California lottery player wins $207 million Powerball jackpot A lottery player in California won the estimated $207 million Powerball jackpot on May 31, according to the lottery website. Only one ticket matched all six balls, while two others hit the five white balls to win $2 million prizes. The winning jackpot ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven on Woodman Avenue in Arleta, California − just outside of Los Angeles, according to the state's lottery website. The winner can also choose the estimated cash option of $91.6 million. The jackpot will now reset to $20 million for the June 2 drawing. Tickets sold in Florida and New Hampshire each matched the five white balls and had the Power Play to win $2 million each. Winning Powerball numbers for 5/31/25 The Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, May 31, 2025 were: 1 - 29 - 37 - 56 - 68 and Powerball 13. The Powerplay was 2x. #powerball #jackpot

Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs – May 30, 2025 The Cincinnati Reds are heading to the friendly confines of Wrigley Field to begin a 3-game weekend series against the Chicago Cubs. The Reds are coming off of a series win against Kansas City, while the Cubs are coming off of a sweep of the Colorado Rockies. First pitch this afternoon is scheduled for 2:20pm ET. #RedsCubs

M*A*S*H actress Loretta Swit dies aged 87 Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy awards for her role on the popular comedy TV series MASH, died on Friday, according to her representative. She died at her home in New York at the age of 87, the BBC's news partner CBS reported, citing a statement from her representative. She likely died of natural causes, although a coroner's report is pending. On MASH, Swit played the Army nurse Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan. The series, which followed the fortunes of a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War, ran for 11 seasons from 1974 to 1983. Swit was nominated for numerous awards, and appeared in nearly every episode of the series, including the finale which attracted a record 106m US viewers. #LorettaSwit

"Macron was attacked live on air" 😲😲😲

#Trump recommends imposing 50% tariff on EU from June 1 #topnews

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TikTok Restricts Searches on Macron’s Alleged "Cocaine Trip" to Kyiv – Bloomberg Reports TikTok has taken unprecedented steps to limit searches related to French President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial visit to Kyiv, which has been the subject of wild rumors—including unverified claims of a "cocaine-fueled trip." According to Bloomberg, the platform has: ✔ Removed certain videos ✔ Restricted search results on the topic ✔ Geoblocked content for French users on X (Twitter) Why Is This Happening? The rumors appear to stem from disinformation campaigns, possibly aimed at discrediting Macron’s diplomatic efforts in Ukraine. While no credible evidence supports the claims, the viral nature of such content has forced platforms to intervene. TikTok’s decision highlights a growing dilemma: 🔹 Censorship vs. Misinformation – Should platforms aggressively block unverified claims, or does this set a dangerous precedent for free speech? 🔹 Geopolitical Manipulation – Pro-Russian actors have previously spread false narratives about Western leaders—is this another example? X (Twitter) Also Taking Action Reports suggest that X has begun hiding posts related to the rumor for users in France, raising questions about government pressure on social media moderation. Final Thoughts This incident underscores the power—and danger—of viral disinformation in geopolitics. While platforms like TikTok and X are trying to curb fake news, their actions also fuel debates over censorship and transparency. For now, one thing is clear: Macron’s Kyiv visit remains shrouded in online chaos—whether real or manufactured. #Macron #TikTok #Bloomberg #Disinformation #Censorship #France #Ukraine #XTwitter #SocialMedia #Geopolitics #Propaganda #CryptoNews #Misinformation

Female Black Hawk pilot IGNORED command to turn, PLOWED straight into passenger jet – NYT At time of DC crash, Capt. Rebecca Lobach was flying too high, and disregarded multiple warnings from copilot and ATC End result: 67 dead

‘Relations with Russia should be normalized once fighting ends in Ukraine’ – NATO Secretary General

Ukraine's accession to NATO is no longer on the agenda - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that the issue of Ukraine's accession to the alliance is no longer on the agenda, he said this in an interview with Bloomberg TV. When asked in an interview with Bloomberg TV whether "[US President] Trump is really removing the issue of Ukraine's accession to NATO from the agenda," Rutte replied: "Yes."

The British Mint has announced the release of a coin featuring John Lennon. The musician, who was shot dead in 1980, would have turned 85 this year.