohg"/><id>urn:uuid:9c114a33-82c7-4b95-9e56-b3e0abd9a41b</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:48:20.034-04:00</updated><summary>Michal Pacek pleaded not guilty to a six-count indictment, which included a felony charge of first-degree criminal contempt.</summary></entry><entry><title>A last-minute rush of NBA draft withdrawals reshapes college basketball rosters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/mens-basketball-top-25-portal-r03977"/><id>urn:uuid:56ad5a77-fd6d-4d95-8a2d-b77dd27ceb7f</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:43:56.250-04:00</updated><summary>College basketball rosters are nearly set for next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inside the financial problems that led to Martin University's closure</title><author><name> Mirror Indy</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/martin-university-finances-closure-e82459"/><id>urn:uuid:10e33a27-5ca0-45ce-a087-a6df7d853440</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:42:44.594-04:00</updated><summary>An investigation by Mirror Indy of the abrupt closure last year of Martin University in Indianapolis found that it was preceded by months of significant financial problems.</summary></entry><entry><title>LIE westbound lanes reopen after car carrier overturns about noon near Syosset</title><author><name>Ted Phillips</name><email>ted.phillips@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/car-carrier-overturns-lie-xqeb6kq0"/><id>urn:uuid:43573685-a5cc-4112-96f8-c8493dda0dd7</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:41:36.209-04:00</updated><summary>The crash around noon Thursday backed up westbound traffic for about a mile near Exit 44.</summary></entry><entry><title>No longer in big brother's shadow: Juan Manuel Cerundolo shocks Jannik Sinner at French Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/tennis-french-open-cerundolo-sinner-h32289"/><id>urn:uuid:e4436e35-26ff-4706-a672-992b0f9d2c26</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:39:50.144-04:00</updated><summary>Juan Manuel Cerundolo is making a name for himself.</summary></entry><entry><title>USPS, DHL partner in a $10 billion 'last-mile' delivery agreement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/usps-dhl-package-delivery-u53958"/><id>urn:uuid:a3378de4-17b5-473b-920c-6737c583a4a2</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:33:33.022-04:00</updated><summary>The United States Postal Service is announcing a $10 billion deal to provide "last-mile" package delivery services for DHL eCommerce, an arm of German package services provider DHL.</summary></entry><entry><title>Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/gaza-hamas-israel-netanyahu-eid-g15563"/><id>urn:uuid:61ab3d45-d12c-41a0-af68-fa1544d7736c</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:33:26.861-04:00</updated><summary>Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celebrini and Crosby score as Canada beats US to advance to semifinals of ice hockey worlds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hockey-worlds-canada-us-switzerland-t03176"/><id>urn:uuid:f8098229-8fa7-4ddf-a516-728c2e5ae347</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:31:42.189-04:00</updated><summary>Macklin Celebrini scored again and Jet Greaves stopped 34 shots as Canada beat the United States 4-0 to advance to the semifinals at the ice hockey world championship.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers place closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list with pelvic inflammation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-kenley-jansen-f73578"/><id>urn:uuid:d400d92e-3300-4a52-a7c3-c65e105df161</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:28:57.465-04:00</updated><summary>The Detroit Tigers have placed closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list with pelvic inflammation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan lawmakers revive push to legalize physician-assisted suicide</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-lawmakers-physicianassisted-suicide-h71595"/><id>urn:uuid:5003722f-e394-4237-8714-d0a3d441bef1</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:26:14.195-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carney calls for new partnership with US as Trump mulls whether to renew free trade agreement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/carney-trump-us-free-trade-economic-club-new-york-p06410"/><id>urn:uuid:ea083010-be01-4e78-a0b5-dcf3b9baf150</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:21:15.621-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling for a new partnership with the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>The police chief's sudden resignation puts Minneapolis back in tumult after years of crises</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/minneapolis-police-chief-resigns-ohara-j71980"/><id>urn:uuid:fe0e747c-06ea-40a2-b3f9-0c59a6785603</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:17:19.743-04:00</updated><summary>In a city that has staggered from crisis to crisis in recent years, the sudden resignation of police Chief Brian O'Hara is again leaving Minneapolis looking for a way forward.</summary></entry><entry><title>Girona coach Míchel Sánchez leaves after relegation amid reported links to Ajax job</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/girona-coach-sanchez-relegation-a42612"/><id>urn:uuid:f757af54-6662-4e9d-b508-c94cd672c3f3</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:12:39.823-04:00</updated><summary>The coach who led unheralded Girona to a surprise Spanish title challenge in 2024 and a Champions League debut left the club Thursday after it was relegated from the top tier.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man wanted over 3 killings apprehended after an intense search of Hawaii's Big Island</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/older-men-killed-pahoa-hawaii-suspect-search-m77205"/><id>urn:uuid:59b13034-5006-47fe-a47b-c76c66cce231</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:04:35.485-04:00</updated><summary>A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men has been apprehended after a massive search of Hawaii's Big Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tom Rock: How the Knicks' run to the NBA Finals could be a blueprint for the Jets</title><author><name>Tom Rock</name><email>tom.rock@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/tom-rock/knicks-jets-aaron-glenn-m65xtnpz"/><id>urn:uuid:e32f095c-61b0-4983-8bc6-131a7fba2aa0</id><updated>2026-05-28T13:00:06.691-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks and Jets are both in the midst of more than a half-century of trophy-less futility, but there are lessons for the Jets to learn from the Knicks' run to the NBA Finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nearly 60 years ago, Lou Lamoriello recruited Bobby Valentine to play on his baseball team. They remain friends to this day.</title><author><name>Andrew Gross</name><email>andrew.gross@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/lou-lamoriello-bobby-valentine-mets-hall-of-fame-cva5ghfp"/><id>urn:uuid:a11b4f05-9ba8-4be9-af6f-ef08ba48758b</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:55:25.772-04:00</updated><summary>Bobby Valentine goes into the Mets' Hall of Fame this weekend, and his former baseball manager, Stanley Cup-winning coach Lou Lamoriello, will be there to watch.</summary></entry><entry><title>Louisiana wins suit over Angola 'farm line' working conditions</title><author><name> Verite News</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/louisiana-prison-farm-angola-lawsuit-x55448"/><id>urn:uuid:db8315da-a9a2-419b-8ff8-cfba5182868d</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:54:53.693-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has ruled he cannot force Louisiana to fix harsh conditions for prisoners working the "farm line" at Angola.</summary></entry><entry><title>Will Kenyon Sadiq be ready for Jets training camp after hernia surgery?</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/kenyon-sadiq-hernia-surgery-vgg2aqw9"/><id>urn:uuid:bd7b2bb9-a46b-42ff-a36c-b7b83dff6798</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:54:46.610-04:00</updated><summary>Head coach Aaron Glenn says the issue was "something that he's been dealing with — and we knew about — going into his last year of college."</summary></entry><entry><title>A White Sox pope and a Cubs mayor find common ground in a private Vatican meeting</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/pope-leo-chicago-brandon-johnson-visit-vatican-d32187"/><id>urn:uuid:90a14b4c-d6b0-42be-8810-0b295940ab5a</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:53:43.356-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong White Sox fan, and gave him a Cubs hat.</summary></entry><entry><title>EU envoy seeks more vessels to secure Hormuz navigation once the war in Iran ends</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/freedom-navigation-strait-hormuz-kallas-iran-eu-w97471"/><id>urn:uuid:1f540426-5e00-4178-9249-805ae6224331</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:43:52.377-04:00</updated><summary>The European Union's foreign policy chief says securing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran war ends will require more ships.</summary></entry><entry><title>Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/freedom-250-milli-vanilli-young-mc-x39463"/><id>urn:uuid:40db0d2e-d796-4e7b-bcd0-7de367da82fa</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:39:42.330-04:00</updated><summary>Martina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores and Young MC have all announced they will not perform at "The Great American State Fair" on Washington's National Mall.</summary></entry><entry><title>PSEG power shutoffs for nonpayment jump 24% in April year over year</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/pseg-long-island-power-shutoffs-nonpayment-mujabzex"/><id>urn:uuid:eb8ad5bc-7611-415e-bc05-f9f2e72fc16d</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:35:47.715-04:00</updated><summary>Last month, 3,542 residential customers had their power shut off by the utility for nonpayment of their electric bills, compared with 2,582 for the month a year ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Joshua Henry recalls Met Gala jitters as 'Ragtime' acclaim builds toward Tony Awards</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/ragtime-joshua-henry-broadway-tonys-s25290"/><id>urn:uuid:04fa5991-add3-4480-9988-1258594403e7</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:33:59.485-04:00</updated><summary>Joshua Henry, star of "Ragtime," reflects on his Tony nomination and his Met Gala performance of "I Wanna Dance With Somebody."</summary></entry><entry><title>Google employee charged with using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/google-employee-insider-trading-polymarket-x95193"/><id>urn:uuid:7e39c56b-8d0e-445c-9498-33f8ba1c04f5</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:29:30.874-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. prosecutors slapped insider trading charges against a Google employee this week, alleging the software engineer used confidential company information to pocket more than $1.2 million on prediction market platform Polymarket.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Exclusive: Stop AAPI Hate launches a nonprofit to mobilize voters before midterms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/stop-aapi-hate-asian-american-pacific-islander-l42353"/><id>urn:uuid:cb00e9d1-5d85-4fd2-ac77-2ba65fa2086d</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:16:08.498-04:00</updated><summary>Stop AAPI Hate is an organization that rose to national prominence for its meticulous reports on anti-Asian hate incidents at the height of the pandemic.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks to give away tickets for NBA Finals games at MSG to kids through charity foundation</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/nba-finals-tickets-madison-square-garden-ao8uu4is"/><id>urn:uuid:a183df23-47e5-4040-855d-82820e5b4c63</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:10:27.161-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks will give 250 tickets per home game to youth in New York City as prices on the resale market continue to set records.</summary></entry><entry><title>More women are watching the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are many reasons why</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-women-i63035"/><id>urn:uuid:bf7016b1-ea1d-4b2e-9ad5-24af80c07574</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:09:14.891-04:00</updated><summary>Viewership is up significantly in the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs, and women are the primary driver.</summary></entry><entry><title>Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.53%, the highest level in 9 months</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/mortgage-rates-home-buying-economy-o77890"/><id>urn:uuid:5db12052-2613-4a6e-b6b0-23eb596fafb8</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:01:18.864-04:00</updated><summary>The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reaching its highest level in nine months, another setback for prospective homebuyers.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/democrats-primary-calendar-south-carolina-k68333"/><id>urn:uuid:b801687d-a6e7-48b9-9cd7-b6f637c38117</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:00:37.986-04:00</updated><summary>Other southern states are advocating for South Carolina to remain the first to vote in the Democratic presidential primaries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Your power is out? Prepare to wait a long time.</title><author><name>Mark Gongloff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/power-failures-storms-climate-change-ley6zr6t"/><id>urn:uuid:03765f7b-3ffb-4d06-8070-afe9e617d1ed</id><updated>2026-05-28T12:00:14.382-04:00</updated><summary>The length of power outages in the U.S. has doubled over the past decade.</summary></entry><entry><title>Louisiana House approves congressional redistricting to benefit Republicans. Senate to vote next</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congress-redistricting-voting-rights-louisiana-e44874"/><id>urn:uuid:2bc99e10-0217-451a-8c08-7fe38cbe7164</id><updated>2026-05-28T11:51:28.996-04:00</updated><summary>Republican lawmakers in Louisiana are poised to eliminate a majority-Black congressional district in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/bruce-springsteen-trump-music-festival-q74488"/><id>urn:uuid:4419086a-1907-4625-81ed-0ddfd91de797</id><updated>2026-05-28T11:47:23.350-04:00</updated><summary>Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a protest festival near Washington, D.C., shortly before the midterm elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Route 66: Stories from the Mother Road</title><author><name>TNS</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/route-66-qqow2wzg"/><id>urn:uuid:f5cff997-0114-40ae-99aa-44ee948eae45</id><updated>2026-05-28T11:33:23.851-04:00</updated><summary>Travelers share tales of adventure and community along the iconic Route 66.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-mexico-consulates-review-closures-immigration-w78939"/><id>urn:uuid:c6010053-936f-4bf4-95dd-b28562094305</id><updated>2026-05-28T11:29:11.126-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration's review of Mexico's 53 U.S. consulates has stoked worries among Mexicans in the U.S. that some could be shuttered, making it harder for them to access important services.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil star Neymar injured and unlikely to be fit for first game at World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/neymar-brazil-world-cup-n67108"/><id>urn:uuid:ca2ceaf3-d8b9-4165-aa13-341e21592718</id><updated>2026-05-28T11:17:52.205-04:00</updated><summary>Picking injury-prone Neymar in Brazil's World Cup squad seemed a risk and so it has proved just 10 days later.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. John's Dillon Mitchell works out for Golden State ahead of NBA Draft</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/dillon-mitchell-golden-state-nwqhtzmk"/><id>urn:uuid:182fdd66-5122-4440-9924-177db4e1481f</id><updated>2026-05-28T11:07:32.373-04:00</updated><summary>It was the sixth NBA team he worked out for ahead of the NBA Draft next month</summary></entry><entry><title>Iceland stopover: Places to visit and travel tips</title><author><name>TNS</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/iceland-stopover-tourism-guide-badsjoy3"/><id>urn:uuid:074a4ddf-9bf4-4136-b6bd-96857cfee613</id><updated>2026-05-28T11:02:02.229-04:00</updated><summary>Plan your Iceland stopover featuring must-see sights like the Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle and Reykjavík's vibrant culture.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teenager Moïse Kouamé delights home crowd by reaching French Open third round</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-kouame-teenager-u53646"/><id>urn:uuid:c02d595a-05fb-440a-a7fc-5d50b61fb077</id><updated>2026-05-28T10:59:56.736-04:00</updated><summary>French teenager Moïse Kouamé has thrilled home fans by reaching the third round of the French Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Latvian parliament approves new government after previous leader's coalition collapsed over drones</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/latvia-new-government-kulbergs-parliament-k19717"/><id>urn:uuid:db1629ba-f2df-4051-8c2c-777f117162a0</id><updated>2026-05-28T10:52:10.249-04:00</updated><summary>Latvian lawmakers have approved a new coalition government that will lead the European Union and NATO member country in the coming months.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's DOJ sues 4 Democratic-run states over denying undercover license plates for federal agents</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/justice-department-lawsuit-states-undercover-license-plates-b95323"/><id>urn:uuid:57e46489-7015-488f-ace5-749e20f29e50</id><updated>2026-05-28T10:46:01.839-04:00</updated><summary>State officials are defending their policies of limiting the issuance undercover license plates to federal immigration authorities after President Donald Trump's administration sued them over the matter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blakeman gains access to matching funds program after appeals court win</title><author><name>Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/blakeman-hochul-matching-dd96ftgf"/><id>urn:uuid:49d615d1-a7ee-4143-823c-455d812709d4</id><updated>2026-05-28T10:31:34.922-04:00</updated><summary>The Nassau County executive said he was "very gratified and very happy" with the decision.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drones hit 3 'shadow fleet' oil tankers off Turkey's Black Sea coast</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-drones-shadow-fleet-black-sea-oil-m47309"/><id>urn:uuid:24f07e1b-de24-4041-becf-a00d24b56379</id><updated>2026-05-28T10:30:47.773-04:00</updated><summary>Three oil tankers were attacked by drones Thursday off Turkey's Black Sea coast, according to a shipping agency.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan Gov. Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028 then backtracks hours later</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/whitmer-president-michigan-governor-democrats-2028-b82926"/><id>urn:uuid:de3714d8-4fdd-48d7-a514-9786c56993f8</id><updated>2026-05-28T10:25:28.247-04:00</updated><summary>Democrat Gretchen Whitmer has backtracked on an earlier comment about running for president in 2028, saying she has "nothing to announce."</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-death-penalty-racial-discrimination-h70907"/><id>urn:uuid:3cb1e45c-4660-4585-84d6-d10cd3102a36</id><updated>2026-05-28T10:20:17.798-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ballon d'Or awards for world's best soccer players in 2026 moves from Paris to London</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/ballon-dor-paris-london-kane-dembele-r14915"/><id>urn:uuid:2233f720-6f21-471d-9219-879a4fbc78ab</id><updated>2026-05-28T10:10:28.066-04:00</updated><summary>The Ballon d'Or ceremony to crown the best men's and women's players in soccer is moving from its traditional Paris home to London in October.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scenic cycling trails on Long Island for a summer bike ride</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/2026-biking-trails-paths-cycling-guide-long-island-y4je3tmz"/><id>urn:uuid:d6a14945-7598-4bda-8f30-e410a30b8799</id><updated>2026-05-28T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore the Island on two wheels on these picturesque paths, including Belmont Lake State Park, Jones Beach Bikeway and Cathedral Pines County Park.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants offseason roster analysis, Part 1: The offense</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-roster-analysis-offense-special-teams-ef5xj3qg"/><id>urn:uuid:6ac765fc-236d-457d-8fd8-7d65133d032b</id><updated>2026-05-28T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at the Giants' revamped offense as training camp approaches in July.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barcelona close to signing England forward Anthony Gordon, AP source says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/anthony-gordon-barcelona-newcastle-transfer-england-g17598"/><id>urn:uuid:8df87d27-33e3-4a43-b387-09c5204c6c33</id><updated>2026-05-28T09:57:21.014-04:00</updated><summary>A person with knowledge of the deal tells the Associated Press that England forward Anthony Gordon is set to arrive at Barcelona for a medical exam ahead of his anticipated signing.</summary></entry><entry><title>French Open stunner: No. 1 Jannik Sinner struggles with dizziness during heat wave in 2nd-round loss</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/jannik-sinner-french-open-heat-c56137"/><id>urn:uuid:0d42e671-d562-4c90-a3e0-81e76359e0f3</id><updated>2026-05-28T09:52:03.016-04:00</updated><summary>Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is out in the French Open second round.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Yemen President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, who governed mostly from exile, dies at 80</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/yemen-expresident-abdrabbuh-mansour-hadi-died-w66112"/><id>urn:uuid:f6d6b8d6-63a9-41d9-a260-179068afe346</id><updated>2026-05-28T09:49:31.744-04:00</updated><summary>Yemen's former President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has died at 80.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jets offseason roster analysis, Part 2: The defense</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jets-roster-analysis-defense-c89zvbo4"/><id>urn:uuid:79445a18-eba0-4d6f-9161-76d2acc542f2</id><updated>2026-05-28T09:45:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at the Jets' remade roster as training camp approaches in July.</summary></entry><entry><title>El-Sayed goes on offense as Michigan Democrats clash in Senate debate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/michigan-senate-debate-democrats-mcmorrow-elsayed-stevens-o43014"/><id>urn:uuid:86053def-7751-415b-ae75-dcddf87c9683</id><updated>2026-05-28T09:40:16.095-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan Democrats have turned their first statewide televised Senate debate into a fiery clash, exposing the party's deep divide over how to rebuild after its 2024 losses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Florida to pay new football coach Jon Sumrall's assistants a combined $11.2 million in 2026</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/florida-assistant-coaches-salaries-a18080"/><id>urn:uuid:1c7084ae-50c4-4e40-9ac8-2ead6daacd28</id><updated>2026-05-28T09:26:43.262-04:00</updated><summary>Florida coach Jon Sumrall's assistants will make a combined $11.2 million in 2026.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about Code Noir, a shocking French law that oversaw the slavery of 1.4 million Africans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/what-to-know-code-noir-slavery-france-j25044"/><id>urn:uuid:9dc956db-94d4-4d73-a21e-65e4cca45305</id><updated>2026-05-28T09:21:20.581-04:00</updated><summary>France's lower house has voted finally to scrub a foundational slavery-era edict from French law.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gio Reyna and Joe Scally bring a close bond forged in Germany to US World Cup roster</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/gio-reyna-scally-usmnt-world-cup-x29463"/><id>urn:uuid:a3876d37-74b7-4a41-b20d-04bdf0a84df3</id><updated>2026-05-28T09:10:37.387-04:00</updated><summary>How far can the power of friendship get you at the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-aid-bunia-who-tedros-p54721"/><id>urn:uuid:8e5725b9-04b1-4d8d-a035-ba88b5dfac15</id><updated>2026-05-28T09:08:24.910-04:00</updated><summary>Aid supplies have been rushed in to the center of Congo's Ebola outbreak where medical workers are struggling with equipment shortages, distrustful locals and armed groups.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/justice-department-trump-carroll-columnist-r75425"/><id>urn:uuid:99de6beb-9a55-44b9-8ab5-90537de72389</id><updated>2026-05-28T09:02:24.179-04:00</updated><summary>The top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies that his office has opened an investigation into E.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Hempstead hires a comptroller — filling a nearly 3-year vacancy</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/north-hempstead-comptroller-vacancy-aovy7ato"/><id>urn:uuid:4be008bb-ff43-4b6c-aa28-7fc508b5061c</id><updated>2026-05-28T09:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The job was last filled in August 2023.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/work-music-432-hertz-grounded-focus-j06406"/><id>urn:uuid:92d14858-3746-4a87-a61e-ebf93ce54f0b</id><updated>2026-05-28T08:51:06.301-04:00</updated><summary>Music recorded in 432 hertz is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat in French Open second round</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/jannik-sinner-heat-french-open-e45084"/><id>urn:uuid:9efb490b-e896-4c1e-9d91-5c1ed427e882</id><updated>2026-05-28T08:46:54.080-04:00</updated><summary>Top-ranked Jannik Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat during his second-round match at the French Open against 56th-ranked Argentine opponent Juan Manuel Cerundolo.</summary></entry><entry><title>US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/unemployment-benefits-jobless-claims-layoffs-labor-x07555"/><id>urn:uuid:b43fa693-9fc6-4f0b-ae93-40be8928e37a</id><updated>2026-05-28T08:42:05.775-04:00</updated><summary>More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/economy-inflation-tariffs-gasoline-consumer-spending-b70071"/><id>urn:uuid:657be8b2-3b9d-428b-954e-f36284a83bf4</id><updated>2026-05-28T08:39:36.566-04:00</updated><summary>A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americans' finances.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cesar Albarracin Guncay, Sag Harbor 6th grader, dies on class rafting trip in Poconos</title><author><name>Alek Lewis and John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/sag-harbor-raft-fatal-dz8vwfoz"/><id>urn:uuid:669ba2eb-d662-4ec3-a268-f8625acf2353</id><updated>2026-05-28T08:29:29.067-04:00</updated><summary>The boy, 12, was on the Lehigh River in Pennsylvania.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/president-donald-trump-w02876"/><id>urn:uuid:941d4597-78dc-45b9-8c3d-f4d99a7a5d74</id><updated>2026-05-28T08:13:21.749-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start talks on Iran's nuclear program.</summary></entry><entry><title>A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/blue-micromoon-supermoon-astronomy-r82733"/><id>urn:uuid:1b81c66b-23ae-414e-8023-193330afa8b5</id><updated>2026-05-28T08:03:46.243-04:00</updated><summary>Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Conan O'Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/harvard-graduation-conan-obrien-x43594"/><id>urn:uuid:5a9e9b64-05d9-41b2-adb1-c64b58a79d22</id><updated>2026-05-28T08:01:18.851-04:00</updated><summary>Harvard graduates heard from comedian and television host Conan O'Brien at their commencement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste withdraw from French Open women's doubles</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-venus-williams-baptiste-doubles-o76081"/><id>urn:uuid:cfde9d7a-cf4b-448a-8ec3-bf2389cf1eb9</id><updated>2026-05-28T07:59:09.489-04:00</updated><summary>Venus Williams will not play in the women's doubles at the French Open alongside Hailey Baptiste.</summary></entry><entry><title>Caesars Entertainment, a Las Vegas Strip icon, is sold for nearly $6 billion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/caesars-las-vegas-reno-entertainment-gambling-fertitta-w99961"/><id>urn:uuid:1fe6ccf2-cd5a-4ebe-b8d1-7dfb31cf29a1</id><updated>2026-05-28T07:59:02.510-04:00</updated><summary>Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.</summary></entry><entry><title>Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There's no immediate effect on the midterms</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-elections-mail-voting-executive-order-w98242"/><id>urn:uuid:a6a83b93-749e-4333-89b6-3bf0468ea184</id><updated>2026-05-28T07:55:15.404-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge is declining to halt President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to create a national list of eligible voters and limit mail voting.</summary></entry><entry><title>Netanyahu aide to be charged with leaking secret information with intent to harm state security</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-netanyahu-urich-scandal-hamas-qatar-s35452"/><id>urn:uuid:d9efd492-7d5c-46d8-8985-6c8d3d996308</id><updated>2026-05-28T07:53:05.110-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's attorney general says a close adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face criminal prosecution for leaking secret information to a German newspaper with the intent of harming the country's security.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scotland coach Steve Clarke extends contract to 2030 World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-scotland-coach-clarke-f59169"/><id>urn:uuid:eeb66f4a-7507-4673-9898-622117dfd610</id><updated>2026-05-28T07:49:26.982-04:00</updated><summary>Scotland coach Steve Clarke has signed a new contract before the World Cup that could extend his tenure to a record 11 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking gains</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sicilian-mafia-money-laundering-denaro-fugitive-j57679"/><id>urn:uuid:840d6810-13ba-4320-a56e-88445f95c293</id><updated>2026-05-28T07:15:26.089-04:00</updated><summary>Italian authorities have seized over $232 million in assets linked to the late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro's drug trafficking network.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say</title><author><name>The Washington Post</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/ozempic-brain-scientists-e6goya08"/><id>urn:uuid:c30d4d5d-7c4b-4f0a-a7d9-6c1400ae1432</id><updated>2026-05-28T07:13:11.622-04:00</updated><summary>"We didn't expect to see this effect, and we really don't know what it means."</summary></entry><entry><title>Republicans' recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/republicans-agenda-trump-government-funding-defense-reconciliation-r33028"/><id>urn:uuid:70f29488-9532-4327-85f2-0e660ce607a4</id><updated>2026-05-28T07:04:23.744-04:00</updated><summary>Republicans' stumble on an immigration funding bill is raising questions about other parts of their legislative agenda.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/temu-european-union-brussels-ecommerce-digital-b70157"/><id>urn:uuid:8c304d6e-7714-414f-ace4-1557d08c636b</id><updated>2026-05-28T06:07:49.227-04:00</updated><summary>European Union regulators have fined Chinese online retailer Temu for failing to protect consumers from illegal products.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his mom and gets a second chance at family</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chile-adoption-illegal-reunite-pinochet-r69547"/><id>urn:uuid:8be5fcbe-f96f-4475-93b9-196de30bbf6e</id><updated>2026-05-28T06:07:46.044-04:00</updated><summary>For the first time since he was an infant, Kyle Adler boarded a plane in February to meet his birth mother.</summary></entry><entry><title>Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/humanoids-japan-technology-robotics-machines-honda-c86028"/><id>urn:uuid:9ac2a528-d355-4a1f-a98c-b8ca06e311b3</id><updated>2026-05-28T06:01:56.657-04:00</updated><summary>The Humanoids Summit Tokyo showcases advanced robotics, highlighting China's growing influence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Aguirre's early Mexico camp revives a 1986-style grind for a home World Cup push</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/javier-aguirre-mexico-world-cup-u36938"/><id>urn:uuid:c354f8ac-6351-4b16-96e5-3946b7a84ef5</id><updated>2026-05-28T06:00:41.114-04:00</updated><summary>Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is using a strategy from his playing days to prepare for the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gamification and memes lure young people to sports wagering apps, prediction markets</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/sports-betting-prediction-markets-memes-gamification-g68953"/><id>urn:uuid:65714864-20ca-4aa7-a9d7-0fdb9b71e2b3</id><updated>2026-05-28T06:00:24.382-04:00</updated><summary>Some sports wagering platforms, as well as popular prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket, are touting their availability to users starting at 18 despite most U.S. states restricting gambling to 21 and older.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-drones-missiles-sweden-q77346"/><id>urn:uuid:69e1c89e-f16f-4ceb-adca-578429e9b1b9</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:53:39.735-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Naomi Osaka's latest French Open fashion ensemble includes an ivory train and gold jacket</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/naomi-osaka-french-open-fashion-o36622"/><id>urn:uuid:7a14d07f-0e59-411f-bcaa-e996116a2804</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:53:33.842-04:00</updated><summary>Naomi Osaka keeps bringing the fashion in Paris.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thai court acquits a progressive political leader on charges of royal defamation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/thailand-lese-mejeste-thanathorn-covid-vaccine-king-f99409"/><id>urn:uuid:dd3c7b11-a747-45fa-a8ac-f152ef7c619b</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:44:08.499-04:00</updated><summary>A Thai court has acquitted the leader of the Progressive Movement, of defaming the king and violating online laws.</summary></entry><entry><title>Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in what authorities call an 'act of terror'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/switzerland-winterthur-station-police-operation-c11820"/><id>urn:uuid:6cb4bb0d-4d82-4732-a074-76e20fa546ed</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:18:31.922-04:00</updated><summary>A man has stabbed and wounded three people at the train station in the Swiss city of Winterthur before being arrested.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oliver Glasner's future unclear after signing off with a trophy as Crystal Palace coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/oliver-glasner-crystal-palace-t18495"/><id>urn:uuid:280a1ec9-df2e-4f37-a3b1-0e8c093b0b7c</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:04:59.682-04:00</updated><summary>After winning Crystal Palace's first European trophy in his final game as coach, Oliver Glasner needs to address the issue of his future after avoiding it all season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stony Brook Children's Hospital invests $55 million to expand pediatric emergency department</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/stony-brook-childrens-hospital-pediatric-emergency-department-aw8udkev"/><id>urn:uuid:68119022-350b-4e49-9ffb-7312c8913cd4</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Construction on the new department is expected to be completed in 2029.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Bristal Assisted Living facility in Westbury is Ventas' latest acquisition of Long Island senior housing</title><author><name>James T. Madore</name><email>james.madore@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/the-bristal-assisted-living-westbury-ventas-b2k-hwd967vm"/><id>urn:uuid:0bae5e2a-e6e4-4724-ad91-210d67527220</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The sale is Chicago-based Ventas' latest acquisition of senior housing properties on Long Island as the aging population boosts demand for assisted living apartments.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pushing to rev up local economy, Suffolk legislator proposes nonprofit finance vehicle</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-finance-corporation-lb9wdy2y"/><id>urn:uuid:1f785fe5-803b-4c3f-a7d2-1a46f7466816</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The corporation would largely help underserved communities in Suffolk.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Ice Cream Tour returns for 16th year</title><author><name>Erica Marcus</name><email>erica.marcus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/long-island-ice-cream-tour-mri8ogwd"/><id>urn:uuid:eca157b3-56be-44b9-b63b-3dc2421ab133</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Pick one of three daylong itineraries — or sign up for all of them.