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Day in Photos: Hantavirus Evacuees, Protest for Freedom in China, and Maternal Health Care
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Nominates FEMA Lead Fired From Role a Year Ago
Former Navy SEAL Cameron Hamilton served as acting administrator for the agency from January to May 2025.
California Monitoring 4 People for Andes Hantavirus Exposure
Two state residents have returned home and are being watched by local health officials, while two others are in containment facilities in Nebraska.
5 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Phoenix Alien Smuggling Ring Bust: DOJ
Investigators alleged illegal immigrants were confined inside a Phoenix-area stash house and transported across state lines as part of a smuggling network.
Dream Finders Proposes $704 Million All-Cash Offer for Beazer Homes
The proposed merger would create the nation’s seventh-largest homebuilder.
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San Francisco Immigration Court to Permanently Close This Year
The Concord Immigration Court, which will take over most of the closing court’s cases, already has a backlog and a shortage of judges.
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Chocolate Bar Recall Expands Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
Spring & Mulberry said the recall now covers 12 chocolate bar lines made with an implicated lot of dates.
US Existing Home Sales Flat in April: NAR
Sales rebounded to a 0.2 percent increase in April from a 3.6 percent decline in March, but showed little ‘spring’ during the peak homebuying season.
Trump Says He'll Bring Up Jimmy Lai and Jailed Pastor in Meeting With China’s Xi
President Donald Trump previously discussed Lai’s case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during their October 2025 meeting in South Korea.
Netanyahu Says He Wants to End US Military Support for Israel
Washington currently provides Jerusalem with military aid to the tune of $3.8 billion a year and is slated to continue doing so till at least 2028.
Chinese National Sentenced for US Scheme Targeting 2,000 Elderly Victims
He has been sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in prison.
Tax Delinquency Increasing Among Federal, Retired Employees, IRS Watchdog Reveals
These individuals, numbering more than 571,000, collectively owe about $6.3 billion to the IRS.
US Citizen Appeals for Help After Chinese Police Detain Her Mother for Her Faith
The family has been unable to visit her mother, who was targeted by the Chinese regime alongside the sister of another New York resident because of their faith.
Americans Aboard Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Will Quarantine in Nebraska, Says CDC
There are 17 Americans aboard the MV Hondius, which is expected to dock in Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands on May 10.
Alabama Passes Bill Authorizing New State Primary If Courts Allow Different Districts
The May 19 primary will still take place, but Gov. Ivey may call for a special election if a court rules in favor of the state’s ongoing redistricting case.
FDA Issues Update on Recall of Heart Devices After 4 Deaths Reported
The FDA added in a Thursday notice that 2,557 serious injuries associated with several types of Boston Scientific pacemakers have been reported so far.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Increase 42 Percent
While bankruptcy numbers are increasing, other economic indicators, such as employment and business sector activity, are giving mixed to positive signals.
Redistricting Battles Heat Up After Supreme Court Ruling
States, particularly in the South, are redrawing or considering redrawing their maps following a big Supreme Court decision.
US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariffs
The court found that the tariffs were not allowed under a 1974 trade law.
