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May 18 2026EDUCATION

When School Leaders Mix Personal Trips with Public Business

The former superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools and his wife, who also worked for the district, enjoyed two all-expenses-paid trips to Guatemala and Brazil between 2023 and 2024. The trips were paid by private schools in those countries, both of which had business ties with Education Accelerated,

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Peru's Election Body Faces Challenges Before June Vote

Peru’s top voting officials admit they messed up the first round of the presidential race. The April 12 elections ran late after many polling stations opened late, especially in Lima. This delay sparked accusations of cheating from a candidate who came in third. Now, with the runoff set for June 7,

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Russia and China’s Deepening Bond Beyond Just Energy

Russia and China’s relationship keeps growing in ways that go far beyond oil and trade. Officials in Moscow highlight education and technology as key parts of their partnership. This goes against the idea that the two countries only work together because of pressure from the West. Their cooperation

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Iran and the U. S. locked in high-stakes standoff over oil and nuclear talks

The latest warning from Washington came in a weekend social media post that lacked specifics but carried sharp teeth. "Speed matters for Iran, " it read. "Fast action needed—or nothing will remain. " The message came as negotiators from both sides attempt to turn a fragile April truce into lasting p

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May 17 2026SPORTS

The PGA Championship Final Round: A Philly Showdown

On Sunday, the Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia becomes a battlefield for 30 golfers chasing Alex Smalley’s lead. The leaderboard is tight; five shots separate the top 30, making every swing count. Rory McIlroy looks to keep his steady improvement going as he tees off, hoping to add to his str

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander Keeps MVP Momentum

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander has earned the NBA’s Most Valuable Player honor for a second year in a row. He outperformed rivals Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić to secure the title, becoming only the third player ever to win back‑to‑back MVP awards. After leading Oklahoma City to a championship, Sha

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Xabi Alonso Takes the Helm at Chelsea

Xabi Alonso will start as Chelsea’s new manager on 1 July, signing a four‑year contract to replace Liam Rosenior. The 44‑year‑old Spanish coach returns to English football after a brief stint at Real Madrid, where he left in January. Chelsea’s current season has been rough; the team sits ninth

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May 17 2026HEALTH

A Tiny Trip Turns into a Huge Measles Crisis

A nine‑year‑old boy’s holiday to a small Texas town sparked the most serious measles outbreak in the U. S. in over thirty years, and then crossed the border into Mexico where it spread even more widely. The chain of events began when the child, who had not received the standard two doses of the MMR

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May 17 2026CRIME

Tragic Truck Accident Leaves One Dead and Nine Missing in Guangxi

A pickup truck carrying 15 workers fell off a low‑water bridge into the river in Huanjiang Maonan Autonomous County, Guangxi province, on Saturday. The crash claimed one life and left nine people unaccounted for. The vehicle was on its way to a sweet potato farm when the bridge collapsed under heav

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May 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Whale’s Final Journey: From German Stranded to Danish Waters

"The 12‑meter humpback that had been nicknamed “Timmy” in German media finally met its end, with Danish divers confirming the identity of the carcass off Anholt island. The whale had been stranded on a sandbank near Wismar Bay in March, and after several failed attempts to free it, private rescuers

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