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bay Shore security guard honored for saving choking student</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/meredith-wendt-bay-shore-quf9e618"/><id>urn:uuid:bc1a1b2d-9e7b-4fb6-8668-b5303f62a549</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"It was like fight or fight; I just knew what to do and my instincts kicked in," she said.</summary></entry><entry><title>NY's first case of tick-borne Bourbon virus confirmed on Long Island</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/bourbon-disease-tick-k84ztt79"/><id>urn:uuid:668e6153-27b8-4233-b912-5d7ca31813e6</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"We are just seeing the tip of the iceberg," said one Stony Brook doctor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks' NBA Finals appearances: A look at their previous 8 trips</title><author><name>Mike Rose</name><email>michael.rose@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-nba-finals-snhnvkdq"/><id>urn:uuid:374f7333-6638-456b-80e9-a0802568ecfd</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Did you know that former championship-winning Knicks coach Red Holzman was on the team that beat them in 1951?</summary></entry><entry><title>NASA studies historic lunar module simulator on Long Island to help design future Artemis spacecraft</title><author><name>Bart Jones</name><email>bart.jones@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/lunar-module-cradle-of-aviation-museum-ykm08gsr"/><id>urn:uuid:40e845e3-18ed-4a11-a870-1e93b2272845</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Experts studied the Uniondale museum's lunar module simulator that once trained Apollo astronauts who went to the moon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island wineries: Live music schedule for summer 2026</title><author><name>Gina Tabarus</name><email>gtabarus@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/long-island-getaways/music-schedule-wineries-hmxvjnoj"/><id>urn:uuid:e957a694-9d38-4962-82fa-a11b5422596e</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Pair your glass of rosé with live music this season as some Long Island wineries are hosting indoor and outdoor entertainment.</summary></entry><entry><title>How a renowned expert in human remains joined the Long Island serial killer case</title><author><name>Anthony M. DeStefano</name><email>tony.destefano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-rex-heuermann-forensic-anthropologist-bradley-adams-ktox30im"/><id>urn:uuid:b30f63cc-c6ba-4113-8a7d-ecba45c78897</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Bradley Adams was a top NYC forensic anthropologist when he got a call from Suffolk detectives looking for a missing woman in 2010.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ruiko Moritsugu, retired medical library clerk from Garden City, dies at 92</title><author><name>Frank Lovece</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/ruiko-moritsugu-obituary-flwmr80t"/><id>urn:uuid:4bc9725b-f42d-479d-a597-b5e0789764f0</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Ruiko Moritsugu retired in 2015 after working for 26 years as a clerk at the Winthrop University Hospital medical library in Mineola. She was the wife of longtime Newsday editor Henry Moritsugu.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inside Long Island's most competitive housing markets, and why their homes typically sell above market price</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/long-island-most-competitive-t047nzvc"/><id>urn:uuid:7509cf3c-de43-4189-b07d-41041fc7a6c8</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Four of the five most competitive communities are clustered together in the middle of the Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>For Long Island Knicks fans under 30, this NBA Finals run just means more</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-fans-nba-finals-d2ifm1pk"/><id>urn:uuid:5cfa9e6f-22b6-4433-8062-4d605e9d2aa0</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>They missed the team that went to the 1999 NBA Finals and sat through two decades of losing.</summary></entry><entry><title>DEC investigating report of invasive northern snakehead fish in Suffolk's Lily Pond</title><author><name>Tiffany Cusaac-Smith</name><email>tiffany.cusaac-smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/northern-snakehead-fish-xgihnamv"/><id>urn:uuid:baa6273c-1cfe-4df1-aeaa-0104218c7e5c</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>It would be the first time the northern snakehead, which can live outside water for days, was found on Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>26 Long Island students win big at New York State History Day</title><author><name>Michael R. Ebert</name><email>michael.ebert@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/new-york-state-history-day-crau78zg"/><id>urn:uuid:ab070b53-80e5-46d5-957d-89dffe6c81d4</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The winning projects were among hundreds of submissions in this year's New York State History Day competition held last month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Three animal shelters in Nassau land $790,000 in grants</title><author><name>Ted Phillips</name><email>ted.phillips@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-animal-shelters-grants-ttov24ub"/><id>urn:uuid:4aca255d-d6ce-4e00-8e7c-179eaa4e5f7d</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The awards include $500,000 for the Town of Hempstead; $200,000 for North Hempstead; and $90,535 for Glen Cove.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meet Rockville Centre's Lavert Henderson-Hobbs, a Knicks superfan since the 1970s</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-lavert-henderson-hobbs-blmhlzwz"/><id>urn:uuid:683d90a5-bb72-4c1c-9d66-b319a93d4512</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"I was a young kid in 1973, yelling and jumping in the air," the Rockville Centre resident told Newsday. "I know what it's like to win."</summary></entry><entry><title>Albany should act to streamline home building permits</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/building-permits-long-island-svhakmys"/><id>urn:uuid:d6fc0194-f827-4afc-8cdf-f30594a5f1b9</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Online permitting is a must.</summary></entry><entry><title>Actor Gary Sinise bonds with Wantagh High School over teaching kids 9/11 history</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/gary-sinise-9-11-history-wantagh-high-school-vrw39zh1"/><id>urn:uuid:73ef6706-0dc8-4544-aeb6-1093356b7978</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Actor Gary Sinise brought Wantagh High School students to the 9/11 museum and is helping to build a Sept. 11 monument in front of the school.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Decency' in beaches, parks, affordable rentals, kids' birthday parties</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/public-decency-affordable-rentals-kids-birthday-parties-b42m6w6r"/><id>urn:uuid:8bfe03c1-de57-4422-be1f-80271d8669c6</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tale of 2 LI energy projects: Gas pipeline advances, power line lacks key fed OK</title><author><name>Mark Harrington</name><email>mark.harrington@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/northeast-supply-enhancement-propel-energy-gas-xhohulv9"/><id>urn:uuid:280c3763-6de7-4145-841e-de8b8ece24c0</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The juxtaposition of these energy project fortunes in just the past year reflects a drastic shifting of priorities by the federal government.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks' Jalen Brunson is already considered among the franchise greats, just imagine if he wins an NBA title</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-hiba7u3t"/><id>urn:uuid:e69dce5f-4dfa-493d-819a-99883897c8e9</id><updated>2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"It's something I haven't really put into perspective and thought about it because as I said before we're still writing our story," Jalen Brunson said.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-korea-china-dissident-boat-flee-b34308"/><id>urn:uuid:855148a2-5d3e-4358-bd59-e6b5c2102793</id><updated>2026-05-28T04:53:35.058-04:00</updated><summary>A Chinese human rights activist is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape from his country by a rubber boat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israel's killing of another 2 Hamas leaders is unlikely to break Gaza deadlock. Here's why.</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-iran-gaza-hamas-targeted-killings-a16901"/><id>urn:uuid:fc6fca32-78d2-4323-972e-f35046e4d0e9</id><updated>2026-05-28T04:48:43.758-04:00</updated><summary>Over the past two weeks, Israel's military has killed both the leader of Hamas' military wing and his replacement — the latest in a long string of targeted killings aimed at senior militants.</summary></entry><entry><title>Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/hepatitis-b-liver-virus-cure-bepirovirsen-gsk-x14230"/><id>urn:uuid:e716757d-0014-4ca4-993e-656ba9a4a8a8</id><updated>2026-05-28T04:30:28.456-04:00</updated><summary>New research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous liver virus.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-airstrikes-tyre-washington-talks-a93234"/><id>urn:uuid:c48fa941-29b0-460f-9b92-91a5f5816f31</id><updated>2026-05-28T03:47:24.394-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's military says that the air force has carried out an airstrike on a southern suburb of Lebanon's capital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Under President Milei's austerity, disabled Argentines risk losing essential services</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/argentina-javier-milei-trump-disabilities-austerity-v93377"/><id>urn:uuid:19aca247-9b64-4cd8-9549-f34f7c02a1e8</id><updated>2026-05-28T03:19:22.608-04:00</updated><summary>President Javier Milei of Argentina has cut funding for therapy programs for people with disabilities, affecting an estimated 5 million people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paris Saint-Germain on the brink of greatness in the Champions League</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/champions-league-final-psg-arsenal-l35520"/><id>urn:uuid:b388e513-57a0-4331-9934-1a0eee971943</id><updated>2026-05-28T03:08:19.710-04:00</updated><summary>The Champions League trophy is at stake in the final at Budapest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australia launches record $1.4B lawsuit against 3M over 'forever chemicals' at defense bases</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-contamination-3m-pfas-foam-v50678"/><id>urn:uuid:1c1d8175-e43b-422f-b17f-b1a456f907ab</id><updated>2026-05-28T03:07:34.644-04:00</updated><summary>Australia is suing the U.S. company 3M for over $1.4 billion due to contamination from "forever chemicals" in firefighting foam at defense bases.</summary></entry><entry><title>In a tourist-friendly move, China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/china-tencent-paypal-tourists-economy-f52315"/><id>urn:uuid:1d138597-93dd-4c03-b48a-8b2e0a5053ba</id><updated>2026-05-28T01:30:43.723-04:00</updated><summary>Tencent says users of PayPal will be able to make payments in China using QR codes through WeChat Pay's extensive merchant network, in a tourism friendly move.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australian woman held in custody on charges of traveling to Syria to join Islamic State group</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/islamic-state-group-australia-woman-charged-terrorism-y42664"/><id>urn:uuid:ec2f1163-7687-481d-9b37-396da3760465</id><updated>2026-05-28T01:21:21.648-04:00</updated><summary>An Australian mother of four has been held in custody after she appeared in a court charged with traveling to Syria and joining the Islamic State group.</summary></entry><entry><title>France's parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-slavery-law-code-noir-repeal-t30157"/><id>urn:uuid:2155999a-6a65-486f-a104-ea8e80b05529</id><updated>2026-05-28T01:14:12.241-04:00</updated><summary>French lawmakers have voted to repeal a 17th-century law that governed enslaved people in France's colonies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/asylum-seekers-deported-africa-a08443"/><id>urn:uuid:a4fec49e-aad9-4f97-8538-a2e8a840ee5f</id><updated>2026-05-28T01:09:39.475-04:00</updated><summary>Under an opaque $7.5 million deal with the Trump administration, Equatorial Guinea's all-powerful president has turned a hotel owned by his family into a prison for asylum seekers deported from the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/austria-court-taylor-swift-concerts-plot-verdict-q54154"/><id>urn:uuid:6f1991fa-0bcb-4a65-8144-ceca6f6146ae</id><updated>2026-05-28T01:06:29.278-04:00</updated><summary>An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fire rips through a dormitory at a girls' school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kenya-school-fire-l91843"/><id>urn:uuid:9d911ccf-66c1-4f5e-9b36-a70c3fd1f70e</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:56:28.137-04:00</updated><summary>A fire has devastated a girls' boarding school in central Kenya, killing at least 16 students and injuring many more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohtani sparks Dodgers with a leadoff homer, leads 7 hitless innings in 4-1 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-dodgers-score-l31358"/><id>urn:uuid:107f9929-b725-4b0f-bcb1-aafa9de2ebb2</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:47:23.914-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani homered and combined with two other pitchers for seven hitless innings in the Dodgers' 4-1 win over the Rockies.</summary></entry><entry><title>California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-democrats-governor-election-becerra-steyer-newsom-x40927"/><id>urn:uuid:86c88026-0e2b-4739-a651-8de7e3607b1a</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:34:27.178-04:00</updated><summary>The crowded race for California governor still has no clear front-runner with only days left for voters to decide which two candidates to advance to the general election in November.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yordan Alvarez is on a heater with consecutive 2-homer nights to put the Houston slugger at 20</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-yordan-alvarez-homers-o93743"/><id>urn:uuid:a518ca7b-c244-432e-8f25-d9b0e40b816a</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:32:32.218-04:00</updated><summary>Yordan Alvarez was expecting to take a strike with a 3-0 count and the score tied in the eighth inning for the Houston Astros against the Texas Rangers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Austin has 18 points and 13 rebounds as Mystics beat Storm 78-64</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/mystics-storm-score-d36951"/><id>urn:uuid:d191de05-5f90-4a6b-9b22-e500093e058f</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:31:38.002-04:00</updated><summary>Shakira Austin had 18 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, Michaela Onyenwere made her season debut and finished with 14 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 78-64.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leite scores 20 and the Fire win third straight with 71-61 victory over the Sun</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sun-fire-score-r29227"/><id>urn:uuid:65b56c7c-990d-43d1-9d8e-9014ab0a1ed5</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:29:20.487-04:00</updated><summary>Carla Leite scored 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire won their third straight game with a 71-61 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Colombians will vote Sunday in a high-stakes test of President Gustavo Petro's agenda</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-president-election-petro-cepeda-espriella-valencia-w81133"/><id>urn:uuid:f1dc6127-a2af-4391-a07e-521c7f88f2f8</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:15:51.581-04:00</updated><summary>Colombia is set to elect a new president and vice president in a vote Sunday seen as a referendum on President Gustavo Petro's policies.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Minneapolis immigration crackdown ended months ago. For these little kids, trauma remains</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-ice-kids-mental-health-schools-i95115"/><id>urn:uuid:037776c5-c9b3-4957-95a3-092252f8b907</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:09:02.379-04:00</updated><summary>A therapy dog named Sage is helping children at Valley View Elementary outside Minneapolis cope with trauma from the immigration crackdown.</summary></entry><entry><title>Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-hamas-gaza-trump-indonesia-stabilization-force-u28211"/><id>urn:uuid:d831534b-5dc0-4a17-8e37-558171a7bfa3</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:06:55.301-04:00</updated><summary>An international stabilization force promised for Gaza has yet to materialize three months after it was announced at an event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump.</summary></entry><entry><title>Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/climate-change-warming-heat-wave-record-future-f08657"/><id>urn:uuid:f88164ae-fa8f-452a-b741-62d8d5eab23c</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:06:46.202-04:00</updated><summary>A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil is set to join other Latin American countries with a 40-hour, 5-day workweek</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-workweek-40-hours-lula-n00835"/><id>urn:uuid:47c2af06-3dee-4170-84c6-ec6aed83534e</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:04:39.907-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil was set to join other Latin American countries that have shortened working hours as the lower house approved a constitutional amendment establishing a 40-hour, five-day workweek.</summary></entry><entry><title>'Shoot me up with a big one': A timeline of the last days of Matthew Perry</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/matthew-perry-death-timeline-assistant-ketamine-j84169"/><id>urn:uuid:e7179bcf-fc7d-4ce7-9e4b-a828561d8c1d</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:02:55.734-04:00</updated><summary>The prosecution of five people in the drug death of actor Matthew Perry ended Wednesday with the sentencing of the personal assistant of the "Friends" star.</summary></entry><entry><title>About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/uninsured-americans-healthcare-trump-cdc-nchs-f48180"/><id>urn:uuid:082c26c9-5804-4eae-a3d5-ce3f3341c157</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:02:25.779-04:00</updated><summary>The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.</summary></entry><entry><title>One Tech Tip: Your next job interview could be with an AI bot</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ai-artificial-intelligence-employment-job-career-h95189"/><id>urn:uuid:063c2a79-f734-446e-98cf-09e0360b20dd</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:01:27.514-04:00</updated><summary>Applying for a new job.</summary></entry><entry><title>7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan's relatives say they learned of her alleged torture death via text message</title><author><name>Grant Parpan</name><email>grant.parpan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/7-year-old-death-jordynn-duncan-murder-charge-emily-kelly-ahymrlbw"/><id>urn:uuid:f67ac40c-b345-4d88-b9bf-0c8993ecb4d5</id><updated>2026-05-28T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Emily Kelly, 50, of Bayport, is facing a second-degree murder charge for the alleged abuse that led to Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Dec. 29.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rockies break up Dodgers' combined no-hit bid with single off Tanner Scott in 8th</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-no-hitter-w25975"/><id>urn:uuid:227d57cc-a4b6-4179-a44b-424140373d14</id><updated>2026-05-27T23:59:48.018-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, along with Will Klein and Tanner Scott, had their combined no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies broken up in the eighth inning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Everett beats Kelowna 4-0 to set up Memorial Cup semifinal against Chicoutimi</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/memorial-cup-hockey-everett-kelowna-r83640"/><id>urn:uuid:6db36c72-1477-4b37-9c4e-4f22cd0007a3</id><updated>2026-05-27T23:59:31.166-04:00</updated><summary>Defensemen Kayd Ruedig and Jaxon Pisani scored in a 25-second span in the first period and the Everett Silvertips beat the host Kelowna Rockets 4-0 on Wednesday night in the Memorial Cup to advance to face Chicoutimi in the semifinal.</summary></entry><entry><title>Courtney Williams scores 25, Natasha Howard adds 22 and the Lynx beat the Dream 96-81</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/dream-lynx-score-v73279"/><id>urn:uuid:2463bf9b-38b7-4541-93c0-29d77f2bdf90</id><updated>2026-05-27T23:41:03.200-04:00</updated><summary>Courtney Williams had 25 points and seven assists, Natasha Howard added 22 points and eight rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 96-81.</summary></entry><entry><title>Japan woos Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-philippines-china-marcos-takaichi-defense-j15792"/><id>urn:uuid:21e2d51d-bd41-46e8-9a0c-078a971b6341</id><updated>2026-05-27T23:40:46.465-04:00</updated><summary>Japan is treating Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with exceptional hospitality on his four-day state visit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wall Street pushes to more records as profits keep piling up for US companies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-inflation-s43835"/><id>urn:uuid:ea428a5c-3903-4899-b860-175c523d7da2</id><updated>2026-05-27T23:27:04.052-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. stocks pushed to more records as profits keep piling up for companies like Dollar Tree, Snowflake and Hormel Foods.</summary></entry><entry><title>US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-us-war-oil-may-28-2026-x97009"/><id>urn:uuid:ba4c5652-4841-4336-9292-9f2a09421949</id><updated>2026-05-27T23:26:23.994-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran's nuclear program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/texas-senate-talarico-paxton-political-corruption-l16753"/><id>urn:uuid:80a6c51e-7fbf-476f-9d9f-c59da6abd941</id><updated>2026-05-27T23:15:00.908-04:00</updated><summary>Texas Democrat James Talarico has launched his general election campaign for the U.S. Senate.</summary></entry><entry><title>Center Moriches baseball's Alex Foster, Richie Roberts pitch Red Devils to Suffolk Class B baseball title</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/suffolk-class-b-baseball-final-game-2-babylon-vs-center-moriches-gbv8qp4y"/><id>urn:uuid:28a8e530-4e2e-4cb5-a848-c3ffe26c9e48</id><updated>2026-05-27T23:09:54.373-04:00</updated><summary>Foster earned the win, allowing two hits in five innings with six strikeouts. Roberts pitched two scoreless innings to earn the save.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hurricanes-canadiens-score-nhl-stanley-cup-l03867"/><id>urn:uuid:99089b3c-8f3c-4076-a18e-55ba517f5b7d</id><updated>2026-05-27T23:03:05.016-04:00</updated><summary>Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven scored in a 2:47 span late in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes moved within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Playoff lacrosse, baseball and softball</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-vlq0suwq"/><id>urn:uuid:5b05a51a-1f33-458e-9c4e-c4fbbc70f4f7</id><updated>2026-05-27T22:59:58.860-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school postseason games from Tuesday and Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ava Lingen leads Hauppauge to Suffolk Class C track and field title with wins in 800, 2,000 steeplechase</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/track/suffolk-outdoor-track-championships-dee23hfs"/><id>urn:uuid:ea166a70-ee11-4f5a-9403-63e9baee93ea</id><updated>2026-05-27T22:43:25.676-04:00</updated><summary>She ran the 800 in 2 minutes, 24 seconds to narrowly win a county title by just 0.53 seconds, pulling off the day's biggest surprise victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ohtani fumes through 6 no-hit innings as two-way superstar battles command</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-s62539"/><id>urn:uuid:182192b9-f310-4b8e-8210-3da4f80332aa</id><updated>2026-05-27T22:40:57.172-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani threw six innings of no-hit ball and hit a home run, yet was still fuming about his performance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nyara Sabally scores career-high 29 and the Tempo beat the Sky 111-104</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/tempo-sky-score-h73174"/><id>urn:uuid:3478a76b-1e1a-436b-a99b-6f4b42940fd3</id><updated>2026-05-27T22:37:57.380-04:00</updated><summary>Nyara Sabally scored a career-high 29 points, Marina Mabrey had 24 points and seven assists, and the Toronto Tempo beat the Chicago Sky 111-104.</summary></entry><entry><title>Meidroth hits 1st grand slam, Sandlin retires 18 straight in MLB debut as White Sox beat Twins 15-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-white-sox-score-k76101"/><id>urn:uuid:98c68034-3591-4ec2-9d47-6227402cf65f</id><updated>2026-05-27T22:21:54.385-04:00</updated><summary>Chase Meidroth hit his first career grand slam, David Sandlin struck four in six innings in his major league debut, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 15-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Garden City girls lacrosse's Ashley Clark scores late goal to key 6th straight Nassau title for Trojans</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/garden-city-girls-lacrosse-manhasset-xm3s58bm"/><id>urn:uuid:f06f5b05-c9b8-4ba4-922e-2f767ca665b9</id><updated>2026-05-27T22:16:49.139-04:00</updated><summary>Clark scored with 1:30 left in regulation to break a 10-10 tie.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicago Stars fire GM Richard Feuz after 3-8 start to the NWSL season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/richard-feuz-fired-chicago-stars-j02764"/><id>urn:uuid:a4c872ea-3381-4888-8529-b471bc34c51f</id><updated>2026-05-27T22:05:59.397-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Stars fired general manager Richard Feuz on Wednesday after a 3-8 start to the National Women's Soccer League season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/happy-elephant-bronx-zoo-lawsuit-e08432"/><id>urn:uuid:d40a244a-51d8-4b52-b357-314f955d6b92</id><updated>2026-05-27T22:04:00.418-04:00</updated><summary>A Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insights and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-cartels-boat-strike-pacific-g68640"/><id>urn:uuid:7a7d8834-7226-4e67-94dd-556b868cc6e5</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:58:34.359-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military has struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stanford beats USC to capture NCAA women's golf title for 3rd time in 5 years</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/stanford-ncaa-women-golf-championship-usc-q33026"/><id>urn:uuid:58a46a3d-253a-4eb9-80f5-d4072d55107d</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:54:49.972-04:00</updated><summary>Stanford has completed a dominant run through the NCAA Women's Golf Championship to claim its third title in the last five years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs snap 10-game losing streak as Ian Happ has 3-run homer, 5 RBIs in 10-4 win over Pirates</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-pirates-score-v47112"/><id>urn:uuid:ce078f39-3ab5-4cce-b59b-a34feb1727c6</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:50:16.037-04:00</updated><summary>Ian Happ hit a tiebreaking three-run home run and drove in five runs on Wednesday night while playing in his hometown as the Chicago Cubs ended their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tigers lose pitchers Casey Mize and Kenley Jansen to right groin injuries in same game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/detroit-tigers-injuries-mize-jansen-t71864"/><id>urn:uuid:11082b06-9a8e-4129-94d5-67ada59b1524</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:46:21.770-04:00</updated><summary>Detroit Tigers pitchers Casey Mize and Kenley Jansen both left Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels because of right groin injuries.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsom seeks to shield California elections from federal interference before Tuesday primary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/newsom-california-election-interference-bill-trump-t49063"/><id>urn:uuid:c4444b24-2116-4e47-90ac-ffd6d5ab48c2</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:45:53.898-04:00</updated><summary>Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that aims to shield California elections from federal interference ahead of the state's primary next week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Red Sox snap 5-game losing streak, beat Braves 8-0 behind Early's pitching effort</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-red-sox-score-b78959"/><id>urn:uuid:394952ea-49d3-4510-8fd6-5e638df94869</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:41:01.597-04:00</updated><summary>Connelly Early struck out seven in seven innings, Jarren Duran homered, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0 to snap a five-game losing streak.</summary></entry><entry><title>Torkelson HRs, 5 pitchers combine for 2-hitter as Tigers beat Angels 4-0 to snap 7-game home skid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/angels-tigers-score-x26264"/><id>urn:uuid:65bf26fd-2190-4fbb-8c9c-5cf4552a6644</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:39:12.457-04:00</updated><summary>Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Laura Albanese: Mets' Carlos Mendoza denies that apathy is setting in, but it sure looks like it</title><author><name>By Laura Albanese</name><email>&lt;dfn&gt;laura.albanese@newsday.com&lt;/dfn&gt;</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/laura-albanese/mets-reds-ron-darling-carlos-mendoza-juan-soto-no02otwg"/><id>urn:uuid:6b147c57-aea4-4171-9e8e-4ebf3de97feb</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:38:50.928-04:00</updated><summary>No fans in the stands, players not covering bases, Ron Darling ripping the team on SNY. . . it's starting to get very bad out there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alexander homers and drives in 6 runs, Henderson has 2 HRs in Orioles' 11-2 win over Rays</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-orioles-score-j36956"/><id>urn:uuid:eaa54ccf-ed4d-465c-a9dc-8ee4d3c5b71a</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:33:10.392-04:00</updated><summary>Blaze Alexander hit his first home run of the season and drove in six runs, Gunnar Henderson had his 12th and 13th homers and the Baltimore Orioles routed the Tampa Bay Rays 11-2 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York Liberty beat the Phoenix Mercury 84-74 boosted by 23-0 third-quarter run</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/mercury-liberty-score-q96920"/><id>urn:uuid:78828aab-b9e3-4b33-a5cf-15ca6ca16018</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:25:31.401-04:00</updated><summary>Marine Johannes scored 21 points, Jonquel Jones added 17 points and keyed a huge run to close the third quarter as the New York Liberty beat the Phoenix Mercury 84-74.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hauppauge QB Taylor Mileti propels Eagles to Suffolk Class B flag football title</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/deer-park-hauppauge-flag-football-dn1zvxax"/><id>urn:uuid:cd40b299-474c-4bfc-b0e6-4429b23121b1</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:14:21.126-04:00</updated><summary>Mileti passed for two first-half touchdowns as Hauppauge opened a 19-point lead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Rubin: A healthy, effective Gerrit Cole would make Yankees' rotation an unstoppable force</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/roger-rubin/yankees-gerrit-cole-g0qf7rpl"/><id>urn:uuid:83d9500d-cc63-43a6-af1a-9c033aa729bc</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:13:59.475-04:00</updated><summary>It is tantalizing to think about a Yankees postseason with a top of the rotation that has Cole, Cam Schlittler and Max Fried.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cold Spring Harbor baseball's Sam Levenbaum hits walk-off triple to force Game 3 in Nassau 'B' final</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/high-school-baseball-v39io1c1"/><id>urn:uuid:3d51fc19-11b4-4127-83f8-98248150c2c7</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:08:14.118-04:00</updated><summary>CSH and Oyster Bay will play the deciding game for the Nassau Class B championship on Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-trump-sanctions-strait-hormuz-k64191"/><id>urn:uuid:c8e2d371-233c-4cf1-9dfc-7485da49564e</id><updated>2026-05-27T21:03:14.059-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country's newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Freshman Olivia Feldman leads St. Anthony's to ninth straight NSCHSAA softball title</title><author><name>Matt Lindsay</name><email>matt.lindsay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/st-anthonys-kellenberg-nschsaa-softball-drgow5zd"/><id>urn:uuid:90c9b56b-b241-46be-8425-54604b8a45a7</id><updated>2026-05-27T20:45:23.344-04:00</updated><summary>Feldman went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBIs, and pitched a complete game in win over Kellenberg.</summary></entry><entry><title>Half Hollow Hills flag football plays all-around game to beat Sachem East in Suffolk Class A final</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/half-hollow-hills-girls-flag-football-sachem-east-cy3kh1yj"/><id>urn:uuid:ae0bc128-1753-43ae-827a-4a1783d7c457</id><updated>2026-05-27T20:41:08.183-04:00</updated><summary>It was the fourth straight title for HHH, which was led on offense by Samantha Heyman and Zoe Franks and on defense by Emma Gould.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars from the federal government</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cia-gold-bars-theft-arrest-b59147"/><id>urn:uuid:96976359-1059-47c0-a95c-57105eb6be6b</id><updated>2026-05-27T20:29:53.083-04:00</updated><summary>A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Exclusive: Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/federal-prosecutors-venezuela-rodriguez-avoid-criminal-investigations-b55868"/><id>urn:uuid:eb7a802b-b6a4-4352-979f-76301002d10e</id><updated>2026-05-27T20:26:17.195-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bayport-Blue Point boys tennis' Aidan Apicella, Nick Byman clinch Suffolk championship</title><author><name>By Christopher Matias</name><email>Christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/tennis/boys-tennis-suffolk-championships-bayport-blue-point-port-jefferson-harborfields-half-hollow-hills-west-mexjl1f9"/><id>urn:uuid:29606f80-86f4-4993-a3d4-aa2fb4eebc22</id><updated>2026-05-27T20:21:45.806-04:00</updated><summary>The Phantoms swept the doubles portion of the match and will face Wheatley in the Long Island championship on Thursday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chargers safety Derwin James turns focus back to football after landing contract extension</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/derwin-james-la-chargers-k17111"/><id>urn:uuid:90763152-a7d2-4c9e-83ab-4504613eb33d</id><updated>2026-05-27T20:11:58.033-04:00</updated><summary>Derwin James has a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the Los Angeles Chargers through 2029, which also makes him the NFL's highest-paid safety for the second time.</summary></entry><entry><title>St. John's picks up commitment from highly sought after 6-5 guard Tounde Yessoufou</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/dillon-mitchell-st-johns-sv4pcjty"/><id>urn:uuid:795d6aa9-3fd5-41ca-a09c-01d94d3af94d</id><updated>2026-05-27T20:07:19.865-04:00</updated><summary>The 6-5 guard averaged 17.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists as a freshman this past season for Baylor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers' Kiké Hernández sidelined by a 'significant tear' in his left oblique</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-kike-hernandez-hurt-c93670"/><id>urn:uuid:8c26ee35-4e22-4365-9357-bbb2cca7d2b7</id><updated>2026-05-27T20:05:33.759-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández went on the injured list with a significant tear in his left oblique.</summary></entry><entry><title>JFK Airport to serve as hub for arrivals from Ebola-affected African countries</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso and Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/health/jfk-airport-queens-africa-ebola-qjf0h6wn"/><id>urn:uuid:031bd49c-ca73-4aae-a868-58b9b5fccab1</id><updated>2026-05-27T19:45:35.139-04:00</updated><summary>Federal heath authorities are deploying "public health resources" to the airport "to implement enhanced public safety measures."