The Weeknd announces the final leg of his world tour

On May 10th, 2026, The Weeknd unveiled the final Asia leg of his “After Hours Til Dawn” stadium tour.

Teen mental health crisis raises concern across the U.S.

Teen mental health problems are on the rise across the United States, with increasing rates of depression, suicide, and substance abuse causing concern among doctors, schools, and families.

Trump denies Iran's request for peace talks regarding the US and Iran war

After two months of conflict, Donald Trump finally declared that the US and Iran would negotiate for some peace in the war but recently the peace talks fell through due to failure to establish meeting times on April 25th.

AI hiring may be discriminating against workers with disabilities

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California held in Mobley v. Workday, issued on July 12, 2024, that a provider of AI-based hiring software may be liable under federal anti-discrimination laws if its screening algorithms discriminate against protected groups.

WHO reports global health gains are at risk as countries fall behind on 2030 targets

On May 13th, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its World Health Statistics 2026 report from Geneva, revealing that the world is falling behind on major health goals established by the United Nations for a 2030 deadline.

NASA tests a new powerful thruster that could transport humans to Mars

An early test of a new electromagnetic thruster at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) was successfully conducted on April 28th, providing a preview of how astronauts might eventually reach Mars.

Kevin Warsh takes leadership of the Federal Reserve as inflation pressures reshape economic challenges

Kevin Warsh officially assumed the role of chair of the Federal Reserve on May 22 during a period of rising inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions, and shifting expectations for U.S monetary policy.

Ebola outbreak raises global concern as cases continue to climb

On May 20th, the World Health Organization(WHO) announced that the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) and Uganda is spreading rapidly and poses a high risk at the national and regional level.

Arsenal and PSG prepare for massive Champions League Final in Budapest

Football fans globally are gearing up for the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final in Budapest as Arsenal F.C. attempts to win its first Champions League title while Paris Saint-Germain F.C. hopes to defend its European crown.

43-day shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history

On October 1, 2025, the United States federal government shut down due to Congress’s failure to pass funding for the 2026 fiscal year.