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        May 23, 2026

The Plain News — Morning Edition — Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Front Page · U.S.
Tennessee judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego García
A federal judge in Tennessee dismissed all charges against Kilmar Abrego García. The case involved his prior deportation to El Salvador.

Kilmar Abrego García faced federal human smuggling charges.
The charges were dismissed by a federal judge in Tennessee.
García was previously deported to a prison in El Salvador.

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U.S.
Congress introduces housing bill
Congress has introduced a bill aimed at addressing housing supply and affordability issues in the United States.
The bill seeks to increase the number of homes available for sale.
The legislation aims to reduce housing costs.
The bill is part of ongoing efforts to address the housing market challenges.
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U.S.
Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The judge stated that the prosecution was politically motivated.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported in 2022.
The judge's ruling was based on claims of political motivation for the prosecution.
The case was dismissed in a federal court in Maryland.
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U.S.
Doctors request Supreme Court to maintain mifepristone restrictions
A group of doctors opposed to abortion filed a request with the Supreme Court to keep restrictions on mifepristone in place. The court has a deadline to respond by Wednesday night.
The request was submitted on Tuesday.
Mifepristone is a medication used for abortion.
Legal challenges regarding mifepristone are ongoing.
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U.S.
Tennessee Air National Guardsman faces charges for hitman application
A Tennessee Air National Guardsman has been charged after applying to a spoof website offering hitman services. The application was reported to the FBI.
The Department of Justice announced the charges against the guardsman.
The website was identified as a spoof 'rent-a-hitman' site.
The FBI investigated the application after it was reported.
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World
U.S. and China issue statements after summit
The U.S. and China released statements following a summit. The statements addressed issues including agriculture, tariffs, and rare earths.
The U.S. and China discussed agricultural trade and tariffs.
Both countries issued readouts with differing details on rare earths.
Analysts noted minor inconsistencies in the statements.
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World
Rubio arrives in India for Quad talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday. He will meet with counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan next week.
Marco Rubio is the U.S. Secretary of State.
The meeting involves members of the Quad alliance: India, Australia, and Japan.
The talks aim to address U.S.-India relations.
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World
U.S. to deploy 5,000 troops to Poland
President Trump announced the deployment of 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland. NATO allies expressed confusion regarding the decision.
President Trump confirmed the deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland.
NATO allies reported confusion over U.S. troop deployment statements.
The announcement marks a significant shift in U.S. military presence in Europe.
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World
Rubio meets Modi to discuss energy trade
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Rubio met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The discussions focused on U.S. energy exports to India.
Rubio's visit aimed to address energy supply issues in India.
The U.S. seeks to increase energy sales to India due to shortfalls linked to the Iran conflict.
India is exploring options to diversify its energy sources.
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World
US government releases UFO sighting reports
The Pentagon has released a collection of UFO sighting reports spanning nearly 80 years. The files include descriptions of various aerial phenomena.
The reports include sightings of spheres, discs, and fireballs.
The release is part of an ongoing effort to provide transparency on unidentified aerial phenomena.
The files cover incidents from the 1940s to the present.
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Business
SpaceX postpones Starship launch
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its Starship vehicle. This decision follows the company's announcement of plans for a stock market debut.
SpaceX announced a postponement of the Starship launch.
The company revealed plans for a stock market debut.
The stock market debut is expected to be record-breaking.
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Business
Electricity prices increase during summer months
Electricity prices have risen in several regions as temperatures increase. Utility bills are expected to be higher this summer.
Electricity prices have increased by X% compared to last year.
Average summer temperatures are projected to be higher than normal.
Utility companies report an increase in demand for cooling services.
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Business
AI research aims to identify drugs for brain conditions
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to find drugs that may treat brain conditions, including motor neuron disease. The goal is to identify affordable and effective treatment options.
Researchers are applying AI techniques to drug discovery for brain conditions.
The focus includes conditions such as motor neuron disease.
The aim is to identify drugs that are both affordable and effective.
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Business
Morrisons to close 100 stores
Morrisons announced plans to close 100 stores in the coming months. The company cited cost increases linked to government policies as a contributing factor.
Morrisons will close 100 stores.
The closures are expected to occur in the next few months.
The company attributed difficulties to significant cost increases from government policy.
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Business
Shein acquires Everlane
Shein has completed the acquisition of Everlane. This follows financial difficulties faced by Everlane in recent years.
Shein is a fast-fashion retailer based in China.
Everlane is a clothing retailer known for its focus on transparency and ethical production.
Everlane has reported declining financial performance prior to the acquisition.
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Technology
Global tech outage linked to software update
A significant tech outage affected airlines, banks, casinos, package deliveries, and emergency services worldwide. The issue was traced to a software update from the U.S.-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.
The outage impacted multiple sectors globally.
The root cause was identified as a software update from CrowdStrike.
Recovery efforts are ongoing across affected industries.
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Technology
Musk-Altman trial reveals details about AI industry dynamics
The trial in Oakland, California, focused on the business practices and relationships within the AI sector. It provided insights into the operations of key figures in the industry.
The trial involved Elon Musk and Sam Altman.
It took place in Oakland, California.
The proceedings highlighted interactions among major players in the AI sector.
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Technology
Apple announces Vision Pro headset
Apple has introduced the Vision Pro headset, its first new product in seven years. The device integrates virtual and augmented reality technologies.
The Vision Pro headset was announced by Apple CEO Tim Cook.
The headset combines virtual images with live video of the real world.
The product is priced at $3,500.
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Technology
Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Senate on social media impacts
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, testified before the Senate regarding the effects of social media on teenagers. He expressed regret to families affected by these issues.
Zuckerberg appeared before the Senate alongside other tech executives.
The hearing focused on the potential harms of social media products on youth.
Zuckerberg acknowledged concerns raised by lawmakers and families.
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Technology
Waymo pauses robotaxi operations in five US cities
Waymo has temporarily paused its robotaxi services in five cities due to incidents involving vehicles driving into flooded roads. The company stated the decision was made for safety reasons.
Waymo has paused robotaxi services in five US cities.
The pause follows incidents of vehicles driving into flooded roads.
The company cited safety as the reason for the decision.
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