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Unveiling the history beneath the Lincoln Memorial
Beneath the Lincoln Memorial is one of Washington's best-kept secrets: the Undercroft, a soaring 50,000-square-foot foundation built to keep the landmark from sinking into D.C.'s swampy ground. Now home to a museum, the public is being invited to visit underground.
Death toll rises to 11 in Washington tank explosion as all nine missing recovered
Two had been confirmed dead after tank containing ‘white liquor’ used in making paper pulp imploded last weekThe death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the US state of Washington climbed to 11 as crews recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, authorities said on Saturday.Two fatalities had been confirmed after the tank containing “white liquor” – a chemical solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide used in making paper pulp – imploded at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility on...
MoD contracts demand arms firms commit to 'tackling eco-inequality' in terms of multi-million-pound deals
Contracts offered up by the Ministry of Defence have demanded arms companies commit to "tackling eco-inequality" in the terms of multi-million-pound deals.Top firms in cyber defence must abide by a set of stringent terms set out by Whitehall workers, including vowing to "fight climate change".The corporations are judged by "key performance indicators" set out in Government papers back in 2025.The MoD's "social value model", which firms must abide by, stresses the importance of "wellbeing", inclu...
Almanac: May 31
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
TMC defers Mamata-led MLAs' meeting after majority skip amid Abhishek, Kalyan Banerjee attack row
A Trinamool Congress (TMC) meeting was postponed as most MLAs were engaged in protests following alleged attacks on Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee. The party announced statewide rallies and a sit-in in Kolkata against post-poll violence and evictions, blaming BJP for "terror" against workers. BJP denies involvement, citing local anger.
US chemical tank disasters remain rare despite recent incidents, experts say
Tragedy in Washington and near-miss in California cast in sharp relief the risk of chemical spills and explosionsFor several tense days last week, tens of thousands of southern California residents were left wondering whether a 7,000-gallon chemical storage tank would either explode or spill out into the streets.The episode cast in sharp relief the risk of chemical spills and explosions that lurk behind every corner of modern life. The methyl methacrylate that recently left the city of Garden Gr...
Triumph of the underdogs: New Yorkers are reveling in the Knicks and Mamdani
From watching their team win to watching their mayor in the nosebleeds, residents are feeling hopefulNew York City, hardly a city deprived of energy, is having a moment. In the past two weeks, the bars have been even more packed than usual. Several nights a week, usually at around 11pm, there has been a seemingly synchronized honking of horns.Walking around the city, it doesn’t take long to find out why. People wearing New York Knicks jerseys are high-fiving each other, and Knicks flags fly from...
Striking differences in benefit entitlements across UK countries, study finds
Scottish family on low income receives £15,000 more a year than identical household in EnglandThe emergence of “welfare nationalism” in the UK has created striking differences in benefit entitlement that result in a Scottish family on a low income receiving £15,000 a year more in state support than an identical household over the border in England.A typical out of work couple with four children would have received £22,000 a year benefit income in York, compared with £32,000 in Belfast and £37,00...
English cops cuffed teen stabbing victim after attacker claimed racial assault
English police are facing mounting scrutiny after officers handcuffed an 18-year-old university student as he bled to death following a fatal stabbing, allegedly after believing the attacker’s false claim that he had been the victim of a racist assault.The case has sparked outrage across Britain, fueled political debate over policing and prompted calls for the release of body-worn camera footage from the responding officers.Alan Mendoza, executive director and co-founder of the London-based Henr...
'Destroy More, Get More': Ukraine Turns Drone Warfare Into Video Game
Through its Army of Drones Bonus program, frontline units earn points for verified battlefield achievements
Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming
Japan accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability.
PSG vs Arsenal is proof that the Gunners can slow down time
Until a goofy-looking German working in a Swiss patent office came around, all of us took an Englishman’s word for how the universe functioned. The received wisdom was that time flew linearly at the same pace for everyone and space was a grand stage that stood still.
Cardinals fan tries to throw Pete Crow-Armstrong's home run ball back onto the field and fails miserably
Chicago Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong had a day to remember at Busch Stadium on Saturday night. The same can not be said for a St. Louis Cardinals fan who got his hands on Crow-Armstrong's home run ball late in the contest.With the Cubs leading their rival Cardinals 3-1 in the top of the eighth inning, Crow-Armstrong stepped to the dish and was greeted with a barrage of overrated chants, particularly from the shirtless fans in right field in the viral 'tarps-off' section.Sitting o...
‘If he bowls three overs, RCB are gone’: Ex-India captain's explosive IPL Final warning
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has urged Royal Challengers Bengaluru to drop Romario Shepherd for the IPL 2026 final, deeming his bowling a potential liability. He also advised RCB to retain Venkatesh Iyer. Srikkanth believes Gujarat Titans must dismiss Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Rajat Patidar early to stand a chance.
Watch: Dramatic moment Saket building crumbles into massive dust cloud
NEW DELHI: A video has captured the terrifying moment a three-storey commercial building near Saket Metro station in south Delhi collapsed within seconds, disappearing into a massive cloud of dust.
Graham Platner's wife bites back after his sexts to other women are revealed and claims they have a great marriage as she talks about infertility struggle
Graham Platner’s wife bites back after his sexts to other women are revealed and claims they have a great marriage as she talks about infertility struggleSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy EMMA RICHTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:41, 31 May 2026 | Updated: 13:43, 31 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Pirates' Brandon Lowe ejected after ABS challenge was disallowed, leading to fly out
The Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) system has provided its own set of challenges during the 2026 season, but players and managers alike have learned, that in baseball, it is the truth – as long as the umpire can see that a challenge has been made.Two-time All-Star Brandon Lowe learned the hard way during the Pittsburgh Pirates' 10-9 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. He flied out in the fourth inning and was ejected.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOA...
Watch: Massive dust wall engulfs Jaisalmer, darkens skies
A colossal dust whirlwind, originating near the India-Pakistan border, engulfed Jaisalmer's canal and border regions on Sunday. Ramgarh, Mohangarh, and PTM town experienced near-darkness as the storm reduced visibility drastically, forcing daytime headlight use. This powerful sandstorm, accompanied by high winds, disrupted daily life and caused power outages, offering a stark contrast to the preceding heat.
5 Ebola patients have recovered from rare strain, WHO chief says
World 5 Ebola patients have recovered from rare strain of virus, WHO chief says May 31, 2026 / 8:38 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The World Health Organization chief said five people have now recovered from a rare type of Ebola, underscoring the importance of seeking care for symptoms of the disease. Despite the lack of an approved treatment or vaccine against the Bundibugyo virus, which is behind the current Ebola outbreak, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said these fiv...
Full Interview: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a portion of which airs on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.