</summary></entry><entry><title>West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/chemical-explosion-safety-n34814"/><id>urn:uuid:3fb775da-5dfa-45e9-9d13-7c4462cd466b</id><updated>2026-05-27T19:42:45.608-04:00</updated><summary>There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vikings' McCarthy aims 'upward' as Murray's arrival creates another QB competition, friendly or not</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/vikings-quarterbacks-murray-mccarthy-y53132"/><id>urn:uuid:2ea42f42-3e70-4250-95bf-d0dab27abbf2</id><updated>2026-05-27T19:42:05.032-04:00</updated><summary>The combination of skills and experience Kyler Murray carried with him to the Minnesota Vikings has made him their presumptive starting quarterback this season even if the coaching staff declared an open competition for the job with J.</summary></entry><entry><title>After protests outside synagogues, New York makes it a crime to block entry to a house of worship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/new-york-protest-buffer-zones-worship-houses-k57290"/><id>urn:uuid:aa30ec8f-ca89-4a0f-beb4-5fa7abf5292e</id><updated>2026-05-27T19:39:21.342-04:00</updated><summary>Blocking someone from entering a house of worship is now a crime in New York under a law approved after a series of raucous demonstrations outside synagogues.</summary></entry><entry><title>Port Jefferson baseball's Derek Wonderland helps force deciding Game 3 in Suffolk Class C final</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/port-jefferson-pierson-high-school-baseball-h7ubbj7m"/><id>urn:uuid:6a988166-ae83-419b-b49b-8c46775b93ab</id><updated>2026-05-27T19:29:54.475-04:00</updated><summary>Wonderland pitched a complete game and went 2-for-5 with two runs for the Royals, who will face Pierson in a deciding Game 3 on Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massapequa girls lacrosse's Savanna Appleton scores four goals, keys Nassau Class A title victory</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/girls-lacrosse-savanna-appleton-massapequa-syosset-nassau-class-a-championship-olet2wx0"/><id>urn:uuid:08dd61e7-e4a9-41e9-96e6-26d506424dfd</id><updated>2026-05-27T19:24:53.777-04:00</updated><summary>Massapequa, which won its sixth straight county crown, will face either Ward Melville or Huntington in the LI championship on June 7.</summary></entry><entry><title>Veteran QB Gardner Minshew emerges as starting option for rebuilding Cardinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/cardinals-gardner-minshew-jacoby-brissett-e17502"/><id>urn:uuid:3ac2af24-2fad-49e1-9f6a-fa46b93145c8</id><updated>2026-05-27T19:20:27.477-04:00</updated><summary>Veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew has had an opportunistic streak over a seven-year NFL career.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthony Richardson takes snaps with Colts starters as Daniel Jones does position group work</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/indianapolis-colts-quarterbacks-h98002"/><id>urn:uuid:7f2cebbd-79db-440c-8366-4c352ab84e5a</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:58:32.309-04:00</updated><summary>Backup quarterback Anthony Richardson took snaps with the Indianapolis Colts starters while Daniel Jones stuck to the positional group stuff Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Travis Steele signs extension at Miami (Ohio) through 2033-34 season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/miami-ohio-steele-r70587"/><id>urn:uuid:3ad83f4f-8dbd-4b4b-94e2-05b8be6a58d8</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:52:20.371-04:00</updated><summary>Miami (Ohio) men's basketball coach Travis Steele has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2033-34 season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sánchez sets Phillies franchise record by extending scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings in 3-0 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-padres-score-h84721"/><id>urn:uuid:2f53204b-67c3-4c0d-8be6-0086ab7f9e7e</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:50:08.264-04:00</updated><summary>Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez pitched seven brilliant innings, extending his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings and passing Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander for the Phillies franchise record, in a 3-0 win Wednesday against the San Diego Padres for a three-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>What to know about the 5 people convicted in connection with Matthew Perry's death</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/matthew-perry-ketamine-what-to-know-prosecution-g89215"/><id>urn:uuid:1f818c7e-4202-490f-8233-2a1384dfa530</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:49:21.203-04:00</updated><summary>The prosecution of five people involved in the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry has come to a close.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge sentences man to 10 years in plot to kill Iranian American writer</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-fbi-justice-department-v83984"/><id>urn:uuid:9d33bf14-85a3-48e9-ba5a-1e8b30c4f164</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:47:12.684-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has given a onetime truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer a 10-year prison sentence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-administration-lawsuit-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-q88478"/><id>urn:uuid:03b10eb3-c2a0-4921-a1eb-0db736d4ea3b</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:46:02.765-04:00</updated><summary>Fair housing groups have filed a lawsuit over a rule change by the Trump administration that they allege reverses decades of lending protections and opens the door to discrimination against Black people, Latinos and other minorities.</summary></entry><entry><title>Browns defense getting up to speed with new scheme despite absences of Garrett and Ward</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/cleveland-browns-myles-garrett-h86450"/><id>urn:uuid:f9131704-7000-4d46-bf85-458679cdd320</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:33:33.119-04:00</updated><summary>Myles Garrett hasn't met his new head coach, but he has talked to his new defensive coordinator, Mike Rutenberg.</summary></entry><entry><title>Refsnyder, Rodríguez hit 3-run HRs as Mariners top Athletics 9-1, move into 1st place in AL West</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-athletics-score-u89814"/><id>urn:uuid:db796c29-8e0f-4f9b-967d-10db61028a46</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:30:37.642-04:00</updated><summary>Rob Refsnyder and Julio Rodríguez hit three-run home runs and Logan Gilbert threw six shutout innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 9-1 to complete a series sweep and move into first place in the AL West.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder faces hitters in simulated game, and rehab assignment could be next</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cincinnati-reds-rhett-lowder-k32020"/><id>urn:uuid:5bb226cf-134a-487b-b297-fb52b7a9f2e6</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:29:41.620-04:00</updated><summary>Cincinnati Reds starter Rhett Lowder threw 45 pitches to hitters Wednesday at Citi Field, the next step in his recovery from a right shoulder injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diamondbacks beat Giants 3-2 for series sweep, 10th win in 11 games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-giants-score-x83238"/><id>urn:uuid:5a4fed08-f8b4-4cae-bd60-bfb32b49a062</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:28:19.367-04:00</updated><summary>Mike Soroka limited San Francisco to two runs on four hits in six innings, Geraldo Perdomo broke a seventh-inning tie with a sacrifice fly and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Giants 3-2 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debate</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jill-biden-joe-debate-stroke-frightened-h84605"/><id>urn:uuid:1b88bfb9-6982-4a45-acc0-df9edd8f26ff</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:27:31.577-04:00</updated><summary>Former first lady Jill Biden feared her husband was having a stroke as she watched him stumble through his disastrous June 2024 debate performance.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shoreham-Wading River's Mia Mangano, Shealyn Varbero add Suffolk flag football titles to resumes</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/flag-football/high-school-flag-football-cz6pkr4j"/><id>urn:uuid:b865e8ed-2dfc-4f88-8a95-a833ec0e5283</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:21:34.580-04:00</updated><summary>The Wildcats will face Cold Spring Harbor for the Long Island Class C championship on Saturday at Long Island University in Brookville.</summary></entry><entry><title>PWHL coach Kris Sparre named Hamilton's head coach</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/kris-sparre-hamilton-pwhl-coach-h40697"/><id>urn:uuid:7a2a3c28-3b2b-4e85-bfa1-12d0c35e00ca</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:15:49.097-04:00</updated><summary>Kris Sparre has been named coach of Hamilton's PWHL franchise, the league announced Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jackson says he loves Baltimore, but steers clear of discussing his contract with the Ravens</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-d31692"/><id>urn:uuid:0d090bf8-34c2-4cdf-816a-426834ad474e</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:15:46.129-04:00</updated><summary>As another set of contract talks drags on, Lamar Jackson says his heart is in Baltimore.</summary></entry><entry><title>California residents evacuated due to chemical tank threat return home but fears remain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-overheated-chemical-tank-aftermath-k07537"/><id>urn:uuid:fdbc8c7d-5309-42c3-b352-de9c4f5c45de</id><updated>2026-05-27T18:13:16.065-04:00</updated><summary>Residents were back in their homes near a chemical tank that overheated in Southern California.</summary></entry><entry><title>SEC formally eliminates 'cupcake weekend' beginning in 2027</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/sec-cupcake-weekend-greg-sankey-b83606"/><id>urn:uuid:f158bc63-24c9-4e15-972e-9d731076355f</id><updated>2026-05-27T17:47:20.645-04:00</updated><summary>The Southeastern Conference is eliminating "cupcake weekend."</summary></entry><entry><title>Jaguars' Travis Hunter still working on both sides of the ball, just not on the field yet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jacksonville-jaguars-travis-hunter-t53458"/><id>urn:uuid:8e7a5215-3198-4a0b-aa4d-89e376644384</id><updated>2026-05-27T17:46:07.193-04:00</updated><summary>Jacksonville Jaguars receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter says none of the speculation about his two-way usage moving forward bothers him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Herricks flag football's Regan Cottrell is Newsday's Athlete of the Week</title><author><name>Jonathan Ruban</name><email>jonathan.ruban@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week-regan-cottrell-herricks-flag-football-rros37rd"/><id>urn:uuid:00fc5be8-c942-4ea7-a523-2271ee7e4e61</id><updated>2026-05-27T17:37:42.458-04:00</updated><summary>The junior had 191 all-purpose yards and three TDs in a win over POB JFK to capture the program's first county title last Saturday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jack Campbell is latest example of a key player the Lions have drafted, developed and re-signed</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/detroit-lions-jack-campbell-w81442"/><id>urn:uuid:b45799a9-26fc-4bcf-a3ef-40c9262fbe0f</id><updated>2026-05-27T17:32:33.503-04:00</updated><summary>The Detroit Lions aim to draft, develop and re-sign players and linebacker Jack Campbell is the latest example.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sánchez sets Phillies franchise record by extending scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/sanchez-phillies-record-scoreless-streak-g03110"/><id>urn:uuid:b2ec4fc5-3ea0-4caa-8ee7-8711024dbf94</id><updated>2026-05-27T17:22:00.099-04:00</updated><summary>Philadelphia left-hander Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless innings streak to 44 2/3 innings to set the Phillies franchise record by passing Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander.</summary></entry><entry><title>Baseball players ask for expanded free agency, salary arbitration rights, almost doubling minimum</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mlb-labor-negotiations-p91084"/><id>urn:uuid:d2eb5b69-f8e2-4cd8-b27c-b6b5a4ebbe2d</id><updated>2026-05-27T17:19:55.739-04:00</updated><summary>Baseball players seek expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA's ticket practices as World Cup prices soar</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-new-york-new-jersey-fifa-tickets-g89633"/><id>urn:uuid:4aeba377-5126-4eea-b935-f2577c1d4bed</id><updated>2026-05-27T17:17:51.874-04:00</updated><summary>FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices and sales tactics that fans say left them with worse deals than they wanted.</summary></entry><entry><title>Campaign board fights Blakeman effort to restore matching funds</title><author><name>Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/blakeman-hochul-h7hhp90s"/><id>urn:uuid:ffa86822-162d-4bfe-9d61-b7bee225a2a5</id><updated>2026-05-27T17:15:16.597-04:00</updated><summary>A judge had ordered the state board to give Blakeman's campaign one week to fix any problems with its program certification.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spurs, Wembanyama will be facing elimination in Game 6 of West finals vs. defending champion Thunder</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/thunder-spurs-nba-playoffs-v63578"/><id>urn:uuid:4dcbac3d-c249-4b13-bf9c-689e3dfedd59</id><updated>2026-05-27T17:05:40.001-04:00</updated><summary>Victor Wembanyama was quiet on the floor in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, and silent afterward.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYPD cops will work 12-hour shifts for World Cup, nation's 250th anniversary events in July</title><author><name>Anthony M. DeStefano</name><email>tony.destefano@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/crime/nypd-world-cup-250th-anniversary-new-york-city-pmlo08j5"/><id>urn:uuid:de48905f-d9d7-4b9d-9640-00b979f1a327</id><updated>2026-05-27T17:00:37.146-04:00</updated><summary>The move was made to meet the anticipated "unprecedented demands" on the NYPD, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ronkonkoma Hub development plan faces headwinds</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/ronkonkoma-hub-anthony-piccirillo-lawrence-village-martin-oliner-jvqqgq99"/><id>urn:uuid:44d675dd-5aaa-44fb-ab1f-4d6a65aa04c2</id><updated>2026-05-27T16:56:27.843-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>No. 1 seed Alabama and defending champ Texas lead talented field at Women's College World Series</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/softball-texas-ucla-alabama-nebraska-arkansas-d81935"/><id>urn:uuid:30e6f287-29bb-4f28-87d8-fdd2b54090d0</id><updated>2026-05-27T16:50:36.633-04:00</updated><summary>Top overall seed Alabama, defending national champion Texas, and Big Ten Conference champion Nebraska headline a balanced field of contenders at the Women's College World Series.</summary></entry><entry><title>SpaceX's Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation after test flight</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/spacex-starship-faa-investigation-m79314"/><id>urn:uuid:8b9884e6-cb37-4715-982e-e7db663c132d</id><updated>2026-05-27T16:48:43.430-04:00</updated><summary>SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week's test flight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dolphins running back De'Von Achane embracing a bigger role after signing big contract extension</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/miami-dolphins-devon-achane-t28443"/><id>urn:uuid:92fb82af-7725-4450-9eeb-c12275653a8f</id><updated>2026-05-27T16:44:14.821-04:00</updated><summary>Dolphins running back De'Von Achane is only entering his fourth season in the NFL, but he's already one of the veteran leaders in Miami.</summary></entry><entry><title>A stunned Davidovich Fokina says his coach abruptly quit and flew to Miami during French Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-davidovich-fokina-coach-puerta-j65076"/><id>urn:uuid:3778f345-1e4f-406d-87d0-1afc32a7fc5e</id><updated>2026-05-27T16:43:35.880-04:00</updated><summary>Alejandro Davidovich Fokina didn't expect his coach, Mariano Puerta, to abruptly leave Paris after his first-round win at the French Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Don Lemon seeks grand jury transcripts in Minnesota civil rights case, citing misconduct</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/don-lemon-trump-immigration-ice-church-i36291"/><id>urn:uuid:ac4b0bd1-d1e5-43a2-9819-3c9583bcb825</id><updated>2026-05-27T16:38:14.363-04:00</updated><summary>Attorneys for former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon argue in a new court filing that recent examples of grand jury misconduct by the U.S. Department of Justice across the country warrant the release of transcripts from the normally secretive proceedings in his case.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hitless through seven innings, Brewers rally in eighth to beat Cardinals 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-brewers-score-w78952"/><id>urn:uuid:e80929a2-2c9b-4d02-90ae-d7493bb2bb6e</id><updated>2026-05-27T16:32:32.719-04:00</updated><summary>Held without a hit through seven innings, the Milwaukee Brewers broke through in the eighth with three hits and two runs to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Patriots coach Mike Vrabel focused on spring workouts after missing final day of draft last month</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/mike-vrabel-patriots-dianna-russini-u65564"/><id>urn:uuid:1129194d-8feb-4829-ab7d-8982590de6d9</id><updated>2026-05-27T16:25:51.585-04:00</updated><summary>Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says he is keeping his mind on football and working with new players as his team continues spring workouts a month after he missed the final day of the NFL draft to pursue counseling after photos were published of him with longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort.</summary></entry><entry><title>MLS-worst Philadelphia Union fire coach Bradley Carnell as part of front office shakeup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/philadelphia-union-soccer-c98455"/><id>urn:uuid:00d07b2a-409e-4ea2-8fa1-2b33b478625c</id><updated>2026-05-27T16:16:46.247-04:00</updated><summary>The Philadelphia Union has fired coach Bradley Carnell.</summary></entry><entry><title>Falcons QB competition between Penix and Tagovailoa could come sooner than expected</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/atlanta-falcons-tua-tagovailoa-michael-penix-i63261"/><id>urn:uuid:3e12bbd6-60f8-4b89-b0ab-0ff9286bc602</id><updated>2026-05-27T16:15:27.192-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa may be coming sooner than expected.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kazuma Okamoto hits tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning as Blue Jays beat Marlins 2-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-blue-jays-score-v21879"/><id>urn:uuid:b9a15511-1f72-4d1c-a21e-c2bd24eeff10</id><updated>2026-05-27T16:15:10.912-04:00</updated><summary>Kazuma Okamoto hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 2-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/scripps-national-spelling-bee-d90987"/><id>urn:uuid:f20763f5-184c-4e67-abb8-37b8e05ce0c4</id><updated>2026-05-27T16:03:53.921-04:00</updated><summary>Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico calls for 18-month moratorium on AI data centers, denounces flyer</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/brookhaven-ai-data-center-moratorium-flyer-n8mo26fn"/><id>urn:uuid:9b8222a1-c75a-470c-8c93-b994d7a7c013</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:56:12.261-04:00</updated><summary>Dan Panico denounced a flyer claiming the town plans to rezone an unidentified residential area for a computer data complex.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil to invest $75 million in highway through Amazon, fueling deforestation concerns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-amazon-rainforest-br319-deforestation-lula-k02033"/><id>urn:uuid:487ce95b-5fc6-4282-b441-262a8b7063e1</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:54:09.351-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil's government has announced a $75 million investment in the BR-319 highway, a move environmentalists fear could speed up Amazon deforestation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kona Earthquake Left Catastrophic Water Supply Damage For Hundreds</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/kona-coffee-belt-earthquake-water-supply-damage-e14209"/><id>urn:uuid:fb163f20-92ae-4efc-b556-ce599c84535f</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:47:00.142-04:00</updated><summary>A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has left many on Hawaiʻi island's southwest side without water.</summary></entry><entry><title>Country star Randy Travis sets Westbury Music Fair show, although he won't perform on stage</title><author><name>Rafer Guzmán</name><email>rafer.guzman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/randy-travis-westbury-music-fair-i786hige"/><id>urn:uuid:e9e369a8-61ae-4764-a990-554bcac82c7c</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:45:12.833-04:00</updated><summary>Travis, despite a life-altering stroke, continues his More Life Tour with James Dupré handling vocals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gavin Williams pitches 7 strong innings, Guardians edge Nationals 3-2 and avoid series sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-guardians-score-c74933"/><id>urn:uuid:ae232576-c7a5-436f-a757-8f23f126e193</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:39:38.569-04:00</updated><summary>Gavin Williams settled down after a choppy start and pitched seven solid innings as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.</summary></entry><entry><title>Late-season hire John Tortorella has Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final, poised to join an elite group</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-vegas-john-tortorella-g19004"/><id>urn:uuid:5114725d-6507-471c-be15-39b2ea0bbda3</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:36:22.731-04:00</updated><summary>The Vegas Golden Knights have reached the Stanley Cup Final after firing coach Bruce Cassidy and hiring John Tortorella.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS budget includes utility rebates of up to $200, caps tax on tips</title><author><name>Keshia Clukey and Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/new-york-budget-al9xw8zp"/><id>urn:uuid:a76a4c42-cbec-4485-93e2-1ef0597d7a7f</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:32:13.785-04:00</updated><summary>The spending plan keeps income taxes flat and does not include any new corporate taxes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-cabinet-dc-mayor-renovations-meeting-g23848"/><id>urn:uuid:6988f1e0-da80-4067-909b-8798a29797f9</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:30:33.153-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump took on the role of a small town mayor during his latest Cabinet meeting, spending 10 full minutes describing in great detail the various beautification projects underway around Washington, D.C. He highlighted efforts to fix fountains, power-wash pools and repair brick walkways.</summary></entry><entry><title>Avalanche search for offseason answers after Vegas ends Presidents' Trophy-winning season with sweep</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/avalanche-stanley-cup-playoffs-vegas-a04787"/><id>urn:uuid:88cee884-a2fa-4582-b2a0-391eb9b4903c</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:28:27.652-04:00</updated><summary>The Colorado Avalanche's speed was neutralized by Vegas, leading to a sweep in the Western Conference Final.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cardinals RHP Dustin May loses no-hitter in the 8th, then loses to the Brewers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-brewers-nohitter-dustin-mays-s31352"/><id>urn:uuid:483dc90b-3276-4c2f-8373-b7b0e2afd769</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:22:30.696-04:00</updated><summary>St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Dustin May lost his no-hitter against the Brewers when Garrett Mitchell led off the eighth inning with a double.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll putting together one of the best seasons of his career</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/corbin-carroll-arizona-diamondbacks-s68373"/><id>urn:uuid:3407fb8c-b4ba-447d-895e-c99e6fa9ceee</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:21:22.960-04:00</updated><summary>Corbin Carroll's season got off to a rocky start with a broken hand suffered before the full team even reported for spring training.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congress members say conditions dire at NJ detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-detention-delaney-hall-hunger-strike-j18556"/><id>urn:uuid:25465690-cf14-4eca-ac60-ae8dd8d32efa</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:21:11.228-04:00</updated><summary>Democratic members of Congress are describing dire conditions within a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey where protesters have been demonstrating and asserting that detainees inside are on a hunger strike.</summary></entry><entry><title>Music Review: Shinedown's 'EI8HT' is one of the hard rock band's best albums yet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/shinedown-ei8ht-music-review-a46017"/><id>urn:uuid:5c32a39f-f7a8-4277-ad40-1e301111adc2</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:16:41.227-04:00</updated><summary>Shinedown showcases creative versatility on "EI8HT," their eighth studio album out Friday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Where's Stephen Colbert now? YouTube, of course.</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/stephen-colbert-youtube-schzwks9"/><id>urn:uuid:aa9bad91-25d0-4ff7-af38-2212715b396c</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:14:17.346-04:00</updated><summary>He posted his public-access "show" on his new site. Will there be more? Stay tuned.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marlins starter Eury Pérez leaves after striking out 9 in 4 innings because of right hamstring spasm</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/eury-perez-marlins-w51701"/><id>urn:uuid:cd63ef9a-e8ea-4d2a-8ae7-29dcde3bb19b</id><updated>2026-05-27T15:09:23.777-04:00</updated><summary>Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez left their game at Toronto after four shutout innings because his right hamstring spasmed while he was stretching in the dugout.</summary></entry><entry><title>Anthony Rieber: The Knicks are winning more than just NBA playoff games. They're winning fans, too.</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/anthony-rieber/knicks-media-savvy-ghkw6pw8"/><id>urn:uuid:e85c913b-840c-4fb5-a174-60784b74d3bf</id><updated>2026-05-27T14:52:04.350-04:00</updated><summary>Playful banter at news conferences, running jokes and on-screen cameos have the Knicks as the toast of NYC.</summary></entry><entry><title>Satou Sabally misses Liberty's 84-74 win over Mercury, her former team, while dealing with illness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/satou-sabally-liberty-mercury-g15707"/><id>urn:uuid:bbfb972f-93fa-442a-8f71-30a8d362bed2</id><updated>2026-05-27T14:47:52.267-04:00</updated><summary>Liberty forward Satou Sabally missed a chance to play against her former team, the Phoenix Mercury, on Wednesday night, after being ruled out about an hour before tipoff.</summary></entry><entry><title>Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/robot-duke-argus-h11595"/><id>urn:uuid:9bcb1148-da88-49bf-9191-340feb68ce3f</id><updated>2026-05-27T14:25:18.263-04:00</updated><summary>Robots that look like dogs or people try to replicate symmetrical shapes found in nature.</summary></entry><entry><title>Interlochen Center for the Arts says it will tear down lodge formerly named for Jeffrey Epstein</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/epstein-interlochen-lodge-sex-trafficking-ghislaine-maxwell-t82002"/><id>urn:uuid:2d2df44f-ec29-4a01-ad98-2860cae96f1f</id><updated>2026-05-27T14:24:35.724-04:00</updated><summary>A Michigan summer arts camp and boarding school where Jeffrey Epstein has been accused of meeting at least two of his victims will tear down a lodge that once bore his name.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/haiti-world-cup-woodensky-pierre-us-visa-soccer-i71093"/><id>urn:uuid:6cb655b6-ca9f-41a1-ae20-641bd0361e9a</id><updated>2026-05-27T14:22:12.749-04:00</updated><summary>The only member of Haiti's national soccer team who is based in the troubled Caribbean country is awaiting a U.S. visa to join the squad in Florida just weeks before the start of the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>In bid to boost new housing, NYS approves law to shorten environmental reviews</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia</name><email>jonathan.lamantia@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/hochul-housing-bill-environmental-review-long-island-tb2p6fnm"/><id>urn:uuid:a8bba49d-9118-4224-9827-37d9b48558d1</id><updated>2026-05-27T14:21:42.506-04:00</updated><summary>Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a change to the State Environmental Quality Review Act that's expected to expedite approvals for new housing by up to two years.</summary></entry><entry><title>5 things to know about the protests challenging Bolivia's new president</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bolivia-rodrigo-paz-protests-evo-morales-movement-toward-socialism-j70133"/><id>urn:uuid:fb451138-0973-439e-86a9-b9685292b2f8</id><updated>2026-05-27T14:14:10.821-04:00</updated><summary>Less than six months ago, the inauguration of centrist President Rodrigo Paz seemed to usher in a new reality for Bolivians reeling from the worst economic crisis in a generation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cardinals' Marmol says Brewers relayed signs from dugout, leading to Uribe's reaction</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-brewers-stealing-signs-dugout-r09910"/><id>urn:uuid:da25a967-2c47-435f-a20e-931e3694637e</id><updated>2026-05-27T14:13:27.326-04:00</updated><summary>Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol says he warned the Brewers about relaying signs from the dugout during Tuesday night's game, a situation that came to a head when Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe gestured toward the St. Louis dugout with three WWE-style crotch chops after an inning-ending strikeout in the eighth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump says he could be at the Garden to back the Knicks in the NBA Finals</title><author><name>Laura Figueroa Hernandez</name><email>laura.figueroa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-knicks-cqkq6kwl"/><id>urn:uuid:72871a96-98fb-44e3-bffc-b9aad5df51cb</id><updated>2026-05-27T14:12:10.937-04:00</updated><summary>The president said he had been planning to attend Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT first the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uswnt-brazil-roster-trinity-rodman-mallory-swanson-sophia-wilson-f44795"/><id>urn:uuid:d544cc42-f8ee-467c-a863-15de4fad9274</id><updated>2026-05-27T14:07:53.085-04:00</updated><summary>Triple Espresso is back.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packers' Jacobs released from jail as prosecutors weigh filing charges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/josh-jacobs-green-bay-packers-arrest-x14494"/><id>urn:uuid:8b04b447-3391-4aa5-a6b5-b3dea7d23f4a</id><updated>2026-05-27T14:01:34.178-04:00</updated><summary>Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was released from a Wisconsin jail while authorities further investigate allegations of domestic abuse.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congressional gerrymandering is a circular firing squad</title><author><name>Jim Nowlan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/congressional-gerrymandering-lvw1639y"/><id>urn:uuid:93e0c713-58bd-482e-b7a6-982307e63233</id><updated>2026-05-27T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Supreme Court has stated it won't intervene in partisan redistricting.</summary></entry><entry><title>A collision between a bus and a truck crash kills 10 people in Zimbabwe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bus-crash-zimbabwe-road-accident-t42270"/><id>urn:uuid:60fbec22-fa76-45c5-b133-3b8a73df0ae1</id><updated>2026-05-27T13:56:49.973-04:00</updated><summary>A collision between a bus and a haulage truck has killed 10 people in central Zimbabwe.</summary></entry><entry><title>Summer preview: 'Little House' reboot, new 'Ted Lasso,' 24 more</title><author><name>Verne Gay</name><email>verne.gay@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/summer-tv-ted-lasso-little-house-n28zxlsa"/><id>urn:uuid:9801c6ba-4a7d-4d20-a867-363773df7247</id><updated>2026-05-27T13:41:42.895-04:00</updated><summary>A reboot of "Little House on the Prairie: and the return of "Ted Lasso" are among the season's highlights.</summary></entry><entry><title>Northern Ireland's former unionist leader faces trial in sexual abuse case involving 2 girls</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/northern-ireland-jeffrey-donaldson-sex-abuse-trial-r63540"/><id>urn:uuid:c89ef07f-bd27-4e6e-93ed-29f7b66d8f7a</id><updated>2026-05-27T13:38:49.528-04:00</updated><summary>The former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing two girls.</summary></entry><entry><title>Accused stalker Michal Pacek to face upgraded felony charges in campaign of harassment against Long Island nurse</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/long-island-stalking-victim-michal-pacek-indictment-g2hxs2u2"/><id>urn:uuid:3aee65a3-76df-47d6-9944-a984d2a9802d</id><updated>2026-05-27T13:25:35.391-04:00</updated><summary>Michal Pacek is accused of sending hundreds of sexually explicit and violent calls, text messages, social media posts and emails to a Suffolk County nurse over several years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: In D-Day tale 'Pressure,' Andrew Scott is a forecaster with news nobody wants to hear</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/pressure-movie-review-f61990"/><id>urn:uuid:7c3a56f4-7035-4045-bd29-b45683361b46</id><updated>2026-05-27T13:24:41.601-04:00</updated><summary>The story of D-Day has been told countless times.</summary></entry><entry><title>If voters approve, Minnesota schools will get more money from trust fund dating to state's founding</title><author><name> MinnPost</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/minnesota-schools-trust-fund-ballot-question-b86916"/><id>urn:uuid:1283866e-928f-408d-93b6-c84c37bdb13b</id><updated>2026-05-27T13:19:17.098-04:00</updated><summary>Minnesota voters will decide this fall on a proposal to amend the state constitution to increase school funding without raising taxes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jury hears opening statements in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/teen-killed-gas-station-shooting-south-carolina-w05567"/><id>urn:uuid:2991f344-0326-42ec-8e01-3390df8a5ff0</id><updated>2026-05-27T13:15:55.361-04:00</updated><summary>A South Carolina jury heard opening statements in the trial of a store owner charged with murder in the killing of a Black 14-year-old.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-internet-shutdown-restored-m07364"/><id>urn:uuid:5ea35687-4c06-47e7-91ec-8f9a76e7ddca</id><updated>2026-05-27T13:13:31.535-04:00</updated><summary>Iranians have begun to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-litani-river-f77581"/><id>urn:uuid:e5fc3dc5-f8a6-4fa7-ba32-158616a198e1</id><updated>2026-05-27T13:12:37.394-04:00</updated><summary>The Israeli military has told residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it expands its operations there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ranch seasoning sold at Walmart recalled due to potential salmonella risk</title><author><name>Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ranch-seasoning-walmart-recall-potential-salmonella-risk-k1cuqxzh"/><id>urn:uuid:b2740c2f-d3f4-4fc3-8fdf-dfb859d6e641</id><updated>2026-05-27T13:02:57.467-04:00</updated><summary>An ingredient tied to potential salmonella risk prompted Blackstone Products to recall its Parmesan Ranch seasoning, according to the FDA notice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/soccer-investigation-hernan-lopez-fox-fifa-m73061"/><id>urn:uuid:7b45768d-c68c-4b60-b0d3-659366583a39</id><updated>2026-05-27T13:00:11.151-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge in Brooklyn has agreed to dismiss charges against a convicted former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cambodia sentences 6 Chinese nationals to life in prison over scam-linked killing of Korean student</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cambodia-scam-centers-cybercrime-south-korea-q37299"/><id>urn:uuid:7c183177-170d-4c53-92bc-8de7e42831bb</id><updated>2026-05-27T12:56:14.303-04:00</updated><summary>Six Chinese nationals have been sentenced to life in prison by a Cambodian court for the murder of a South Korean student.</summary></entry><entry><title>US Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/texas-new-mexico-rio-grande-water-drought-n71619"/><id>urn:uuid:46d097f8-a788-45d7-9799-7f8d49dbb111</id><updated>2026-05-27T12:50:03.512-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. Supreme Court has adopted a settlement designed to end a long-running feud over management of one of North America's longest rivers.