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California celebrates, watches and waits as Governor's race takes shape on Primary night
California is the behemoth in the primaries. As the most populous state, California is holding primaries for 52 House races. However, many are unlikely to be competitive. Last year, California voted to redistrict to give Democrats an advantage after Republican-led states did the same.
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Jennifer Lopez rushes to hug co-star Brett Goldstein at 'Office Romance' NYC premiere
Jennifer Lopez appeared delighted to reunite with her 'Office Romance' co-star Brett Goldstein at the film's New York City premiere, greeting him with a warm hug on the red carpet. The actress turned heads in a Miss Sohee SS25 Couture corset gown adorned with intricate floral embroidery, while Goldstein complemented the her look in a tailored black suit paired with a crisp white shirt. The pair posed together for photos, showcasing their on-screen chemistry ahead of the film's release.
Massive UFC arena emerges outside White House as Trump’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ project set to create history
WASHINGTON, DC: The White House has hosted presidents, state dinners, and historic speeches. Soon, it will host flying fists and UFC title fights. The transformation is already underway as crews work around the clock to build a massive 90-foot domed arch and a staging area that will anchor a temporary UFC arena on the White House South Lawn. While the White House has hosted everything from pickup games to recreational competitions, the upcoming UFC event will make history as the first professional sporting showcase held at the presidential residence. The landmark event is set for June 14, a date that not only commemorates America's 250th year of independence but also coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday.
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Jennifer Lopez pauses exit from New York studio to make a fan's day with a selfie
Jennifer Lopez was seen in Midtown Manhattan, where she paused outside a studio to greet fans and pose for selfies while continuing the promotional campaign for her upcoming movie 'Office Romance' on Monday, June 1. The workplace romantic comedy, co-starring Brett Goldstein, features her as a rigid CEO and follows a secret office relationship and the chaos that unfolds when two workaholics decide to follow their hearts. The singer and actress appeared in high spirits as she interacted with supporters amid a packed schedule of interviews and appearances tied to the release, including a promotional stop on 'Watch What Happens Live.'
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From 9 acts to 6 dropouts to Trump walking in: Inside the collapse of Freedom 250's concert lineup
WASHINGTON, DC: What was billed as the 'greatest birthday celebration' in American history took a decidedly political turn. After a string of artists withdrew from Freedom 250's concert lineup, President Donald Trump canceled the musical performances and positioned himself as the event's headline act. The entertainers, including Martina McBride, Young MC, C+C Music Factory, Bret Michaels, The Commodores, Morris Day and The Time, dropped out of the event, claiming they were unaware that the event and organizing group had ties to Trump. Slamming the artists for what he called 'the yips,' the president announced that he is now working to hold a rally instead.
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NYC Israel Day Parade draws top leaders as Mamdani skips annual show of solidarity
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY: A sea of blue and white swept through Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue on May 31 as thousands of Jewish and Israeli Americans filled the streets for the annual Israel Day Parade, billed as the largest public event in solidarity with the Jewish state. For decades, the Israel Day Parade has been a fixture on New York’s political calendar, serving as a key platform for elected officials and candidates to show their support for Israel and solidarity with the city’s Jewish community. As prominent New York leaders–including Eric Adams, Michael Bloomberg, Governor Kathy Hochul and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch–turned out in support of the city’s Jewish community, Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood apart by skipping the annual parade.
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Yara Shahidi, Jimmy Kimmel , Elizabeth Meriwether fashionably hit red carpet for Peabody Awards
The 86th Annual Peabody Awards was held on Sunday, May 31, to celebrate as well as honor Oscar-winning documentary ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ and Emmy winners ‘Adolescence’ and ‘The Pitt’ among other noteworthy works. The event marked the presence of many famous faces, like Yara Shahidi and Jimmy Kimmel, as they came in their bests.
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Photos capture apocalyptic scenes after California chemical tank crisis threatened to displace 50,000 residents
About 50,000 residents of Garden Grove, California, faced an evacuation order as emergency response teams struggled to manage a potentially explosive situation at a nearby aerospace manufacturing plant. The crisis began when a massive chemical tank at a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove started overheating, triggering warnings that it could rupture or explode. Officials feared the tank, which contained between 6,000 and 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate – a highly flammable chemical used in plastics manufacturing – could cause a catastrophic industrial disaster.
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John Travolta debuts as director with daughter Ella Bleu supporting him at ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ premiere
John Travolta steps behind the camera for the first time at 77 with 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach', a film adapted from his own 1997 book and rooted in his lifelong passion as a pilot. The directorial debut premiered at Cannes in May where Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or, the festival's highest honor. At the Los Angeles premiere on May 28 ,his daughter Ella Bleu, who plays a flight attendant in the film, showed up to support him. It was a role reversal from every premiere where he has been the established star and she the supportive family member.
