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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores as Freddie Freeman grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores as Freddie Freeman grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores as Freddie Freeman grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon 3

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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Ireland: Gorse Fire Breaks Out on Bray Head Amid Prolonged Hot and Dry Weather 2

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area.

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Ireland: Aftermath of Gorse Fire Leaves Bray Head Hillside Blackened

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area. This video shows the burned Bray Head on May 31.

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon 2

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026.

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Ireland: Gorse Fire Breaks Out on Bray Head Amid Prolonged Hot and Dry Weather

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L) smiles with catcher Dalton Rushing after Trea Turner of the Philadelphia Phillies was called out on strikes to end the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox grounds into a force out while beating the double play in the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on May 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox grounds into a force out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on May 29, 2026.

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Canada: Wildfire in Alberta Forces Evacuations Near Edmonton

A wildfire broke out Thursday, May 28 in Barrhead County, northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, prompting a state of local emergency. Evacuation orders were issued for the Summerlea and Thunder Lake subdivisions. Firefighting crews have since contained structural fires in the area, allowing Summerlea residents to return home, while Thunder Lake residents remain evacuated.

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US: Chemical Plant Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Southwest Chicago Suburb

A large fire broke out Wednesday evening at the Koppers chemical plant in Stickney, a southwest suburb of Chicago, sending a massive plume of dark smoke visible for miles along Interstate 55. The blaze was subsequently extinguished, and air quality testing showed no impact on the surrounding area, though residents were advised to keep their windows closed as a precaution.

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China: Parent Redstart Uses Food to Coax Chick Into Its First Flight in Zhejiang

An adult redstart in Zhejiang was filmed on April 15 coaxing its chick to fly for the first time by holding food just out of reach and slowly retreating along the rocks, until the young bird gained enough confidence to flutter across.

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China: Dog’s Daring Cage Escape Goes Wrong as It Tumbles Headfirst Downstairs

A dog in Shandong was caught on camera on May 25 breaking out of its cage at home, only to lose its footing at the top of the stairs and slide down headfirst in an upside-down position.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts after second baseman Alex Freeland's diving play to ground out Colorado Rockies' Willi Castro at first base during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Behind Jewish Supermarket in North London 2

A large fire broke out behind Kosher Kingdom, a Jewish supermarket on Golders Green Road in north-west London, on Wednesday morning, May 27, sending thick black smoke billowing above the surrounding streets. The London Fire Brigade received the first of dozens of emergency calls at 6:47 a.m., and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

TOKYO, Japan, May 21 Kyodo - A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 20 Kyodo - Hiroshima city officials air out books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 20, 2026. The officials also turned each page to check the condition of the 130 books, which contain a total of 349,246 names, ahead of the rainy season. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Wildfire in Hiroshima Pref.

FUKUYAMA, Japan, May 19 Kyodo -Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a helicopter engaging in firefighting operations in Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on May 18, 2026. The fire, which broke out the previous day, was later put under control. (Kyodo)

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Behind Jewish Supermarket in North London

A large fire broke out behind Kosher Kingdom, a Jewish supermarket on Golders Green Road in north-west London, on Wednesday morning, May 27, sending thick black smoke billowing above the surrounding streets. The London Fire Brigade received the first of dozens of emergency calls at 6:47 a.m., and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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US: Tornado and Flash Flood Warnings Issued as Storms Batter South Texas

Strong thunderstorms swept through South Texas on Tuesday, May 26, knocking out power for nearly 25,000 customers across the San Antonio area. The National Weather Service issued both a tornado warning and a flash flood warning for parts of the metro area.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after lining out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after lining out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox right fielder Rikuu Nishida (51) celebrates with Chase Meidroth (10) after throwing out Kody Clemens of the Minnesota Twins at home plate during the tenth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on May 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox right fielder Rikuu Nishida (51) celebrates with Munetaka Murakami (5) after throwing out Kody Clemens (not pictured) of the Minnesota Twins at home plate during the tenth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on May 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox right fielder Rikuu Nishida throws out Kody Clemens of the Minnesota Twins at home plate during the tenth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on May 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox right fielder Rikuu Nishida reacts after throwing out Kody Clemens of the Minnesota Twins at home plate during the tenth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on May 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox right fielder Rikuu Nishida throws out Kody Clemens of the Minnesota Twins at home plate during the tenth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on May 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox right fielder Rikuu Nishida throws out Kody Clemens of the Minnesota Twins at home plate during the tenth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on May 26, 2026.

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US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations 2

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Six-Alarm Junkyard Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Opa-locka, Miami

A massive junkyard fire broke out around 5 p.m. on Monday, May 25, near Northwest 135th Street and Cairo Lane in Opa-locka, Miami-Dade County. The 6-alarm blaze spread to three nearby businesses, with more than 80 units responding. No injuries were reported.

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China: Diving Piglets Steal the Show at Qinhuangdao Scenic Attraction

Tourists at a scenic area in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province were delighted when a group of black-and-white piglets ran out of their pen and dived one by one into a pond, swimming with surprising ease.

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China: Fire Rips Through Building Materials Market in Hubei

A fire broke out at Huangshi Oriental Decoration City in Hubei province on May 20, quickly spreading through shops stocked with flammable building materials and affecting 19 merchants. More than ten fire engines responded, and the main flames were brought under control by early afternoon.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani challenges the first base umpire's out call after he was judged to have grounded into a double play with no out and bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026. The decision was overturned.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani challenges the first base umpire's out call after he was judged to have grounded into a double play with no out and bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026. The decision was overturned.

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US: Woman Killed After SUV Swept Away in Flash Flood in Petal, Mississippi 2

A woman was killed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, after her SUV was swept away by floodwaters near Walmart in Petal, Mississippi, during a flash flood emergency. Witnesses attempted to help her escape, but the vehicle flipped upside down before she could get out. Officials said the investigation remains active.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out with no out and bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out with no out and bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026.

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US: Woman Killed After SUV Swept Away in Flash Flood in Petal, Mississippi

A woman was killed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, after her SUV was swept away by floodwaters near Walmart in Petal, Mississippi, during a flash flood emergency. Witnesses attempted to help her escape, but the vehicle flipped upside down before she could get out. Officials said the investigation remains active.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026.

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US: Three Arrested After Brawl Erupts at Connecticut College Graduation Ceremony

A brawl allegedly involving two families broke out during Connecticut State Community College Gateway's graduation ceremony at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, on Thursday, May 21, forcing police to intervene and temporarily halt the event. Three people were arrested on charges including assault of a public safety officer and breach of peace.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after flying out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 22, 2026.