On the upside, the attacks on young people have progressed from basement dwelling losers to lunch time gourmands.David Bernstein (@ProfDBernstein)The notion that not being able to afford to eat out every day as you’re starting out your career in your 20s is some great hardship is a great sign of living in a wealth bubble.— https://x.com/ProfDBernstein/status/2056833734284886066
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Investigators are looking into extremist material written by the suspects of the San Diego mosque shooting, new evacuation orders were issued affecting thousands in Southern California and there are primary races across six states as Trump tries to oust GOP Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky.
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Days after Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader, President Trump mused publicly that it would be best if “someone from within” Iran took over the country.It turns out that the United States and Israel went into the conflict with a particular and…
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NEW: Russia is using unannounced strategic nuclear exercises to posture strength against Ukraine’s allies and distract from mounting battlefield weaknesses.
Other Key Takeaways:
Russian forces are likely conducting the surprise May 19 to 21 nuclear exercises and amplifying longstanding narratives aimed at influencing NATO decision-making and masking Russia’s own weaknesses.
Russia is escalating its efforts to set informational conditions for possible future aggression against the Baltic states.
Russian contract recruitment continues to decline as battlefield casualties rise, despite recent increases to one-time signing bonuses.
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) reportedly trained Russian military personnel in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 2025, underscoring how Russia and its allies are using the war in Ukraine for military learning and testing.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on May 19 for an official visit through May 20.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced in northern Kharkiv Oblast and in the Kupyansk and Hulyaipole directions.
Russian forces launched 209 drones toward Ukraine overnight.
— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) May 20, 2026
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— @Reuters May 20, 2026
A Bronx community is mourning the loss of 34-year-old Luis Almanzar, who family members say was returning home from a Yankees game when a fight outside his home turned deadly. According to police, officers responded just before 12:30 a.m. on the 2400 block of Marion Avenue, where they found Almanzar with multiple stab wounds to his torso and right arm. He was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he later died. Family and neighbors describe Almanzar as well-known and respected, with many sharing stories about his personality and presence in the community. Police say a second victim, a 32-year-old man, was also stabbed multiple times and is currently being treated at a nearby hospital.
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