POLITICSArgentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cutsHundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and cuts to Argentina’s healthcareAl Jazeera·May 21, 2026
POLITICSColorado Governor Censured for Commuting Sentence of Election DenierThe Colorado State Democratic Party, reflecting the anger of rank-and-file Democratic voters, rebuked Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday over his decision to release Tina Peters from prison.NY Times·May 21, 2026
POLITICSCubans react to US indictment of former President Raul CastroCubans in Havana and Miami react to the US charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro.Al Jazeera·May 21, 2026
POLITICSSenate panel hears testimony on online sports betting, prediction marketsSenate lawmakers grilled sports betting industry officials during a hearing focused on recent cheating scandals, companies' marketing tactics and regulatory battles.NPR·May 21, 2026
POLITICSHow the $1.8 Billion Trump Fund May Violate Past Practice and PolicyThe fund that could offer payouts to Trump allies who accuse the government of mistreatment is not only highly unusual but also appears to violate the administration’s own policies.NY Times·May 21, 2026
POLITICSIndonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood responseSurvivors of Indonesia’s deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over inadequate disaster recoveryAl Jazeera·May 21, 2026
POLITICSTrump’s Praise of Spencer Pratt Could Doom Him in L.A. Mayor’s RaceDemocrats have been trying to portray Mr. Pratt, a former reality TV star, as a MAGA Republican in the mayor’s race. President Trump just gave them a helping hand.NY Times·May 21, 2026
POLITICSTrump’s Coast Guard Address: ‘Good Looking Men’ and Deja VuPresident Trump’s commencement address was a mixture of jokes and praise for the seafaring life of the Coast Guard graduates. But there were detours into choppy waters.NY Times·May 21, 2026
POLITICSSenate G.O.P. Ready to Drop Ballroom Funds From ICE BillSeveral Republicans had balked at including the money in an immigration enforcement measure that the party plans to push through on a party-line vote.NY Times·May 21, 2026
POLITICSPapua New Guinea warns against fishing in New Ireland after mystery deaths of marine life<p>Initial testing found evidence of metals in water samples, months after province’s residents began reporting unusual numbers of dead fish washing ashore</p><p>Papua New Guinea’s government has warned communities not to fish from parts of the New Ireland coastline as preliminary tests show evidencThe Guardian·May 21, 2026
POLITICSPapua New Guinea warns against fishing in New Ireland after mystery deaths of marine life<p>Initial testing found evidence of metals in water samples, months after province’s residents began reporting unusual numbers of dead fish washing ashore</p><p>Papua New Guinea’s government has warned communities not to fish from parts of the New Ireland coastline as preliminary tests show evidencThe Guardian·May 21, 2026
POLITICSPapua New Guinea warns against fishing in New Ireland after mystery deaths of marine life<p>Initial testing found evidence of metals in water samples, months after province’s residents began reporting unusual numbers of dead fish washing ashore</p><p>Papua New Guinea’s government has warned communities not to fish from parts of the New Ireland coastline as preliminary tests show evidencThe Guardian·May 21, 2026
