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Five dead including mosque security guard after two teenage gunmen open fire at San Diego Islamic Center… before shooting themselves as police closed in

2026-05-19

The shooters opened fire on Monday morning at the largest mosque in San Diego county. A total of five people were killed, including two gunmen.

US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II

2026-05-18

The Trump administration has frequently accused US allies of failing to live up to mutual defence obligations.

Tom Steyer’s paid influencer army revealed in filings as critics blast deceptive tactics

2026-05-18

Tom Steyer is under fire for paying thousands to social media influencers who didn’t always disclose the deals.

What to Know About San Diego’s Islamic Center

2026-05-18

A visitor said that the mosque is highly diverse. Its services are in English, because attendees come from all over the world.

Austin shooting suspect named, timeline of terror revealed after teens’ alleged 28-hour, 12-attack rampage

2026-05-18

Texas police released the mugshot of Cristian Fajardo Mondragon, 17, one of three juveniles allegedly tied to an Austin shooting spree that hurt four.

A grim list: Some notable attacks on U.S. houses of worship in recent years

2026-05-18

Statistically, attending a weekly worship service is a remarkably safe thing to do. Global annual attendance totals many billions; the number of people killed in attacks on individual houses of worship in any given year is generally less than a few hundred. Killings in the U.S. are even more rare.

Musk slams Altman trial verdict as a 'technicality,' vows to appeal

2026-05-18

A jury in Oakland, California, ruled against Elon Musk in his dramatic court battle with Sam Altman and OpenAI.

Why you should care about 2 power companies merging. Hint: affordability

2026-05-18

NextEra Energy plans to acquire Dominion Energy to create the largest electricity producer in the United States.

SC bench slams own court ruling denying bail to Umar

2026-05-19

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.