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May 22, 2026
A fire and shipyard explosion on Staten Island injures at least 16, including three seriously
A fire and explosion at a shipyard on New York City's Staten Island has injured at least 16 people, including three with serious injuries, the New York Fire Department said.
May 22, 2026
Kenyan public transport operators call off strike after president vows to reduce fuel prices
Kenya’s public transport operators on Friday called off a nationwide strike that had been suspended for a week to allow talks over rising fuel prices. The strike on Monday and Tuesday triggered…
May 22, 2026
Towering statue of Pelé unveiled in Guadalajara ahead of the World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Meéxico (AP):
A large statue of football great Pelé was unveiled yesterday in the Mexican city of Guadalajara to commemorate his achievements with the Brazilian national team.
Pelé,…
May 22, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Man charged with raping 17-y-o granted $800,000 bail
A man who is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl was granted $800,000 bail in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday.
May 22, 2026
Policeman to pay $500,000 in restitution in Shortwood Road assault case
A policeman who hit a man on the head with a baton during an incident along Shortwood Road in St Andrew in 2024 has agreed to pay the man $500,000 in restitution.
May 22, 2026
Luisa Blanco and Isabella Elias | Cuba needs a long-term solution to its energy crisis
Cuba has run out of oil, the country's energy minister announced on May 14, 2026.
It marks a new depth to the island's energy crisis, which has gotten worse in recent months amid the…
May 22, 2026
USCIS: Non-immigrants in US seeking green card must return to home country to apply
Persons on visas in the United States who want to adjust their status to obtain a green card, except under certain circumstances, must now return to their home country and apply, the United States…
May 22, 2026
Civil aviation authority warns of temporary airspace restrictions due to SpaceX launch
The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is advising the public that temporary operational restrictions could be implemented within sections of Jamaica’s airspace this afternoon and evening due to…
May 22, 2026
Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district
Social media companies, including Meta, have settled the first of many lawsuits brought by hundreds of school districts seeking compensation for costs they say they incurred dealing with harms to…