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Tornado kills at least 18 people in eastern Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Storm systems sweeping across parts of the Midwest and South have left at least 21 dead, many of them in Kentucky, where what appeared to be a devastating tornado crumbled buildings and flipped a car over on an interstate. In …

Wenger Claimed £800m Stadium Had 'Worst Pitch' in England When He Was at Arsenal

Arsene Wenger achieved many things as Arsenal manager. He won three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups, went undefeated across an entire league season, and changed the way football was viewed and played in England. His legacy in the sport will never be …

Severe U.S. Midwest weather leaves at least 27 dead

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Michael Phillis, Corey Williams And John Hanna Published May 17, 2025  •  Last updated 7 minutes ago  •  6 minute read Part of Centennial Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri, …

World News | Severe Weather Leaves at Least 27 Dead, Including 18 in Kentucky

London, May 18 (AP) At least 27 people have been killed by storms systems that swept across part of the U.S. Midwest and South, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announcing Saturday that 18 of the deaths came in his state and 10 others were hospitalized in …

US news: Strong tornado claims 27 lives in Midwest, hundreds of homes damaged amid severe weather | Top updates

At least 27 people have lost their lives due to powerful storm systems that swept through parts of the US Midwest and South. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced on Saturday that 18 of the fatalities occurred in his state, with an additional 10 …

Dozens dead in US tornado and storms with death toll expected to rise

Storm systems sweeping across parts of the US Midwest and South have left at least 23 people dead, many of them in Kentucky, where what appeared to be a devastating tornado crumbled buildings and flipped over a car on an interstate. In Kentucky alone, 14 …

Special Olympics event brings joy and connections at Mishawaka High

WATCH: Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey Hosts ‘Drunk Olympics’ to To Bring Attention to Impaired Driving

mission is to deter driving under the influence ABOVE VIDEO: Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey Hosts “Drunk Olympics” for His Best-Rated DUI Arrest Victims BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Sheriff Wayne Ivey is joined by former (actual) Olympian, Jay Martinez, to …

Los Angeles to Launch Air Taxi Service for 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles, CA — Spectators at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games may soar above the city’s notorious traffic thanks to a new air taxi service. LA28, the organizing committee for the Games, announced a partnership with Archer Aviation on Thursday to …

NFL players at 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles? What we know

The NFL released May 15 a resolution that owners will vote on at next week's league meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota and could be a step forward in the potential participation of NFL players at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. The …

Air taxis to ferry fans and VIPs to venues at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

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Women’s Nordic Combined still excluded from Olympics, Despite U.S. financial backing

Park City's U.S. Ski & Snowboard Headquarter building, the USANA Center of Excellence. Photo: USANA Center of Excellence PARK CITY, Utah — Nordic Combined USA screened a new short film about its sport at a reception during the U.S. Ski & …

Heroes on the run: Local athletes, law enforcement take part in Special Olympics Torch Run

Blair County Special Olympian Garran Burget of Altoona runs along Sixth Avenue with fellow athletes and Altoona and Logan Township police officers during Thursday morning’s Torch Run. Mirror photo by Rachel Foor The Special Olympics PA 2025 Law Enforcement …

Mass casualty event declared as Midwest tornadoes kill at least 23

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Bay Area aviation company selected as Team USA's official air taxi at LA Olympics

Is dressage judging getting tougher? The data behind the debate

Are judges scoring more strictly in dressage? It’s a question that’s gained traction following recent scrutiny of judging scores, and Carl Hester raised it in a recent Horse & Hound column. At the heart of those discussions has been how to keep horse …

Cricket West Indies insists on pathways for its nations' inclusion in Olympics

St. John's : , May 15 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has formally written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) insisting that the unique configuration of West Indies cricket be fairly accommodated in ongoing discussions with the International …

CWI implores ICC to provide pathway for a Caribbean nation for cricket at LA Olympics

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has implored the International Cricket Council (ICC) to provide a fair and transparent pathway for at least one of the Caribbean's sovereign nations to represent West Indies at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In its …

Scotland's cheerleading team takes home gold at ICU World Championships

Scotland’s national cheerleading team has had plenty to cheer about after clinching gold on the world stage. The squad – made up of members from across the country – flew out to Orlando, Florida last month to compete in the annual International Cheer Union …

Thousands of Small Businesses Face Potential Tax Refund Loss Under New U.S. Congressional Tax Bill

Tax Advocacy Group Prepares to Engage U.S. Congress on Behalf of Small & Mid Sized Companies (SME's) WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial provision in the U.S. Congressional "Big …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

Comer Announces the Oversight Committee Will Continue Investigating the Cover-Up of Biden’s Mental Decline & Use of ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the panel will continue its investigation into the cover-up of President Biden’s mental decline and use of autopen. Last Congress, Chairman …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation

An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The …

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member

Note: See second superseding indictment here. An indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her …

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin ...

WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, formerly known as …

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers

Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Regulatory Relief Legislation on May 21

WASHINGTON–Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to rein in regulatory overreach by the …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15

City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the …

May 16 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …