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by Melody Schreiber / 43min
But Trump administration will not return detainees deported to third countries in disease-struck region The Trump administration will temporarily pause the removal of refugees to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during a spiraling Ebola outbreak, according to reporting by Politico, but experts say the move won’t help prevent the spread of the disease. At least one woman is now in limbo afte
Department of Justice acknowledges the removal of news releases about criminal cases related to 2021 Capitol attack The Department of Justice is acknowledging it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the 6 January 2021 Capitol attack , calling the information about the prosecutions “partisan propaganda”. The purge of news releases documenting criminal charges,
Firefighters are racing to douse flames on Santa Rosa Island as experts express concern for survival of its unique habitat On the south-eastern corner of Santa Rosa Island lies a grove of a few thousand Torrey pine trees, some of them more than 250 years old . The only other place on earth where these gnarled pines exist is in San Diego county, but biologists classify the two groves as different
by Timothy Pratt in Atlanta / 3h
With wife Mildred, Rodney Taylor of Atlanta was moved to activism after his detention led to deteriorating health Rodney Taylor stood outside on a balmy late afternoon recently in Atlanta ’s Candler Park neighborhood, relishing his first root beer float in a year and a half. Released on 1 May from Georgia’s Stewart Detention Center, the Liberia-born barber had been detained since 15 February of l
by Lauren Gambino in Los Angeles / 3h
A massive field, no clear frontrunners and one big scandal have turned the high-stakes battle into a head-scratcher Xavier Becerra arrived at Dulan’s on Crenshaw grinning like a man who couldn’t believe his luck. Joining him at the south Los Angeles soul food restaurant on a Tuesday morning in the final stretch of California’s volatile race for governor was Jasmine Crockett, the firebrand Texas D
A thinktank investigation shows how immigration detention has torn apart families, and experts point to trauma Stephen Miller, Donald Trump’s immigration czar and the architect of some of the government’s cruelest policies, doesn’t care what you think about him. He doesn’t care if you call him “ Pee-wee German ” or “ Weird Stephen ” or “ Voldemort ”, or any of the other nicknames he has inspired;
Oklahoma City Thunder 123-108 San Antonio Spurs San Antonio trail 2-1 in playoff series Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC with 26 points Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the host San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. Oklahoma City’s b
DNC’s Ken Martin condemned for suppressing report for months and then admitting it ‘won’t meet your standards’ Democrats belatedly publish 2024 election autopsy Ken Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, is facing mounting calls to resign over his shambolic handling of an autopsy report on Kamala Harris’s defeat by Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Martin suppressed
by Debbie Carlson / 4h
Prewar US gas prices averaged about $3 a gallon nationally – kiss that number goodbye for 2026 Sorry, US drivers, but don’t expect pump prices to return to prewar levels any time soon, even if the US and Iran agree to a lasting peace deal tomorrow. As the war with Iran enters its third month, drivers have become infuriated by rising gas prices – and inflation – and Donald Trump is facing a histor
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SpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test flight on Friday. It was an upgraded version of the spacecraft Nasa is counting on to land astronauts on the moon. It blasted off from the southern tip of Texas, carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites that were released midway through the hour-long flight that stretched halfway around the world. Despite some engine trouble, the space
With razor-thin majorities in Congress, the US president needs the votes of the very people whose careers he has destroyed As Abba’s Dancing Queen played, Donald Trump walked across a lawn featuring cornhole, oversized Connect Four, a ferris wheel and a food tent offering short ribs, mac and cheese and apple pie. Members of Congress and their families had come for the annual White House picnic .
by Sanjay Sujanthakumar / 5h
Figures from around the American men’s soccer scene agree that the talent level is rising, but much work remains to improve the US men’s national team The US men’s national team roster for the 2026 World Cup will be unveiled on Tuesday, and according to head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the team is suffering from a talent deficit. “We are USA,” he said after a 2-0 loss to Portugal in March, which f
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by Simon Tisdall / 6h
Millions are being dragged into starvation, while people everywhere pay a Trump war tax. But there are plenty of powers who could bring him to heel With the deadlocked war in Iran about to enter its fourth month, loose comparisons with previous US quagmires in Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam are bandied about. When the conflict began, warnings of another “forever war” seemed exaggerated. No longer.
Gabbard leaves after tumultuous stint during which she was largely left out as Donald Trump launched attacks on Venezuela and Iran – key US politics stories from Friday 22 May at a glance Tulsi Gabbard is leaving her post as US director of national intelligence following a tumultuous stint in which she was largely sidelined as Donald Trump launched attacks on Venezuela and Iran. In a letter to th
Phone company launched by Donald Trump’s family says names and contact details appear to be affected, but not credit card or banking information A phone company launched by Donald Trump’s family business is investigating a potential security flaw on its website that appears to have exposed the personal details of an estimated 27,000 people who sought to buy a gold-coloured smartphone. Trump Mobil
Authorities in Orange county say tank holding methyl methacrylate ‘actively in crisis’ and urge residents to leave Authorities in Orange county, California have ordered the evacuation of 40,000 people over concerns about a chemical leak that threatened to spill or explode. The problem arose on Thursday at a facility owned by GKN Aerospace in the town of Garden Grove, where a storage tank holding
by José Olivares in New York and agency / 16h
Change criticized by advocates marks the latest significant move by the Trump administration on immigration policy Foreigners seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States to secure green cards will have to do so from outside the country via the state department, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Friday, in a move criticized by aid groups, policy analys
The ex-Democrat without an intelligence background took many actions seemingly meant to flatter Trump Tulsi Gabbard’s tumultuous 15-month tenure as the nation’s top intelligence official ended Friday, when she submitted her resignation as director of national intelligence. Gabbard was an unconventional choice for the role: the former Democrat lacked an intelligence background and her foreign poli
by José Olivares and agencies / 19h
Judge said Trump administration would not have prosecuted Ábrego had he not challenged his high-profile deportation Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A US judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García on Friday, finding that the Trump administration would not have prosecuted him had he not challenged his high-profile deportation. Ábrego, who had entered the Un
by Jim Powell / 20h
The Ebola outbreak, Israeli strikes in Gaza, Putin in Beijing and Arsenal win the Premier League – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...
by Alice Speri / 20h
Move comes after federal appeals court upholds ruling that opens door for government to detain and deport Khalil Attorneys for Mahmoud Khalil , the former Columbia University student who last year became the face of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestine speech, will ask the US supreme court to intervene after a federal appeals court opened the door for the government to once again
White House reportedly forced Gabbard to resign after she was sidelined from Iran and Venezuela operations and becomes fourth woman to depart Trump’s cabinet US politics - live updates Sign up for the Breaking News US email Tulsi Gabbard is leaving her post as US director of national intelligence following a tumultuous stint in which she was largely sidelined as Donald Trump launched attacks on V
Officials seized guns from Caleb Vazquez’s father last year amid alarm over teen’s views on mass shooters and Nazism One of the two white supremacist shooters who attacked a mosque in California on Monday and killed three people had already been on law enforcement officials’ radar, according to US media reports. Local officials were so alarmed by Caleb Vazquez’s idolization of mass shooters and N
Democrats allege that conservative groups may be propping up campaign of Maureen Galindo for House seat US politics live – latest updates A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing bipartisan condemnation and accusations of antisemitism after she said she wanted to turn an immigration detention facility into a “prison for American Zionists” if elected – leaving Democrats scrambling to ostrac
by Guardian staff / 22h
Laura Clery says she was able to call 911 and have the fridge lifted off her by firefighters after she was pinned under it US comedian Laura Clery has described how she almost died when her 600lb fridge fell on her while she was at home with her two young children and found herself pinned under the massive appliance and struggling to breathe. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Clery said the exper
Everlane CEO confirms sale in letter to employees and says it will stay true to ‘sustainability’ commitments Everlane, the retailer that bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast fashion, China’s Shein. A letter to Everlane employees from CEO Alfred Chang confirming the deal was obtained by the Associ
Sue Jacquot was taking part in fundraiser when police swarmed her home after someone falsely reported a crime An Arizona grandmother has said someone subjected her to a so-called police swatting call while she was taking part in a Minecraft fundraiser to raise financial support for her grandson’s cancer treatment medical bills. The bizarre turn of events is the latest high-profile instance in the
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by David Smith, Robert Tait, Maham Javaid and Gaya Gupta in Washington / 1d
Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living – and disapproval of Trump’s agenda US politics live – latest updates Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as chair of the US Federal Reserve , tasked with steering the world’s largest economy as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over Americans’ financial wellbeing. Warsh, hand-picked by Donald Trump, takes char
US secretary of state’s campaign of ‘maximum pressure’ is culmination of a personal pursuit spanning decades • Cubans outraged at US charges against Raúl Castro Marco Rubio’s moment has finally arrived. The outcome of the Trump administration’s efforts to exert “maximum pressure” on Cuba may topple the 67-year-old communist government in Havana and direct the future of the US’s sway over the west
by Michelle R Smith / 1d
Amazon opens an inquiry into Nicole Saphier’s product compliance following Guardian inquiry. White House says she will be a ‘powerful asset’ for Maha agenda Donald Trump ’s nominee for surgeon general sells an herbal supplement that contains an ingredient prohibited by the US military and which health experts have warned can cause liver damage. Dr Nicole Saphier’s record of selling dietary supple
41-year-old died after hospitalization for severe illness 911 call: Busch was short of breath, coughing blood Fans honor driver by donating to IVF foundation Longtime teammates, former rivals and others around the sports world have joined the wave of condolences over the sudden death of Nascar driver Kyle Busch on Thursday. Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who was the winningest driver acros
Prosecutors may face sanctions over redactions to grand jury transcripts linked to four of ‘Broadview Six’ defendants Federal prosecutors have decided to drop all remaining criminal charges against four people indicted in October after protesting outside a suburban Chicago immigration detention center in the latest such case to unravel for the Trump administration . Andrew Boutros, a US attorney,
Biologist was fired by a state agency for criticizing Charlie Kirk on social media after his shooting death Florida officials have agreed to pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative political activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his shooting death. The state’s fish and wildlife conservation commission (FWC) fired biologis
by Eric Holthaus / 1d
What does a surge in ocean temperatures, compounded with El Niño, bode for the summer? An enormous marine heatwave off the US west coast is ringing alarm bells among ocean and atmospheric scientists as new data shows its ecological and environmental effects are intensifying. The unusual area of warm water has persisted since peaking in size during September 2025 and still stretches thousands of m
Cleveland Cavaliers 93-109 New York Knicks Hart leads with playoff-best 26 points Knicks extend winning streak to nine games Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. Mikal Br
The Islamic Center of San Diego, rocked by tragedy, opens its doors again to support its congregants and welcome outsiders Teacher’s assistant Iman Khatib was administering tests at the elementary school inside the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD) when she heard the bangs. She locked the classroom door, turned off the lights, silenced her phone and walkie-talkie, and crawled under a desk with h
by Howard Bryant / 1d
In a country where their rights are being attacked from all sides, it’s time for Black college athletes to utilize their power Six years after the nation underwent a so-called “racial reckoning”, Black America is under comprehensive assault. The assault comes from the country’s highest elected office, where the president has, from the first day of his re-inauguration, made clear his belief that i
by Arwa Mahdawi / 1d
The world’s richest man can’t stop posting about how Lupita Nyong’o was chosen to play an imaginary woman It was the casting choice that launched a thousand meltdowns. The Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o was confirmed as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, and the usual suspects immediately started squealing that the fall of western civilization was nig
The US president said he doesn’t ‘want to do anything to get in the way’ of tech firms competing with China Sign up for the Breaking News US email Host Stephen Colbert and the CBS Late Show bid farewell to the silver screen on Thursday night after a controversial cancellation. The CBS Late Show leaves the air as the No 1 show in network TV late night, with that 11.35pm real estate immediately and
by Stephanie Kaloi / 1d
After outcry over inconsistency last year, a taskforce sought to improve the league’s officiating. Now foul calls are up, and players and coaches are adjusting The moment Rickea Jackson went down during the Chicago Sky’s game against the Minnesota Lynx is difficult to watch, even days later. Jackson, who had just brushed off physical contact right before she was hurt, was driving to the basket ab
by Jem Bartholomew / 1d
The 192-page report does not mention Gaza or Joe Biden’s age. Plus, is the world heading for another Ebola crisis? Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. On Thursday, the Democratic party published a postmortem – spanning 192 pages – of its 2024 election defeat, after an initial decision to withhold the document prompted an angry backlash. What’s in the postmortem
by Michael Sainato / 1d
Media company says it is ‘committed to good faith bargaining’ amid claims including contract violation Workers at local newspapers owned by Hearst allege the company is trying to “destroy unions” amid claims of widespread anti-union tactics, including violating union contracts and bad-faith bargaining. The Albany Newspaper Guild, which represents the Times Union newspaper in Albany, New York, sai
by Justo Robles / 1d
Andry José Hernández Romero was deported from the US to El Salvador’s notorious Cecot prison before he was allowed to return to Venezuela One of the Venezuelan men sent from the US to El Salvador’s most notorious prison by Donald Trump has moved to Spain to request asylum after concluding that he did not feel safe back home and did not trust US authorities sufficiently to return to fight his lega
by Margaret Sullivan / 1d
As the outrages continue, mainstream outlets just see Trump being Trump His social media posts are unhinged. He seems to fall asleep in meetings. He proudly proclaims he’s not thinking “even a little bit” about Americans’ personal finances in talks with Iran. And he lies
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