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Israeli and Hezbollah clashed near Lebanon’s Litani River on May 26, 2026, as ceasefire negotiations remain tense, with civilians displaced by Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon seeking shelter in Beirut.
AI-memory optimism is driving a sharp rally in memory and AI-related stocks, led by Micron (MU) up around 15% and Sandisk (SNDK) up about 16%, with other tech names like Intel (INTC) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) also rising, and semis ETFs climbing as traders bet on sustained demand for memory in AI applications.
CDC reports 34 illnesses in 13 states (13 hospitalizations, no deaths yet) linked to backyard chickens. The Salmonella strains are resistant to multiple antibiotics, including fosfomycin, highlighting growing antibiotic resistance and prompting guidance on hygiene around poultry and avoiding kissing or snuggling birds.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, a Heisman finalist, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft amid height and NFL-readiness questions, drawing public support from Deion Sanders (and his son) as he remains unsigned; he still has a path as an undrafted free agent and reportedly joined the Ravens’ rookie minicamp shortly after publication.
Boston’s season-long strategy isn’t working as the Red Sox drop their second straight to the Yankees; MLB teased a renewed rivalry with Aaron Judge and rookie Roman Anthony, but Anthony is still finding his footing and Boston’s offense remains quiet, suggesting the rivalry hasn’t sparked yet this season.
Steelers general manager Omar Khan is expected to attend Ohio State's Pro Day, with coordinators Brian Angelichio and Patrick Graham also on site, as Pittsburgh continues its Pro Day scouting ahead of the draft. Ohio State is home to several projected first‑rounders the Steelers could target, including Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, Carnell Tate and Kayden McDonald, among others. Khan’s appearance follows a Georgia Pro Day stop, and OSU staff ties (notably former Steelers coach Arthur Smith now OSU's OC) add intrigue around potential trades or selections, though McCarthy’s attendance remains uncertain.
The Steam Spring Sale 2026 runs March 19–26, featuring a curated list of 15 top strategy titles. Highlights include Master of Command, Xenonauts 2, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, and Tactical Breach Wizards, offering a mix of real-time and turn-based experiences for fans of strategy and wargaming.
Miami (OH) upset SMU 89-79 in the NCAA Tournament First Four at UD Arena, earning the RedHawks their first NCAA win since 1999 and a date with Tennessee in the Round of 64. The MAC champions leaned on a 3-point barrage (16 total) led by Eian Elmer’s 23 points, with Brant Byers (19) and Luke Skaljac (17) also delivering big outputs as Miami shot well from deep.
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. unanimously rejected Jeanine Pirro's bid to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a social-video urging service members to disobey unlawful orders, effectively halting the case in that district; the development fuels debate over DOJ independence and political interference, with the possibility of pursuing charges in another district still open.
Britain evacuated its ambassador and all embassy personnel from Iran, temporarily closing the Tehran mission and moving operations online due to security concerns as tensions with Iran rise and the U.S. weighs possible strikes; the move followed the U.S. evacuation from its Al Udeid base, the UK updated travel guidance, and ministers signaled continued sanctions pressure while keeping allied options open.
The Trump administration proposed a new Social Security phone service policy requiring a one-time security PIN, which was initially presented as mandatory but is now clarified to be optional after advocacy from groups like AARP. The change aimed to improve security but faced criticism for potentially forcing vulnerable populations to visit field offices, and the agency has now stated the PIN use is not compulsory.