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LISA, Rema and Anitta team for FIFA World Cup 2026 song ‘Goals’

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

LISA, Anitta and "Calm Down" artist Rema were previously announced as performers for the June 12 opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in LA. Now we've learned that they've recorded a song together.The BLACKPINK member, Brazilian superstar and the Nigerian singer/rapper have... Read More.

2026 hurricane season will see below average tropical activity, NOAA says

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- This year's Atlantic hurricane season will see below average tropical activity, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).The decreased storm activity is driven by El Niño, which is forecast to emerge soon and persist through the season, the agency... Read More.

Police investigating intruder reported at Harvard, MIT dorms

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

(CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) -- Police at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are investigating reports of a man who entered campus buildings without authorization on Tuesday. In one case, a student at Harvard reported being assaulted, according to police records. Harvard police responded... Read More.

Global outcry after Israel security minister posts video appearing to flaunt harsh treatment of detained activists

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israel's government is facing a global outcry over video showing its far-right security minister appearing to flaunt the rough treatment of foreign pro-Palestine activists detained from a protest flotilla.Security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Wednesday posted the video on X in which... Read More.

Jelly Roll wants you to ‘Rise Up’ for the Stanley Cup

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

Jelly Roll is supplying the soundtrack for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.His Amazon Music Original "Rise Up" is the official theme song of the National Hockey League's annual fight to the finish, which started in April and will go through... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen performs ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ on penultimate ‘The Late Show’

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen was the final announced musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Wednesday night, and he let his feelings be known as to who he thinks is responsible for the late night talk show's cancelation."I am here in support tonight for... Read More.

On This Day, May 21, 1979: Elton John becomes first western act to play U.S.S.R

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

On This Day, May 21, 1979...Elton John became the first western act to play the former U.S.S.R., when he kicked off a four-night stand at the Bolshoi Oktyabrsky (Great October) Concert Hall in Leningrad.After the opening night concert, Elton was reportedly asked to tone... Read More.

Criminal case against former assistant principal over shooting of teacher by student dismissed

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEWPORT NEWS, Va.) -- A Virginia judge has granted a defense motion to dismiss the criminal case against former Assistant Principal Ebony Parker over the 2023 shooting of a teacher by a 6-year-old student.Parker has been dismissed and has left court, according to ABC... Read More.

Bruno Mars treats high school seniors, scores Latin chart success

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

Despite many requests, Bruno Mars didn't appear at a high school graduation ceremony in Columbus, Ohio -- but he did send along a special gift for the seniors. ABC affiliate WSYX-TV in Columbus, Ohio, reports that the students at Hilliard... Read More.

DHS announces Ebola outbreak flight arrival restrictions for DRC, Uganda, South Sudan

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced new arrival restrictions for flights carrying people who were recently in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan amid the Ebola outbreak in the region.All flights -- excluding those operated by the... Read More.

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LISA, Rema and Anitta team for FIFA World Cup 2026 song ‘Goals’

2026 hurricane season will see below average tropical activity, NOAA says

Police investigating intruder reported at Harvard, MIT dorms

Global outcry after Israel security minister posts video appearing to flaunt harsh treatment of detained activists

Jelly Roll wants you to ‘Rise Up’ for the Stanley Cup

Bruce Springsteen performs ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ on penultimate ‘The Late Show’

On This Day, May 21, 1979: Elton John becomes first western act to play U.S.S.R

Criminal case against former assistant principal over shooting of teacher by student dismissed

Bruno Mars treats high school seniors, scores Latin chart success

DHS announces Ebola outbreak flight arrival restrictions for DRC, Uganda, South Sudan

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