Entertainment
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning Star Wars Editor, Dies at 80
Marcia Lucas, ex-wife of George Lucas and Oscar-winning editor of Star Wars and Return of the Jedi, has died at 80 after a battle with metastatic cancer.
Politics
Father Dies in Hartlepool Bank Holiday Assault; Man Charged with Murder
Steven Streeting, 50, died after a serious head injury in a Bank Holiday street assault in Hartlepool. Aaron Hopper, 32, appears in court charged with murder.
Sports
Gillespie Slams Pietersen's 'Selfless' Franchise Cricket Claims
Jason Gillespie launched a blistering attack on Kevin Pietersen, mocking his claim that he sacrificed his England career to pave the way for modern franchise players, calling it about cash.
Crime
Former Dentist Charged with Murder After Ambush Shooting of Tenant in San Francisco
Philippe Chagniot, 68, allegedly set fire to his tenant's car, then shot him execution-style in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood. He faces murder and arson charges.
Health
Environment
Costco California Alert: Invasive Pest Found on Plants
Hundreds of potentially infested grapevines sold at Costco in Marysville and Sacramento remain unaccounted for after the glassy-winged sharpshooter was discovered.
Second Bear Attack at Glacier National Park Injures Hiker
A hiker was attacked by a bear at Glacier National Park on May 21, marking the second such incident in weeks. Witnesses heard screams and reported the attack via satellite. Park rangers responded, closing the North Shore Trail.
Wyoming Hydro Project Faces Backlash Over Drought Risks
A proposed $4 billion pumped-water storage facility at Seminoe Reservoir faces opposition over threats to trout fishery, bighorn sheep, and climate-driven drought concerns.
Solar Tax Credit Cap Derails Green Projects in Hawaii
Hawaii lawmakers capped solar tax credits at $40M, retroactive to 2026, jeopardizing commercial and residential solar projects and the state's 2045 renewable energy goal.
Brazil Court Orders Fordlandia Restoration
A Brazilian court has ruled that officials must restore and preserve Fordlandia, the Amazon ghost town founded by Henry Ford nearly a century ago, marking a milestone in heritage protection.
UK Geography Weekend Special
Weekend special: 100 questions about UK geography. Perfect for students preparing for exams or anyone who loves learning about Britain's diverse landscapes.
