Jet Fuel Shortages Loom as EU Approves US-Grade Fuel to Avert Summer Crisis
EU approves US-grade jet fuel for European airlines as Iran war disrupts global supplies. TUI sees no immediate shortage, but long-term risks remain.
News — page 61
Kash Patel Accuses Senator of Day-Drinking in Heated FBI Budget Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen traded explosive accusations over alcohol use during a Senate hearing on May 12, 2026.
Iran’s Ballistic Missile Threat Surges as CIA Leak Challenges ‘Win’ Narrative
CIA leak reveals Iran rapidly rebuilt missile capacity, casting doubt on US-Israeli war gains. UAE secretly joins strikes as AI propaganda war escalates.
Southwest Flight Windshield Cracks at 37,000 Feet, Diverts to Tulsa
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 cracked its windshield mid-flight at 37,000 feet, forcing an emergency diversion to Tulsa. No injuries reported.
Trump Signs Off on Firing FDA Chief Marty Makary Amid Policy Clashes
President Trump has approved a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, sources say, following tensions over e-cigarette approvals and agency direction.
Trump's Net Approval Hits New Second-Term Low as Economic Polls Deteriorate
Trump approval hits -18.9 in Silver Bulletin, job market optimism among young Americans falls. New polls show deepening economic concern ahead of 2026 midterms.
Rod Stewart Calls Trump a 'Ratbag' to King Charles at Trust Anniversary
Rod Stewart told King Charles he 'put that little ratbag in his place' regarding Donald Trump at a King's Trust event, sparking online debate.
Macron Pushes France-Africa Reset in Kenya Amid Declining Influence in Sahel
Emmanuel Macron co-hosts the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya, pushing a new economic strategy for France in Africa as anti-French sentiment rises in the Sahel.
Putin Signals War’s End as Ceasefire Collapses Amid Mutual Accusations
Putin hints at winding down the Ukraine war, but a US-mediated ceasefire collapses as both sides trade blame for ongoing attacks.
M5.8 Solar Flare Erupts as Scientists Warn of Growing Internet Infrastructure Risk
A May 10 M5.8 solar flare launched a fast CME, with a potential glancing blow to Earth on May 13, reigniting concerns about internet apocalypse risks.
UK Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Surge 147% as Firefighters Respond Every Five Hours
UK fire brigades tackled 1,760 lithium-ion battery fires in 2025, up 147% in three years. Ebike blazes make up a third of incidents, sparking calls for regulati
Karen Bass Skips Forum for Sacramento Trip as Spencer Pratt Rides Debate Momentum
Mayor Karen Bass withdraws from a League of Women Voters forum, citing Sacramento duties, while rival Spencer Pratt accuses CBS of editing his interview to favo