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- THE U.S. PAUSES TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY AND HONOR FALLEN SERVICE MEMBERS: On Monday, May 26, Americans across the country observed Memorial Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, the holiday began after the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Traditions include visiting cemeteries, attending parades, and participating in memorial services. Many also observe a moment of silence at 3:00 p.m. local time, as encouraged by the National Moment of Remembrance Act.
- TRUMP PRAISES WEST POINT CADETS AND CLAIMS CREDIT FOR STRENGTH OF U.S. MILITARY: President Donald Trump delivered a commencement address at West Point, commending the graduating cadets for their dedication and service. He also attributed the current strength of the U.S. military to his administration’s policies, highlighting increased defense spending and modernization efforts.
- TRUMP DELAYS 50% TARIFFS ON EU IMPORTS UNTIL JULY 9: President Trump announced a postponement of the planned 50% tariffs on European Union imports, moving the deadline to July 9. The decision followed a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, aiming to provide more time for trade negotiations. The delay has been met with cautious optimism from European markets.
- THIRD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY HELPING NEW ORLEANS INMATE STILL ON THE RUN: Authorities have arrested a third woman, Casey Smith, in connection with the escape of inmates from the Orleans Parish Jail. Smith is accused of assisting two of the ten inmates who escaped on May 14. She is among several individuals, including a jail employee, facing charges related to the jailbreak.
- MEXICAN SINGER JULIÓN ÁLVAREZ SAYS U.S. REVOKED HIS VISA BEFORE SOLD-OUT TEXAS SHOW: Mexican singer Julión Álvarez was forced to cancel a sold-out concert in Arlington, Texas, after his U.S. visa was unexpectedly revoked. Álvarez expressed disappointment over the lack of explanation for the revocation. This incident is part of a broader pattern of U.S. travel restrictions affecting certain Mexican artists.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF TO USE STRAIGHT SEEDING STARTING IN 2025 POSTSEASON: The College Football Playoff will implement a straight seeding model for the 2025 postseason. Under the new format, the top four teams, as determined by the selection committee, will receive first-round byes, regardless of conference affiliation. This change aims to address concerns about fairness and competitiveness in the playoff structure.
- ONLYFANS REPORTEDLY IN TALKS TO SELL OFF ITS ADULT CONTENT BUSINESS: OnlyFans’ parent company, Fenix International Ltd., is reportedly in discussions to sell the platform’s adult content business to an investor group led by Forest Road Company. The deal is valued at approximately $8 billion. The potential sale reflects ongoing interest in the platform’s profitability despite controversies surrounding adult content.
- JOJO SIWA AND CHRIS HUGHES SPARK DATING RUMORS DURING ROMANTIC MEXICO TRIP: JoJo Siwa and former ‘Love Island’ star Chris Hughes have ignited dating rumors after sharing affectionate photos from a trip to Mexico. While neither has confirmed a romantic relationship, fans speculate that the posts signify a new romance.
- ‘LILO AND STITCH’ BEATS TOM CRUISE IN SURPRISE BOX OFFICE SHOWDOWN: Disney’s live-action remake of ‘Lilo & Stitch’ outperformed Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ at the Memorial Day weekend box office. ‘Lilo & Stitch’ garnered $183 million domestically, setting a new record for the holiday weekend, while ‘Mission: Impossible’ earned $77 million.
- THEATER CEILING COLLAPSES DURING ‘FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES’ SCREENING IN ARGENTINA: A portion of the ceiling at Cinema Ocho in La Plata, Argentina, collapsed during a screening of ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines,’ injuring a 29-year-old woman. The incident occurred on May 19, and the victim has since sought legal counsel. The theater has not publicly responded to the incident.
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