At Phoenix Cemetery, a Sea of Flags Marks Memorial Day Tribute
Volunteers place thousands of flags at Phoenix’s veterans cemetery ahead of the national holiday, honoring those buried there.
Audit Criticises Collins Sub Program After 53 Contract Amendments and Ballooning Costs
Planned to align the 1980s vintage Collins-class submarines with their French replacements, the project failed to change strategy when the order was cancelled.
Dezi Freeman’s Final Words to Dying Police Officer
Fresh details into the killings of two police officers were detailed in a Coroners Court directions hearing on the morning of May 25.
Australian Members of Gaza Flotilla Arrive Home
Eleven Australians were among 400 people detained by Israel last week in international waters west of Cyprus.
Mining Sector Relieved to See No New Taxes in Australian Budget
The Minerals Council of Australia also said the treasurer was ‘optimistic’ in his ability to control inflation.
Newsom Sends Emergency Declaration Request to Trump Over Chemical Tank
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated in Southern California over a compromised facility in Garden Grove.
Key House Seats on the Ballot as Early Voting in Purple Nevada’s 2026 Primaries Kicks Off
Republican rivals will again vie for June 9 GOP berths to unseat incumbent Democrats in three Las Vegas-area congressional districts.
Iran Denies Plans to Charge Tolls in Strait of Hormuz, Proposes Services Fee
Tehran said it was negotiating with Oman to create a new protocol to protect the environment of the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf, and the Sea of Oman.
Pope Says Slower Pace of Developing AI Might Be Needed to Protect the ‘Human Family’
Pope Leo XIV called for ‘robust legal frameworks’ and independent oversight of the development of artificial intelligence, which he says threatens humanity.
Trump Says Iran, Other Arab States Should Join Abraham Accords as Part of Peace Deal
The president said negotiations with Iran are ‘proceeding nicely’ while warning attacks could resume if Tehran rejects the terms of a negotiated settlement.
Inside America’s Educational Renaissance
‘We’re astounded by this growth. ... The word got out without us doing any publicity,’ said a founder of an international classical school network.
2 Chinese Nationals Charged With Laundering Money for Cartels
The defendants allegedly laundered proceeds from cocaine and fentanyl trafficking, prosecutors said.
Be a Health Warrior: 4 Variations of Warrior Pose and Their Benefits
The classic warrior poses are powerful medicine for your body, helping you fight your way out of weakness and stiffness to reach your best health potential.

Smoked Beef Brisket: 2-Step Method to Reduce Harmful Compounds
This Memorial Day, make a smoky, tender, fall-apart brisket with less heavy smoke exposure.
‘Great Initiative’: Fundraising Push for MND Sufferer Jai Arrow
There has been an online push to launch a campaign supporting former NRL player Jai Arrow in his battle with motor neurone disease.

Northern Territory Rare Earth Project Set to Deliver 1,000 Jobs
The Nolans Rare Earths Project is expected to generate around 600 jobs during the construction phase and 350 ongoing, permanent jobs once operations commence.

‘Structurally Sound’: Keating Backs Budget
Keating said the tax reforms were necessary to make housing more affordable, dismissing concerns it would hamper businesses in the process.

Memorial Day Parade in Washington Marks America’s 250th Birthday
The nation’s largest Memorial Day commemoration remembered those lost and also celebrated the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States.

Reaching the National Stage for America’s 250th Birthday
Twenty students from a starting field of more than 8,000 have advanced to the Presidential 1776 Award national scholarship competition final on June 9.

What’s Open and Closed on Memorial Day 2026
The U.S. Postal Service said on its website that all post offices will close for Memorial Day.

Habs Have Great White North Filled With Hope for End of Cup Drought
Montreal looks to melt away 33 years of Canadian Stanley Cup frustration as surprise run in Eastern Conference continues.

Stephen Colbert Ends 11 Year ‘Late Show’ Run With Celebration Instead of Politics
Last year, the comedian announced that CBS would be canceling the longtime program, citing financial pressure.

Nearly 1.2 Billion People Live With Mental Disorders Globally: Study
Mental disorders were identified to disproportionately affect individuals aged 15 to 19 years, a key developmental period.

Towel the Line: 6 Towel Exercises to Train Tricky Areas
Exercise equipment doesn’t have to be fancy. In fact, here are six excellent exercises that you can perform with nothing more complicated than a bath towel.

Pell Grants to Cover Short-Term Workforce Training for the First Time
The new program will allow students to use federal financial aid for career programs as short as eight weeks.

CDC Warns Malaria Could Be Reintroduced in US
The United States eliminated the disease in the 1950s, the agency noted, but it imports cases when travelers return from countries with endemic malaria.

Strawberry, Rhubarb, and Radish Salad With Strawberry Vinaigrette
This visually striking salad also features crisp, bright red slices of fresh radish, creamy crumbles of goat cheese and toasted, salted pistachios.

Build a Lattice Enclosure
Plastic lattice panels create good-looking cover-ups, and the material is durable and maintenance-free.

Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.

Falling for Rustic Bora Bora
Climbing a narrow, winding, rocky road reveals the story of this remote paradise in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean.




































































































