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Donald Trump’s second-term agenda widened this weekend as protesters disrupted his New York rally, his administration scaled back remaining Jan. 6 investigations, and officials prepared new restrictions targeting legal immigration pathways.

Elsewhere, Gulf leaders pushed for a possible Iran deal while nuclear treaty talks collapsed at the United Nations after weeks of negotiations. U.S. Marines staged a rare embassy security drill in Caracas, Barcelona crushed Lyon in the Women’s Champions League final, and Cannes awarded its top prize to “Fjord.”

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Climate activist group Sunrise Movement claimed responsibility for disrupting Donald Trump’s rally in New York state after protesters interrupted the president’s speech with chants criticizing deportations and the war in Iran. Police removed multiple activists from the event as Trump continued speaking to supporters at Rockland Community College.

The protest highlighted how climate and progressive activist groups are increasingly linking immigration policy, foreign policy, and environmental issues into a broader opposition movement against the administration. Sunrise Movement, once focused primarily on climate legislation and the Green New Deal, has expanded its messaging around authoritarianism, war, and civil liberties during Trump’s second term.

The Trump administration has continued reducing the federal investigation connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack by removing or reassigning prosecutors who previously handled related cases inside the Justice Department. Several investigations tied to broader efforts surrounding the riot have also been narrowed or quietly closed during Trump’s second term.

The changes reflect a wider restructuring effort inside the Justice Department as Trump allies argue the Jan. 6 investigations became overly expansive and politically driven over time. Critics, including former prosecutors and legal experts, warn the rollback could weaken public accountability tied to one of the most serious attacks on the U.S. Capitol in modern history.

U.S. Marines conducted a rapid response exercise at the American Embassy in Caracas using MV-22 Osprey aircraft and military vehicles during a planned embassy security drill in Venezuela’s capital. U.S. Southern Command said the exercise was designed to test emergency response procedures and reinforce the embassy’s security readiness.

The operation took place months after the United States and Venezuela restored diplomatic relations following years of strained ties. Venezuelan authorities coordinated with American officials ahead of the exercise, which drew public attention because of the visible military aircraft flying over Caracas.

A U.N. conference reviewing the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty ended without a consensus document after disagreements over nuclear disarmament, Iran, and regional security issues. The failure matters because the treaty remains one of the world’s main frameworks aimed at limiting the spread of nuclear weapons.

Thousands of protesters gathered in Belgrade as student groups and opposition supporters accused Serbia’s government of corruption and democratic backsliding. The demonstrations matter because they represent one of the largest sustained political challenges facing President Aleksandar Vucic in recent years.

The bodies of four Italian divers who died during a scuba diving excursion in the Maldives were returned to Italy after recovery operations and identification procedures were completed. Authorities are continuing to investigate the accident, which happened after the group encountered strong currents during the dive.

Gulf leaders urged President Donald Trump to accept Iran’s latest proposal as regional governments tried to prevent another escalation in the war. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar are backing a framework that could reduce fighting, reopen diplomatic channels, and ease pressure on global energy markets.

South Carolina is poised to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court weakened a section of the Voting Rights Act, and new lines could threaten 17-term Rep. Jim Clyburn. Clyburn, 85, is one of the most senior Black lawmakers in Washington and a longtime Democratic kingmaker.

Homeland Security Secretary Mullin said Saturday he may pull CBP officers from "sanctuary city" airports — alarming airlines, tourism groups, and even Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who said the move "doesn't make sense." Withdrawing customs staff would effectively shut down international arrivals at some of America's busiest hubs, opponents warned.

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Tensions at Samsung over automation and pay are testing Seoul's promise that AI prosperity will flow to workers, not just shareholders. With chips driving roughly a fifth of Korean exports, any prolonged labor disruption would ripple through the global semiconductor supply chain.

Gasoline prices are up more than 28% year over year heading into Memorial Day, with the national average forecast at $4.48 per gallon — GasBuddy projects the highest pump prices in four years. AAA expects 45 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles from home this weekend, a slight increase from last year's peak, suggesting most consumers are absorbing the pain rather than staying put.

Uber has increased its stake in Delivery Hero to approximately 19.5%, becoming the company's largest shareholder, and confirmed it is exploring a full takeover bid for the European food delivery group. Uber shares fell on the news, suggesting investors have concerns about the price, while Delivery Hero's stock climbed on the prospect of a deal.