Race Against Time: Dramatic photos as first person rescued from flooded Laos cave, 4 remain trapped
XAISOMBOUN, LAOS: The tense silence around a deep cave in central Xaisomboun shattered into relief when a weak, disheveled man, covered head to toe in mud, crawled out of a narrow crevice. A crowd greeted him as he struggled to walk and had to be assisted by two rescue workers before being rushed for a medical check. This was the first extrication from the cave since divers found the five men trapped alive on Wednesday, May 26. Seven people are believed to have entered the labyrinthine cave system in Laos’ Xaisomboun Province on May 19 in search of gold, only to become trapped after heavy rains and flash flooding sealed the cave’s entrance. Specialist divers have managed to locate five of the men huddled together on a rock, but two remain missing.
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Conan O'Brien honored at Harvard University 375th commencement ceremony
Conan O'Brien returned to Harvard University as the main speaker at its 375th graduation on Thursday, May 28. He received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree. Other speakers included journalist Peggy Noonan and AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton. He spoke about current experiences, joked about his show, and reflected that his own life experiences shaped him more than his time at Harvard.
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JD Vance warns future Air Force officers that AI could transform warfare forever
At the US Air Force Academy commencement ceremony in Colorado Springs, Vice President JD Vance warned Air Force graduates that artificial intelligence could fundamentally change modern warfare, stating that the rapid rise of AI-powered military systems is among the developments he worries about most as global powers race to dominate emerging defense technology. Addressing thousands at Falcon Stadium, Vance told the Class of 2026 that the next generation of military officers will face a rapidly evolving battlefield shaped by artificial intelligence, cyber warfare and autonomous weapons systems.
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Nicholas Galitzine accidentally elbows young co-star during playful red carpet moment at 'Masters of the Universe' premiere
Masters of the Universe stars Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes arrived at the Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England, on Wednesday, May 27, to attend the film’s UK premiere. The duo were joined by child actors Artie Wilkinson-Hunt and Eire Farrell, who play the younger versions of their characters, Prince Adam/He-Man and Teela, respectively.
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Zohran Mamdani turns heads in flamboyant Arsenal soccer thobe for Eid celebration
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani showed up at an Eid al-Adha celebration in the Bronx on Wednesday, May 27, wearing a custom Arsenal thobe. He’s always been loud about his love for the club, especially now that they’ve just clinched the Premier League title. Mamdani rocked their 2025-26 blue away shirt, redesigned to go past his knees, complete with the Arsenal crest and Emirates sponsor.
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Adam Sandler turns up at ‘Office Romance’ premiere in ultra-casual style to support wife Jackie
Adam Sandler looked relaxed and comfortable as he joined his wife, Jackie Sandler, at the premiere of Netflix's 'Office Romance' in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 26. Jackie stars as Caroline in the upcoming romantic comedy, which premieres globally on June 5. Directed by Ol Parker and co-written by Brett Goldstein, the film follows a rigid CEO played by Jennifer Lopez and her newly hired company lawyer, portrayed by Goldstein, as they navigate a forbidden workplace affair.
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Jennifer Lopez debuts head-turning optical illusion gown at 'Office Romance' world premiere
Jennifer Lopez looked ethereal as she arrived at the iconic Egyptian Theatre for the Los Angeles premiere of her new Netflix film ‘Office Romance’ in a plunging couture gown. While the actress commanded the red carpet with effortless glamour, it was the striking illusion detail on her dress that truly stole the spotlight.
Cheers, tears and victory as Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in dramatic GOP runoff
State Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated four-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff. The victory, powered by a late, decisive endorsement from President Donald Trump, marks a watershed moment for the Maga movement, effectively toppling one of the last remaining pillars of the traditional Republican establishment in the Lone Star State.
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Wendy’s redhead look-alike contest turns heads in NYC on World Redhead Day
Wendy’s turned New York City into a sea of red hair and pigtails as fans dressed up like the brand’s iconic mascot for a playful World Redhead Day contest. The event featured costume rounds, social media challenges and burger-themed performances, with the winner taking home free burgers for a year.
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Trump and JD Vance pay emotional tribute to fallen heroes at Arlington Memorial Day ceremony
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance paid tribute to America’s fallen service members during an emotional Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, joining military families and veterans in honoring those who died serving the country. Trump’s appearance at Arlington came during ongoing political tensions surrounding foreign policy and military affairs, but the Memorial Day event largely remained focused on honoring service members rather than politics. Attendees applauded as Trump and Vance greeted veterans and relatives of fallen troops following the ceremony.
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Trump family shares photos from Don Jr and Bettina Anderson's lavish Bahamas wedding
First Son Don Trump Jr exchanged vows with fiancée Bettina Anderson in an intimate wedding ceremony in the Bahamas on Saturday, May 23. The couple, who announced their romance in December 2024, were officially wed by Anderson’s brother-in-law, real estate attorney Bradley McPherson, at the West Palm Beach home of her twin sister, Kristina Anderson McPherson. The lavish ceremony was attended by the couple’s closest friends and family. However, President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and their youngest son Barron did not attend the wedding. The Trump family offered the public a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the event, sharing a series of candid photos capturing sun-soaked celebrations and the lavish tropical atmosphere surrounding the private ceremony.
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