Good Morning! On this day in 1780, candles were lit at noon as an eerie darkness fell over parts of New England and southeastern Canada. The cause remains uncertain, but the leading theory points to a mix of forest fire smoke, dense fog, and thick cloud cover.
In its final run at Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course before a major renovation, the Preakness got a fitting headline: a horse named Journalism surged from behind to win the 150th running. Take a look at the photos here and watch a nail-biting video in Sports.
Today’s edition is brought to you by one of our favorite sponsors: World Concern.This Christian humanitarian organization is delivering critical aid to families in Somalia, where a devastating humanitarian crisis is unfolding.
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Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer
Former President Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office confirmed Sunday.
The cancer was discovered after he reported worsening urinary symptoms, prompting further evaluation that revealed a high-grade tumor (Gleason score 9).
While the disease is considered serious due to its metastasis, it is hormone-sensitive, allowing for potentially effective treatment options. Biden and his family are currently reviewing those options with his medical team.
President Trump expressed condolences and wished Biden “a fast and successful recovery” in a Truth Social post.
Mexican Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge
A tall Mexican Navy ship on a goodwill tour crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York Saturday night after losing power and sailing the wrong way, killing two crew members and injuring 22.
The Cuauhtémoc, carrying 277 aboard, mostly cadets, was supposed to head south toward Iceland but drifted north instead, its 147-foot masts colliding with the bridge’s 135-foot clearance around 8:20 p.m.
Terrifying footage shows sailors dangling from rigging as the masts sheared off. See the video here.
The Coast Guard says all three masts were destroyed, and the vessel remains moored at Pier 36 under a 50-yard safety zone as salvage plans develop. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
Nutella Peanut Coming to US in 2026
Nutella is introducing its first new flavor in over 60 years: Nutella Peanut. See the packaging here.
This blend of the classic cocoa-hazelnut spread with roasted peanuts is tailored for American tastes and will hit U.S. shelves in spring 2026.
Production will take place at Ferrero’s Franklin Park, Illinois facility, which is undergoing a $75 million upgrade to accommodate the new product. This investment is expected to create 65 new jobs.
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➤ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, dismissed Moody’s U.S. credit downgrade as a “lagging indicator” and blamed the Biden administration’s past spending for the rising debt that prompted it. (See Details)
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➤ Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday he expects a “successful” call between Trump and Putin today ending the war in Ukraine. (See Details)
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Somalia is facing a devastating combination of natural disasters, global conflicts, widespread poverty, and disease outbreaks. And now, children are wasting away from malnutrition, crying themselves to sleep from the sharp hunger pains in their bellies…
The situation in Somalia is desperate. People are dying. You might not have known that. There are no news crews there. Yet, it’s one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world today. Millions are at risk of starvation, as the fragile nation teeters on the brink of another famine… But you can help.
Christian humanitarian organization World Concern is present in Somalia and in the hardest-hit areas around the globe, providing urgently needed food, water, and emergency supplies to families in need in Somalia and in the 9 other countries where World Concern works.
➤ Scottie Scheffler captured his third major title Sunday with a five-shot victory at the PGA Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina. The world No. 1 battled early pressure from Jon Rahm and a brief tie at the turn, but regained control with steady play on Quail Hollow’s back nine, finishing with an even-par 71. (More)
➤ Journalism, the racehorse, took home the 150th Preakness Stakes after falling behind by as many as five lengths early in the race. (See Video)
➤ Philadelphia Phillies star reliever Jose Alvarado has been handed an 80-game suspension from MLB for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. (More)
➤ Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese reignited their rivalry on Saturday when Clark’s foul on Reese led to a verbal altercation. Clark’s Indiana Fever went on to win the game in blowout fashion, 93-58. (See Altercation)
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Somalia faces a crisis from natural disasters, conflict, poverty, and disease. The worst drought in 40 years devastated crops and livestock, while food imports from Russia and Ukraine were halted. Two in five Somali children now suffer from acute malnutrition. Christian humanitarian organization World Concern is present in Somalia and in the hardest-hit areas around the globe, providing urgently needed food, water, and emergency supplies to families in need in Somalia and in the 9 other countries where World Concern works.
Your generous gift today will deliver: • Emergency nutripackets for malnourished children • Food vouchers so families can eat immediately • Water trucked to remote areas and delivered to thirsty families • Hygiene supplies—soap, buckets, and more, to protect weakened bodies from disease
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➤ Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, officially began his papacy Sunday with an inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square, attended by 150,000 people, including world leaders and pilgrims. (See Photos)
➤ Austrian singer JJ took home the title at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. With eccentric themes, cross-continental flair, and plenty of glitter, Eurovision once again delivered spectacle and surprise. (Watch Video)
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“I’m dumbfounded. It could lose power and drift. So the question is just how fast were they going. But why didn’t they use a rudder one way or another? One of the first things I would have done is drop my anchor or anchors.”
— Retired navy Capt. Alfred S. McLaren on the Mexican navy ship Cuauhtémoc crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge
Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer
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