Despite economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: Despite economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekendAmericans are expected to get away in record numbers over the long Memorial Day weekend even as economic and technical worries rattle the U.S. Auto club AAA predicts over 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles home between Thursday and Monday.
Trump order targets barcodes on ballots. They've long been a source of misinformation
Read full article: Trump order targets barcodes on ballots. They've long been a source of misinformationPresident Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to overhaul how U.S. elections are run includes a somewhat obscure reference to the way votes are counted.
Russia outlaws Amnesty International in latest crackdown on dissent and activists
Read full article: Russia outlaws Amnesty International in latest crackdown on dissent and activistsThe Russian authorities on Monday outlawed Amnesty International as an “undesirable organization,” a label that under a 2015 law makes involvement with such organizations a criminal offense.
Spain orders Airbnb to block 65,000 holiday rentals over rule violations
Read full article: Spain orders Airbnb to block 65,000 holiday rentals over rule violationsSpain’s government says it has ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 holiday listings on its platform for having violated rules.
Trump's tariff onslaught casts shadow over European economy, even in best case scenario
Read full article: Trump's tariff onslaught casts shadow over European economy, even in best case scenarioU.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive has led European officials have cut back their growth forecasts for this year and next, even in a best-case scenario in which the highest rates on most goods could be negotiated away.
New pro-European president in Romania puts it back on a Western course, but fault lines remain
Read full article: New pro-European president in Romania puts it back on a Western course, but fault lines remainA pro-European centrist has won Romania’s presidential election in a race seen as a key test of the country’s democratic direction.
Portugal's election brings another minority government and a far-right rise
Read full article: Portugal's election brings another minority government and a far-right risePortugal’s president is due to convene the country’s political parties for consultations after a general election delivered another minority government.
Qatar Airways reports earning a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, a record for carrier
Read full article: Qatar Airways reports earning a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, a record for carrierThe holding company that owns Qatar Airways has reported it earned a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, its highest-ever profit off the back of record passenger numbers as global aviation bounces back after the coronavirus pandemic.
Israel's Netanyahu acknowledges pressure from allies in resuming limited aid to Gaza
Read full article: Israel's Netanyahu acknowledges pressure from allies in resuming limited aid to GazaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that his decision to resume limited aid to Gaza came from pressure from allies.
Thailand and Indonesia announce strategic partnership, vow to boost economic and defense ties
Read full article: Thailand and Indonesia announce strategic partnership, vow to boost economic and defense tiesIndonesia and Thailand agreed Monday to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership, during the first state visit by an Indonesian president in 20 years, and agreed to push for greater trade and investment.
Live updates: Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid waiting to enter Gaza
Read full article: Live updates: Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid waiting to enter GazaIsrael says it will allow a limited amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza even as its "extensive” new ground operations are underway.
Right-wing populists hopeful after first round of Polish presidential election
Read full article: Right-wing populists hopeful after first round of Polish presidential electionThere’s a long way to go yet in Poland’s presidential election but Sunday’s first round was a good day for candidates on the right and far right.
Pope Leo XIV and JD Vance meet ahead of US-led diplomatic flurry to reach ceasefire in Ukraine
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV and JD Vance meet ahead of US-led diplomatic flurry to reach ceasefire in UkrainePope Leo XIV and U.S. Vice President JD Vance have met ahead of a flurry of U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to make progress on a ceasefire in Russia's war Ukraine.
More storms take aim at central US, where many are digging out from tornado damage
Read full article: More storms take aim at central US, where many are digging out from tornado damageMore severe storms are expected to roll across the central U.S. this week following the weather-related deaths of more than two dozen people.
The UK and the EU will announce new deals and renew ties, 5 years after Brexit
Read full article: The UK and the EU will announce new deals and renew ties, 5 years after BrexitThe United Kingdom and the European Union are expected to announce new deals on fishing rights and defense cooperation as officials meet in London for their official summit since Brexit.
The US is reinstating records for international students. For some, it's too late
Read full article: The US is reinstating records for international students. For some, it's too lateAs the U.S. government begins reinstating international students’ records following an expansive crackdown, many face a daunting and complicated path toward rebuilding their lives.
Portugal headed for another minority government after vote won by incumbent center-right party
Read full article: Portugal headed for another minority government after vote won by incumbent center-right partyPortugal is headed for yet another minority government after the incumbent center-right Democratic Alliance won a general election but failed to secure a majority in Parliament in a vote that saw surge by a hard-right populist party.
