Deepak Chopra has an Epstein problem New Age guru exchanged hundreds of messages with Epstein, including some he’d probably like to take back Salon · May 19
‘I’ve got seven months left’: Massie speaks out after losing House primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein –as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · May 19
Stock Index Futures Slip as Tech Selloff Continues, Iran in Focus June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.38%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.65% this morning, pressured by a retreat in technology stocks, while investors await signs of progress toward a peace deal in the Middle East. Barchart · May 19
Pete Hegseth mimics Donald Trump’s hand gestures during impression at campaign rally Pete Hegseth gave his best impersonation of Donald Trump as he recalled the US president’s advice to him when he first became defense secretary. The Independent UK · May 19
US drops corruption charges against Indian billionaire Adani after $18m settlement Decision comes after Indian billionaire commits to invest $10bn in US and create 15,000 jobs The Independent UK · May 19
High risks, pitfalls and snubs: EU envoy for Russia talks faces job from hell Whoever is appointed the European envoy for direct talks with Russia might come to regret it, as the task is laden with dangers that risk backfiring. Euronews · May 19
First Thing: Five people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque Teenage suspects died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, say officials. Plus, why American women want to leave the US at twice the rate of men The Guardian - UK · May 19
Searching for James Bond: Official casting launches with new contenders (and Trump) auditioning Official casting for the new James Bond has been announced, with Nina Gold at the helm. Who are the new favourites and why is the White House throwing Donald Trump's MAGA hat in the ring? Euronews · May 19
As a James Bond fan, I'm personally affronted by Trump's latest AI stunt I know I shouldn't rise to it, but... Creative Bloq · May 19
After Trump, who? Democrats enter an unusually open race for 2028 Democratic hopefuls are already positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run, with governors, senators, and past candidates actively engaging in early-voting states. While no one has formally declared, the field is beginning to take shape, with potential contenders like Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg making early moves. The Economic Times · May 19
Gorka's plan: Bash left, praise Trump Sebastian Gorka’s anti-terror plan villainizes the president’s political enemies Salon · May 19
Why more US women are moving abroad: ‘It’s because of Trump, right? Yes and no’ As many as 40% of young women say they want to migrate, citing better work life balance to Trump’s politics The Guardian - US · May 19
Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contests The Guardian - US · May 19
The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · May 19
Space · May 19 The UFO files: What did we learn from the Pentagon's 1st big release? On May 8, the Pentagon released its first tranche of "UFO files." Space.com reached out to experts to make sense of this highly anticipated data drop.
International Business Times UK · May 19 Thomas Massie's Ex-Girlfriend Claims He Bragged About Sleeping With Lauren Boebert Weeks After Wife Died Thomas Massie's ex-girlfriend, Cynthia West, told Laura Loomer the Kentucky congressman bragged about sleeping with Lauren Boebert weeks after his wife's death.
The Independent UK · May 19 Congo reports more Ebola cases as WHO expresses concern over scale and speed of the outbreak The Congolese health ministry is reporting that there have been at least 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo
The Independent UK · May 19 Ebola outbreak ‘concerns’ Trump after American patient tests positive IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · May 19 US claims ‘emergency refugee situation’ as it admits 10,000 more white South Africans Trump has repeatedly made false claims that white Afrikaners facing genocide with costs of resettling them at $100m
We Got This Covered · May 19 ‘He is so bad’: Donald Trump is losing his mind over one congressman, and his posts are getting more unhinged by the hour Expect a full-on Trump meltdown if today's election doesn't go his way.
The Independent UK · May 19 Trump ‘concerned’ about Ebola outbreak after American tests positive for deadly virus A US official confirmed that the patient was scheduled to be taken to Germany with ‘six other high-risk contacts’
The Independent UK · May 19 PAC doubles spend in key Democratic primary races to fight Trump and RFK Jr’s ‘war on science’ Exclusive: 3.14 Action Fund says has backed candidates with $7.9 million spent thus far in key primaries in an effort to elect more Democratic scientists and physicians to public office
The Independent UK · May 19 US and Iran ‘far apart’ on peace deal as Trump’s demand is rejected IN FULL
International Business Times UK · May 19 Trump's White House Helipad Plan Sparks Fury Over Historic South Lawn Makeover Again President Trump's proposal to install a permanent helipad on the White House South Lawn has sparked criticism, with concerns over historic preservation.
The Economic Times · May 19 Oil prices crash today: Why is Brent crude down big? Oil prices on Tuesday: Brent futures for July were down $1.73, or 1.5 per cent, at $110.37 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for June delivery, which expires on Tuesday, slipped 63 cents, or 0.60 per cent, to $108.03.