Sunday, May 18, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1980, Mt. St. Helens erupted in Washington, considered the most destructive volcano in U.S. history. The eruption caused a massive landslide on the north flank of the mountain and resulted in the loss of 57 lives. News footage of the eruption can be seen here.

Most of us have a favorite color, but does it reveal anything about our personalities? Therapists and color experts think so.

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Tornado Outbreak Causes Mass Casualties

At least 23 people were killed in a tornado outbreak that swept across Missouri and Kentucky Friday night into Saturday.

In London, Kentucky, at least 12 people have died, with Gov. Andy Beshear warning the death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.

The storm system also spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin, triggered a heat wave in Texas, and caused a dust storm that enveloped Chicago on an otherwise sunny day.

Inmates Escape New Orleans Jail

Ten inmates, including some facing murder charges, escaped from a New Orleans jail early Friday, prompting a manhunt that has led to the recapture of three inmates, while seven remain at large.

Surveillance footage captured the inmates prying open one of the cell doors before sprinting across Interstate 10 and into a neighborhood. The escape was only discovered during a routine morning headcount eight hours later.

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson said, “We have the indication that these detainees received assistance in their escape from inside our department.”

“Mr. Irrelevant” Signs Huge Contract With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers agreed to terms with quarterback Brock Purdy on a five-year, $265 million contract on Friday, including $181 million guaranteed.

The former Iowa State quarterback becomes the seventh-highest-paid player in the NFL in terms of annual average value.

In his first three seasons, he won 23 of his 36 regular-season starts and threw for 64 touchdowns and 27 interceptions.

Selected with the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy earned the “Mr. Irrelevant” nickname, bestowed each year on the final pick of the seventh round.

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➤ Alex Ovechkin, who became the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer this season, says he will return for the final year of the five-year, $47.5 million contract he signed in 2021. (More)

➤ New York Yankees fans turned their backs on Juan Soto as he took the field for the New York Mets in his first return to Yankee Stadium since signing a major deal with the rival team. (Watch Video)

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➤ Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ credit rating one notch from its highest rating, citing the growing burden of financing the federal government’s budget deficit. (More)

➤ Ford is recalling more than 270,000 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from model years 2022-2024 over potentially defective brakes. (More)

➤ Capital One will pay $425 million to settle nationwide litigation accusing it of cheating savings account depositors out of much higher available interest rates. (More)

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➤ Do you have a favorite color? Therapists and color experts say that if you do, that color will tell a lot about your personality. (See Color List)

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➤ The Supreme Court extended its injunction temporarily blocking the Trump administration from removing Venezuelan immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act. (More)

➤ President Trump announced he will speak separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday in an effort to advance a ceasefire between the two nations. (More)

➤ USA Today opened the voting for its annual “10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards,” allowing the public to select their favorites in a variety of categories, from best donut shop to best lake and best outlet mall. (Vote Here)

➤ Research has revealed that your grip strength can indicate the likelihood of living past 100, and researchers offer a simple test to get a basic gauge of your strength. (See Test)

➤ How much do weddings cost these days? The Knot broke down the various expenses and came up with an average cost ranging from $18,000 to $57,000, depending on the state it’s held. (See Expense Details)

➤ The world boasts many strange museums for people to visit, from India’s International Museum of Toilets to Croatia’s Museum of Broken Relationships. (See List)

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➤ URGENT: Is Your Collagen Supplement Poisoning You? When a top-selling collagen brand was recalled for contamination, Dr. Chad Walding investigated further and discovered shocking test results showing 64% of popular collagen products contain arsenic and 37% test positive for lead. Your joints, skin, and long-term health depend on this information. (Learn More)

You know those air-fed inflatable tubes that dance outside gas stations? Scientists have now invented “soft robots” that propel themselves using the same hilarious technology: