The Plain News — Morning Edition — Wednesday, May 13, 2026

        May 13, 2026

The Plain News — Morning Edition — Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Front Page · U.S.
Redistricting may reduce Congressional Black Caucus membership
The Congressional Black Caucus may lose a significant number of its members due to a recent Supreme Court ruling on redistricting. Democrats have expressed concerns about the impact of this decision.

The Supreme Court issued a ruling affecting redistricting processes.
Democrats estimate that one-third of the Congressional Black Caucus could be eliminated.
Redistricting can alter electoral maps and influence election outcomes.

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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 deadline for the court to respond is approaching.
The request was made on Tuesday.
Mifepristone is a medication used for abortion.
Legal challenges regarding mifepristone are ongoing.
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U.S.
California Mayor Arrested for Alleged Ties to Chinese Spy Operation
A mayor in California was arrested on charges related to espionage activities linked to China. This incident is part of a broader investigation into foreign influence in U.S. institutions.
The mayor was arrested on charges of conspiracy and acting as an agent of a foreign government.
Federal authorities are investigating multiple cases of alleged Chinese espionage in the U.S.
The FBI has reported an increase in cases involving foreign influence in American politics and institutions.
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U.S.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. absent from Congress for over two months
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not participated in House votes for more than two months due to a health issue. His office stated he will return to a full schedule soon.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has missed House votes for over two months.
His office has not specified the nature of his health issue.
Kean's absence affects the Republican majority in the House.
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U.S.
Tennessee Guardsman charged after applying on spoof hitman website
A Tennessee Air National Guardsman faces charges for applying to be a hitman on a spoof website. The Department of Justice confirmed the application was made on a site designed as a joke.
The individual is a member of the Tennessee Air National Guard.
The application was submitted to a spoof 'rent-a-hitman' website.
The Department of Justice is pursuing charges against the individual.
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World
Trump to discuss Iran and trade at China summit
President Trump is scheduled to arrive in China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Key topics include the situation in Iran and trade policies.
President Trump arrives in China on Wednesday.
The summit will include discussions on Iran and trade.
Taiwan is also expected to be a topic of discussion.
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World
Chinese economist discusses U.S.-China economic interests
Chinese economist Dan Wang spoke with NPR about the economic interests of China and the United States. The discussion highlighted the competition between the two nations.
Dan Wang is a Chinese economist.
The conversation took place on NPR.
The focus was on economic competition between China and the U.S.
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World
Retired US commanders debate military action against Iran
Retired U.S. military commanders are divided on the issue of resuming strikes against Iran. Former President Trump stated that the ceasefire with Iran is in a precarious state.
Retired U.S. commanders have expressed differing views on military operations against Iran.
Trump indicated that the Iran ceasefire is not stable.
The discussion among commanders reflects ongoing tensions in U.S.-Iran relations.
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World
Climbers prepare for Everest summit attempt
Nearly 1,000 climbers are scheduled to attempt to summit Mount Everest in the coming weeks. Safety concerns have been raised regarding conditions on the mountain.
A large chunk of ice has been cleared from the climbing route.
The climbing season for Everest typically occurs in May.
Climbing permits have been issued to nearly 1,000 climbers this season.
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World
Cost of War in Iran Reaches $29 Billion
Pentagon officials reported to Congress that the war in Iran has incurred costs of $29 billion. A new Education Scorecard indicates improvements in U.S. student math performance.
Pentagon officials estimate the war in Iran has cost $29 billion.
The Education Scorecard shows U.S. students are improving in math.
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Business
Manufacturers diversify supply chains amid U.S.-China relations
A U.S. manufacturer and a Chinese manufacturer are implementing strategies to diversify their supply chains. This follows the impact of tariffs imposed during the Trump administration.
The U.S. manufacturer is expanding operations in Southeast Asia.
The Chinese manufacturer is increasing sourcing from countries outside the U.S.
Both companies aim to mitigate risks associated with geopolitical tensions.
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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 by 3.8% year-over-year in April 2026.
Gasoline prices were a significant factor in the inflation increase.
This marks the highest inflation rate since 2023.
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Business
Stock market futures mixed following PPI data release
Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq showed mixed results after the Producer Price Index (PPI) data was released. The PPI indicated an increase in inflation.
Dow futures decreased by 0.2%
S&P 500 futures increased by 0.1%
Nasdaq futures remained unchanged
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Business
Dow Jones Index Declines, Tech Stocks Increase
The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased while technology stocks showed gains. Inflation data was released ahead of a summit between former President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Dow Jones Industrial Average fell on the trading day.
Technology stocks including Nvidia, Micron, and Intel increased in value.
Inflation data was reported prior to the Trump-Xi summit.
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Business
Dollar reaches one-week high amid Middle East developments and US inflation data
The US dollar increased in value due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East and rising inflation rates in the United States. Economic data indicated higher consumer prices.
The US dollar index rose to its highest level in one week.
US consumer prices increased by 0.4% in September.
Middle East tensions have influenced global market stability.
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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 hacking group has not been publicly identified.
The breach has caused service disruptions for educational institutions.
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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.
Emergency services were among the affected sectors.
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Technology
Suicide forum fined £950,000 for non-compliance
Ofcom fined a suicide forum £950,000 for failing to block users from the UK. The regulator stated the forum did not adequately protect UK users.
Ofcom issued a £950,000 fine to the forum.
The forum did not block access for UK users.
Ofcom claims the forum failed to meet safety standards.
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Technology
Over 70 million warnings issued for online searches related to child abuse material
Warnings have been sent to individuals searching for child abuse material online. The messages inform recipients about the illegality of their searches and provide resources for help.
More than 70 million warnings have been sent to individuals.
The warnings highlight the illegality of searching for child abuse material.
Recipients are directed to resources for assistance.
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Technology
New technology developed for heat storage
Researchers have created molecules that can capture heat. This technology may assist in decarbonizing heating systems.
Molecules developed can capture and store heat.
The technology aims to reduce carbon emissions in heating.
Research conducted by a team at the University of Cambridge.
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