The Plain News — Morning Edition — Tuesday, May 12, 2026

        May 12, 2026

The Plain News — Morning Edition — Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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Front Page · U.S.
Congress Holds Hearing on Pentagon's $1.5 Trillion Budget Request
Pete Hegseth will testify before Congress regarding the Pentagon's budget request. Democrats have expressed intentions to oppose the proposal.

The Pentagon has requested a budget of $1.5 trillion.
The House hearing will address concerns about the budget.
Democrats have stated they will attempt to block the budget proposal.

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U.S.
Trump supports suspension of federal gas tax
Donald Trump expressed support for suspending the federal gas tax. This action would require approval from Congress.
Suspending the federal gas tax could result in significant revenue loss for the government.
The federal gas tax is currently set at 18.4 cents per gallon.
Congress has the authority to approve or deny changes to federal tax policy.
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U.S.
Nebraska primary elections scheduled for Tuesday
Primary elections in Nebraska will occur on Tuesday. The outcomes will influence the November elections for a House district and a Senate seat.
Nebraska will hold primary elections on Tuesday.
The elections will determine candidates for a House district and a Senate seat.
Democrats aim to gain control of Congress through these elections.
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U.S.
Doctors request Supreme Court to maintain mifepristone restrictions
A group of doctors 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 made on Tuesday.
Mifepristone is used in medication abortions.
Legal challenges regarding mifepristone are ongoing.
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U.S.
Nonprofit files lawsuit against Trump administration over Reflecting Pool project
A nonprofit organization has initiated a lawsuit to halt the renovation of the Reflecting Pool. The lawsuit claims the Trump administration did not follow proper procedures.
The Reflecting Pool renovation is reportedly over budget.
The nonprofit alleges procedural violations by the Trump administration.
The lawsuit seeks to stop the repainting of the Reflecting Pool.
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World
Trump visits China for state meeting
Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing for a state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. A report on inflation is expected to be released soon.
Trump's state visit to China is scheduled for today.
The meeting will include discussions with President Xi Jinping.
A new inflation report will address the economic impact of the war in Iran.
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World
Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire proposal
Trump rejected Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal. Congressional Republicans are pursuing funding for immigration enforcement.
Trump called Iran's response to the U.S. peace proposal 'totally unacceptable.'
Congressional Republicans are advocating for three years of funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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World
Military drills in the Philippines impact local fishing
Military drills conducted in the Philippines have disrupted fishing activities in coastal communities. Protests have emerged in response to these disruptions.
Military drills are taking place in the Philippines.
Local fishing livelihoods have been affected.
Protests have occurred in response to the drills.
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World
EU agrees to sanction Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers
The European Union reached a unanimous decision to impose sanctions on Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers. This decision was made in response to the situation in Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
The sanctions target specific individuals associated with Hamas and Israeli settlements.
The decision was made by EU diplomats on Monday.
The sanctions are part of the EU's response to the conflict in Gaza.
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World
Trump visits China during conflict with Iran
President Trump is traveling to China for a state visit. The visit occurs amid ongoing military conflict involving Iran.
President Trump is scheduled to visit China.
The United States is currently engaged in military conflict with Iran.
The state visit is part of ongoing diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China.
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Business
Inflation reaches highest level since 2023
Inflation increased to 3.8% in April compared to the previous year. Rising gasoline prices contributed to this increase.
Consumer prices rose 3.8% from April 2022 to April 2023.
Gasoline prices were a significant factor in the inflation increase.
This marks the highest inflation rate since 2023.
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Business
Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair concludes
Jerome Powell's eight-year term as Chair of the Federal Reserve ends this week. Patrick Harker, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, discussed Powell's tenure.
Jerome Powell was appointed Chair of the Federal Reserve in February 2018.
The Federal Reserve is responsible for monetary policy in the United States.
Powell's term included responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and inflationary pressures.
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Business
Stock futures decline ahead of CPI inflation data release
Futures for the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased. Investors are preparing for the Consumer Price Index inflation data scheduled for release.
Nasdaq futures fell by 0.5%
S&P 500 futures declined by 0.4%
Dow futures decreased by 0.3%
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Business
Dow Futures Decline as Oil Prices Rise
Dow futures decreased following an increase in oil prices to $100 per barrel. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported a rise in inflation.
Dow futures fell amid rising oil prices.
Oil prices reached $100 per barrel.
CPI inflation increased according to recent data.
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Business
CPI Inflation Increases Amid Rising Oil Prices
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose in April, influenced by higher oil prices. The S&P 500 index is experiencing fluctuations in response to these economic changes.
CPI increased in April according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil prices have risen, impacting inflation rates.
The S&P 500 index is showing volatility related to these economic factors.
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Technology
Cyber attack targets academic software used by schools
A hacking group breached the Canvas software, affecting numerous educational institutions worldwide. The incident has led to disruptions in services for schools and universities.
Canvas is used by thousands of schools and universities globally.
The breach was reported by multiple institutions.
The hacking group has not been publicly identified.
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Technology
Instagram removes end-to-end encryption for messages
Instagram has discontinued its end-to-end encryption feature for direct messages. This change was announced by parent company Meta.
End-to-end encryption for Instagram messages is no longer available as of today.
Meta stated that this decision is part of a broader policy shift.
Users will now have messages that are not end-to-end encrypted.
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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 outage 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.
The event is described as potentially the largest tech outage in history.
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Technology
Amazon begins drone delivery service in UK
Amazon has launched its drone delivery service in the United Kingdom. The company plans to expand this service based on demand.
Amazon delivered its first parcels by drone in the UK.
The company aims to expand the service gradually.
The initiative is part of Amazon's strategy to meet demand for faster deliveries.
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Technology
Jonathan Haidt discusses teen mental health decline
Author Jonathan Haidt attributes the decline in teen mental health to increased screen time between 2010 and 2015. He advises parents to delay their children's exposure to internet culture.
Haidt states that screen time increased significantly between 2010 and 2015.
Haidt recommends delaying children's immersion in internet culture.
The discussion focuses on the impact of technology on mental health.
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