SpaceX sent its most powerful and extensively redesigned Starship rocket skyward from Starbase, Texas, on Friday in a test flight that pushes the program closer to operational readiness — the launch came as the company's long-awaited IPO draws nearer. Engineers overhauled key heat-shield and propulsion systems after earlier test flights exposed persistent reliability gaps.

A study published in Science Advances found that acute stress disrupts the hippocampus's ability to link memories across experiences — the neural basis of human inference and insight. Researchers at the University of Hamburg tested 121 participants; stressed subjects failed significantly more often at memory-integration tasks than unstressed controls.

Researchers studying vitamin D supplements warned that excessive intake may carry a previously unknown downside involving the body’s immune response. The findings add to growing debate over how widely supplements should be used outside medically confirmed deficiencies.

Barcelona claimed their fourth UEFA Women's Champions League title by dismantling record holders OL Lyonnais 4-0 in the final in Oslo — a statement victory against the club that has dominated this competition for most of its existence. No team has beaten Lyonnais so convincingly in a final, and the result signals a genuine shift in the balance of power in European women's football.

Gio Reyna is set to make the United States' 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, while midfielder Diego Luna is among the prominent names left off — coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to announce the full roster Tuesday ahead of a tournament that kicks off June 11. Host-nation pressure is enormous, and every selection call will be debated from coast to coast before the opening whistle.Kyle Busch Died From Pneumonia-Turned-Sepsis, Family Confirms

Latvia defeated the United States 6-4 at the Ice Hockey World Championship to hand the Americans their third loss of the tournament. Latvia’s aggressive forecheck and quick scoring runs exposed defensive breakdowns for the U.S. team ahead of the knockout stage.

“Fjord” won the Palme d’Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival during Saturday’s closing ceremony in France after emerging as one of the festival’s most talked-about films. The award is Cannes’ highest honor and immediately positions the film as a major contender heading into the international awards season and upcoming distribution campaigns.

Rob Base — one half of Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock and the voice behind the 1988 platinum hit "It Takes Two" — died after a battle with cancer at 59, his team announced Saturday. Artists from Snoop Dogg to The Black Eyed Peas have sampled that track, and its bass line remains one of the most instantly recognizable in American music.

A day after "The Late Show" wrapped on CBS, Colbert staged a surprise hour on a Monroe, Michigan public access channel — a callback to his very first broadcast there in July 2015. Guests included Jack White, Jeff Daniels, Eminem, Steve Buscemi, and Byron Allen — a lineup that Monroe, Michigan public access television will almost certainly never see again.

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The Trump administration is preparing new restrictions targeting legal immigration pathways after already tightening asylum access and increasing border enforcement during the president’s second term. Officials are reviewing changes involving student visas, temporary work permits, refugee admissions, and family-sponsored immigration categories as part of a wider effort to reduce overall migration into the United States.

The strategy marks a major shift from Trump’s earlier immigration agenda, which focused primarily on illegal border crossings and physical border security along the southern border. Current proposals would instead reshape long-standing legal immigration systems used by businesses, universities, hospitals, and families that rely heavily on foreign workers, researchers, and international students.

Supporters of stricter immigration policies argue that reducing migration levels could ease pressure on housing, strengthen national security screening, and protect American workers from increased labor competition in key industries. Conservative immigration groups have also pushed for lower legal immigration totals for years, arguing that rapid population growth places additional strain on schools, infrastructure, and government services.

Business leaders, universities, and immigrant advocacy organizations warn that large reductions in legal immigration could worsen labor shortages and slow economic growth across sectors already struggling to hire workers. Immigration is expected to remain one of the administration’s defining domestic policy battles as debates over border security, workforce needs, and demographic change continue shaping national politics ahead of the next election cycle.

- DNA from elephant dung revealed Angola's elusive "ghost elephants" as a distinct lineage. A decade-old mystery, solved by picking through poop.

- A Japanese fitness enthusiast spent three years following the “One-Punch Man” workout routine and gained attention online after documenting a dramatic physical transformation inspired by the anime character Saitama.

- A California homeowner investigating strange droppings on his roof ended up coming face-to-face with a mountain lion hiding nearby during the late-night encounter.

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