Tuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to know
Politics Tuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to know Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pensylvania have primaries Tuesday May 18, 20264:58 PM ET By Stephen Fowler , The NPR Network A voting sign can be seen on Election Day for Congressional district 14, on March 10, 2026 in Dalton, Georgia. Megan Varner/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images This story will be updated. Tuesday will be the busiest primary election day of the 2026 midterms s...
Jewish man, 22, attacked by 'a group of five men' in Golders Green
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Is Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg ready to lead?
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Why Trump’s $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement Could Actually Cost Him Money
BreakingBusinessWhy Trump’s $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement Could Actually Cost Him MoneyByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 04:06pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineThe Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who claim to have been “victims” of unfair prosecution, a condition of Pre...
WNBA graphic omitting Caitlin Clark shows identity politics still come first | Bobby Burack
Before the start of the WNBA season, OutKick argued that the league was in position to establish itself as a viable mainstream attraction. But to do that, the league needed to embrace Caitlin Clark as the transcendent, once-in-a-generation superstar she is.It turns out the WNBA still isn't ready to do that.On Sunday, the league posted a social media graphic promoting its doubleheader on NBC/Peacock. The graphic featured A’ja Wilson of the Aces, Angel Reese of the Dream, Zia Cooke of the Storm, a...
Trump Has Posted About Massie At Least 11 Times In 2 Days Ahead Of Tuesday’s Primary
BreakingBusinessTrump Has Posted About Massie At Least 11 Times In 2 Days Ahead Of Tuesday’s PrimaryBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 03:46pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump has published at least 11 Truth Social posts targeting Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., since Saturday, when Trump scored his first major...
Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
Politics Trump says he's called off plans for "scheduled attack of Iran" after request from Gulf partners By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson May 18, 2026 / 3:43 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump said Monday that he's called off a U.S. attack on Iran that had been "scheduled" for Tuesday, after the United States' Gulf partners reque...
Trump says he has called off planned strikes on Iran at request of Gulf allies
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Sir David Beckham is all smiles as he meets the King at Chelsea Flower Show
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Kylie on entertainment industry: ‘Would be nice not to be asked about your age’
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Dawn Butler wins backing from giant GMB union to be Labour candidate for Mayor of London
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Biggest ever UK trade mission to US amid political crisis and Iran tensions
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BBC apologises after Radio 2 scheduling error
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Andy Burnham’s change in tack on fiscal rules and bond markets is understandable
Bookies’ favourite to replace Keir Starmer tones down stance on government borrowing to assuage City investorsUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has always faced a narrow path to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister: a tricky byelection, a leadership contest that is yet to be declared, and a far from constructive bond market backdrop.In making his pitch, assuaging City investors in particular has led the Greater Manchester mayor to dance on a pin. Continue reading...
Channel 4 removes all past seasons of MAFS UK after ‘serious allegations’
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Halifax axed as banking giant set to disappear from UK high streets
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King ‘graciously accepted’ invite to Ireland, Irish President says
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FTSE 100 up amid calmer bonds but oil rises again
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A new Ireland is an alternative to a Reform-led UK – Stormont Opposition
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King hosts Irish president at Buckingham Palace
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