</summary></entry><entry><title>French Open groundskeepers drench the clay courts with water and salt during heat wave</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-climate-water-heatwave-j63815"/><id>urn:uuid:d98e6d34-53a1-4869-a3da-b4d299225d9a</id><updated>2026-05-27T12:44:34.400-04:00</updated><summary>Paris is experiencing an intense heat wave during the French Open, affecting both players and the clay courts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan loves a 'river story.' But happy ending isn't guaranteed</title><author><name> Bridge Michigan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-rivers-drinking-water-recreation-pollution-w37582"/><id>urn:uuid:6d468a19-55ef-466b-bde0-5e449ecafdcb</id><updated>2026-05-27T12:26:21.508-04:00</updated><summary>Michigan might be known as the Great Lakes state, but rivers have played a crucial role in its development and culture.</summary></entry><entry><title>Investigation launched into World Cup ticket pricing, misleading MetLife seat locations</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/world-cup-fifa-metlife-l08q4x7b"/><id>urn:uuid:0a902cba-1425-4ff1-8e97-2edcdfe1fc34</id><updated>2026-05-27T12:24:04.104-04:00</updated><summary>With the cost of tickets soaring to tens of thousands of dollars, the attorneys general have issued subpoenas focused on whether tickets were sold as the best available seats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Travis Kelce joins Cleveland Guardians ownership group as a minority investor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/kelce-guardians-chiefs-h00247"/><id>urn:uuid:263572d0-58c1-49ca-ac3b-9448a3ce1b1e</id><updated>2026-05-27T12:23:03.583-04:00</updated><summary>Travis Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time All-Pro and fiance of music superstar Taylor Swift.</summary></entry><entry><title>Steve Popper: Mike Brown, ignoring the pressure, has met the moment in first season coaching Knicks</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/steve-popper/mike-brown-knicks-nba-finals-s6d3nz6y"/><id>urn:uuid:cafe517f-2b37-4eb2-b10a-df81438d70f6</id><updated>2026-05-27T12:22:41.176-04:00</updated><summary>His previous coaching experiences prepared him for biggest spotlight yet, and he's embraced it.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS Excelsior Scholarship program offers free SUNY, CUNY tuition: What to know</title><author><name>Lorena Mongelli</name><email>lorena.mongelli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/excelsior-scholarship-suny-cuny-tuition-rifrt2r2"/><id>urn:uuid:6d2263ef-7018-4979-9de7-dabfafa05904</id><updated>2026-05-27T12:21:25.990-04:00</updated><summary>Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are being accepted through Aug. 31.</summary></entry><entry><title>UNC-Wilmington women's basketball coach says she's fortunate to be alive after nearly drowning</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/uncwilmington-womens-college-basketball-i89238"/><id>urn:uuid:fcb9a685-2d14-4ff5-ab86-0fc06068ee97</id><updated>2026-05-27T12:06:30.086-04:00</updated><summary>UNC Wilmington women's basketball coach Nicole Woods says she's lucky to be alive after being caught in a rip current.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rep. Al Green defeated by freshman Rep. Christian Menefee in a generational primary runoff contest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/al-green-christian-menefee-texas-democratic-runoff-crypto-q49578"/><id>urn:uuid:93e67b57-ebbc-4cf7-b68b-7bad813c6034</id><updated>2026-05-27T12:02:04.147-04:00</updated><summary>Rep. Christian Menefee has defeated veteran Rep. Al Green in a generational Democratic primary runoff for a newly created congressional district following Republican redistricting.</summary></entry><entry><title>The World Cup problem that could disrupt all of sports</title><author><name>Lara Williams</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/fifa-world-cup-extreme-heat-climate-change-gq8clqjz"/><id>urn:uuid:4a991f19-89ae-48a8-b89f-fa21557ad602</id><updated>2026-05-27T12:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A quarter of the matches are likely to be played in dangerously hot conditions.</summary></entry><entry><title>Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-alabama-redistricting-congress-elections-d48474"/><id>urn:uuid:35536c72-6f37-41b4-a55e-a2caece92686</id><updated>2026-05-27T11:51:58.711-04:00</updated><summary>Alabama is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections, despite a lower court's ruling the map intentionally discriminates against Black people.</summary></entry><entry><title>Puerto Rico governor announces emergency to fight worsening coastal erosion</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/puerto-rico-governor-emergency-coastal-erosion-c02100"/><id>urn:uuid:89f6f85e-d81e-4de2-8992-758d16dcbd04</id><updated>2026-05-27T11:48:55.979-04:00</updated><summary>Puerto Rico's governor has announced a state of emergency following critical coastal erosion along the U.S. territory's north coast.</summary></entry><entry><title>Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/nil-college-congress-cantwell-cruz-d14574"/><id>urn:uuid:3ac0eb48-a0b0-4eac-87cf-30d974bab297</id><updated>2026-05-27T11:30:46.221-04:00</updated><summary>The senators trying to fix college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one "free" transfer over their careers and create a "Lane Kiffin Rule" to restrict coach movement during the season.</summary></entry><entry><title>6,000-acre solar project permit nixed by Ohio Supreme Court, for now at least</title><author><name> Signal Ohio</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/oak-run-solar-farm-ohio-supreme-court-m50258"/><id>urn:uuid:ece122e3-4dd3-4a72-b854-d22b0b683917</id><updated>2026-05-27T11:29:37.585-04:00</updated><summary>The Ohio Supreme Court has overturned a permit for a massive solar farm in Madison County.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran expands restrictions on distribution of news content by international media outlets</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-media-restrictions-reporting-distribution-u22861"/><id>urn:uuid:6af1027d-1d7a-4115-815a-4a262b6f830c</id><updated>2026-05-27T11:10:00.050-04:00</updated><summary>Iran is expanding restrictions on the distribution of news content from the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ron Darling rips the Mets after another mental mistake on the field</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/media/ron-darling-rips-mets-drvvp6sz"/><id>urn:uuid:29f5f1f2-3b03-4e15-b541-6074a67223ee</id><updated>2026-05-27T11:03:09.517-04:00</updated><summary>"It happens every game. We just don't point it out," Darling said on the air.</summary></entry><entry><title>A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hail-climate-change-damage-storms-warming-x63077"/><id>urn:uuid:72eb8bf3-6956-4fe5-8575-28b9a1b61359</id><updated>2026-05-27T11:00:39.477-04:00</updated><summary>A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world.</summary></entry><entry><title>9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/paper-mill-explosion-washington-white-liquor-n50141"/><id>urn:uuid:07e9956b-a4eb-4124-8fcf-9b56d72ef3d1</id><updated>2026-05-27T10:57:01.099-04:00</updated><summary>Crews are resuming the search for nine people presumed killed at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ebola-congo-kenya-trump-administration-facility-b70686"/><id>urn:uuid:01e21416-2356-436b-a07f-44751ea85662</id><updated>2026-05-27T10:55:27.556-04:00</updated><summary>A Trump administration official says the administration will send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them to the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>Third Eye Blind to perform at free Long Island World Cup watch party</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/fifa-concert-third-eye-blind-v0m1ye7r"/><id>urn:uuid:bec25775-615e-4136-b631-6099e63d844c</id><updated>2026-05-27T10:51:07.200-04:00</updated><summary>Multiple watch parties for the soccer matches will be held across Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Netherlands top scorer Memphis Depay included in World Cup squad after injury worries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/netherlands-world-cup-squad-depay-koeman-frimpong-t14515"/><id>urn:uuid:844d2ada-bc6e-428e-9bf7-513220079425</id><updated>2026-05-27T10:32:33.144-04:00</updated><summary>Netherlands top scorer Memphis Depay recovered from injury just in time for coach Ronald Koeman to include him in his 26-man squad for the World Cup next month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ghana begins repatriating citizens from South Africa due to anti-immigration tensions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-ghana-nationals-repatriation-antiimmigration-x74712"/><id>urn:uuid:68fffae4-c314-491b-bca5-ff744530dcfd</id><updated>2026-05-27T10:28:07.632-04:00</updated><summary>Ghana has started a voluntary repatriation program for its citizens as a reaction to anti-immigration tensions in South Africa.</summary></entry><entry><title>Music Review: On Paul McCartney's 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' an ex-Beatle reminisces</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/paul-mccartney-boys-of-dungeon-lane-review-beatles-p87204"/><id>urn:uuid:5c1e3053-912b-4ac6-866a-bfd74a3c12dd</id><updated>2026-05-27T10:15:35.959-04:00</updated><summary>For Paul McCartney, "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" is a trip down memory lane.</summary></entry><entry><title>Watchdog says dozens of Assad-era chemical weapons found in Syria in recent weeks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/syria-opcw-chemical-weapons-a64425"/><id>urn:uuid:12e63451-8463-45eb-a9e2-80cdde4dd2d5</id><updated>2026-05-27T10:15:27.893-04:00</updated><summary>The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says it has found dozens of undeclared chemical bombs and rockets in Syria.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Islanders share stories on how they learned to drive</title><author><name>Joe Dziemianowicz</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/learning-to-drive-qeodswzn"/><id>urn:uuid:fed13d2b-14ae-456a-9f71-ba5f9eaa4929</id><updated>2026-05-27T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Whether it was a Mustang or a Mack truck, these drivers remember the first time they got behind the wheel.</summary></entry><entry><title>Uganda closes its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare Ebola type are surging</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ebola-congo-uganda-border-virus-v88366"/><id>urn:uuid:f8ebe471-bfd9-454d-9947-c440f613d3bb</id><updated>2026-05-27T09:53:56.139-04:00</updated><summary>Uganda has ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected Ebola cases are surging.</summary></entry><entry><title>South African government and Afrikaners reject US claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-africa-us-afrikaners-refugees-trump-g37776"/><id>urn:uuid:79080ef9-1d53-4685-b43c-a69932b2def0</id><updated>2026-05-27T09:44:32.814-04:00</updated><summary>South Africa's government and Afrikaner advocacy groups reject the notion of a humanitarian emergency affecting white people in the country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-carney-radar-planes-saab-sweden-bombardier-d77694"/><id>urn:uuid:6bd167aa-2a07-4324-88ea-ef9e96f0603f</id><updated>2026-05-27T09:40:44.531-04:00</updated><summary>Canada plans to buy early warning radar planes from Sweden's Saab and Canada's Bombardier, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Chicks announce intimate 'Taking the Long Way' 20th Anniversary Tour. 'This is our lives'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/chicks-taking-long-way-anniversary-tour-interview-t96714"/><id>urn:uuid:c1e7749e-6656-474e-bdf1-a5f023e33b59</id><updated>2026-05-27T09:33:50.127-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicks are taking their 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" on tour this fall.</summary></entry><entry><title>US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-weapons-air-defense-csis-analysis-v73712"/><id>urn:uuid:1f2eed92-d436-46b3-a373-1642f0c42446</id><updated>2026-05-27T09:30:43.286-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>How AP and Equilar calculated CEO pay</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/us-ceo-pay-methodology-a85439"/><id>urn:uuid:3fc7670e-eacc-4b7e-b003-aaa0540e86a7</id><updated>2026-05-27T09:16:16.184-04:00</updated><summary>For its annual analysis of CEO pay, The Associated Press used data provided by Equilar, an executive data firm.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICC trial for ex-Philippine President Duterte to start in November</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/international-criminal-court-philippines-duterte-trial-b43212"/><id>urn:uuid:74cbf97a-89aa-40d9-be24-71bc6dfeab9f</id><updated>2026-05-27T09:08:56.533-04:00</updated><summary>Judges at the International Criminal Court have set Nov. 30 as the start date for the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity.</summary></entry><entry><title>Why Trump's allegations that white people are being persecuted in South Africa have been denied</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-south-africa-afrikaner-white-refugees-us-e81913"/><id>urn:uuid:a91d2970-33bf-4b44-b417-6964e895d658</id><updated>2026-05-27T08:58:32.422-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded the number of refugee places available for white South Africans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Median pay for CEOs rose nearly 6% in 2025, but some compensation packages were eye-popping</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ceo-compensation-stock-awards-workers-pay-ratio-g94160"/><id>urn:uuid:ea2fa28b-6c1a-49b7-ab00-99c572b738ff</id><updated>2026-05-27T08:43:21.651-04:00</updated><summary>The typical CEO compensation package rose nearly 6% in 2025 to $17.7 million, as company boards rewarded their top executives for bigger profits and higher stock prices, and gave them incentives to stick around and make even more money for shareholders in the years ahead.</summary></entry><entry><title>Elmont man wins $1.3M in Powerball game</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/lottery/lotto-powerball-elmont-man-l8f379t3"/><id>urn:uuid:2deeb28a-4133-4d13-a67e-39e4a72286a2</id><updated>2026-05-27T08:42:04.383-04:00</updated><summary>Jacques Mutombo collected the second prize after matching the first five numbers drawn on March 23.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/trump-iran-cabinet-paxton-elections-j20957"/><id>urn:uuid:d7d8e137-3dbf-4fb5-b8ac-708545a9507a</id><updated>2026-05-27T08:34:01.607-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the Iran war, saying "things are going very well" days after insisting a settlement was "largely negotiated."</summary></entry><entry><title>Djokovic pushed in 4-set win amid heat wave at French Open. Rybakina beaten in big day for Ukraine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-swiatek-french-open-roland-garros-q81678"/><id>urn:uuid:85050bc0-6b2e-4b43-993c-ff5db3b57eb8</id><updated>2026-05-27T08:04:48.166-04:00</updated><summary>Novak Djokovic was pushed by 74th-ranked Valentin Royer for more than 3½ hours before he reached the third round of the French Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3 victory.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hajj pilgrims perform rituals in soaring heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/islam-hajj-mina-saudi-arabia-muslim-c35017"/><id>urn:uuid:8f331c89-db36-4b82-b1ce-b88aeecac5a5</id><updated>2026-05-27T07:51:52.279-04:00</updated><summary>Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have been performing the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Hajj, enduring temperatures over 107 degrees Fahrenheit.</summary></entry><entry><title>West Islip's Robert McAteer, 70, killed crossing Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow</title><author><name>Maureen Mullarkey</name><email>maureen.mullarkey@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/fatal-crash-hempstead-turnpike-byfbdjd1"/><id>urn:uuid:ed99a66a-f49a-42ed-9eb7-a7dd175616b0</id><updated>2026-05-27T07:07:36.031-04:00</updated><summary>The driver of the vehicle, a 70-year-old woman, remained at the scene, police said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hungary's parliament votes to remain a member of the International Criminal Court</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-icc-membership-parliament-vote-x97358"/><id>urn:uuid:d9b79a63-dd6e-4d63-9ca6-60616ddd34be</id><updated>2026-05-27T07:06:41.984-04:00</updated><summary>Hungary's parliament has voted to remain a member of the International Criminal Court.</summary></entry><entry><title>Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nepal-mount-everest-climbers-mountaineers-o24201"/><id>urn:uuid:c2ab37b2-19df-4716-b8be-d7601a10b6ee</id><updated>2026-05-27T07:02:47.258-04:00</updated><summary>Climbers and officials have met in Kathmandu to discuss the risks of scaling Mount Everest.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-green-cards-uscis-citizenship-trump-f57158"/><id>urn:uuid:5710334c-ca1a-418b-ab52-11f06a6e83eb</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:59:54.384-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump's administration has announced a new policy requiring green card seekers to apply from their home countries instead of in the U.S. This change has left many immigrants and attorneys confused and concerned.</summary></entry><entry><title>A bitter Eid al-Adha in Mali's capital as al-Qaida-linked blockade sends sheep prices soaring</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mali-insecurity-eid-aladha-bamako-jnim-j06264"/><id>urn:uuid:9916e271-201a-4418-ba10-24ea91455478</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:59:25.880-04:00</updated><summary>Muslims in Mali's capital, Bamako, face challenges celebrating Eid al-Adha due to a blockade by armed groups linked to al-Qaida.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nuno to remain West Ham manager despite Premier League relegation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/nuno-west-ham-manager-k32562"/><id>urn:uuid:4b34ad79-bd40-45d7-884e-bdf212cab18f</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:59:12.239-04:00</updated><summary>West Ham is keeping manager Nuno Espirito Santo for next season despite the London club's relegation from the Premier League at the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>These are the five least expensive new cars you can buy in 2026, according to Edmunds</title><author><name> By NICK KURCZEWSKI of Edmunds</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/inexpensive-new-cars-2026-r06294"/><id>urn:uuid:3f7a5b93-f92e-47e5-8015-b8cf60bb865d</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:50:14.690-04:00</updated><summary>Buying a car is a major investment, especially as everyday costs continue to rise.</summary></entry><entry><title>Denmark and former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel retiring because of shoulder injury</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/kasper-schmeichel-celtic-denmark-retirement-j83425"/><id>urn:uuid:e12d31a5-b05a-46e9-8b35-1a1660ece26e</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:30:13.602-04:00</updated><summary>Denmark and Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who was part of the Premier League-winning team with Leicester in 2016 in one of soccer's biggest shocks, has announced his retirement from soccer because of a serious shoulder injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Divers find 5 villagers alive in a flooded cave in Laos after more than a week trapped in darkness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/laos-cave-xaisomboun-flood-rescue-missing-divers-l89290"/><id>urn:uuid:3fae5394-87fa-4f49-b302-891b1a0d81aa</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:22:14.931-04:00</updated><summary>Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week have been found alive.</summary></entry><entry><title>IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports cut from 2032 Brisbane Games could return in future</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/ioc-olympics-la-brisbane-coventry-m49078"/><id>urn:uuid:ea67c4c6-789e-4ecf-b924-0e5d7224b867</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:17:29.714-04:00</updated><summary>IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program will have a path to return at future Summer Games.</summary></entry><entry><title>The US is a two-time World Cup host. Without Lamar Hunt, it is likely neither would have happened</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-soccer-lamar-hunt-chiefs-usa-america-a16691"/><id>urn:uuid:393ad084-a7e4-4def-919f-d6ae0077ccf5</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:10:35.307-04:00</updated><summary>Clark and Dan Hunt share fond memories of their late father, Lamar Hunt, beyond their World Cup adventures.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-banks-air-defense-drones-g36800"/><id>urn:uuid:242aef9e-e871-4d3d-9aba-cd7c6d0a5457</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:03:48.581-04:00</updated><summary>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress asking for more air defense ammunition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Movie Review: 'Backrooms' goes from internet meme to the big screen</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/backrooms-movie-review-h20089"/><id>urn:uuid:d2a5950a-6b8e-4b82-ac5d-5e6ca10e4cb8</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:02:04.038-04:00</updated><summary>What evil lurks in the drabbest of interiors.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/curacao-world-cup-i13635"/><id>urn:uuid:5709610a-df4f-4cb0-a286-8220c538b4b4</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:00:46.844-04:00</updated><summary>Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shades of the 2023 Stanley Cup team: Golden Knights win with depth scoring, defense and goaltending</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/golden-knights-stanley-cup-advance-x31964"/><id>urn:uuid:1321fc96-8783-4566-9b9f-1e151d48228d</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:00:33.093-04:00</updated><summary>The Vegas Golden Knights have made it to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine seasons, solidifying their status as a top expansion franchise in North American sports.</summary></entry><entry><title>New York data centers need a regional approach</title><author><name>Dan Panico</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/data-centers-long-island-water-btrayfof"/><id>urn:uuid:19e10cf9-1018-4b68-946a-a5065cc7438f</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>We could see a free-for-all over power- and water-consuming data centers on Long Island.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stop ignoring the Hatch Act</title><author><name>The Editorial Board</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorials/hatch-act-e4xv947v"/><id>urn:uuid:a0ff4212-1da4-430e-a111-b490d06ab5e7</id><updated>2026-05-27T06:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Trump's White House has openly defied the line set between government and politics.</summary></entry><entry><title>10 players to watch at the World Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-messi-ronaldo-neymar-x58818"/><id>urn:uuid:221085d3-cd60-4120-9d7f-9be29ea7c70c</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:58:28.820-04:00</updated><summary>Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to make their final appearances at the 2026 World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Philippine bishop and ex-ICC judge lead new inquiry into thousands of Duterte-era killings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philippines-antidrugs-crackdown-rodrigo-duterte-catholic-david-x94212"/><id>urn:uuid:edc00cd7-07e5-4457-9f6f-598aeab44636</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:39:31.495-04:00</updated><summary>A group led by a Roman Catholic bishop in the Philippines has launched a fact-finding body to document accounts of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drugs crackdown.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-bondi-shooting-antisemitism-inquiry-sydney-o69728"/><id>urn:uuid:c16c7da1-3c67-4e10-aa1b-808c84767af5</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:17:01.804-04:00</updated><summary>An Australian government inquiry has heard that a state police force has worked to form a heavily armed rapid response team since the Bondi Beach shooting.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump is getting the Republican Party he wants. But can he win in the midterms?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/donald-trump-ken-paxton-republicans-john-cornyn-r80610"/><id>urn:uuid:a4315fc3-c16a-442f-a55c-0cf32abda179</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:03:40.110-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has been showcasing his influence in Republican primaries, recently endorsing Ken Paxton in Texas.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza City</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-eid-news-05-27-2026-m34263"/><id>urn:uuid:aae43c3a-5ee5-4627-9cc5-f214a49685c7</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:02:36.465-04:00</updated><summary>Hamas is confirming that Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City killed the new leader of Hamas' military wing.</summary></entry><entry><title>How the Villanova trio of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges led Knicks to NBA Finals</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/villanova-knicks-brunson-bridges-hart-ixb9hlmn"/><id>urn:uuid:12bfe3cb-c7fe-40af-9b45-ab990b1151f8</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Villanova teammates, who won NCAA titles together, are now one step away from winning a championship with the Knicks.</summary></entry><entry><title>Affordable housing on Long Island is hard to find. Here's how the system works.</title><author><name>Jonathan LaMantia and Brianne Ledda</name><email>brianne.ledda@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/wallet-watch/how-to-find-affordable-housing-long-island-bthmvmcx"/><id>urn:uuid:acb6825f-7524-42f1-ba42-69b45658346c</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Renters searching for help must navigate a fragmented system all while demand far outpaces supply. Here's how the lottery system works.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island to host various youth summer camps featuring professional and college athletes</title><author><name>Denis P. Gorman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/sports-ohp1wl6v"/><id>urn:uuid:2fd0680f-2307-4747-aef9-6eb4443e1e15</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Check out how young athletes can learn from Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, Islanders center Mathew Barzal and more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Zumiez, an escape room and reopened Claire's on tap for Green Acres Mall</title><author><name>Celia Young</name><email>celia.young@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/green-acres-mall-ojzeziiw"/><id>urn:uuid:80f24312-ba28-4071-97e7-d51f4aa794a5</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The companies' plans come as Green Acres Mall undergoes a massive redevelopment.</summary></entry><entry><title>These young Long Island immigrants are legally shielded from deportation. ICE is arresting them anyway.</title><author><name>Josefa Vel&amp;aacute;squez</name><email>josefa.velasquez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/investigations/ice-immigration-special-juvenile-status-ve6dtl5s"/><id>urn:uuid:f40522d6-9990-4414-bf7c-6c09547f1f75</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>ICE is detaining people with a special immigration status that protects them from deportation while they apply for a green card.</summary></entry><entry><title>Massapequa Water District to borrow $15M for upgrades</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/massapequa-water-district-borrowing-byh3xm8d"/><id>urn:uuid:90f33452-e539-4da6-85a0-835ce667d888</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The district will replace water mains and upgrade a well needed in times of high demand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Would you pass the NYS drivers' test? Take the quiz</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/nys-drivers-test-quiz-2026-questions-rpo5wvj2"/><id>urn:uuid:a775c539-2542-4d92-a2ff-9c39b29769a6</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Test your knowledge with sample questions teens and new drivers need to know to get on the road.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks' top 10 individual performances in NBA Finals games</title><author><name>Mike Rose</name><email>michael.rose@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-nba-finals-vrftwqe4"/><id>urn:uuid:7521e681-f4ad-4a16-8b4f-4a823ca0b39c</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>From Willis Reed and Walt Frazier to Patrick Ewing and Latrell Sprewell, a look at the most memorable games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stillwell Woods preserve advocates: Site needs a clear border to help protect it</title><author><name>Joseph Ostapiuk</name><email>joseph.ostapiuk@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/stillwell-woods-preserve-ballfields-yc83pmx3"/><id>urn:uuid:25bfa0f4-22c3-4780-9280-f2e7dc118466</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A wooded buffer separates the preserve from athletic fields, but advocates say that without a clear border, the preserve could be vulnerable to future development.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mepham teacher's projects involve plants, paint and public service</title><author><name>Jim Merritt</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/neeru-partap-mepham-high-school-b4kdgu1r"/><id>urn:uuid:9349c5c1-644b-4c86-821f-c7b6cdaf5c9c</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>She integrates community service into education, inspiring her students.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teens aren't getting their license. Long Island's roads, anxiety are to blame.</title><author><name>Jim Merritt</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/long-island-teens-not-driving-2026-trend-y6faoevq"/><id>urn:uuid:af6f028a-1b9a-46ed-9815-328688cde888</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Only about a third of 16- and 17-year-olds on Long Island got their junior driver's license, according to the latest NYS DMV data.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Hempstead agrees to pay $550G to settle mosque lawsuit</title><author><name>Joshua Needelman</name><email>joshua.needelman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/mosque-north-hempstead-lawsuit-we51bg4r"/><id>urn:uuid:7e9eec70-7077-49b2-8226-221ecf9a63a6</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>North Hempstead agreed to settle a federal lawsuit in April after it denied a New Hyde Park mosque's expansion.</summary></entry><entry><title>Punjabi Bites opens in Rockville Centre</title><author><name>Andi Berlin</name><email>andi.berlin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/punjabi-bites-indian-opens-rockville-centre-r98ytd3d"/><id>urn:uuid:6d289e98-b336-4df4-b6cd-1f00bcc7ab99</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The menu features Southern Indian, Indo-Chinese and Northern Indian dishes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gold Star mom, Vietnam vet's thoughts, lack of sportsmanship, Northwell Health dispute, child's death</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/gold-star-mom-vietnam-vets-gamesmanship-northwell-health-dispute-cps-xxw6jfx9"/><id>urn:uuid:be28dc0c-1795-4c6f-9c90-03aa7742ceba</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Does it rain more on weekends, or is Long Island's recent weather pattern just bad luck?</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler and Anastasia Valeeva</name><email>anastasia.valeeva@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/wet-weekends-rain-long-island-p6wx5vfv"/><id>urn:uuid:e0482bd5-bfbd-409d-a238-ada906f84a93</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Memorial Day weekend was one of several recent weekends on LI where rain ruined outdoor plans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packed bars, sold-out gear and Knicks cookies: Long Island businesses cash in on NBA Finals run</title><author><name>Victor Ocasio and Arielle Dollinger</name><email>arielle.dollinger@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/knicks-nba-finals-long-island-business-apxqn3zn"/><id>urn:uuid:34d73b2c-9c95-4fb6-891d-ade7b53ecd5f</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Sports bars reported packed crowds, retailers saw Knicks gear sell fast and even local bakeries got in on the orange-and-blue excitement amid the team's historic playoff run.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roslyn house for sale built in 1860s, restored and expanded in 2008</title><author><name>Rachel Weiss</name><email>rachel.weiss@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/roslyn-house-for-sale-eastman-gpswrsar"/><id>urn:uuid:bd63af53-0ce1-4003-b577-9cb99a5c464f</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Eastman Cottage was purchased by the Roslyn Landmark Society and completely restored around 2008 for $80,000.</summary></entry><entry><title>Where to find ube-flavored treats on Long Island</title><author><name>Ellen Yan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/long-island-ube-ice-cream-j0d5fbpc"/><id>urn:uuid:0b0ce8b2-6b8b-4e18-87a5-504cb46646c7</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"I just want people to understand that ube is more than just a trendy, purple ingredient," said Filipino chef Joy Ann Salanga.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jets offseason roster analysis, Part 1: Offense and special teams</title><author><name>Al Iannazzone</name><email>al.iannazzone@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jets-roster-analysis-offense-special-teams-tvgl1zwl"/><id>urn:uuid:f24c4987-a87f-48f8-88da-696bbb3342b7</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at the Jets' remade roster this offseason as training camp approaches in July</summary></entry><entry><title>Estos jóvenes inmigrantes de Long Island están legalmente protegidos de la deportación. El ICE los detiene de todos modos.</title><author><name>Josefa Velásquez</name><email>josefa.velasquez@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/investigations/ice-inmigracion-especial-juvenil-nyyz6xrn"/><id>urn:uuid:4bbce71c-3610-4373-b817-5d704deb294a</id><updated>2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>El ICE detiene a personas con un estatus migratorio especial que les protege de la deportación mientras solicitan la tarjeta verde.</summary></entry><entry><title>Berlin police arrest man suspected of being an accomplice to Holocaust Memorial stabbing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/germany-holocaust-memorial-stabbing-alleged-accomplice-arrested-e19005"/><id>urn:uuid:f5993fdd-b379-4845-a7c9-4b493fad6670</id><updated>2026-05-27T04:45:02.844-04:00</updated><summary>An alleged accomplice of a man who was convicted of stabbing and seriously wounding a Spanish tourist at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial last year has been arrested in the German capital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spanish police search Socialist party's headquarters in fresh blow to Prime Minister Sánchez</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-socialist-headquarters-police-raid-r86989"/><id>urn:uuid:d9f2566c-3bc6-4192-b4fa-d79dca6674c9</id><updated>2026-05-27T04:12:44.527-04:00</updated><summary>Spanish police have mounted a search of the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party as part of an ongoing investigation into possible financial wrongdoing.</summary></entry><entry><title>Penpa Tsering sworn in for a second term to lead Tibet's government-in-exile</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/tibet-president-penpa-tsering-dalai-lama-india-t83174"/><id>urn:uuid:cd984dae-982b-4e4d-bc7f-f472aa4b7a20</id><updated>2026-05-27T03:46:02.558-04:00</updated><summary>Penpa Tsering has been sworn in for a second term as the president of Tibet's government-in-exile based in India.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crystal Palace beats Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for Conference League title, club's 1st European trophy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/conference-league-final-crystal-palace-rayo-vallecano-y55126"/><id>urn:uuid:cbde9d3c-695c-4708-9e89-57e98249c0b4</id><updated>2026-05-27T03:38:57.628-04:00</updated><summary>Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal as Crystal Palace won its first-ever European trophy by beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday to give outgoing coach Oliver Glasner the perfect send-off.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers' Kiké Hernández likely sidelined by a left oblique strain after a scorching return</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-kike-hernandez-t42686"/><id>urn:uuid:35634e82-596f-427a-a3a8-03c1923832f3</id><updated>2026-05-27T02:23:52.377-04:00</updated><summary>Kiké Hernández is likely headed to the injured list with a strained left oblique just two days into his season debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers.</summary></entry><entry><title>China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflix's '3 Body Problem'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-three-body-problem-poisoning-execution-u73617"/><id>urn:uuid:277ba2c5-0131-407d-bfa5-591e58e2a1d0</id><updated>2026-05-27T02:12:41.458-04:00</updated><summary>Chinese authorities have executed a man for poisoning his former associate, a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netflix production of "The Three-Body Problem."</summary></entry><entry><title>US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mexico-cubans-deported-venezuelans-human-rights-trump-m11979"/><id>urn:uuid:9c169342-7d2c-49f6-bd7c-7040f9fb6771</id><updated>2026-05-27T02:12:16.462-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal options.</summary></entry><entry><title>Matthew Perry's assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/matthew-perry-assistant-sentencing-g06028"/><id>urn:uuid:fbef119b-b342-4c74-b811-3481e3eebb29</id><updated>2026-05-27T01:56:45.898-04:00</updated><summary>Matthew Perry's personal assistant has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison for his role in the drug death of the "Friends" star.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mackenzie Blackwood plays well, just not well enough, as Avalanche swept from playoffs</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/nhl-playoffs-colorado-avalanche-mackenzie-blackwood-goalie-q27055"/><id>urn:uuid:9669395b-3211-4e36-ad5b-e42b62210a6d</id><updated>2026-05-27T01:53:19.425-04:00</updated><summary>Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar's decision to replace goaltender Scott Wedgewood with Mackenzie Blackwood for Game 4 of the Western Conference Final wasn't a bad idea, if only the backup netminder had gotten goal support.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sparked by Alex Caruso, the Thunder bench steps up again in Game 5 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/thunder-spurs-nba-playoffs-t49927"/><id>urn:uuid:ddffe2c3-0af2-4496-a988-893b7d2b4796</id><updated>2026-05-27T01:24:49.012-04:00</updated><summary>Alex Caruso sparked another big effort from the bench and he's a big reason the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the verge of returning to the NBA Finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>For one Ukrainian war amputee, rebuilding is painful after a Russian strike killed her husband</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-amputee-e99764"/><id>urn:uuid:dfe960ba-d2bd-45ac-86a4-f2af661f1461</id><updated>2026-05-27T01:11:21.986-04:00</updated><summary>A Ukrainian woman has transformed her life after losing a limb in a Russian missile attack that also killed her husband.</summary></entry><entry><title>Athletics' Nick Kurtz goes 0 for 4 as 48-game on-base streak ends, ties Mark McGwire for team mark</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/athletics-kurtz-r31656"/><id>urn:uuid:0340f4a2-b100-4712-abc6-87a56ad8ef56</id><updated>2026-05-27T01:03:53.506-04:00</updated><summary>Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz had his 48-game on-base streak stopped after going 0 for 4 with three strikeouts in a 4-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners.</summary></entry><entry><title>Harper, Realmuto and Turner hit home runs in Phillies' 4-3 win over Padres</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-padres-score-w55638"/><id>urn:uuid:73476292-78f2-43ea-ab5e-2e5efc061e2c</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:57:13.693-04:00</updated><summary>Bryce Harper, J.</summary></entry><entry><title>Betts blasts 2 homers and drives in 5 as the Dodgers crush the Rockies 15-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-dodgers-score-a06062"/><id>urn:uuid:e702e2b1-82ac-4db3-86c0-3d056953796f</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:55:16.169-04:00</updated><summary>Mookie Betts homered twice and drove in five runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Colorado Rockies 15-6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marte and Del Castillo homer as Diamondbacks beat Giants 7-5 for ninth win in 10 games</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-giants-score-r51530"/><id>urn:uuid:b89467e7-5fc6-4601-95e1-4dd782b46555</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:52:29.804-04:00</updated><summary>Ketel Marte hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Adrian Del Castillo had a solo shot and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 10 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Argentine police arrest 2 Chileans suspected of being in a group targeting NBA and NFL stars</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/mahomes-kelse-theft-argentina-h71759"/><id>urn:uuid:9b74b98b-b212-4356-b3e7-7fefa0e067bd</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:42:23.759-04:00</updated><summary>Argentine police have arrested two Chilean citizens suspected of being part of a transnational crime gang that targeted the homes of NFL and NBA stars and other elite athletes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with an investigation, mayor says</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brian-ohara-minneapolis-police-resigns-investigation-x94055"/><id>urn:uuid:e43cf9aa-99e8-4631-a05e-4d6d9de95c57</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:36:34.152-04:00</updated><summary>The mayor of Minneapolis says the police chief hired to oversee reforms after George Floyd's killing has chosen to resign rather than face discipline for interfering with an investigation into his conduct.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani still set to start after getting hit on hand by a pitch against the Rockies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-p91908"/><id>urn:uuid:02673761-f54d-4c08-b3df-f55965715a53</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:36:28.350-04:00</updated><summary>Shohei Ohtani was hit on the right hand by a pitch during the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Colorado Rockies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado day to day after leaving win over Giants with right groin tightness</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-arenado-r38882"/><id>urn:uuid:b2300687-e24a-4196-8f95-f4cbb31beaa6</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:34:53.412-04:00</updated><summary>Arizona third baseman Nolan Arenado left the Diamondbacks' 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning because of right groin tightness.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers manager Murphy calls Uribe's mound antics unacceptable</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/abner-uribe-gesture-brewers-e74248"/><id>urn:uuid:bd55a278-32ec-4082-9c1a-52ebc1eac40c</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:25:24.851-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy said antics on the mound by Brewers reliever Abner Uribe after an inning-ending strikeout in a 6-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night were unacceptable.</summary></entry><entry><title>Emerson Hancock leads Mariners to 4-1 win over the Athletics and ends Kurtz's 48-game on-base streak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-athletics-score-y44412"/><id>urn:uuid:9b3f9013-6fd0-41f8-b9c7-60642013241a</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:21:59.292-04:00</updated><summary>Emerson Hancock allowed one hit in six innings, Victor Robles had three hits and the Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 4-1 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Renewable energy is overtaking traditional power projects across Africa, industry leaders say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/solar-battery-renewable-africa-hydro-w12270"/><id>urn:uuid:7d447b2e-1a42-44bd-a650-9236d61d2bfc</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:17:42.996-04:00</updated><summary>Africa's energy sector is rapidly shifting toward solar and wind power and battery storage as governments and investors shift away from coal and large hydropower dams.</summary></entry><entry><title>UK cyberspying chief calls AI 'an unstoppable force' and warns about Russia</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uk-cyberattacks-warning-gchq-russia-china-iran-r81175"/><id>urn:uuid:bc267ce1-d682-4b80-af1e-fcf5e759ce56</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:11:09.933-04:00</updated><summary>Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an "unstoppable force" weaponized just below traditional warfare levels.</summary></entry><entry><title>Billionaire Tom Steyer's ad spending breaks records in California governor's race</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-governor-tom-steyer-billionaire-advertising-b21953"/><id>urn:uuid:8da0a0e2-fa1d-4f4f-a3c8-71ee08fe2687</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:10:04.693-04:00</updated><summary>Win or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark in the history books in his bid to become California's next governor.</summary></entry><entry><title>Takeaways from AP investigation that found 'alarming' spike in suicide deaths of ICE detainees</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ice-suicide-deaths-detention-custody-takeaways-i60522"/><id>urn:uuid:a3e927ba-060a-4f04-bcb5-fd99378b1e72</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:08:45.752-04:00</updated><summary>Detainees in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement are taking their own lives at a pace that's unprecedented in the agency's two-decade history, an Associated Press Investigation has found.</summary></entry><entry><title>Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise remains free after hearing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cruise-ship-stepsister-killed-t25345"/><id>urn:uuid:fba079ce-3289-4ebc-ab44-3044e231ee75</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:08:21.762-04:00</updated><summary>A federal judge has allowed a teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship to remain free for now.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kitchener beats Chicoutimi 3-2 to advance to the Memorial Cup championship game</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/memorial-cup-hockey-kitchener-chicoutimi-k42748"/><id>urn:uuid:27f5621d-12d0-4b1b-9de0-9ce0f006bd64</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:08:18.101-04:00</updated><summary>Jack Pridham and Dylan Edwards each had a goal and an assist and the Kitchener Rangers beat the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 3-2 on Tuesday night to advance to the Memorial Cup championship game.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate, an AP investigation finds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ice-suicide-deaths-detention-custody-b33581"/><id>urn:uuid:56bda11a-6764-4677-b48b-ec162c06f57c</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:07:34.076-04:00</updated><summary>Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that's unprecedented in the agency's two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Millions of people have been placed in new voting districts. Here's where the redistricting stands</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/redistricting-congress-voting-rights-trump-c15733"/><id>urn:uuid:3bb86b73-01f9-4d76-bc72-5a48ea792a67</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:07:18.099-04:00</updated><summary>A redistricting effort ahead of the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts for millions of Americans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/cornyn-trump-paxton-texas-election-senate-c67546"/><id>urn:uuid:7efd65bd-1616-4e7f-ba47-af38a52a589f</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:06:42.982-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump is congratulating Texas Sen. John Cornyn for having a "great career" while also congratulating the man who beat Cornyn in a primary with his endorsement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Washington tourist pleads not guilty in Hawaiian monk seal rock case, barred from Hawaii beaches</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hawaiian-monk-seal-rock-tourist-s00555"/><id>urn:uuid:4ab9aa7f-bacb-4cff-a425-5ea6b989b1ed</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:05:42.971-04:00</updated><summary>A tourist from Washington state is pleading not guilty to charges of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal.</summary></entry><entry><title>LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflicts</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/lego-foundation-david-miliband-i24417"/><id>urn:uuid:4603f816-8e96-402d-a8e6-64d620075778</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:04:58.087-04:00</updated><summary>The LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zones.</summary></entry><entry><title>US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-nuclear-cabinet-meeting-f40180"/><id>urn:uuid:5a5c549a-ed3f-4547-8710-bd18feb81326</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:02:23.132-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. forces have carried out new defensive strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk legislators want answers in alleged torture death of 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan</title><author><name>Nicole Fuller</name><email>nicole.fuller@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/jordynn-duncan-7-year-old-death-emily-kelly-murder-charge-jab2eutm"/><id>urn:uuid:482689ca-487b-4989-ba5e-1415f4c92369</id><updated>2026-05-27T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The legislators called for officials from Child Protective Services and the police department to provide a briefing to lawmakers on the alleged child abuse case.</summary></entry><entry><title>US stocks inch to more records after oil prices drop</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-ai-iran-trump-c52724"/><id>urn:uuid:06eaa7c3-16c8-4bad-9f8c-a2e198fea02d</id><updated>2026-05-26T23:34:52.336-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. stocks inched to more records after oil prices fell back to where they were in mid-April.</summary></entry><entry><title>Victor Wembanyama held to series-low 20 points, Spurs fall in Game 5 of West finals to Thunder</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-victor-wembanyama-nba-playoffs-p61484"/><id>urn:uuid:05f69034-b05e-4d40-b2c8-5acec10a4ad1</id><updated>2026-05-26T23:26:29.476-04:00</updated><summary>It's been a very simple formula for the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thunder top Spurs 127-114 in Game 5, move a win away from a return to NBA Finals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-thunder-score-nba-playoffs-t37323"/><id>urn:uuid:fd090880-f6f3-4a42-8eda-e91b980aaddd</id><updated>2026-05-26T23:23:23.372-04:00</updated><summary>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, Alex Caruso led another strong bench effort with 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brooks Lee's bases-loaded double gets it done for Twins in 11-inning, 5-3 win over White Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-white-sox-score-c69248"/><id>urn:uuid:5d0b76c0-05b9-450a-ba5b-93e54046e865</id><updated>2026-05-26T23:10:37.975-04:00</updated><summary>Brooks Lee hit a bases-loaded double in the 11th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/biden-justice-department-audio-lawsuit-hur-t18829"/><id>urn:uuid:27ac57dc-86f8-4b67-927e-8214a8ec98a9</id><updated>2026-05-26T22:59:29.134-04:00</updated><summary>Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department in an effort to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview with a ghostwriter.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-bunia-bundibugyo-w33661"/><id>urn:uuid:f82e6a4a-3863-4792-b5c1-ca39e163acc1</id><updated>2026-05-26T22:29:23.291-04:00</updated><summary>There is one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer to fight the Ebola epidemic in this camp for 10,000 displaced people in Bunia, a city at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Connor Ackerman's gem in Game 3 leads St. Dominic baseball to NSCHSAA championship</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-st-dominic-baseball-lwdn8dm0"/><id>urn:uuid:5477576a-4de8-4351-ae33-83440673e063</id><updated>2026-05-26T22:23:08.721-04:00</updated><summary>Ackerman struck out five and allowed one earned run and six hits in 6 1⁄3 innings for the Bayhawks, who won their first league title since 2009.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mitchell hits a three-run HR to back Harrison's strong start as the Brewers beat the Cardinals 6-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/brewers-cardinals-score-c79577"/><id>urn:uuid:971e5f63-7461-46cb-a2fa-22c70cb41318</id><updated>2026-05-26T22:22:44.946-04:00</updated><summary>Garrett Mitchell hit a three-run homer and Kyle Harrison tossed six innings of four-hit ball to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrew Senf, Anthony Anatol rack up titles, lead Ward Melville to Suffolk Class A track and field crown</title><author><name>Mike Anderson</name><email>michael.anderson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/track/suffolk-outdoor-track-championships-lthd4110"/><id>urn:uuid:559e4052-afae-416a-a4ec-fc659488eb7c</id><updated>2026-05-26T22:15:43.418-04:00</updated><summary>Senf takes first in 800 and 1,600 meters, Anatol wins 3,200 and both power Patriots' winning 4 x 800 relay team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bellmore propane leak: What to know about keeping tanks safe at home</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/bellmore-propane-tank-leak-frgxo5cq"/><id>urn:uuid:be288cd3-46db-475b-abee-2b46795f9e64</id><updated>2026-05-26T22:13:02.973-04:00</updated><summary>Answers to questions about a propane leak from a 1,150 gallon cylinder, and what to know if a smaller tank leaks at home this barbecue season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael Harris II homers, has 4 hits to help Braves outlast Red Sox 7-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/braves-red-sox-score-l70038"/><id>urn:uuid:cbf4224c-f438-45c6-bfb1-e4edf3688dea</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:59:23.454-04:00</updated><summary>Michael Harris II had four hits, including a two-run home run, Matt Olson added another two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sánchez hits first career grand slam as Blue Jays win 8-1, snap Marlins' streak at four</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-blue-jays-score-m20062"/><id>urn:uuid:e8c6c5d3-efaa-4dc8-93a2-c0cddbaef4e3</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:58:17.774-04:00</updated><summary>Jesús Sánchez hit his first career grand slam, Ernie Clement and Yohendrick Piñango both had solo home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Marlins 8-1, snapping Miami's wining streak at four.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vaughn Grissom's grand slam, 6 RBIs lead Angels over Tigers, 10-6</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/tigers-angels-score-i81035"/><id>urn:uuid:e29e9131-e965-49cd-8fe6-c280cd2b77fb</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:51:00.360-04:00</updated><summary>Vaughn Grissom hit a grand slam and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Rubin: Why Yankees' Cam Schlittler's routine can be described as the calm before the storm</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/roger-rubin/yankees-cam-schlittler-jn43cqah"/><id>urn:uuid:be262690-36c4-4b63-9ce5-c1e1d95366cf</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:42:59.775-04:00</updated><summary>He will be asleep in the clubhouse before a game, then go out and dominate opponents with his trademark fastball and competitiveness.</summary></entry><entry><title>US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 1, leaves 2 survivors</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-cartels-boat-strike-pacific-y26098"/><id>urn:uuid:b80ea7da-5b8a-4fc3-b5d4-a55d4259ba1a</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:39:59.153-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newspaper publisher and former AP board chairman Donald Newhouse dies at 96</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/donald-newhouse-obituary-advance-newspapers-r37648"/><id>urn:uuid:7194b502-6e15-477a-b2a9-68ea262b1d17</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:39:06.181-04:00</updated><summary>Donald E.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mets' starting rotation has been particularly bad since Clay Holmes suffered broken leg</title><author><name>Ben Dickson</name><email>benjamin.dickson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-clay-holmes-christian-scott-nfr2zviz"/><id>urn:uuid:3fe0627a-9347-4bd4-8611-cc5e0cbd6a28</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:35:51.929-04:00</updated><summary>Clay Holmes suffered a broken leg in mid-May against the Yankees and, in the time since, seemingly the entire starting staff has been bad.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shane Baz strikes out season-high 9, Basallo hits 3-run homer as Orioles top Rays 6-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-orioles-score-h87562"/><id>urn:uuid:b6206413-4f6e-4381-81fd-8272f6667932</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:32:39.198-04:00</updated><summary>Shane Baz struck out a season-high nine and Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Esmerlyn Valdez's homer caps five-run first, Pirates send skidding Cubs to 10th straight loss 12-1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-pirates-score-q15544"/><id>urn:uuid:b56c7077-425e-416a-9c54-5243c4bd3d18</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:26:45.997-04:00</updated><summary>Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the skidding Cubs 12-1 to extend Chicago's losing streak to 10 games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Isabella DeGroot pitches Carle Place softball to third straight Nassau championship</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/high-school-softball-dwpnpbpm"/><id>urn:uuid:b4a9e333-50e5-4b7b-a0f0-fe515a391239</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:18:17.919-04:00</updated><summary>Carle Place (11-13) will face the Suffolk champion for the Long Island Class B crown at Martha Avenue Field at 2 p.m. on June 6.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kelsey Plum's scorching WNBA start hits a snag with a sprained ankle in practice</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sparks-kelsey-plum-m74612"/><id>urn:uuid:b43f20a0-baf2-4850-a3a4-34e33ad6f464</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:15:44.368-04:00</updated><summary>Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum has sprained her ankle during practice.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wood's 15th homer of the season helps Nationals to 6-3 victory over Guardians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-guardians-score-c78051"/><id>urn:uuid:3c924159-9093-4416-b125-4467b8c78ea6</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:14:17.065-04:00</updated><summary>James Wood hit a two-run homer and Keibert Ruiz had a two-run single in the second inning as the Washington Nationals beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Tuesday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Huntington girls lacrosse's Ava Bencivenga scores double-overtime winner in Suffolk Class A semifinal</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/high-school-girls-lacrosse-oazajc4p"/><id>urn:uuid:d38a2feb-329c-4298-99d5-70b224a46a68</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:10:39.941-04:00</updated><summary>Huntington will face No. 1 Ward Melville in the Suffolk Class A girls lacrosse championship on Sunday at Stony Brook.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/north-korea-kim-ballistic-cruise-missiles-nuclear-s06681"/><id>urn:uuid:a3f4bd5f-8f42-401b-ab39-d5535b2b7112</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:07:27.821-04:00</updated><summary>North Korea says its latest launches involved multiple weapons systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile that leader Kim Jong Un plans to deploy with front-line units facing South Korea.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chargers lock up Derwin James with a multiyear extension</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/chargers-derwin-james-extension-r06158"/><id>urn:uuid:f1ccd999-3b01-4886-b050-2ac1f05ee7e7</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:05:46.055-04:00</updated><summary>Five-time Pro Bowl safety Derwin James and the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a multiyear extension.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dang Van Phuoc, AP combat photographer who lost an eye in the Vietnam War, dies at 91</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/dang-van-phuoc-vietnam-war-photographer-death-x63288"/><id>urn:uuid:fc6ce66a-541b-4d64-9cfc-d52362714e3e</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:03:11.765-04:00</updated><summary>Former Associated Press photographer Dang Van Phuoc has died at age 91.</summary></entry><entry><title>Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson stays in the NBA draft after 2 seasons with Red Raiders</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/christian-anderson-texas-tech-nba-draft-v19372"/><id>urn:uuid:cd956ca0-7985-4dc8-a5a2-182433970a6e</id><updated>2026-05-26T21:02:24.125-04:00</updated><summary>Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson is keeping his name in the NBA draft after two standout seasons with the Red Raiders.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada and Germany make liquefied natural gas deal as Carney looks to diversify from US</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-germany-gas-export-agreement-h83881"/><id>urn:uuid:a09e9a58-c9f6-4a1c-b677-e11d90b14ce1</id><updated>2026-05-26T20:28:34.421-04:00</updated><summary>A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal.</summary></entry><entry><title>West Islip boys lacrosse's Will Schwarz fuels strong second half, helps team reach another Suffolk final</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/west-islip-comsewogue-boys-lacrosse-xghq5ej7"/><id>urn:uuid:915f5dd8-fa1a-40ab-9cf7-8f025b650943</id><updated>2026-05-26T20:23:36.141-04:00</updated><summary>Schwarz had four goals and four assists as West Islip outscored Comsewogue 7-2 in second half.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jalen Williams downgraded to out, Jared McCain comes up big for Thunder in Game 5</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/thunder-jalen-williams-a09091"/><id>urn:uuid:c1647522-868d-40d0-8516-632fa5712869</id><updated>2026-05-26T20:20:37.734-04:00</updated><summary>Jalen Williams was out.</summary></entry><entry><title>Court gives Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight Trump administration's efforts to deport him</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/mahmoud-khalil-federal-appeals-court-c86418"/><id>urn:uuid:e7d0278f-5dfa-4920-b8b2-36a086d23b05</id><updated>2026-05-26T20:18:14.086-04:00</updated><summary>A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration's efforts to deport him.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rays pitcher Griffin Jax day to day after being hit in the back by a 107 mph liner</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-griffin-jax-orioles-n18364"/><id>urn:uuid:7a7198cb-f7b4-4160-a423-5ae0087f681d</id><updated>2026-05-26T20:15:20.809-04:00</updated><summary>Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax is day to day with a bruised back after leaving his start in a 6-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles a few batters after being hit by a 107.2 mph line drive in the second inning.</summary></entry><entry><title>Boston's Joe Mazzulla wins NBA's Coach of the Year, repeats claim that it should be a staff award</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nba-coach-of-year-n01318"/><id>urn:uuid:22a3bd0e-c736-49d4-8390-dfd76623647d</id><updated>2026-05-26T20:09:46.583-04:00</updated><summary>Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was asked a couple months ago about the possibility of winning the Coach of the Year award this season, and his answer was succinct.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pelicans new coach Jamahl Mosley expects to handle success better in New Orleans than in Orlando</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/new-orleans-pelicans-jamahl-mosley-u48492"/><id>urn:uuid:639214df-d351-4d53-9956-94768353719a</id><updated>2026-05-26T19:57:31.536-04:00</updated><summary>New Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley says his plan for winning in New Orleans includes better defending and getting players accustomed to the tough and honest criticism that he views as necessary to building a winner.</summary></entry><entry><title>Seaford softball's Rylie Betz shuts down Wantagh to force a Game 3 in Nassau championship series</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/high-school-softball-y8xumfty"/><id>urn:uuid:48370fe3-7040-4562-9176-1a5da0acdb21</id><updated>2026-05-26T19:49:20.731-04:00</updated><summary>It will be the second winner-take-all Game 3 between the two teams in the past three seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs All-Star left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled for the first of two rehab starts on Sunday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-matthew-boyd-o68657"/><id>urn:uuid:8ff6fcc0-36a6-4b93-b4a8-6ac1904ad271</id><updated>2026-05-26T19:45:19.902-04:00</updated><summary>Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled to make the first of what is expected to be two rehab starts for Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mahomes takes part in Chiefs' first voluntary workout, just 5 months after undergoing knee surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-nfl-practice-k53879"/><id>urn:uuid:947e4a58-e139-4ed4-a796-254171dff925</id><updated>2026-05-26T19:42:42.338-04:00</updated><summary>Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has participated in the first voluntary workout of the offseason program.</summary></entry><entry><title>Friends Academy boys golf's Charles Nevin leads team to Long Island championship</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/golf/friends-academy-sayville-boys-golf-pr7dsy0w"/><id>urn:uuid:d3a28dea-ae8d-4a87-b592-8bea97897d7e</id><updated>2026-05-26T19:37:03.055-04:00</updated><summary>Charles Nevin shot a team-best 77 at Bethpage Black as Friends beat Sayville, 8-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>White Sox place Noah Schultz on 15-day IL, recall prospect David Sandlin from Triple-A</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-schultz-sandlin-g82140"/><id>urn:uuid:4d08a2ea-7186-4e6b-b5bf-0be506b32ca5</id><updated>2026-05-26T19:29:35.780-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago White Sox have placed left-hander Noah Schultz on the 15-day injured list due to patellar tendinitis in his right knee.</summary></entry><entry><title>Packers running back Josh Jacobs arrested on charges related to domestic abuse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/josh-jacobs-green-bay-packers-d01888"/><id>urn:uuid:9126b65c-5a8e-4cad-a725-5375efa82e6c</id><updated>2026-05-26T19:28:26.228-04:00</updated><summary>Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing five criminal charges, including strangulation and suffocation, after police responded to a disturbance complaint involving him over the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/avalanche-golden-knights-score-stanley-cup-j83398"/><id>urn:uuid:6e9d1a5b-00eb-41bc-9cd1-22b72569942e</id><updated>2026-05-26T19:20:50.673-04:00</updated><summary>Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored for Vegas and the Golden Knights suffocated Colorado's high-powered offense to beat the Avalanche 2-1 on Tuesday night and for an unthinkable sweep to make their third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reds ace Hunter Greene throws first side session after elbow surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/hunter-greene-reds-injuries-a24124"/><id>urn:uuid:c3b45726-8e16-4162-8c86-19d2e0251b25</id><updated>2026-05-26T19:12:11.564-04:00</updated><summary>Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene took another step in his rehab from elbow surgery Tuesday afternoon, when he threw 15 to 20 pitches during a side session at the club's spring training facility in Arizona.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has no plans to cut his long locks despite team's deep fake video</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jaguars-trevor-lawrence-j14562"/><id>urn:uuid:62a98267-f5f7-41a9-9175-dc772071fc7e</id><updated>2026-05-26T18:53:34.454-04:00</updated><summary>Trevor Lawrence received dozens of texts following his most recent haircut.</summary></entry><entry><title>Puerto Rico's development agency chief resigns after claiming government interference</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/puerto-rico-resignation-governor-interference-q69708"/><id>urn:uuid:e6333a28-efb4-495a-9e69-c08a294fcf66</id><updated>2026-05-26T18:46:06.283-04:00</updated><summary>The head of Puerto Rico's key economic development agency has announced his resignation and criticized the administration of Jenniffer González, accusing it of interfering in his work.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Braves slugging 3rd baseman Bob Horner, who hit 4 homers in a game, dies at 68</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/atlanta-braves-bob-horner-a25809"/><id>urn:uuid:4d38588c-5557-4b08-a0b0-f4ec4bf87d28</id><updated>2026-05-26T18:37:50.663-04:00</updated><summary>Bob Horner, the power-hitting third baseman who was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 1978 and hit a home run in his debut with the Atlanta Braves after skipping the minor leagues, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Great Neck District girls golf wins sixth consecutive Long Island title</title><author><name>Jared Valluzzi</name><email>jared.valluzzi@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/golf/great-neck-district-golfers-lia-huang-caylin-wong-long-island-girls-golf-championship-q6xpfmqc"/><id>urn:uuid:40cb6c9f-0bd7-42b1-95ff-d4615d30d267</id><updated>2026-05-26T18:33:52.595-04:00</updated><summary>Seniors Lia Huang and Caylin Wong have led the way, but depth key to Nassau and Long Island crowns.</summary></entry><entry><title>Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write 'I Have A Dream' speech, dies at 95</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/clarence-jones-died-martin-luther-king-mlk-q89508"/><id>urn:uuid:979ddb9e-8f2c-43d2-875e-25f0b7d01983</id><updated>2026-05-26T18:27:09.122-04:00</updated><summary>Clarence B.</summary></entry><entry><title>2026 United States World Cup Roster</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/us-world-cup-roster-c07759"/><id>urn:uuid:2f8eaeb6-3b10-45de-879c-4c10891c7108</id><updated>2026-05-26T18:23:13.295-04:00</updated><summary>2026 United States World Cup Roster.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hampton Classic Horse Show, primary fast-food food vendor, in legal dispute after show ends contract</title><author><name>Tiffany Cusaac-Smith</name><email>tiffany.cusaac-smith@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/hampton-classic-horse-show-food-vendor-dispute-fc8c7rlx"/><id>urn:uuid:b052f9bf-b99b-4bbb-95f5-b2c97083140f</id><updated>2026-05-26T18:07:19.816-04:00</updated><summary>For roughly 12 years, G &amp; L had served as the primary fast-food vendor for the Hamptons' premier equestrian event.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Clemson AD Terry Don Phillips, who hired Dabo Swinney as football coach, dies at 78</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/clemson-former-ad-terry-don-phillips-dies-i33154"/><id>urn:uuid:484d89f5-f9e2-43c0-8c2b-401ed4b34a92</id><updated>2026-05-26T18:04:09.564-04:00</updated><summary>Terry Don Phillips, the Clemson athletic director who hired Dabo Swinney as the head football coach helping transform the Tigers into a national powerhouse, died Tuesday at 78.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michigan house explosion leaves 1 dead and another in critical condition</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-home-explosion-h76085"/><id>urn:uuid:f6875d00-604d-4663-9ed1-5d06720f7a8f</id><updated>2026-05-26T18:02:22.916-04:00</updated><summary>A Michigan house explosion has left one person dead and one in critical condition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Investigators say fatal Maine lumber mill fire was accidental and started in silo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maine-lumber-mill-explosion-firefighters-r27873"/><id>urn:uuid:5f174cda-4786-4854-b2bc-105329ec5d79</id><updated>2026-05-26T18:00:55.841-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities say the fire and subsequent explosion at a Maine lumber mill that killed a firefighter and injured a dozen other people was accidental and originated at the base of a silo.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ferrari's first electric vehicle met with market skepticism</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/ferrari-electric-vehicle-market-response-automakers-y77617"/><id>urn:uuid:3c4851a3-67b3-4946-86dc-3b04d1afbf9a</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:57:48.119-04:00</updated><summary>Ferrari on Tuesday presented its first-ever fully electric car to Italy's President and Pope Leo XIV, as the rollout received a mixed response from auto critics and the markets.