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Meteorologists were central to D-Day. 'Pressure' tells the story of navigating uncertainty
The new movie, based on writer and actor David Haig's 2014 play, dramatizes the tensions between military leaders and meteorologists in the lead up to the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Daniel Jonah Wolpert | May 29, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2
A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people, Romanian authorities said Friday.
The Associated Press | May 29, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC

WHO chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurity
The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to witness efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus.
The Associated Press | May 29, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC

Which first lady feared her husband might be having a stroke? The quiz knows
This week, the pope took aim at AI, a fancy carmaker dipped a toe in the EV market and a first lady made a surprising comment.
Holly J. Morris | May 29, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

Replacing aging U.S. voting equipment will take years and billions of dollars
America's voting systems are getting old. But unless Congress makes a massive financial commitment, a new report finds it could take decades before voting machines are widely replaced.
Miles Parks | May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices
The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.
Joe Hernandez | May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Bondi doubles down on her handling of Epstein files in testimony to Congress
In a closed-door interview, Bondi said there were redaction errors, but otherwise defended the Justice Department's release of files in the Epstein case. She was ousted as attorney general in April.
Ava Berger | May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Arsenal's glory weekend beckons, and soccer fans all over the world are watching
This weekend is Arsenal F.C.'s victory parade. Fans from London to Lagos are celebrating a dream season — and watching to see if one more trophy is on the way.
Lauren Frayer | May 29, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC

Coachella considers moratorium on data centers as community pushes back against proposed tech campus
A proposed project aims to build six data centers in Coachella. It's fueling debate over energy use and water concerns across the Coachella Valley.
Anthony Victoria | May 29, 2026, 5:58 AM UTC

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, ahead of a satellite launch planned for next week.
The Associated Press | May 29, 2026, 5:49 AM UTC



