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US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 1, leaves 2 survivors

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military launched another strike Tuesday on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors. Video posted on social media by U.S. Southern Command shows a boat speeding through water before ...
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VA launches MDMA trial years in the making for veterans

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday launched a clinical trial testing MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder, one of 19 psychedelic studies the agency is funding through $23 million in external grants. ...
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Analyst warns Bears megaproject bill could raise taxes

(The Center Square) - A tax policy analyst says he is glad the Cook County Treasurer's Office issued a report on megaprojects legislation, but he says the tax impact may be underestimated and the bill contains a "perverse" incentive. ...
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AI safety regulations advance in Springfield, despite industry concern

(The Center Square) - A push to regulate artificial intelligence products in Illinois has taken a major step toward becoming law. The plan, which has broad support from industry leaders, would require transparency and expanded safety measures from many AI companies. ...
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Drug-discount program likely to expand in Illinois, despite lax oversight

(The Center Square) - An initiative to expand a federal program that provides drug discounts to hospitals and clinics in Illinois has been met with pushback as it nears passage. ...
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Construction underway on UFC Octagon at White House for Flag Day fights

(WASHINGTON) -- Construction on the Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon is underway on the White House South Lawn ahead of President Donald Trump's planned fights this summer to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.The event, dubbed "UFC Freedom Fights 250," will take place ...
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Global heritage group offers to work with Peru’s government on improving conditions at Machu Picchu

LIMA, Peru (AP) - A global heritage foundation that works to improve conditions at famous archaeological sites offered on Tuesday to work with Peruvian authorities on the famed Machu Picchu, where tourists often face hours of lines, overcrowding and unreliable local transport. The announcement by ...
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Japan’s Nikkei to set record 69,000 in 2027 as blistering rally outpaces peers: Reuters poll

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - AI exuberance and robust earnings will continue to power Japan's Nikkei to record highs, even as its blistering rally makes it hard for forecasters to keep up, analysts said in a Reuters poll. The median forecast in a ...
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Michigan house explosion leaves 1 dead and another in critical condition

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A Michigan house explosion early Tuesday left one person dead and one in critical condition, authorities said. Authorities have not yet determined what caused the fire and explosion, which happened around 4 a.m. in Plainfield Township, north of Grand Rapids. When ...
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Investigators say fatal Maine lumber mill fire was accidental and started in silo

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The fire and subsequent explosion at a Maine lumber mill that killed a firefighter and injured a dozen other people was accidental and originated at the base of a silo, authorities said Tuesday. The May 15 fire and explosion at Robbins ...
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BUSINESS HEADLINES

As US stock market hits new highs, 2 of 3 Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock prices that ...
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Puerto Rico’s development agency chief resigns after claiming government interference

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - The head of Puerto Rico 's key economic development agency announced his resignation on Tuesday as he criticized the U.S. territory's administration of Jenniffer González, accusing it of interfering in the department's work. The departure of Sebastián Negrón Reichard ...
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