Former President Joe Biden had previously led the federal government's effort to "end cancer as we know it" through a cancer "moonshot" initiative.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-made-fighting-cancer-lifes-mission-moonshot-initiative/story?id=121960099
Photos from the scene of Sean "Diddy" Combs' arrest were presented as evidence as the second week of his trial got underway.https://abcnews.go.com/US/2nd-week-sean-diddy-combs-trial-underway-testimony/story?id=121970890
The UN humanitarian affairs chief has welcomed Israel’s decision to allow limited aid to cross into Gaza after 11 weeks of complete blockade – but significantly more is needed “starting tomorrow morning”.https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/05/1163426
The Deputy Prosecutors of the International Criminal Court have assumed leadership of the Office of the Prosecutor following Karim Khan’s decision to take a leave of absence amid an ongoing UN investigation into allegations of misconduct against him.https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/05/1163421
Amid intensifying Israeli bombing and ground operations in Gaza, the UN’s relief coordination agency, OCHA, said on Monday that it was in talks with Israel to re-start deliveries of lifesaving supplies to the stricken enclave. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/05/1163401
The 78th World Health Assembly opened on Monday with a broad appeal to global solidarity, as delegates from around the world gather in Geneva to confront mounting health, climate, and financial challenges – and finalise a global treaty to head off the next pandemic.https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/05/1163416
Much of Oklahoma is at high risk for tornadoes on Monday, but forecasters warned the region could see additional hazards including very large hail, severe winds and flash flooding.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/weather/kansas-oklahoma-tornado-forecast-monday.html
Richard Garwin’s role in designing the hydrogen bomb was obscured from the public, even his family, as he advised presidents and devoted his life to undoing the danger he created.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/science/richard-garwin-hydrogen-bomb.html
Wendy McMahon, the president of CBS News and Stations, had allied herself with Bill Owens, the “60 Minutes” executive producer who recently resigned.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/media/cbs-60-minutes-trump-wendy-mcmahon.html
What Joe Biden understands about America’s place in the world, even now.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/opinion/joe-biden-cancer-diagnosis.html
Despite significant evidence that a deluge of pornography has a negative impact on modern society, there is a curious refusal to publicly admit disapproval of it.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/opinion/pornography-harm-society.html
Plus, President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/briefing/sean-combs-trial.html
After four days with Casandra Ventura, the mogul’s former girlfriend, on the stand, prosecutors are seeking to corroborate her testimony with additional witnesses.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/arts/music/sean-combs-diddy-trial.html
The deal is a much-needed shot in the arm for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that produces “Sesame Street” and has been struggling financially.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/business/media/sesame-street-netflix-pbs.html
Mr. Mahdawi, who led pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University, was released from detention late last month and allowed to travel from Vermont to get his diploma.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/nyregion/mohsen-mahdawi-columbia-graduation.html
The center in Manhattan aims to attract new audiences, as it takes down a wall on Amsterdam Avenue and revamps Damrosch Park.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/arts/music/lincoln-center-west-edge-335-million.html
A federal judge had blocked the administration’s plan to remove the temporary protected status of more than 300,000 immigrants.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/us/politics/supreme-court-protected-status-venezuelans.html
Emil Bove III has emerged as a top contender to fill a vacancy on the appeals court covering Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, people familiar with the matter said.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/us/politics/emil-bove-circuit-court-federal-appeals.html
The administration is not only allowing more greenhouse gases. It is undermining the nation’s ability to understand and respond to a hotter planet.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/climate/trump-climate-denial.html
The talks took place as some on the American right who had clashed with Pope Francis, Leo’s predecessor, seek better ties with the papacy.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/us/pope-leo-jd-vance-meeting.html