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Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation 05/21/2026 05:59am • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union's executive commission cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran — but said the economy will avoid an outright recession. “As a net energy importer, the EU’s economy is highly s The Cannes Film Festival away from the carpet, in photos 05/21/2026 05:43am • CANNES, France (AP) — The Palais des Festival is the center hub of the Cannes Film Festival but is far from the festival’s only stage. Every day, while stars stream down the red carpet, countless others are living out their own Cannes Film Festival dreams, posing for photographers on the Croiset The Ebola outbreak in Congo went unnoticed for weeks. This is what we know 05/21/2026 05:26am • JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Health officials believe the Ebola outbreak in Congo started weeks ago and say they haven't identified the source. The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization and the death toll has risen to more than 130 wi UK government to release papers related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy 05/21/2026 05:25am • LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government is set on Thursday to release confidential papers related to the former Prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy, just months after lawmakers accused the king’s brother of putting his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein ahead of the nation. Lawmakers approved a Netanyahu's coalition alliances with religious parties put his reelection at risk 05/21/2026 05:21am • JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained in power for most of the past 17 years due in part to a tight alliance with ultra-Orthodox religious parties. But that alliance is tearing apart his governing coalition and proving to be another major liability for the long-se At one Kentucky bar, young Republicans wrestle with their disappointment in Trump and their party 05/21/2026 05:02am • COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — On a recent evening in northern Kentucky, over a dozen young Republicans gathered with beers and brightly colored cocktails at a bar called dEcORa, its neon interior as eccentric as its capitalization, ribbing each other and picking apart the presidential administration they Vancouver has a lot more than just soccer to offer fans during the World Cup 05/21/2026 05:00am • Vancouver, British Columbia, is no stranger to big events. The city in western Canada hosted the Winter Olympics in 2010, then it hosted matches — including the final — during the Women's World Cup in 2015. BC Place figured prominently in both events, including serving as the site of the openin This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war 05/21/2026 04:57am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As negotiations with the United States hang in the balance, a hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad over the past decades is believed to have seized a place near the center of power. Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who heads Iran's pa A record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day 05/21/2026 04:38am • KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Hundreds of climbers scaled Mount Everest in a single day, setting a new record with 274 successful ascents, officials said Thursday. The climbers took advantage of the clear weather on Wednesday, said Rishi Ram Bhandari of the Expedition Operators Association Nepal. It wa NetEase: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/21/2026 04:37am • KOWLOON, Hong Kong (AP) — KOWLOON, Hong Kong (AP) — NetEase Inc. (NTES) on Thursday reported earnings of $1.55 billion in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Kowloon, Hong Kong-based company said it had profit of $2.40. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, were $2.53 per share. Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias 05/21/2026 04:24am • BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-backed government says it has regained control of two towns near the country’s borders with India and Thailand, marking a significant advance in the civil war as it seeks to reassert control of regions long held by resistance forces. A report in the state-run Things to do in the DC area: Memorial Day events, Strawberry Jubilee Fest … and more! 05/21/2026 04:23am • Across the D.C. region, there are several ways to honor the lives and legacies of those who served and sacrificed for this country. Memorial Day is observed each year on the last Monday in May, but there are several demonstrations, parades and ceremonies occurring as well. First, some of the larg Car Review: Kia's K4 hatchback dazzles while refusing to blend in 05/21/2026 04:12am • You will not lose this car in a parking lot. This Kia K4 Hatchback dazzles in its optional sparkling yellow paint, but it offers functionality as well. Kia bills this one as delivering class-leading rear headroom and legroom, and a rear hatch never hurts when it comes to hauling. This GT-Line Turbo Golden Knights take 1-0 series lead into game 2 against the Avalanche 05/21/2026 04:11am • Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division) Denver; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT LINE: Avalanche -188, Golden Knights +156; over/under is 6 STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Golden Knights lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights visit Today in History: May 21, Clara Barton founds American Red Cross 05/21/2026 04:10am • Today is Thursday, May 21, the 141st day of 2026. There are 224 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross was founded by nurse and educator Clara Barton in Washington, D.C. Also on this date: In 1924, 14-year-old Bobby Franks was murdered in a “thrill kill