Plane door was open before fatal Nassau County crash, report reveals
Read full article: Plane door was open before fatal Nassau County crash, report revealsA preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board has identified multiple possible causes for a plane crash in a Yulee neighborhood that claimed the life of the 56-year-old pilot.
Trump hopes for ceasefire progress in Russia-Ukraine war in Monday calls with Putin and Zelenskyy
Read full article: Trump hopes for ceasefire progress in Russia-Ukraine war in Monday calls with Putin and ZelenskyyPresident Donald Trump is hoping separate phone calls with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.
Global shares slide and US futures and dollar drop after Moody's downgrade of US credit rating
Read full article: Global shares slide and US futures and dollar drop after Moody's downgrade of US credit ratingGlobal shares are lower after Moody's Ratings downgraded the sovereign credit rating for the United States.
2 killed, at least 1 missing after train hits pedestrians in northern Ohio, officials say
Read full article: 2 killed, at least 1 missing after train hits pedestrians in northern Ohio, officials sayOfficials say two people have been killed and at least one person is missing after multiple pedestrians were struck by a train in northern Ohio.
Travelers tweak plans as Jacksonville airport garage remains closed ahead of Memorial Day
Read full article: Travelers tweak plans as Jacksonville airport garage remains closed ahead of Memorial DayWith the busy Memorial Day weekend approaching, much of the on-site parking is expected to remain unavailable. Travelers are being asked to explore alternative parking options.
New Jersey Transit train engineers reach tentative deal to end strike that halted NYC routes
Read full article: New Jersey Transit train engineers reach tentative deal to end strike that halted NYC routesNew Jersey Transit’s train engineers have reached a tentative deal to end their three-day strike that had halted service for some 100,000 daily riders, including routes to Newark airport and across the Hudson River to New York City.
Justice Department says it may drop criminal prosecution of Boeing over Max crashes
Read full article: Justice Department says it may drop criminal prosecution of Boeing over Max crashesThe Justice Department may drop its criminal prosecution of Boeing for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people.
Low rain chances remain, fog possible
Read full article: Low rain chances remain, fog possibleRain chances remain low for Southeast Georgia as a storm moves through, impacting Central Georgia. Northeast Florida nearly avoids the storm but continues to get the heat and instability will a low chance for rain.
Jacksonville International Airport says ‘certain areas’ of fire-damaged garage could be deemed safe later this week
Read full article: Jacksonville International Airport says ‘certain areas’ of fire-damaged garage could be deemed safe later this weekOfficials said 50 cars were damaged after a fire broke out in the hourly garage at the Jacksonville International Airport on Friday afternoon. The airport is expected to reopen at 5 p.m.
Travis Hunter merchandise shines at 904 Popup event in Jacksonville Beach
Read full article: Travis Hunter merchandise shines at 904 Popup event in Jacksonville Beach904 Popup took over Jacksonville Beach on Sunday afternoon, offering a vibrant atmosphere filled with vendors, food, and activities for attendees, but the buzz surrounding Travis Hunter merchandise stole the show.
Ice cream maker issues recall over concerns about plastic
Read full article: Ice cream maker issues recall over concerns about plasticAn Iowa-based ice cream manufacturer has recalled nearly 18,000 containers of ice cream and frozen yogurt over concerns they could contain pieces of plastic.
Golden Isles Air Show Sunday event cut short due to severe weather, event organizers say
Read full article: Golden Isles Air Show Sunday event cut short due to severe weather, event organizers sayEvent organizers with the Golden Isles Air Show said that the rest of Sunday’s shot has been canceled due to severe weather.
60 years after he was hanged, Israel recovers Syrian archive belonging to famous spy
Read full article: 60 years after he was hanged, Israel recovers Syrian archive belonging to famous spyIsrael has retrieved thousands of items belonging to the country’s most famous spy after a covert operation in Syria.
Trump's big bill advances in rare weekend vote, but conservatives demand more changes
Read full article: Trump's big bill advances in rare weekend vote, but conservatives demand more changesRepublicans advanced their massive tax cut and border security package out of a key House committee during a rare Sunday night vote.
Buffett plans to attend, but not take questions, at next year's Berkshire shareholder meeting
Read full article: Buffett plans to attend, but not take questions, at next year's Berkshire shareholder meetingBillionaire Warren Buffett plans to attend, but not take questions, at next year’s Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting — a big change following his recent surprise retirement announcement.
Reward increased for capture of escaped New Orleans inmates as 7 dangerous felons remain on the lam
Read full article: Reward increased for capture of escaped New Orleans inmates as 7 dangerous felons remain on the lamOfficials have increased the reward for the capture of seven escaped New Orleans inmates.