</summary></entry><entry><title>RFK Jr. snatches snakes in viral video, the latest of his many animal encounters</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rfk-jr-kennedy-snake-video-u29737"/><id>urn:uuid:508d25ee-85ed-48cb-a96c-60b6d731df6f</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:56:51.577-04:00</updated><summary>Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has captured the internet's attention by wrangling two snakes bare-handed.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island Knicks fans in disbelief over team's steamrolling on way to NBA Finals</title><author><name>Denis P. Gorman</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-nba-finals-fans-xlylttq3"/><id>urn:uuid:9a018766-2419-48db-b05a-6b20180510c2</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:55:50.389-04:00</updated><summary>"If they actually pull this off, I don't even know what it would be like," Bellmore's Dylan Feehan said of a potential NBA title.</summary></entry><entry><title>Flooding from Euphrates River damages homes and prompts evacuations in Syria</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/syria-floods-raqqa-deir-elzour-euphrates-dam-n13471"/><id>urn:uuid:67417b2c-32dd-415e-9f48-3d4259acffba</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:54:57.181-04:00</updated><summary>Water levels of the Euphrates River in northern and eastern Syria have risen, causing flooding over the past two days.</summary></entry><entry><title>How did that LIE sinkhole happen? We have the deets</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/the-point/lie-sinkhole-patriot-pac-pat-ryan-anthony-labriola-alac-contracting-flx5vei7"/><id>urn:uuid:680f9c87-48e0-45a9-ac91-86abed024108</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:51:17.056-04:00</updated><summary>The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.</summary></entry><entry><title>NCAA denies Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's petition for eligibility reinstatement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/sorsby-gambling-texas-tech-f93907"/><id>urn:uuid:9f1ab803-2ec3-4a53-9d3b-0798a22c1c8f</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:46:39.558-04:00</updated><summary>Texas Tech announced the NCAA has denied the school's petition to have Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility reinstated after he acknowledged wagering on sports, including on his own team when he was a freshman.</summary></entry><entry><title>Global heritage group offers to work with Peru's government on improving conditions at Machu Picchu</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/peru-machu-picchu-unesco-seven-wonders-world-k85404"/><id>urn:uuid:0a77a444-02f3-4363-8a51-c18d1fcd7fb3</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:39:47.886-04:00</updated><summary>A global heritage foundation that works to improve conditions at famous archaeological sites has offered to work with Peruvian authorities on the famed Machu Picchu, where tourists often face hours of lines, overcrowding and unreliable local transportation.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/justice-department-southern-poverty-law-center-blanche-x00764"/><id>urn:uuid:e57c9850-3a38-4c04-ab95-6a8f213d907a</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:39:12.463-04:00</updated><summary>The Southern Poverty Law Center says a Justice Department indictment against the group is part of a "top-down" campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump's perceived political enemies and represents a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed.</summary></entry><entry><title>UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America's 250th anniversary</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/ufc-octagon-white-house-trump-america-250-d66585"/><id>urn:uuid:4c30e7b6-49cc-4ed7-9828-72ed875fe9b8</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:31:56.936-04:00</updated><summary>Crews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blades Brown is going places in a hurry. The teenager just isn't sure which direction</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/blades-brown-pga-tour-korn-ferry-tour-spieth-bhatia-t99529"/><id>urn:uuid:5a149e10-aa0a-468b-a5d9-5d6ced6ea897</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:28:53.308-04:00</updated><summary>Blades Brown is going places with an eye on the PGA Tour card.</summary></entry><entry><title>Now in Year 4, QB Bryce Young taking on a more vocal leadership role with the Panthers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/carolina-panthers-bryce-young-e77393"/><id>urn:uuid:11d57331-a29a-4ae6-84cb-1545aee0ad47</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:28:21.774-04:00</updated><summary>Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is beginning to take on a more vocal role with the Carolina Panthers entering his fourth NFL season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jannik Sinner discusses his Eiffel Tower Lego project after 1st-round win at French Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/jannik-sinner-french-open-roland-garros-m90074"/><id>urn:uuid:26035d2f-fd52-46fc-b923-0606cf1382c9</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:21:10.354-04:00</updated><summary>Top-ranked Jannik Sinner routed No. 171 Clement Tabur 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the French Open to extend his winning streak to 30 matches as he chases the only big title missing in his tennis career.</summary></entry><entry><title>Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/scripps-national-spelling-bee-washington-2026-t10605"/><id>urn:uuid:064bc29d-df9a-4f13-afa8-0dee5e7a7943</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:13:58.373-04:00</updated><summary>The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ross School out of county team tennis championship match after self-reporting ineligible player</title><author><name>Gregg Sarra</name><email>gregg.sarra@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/tennis/ross-school-ineligible-player-b7xaynrs"/><id>urn:uuid:9eacee95-1e7c-4f2c-8054-79a358bca4d8</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:07:17.146-04:00</updated><summary>The ineligible player also was stripped of his individual title, and his teammate will take his place.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada will require self-isolation for people traveling from Congo, Sudan and Uganda due to Ebola</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-ebola-measures-y57053"/><id>urn:uuid:317a3cb5-2510-4a95-90dc-e538e769b955</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:06:29.582-04:00</updated><summary>The Canadian government says travelers from Ebola-affected regions will be required to self-isolate for 21 days, while immigration authorities are temporarily suspending decisions on applications from Congo, South Sudan and Uganda.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israel says it targets new Hamas leader in Gaza as Palestinians report 3 dead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-eid-w98492"/><id>urn:uuid:e47d60a5-3155-4e4f-be7f-02dcfdb730cf</id><updated>2026-05-26T17:03:38.995-04:00</updated><summary>Palestinian hospital officials say Israel has carried out a pair of airstrikes in Gaza City, killing at least three people and injuring 12.</summary></entry><entry><title>NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/nasa-moon-base-artemis-astronauts-i98334"/><id>urn:uuid:b4906f8e-0b71-469a-981a-b43780675212</id><updated>2026-05-26T16:59:27.706-04:00</updated><summary>NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II mission.</summary></entry><entry><title>Coco Gauff involved in 'mini car accident' on her way to French Open match, still gets win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/coco-gauff-car-accident-french-open-s46855"/><id>urn:uuid:20ac0901-ec8e-42d5-a5c7-e4d6f577d3de</id><updated>2026-05-26T16:59:08.095-04:00</updated><summary>Coco Gauff was involved in a car accident on the way to Roland Garros for the first match of her French Open title defense.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bomb threat at Oceanside High School not credible, police say</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/oceanside-high-school-bomb-threat-wkoowu6q"/><id>urn:uuid:002de495-8544-455d-a8a7-3edd8f2f6131</id><updated>2026-05-26T16:32:49.132-04:00</updated><summary>The building had been "evacuated out of precaution," a police department spokesperson said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lakers hire Pelicans exec Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM in latest move to bolster their front office</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/lakers-rohan-ramadas-m51927"/><id>urn:uuid:1231f0e5-b3d2-4311-ab79-affae4209f9f</id><updated>2026-05-26T16:27:04.712-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Rohan Ramadas as their assistant general manager of strategy and data systems.</summary></entry><entry><title>Morocco's Hakimi among 9 picked for World Cup returning from historic 2022 squad</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-morocco-squad-hakimi-i77928"/><id>urn:uuid:31fd656a-afc1-48dc-ba51-a48647327040</id><updated>2026-05-26T16:12:14.553-04:00</updated><summary>Paris Saint-Germain standout Achraf Hakimi was among nine players from Morocco's history-making 2022 World Cup squad picked Tuesday for the 2026 tournament in North America.</summary></entry><entry><title>NCAA baseball regionals are the 1st stop on the Road to Omaha. Here are some things to know</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/ncaa-baseball-regionals-y22161"/><id>urn:uuid:41aad9e3-89b7-4210-a9b3-5bab653e0dd0</id><updated>2026-05-26T16:12:04.782-04:00</updated><summary>The 64-team NCAA baseball tournament starts Friday with first-round games in regionals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Controversial Lake Ronkonkoma fireworks show, already rescheduled and moved, now canceled</title><author><name>Carl MacGowan</name><email>carl.macgowan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/lake-ronkonkoma-fireworks-canceled-eyz63j9l"/><id>urn:uuid:463d0c64-2e17-40ee-9b93-084df3fad71c</id><updated>2026-05-26T16:02:10.577-04:00</updated><summary>There have been political fireworks over concerns the pyrotechnics would affect nesting bald eagles.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers' Logan Henderson goes on IL with lower back strain</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/milwaukee-brewers-logan-henderson-w25346"/><id>urn:uuid:10694224-1fff-4d43-bb21-c69ed07fe728</id><updated>2026-05-26T15:59:33.646-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson has been placed on the injured list with a lower back strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michal Pacek, New Jersey man accused of stalking Suffolk nurse, expected in court Wednesday</title><author><name>Robert Brodsky</name><email>robert.brodsky@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/long-island-stalker-suspect-michal-pacek-extradition-vylfrsof"/><id>urn:uuid:007fc60a-2700-463a-972e-d527dbf98f47</id><updated>2026-05-26T15:58:52.796-04:00</updated><summary>Suffolk County authorities on Tuesday transported Pacek, 47, of Bayonne, New Jersey, to the Third Precinct in Bay Shore.</summary></entry><entry><title>Results from the NCAA Women's Golf Championship</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/ncaa-womens-golf-championship-results-g36833"/><id>urn:uuid:6250d73d-ea9f-4d09-bcf4-85187125f2f0</id><updated>2026-05-26T15:56:47.498-04:00</updated><summary>Results from the NCAA Women's Golf Championship at La Costa Resort.</summary></entry><entry><title>Former Greek anti-austerity leader Alexis Tsipras steps back into politics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/greece-politics-alexis-tsipras-y10025"/><id>urn:uuid:82ea8593-344b-432d-98f8-2c463969e1b0</id><updated>2026-05-26T15:49:23.768-04:00</updated><summary>Alexis Tsipras, the combative anti‑austerity leader who railed against Brussels during Greece's debt crisis, has returned to politics ahead of elections next year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Julia Louis-Dreyfus to make Broadway debut in 'Other Desert Cities'</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/julia-louis-dreyfus-other-desert-cities-d9tpdqcm"/><id>urn:uuid:3979e3e6-fd15-439c-9501-3f621df74ec2</id><updated>2026-05-26T15:49:16.463-04:00</updated><summary>The Emmy-winning TV star will share the stage with Ed Harris and Allison Janney in "Other Desert Cities."</summary></entry><entry><title>Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on US World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/us-world-cup-roster-s32402"/><id>urn:uuid:4c3e5afa-7dca-4df1-abe6-4f4118cad45a</id><updated>2026-05-26T15:39:38.491-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has announced his 26-man World Cup roster.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stanford ends dream run of Eastern Michigan to reach NCAA women's final against USC</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/ncaa-womens-golf-eastern-michigan-stanford-o95808"/><id>urn:uuid:dc00f05d-bc12-4f8a-a0fb-0c0da699e50e</id><updated>2026-05-26T15:35:05.357-04:00</updated><summary>Stanford and USC will be facing off for the NCAA women's golf title at La Costa Resort.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dangerous Roads newsletter: 3-hour commutes? Some Long Islanders don't have a choice</title><author><name>Alfonso A. Castillo</name><email>alfonso.castillo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-plan-iyclitqz"/><id>urn:uuid:3530417c-dd8b-48ae-a83e-1ad540a104d5</id><updated>2026-05-26T15:28:17.835-04:00</updated><summary>Why take a bus when a train ride is faster?</summary></entry><entry><title>Penguins re-sign star forward Evgeni Malkin to a 1-year deal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/pittsburgh-penguins-evgeni-malkin-w63958"/><id>urn:uuid:b02209d6-c38f-4fc2-a50e-870697943cdb</id><updated>2026-05-26T15:05:21.655-04:00</updated><summary>Evgeni Malkin is staying in Pittsburgh.</summary></entry><entry><title>Women's soccer star Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 seasons</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/alexia-putellas-barcelona-s78135"/><id>urn:uuid:e902cb75-6ff6-4ccb-b081-50c1e0eb1a71</id><updated>2026-05-26T15:03:49.030-04:00</updated><summary>Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas is leaving Barcelona after 14 seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>Latest NYS budget package includes pension boost, climate extension</title><author><name>Keshia Clukey and Steve Hughes</name><email>stephen.hughes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/new-york-budget-sxgls0gv"/><id>urn:uuid:6eba6b5f-66cf-401c-b1b7-6a5b55bb86f6</id><updated>2026-05-26T15:03:27.203-04:00</updated><summary>Lawmakers are looking to finish voting this week on the roughly $268 billion state budget.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court rejects Meta's appeal in Vermont social media addiction case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/meta-teens-harms-supreme-court-g70846"/><id>urn:uuid:efc3a063-9137-47b9-a43c-c7d3b0a85c51</id><updated>2026-05-26T15:02:09.999-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has rejected a push to avoid a lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users, a decision that comes as social media companies increasingly face legal scrutiny.</summary></entry><entry><title>PWHL expansion upends the job market for coaches and GMs as Hockey Canada starts search</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/team-canada-womens-hockey-p97772"/><id>urn:uuid:100c1943-bfa8-40d5-ab31-b4d08ad2175a</id><updated>2026-05-26T14:59:16.303-04:00</updated><summary>Hockey Canada has announced that general manager Gina Kingsbury will not return after eight years with the national women's team.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bicyclist, 75, injured after collision with car in Greenlawn</title><author><name>Nicholas Grasso</name><email>nicholas.grasso@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/crash-greenlawn-pulaski-oiabcnrl"/><id>urn:uuid:9046de92-0c15-4281-b3a3-3e2808915cbe</id><updated>2026-05-26T14:57:21.132-04:00</updated><summary>The bicyclist's condition was considered serious but not life threatening.</summary></entry><entry><title>Doral to move back to the Florida swing in March as part of PGA Tour reshuffle</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/pga-tour-players-bay-hill-valspar-florida-swing-y97221"/><id>urn:uuid:7a4f5a38-a28f-4543-b339-f480627b24c2</id><updated>2026-05-26T14:56:37.587-04:00</updated><summary>The Cadillac Championship at Doral is getting its old spot back in March as part of the Florida swing next year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Deer Park nail salon crash: Survivor testifies she sensed something 'big and fast' was coming before impact</title><author><name>Michael O&amp;#39;Keeffe</name><email>michael.okeeffe@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/deer-park-nail-salon-crash-steven-schwally-murder-trial-testimony-tpkpj22k"/><id>urn:uuid:3223f045-581a-4de7-9352-cfc27b0d7092</id><updated>2026-05-26T14:38:13.104-04:00</updated><summary>Jun "Joey" Cheng was focused on the pedicure she was giving a customer, she told jurors at the murder trial of defendant Steven Schwally.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad slamming Red Sox over private equity</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/platner-maine-red-sox-senate-c94754"/><id>urn:uuid:146de3f6-d159-41b2-a5b4-481029c957ac</id><updated>2026-05-26T14:36:20.970-04:00</updated><summary>Graham Platner began Memorial Day weekend by releasing an ad on the cable station that airs Boston Red Sox games accusing team owners of ruining the storied franchise.</summary></entry><entry><title>Manny Fernandez, key part to the 1972 perfect Dolphins season, dies at 79</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/manny-fernandez-miami-dolphins-f69672"/><id>urn:uuid:0b8fa0b7-b032-449e-92d5-5be9eabf0a99</id><updated>2026-05-26T14:35:47.883-04:00</updated><summary>Manny Fernandez, a two-time Super Bowl-winning defensive lineman with the Miami Dolphins who was an anchor during the team's undefeated season in 1972, has died, the team announced Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>USDA approves low interest loans for Long Island's oyster farmers</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/usda-relief-emergency-oyster-suffolk-sk5ck7ci"/><id>urn:uuid:7727089c-cf08-44a6-b150-ba870421fcb2</id><updated>2026-05-26T14:23:51.188-04:00</updated><summary>The declaration means aqua farmers in Nassau and Suffolk are eligible for low interest loans.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iowa and UConn will start a home-and-home women's basketball series next season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-basketball/uconn-iowa-basketball-h25242"/><id>urn:uuid:f0ce8d1a-4f34-4b14-9120-ba43a823ce0c</id><updated>2026-05-26T14:19:56.107-04:00</updated><summary>Iowa and UConn have announced they will begin a home-and-home women's basketball series next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court sides with Trump in dispute over immigration judges' speech restrictions</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-immigration-judges-free-speech-trump-s71268"/><id>urn:uuid:362b089b-23a9-4a86-a5b0-557438099718</id><updated>2026-05-26T14:14:26.371-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court is siding with President Donald Trump's administration in a lawsuit over speech restrictions on immigration judges that raised questions about the rights of federal workers.</summary></entry><entry><title>HMSA's Latest Move Could Worsen Doctor Shortage</title><author><name> Honolulu Civil Beat</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hawaii-doctors-healthcare-insurance-reimbursement-change-c55881"/><id>urn:uuid:fa152356-16e4-4eee-b781-0748a271dbf6</id><updated>2026-05-26T14:10:12.703-04:00</updated><summary>Dr. Katie Min is facing a financial crisis at her family's primary care practice in Honolulu.</summary></entry><entry><title>How good are these Knicks?</title><author><name>Mark La Monica</name><email>mark.lamonica@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/how-good-are-these-knicks--j69115"/><id>urn:uuid:c0dd8e2f-5f57-4009-b6c1-b815c6f26896</id><updated>2026-05-26T14:03:50.808-04:00</updated><summary>With a week to go until the Knicks open the NBA Finals against either Oklahoma</summary></entry><entry><title>New Fed Chair Warsh is doomed to break with his campaign pitch</title><author><name>Jonathan Levin</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/fed-chair-kevin-warsh-e6228k32"/><id>urn:uuid:413e7600-7df0-4e84-9e04-fc0703689923</id><updated>2026-05-26T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Futures trading Friday implied expectations for a rate hike in December.</summary></entry><entry><title>End of an era at Firestone as Senior Players Championship moves to California</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/firestone-country-club-riviera-don-rea-british-open-y22928"/><id>urn:uuid:7bfe28ec-96c6-4056-9fc6-cb4d1ccc5711</id><updated>2026-05-26T13:55:38.540-04:00</updated><summary>Firestone Country Club in Ohio hosted the Rubber City Open in 1954.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bronx man stole thousands from Long Island woman in phone scam last year, Suffolk police say</title><author><name>Matthew Chayes</name><email>matthew.chayes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/phone-scam-arrest-pdg9q1oi"/><id>urn:uuid:b4615fa3-bfe3-48e2-9f77-8d6869fef10d</id><updated>2026-05-26T13:51:39.998-04:00</updated><summary>The man is accused of h aving called the woman and "purported to be a Chase bank representative claiming her account had been compromised," according to police.</summary></entry><entry><title>Karl-Anthony Towns on Knicks' run to NBA Finals: 'There's nowhere better in the world when the Garden has hope'</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-nba-finals-myxmqqar"/><id>urn:uuid:50dc7c8e-2c05-49e9-99da-6b8b62c30049</id><updated>2026-05-26T13:47:05.844-04:00</updated><summary>"It's been a long time," Knicks legend Walt Frazier said. ". . . As Red Holzman would tell us at this point, 'Hey Clyde, we ain't won nothing yet.' "</summary></entry><entry><title>Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/union-ridehail-uber-lyft-d26500"/><id>urn:uuid:b4da0bd1-aece-4d94-9e1b-fbaa8d598110</id><updated>2026-05-26T13:34:44.974-04:00</updated><summary>Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rosenqvist edges Malukas in record Indy 500 finish and Antonelli stays hot in F1</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/auto-racing-glance-f89015"/><id>urn:uuid:3cc2cf6f-cea5-481b-84a2-c10461237e1e</id><updated>2026-05-26T13:29:17.331-04:00</updated><summary>Felix Rosenqvist delivered the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history with a last-lap pass on David Malukas, while Formula One's Kimi Antonelli stayed red hot with a fourth straight victory in Canada.</summary></entry><entry><title>Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/charlie-kirk-settlement-fired-ball-state-swierc-y32667"/><id>urn:uuid:8439eb65-f0ab-4538-9027-890da5a10bf1</id><updated>2026-05-26T13:20:07.406-04:00</updated><summary>Attorneys say a woman fired by an Indiana university over her Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk will receive $225,000 in a legal settlement.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro leans into Trump connection as scandal shakes his presidential bid</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-flavio-bolsonaro-presidential-campaign-trump-risk-t64346"/><id>urn:uuid:73249bc2-178a-43fe-bc12-be98f0b9fec8</id><updated>2026-05-26T13:18:52.930-04:00</updated><summary>Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro had a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, once again leaning on his family's connection with the U.S. leader as he seeks to bolster his presidential bid after receiving millions from disgraced banker Daniel Vorcaro.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-leaks-federal-workforce-m24604"/><id>urn:uuid:bab0ff83-d94f-4db4-9e9f-a11ae6b9414a</id><updated>2026-05-26T13:17:55.827-04:00</updated><summary>The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map for midterm elections</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/redistricting-congress-voting-rights-trump-a74549"/><id>urn:uuid:bca3b8f6-5398-48be-812c-03c521ba854e</id><updated>2026-05-26T13:13:32.311-04:00</updated><summary>The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Donald Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maine's transgender sports initiative halted by invalid signatures</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/maine-transgender-sports-election-u48389"/><id>urn:uuid:653331f1-faba-432d-b3ad-bd4841516cf5</id><updated>2026-05-26T13:04:39.087-04:00</updated><summary>Maine's secretary of state says an initiative intended to limit transgender students' ability to participate in sports has been removed from the ballot because of invalid signatures.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump administration raises US refugee cap, but only for white South Africans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-refugees-white-south-africa-border-cap-l30771"/><id>urn:uuid:386a6e01-d9d5-4476-b9ce-ea05c604a448</id><updated>2026-05-26T13:02:11.356-04:00</updated><summary>President Trump has announced that the U.S. is admitting 10,000 additional white South Africans as refugees, citing persecution in their home country.</summary></entry><entry><title>Andrei Svechnikov scoring in OT could be a turning point for him and the Hurricanes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/andrei-svechnikov-overtime-goal-i69109"/><id>urn:uuid:8f980e7d-fdcf-44f8-aa6a-39e36a0b3aa3</id><updated>2026-05-26T13:00:31.730-04:00</updated><summary>Andrei Svechnikov scoring in overtime to win Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final for the Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal was just his second goal and fifth point of the playoffs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chemical tank implosion in Washington state kills 1 and leaves 9 missing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/washington-pulp-paper-mill-implosion-nippon-l23173"/><id>urn:uuid:253fc394-f97c-412d-8e33-38c225cfd76e</id><updated>2026-05-26T12:57:49.852-04:00</updated><summary>Authorities have confirmed that one person died and 9 others remain unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state.</summary></entry><entry><title>NBA Finals TV schedule</title><author><name>Newsday</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nba-finals-tv-schedule-p32642"/><id>urn:uuid:6dcb081e-1cb3-4dc5-9abf-78d19be46a19</id><updated>2026-05-26T12:56:23.970-04:00</updated><summary>We know a few things about the NBA Finals, namely the dates and times of</summary></entry><entry><title>The Carolina Hurricanes look like a powerhouse again, up 2-1 in the East final against the Canadiens</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/canadiens-hurricanes-east-final-n13811"/><id>urn:uuid:88fe5f09-314d-4a04-a4d4-8d3a4494732e</id><updated>2026-05-26T12:44:15.109-04:00</updated><summary>After a rusty start to the Eastern Conference Final, the Carolina Hurricanes look like their old selves.</summary></entry><entry><title>The cruise ship at center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has to undergo extra cleaning</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hantavirus-outbreak-netherlands-cruise-ship-g15529"/><id>urn:uuid:c400f820-247f-4f8e-8f46-297335a0ac1a</id><updated>2026-05-26T12:26:43.819-04:00</updated><summary>A cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is undergoing further cleaning before it returns to its home port.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Ken Paxton wins Senate primary runoff in Texas, defeats incumbent Sen. John Cornyn</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/senate-texas-trump-cornyn-paxton-j54575"/><id>urn:uuid:497408c8-cc6d-4b3b-85cc-c37e93d57154</id><updated>2026-05-26T12:26:27.335-04:00</updated><summary>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated four-term Sen. John Cornyn in a massively expensive, drawn-out U.S. Senate primary race.</summary></entry><entry><title>NYS awards East Hampton $7M to build modular, prefab homes for affordable housing</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/hampton-affordable-housing-modular-i0w4kqmx"/><id>urn:uuid:3475ade5-f7b0-4ea3-87f5-f986723a6ee1</id><updated>2026-05-26T12:18:52.618-04:00</updated><summary>The town is hoping to boost the supply of affordable housing in the wealthy Hamptons real estate market.</summary></entry><entry><title>Don't just build smaller houses, get people to like them</title><author><name>Allison Schrager</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/home-sizes-houssing-rnr4eekh"/><id>urn:uuid:17c4f62a-dbef-462b-aca3-01e0c02efd39</id><updated>2026-05-26T11:43:51.230-04:00</updated><summary>Not only have homes gotten larger, but Americans' standards have risen.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hong Kong proposes issuing 10,000 permits for drivers on ride-hailing apps like Uber</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hong-kong-ride-hailing-license-quota-uber-q15403"/><id>urn:uuid:d05fe377-b6d1-4d20-b520-ccd62a6def90</id><updated>2026-05-26T11:15:25.499-04:00</updated><summary>The Hong Kong government has proposed issuing 10,000 new vehicle permits for online ride-hailing services like Uber.</summary></entry><entry><title>PGA Tour heads to Colonial without Scheffler and Spieth while LIV resumes in South Korea</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/colonial-pga-tour-lpga-shoprite-liv-golf-a18971"/><id>urn:uuid:975c8af9-ac55-4fa7-800b-2a6c72bbba98</id><updated>2026-05-26T11:00:59.349-04:00</updated><summary>The PGA Tour is headed to Colonial without a couple of regulars.</summary></entry><entry><title>A rare public trial opens in Paris child abuse case as parents seek a national wake-up call</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/france-child-abuse-trial-nursery-school-l66393"/><id>urn:uuid:8bfe2d09-e248-46ea-a5bd-c59921373313</id><updated>2026-05-26T10:54:41.965-04:00</updated><summary>Parents' groups in France are calling for more attention to child abuse scandals as a rare public trial opens in Paris.</summary></entry><entry><title>Naomi Osaka's sequined gold dress at the French Open reminds her of the Eiffel Tower at night</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/naomi-osaka-outfit-french-open-p86705"/><id>urn:uuid:debcd24f-ad96-47fe-b952-14fabab3244f</id><updated>2026-05-26T10:53:48.292-04:00</updated><summary>Naomi Osaka's taste for fashion is in the spotlight again at the French Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hungary's Magyar vows to probe alleged misconduct by Orbán's government</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hungary-orban-magyar-corruption-investigations-t04437"/><id>urn:uuid:f15c123a-e42e-4d23-b75e-529fff2d5376</id><updated>2026-05-26T10:40:10.465-04:00</updated><summary>Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar says he will set up committees to investigate alleged misconduct by Viktor Orbán's previous government.</summary></entry><entry><title>World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-transit-new-jersey-boston-prices-h04714"/><id>urn:uuid:1555f7bc-f4f6-410a-b0dc-736f6b72333f</id><updated>2026-05-26T10:39:40.923-04:00</updated><summary>Fans heading to the World Cup in the U.S. are facing a new source of sticker shock: mass transit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/supreme-court-commercial-drivers-license-immigrants-f39488"/><id>urn:uuid:eb1f6447-a9a1-4468-bddb-51a7db371126</id><updated>2026-05-26T10:27:05.567-04:00</updated><summary>The Supreme Court has rejected Florida's long shot attempt to sue California and Washington over the issuance of commercial driver licenses to truckers who don't speak English and are not authorized to be in the United States.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Guardiola era is over. So what next for Man City and English soccer?</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/guardiola-man-city-future-premier-league-u69778"/><id>urn:uuid:ab9567c4-70d8-4dc0-a969-f98d6631da0e</id><updated>2026-05-26T10:15:25.965-04:00</updated><summary>The Pep Guardiola era in English soccer is officially over after the outgoing Manchester City manager oversaw a transformative decade of trophy after trophy, spellbinding play and tactical shifts.</summary></entry><entry><title>As US stock market hits new highs, 2 of 3 Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/confidence-inflation-economy-u60091"/><id>urn:uuid:85348c64-558f-40e4-88e0-12e037580d48</id><updated>2026-05-26T10:13:23.027-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock prices that have neared record levels.</summary></entry><entry><title>PayPal's online checkout empire is under siege as rivals squeeze its core business</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/paypal-apple-pay-payments-buy-now-h78270"/><id>urn:uuid:18927772-a1e0-4bac-a663-983bf6bbc3c7</id><updated>2026-05-26T10:12:06.596-04:00</updated><summary>PayPal, a pioneer in online payments, is facing significant challenges nearly three decades after its inception.</summary></entry><entry><title>Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/redistricting-congress-alabama-voting-rights-trump-c40441"/><id>urn:uuid:3ba40a43-f14b-467b-83fd-51e9b011b171</id><updated>2026-05-26T10:04:53.030-04:00</updated><summary>Federal judges have temporarily blocked Alabama's plan to use new congressional districts that could help Republicans win an additional seat in the midterm elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/oreo-bts-purple-cookie-korean-pancake-q51161"/><id>urn:uuid:135e5659-4022-4a1f-9475-a948e1cae101</id><updated>2026-05-26T10:03:26.912-04:00</updated><summary>Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS to capitalize on consumers' growing interest in global flavors.</summary></entry><entry><title>Barbara Barker: Don't look now, but Knicks could win it all</title><author><name>Barbara Barker</name><email>barbara.barker@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/barbara-barker/knicks-nba-finals-jn215iqm"/><id>urn:uuid:f13c5d73-fcc8-451d-a000-e07ff4cdadd8</id><updated>2026-05-26T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks have won 11 straight playoff games by an average of 23.8 points per game. They have won their closeout games by margins of 51 points (Atlanta), 30 points (Philadelphia) and 37 points (Cleveland).</summary></entry><entry><title>Why a scandal involving money in a couch has South Africa's president facing possible impeachment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/impeachment-south-africa-ramaphosa-scandal-money-sofa-n24475"/><id>urn:uuid:96d9b07b-431f-40ea-a427-7d0dcf99b068</id><updated>2026-05-26T09:57:46.698-04:00</updated><summary>The leader of Africa's most developed economy is facing impeachment proceedings.</summary></entry><entry><title>US beats Austria to set up a quarterfinal against unbeaten Canada at ice hockey worlds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hockey-worlds-us-canada-latvia-m63346"/><id>urn:uuid:b4131763-496b-42e2-b20a-b1d2c7f273e9</id><updated>2026-05-26T09:52:11.333-04:00</updated><summary>The United States set up a quarterfinal showdown with rival Canada at the ice hockey world championship by beating Austria 4-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Senegal's lawmakers defy president and elect ousted Sonko as speaker</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/senegal-sonko-speaker-president-national-assembly-f08572"/><id>urn:uuid:b4f293b5-18c1-409b-87ef-e13107853663</id><updated>2026-05-26T09:34:59.075-04:00</updated><summary>Senegal's National Assembly has elected ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as parliament speaker and defied President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who fired him days earlier.</summary></entry><entry><title>The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trump-iran-medical-redistricting-texas-i08993"/><id>urn:uuid:4757a4ee-efce-4032-a9be-cbb0ba12d84a</id><updated>2026-05-26T09:26:47.438-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day of the Iran war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Argentina seizes 700 trafficked marine animals shipped from Kenya</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/marine-trafficking-kenya-argentina-wildlife-l82753"/><id>urn:uuid:adc4526e-b8a3-484c-8e62-e0cca495765f</id><updated>2026-05-26T09:24:37.646-04:00</updated><summary>Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in a major wildlife trafficking bust at Buenos Aires' Ezeiza International Airport.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crystal Palace fans take their feud with UEFA all the way to Conference League final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/uefa-crystal-palace-fan-chants-fines-t34132"/><id>urn:uuid:386c9cb5-57c2-422b-ba9a-669af2f853f0</id><updated>2026-05-26T09:19:08.113-04:00</updated><summary>There's a two-word chant that Crystal Palace fans have vented on their season-long journey in the Conference League and now they are finally set to share a stadium with an unamused UEFA leadership on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-war-negotiations-ceasefire-trump-c16546"/><id>urn:uuid:9f6f4e07-eadd-415d-99ee-3290139e207a</id><updated>2026-05-26T09:10:20.834-04:00</updated><summary>Iran has denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith as negotiations press on toward a possible deal to end the war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-roland-garros-sinner-sabalenka-q23686"/><id>urn:uuid:2ead2ca2-a069-498e-a0ec-acf3454eecd9</id><updated>2026-05-26T09:03:06.740-04:00</updated><summary>Aryna Sabalenka's diamonds sparkled in the sunshine when she won her first-round match at the heat-soaked French Open.