The Plain News — Morning Edition — Wednesday, May 27, 2026

        May 27, 2026

The Plain News — Morning Edition — Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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Front Page · U.S.
Colin Allred wins Texas Democratic primary runoff
Colin Allred won the Democratic primary runoff election for a Dallas-area House seat. He received an endorsement from Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Colin Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson in the runoff election.
The election was held for a redrawn House seat in Texas.
Allred previously served in Congress from 2019 to 2021.

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Trump undergoes third check-up at Walter Reed
President Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a check-up on Tuesday. This marks his third visit in 13 months.
This is President Trump's third check-up at Walter Reed in 13 months.
The White House has not provided details about the check-up.
Critics have expressed concerns regarding transparency about Trump's health.
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U.S.
ICE expands use of iris recognition technology
ICE plans to deploy hundreds of iris scanning devices across the United States. The initiative involves significant financial investment.
ICE is purchasing iris scanners for deployment nationwide.
The Department of Homeland Security oversees the initiative.
Privacy experts have raised concerns about the collection of biometric data.
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U.S.
Alex Mealer wins Texas GOP runoff election
Alex Mealer, endorsed by Donald Trump, won the Republican runoff election for a congressional seat in Texas. He defeated state Representative Briscoe Cain.
Alex Mealer is a combat veteran and energy executive.
The runoff election took place in Houston, Texas.
Donald Trump endorsed Mealer prior to the election.
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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 uphold restrictions on mifepristone, a medication used in abortion procedures. The court has a deadline to respond to this request.
The request was submitted on Tuesday.
The Supreme Court has a deadline to act by Wednesday night.
The case involves ongoing legal challenges regarding mifepristone.
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World
Israeli strike in Gaza City kills head of Hamas military wing
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals, including the new head of Hamas's military wing. The attack occurred despite an existing ceasefire agreement.
The Israeli airstrike targeted a location in Gaza City.
At least three people were reported killed in the strike.
The attack took place during a ceasefire with Hamas.
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World
U.S. military conducts strikes in Iran; immigration courts implement new deportation process
The U.S. military has conducted strikes in Iran amid ongoing conflict. The Department of Justice has introduced a new process in immigration courts to expedite deportations.
The U.S. military launched strikes on Iran as part of ongoing military operations.
The Department of Justice announced a new tactic to speed up deportation cases in immigration courts.
The changes in immigration court procedures aim to reduce backlog and processing times.
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World
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo affected by conflict
The World Health Organization reported that ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is hindering efforts to control the Ebola outbreak.
The WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated that fighting is impacting response efforts.
The Ebola outbreak has been declared in the eastern region of DR Congo.
Conflict has led to challenges in accessing affected areas.
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World
Iran issues warning amid U.S. and Israel tensions
Iranian official Pezeshkian referenced historical wartime symbols in a statement regarding current geopolitical tensions. The remarks coincide with ongoing discussions related to U.S. policy.
Pezeshkian made statements about historical wartime symbols.
The comments relate to tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel.
Discussions regarding U.S. policy are ongoing.
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World
Pope issues apology for Catholic Church's role in slavery
Pope Francis apologized for the Catholic Church's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade during a visit to Ghana. The apology was acknowledged by Ghanaian officials.
The transatlantic slave trade involved the forced transportation of millions of Africans.
Ghana was a significant location in the transatlantic slave trade.
Pope Francis made the apology during his visit to Ghana.
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Business
Federal Reserve Reports on Inflation Indicator
The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, shows recent trends in consumer prices. The report is part of ongoing economic assessments.
The PCE price index is a key indicator used by the Federal Reserve to gauge inflation.
Recent data indicates changes in consumer spending and price levels.
The Federal Reserve adjusts monetary policy based on inflation trends.
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Business
Maine fishing industry receives free fish program support
Maine's groundfishing industry faces challenges due to rising food and fuel costs. A program providing free fish is assisting the industry amid these economic pressures.
Maine's groundfishing industry is affected by rising food and fuel prices.
A program that provides free fish is currently in operation.
The program aims to support the fishing industry during economic challenges.
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Business
Energy bills increase due to Iran conflict
The energy regulator announced a new price cap. Households using a typical amount of energy will see an increase of £221 per year.
The energy regulator set a new price cap affecting millions of households.
The increase is attributed to the impact of the conflict in Iran.
The average household energy bill will rise by £221 annually.
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Business
Trump administration proposes nondisclosure agreements for federal employees
The Trump administration has proposed a government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal employees. This measure aims to address information leaks.
The proposed NDA would apply to both new and existing federal employees.
The Office of Personnel Management is overseeing the proposal.
The administration cites the need to protect sensitive information.
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Business
BP chairman removed from position
BP announced the removal of its chairman. The company did not confirm the reasons for the dismissal.
BP's chairman was removed from his position.
The company declined to comment on the reasons for the dismissal.
Reports indicated concerns about behavior leading to the decision.
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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 being described as one of the largest tech outages in history.
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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
UK police recommend blocking unsafe social media for under-16s
The National Crime Agency (NCA) and the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) have called for restrictions on social media platforms that do not adequately protect children. They emphasize the need to prevent access to sites that expose minors to inappropriate content or contact from strangers.
NCA and NPCC recommend blocking access to unsafe social media for users under 16.
The recommendation targets platforms that fail to prevent exposure to explicit content.
The call aims to enhance child safety online.
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Technology
Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Senate on social media impacts
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, testified before a Senate committee regarding the effects of social media on teenagers. He expressed regret to families affected by these issues.
Zuckerberg appeared before a Senate committee alongside other tech executives.
The hearing focused on the impact of social media products on youth.
Zuckerberg acknowledged concerns raised by lawmakers and families.
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Technology
Ofcom fines Youngtek Solutions Ltd £600,000 for age check violations
Ofcom imposed a £600,000 fine on Youngtek Solutions Ltd for failing to implement age verification checks from July to September 2025. The company has since established verification measures.
Ofcom fined Youngtek Solutions Ltd £600,000.
The violations occurred between July and September 2025.
Youngtek Solutions Ltd has implemented age verification checks since the violations.
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