Florida Senator Ashley Moody reflects on first 100 days in Washington
Read full article: Florida Senator Ashley Moody reflects on first 100 days in WashingtonFlorida’s newest U.S. Senator, Ashley Moody, spoke on This Week in Jacksonville about her transition to Capitol Hill and her legislative priorities.
JAX creates online form to update travelers with cars in hourly garage
Read full article: JAX creates online form to update travelers with cars in hourly garageFor those with vehicles parked in the hourly garage, the Jacksonville International Airport has set up a form for travelers to sign up for updates regarding their cars.
Authorities say suspect in California fertility clinic bombing left behind 'anti-pro-life' writings
Read full article: Authorities say suspect in California fertility clinic bombing left behind 'anti-pro-life' writingsA 25-year-old man believed to be responsible for an explosion that ripped through a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic left behind “anti-pro-life” writings before carrying out the attack.
Hungarians rally in mass protest against bill allowing blacklisting of Orbán critics
Read full article: Hungarians rally in mass protest against bill allowing blacklisting of Orbán criticsAround 10,000 protesters have gathered in Hungary's capital to oppose a bill by the country's right-wing government that critics say targets free speech and independent media.
Huge crowd piles pressure on Dutch government to seek an end to Israel's campaign in Gaza
Read full article: Huge crowd piles pressure on Dutch government to seek an end to Israel's campaign in GazaRed-clad protesters have marched through the Dutch capital of The Hague demanding their government do more to halt Israel’s campaign in Gaza.
Turbulent waters may have contributed to Mexican tall ship's crash into Brooklyn Bridge
Read full article: Turbulent waters may have contributed to Mexican tall ship's crash into Brooklyn BridgeFootage of a tall ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge shows the vessel hurtling into the span in reverse at full speed, suggesting the captain lost control of the engine.
Suicide attacker in Somali capital kills 13 at a military recruitment center
Read full article: Suicide attacker in Somali capital kills 13 at a military recruitment centerA suicide bomber in the Somali capital has targeted young recruits waiting to register at a military camp, killing at least 13 and wounding 21 others.
Residents dig out from tornado damage after storms kill 28 in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia
Read full article: Residents dig out from tornado damage after storms kill 28 in Kentucky, Missouri and VirginiaStorm victims in Kentucky and Missouri are digging through tornado-stricken neighborhoods and clearing debris after severe weather swept through parts of the Midwest and South, leaving more than two dozen people dead.
Richard Linklater's ode to the French New Wave enchants Cannes
Read full article: Richard Linklater's ode to the French New Wave enchants CannesWhen Richard Linklater first started thinking about making a film about the French New Wave, he figured he’d show it all everywhere except one place: France.
Treasury secretary says Walmart’s warnings on price increases are a ‘worst-case scenario’
Read full article: Treasury secretary says Walmart’s warnings on price increases are a ‘worst-case scenario’Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has acknowledged that Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer, may pass along some of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to its shoppers through higher prices.
Sunday’s highs to soar into the 90s, the record high from 1899 might melt away
Read full article: Sunday’s highs to soar into the 90s, the record high from 1899 might melt awayAnother hot, mostly sunny day is ahead with temperatures close to record-breaking highs. Yesterday’s clouds and wind kept temperatures below the record, but still managed to reach 93.
Trump’s clash with the courts raises prospect of showdown over separation of powers
Read full article: Trump’s clash with the courts raises prospect of showdown over separation of powersThe Trump administration has been pushing back against certain court rulings it doesn't like in the hundreds of cases filed against it in the past few months.
Austria welcomes JJ back home with cheers, hugs and roses after he wins the Eurovision Song Contest
Read full article: Austria welcomes JJ back home with cheers, hugs and roses after he wins the Eurovision Song ContestAustrian fans have enthusiastically welcomed classically trained singer JJ back home at Vienna airport after he won the Eurovision Song Contest with “Wasted Love.”.
Israel launches ‘extensive’ new ground operations in Gaza as airstrikes kill at least 103 people
Read full article: Israel launches ‘extensive’ new ground operations in Gaza as airstrikes kill at least 103 peopleIsrael says it will allow a limited amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade.
Ukraine's leader meets with US and European officials ahead of high-stakes Trump-Putin call
Read full article: Ukraine's leader meets with US and European officials ahead of high-stakes Trump-Putin callUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with top U.S. and European officials in Rome.