</summary></entry><entry><title>Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colorado-river-humpback-chub-hydropower-cool-water-u86336"/><id>urn:uuid:9e1594ce-0f2f-4238-a36b-736835986b46</id><updated>2026-05-26T09:00:33.762-04:00</updated><summary>Federal officials are considering cool water releases for the third consecutive year at Glen Canyon Dam in Northern Arizona this summer to safeguard the humpback chub, a federally protected fish.</summary></entry><entry><title>Daniel Harding, British conductor and pilot, to follow Dudamel as LA Philharmonic music director</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/daniel-harding-los-angeles-philharmonic-m20462"/><id>urn:uuid:0168798a-d06d-4bcd-aafe-ef32b4ade1da</id><updated>2026-05-26T08:59:41.334-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Philharmonic has hired British conductor Daniel Harding as its next music director.</summary></entry><entry><title>You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/mental-physical-health-aging-dance-m36025"/><id>urn:uuid:dcf13c90-df40-41c9-9553-e530630a8917</id><updated>2026-05-26T08:37:31.250-04:00</updated><summary>Medical professionals say that moving to music is a great way for older adults to stay healthier as they age.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cash-strapped Syrians living in tent settlements struggle to return home after Assad's fall</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/syria-displaced-al-karama-camp-idlib-un-x78337"/><id>urn:uuid:87d9094d-c77c-415d-9043-b2e4ebe417b9</id><updated>2026-05-26T08:37:01.845-04:00</updated><summary>Sobhieh al-Saleh still lives in a tent in the Syrian province of Idlib despite hopes of returning home after a rebel offensive ousted Bashar Assad in late 2024.</summary></entry><entry><title>Limoncello, coconut oil and tequila combine for a margarita with tropical notes</title><author><name> Voracious</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/margarita-recipe-amalfi-lemon-hirsch-w42216"/><id>urn:uuid:b7895672-b5c1-4057-808c-5f6f245c7435</id><updated>2026-05-26T08:35:30.801-04:00</updated><summary>Food writer J.</summary></entry><entry><title>From McEnroe to Medvedev, meltdowns on tennis courts reflect the sport's mental challenges</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-racket-abuse-meltdowns-n10947"/><id>urn:uuid:fd023d68-445d-41e8-a580-30b799982269</id><updated>2026-05-26T08:04:20.755-04:00</updated><summary>The tennis season is heating up with the French Open underway.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oil giant BP ousts new chairman over 'conduct' and shares slide</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/bp-manifold-chairman-j18941"/><id>urn:uuid:993f36f2-7d7a-445e-8cd3-6632ff101bf6</id><updated>2026-05-26T08:01:08.730-04:00</updated><summary>BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to "important governance standards, oversight and conduct."</summary></entry><entry><title>Motorcyclist killed after crash on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Uniondale</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/motorcycle-fatal-crash-uniondale-q8tvmyua"/><id>urn:uuid:2883ae4d-d690-4cd3-aec3-d2bc47e79a41</id><updated>2026-05-26T08:00:30.103-04:00</updated><summary>The unidentified 28-year-old man was riding a 2011 Suzuki motorcycle when it crashed just before 6 p.m.</summary></entry><entry><title>Turkish riot police use water cannons ahead of deposed opposition leader's speech to rally</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/turkey-izmir-opposition-rally-water-cannon-w90659"/><id>urn:uuid:3fe91531-f88f-46cf-9e86-db90512a5c0b</id><updated>2026-05-26T07:23:56.980-04:00</updated><summary>Police in the western Turkish city of Izmir have used water cannon in an attempt to prevent people from gathering to hear the deposed leader of the country's main opposition party.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano out of shadow of big-city neighbors in Conference League final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/conference-league-final-crystal-palace-rayo-vallecano-g45048"/><id>urn:uuid:89d3c203-2f65-4156-b4eb-84df95e90d74</id><updated>2026-05-26T07:18:30.782-04:00</updated><summary>There's an ironic prize on offer if Crystal Palace can beat Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on Wednesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Is your cautious retirement spending doing more harm than good?</title><author><name> DANIELLE LABOTKA of Morningstar</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/morningstar-personal-finance-retirement-spending-y80409"/><id>urn:uuid:1decbdfe-fe02-40b2-9df2-d117a167bf24</id><updated>2026-05-26T07:11:25.911-04:00</updated><summary>When we were children, it was common to be afraid of the boogeyman.</summary></entry><entry><title>Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/europe-heatwave-temperature-records-france-uk-i29913"/><id>urn:uuid:483e2901-f736-4a37-9aeb-0e4789d284ea</id><updated>2026-05-26T06:47:10.883-04:00</updated><summary>A spring heat wave is scorching parts of Western Europe, breaking temperature records and triggering government warnings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yomiuri Giants baseball manager Abe resigns after arrest over allegedly assaulting his daughter</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/japan-baseball-yomiuri-giants-abe-resigns-arrest-i43239"/><id>urn:uuid:9d15d91f-d118-4d3f-acca-7005fe97a926</id><updated>2026-05-26T06:44:25.697-04:00</updated><summary>Shinnosuke Abe has resigned as manager of Japan's storied baseball team Yomiuri Giants after being arrested for the alleged assault of his teenage daughter.</summary></entry><entry><title>Salvatore Sparacino IV, of Smithtown, killed in Northern State crash; car splits in half</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/fatal-northern-state-crash-ky54mwcf"/><id>urn:uuid:9bde5af6-db8a-4c92-ba34-6aefd0922711</id><updated>2026-05-26T06:34:51.724-04:00</updated><summary>Police said the 29-year-old was speeding and driving in an "erratic" manner when he went off the road.</summary></entry><entry><title>Congressional Black Caucus presses companies in the US to oppose Republican redistricting push</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/redistricting-black-caucus-voting-rights-corporations-y50043"/><id>urn:uuid:52a088a4-0c70-42e5-8700-eace2a1c690d</id><updated>2026-05-26T06:18:03.945-04:00</updated><summary>The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations in the United States to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts.</summary></entry><entry><title>Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/saudi-arabia-hajj-arafat-b70903"/><id>urn:uuid:9d039c8e-057f-44d3-950c-50a5972179fd</id><updated>2026-05-26T06:09:58.468-04:00</updated><summary>Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of the Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gabriel Landeskog uses in-skate sensors, AI-driven movement platform to manage his knee and workload</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hockey-gabriel-landeskog-avalanche-stanley-cup-nhl-playoffs-l90367"/><id>urn:uuid:6886a612-2fae-4e38-8afd-d921839b9954</id><updated>2026-05-26T06:00:40.869-04:00</updated><summary>Gabriel Landeskog uses sensors in his skates and sneakers to monitor his biomechanics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Monterrey welcomes the World Cup with a cutting-edge stadium, searing heat and carne asada</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-2026-monterrey-d03907"/><id>urn:uuid:1b93426a-a977-4965-9957-ea62b11dc5a0</id><updated>2026-05-26T06:00:25.041-04:00</updated><summary>Monterrey is gearing up to host the 2026 World Cup with its cutting-edge soccer stadium and vibrant culture.</summary></entry><entry><title>A train collides with a minibus of children in Belgium and 4 people are dead</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/belgium-train-collision-bus-children-j09707"/><id>urn:uuid:c4bf664f-dd71-495e-8ba4-c2f422f2b68c</id><updated>2026-05-26T05:58:39.554-04:00</updated><summary>A train traveling at high speed hit a minibus crossing a railway in Belgium, killing four people, including two children, and injuring five other children.</summary></entry><entry><title>Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-diplomats-lavrov-rubio-p80643"/><id>urn:uuid:7d63194b-615e-4856-a212-c7d6f3537ec7</id><updated>2026-05-26T05:50:55.353-04:00</updated><summary>Ukraine's air force says Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/us-trump-health-doctor-annual-exam-n19903"/><id>urn:uuid:ecb99757-3366-4906-a847-03f0560cc50f</id><updated>2026-05-26T05:32:47.015-04:00</updated><summary>President Donald Trump has wrapped up a three-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House describes as preventive medical and dental exams.</summary></entry><entry><title>Celebrate 250 Years of Independence: Battlefields to visit in the Northeast</title><author><name>Marshall S. Berdan</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/battlefields-northeast-semiquincentennial-mpgo9wip"/><id>urn:uuid:f012fcd8-50c3-4ec1-adf9-24397c97838a</id><updated>2026-05-26T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore Revolutionary War battlefields in the Northeast to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this July Fourth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks tickets for the NBA Finals at MSG eclipse $100,000 in asking price</title><author><name>Anthony Rieber</name><email>anthony.rieber@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-nba-finals-ticket-prices-qj00tgsc"/><id>urn:uuid:24496e21-8469-44b1-ae4f-98e02ed10f26</id><updated>2026-05-26T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Seats for the first Knicks home game in the Finals (Game 3 on June 8) are listing for well over $3,000 on most online resale sites.</summary></entry><entry><title>The reality of Republic Airport in our backyard</title><author><name>Nancy Cypser</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/voices/living-near-republic-airport-farmingdale-long-island-j6r0vrhh"/><id>urn:uuid:4e9de835-5d75-4ff8-a8a9-045cd1195658</id><updated>2026-05-26T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>There's a missed opportunity here.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sea Cliff: Beaches, Victorians, small downtown, tight-knit vibes draw buyers</title><author><name>Frank Lovece</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/real-estate/sea-cliff-n7l2jv4l"/><id>urn:uuid:7ffb957f-6040-4836-bec5-aad0fff23b55</id><updated>2026-05-26T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>"It's a community that embraces art in a big way... and yet they could be living next to a surgeon or a lawyer or a business leader," the town supervisor said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maybe this is why we stay on Long Island</title><author><name>Kelley Muhsemann</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/voices/holtsville-childhood-long-island-politics-wp9snpag"/><id>urn:uuid:fa09f5fc-69c9-43b6-91b3-2ed0e8cb4594</id><updated>2026-05-26T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>An Island divided is united by memories like these.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bruce Blakeman faces toughest test of his political career in bid for NYS governor</title><author><name>Bahar Ostadan</name><email>bahar.ostadan@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/elections/blakeman-governor-profile-yjmmwl0m"/><id>urn:uuid:5af25f8a-27bb-4baa-b0b4-499babef6eec</id><updated>2026-05-26T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>New York hasn't had a Republican governor in 20 years.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island outdoor dining spots opening summer 2026</title><author><name>Erica Marcus and Marie Elena Martinez</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/2026-outdoor-dining-long-island-vvnfs9ne"/><id>urn:uuid:997a4d94-386a-4198-9468-28192b466842</id><updated>2026-05-26T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>For the quarter of the year that the sun shines hot, Long Islanders want to soak up every bit of it, preferably with a bite and a frosty beverage in hand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lake George, Poconos and Catskills: Summer destinations Long Islanders love</title><author><name>Jim Merritt</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/lake-george-catskills-poconos-aujfl4ji"/><id>urn:uuid:a1c804f3-0cde-4f60-8b5e-7d46eb29d624</id><updated>2026-05-26T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Explore the Poconos, Catskills, and Lake George for a perfect summer getaway.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 dead in South Korea after collapse at overpass demolition site</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/south-korea-overpass-collapse-demolition-j53028"/><id>urn:uuid:7478808d-f278-407f-a573-b7c88212c303</id><updated>2026-05-26T04:43:01.438-04:00</updated><summary>Three people have been killed and three others injured when an old overpass undergoing demolition partially collapsed in the South Korean capital.</summary></entry><entry><title>Search continues for 7 villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/laos-cave-flood-trap-rescue-thailand-g22472"/><id>urn:uuid:74e6f1d7-58fb-4c7f-876a-9438e9aac9bb</id><updated>2026-05-26T03:53:45.727-04:00</updated><summary>A search operation for seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in central Laos has entered its seventh day as rescuers encounter difficult terrain and weather in their bid to reach the group.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israel and Hezbollah clash along a strategic Lebanese river after overnight strikes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-war-strike-i40101"/><id>urn:uuid:0e1e3cc5-3942-47e5-9c59-e3b0244cc6ef</id><updated>2026-05-26T03:37:22.039-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's military is clashing with the militant Hezbollah group along a strategic river in Lebanon.</summary></entry><entry><title>3 killed after passenger van hits an elephant in a Ugandan national park</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uganda-crash-elephant-m85459"/><id>urn:uuid:14f7a9c9-5aa0-443a-91ef-069636ffe740</id><updated>2026-05-26T03:17:53.352-04:00</updated><summary>Police in Uganda say three people have been killed when the van they were traveling in hit an elephant in a national park.</summary></entry><entry><title>Inquiry into antisemitism in Australia condemns online hatred and bigotry targeting witnesses</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-antisemitism-hanukkah-sydney-hatred-bigotry-b59501"/><id>urn:uuid:3fcfb305-05b0-41f7-bdd5-45e7ec923a22</id><updated>2026-05-26T01:44:56.060-04:00</updated><summary>The head of an inquiry into antisemitism in Australia has condemned online hatred and bigotry targeting Jewish witnesses.</summary></entry><entry><title>Astros throw a combined no-hitter in their 9-0 win over the Rangers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/astros-rangers-score-nohitter-tatsuya-imai-cd7rjf2c"/><id>urn:uuid:d0ea6ee8-4eff-4ae2-b777-d6fe89fec30c</id><updated>2026-05-26T01:10:46.632-04:00</updated><summary>Tatsuya Imai combined with relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa on the 17th regular-season no-hitter in Houston Astros history.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mariners slug 4 homers in their 9-2 victory over the Athletics</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mariners-athletics-score-arozarena-kurtz-g66273"/><id>urn:uuid:cf9ba177-4d44-48ba-98f7-bc663066ccb7</id><updated>2026-05-26T01:02:40.593-04:00</updated><summary>Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone each hit a two-run homer in a six-run third inning that sent the Seattle Mariners to a 9-2 victory over the Athletics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Another surge for Micron, Wall Street's latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/stocks-markets-iran-trump-oil-q79605"/><id>urn:uuid:8f657161-e92e-46ea-9f42-e6c2bc58058d</id><updated>2026-05-26T00:38:28.215-04:00</updated><summary>The U.S. stock market rose to records as it caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were "proceeding nicely" with Iran on ending their war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gabby Williams' 15 points lead balanced attack by Valkyries, Golden State beats Connecticut 97-70</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sun-valkyries-score-e93814"/><id>urn:uuid:abf7504a-e2fe-4607-a846-204c857f1fa3</id><updated>2026-05-26T00:24:29.789-04:00</updated><summary>Gabby Williams scored 15 points, Kaila Charles added 12 points and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Connecticut Sun for a 97-70 win.</summary></entry><entry><title>North Korea launches ballistic missile and other weapons over the sea in latest show of force</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/koreas-launch-projectile-r72265"/><id>urn:uuid:08a50a08-1cc6-48c8-abd1-5cc6e27bd741</id><updated>2026-05-26T00:17:46.145-04:00</updated><summary>South Korea says North Korea has launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea.</summary></entry><entry><title>Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-tank-leak-evacuation-garden-grove-e15117"/><id>urn:uuid:bf490de1-35ab-4e91-9839-14e216f4c340</id><updated>2026-05-26T00:16:19.324-04:00</updated><summary>Officials have lifted evacuation orders for final 16,000 residents near a damaged chemical tank in California.</summary></entry><entry><title>Predators 1st-rounder Cameron Reid helps Kitchener beat Everett 6-2 in Memorial Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/memorial-cup-hockey-everett-silvertips-kitchener-x17714"/><id>urn:uuid:ffbaa33b-0773-4049-b3c3-aa1c39681998</id><updated>2026-05-26T00:15:49.844-04:00</updated><summary>Kitchener captain Cameron Reid opened the scoring and assisted on all three goals in a deciding surge, helping the Rangers beat the Everett Silvertips 6-2 on Monday night in the Memorial Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Paxton dominates Cornyn in Texas US Senate runoff, the latest sign of Trump's hold on GOP</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/texas-senate-cornyn-paxton-trump-talarico-s87976"/><id>urn:uuid:96461711-e811-4828-9afb-6ac86e6ed889</id><updated>2026-05-26T00:05:36.716-04:00</updated><summary>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.</summary></entry><entry><title>America's tech-filled classrooms are facing a backlash against school-assigned devices</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/school-screen-time-technology-edtech-s19123"/><id>urn:uuid:b32132fb-6d12-4b4a-b1c1-75d5f11fd96d</id><updated>2026-05-26T00:04:05.105-04:00</updated><summary>Schools across the U.S. are starting to rethink the abundance of digital devices in classrooms.</summary></entry><entry><title>Q&amp;A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/fcc-disney-censorship-trump-threats-commissoner-democrat-v61682"/><id>urn:uuid:08e0c3f0-e85e-4ff5-b1d3-bc9818eeece0</id><updated>2026-05-26T00:02:36.610-04:00</updated><summary>Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, is urging media companies to resist what she sees as the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech.</summary></entry><entry><title>Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-quad-rubio-m24671"/><id>urn:uuid:688d09ea-e105-4360-b108-a9ebd381bb56</id><updated>2026-05-26T00:02:31.345-04:00</updated><summary>Australia, India, Japan and the United States have agreed new initiatives for maritime security, critical minerals, port infrastructure, and energy security to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid concerns about China's influence.</summary></entry><entry><title>After a Minnesota church protest, states are toughening penalties for disrupting services</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/church-protest-laws-first-amendment-i33010"/><id>urn:uuid:4ca1ce9b-759d-4aa1-9264-3bc72db7367d</id><updated>2026-05-26T00:00:32.322-04:00</updated><summary>At least four states have adopted laws this year making it a crime to disrupt worship services, a reaction to a high-profile protest inside a Minnesota church that prompted outrage from faith leaders.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Long Island high school boys lacrosse team rankings</title><author><name>Michael Sicoli</name><email>michael.sicoli@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-lacrosse/top-10-boys-lacrosse-team-rankings-hnt8wgis"/><id>urn:uuid:3e62f83f-fab5-4545-949a-7d57a6c8e27d</id><updated>2026-05-26T00:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at where the top Long Island teams stand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Freddie Freeman sparks a 4-run seventh as the Dodgers rally past the Rockies 5-3</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-dodgers-score-x29650"/><id>urn:uuid:0b8a7e3c-087b-4e2f-b7d4-906478323ce9</id><updated>2026-05-25T23:59:56.387-04:00</updated><summary>Freddie Freeman doubled in the go-ahead run during a four-run seventh inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Trump's no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma, Washington</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/immigration-bond-policy-trump-washington-judges-k94002"/><id>urn:uuid:3b0c3e7d-3bbe-4197-a025-de1752bfa07a</id><updated>2026-05-25T23:58:59.285-04:00</updated><summary>Four immigration judges in Washington state were ahead of a sea change in immigration enforcement that has reversed a long American tradition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 3 of East final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hurricanes-canadiens-svechnikov-score-k40236"/><id>urn:uuid:af8482f5-49cf-4d9a-bb23-5857e212e51e</id><updated>2026-05-25T23:56:44.224-04:00</updated><summary>Andrei Svechnikov scored at 14:06 of overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Final.</summary></entry><entry><title>High school roundup: Baseball and softball playoff results</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/high-school-roundup-vevfmo6w"/><id>urn:uuid:8878844b-f40d-4353-891b-f519aaaf4f83</id><updated>2026-05-25T23:29:45.917-04:00</updated><summary>A recap of Long Island high school playoff games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Reaction after the Knicks advance to the NBA Finals</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/reaction-after-the-knicks-advance-to-the-nba-finals-w91480"/><id>urn:uuid:d63958af-ff00-498a-b05c-2fd2bda78e29</id><updated>2026-05-25T22:47:15.749-04:00</updated><summary>STORYWIDGET: spKNICKS260526_blurb1</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks sweep Cavs, advance to NBA Finals for first time since 1999</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-cavs-lusrzq2s"/><id>urn:uuid:180dde0d-eda3-4ff4-b086-0fe406327f29</id><updated>2026-05-25T22:33:20.917-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks trounced the Cavaliers by 37 points in Game 4 in Cleveland to complete their second straight series sweep.</summary></entry><entry><title>Planes carrying 19 Australians linked to the Islamic State group land in Melbourne and Sydney</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/isis-brides-australia-syria-islamic-state-roj-g01843"/><id>urn:uuid:7095a63f-fb08-4db5-b306-5bf70fec15ab</id><updated>2026-05-25T22:08:12.498-04:00</updated><summary>Two planes carrying 19 Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group in Syria have landed in Melbourne and Sydney.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/sonny-rollins-dead-95-jazz-saxophone-j24019"/><id>urn:uuid:a5e69dab-68d0-43a9-bdb6-db1d1b5fa007</id><updated>2026-05-25T22:07:18.847-04:00</updated><summary>Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sanoja and Stowers each have 2 doubles and 2 RBIs as Marlins win 4th straight, beat Blue Jays 8-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/marlins-blue-jays-score-e99287"/><id>urn:uuid:7b61bf0f-521d-45e8-bef9-07404248156e</id><updated>2026-05-25T22:07:15.862-04:00</updated><summary>Janson Junk pitched five innings and won for the first time since April 28, Kyle Stowers and Javier Sanoja each had two doubles and two RBIs, and the Miami Marlins extended their winning streak to four by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan's war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-war-military-rsf-uae-colombian-mercenaries-g50188"/><id>urn:uuid:3fa18b2b-964f-4062-9ae4-e0d73a684d41</id><updated>2026-05-25T22:06:40.320-04:00</updated><summary>Human Rights Watch reports that the United Arab Emirates trained Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside a paramilitary group in Sudan's war.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rockies 1B TJ Rumfield leaves game with right hand contusion after hit by pitch</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rockies-tj-rumfield-hit-by-pitch-f96604"/><id>urn:uuid:f6ae3aa8-d74e-492d-9724-fb8c447c7007</id><updated>2026-05-25T21:56:51.481-04:00</updated><summary>Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield has left the game after being hit by a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Start spreading the news?</title><author><name>Newsday Staff</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/start-spreading-the-news--i04126"/><id>urn:uuid:79c2b291-7f8d-4cf4-aca9-07c7908af4f8</id><updated>2026-05-25T21:54:15.320-04:00</updated><summary>STORYWIDGET: spKNIX260526_blurb1</summary></entry><entry><title>South Korea submarine in Canada in sales pitch to supply Canada's fleet</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-south-korea-submarine-bid-y34512"/><id>urn:uuid:1366e8e2-276e-4002-80c7-a181da06006f</id><updated>2026-05-25T21:42:11.568-04:00</updated><summary>The flagship of South Korea's submarine fleet is docked in Canada's Pacific-coast province of British Columbia where it's serving as a floating floor model in the Asian nation's pitch for Canada to buy 12 like it.</summary></entry><entry><title>South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/starbucks-korea-tank-day-chung-shinsegae-v92912"/><id>urn:uuid:e3deb4bd-1081-4a1a-87cf-f8ba203012c8</id><updated>2026-05-25T21:41:26.683-04:00</updated><summary>South Korean retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin has apologized for a second time in two weeks as Starbucks' local operation faces a backlash over a recent marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980.</summary></entry><entry><title>Farah O'Keefe wins NCAA title as Eastern Michigan surprises to qualify for team event</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/golf/farah-okeefe-texas-ncaa-golf-stanford-eastern-michigan-u50801"/><id>urn:uuid:e0b6e877-870e-40ab-bf43-4588a129e60d</id><updated>2026-05-25T21:26:43.973-04:00</updated><summary>Texas junior Farah O'Keefe is an NCAA golf champion after winning the individual title by two shots.</summary></entry><entry><title>Schwarber hits MLB-leading 21st homer as Phillies beat Padres 3-0 behind Luzardo</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/phillies-padres-score-schwarber-luzardo-m66030"/><id>urn:uuid:5e8eaa9e-f255-4fff-80a5-c602da214221</id><updated>2026-05-25T21:22:35.728-04:00</updated><summary>Kyle Schwarber struck again at Petco Park, hitting his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 win against the San Diego Padres.</summary></entry><entry><title>Curtis Mead goes deep twice, Nationals pound 6 homers in a 10-2 win over the Guardians</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/nationals-guardians-score-h51527"/><id>urn:uuid:9779a6aa-6bad-4692-a89a-83e4a6bd1619</id><updated>2026-05-25T21:01:41.448-04:00</updated><summary>Curtis Mead went deep twice for his first multi-homer game, Luis García Jr. finished a triple shy of hitting for the cycle and the Washington Nationals hit six homers in a 10-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shelter-in-place order lifted for Bellmore neighborhood after propane leak at filling station</title><author><name>Deborah S. Morris</name><email>deborah.morris@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/bellmore-shelter-in-place-propane-leak-ylb68eir"/><id>urn:uuid:35b75768-c6cb-4c87-b849-d696bbf95f71</id><updated>2026-05-25T20:49:42.425-04:00</updated><summary>Firefighters and hazardous materials crews stopped a leak from a valve on a 1,150-gallon cylinder, the authorities said.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dodgers get their 'clown in the clubhouse' back as Kiké Hernández returns from surgery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/kike-hernandez-dodgers-f95635"/><id>urn:uuid:7f9600be-b6f9-41a1-ae6a-78adc16676d1</id><updated>2026-05-25T20:45:50.181-04:00</updated><summary>The Los Angeles Dodgers have Kiké Hernández back in action.</summary></entry><entry><title>Roger Rubin: Yankees' Anthony Volpe, Jose Caballero provide winning combo</title><author><name>Roger Rubin</name><email>roger.rubin@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/roger-rubin/yankees-roger-rubin-nnm2505h"/><id>urn:uuid:9b088c7c-15fb-42ad-acc0-7023425dc26d</id><updated>2026-05-25T20:34:51.322-04:00</updated><summary>Anthony Volpe delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the top of the ninth and Jose Caballero had an RBI single and played a solid third base.</summary></entry><entry><title>David Lennon: These Mets won't repeat the OMG magic of the 2024 club</title><author><name>David Lennon</name><email>dave.lennon@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/mets-nolan-mclean-ninknbq0"/><id>urn:uuid:e0dc22a1-83de-4796-afee-e1b813830471</id><updated>2026-05-25T20:31:28.385-04:00</updated><summary>Similar to 2024, the Mets had a 22-31 record after 53 games. However, that's where the similarities end.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wantagh softball's Lucy Olore pitches perfect game in Nassau Class A final opener vs. Seaford</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/wantagh-seaford-nassau-softball-finals-j4bb5akn"/><id>urn:uuid:fec4ee98-605a-4b45-8301-d49973db4266</id><updated>2026-05-25T20:20:35.484-04:00</updated><summary>She struck out 10 batters on 94 pitches in a game that lasted only 72 minutes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Marte's 4-hit day helps Kelly win 4th straight start as D-backs beat Giants 6-2</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/diamondbacks-giants-score-s55582"/><id>urn:uuid:d1941b1a-2769-4063-bad7-27346b98e7aa</id><updated>2026-05-25T20:09:44.085-04:00</updated><summary>Ketel Marte had four hits, including a tying double in the fifth inning and a two-run single in the sixth, and Merrill Kelly pitched seven strong innings to win his fourth straight start as the surging Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ray Kim's gem helps St. Dominic baseball force decisive Game 3 in NSCHSAA baseball championship</title><author><name>Brian Heyman</name><email>brian.heyman@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/high-school-baseball-i1y7nwon"/><id>urn:uuid:f3616d4c-794b-4b8a-bfc9-257ad7f33a70</id><updated>2026-05-25T19:56:48.227-04:00</updated><summary>Kim fired a five-hitter, struck out eight, allowed no walks and delivered an RBI single in a seven-run fifth.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orioles' Colton Cowser showing signs of a breakthrough with 2 walk-off home runs in 2 days</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baltimore-orioles-colton-cowser-h04506"/><id>urn:uuid:b81ff78a-e931-48cb-ab2a-724c65376a27</id><updated>2026-05-25T19:51:29.727-04:00</updated><summary>Colton Cowser hit a walk-off home run for the second consecutive day to complete the Baltimore Orioles' 9-7, 13-inning victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, one he said was one of his "favorite complete team wins."</summary></entry><entry><title>India's trade minister says visit by Canada's Carney reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-india-trade-talks-a10878"/><id>urn:uuid:d0f44c54-e9b0-412a-837f-2d5339b3b16f</id><updated>2026-05-25T19:51:17.822-04:00</updated><summary>India's trade minister says that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to India has helped pave the way for a complete reset of Canada-India relations.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carle Place softball uses 7-run first inning to win Nassau Class B final opener vs. Oyster Bay</title><author><name>Christopher Matias</name><email>christopher.matias@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/carle-place-oyster-bay-nassau-softball-finals-v1m0dnyv"/><id>urn:uuid:3fab8775-2e13-4fa3-b8e5-d2b67d186fe2</id><updated>2026-05-25T19:40:04.472-04:00</updated><summary>The Frogs didn't waste any time after allowing three runs in the top of the first inning. They responded with seven in the bottom half.</summary></entry><entry><title>Golden Knights power play is humming with 4 forwards or 5 in Western Conference Final</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/golden-knights-power-play-marner-theodore-avalanche-maple-leafs-f07084"/><id>urn:uuid:74695d36-c335-470b-b8d1-5937f8eeadba</id><updated>2026-05-25T19:37:59.233-04:00</updated><summary>Mark Stone's return to the Golden Knights' lineup has helped boost their power play.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liberty rest Sabrina Ionescu for Monday night's game vs Portland after she made season debut Sunday</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/sabrina-ionescu-liberty-injuries-q23578"/><id>urn:uuid:456d5d03-7d1b-4ee6-a984-4d5a9d404092</id><updated>2026-05-25T19:36:21.614-04:00</updated><summary>Sabrina Ionescu got a night off after playing her first game of the season a day earlier and the New York Liberty missed her.</summary></entry><entry><title>Oakdale monument a lasting tribute to Matthew E. Baylis, 'hometown hero' killed in Iraq War</title><author><name>Candice Ferrette</name><email>candice.ferrette@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/army-spc-matthew-e-baylis-iraq-war-oakdale-hjqrv3qc"/><id>urn:uuid:c9d3ca95-ad3a-4960-8411-bdcc50ecdb1a</id><updated>2026-05-25T18:59:36.786-04:00</updated><summary>A Memorial Day ceremony dedicated a boulder bearing the name of Army Spc. Matthew E. Baylis.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cowser hits 2nd game-winning HR in 2 days, giving the Orioles a 9-7 win over the Rays in 13 innings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/rays-orioles-score-u43262"/><id>urn:uuid:ac254858-a412-4907-ab8f-fa12ad2c8549</id><updated>2026-05-25T18:25:26.435-04:00</updated><summary>Colton Cowser hit a two-run game-winning homer in the 13th inning — his second walk-off shot in as many days — to give the Baltimore Orioles a 9-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.</summary></entry><entry><title>Carney warns Alberta independence vote from Canada could echo Brexit as a 'dangerous bluff'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-alberta-carney-brexit-q64180"/><id>urn:uuid:900af366-759b-47af-995d-d5efeb8e0458</id><updated>2026-05-25T18:14:06.071-04:00</updated><summary>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney compared Alberta's vote on whether to move toward independence to Brexit, calling it a potential "dangerous bluff."</summary></entry><entry><title>Senegalese president names a new prime minister after sacking his predecessor</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/senegal-ousmane-sonko-pastef-dismissal-prime-minister-diomaye-faye-w48563"/><id>urn:uuid:830c446d-7f00-45bb-9c09-5ad1f1172f46</id><updated>2026-05-25T18:12:31.332-04:00</updated><summary>Senegal's president has appointed a former banking executive as the new prime minister after his predecessor was sacked last week.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bednar: Avalanche will take a limited Nathan MacKinnon as Colorado trails 3-0</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/avalanche-mackinnon-golden-knights-nhl-playoffs-s13542"/><id>urn:uuid:8d6a1d12-6960-403b-8152-f08ec14b83c6</id><updated>2026-05-25T18:09:38.865-04:00</updated><summary>The Colorado Avalanche face a tough challenge in the Western Conference Final.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cubs were the hottest team in baseball to start the season. Then mid-May hit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/chicago-cubs-a69293"/><id>urn:uuid:a80043ae-9ca1-4228-a174-162ba1686340</id><updated>2026-05-25T17:53:50.229-04:00</updated><summary>The Chicago Cubs now share a bit of unwanted big league history after a 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.</summary></entry><entry><title>Blue Jays place Cease on 15-day injured list, activate outfielder Lukes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/dylan-cease-injured-blue-jays-r99117"/><id>urn:uuid:f51faaf0-f3fa-4701-84ff-0d3dc5fea7bb</id><updated>2026-05-25T17:46:10.098-04:00</updated><summary>The Toronto Blue Jays have placed starting pitcher Dylan Cease on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazilian government commits $617.5M to Amazon ecological investment</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brazil-amazon-rainforest-ecological-investment-i73220"/><id>urn:uuid:2eaffa7e-c89e-4755-8c33-9c4507ad1671</id><updated>2026-05-25T17:35:30.887-04:00</updated><summary>The Brazilian government has committed $617.5 million to boost ecological investment in the Amazon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Michael Jordan pays tribute to Pep Guardiola in Man City manager's final sendoff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/michael-jordan-pep-guardiola-man-city-parade-w93253"/><id>urn:uuid:713280b0-8e5a-4e22-95ef-27107b7739a7</id><updated>2026-05-25T17:30:50.658-04:00</updated><summary>Basketball great Michael Jordan has paid tribute to Pep Guardiola as the departing Manchester City manager was given a final sendoff during an open-top bus parade and after-party featuring an on-stage contract announcement by one of the club's top players.</summary></entry><entry><title>Maple Leafs say Max Domi out 'indefinitely' after surgery complications</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/max-domi-out-surgery-maple-leafs-y32545"/><id>urn:uuid:8652b8e1-0d37-4a45-92a8-de9b7dab08f0</id><updated>2026-05-25T17:18:58.768-04:00</updated><summary>The Toronto Maple Leafs say forward Max Domi will be out indefinitely after offseason surgery for an undisclosed issue.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wolfsburg relegated from Bundesliga after playoff defeat in Paderborn</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/wolfsburg-paderborn-relegated-promoted-bundesliga-playoff-v01393"/><id>urn:uuid:8e1b022e-23f6-4fea-8e42-1dfa775bf20c</id><updated>2026-05-25T17:11:09.252-04:00</updated><summary>Wolfsburg has been relegated from the Bundesliga after losing at Paderborn 2-1 in the second leg of their end-of-season playoff to determine which plays in Germany's top division next season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Canada coach believes injured Alphonso Davies will play in World Cup, but probably not opener</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/canada-alophonso-davies-jesse-marsch-n66629"/><id>urn:uuid:9029186a-bbe1-4d4a-bfce-0d1535fb153a</id><updated>2026-05-25T17:09:37.596-04:00</updated><summary>Canada head coach Jesse Marsch believes captain Alphonso Davies will play in the World Cup, although it's unlikely he'll be ready for the team's opener because of injury.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks making James Dolan look prescient; they're a win from NBA Finals</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-playoffs-expectations-c08sba6o"/><id>urn:uuid:516f36ab-1726-4c2e-b521-a9703ec8079f</id><updated>2026-05-25T17:06:56.801-04:00</updated><summary>"We want to get to the Finals, and we should win the Finals," MSG chairman James Dolan said during a WFAN interview in January.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brewers' Misiorowski sets record with 57 pitches of at least 100 mph</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/jacob-misiorowski-milwaukee-brewers-f58295"/><id>urn:uuid:f0af4afe-96c3-42d6-af06-93c90a1f943e</id><updated>2026-05-25T16:52:01.283-04:00</updated><summary>Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski threw 57 pitches at least 100 mph — the most in a single game since pitch tracking began in 2008 — while getting 12 strikeouts to match his career high Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Misiorowski sparkles and Yelich homers in Brewers' 5-1 victory over Cardinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-brewers-score-b26901"/><id>urn:uuid:f9dd49dd-a854-413d-84a9-65cababf990d</id><updated>2026-05-25T16:50:01.724-04:00</updated><summary>Jacob Misiorowski matched a career high with 12 strikeouts and carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israel's military says it's striking Hezbollah sites as Netanyahu vows to 'increase the blows'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-lebanon-netanyahu-hezbollah-s75160"/><id>urn:uuid:c4fae301-d2db-4706-af90-8fb751923550</id><updated>2026-05-25T16:42:41.043-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's military says its air force struck sites belonging to Hezbollah in Lebanon.</summary></entry><entry><title>Giants' Cam Skattebo hosts youth football camp in Mineola</title><author><name>Evan Barnes</name><email>evan.barnes@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/cam-skattebo-giants-mineola-of6dbk69"/><id>urn:uuid:c9e2e61b-f0cf-48fa-a87b-ab3fe176b31e</id><updated>2026-05-25T16:42:13.003-04:00</updated><summary>"Seeing this, parents and kids, come out to support me, this is probably my favorite moment being in the NFL," Cam Skattebo told the campers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wander Franco criminally responsible for abuse, judge finds, but spared punishment in Dominican case</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/wander-franco-rays-mlb-r85828"/><id>urn:uuid:f9a8968b-08d8-45b1-8ac6-68c0da137662</id><updated>2026-05-25T16:39:52.990-04:00</updated><summary>A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Munetaka Murakami homers as the White Sox cool off the Twins with a 3-1 win</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/twins-white-sox-score-o39582"/><id>urn:uuid:fca12ebc-17a5-44c3-9e7f-21e168f71b71</id><updated>2026-05-25T16:37:20.896-04:00</updated><summary>Munetaka Murakami homered, Anthony Kay pitched six sparkling innings and the Chicago White Sox stopped Minnesota's four-game win streak with a 3-1 victory over the Twins.</summary></entry><entry><title>Henry Davis slugs late go-ahead homer as Pirates send Cubs to a 9th straight loss in 2-1 victory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/cubs-pirates-score-s55534"/><id>urn:uuid:6390e422-a733-4cf1-9e8f-87a131a5b479</id><updated>2026-05-25T16:18:17.062-04:00</updated><summary>Henry Davis hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.</summary></entry><entry><title>Princeton beats Notre Dame 16-9 for its 1st NCAA men's lacrosse championship since 2001</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/notre-dame-princeton-lacrosse-o63721"/><id>urn:uuid:947e34b3-de10-46d5-b7d1-1f28d1d6727a</id><updated>2026-05-25T15:59:21.549-04:00</updated><summary>Chad Palumbo scored all four of his goals in the first half, Colin Burns also had a hat trick, and Princeton beat Notre Dame 16-9 for its first NCAA men's lacrosse championship since 2001.</summary></entry><entry><title>The World Cup is coming to Miami. Here's what to know about Lionel Messi's adopted home area</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-miami-things-to-know-s09865"/><id>urn:uuid:4ae32a07-a232-4166-a8f0-85ea0766d414</id><updated>2026-05-25T15:20:37.395-04:00</updated><summary>Welcome to South Florida, home of the three-time NBA champion Miami Heat, two-time Super Bowl champion Miami Dolphins, two-time World Series champion Miami Marlins and two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Nishida shows off his arm and his enthusiasm in big league debut with the White Sox</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/white-sox-nishida-o03939"/><id>urn:uuid:40e462d8-f8c1-4967-8434-8be3dfdad768</id><updated>2026-05-25T15:19:01.351-04:00</updated><summary>Rikuu Nishida has joined the Chicago White Sox after coming up from Triple-A Charlotte.</summary></entry><entry><title>Timbers and coach Phil Neville part ways after disappointing start to MLS season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/phil-neville-portland-timbers-mls-s16156"/><id>urn:uuid:09307a54-03a1-422f-a2c6-f25672e065aa</id><updated>2026-05-25T15:17:02.756-04:00</updated><summary>The Portland Timbers announced Monday that they have mutually parted ways with coach Phil Neville after two-plus seasons.</summary></entry><entry><title>AC Milan fires Allegri and CEO Furlani for 'unequivocal failure' of a season</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/allegri-fired-milan-ibrahimovic-a37305"/><id>urn:uuid:232fe7e9-d45f-49d8-9062-0ae154a64166</id><updated>2026-05-25T15:05:24.407-04:00</updated><summary>AC Milan has fired coach Massimiliano Allegri, CEO Giorgio Furlani and other senior officials after what it calls an "unequivocal failure" of a season.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/scripps-national-spelling-bee-how-to-watch-c99893"/><id>urn:uuid:93a430ca-3424-4051-9379-327de8824f02</id><updated>2026-05-25T14:55:23.056-04:00</updated><summary>The Scripps National Spelling Bee will crown a champion in Thursday night's finals.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Islanders honor war dead despite rain, cancellations on Memorial Day</title><author><name>Lisa L. Colangelo</name><email>lisa.colangelo@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/long-island-memorial-day-ceremonies-ip1wv6pg"/><id>urn:uuid:0d7da7f3-5afe-4b4f-a90a-2a55341a819e</id><updated>2026-05-25T14:46:46.352-04:00</updated><summary>Ceremonies that usually take place on grassy fields near war monuments were moved indoors. Veterans were recognized for their service and names of the fallen were read aloud.</summary></entry><entry><title>Fire displaces 8 residents of Inwood house</title><author><name>Nicholas Spangler</name><email>nicholas.spangler@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/fire-inwood-house-butfo6k5"/><id>urn:uuid:7b03ff3c-354e-4d99-b3cc-d6d0d473b360</id><updated>2026-05-25T14:45:06.144-04:00</updated><summary>Firefighters from 10 departments battled the blaze, and the Red Cross is assisting residents, officials said.</summary></entry><entry><title>A Palestinian woman and a young girl were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, officials say</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-j77021"/><id>urn:uuid:a6c945dc-c692-4eb5-b479-2ff2451b7125</id><updated>2026-05-25T14:43:57.582-04:00</updated><summary>Palestinian hospital officials say a Palestinian woman and a young girl have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spire Motorsports is on the rise after winning a second race, but bigger goals are on the horizon</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/nascar-spire-suarez-wins-cocacola-600-b66720"/><id>urn:uuid:2ddbd66d-a5e5-4ea9-b94f-0b71ae1648b7</id><updated>2026-05-25T14:04:15.485-04:00</updated><summary>Daniel Suarez's surprising win at the Coca-Cola 600 gave Spire Motorsports its second victory of the season, matching racing giant Hendrick Motorsports.</summary></entry><entry><title>Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/iran-world-cup-mexico-j39706"/><id>urn:uuid:60aa59eb-4bfe-4036-b7b6-b6cd53afe18f</id><updated>2026-05-25T13:46:39.235-04:00</updated><summary>Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she has "no issue" with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team after its training base was moved from the United States to Mexico for the summer soccer competition.</summary></entry><entry><title>Atlanta Dream storm back again, stay atop WNBA at 4-1 after rally vs Phoenix</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/womens-sports/wnba-atlanta-dream-kelsey-plum-e91866"/><id>urn:uuid:9cfab503-1030-4dd5-9cad-e9df98398a50</id><updated>2026-05-25T13:21:08.393-04:00</updated><summary>The Atlanta Dream have shown resilience by rallying from 15-point deficits twice this season, including Sunday's win over Phoenix.</summary></entry><entry><title>US beats Hungary to stay alive for ice hockey world quarterfinals</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/hockey-worlds-us-norway-r42874"/><id>urn:uuid:8fd2dc6b-de22-4aa6-b31a-9e6f7d015f51</id><updated>2026-05-25T13:14:18.933-04:00</updated><summary>The United States has topped Hungary 7-3 at the ice hockey world championship and kept hopes alive for the quarterfinals in Switzerland.</summary></entry><entry><title>Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/congo-ebola-health-workers-risk-m57124"/><id>urn:uuid:5e2e2449-56ee-400b-b04a-7600c9dcc729</id><updated>2026-05-25T13:00:11.685-04:00</updated><summary>Health workers responding to a rapidly spreading outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo face two threats.</summary></entry><entry><title>In the Western Conference (chess) finals, it's 2-2 between the Spurs and Thunder. Game 5 awaits</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/spurs-thunder-nba-playoffs-b10595"/><id>urn:uuid:18c0c50b-e80f-4c79-9eed-aa2adc2c0cd0</id><updated>2026-05-25T12:51:28.464-04:00</updated><summary>It's like Victor Wembanyama has been here before.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cambodia's new conscription law takes effect in wake of conflict with Thailand</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cambodia-conscription-military-border-clashes-thailand-g69877"/><id>urn:uuid:1ffbc0d0-61e9-4fe5-8b50-b7b113535b6a</id><updated>2026-05-25T12:45:35.240-04:00</updated><summary>Cambodia's new conscription law, which imposes penalties of up to five years in prison for evading military service, has come into effect.</summary></entry><entry><title>UCLA earns No. 1 seed for NCAA baseball tournament ahead of offensive juggernaut Georgia Tech</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-baseball-ncaa-cws-m99443"/><id>urn:uuid:4493e1d7-3fe1-4ae6-a056-524a86365a62</id><updated>2026-05-25T12:45:10.182-04:00</updated><summary>UCLA is the No. 1 national seed for the NCAA baseball tournament.</summary></entry><entry><title>US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-deal-trump-israel-abrams-f93196"/><id>urn:uuid:25621d40-b619-4033-80d4-71e3d1b65841</id><updated>2026-05-25T11:50:53.577-04:00</updated><summary>The U_S_ military said Monday that it carried out "self-defense" strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were "proceeding nicely."</summary></entry><entry><title>Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/europe-hot-weather-heat-france-uk-q74300"/><id>urn:uuid:e2f54455-3cc1-4c72-b875-37be5a6d7437</id><updated>2026-05-25T11:47:50.875-04:00</updated><summary>Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in France.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kusal Mendis back as Sri Lanka captain for ODIs and T20s against West Indies</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/sri-lanka-west-indies-cricket-kusal-mendis-captain-v78296"/><id>urn:uuid:c5de9419-cd72-423f-9369-3f7fff303b39</id><updated>2026-05-25T11:44:04.463-04:00</updated><summary>Sri Lanka has handed the captaincy of its one-day and Twenty20 teams back to Kusal Mendis while retaining Dhananjaya de Silva as skipper for the tests on next month's cricket tour of the West Indies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-heat-wave-r18774"/><id>urn:uuid:d4a52d88-205c-4689-a192-552280734e84</id><updated>2026-05-25T11:15:04.705-04:00</updated><summary>Tennis players at the French Open say they haven't experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the 2024 Paris Olympics.</summary></entry><entry><title>Wawrinka and Monfils bid farewell to the French Open after losing in first round</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-wawrinka-monfils-roland-garros-p75041"/><id>urn:uuid:e193c2f2-00d8-46ff-9729-896ad584b7b3</id><updated>2026-05-25T11:12:41.049-04:00</updated><summary>Stan Wawrinka and Gaël Monfils have waved goodbye to the French Open after both lost in the first round.</summary></entry><entry><title>AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Texas US Senate Republican primary runoff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/texas-primary-runoff-senate-republican-cornyn-paxton-a29924"/><id>urn:uuid:979551e8-3df1-4998-9791-948be26f5fb4</id><updated>2026-05-25T10:02:27.225-04:00</updated><summary>Texas voters will pick a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in a primary runoff election on Tuesday.</summary></entry><entry><title>Serbian president deepens ties with China while facing pressure from protests at home</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/china-serbia-beijing-aleksandar-vucic-protests-b63764"/><id>urn:uuid:a1b32bec-df33-4658-ab9f-0dd9fd6c5374</id><updated>2026-05-25T10:00:35.767-04:00</updated><summary>Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has deepened ties with China during a trip to Beijing.</summary></entry><entry><title>New London, Connecticut: This walkable seaport city is a ferry trip from Long Island</title><author><name>Jim Merritt</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/travel/new-london-day-trip-guide-aexos19k"/><id>urn:uuid:f2138769-1b33-4c4c-b9a9-3133da945527</id><updated>2026-05-25T10:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Discover New London, Connecticut, a walkable city with rich history, arts, and culture, perfect for a day trip by ferry this summer.</summary></entry><entry><title>Long Island weather: Mostly sunny skies ahead through weekend</title><author><name>Deborah S. Morris</name><email>deborah.morris@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/weather/rain-memorial-day-sun-eti5kqdp"/><id>urn:uuid:05e3dfcf-e666-4e12-b1be-92755163065c</id><updated>2026-05-25T09:49:39.413-04:00</updated><summary>The forecast calls for plenty of sun and temperatures in them mid 70s through the weekend.</summary></entry><entry><title>Scotland celebrates World Cup return with banknote featuring image of McTominay's overhead kick</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/world-cup-bank-note-scotland-mctominay-y85804"/><id>urn:uuid:a281c52c-f862-4a37-8644-ceaa3bb2af6d</id><updated>2026-05-25T09:24:41.044-04:00</updated><summary>One of Scotland's great goals of recent times is being celebrated all the way to the bank to mark the nation's long-awaited return to the World Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump's emerging deal with Iran is `bad for the region'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/israel-netanyahu-lapid-iran-elections-coalition-o36136"/><id>urn:uuid:28bff25e-a77c-4279-84c3-9a74f8a8fe3d</id><updated>2026-05-25T09:22:22.155-04:00</updated><summary>Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid says the U.S.-Iran deal fails to meet Israel's goals and is criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu for allowing Washington to negotiate with little Israeli input.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha receives royal pardon for treason sentence</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cambodia-kem-sokha-opposition-pardon-treason-o12793"/><id>urn:uuid:262e45d1-2f0a-4147-9e71-f180e7772285</id><updated>2026-05-25T09:12:20.770-04:00</updated><summary>Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha has received a royal pardon from his 27-year treason sentence.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tottenham leadership promises change after team narrowly averts Premier League relegation 'disaster'</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/tottenham-survival-premier-league-maddison-e42599"/><id>urn:uuid:04d8d849-3b50-483c-9fb1-2fc48bcf6240</id><updated>2026-05-25T08:58:37.194-04:00</updated><summary>Tottenham has narrowly escaped relegation from England's top division for the first time in nearly 50 years and it was too close for comfort for its players and leadership.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cornyn and Paxton flood Texas airwaves in final day of GOP Senate runoff</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/texas-senate-paxton-cornyn-trump-election-l73825"/><id>urn:uuid:26b39c60-4514-43fb-a099-cfd4dc9457b0</id><updated>2026-05-25T08:47:45.554-04:00</updated><summary>Texas Republican Senate candidates Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton had no public campaign events on the last day before Tuesday's runoff.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cypriot social media star Fidias will keep his European Parliament job after winning Cyprus seat</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/cyprus-fidias-panayitou-election-european-parliament-seat-f81105"/><id>urn:uuid:6a5fb2ac-af17-4e25-8e9e-98fc37e4a86e</id><updated>2026-05-25T08:05:46.902-04:00</updated><summary>Cypriot YouTuber and TikToker Fidias Panayiotou says he'll hold onto his European Parliament seat despite winning one in Cyprus' House of Representatives.</summary></entry><entry><title>Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/democrats-midterms-stock-trading-colin-allred-julie-johnson-l25612"/><id>urn:uuid:6a01ff69-1185-4952-85d0-b511e45ae801</id><updated>2026-05-25T08:03:48.556-04:00</updated><summary>Democrats are increasingly critiquing each other over their personal stock trades as the party looks to hone its anti-corruption message against President Donald Trump in the midterm elections.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jodar shaping up as tennis' Next Big Thing and makes quite a debut at the French Open</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/french-open-wawrinka-swiatek-k48088"/><id>urn:uuid:cbe53902-3896-435b-ba89-30f20ca8a53c</id><updated>2026-05-25T08:02:33.481-04:00</updated><summary>Rafael Jodar has made a dominant debut at the French Open and dropped just five games.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spain taking no Real Madrid players to World Cup but injured Yamal and Williams going</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/spain-world-cup-squad-yamal-williams-u10567"/><id>urn:uuid:40c96cf3-a961-4f60-a0e4-8f39dd637d0c</id><updated>2026-05-25T07:14:52.768-04:00</updated><summary>Injured forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have been included in Spain's World Cup squad.</summary></entry><entry><title>Over 20 taken to hospital after unknown substance allegedly sprayed in Tokyo shopping area</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/japan-ginza-spray-sore-throat-n70746"/><id>urn:uuid:5105106a-fd9b-44d0-a040-e3f983991bc6</id><updated>2026-05-25T06:55:53.157-04:00</updated><summary>More than 20 people developed sore throats near a luxury department store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping area.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rescuers race to reach 7 trapped in a Laos cave after flash floods block exit</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/laos-cave-flood-trapped-thailand-rescue-e26963"/><id>urn:uuid:1e40d9c3-1467-451b-a360-5e6f84e2fbcb</id><updated>2026-05-25T06:52:03.658-04:00</updated><summary>Rescuers are racing to reach seven people trapped in a cave in central Laos.</summary></entry><entry><title>Strait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for Afghanistan</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/afghanistan-iran-war-hormuz-supplies-b22228"/><id>urn:uuid:9cbe96ed-1ae7-4d6a-9a7b-68f983faaf5a</id><updated>2026-05-25T06:35:23.125-04:00</updated><summary>Landlocked Afghanistan is struggling to access supplies as fighting with Pakistan and the Iran war disrupt key routes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/russia-ukraine-war-missile-attack-belarus-macron-d33081"/><id>urn:uuid:cb313268-007d-456c-92d9-5abc92c5510a</id><updated>2026-05-25T06:25:26.938-04:00</updated><summary>Belarus' exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia's largest missile attack of the year.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/uganda-ebola-bundibugyo-congo-n88227"/><id>urn:uuid:d77a4b7a-8728-43db-8454-7830b7f92c2e</id><updated>2026-05-25T06:11:39.914-04:00</updated><summary>Ugandan health authorities on Monday reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven.</summary></entry><entry><title>Brazil turns to Carlo Ancelotti to end long wait for World Cup glory</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/brazil-world-cup-neymar-ancelotti-f87671"/><id>urn:uuid:3f893a18-e421-4e14-8a39-a0cc15222c0e</id><updated>2026-05-25T06:10:37.623-04:00</updated><summary>Brazil is pinning its World Cup hopes on 66-year-old Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti.</summary></entry><entry><title>Estranged husband of former Scottish leader admits $540K embezzlement of party funds</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/scotland-embezzlement-murrell-sturgeon-e04718"/><id>urn:uuid:7b41e73e-4c97-422e-b656-e87b2d2068c6</id><updated>2026-05-25T06:04:37.695-04:00</updated><summary>The estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has pleaded guilty to embezzling over 400,000 pounds from the Scottish National Party.</summary></entry><entry><title>Extra innings brings extra strategy. Just don't expect the top hitters to decide it</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/extra-innings-intentional-walks-p10012"/><id>urn:uuid:c5f95df5-2d49-45e5-831b-964c7550b27b</id><updated>2026-05-25T06:00:39.622-04:00</updated><summary>One byproduct of the automatic runner on second base is that extra innings are one of the few times managers can still stomach ordering up an intentional walk.</summary></entry><entry><title>Excerpts from Pope Leo XIV's sweeping manifesto about humanity in the AI era</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/vatican-ai-encyclical-pope-leo-excerpts-c22266"/><id>urn:uuid:f5509ea9-1c27-47f8-9b36-fd7e72ba1457</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:35:39.735-04:00</updated><summary>VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has issued a sweeping manifesto about safeguarding humanity in</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pope-ai-tech-trump-vatican-anthropic-b58190"/><id>urn:uuid:7381b36e-78e7-41d7-aa67-90d28aea428e</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:32:14.992-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pope-apologizes-slavery-role-holy-see-vatican-t72322"/><id>urn:uuid:4b7cb169-ece7-42c4-aa72-2f3de71359aa</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:31:33.917-04:00</updated><summary>Pope Leo XIV has made a historic apology for the role the Holy See played in legitimizing slavery.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lithuania suspects foreign involvement in data leak of over 600,000 national register entries</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/lithuania-cybersecurity-data-leak-foreign-country-s73919"/><id>urn:uuid:ffb997f6-aa83-4867-a360-6d42b37ce39c</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:11:24.261-04:00</updated><summary>Lithuanian authorities are on high alert after a massive data leak involving over 600,000 entries from national registers.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Covering up the bottom line</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/swimsuit-decorum-yuvacfi7"/><id>urn:uuid:21f79d90-01a9-417c-9b36-e7047d0a429c</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>East Hampton Town's building department is a 'major problem,' critics say, amid bribery charges and backlogs</title><author><name>Alek Lewis</name><email>alek.lewis@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/east-hampton-building-department-backlogs-e12ds5zn"/><id>urn:uuid:3c8434db-73ce-4492-a6b3-427dc8de84ef</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Critics say the slowdown has had a ripple effect in the Hamptons, stalling construction and delaying home sales.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: A welcome to summer on this golden canal</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/grand-canal-bay-park-u3hizfz7"/><id>urn:uuid:76c71874-42c1-46e3-b5fa-97d426965007</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>New stores, pop-up shops opening in the Hamptons this summer</title><author><name>Anne Bratskeir</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/new-stores-hamptons-i6yns155"/><id>urn:uuid:d1e2f4c5-1dd2-4c73-a5ac-e7e13b6238d1</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The retail landscape in the Hamptons is getting a fresh makeover with the arrival of new stores.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gold Star mother Cathy Heighter honors memory of son Army Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter</title><author><name>John Asbury</name><email>john.asbury@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/raheen-tyson-heighter-bay-shore-ykurov3a"/><id>urn:uuid:137c7317-284a-4472-a9c3-e1bf5cf0f872</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Army Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, 22, of Bay Shore, was the first serviceman from Long Island killed in the Iraq War.</summary></entry><entry><title>Newsday's top 10 Long Island high school girls lacrosse team rankings</title><author><name>Tess Ferguson</name><email>tess.ferguson@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-lacrosse/top-10-girls-lacrosse-rankings-n9dee4ev"/><id>urn:uuid:6c62afc4-0ed3-49cd-bed5-e0ff1ac58167</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>A look at where the top Long Island teams stand.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suffolk's free tree program honors U.S. milestone and pursuit of healthy environment</title><author><name>Joe Werkmeister</name><email>joe.werkmeister@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/suffolk-tree-program-ybiat1xn"/><id>urn:uuid:95c3e2b5-da98-4b30-88c6-831829ebb141</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Suffolk hopes to plant 2,500 red oak trees by next month.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lobster roll flights under $50 land at 317 Main Street, Driftwood Boardwalk Eatery</title><author><name>Melissa Azofeifa</name><email>melissa.azofeifa@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/lobster-roll-flights-317-main-qogg50y3"/><id>urn:uuid:8559ee25-96ea-4e09-8d25-a0516896f1fa</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Can't choose between the hot or cold roll? Now you don't have to.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knicks-Cavs Game 4 preview: Can desperation help secure an NBA Finals berth?</title><author><name>Steve Popper</name><email>steve.popper@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-cavaliers-game-4-preview-n11fk0e9"/><id>urn:uuid:0d9d68e8-ec66-469d-ad8f-824a550f552d</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>The Knicks have the opportunity to close out the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 4 on Monday night.</summary></entry><entry><title>Musings: Public spaces going to pot</title><author><name>Newsday Readers</name><email>letters@newsday.com</email></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/marijuana-in-public-k44mhbzk"/><id>urn:uuid:f73207b2-656f-4782-a185-4607bb286fa9</id><updated>2026-05-25T05:00:00.000-04:00</updated><summary>Reader letters to Newsday.</summary></entry><entry><title>The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/memorial-day-meaning-origin-o15317"/><id>urn:uuid:67b683c7-22e4-49f2-bd6f-2da384cec1e0</id><updated>2026-05-25T04:24:47.110-04:00</updated><summary>Memorial Day in the United States is officially about mourning fallen service members.</summary></entry><entry><title>Tennis Australia hires NRL CEO Andrew Abdo to replace Craig Tiley</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/tennis-australia-open-abdo-tiley-x26305"/><id>urn:uuid:192ad543-0c0f-492e-bb60-2d93b6d52c5b</id><updated>2026-05-25T04:04:53.022-04:00</updated><summary>Tennis Australia has hired Andrew Abdo from the National Rugby League to replace Craig Tiley as CEO.</summary></entry><entry><title>What we know and don't know about the possible deal to end the Iran war</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/iran-united-states-deal-explainer-war-q39158"/><id>urn:uuid:0d3d66ed-8f69-487e-b166-491f1b828510</id><updated>2026-05-25T03:28:10.551-04:00</updated><summary>The United States and Iran appear to be closing in on a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.</summary></entry><entry><title>Drone attacks raise fears as Colombians vote to elect a new president</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/colombia-election-violence-drones-i05430"/><id>urn:uuid:a3390922-76d9-41af-9778-28d2144b7978</id><updated>2026-05-25T03:03:13.911-04:00</updated><summary>Gladys Marín is unsure if she will vote in Colombia's presidential election due to safety fears.</summary></entry><entry><title>How collecting DNA samples in the wild could transform conservation</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/rwanda-dna-conservation-virunga-mountain-gorillas-x49840"/><id>urn:uuid:4f6d65d3-940b-45f4-8ca8-fcc799ee8277</id><updated>2026-05-25T03:01:45.719-04:00</updated><summary>Rwanda is using a new approach known as environmental DNA technology to detect species like the endangered mountain gorilla using genetic material left in soil and water.</summary></entry><entry><title>Minibus strikes a parked vehicle on a Pakistan highway, killing 17 people</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/pakistan-deadly-road-accident-northwest-c69437"/><id>urn:uuid:5c9ce168-2a07-4d8f-be23-16ccdad43b0f</id><updated>2026-05-25T02:20:57.614-04:00</updated><summary>Officials said a speeding minibus has struck a bus parked along a motorway in northwest Pakistan, killing 17 people and injuring five others.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pirates bullpen makes deal, hands over signed bat in swap for rookie outfielder's first HR ball</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/esmerlyn-valdez-pirates-p53448"/><id>urn:uuid:a4e6a84d-8afe-47e9-93ba-1d88c2eb3568</id><updated>2026-05-25T02:20:02.602-04:00</updated><summary>What's the cost of a milestone home run ball.</summary></entry><entry><title>4 dead, 17 mostly workers still missing, in collapse of unfinished hotel in the Philippines</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/philippines-building-collapse-angeles-city-pampanga-clark-w36029"/><id>urn:uuid:c4299123-15e8-4ab7-bd82-f45c381c1b56</id><updated>2026-05-25T02:02:13.985-04:00</updated><summary>Rescuers have pulled three people from the rubble of a collapsed nine-story hotel under construction in Angeles City, Philippines.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rubio's visit to India focuses on US trade tensions, the Quad alliance and sightseeing</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/india-us-marco-rubio-delhi-modi-jaishankar-w70673"/><id>urn:uuid:28a69a99-a5dc-4e08-9483-a4f7963e60a3</id><updated>2026-05-25T01:48:28.615-04:00</updated><summary>U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India highlights efforts to stabilize relations between Washington and New Delhi.</summary></entry><entry><title>Australian spy boss says he shifted resources from counterterrorism before Hanukkah attack</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/australia-bondi-attack-hanukkah-inquiry-q30863"/><id>urn:uuid:027397db-ca63-4bb2-a377-8af372b4b429</id><updated>2026-05-25T01:31:40.700-04:00</updated><summary>An Australian spy agency boss has told an inquiry he had pivoted resources away from counterterrorism to espionage a few years before two gunmen massacred 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Sudan's war economy, gold keeps flowing as miners risk mercury and collapse</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/sudan-war-gold-mining-x51279"/><id>urn:uuid:e6892c73-3e42-4cfd-b203-f2028f1a6319</id><updated>2026-05-25T01:24:43.555-04:00</updated><summary>Miners in northern Sudan search for gold using metal detectors and digging tools.</summary></entry><entry><title>Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the 'conbini' empire, has died. He was 93.</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/business/convenience-7eleven-retail-japan-stores-shopping-m61278"/><id>urn:uuid:9b150bb4-4980-4f44-b1db-69101e80037e</id><updated>2026-05-25T01:12:52.712-04:00</updated><summary>Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese businessman credited with creating the 7-Eleven convenience-chain global retail empire, has died.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kerley runs 9.97 at Enhanced Games, where Kristian Gkolomeev gets a $1M bonus for swimming mark</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/enhanced-games-kerley-doping-i66569"/><id>urn:uuid:36ffbd7c-a978-4a9e-911f-6d1919555213</id><updated>2026-05-25T00:49:29.791-04:00</updated><summary>Fred Kerley ran 100 meters in a pedestrian 9.97 seconds to win the Enhanced Games in a race where the sprinters were placed in the starting blocks four times because of false starts and untied shoes.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chicoutimi beats host Kelowna 3-2 in OT to improve to 1-1 in the Memorial Cup</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/memorial-cup-hockey-chicoutimi-kelowna-q74138"/><id>urn:uuid:ee962f24-0b8e-4594-9e45-656213dcbe3c</id><updated>2026-05-25T00:37:26.304-04:00</updated><summary>Liam Lefebvre scored his second goal of the game at 5:28 of overtime to give the Chicoutimi Sagueneens a 3-2 victory over the host Kelowna Rockets on Sunday night in the Memorial Cup.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens for tours. Here's what's inside the once-hidden puppet studio</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/jim-henson-creature-shop-tours-new-york-c52932"/><id>urn:uuid:29b13dea-7a54-4e76-b8df-9536bb9a9b2b</id><updated>2026-05-25T00:17:41.008-04:00</updated><summary>A puppet-making workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets is drawing back its curtain.</summary></entry><entry><title>Correction: Southern California-Chemical Tan story</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/california-tank-leak-explosion-garden-grove-u81263"/><id>urn:uuid:51f0edb2-7647-4978-a3b3-c5a417df2ce0</id><updated>2026-05-25T00:14:19.901-04:00</updated><summary>In a story published May.</summary></entry><entry><title>In 'Pressure,' the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/pressure-movie-brendan-fraser-andrew-scott-interview-x58948"/><id>urn:uuid:30819cb2-89a6-4b9d-9c00-513b743910af</id><updated>2026-05-25T00:14:07.272-04:00</updated><summary>The film "Pressure" explores the tense 72 hours before D-Day, highlighting the crucial role of Scottish meteorologist Capt. James Stagg.</summary></entry><entry><title>Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/hajj-pilgrimage-mecca-saudi-arabia-j95016"/><id>urn:uuid:2e7ff451-a285-4d3c-90b5-27c647e602db</id><updated>2026-05-25T00:06:51.755-04:00</updated><summary>The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begun.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cruz Azul rallies past Pumas 2-1 to win the Clausura title on a stoppage-time goal</title><author><name> The Associated Press</name></author><link href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/soccer/cruz-azul-pumas-mexico-liga-mx-i12305"/><id>urn:uuid:f5ee89c5-5cf1-4fa5-a029-116f266f962f</id><updated>2026-05-25T00:06:32.439-04:00</updated><summary>Cruz Azul has been crowned champions of Mexico's Clausura tournament after a 2-1 victory over Pumas.</summary></entry></feed>