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Sources say that Raul Castro will be indicted on Wednesday by the United States. Subscribe to this story to enjoy it ad free

Enjoy unlimited access to exclusive articles and ad free content. The Justice Department and FBI will host the event at the Freedom Tower, downtown Miami. It is expected to coincide with a ceremony honoring victims of the Brothers to the Rescue Murders of 1996. Castro, 94 and his brother Fidel Castro were accused of ordering Cuban Air Force to shoot down civilian planes belonging to the Brothers non-profit group that carried out rescue missions for Cubans fleeing the homeland. U.S. indictment of former Cuban president The organization’s two planes were shot at on February 24, 1996 after they left Florida. Four Cuban Americans died. The sources confirmed a grand jury returned an indictment, but claimed they had not seen the paperwork or could not describe the actual charges. Castro Along with the U.S. Attorney from Miami and FBI co-Deputy director Christopher Raia, as well as Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), the Acting Attorney-General Todd Blanche, will be the keynote speaker at the event. After the U.S. attack on Venezuela

, President Donald Trump turned his attention to Cuba’s communist regime that has been in place for nearly seven decades. Castro, who stepped down in Cuba as president in 2018, and as secretary of Communist Party in 2021, still holds immense power.

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NBC News predicts that Andy Barr has won the GOP nomination in Kentucky for Mitch McConnell, retiring Senator. Subscribe to this story to enjoy it ad free

Receive unlimited access to exclusive articles and ad free content. Barr, a seven term congressman, defeated former state attorney general Daniel Cameron, and other lesser known GOP candidates. the Republican primary Barr will be the heavy favorite in the general election against Charles Booker. Booker previously ran for Senate, and was up against another former Democratic Senate candidate, Amy McGrath. Since 1992, the state hasn’t elected a Democrat as senator. Wendell Ford was given a final and fourth term.

Trump got involved in the race when he supported Barr and asked Nate Morris – a businessman who had strong ties with his MAGA Movement – to give up his bid for the GOP nomination to accept a position as ambassador. Morris quickly backed Barr. Morris was endorsed by Charlie Kirk, an influential conservative activist who had endorsed him before his assassination last year. However, Morris’ poll numbers were not high enough to gain Trump’s endorsement. Barr made a statement following Trump’s approval, saying that “just like the President at his Northern Kentucky Rally in March, I have been with him the whole way and will always be.” “As Kentucky’s next Senator, I will stand with President Trump 100 percent to deliver and make America Great Again.” The narrator in the Barr campaign’s ad, “President Trump picks Andy Barr for Kentucky Senate,” quoted Trump’s post on social media endorsing Barr. “Andy Barr has proven himself to be a winner.” He will cut taxes, unleash American power dominance, secure the border, and more. He lost against Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear for Beshear’s 2023 reelection bid.

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American doctor with Ebola evacuated in Germany, while wife and four kids are monitored in Congo.

When the American physician who was contracted Ebola the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday was flown to Germany to receive treatment, he could barely stand on his feet, according to the two leaders of the Christian Missionary Group where he worked. Subscribe to read the story without ads

Get access to adfree articles and exclusive content. Dr. Scott Myhre – the East and Central Africa Area Director for the group called Serge – described the scene when Dr. Peter Stafford was leaving. Myhre described the scene as Dr. Peter Stafford left. “There were many people dressed in PPE (personal protective equipment), which is a full-coverage outfit, and they are all completely covered. He was barely strong enough walk on his own,” Myhre explained. He looked very tired and sick.

Stafford was working at Nyankunde Hospital in Congo’s Ituri Province, where the

took place. Myhre stated that Stafford operated days before the

on a 33 year old patient who had severe abdominal pain. The patient’s doctors initially thought he had a gallbladder disease. Myhre stated that

had performed an abdominal surgery and found out the gallbladder wasn’t abnormal. They closed him up but the patient died the next morning. Ebola outbreak They discovered days later that they had likely died of Ebola. The patient was buried without being tested. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Stafford began showing symptoms between the weekend and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the outbreak time period. Myhre, Stafford’s colleague, said that Stafford is a meticulous professional. “He would wear sterile clothing, gloves, hats, and glasses for each surgical case,” Myhre added. Stafford’s wife Rebekah Stafford is also a physician and treated the patient. Myhre says that she and her four children are currently in the Democratic Republic of Congo where they’re being monitored. According to Myhre, another physician, Dr. Patrick LaRochelle was also exposed by a second patient. He is currently being monitored. No one has shown any signs of illness. Myhre told reporters that “we don’t often see cases of Ebola in children, and we certainly hope this isn’t the case here.” Myhre said that Stafford was quarantined as soon as symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle aches and fatigue began. Myhre stated that Stafford was put in a plastic tube bed “the size of a small casket” to prevent the crew from becoming infected on the flight to Germany.

According to World Health Organization leaders, the virus’s incubation time is 21 days. The “scale and pace of the epidemic” has caused them to express serious concern. The [Stafford] It is believed that at least 131 central Africans have died, and 531 others are suspected of being infected.

This outbreak of Ebola is caused by a less common strain known as tested positive for Ebola on Sunday, which does not have a vaccine or approved treatment. The WHO reports that the death rate during

ranged between 30% and 50%.

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Are Americans finally cracking under the pressure of rising prices? We’re about find out

This week, four of America’s biggest retailers will release their quarterly earnings reports. The most pressing question will be whether Americans finally start to buckle under rising prices. Subscribe to this story to get unlimited access to exclusive content and ad free articles. Home Depot’s, Lowe’s’, Walmart’s and Target’s results will provide a clearer picture of how U.S. householders are managing an economy under increasing pressure from rising gas prices

as well as high borrowing costs. Rising energy costs are driving up household, transportation and grocery prices

, which is a major concern.

Journalists, economists and investors will be analyzing the financial results of the companies and their accompanying comments to look for any signs of stress. Are consumers switching to cheaper products? Delaying home improvements? What about cutting back on purchases of discretionary items to focus on essentials? What is behind America’s inflation spike? stubborn inflation 01.24

Home Depot started the closely-watched earnings parade on Tuesday morning by reporting a 5% rise in sales over a year ago. Homeowners are “more financially protected” than other customers according to the company’s when many consumers are already stretched thin, but they still hold off on expensive projects. Housing affordability is a huge challenge. Average mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans were 6.68 % nationwide on Monday,

. Home Depot’s results confirm early spring data on consumer spending that shows consumers are doing well, but not equally. According to a report by the Bank of America Institute published in April, total spending on credit and debit cards per household was up 4.8% compared to a year earlier. This is a record-breaking increase. A deeper divide, say economists, is emerging beneath the resilience of headlines. According to economists, the so-called K shape economy – in which wealthy households account for a large share of consumer spending and lower-income families struggle – has grown in recent months. The report revealed that lower- and mid-income families were cutting back on discretionary expenditures like dining and entertainment. Wealthier households, boosted by rising home equity and strong stock market gains, continued to spend at an accelerated pace. The economists warn, however, that the financial pressure on low-income households may increase, as inflation in April was 3.8%, which is above the 3.6% wage growth rate for that month. The gap could widen further, complicating the Federal Reserve’s course under Kevin Warsh. He is expected

on Friday. Warsh will take over the Fed’s top job, having already stated that he is open to ” ” at the Fed. This comes as persistent inflation may force the central banks to maintain interest rates higher than they could have anticipated just a few short months ago, to avoid the economy overheating. Higher benchmark interest rate from the Fed has a direct impact upon consumer lending costs. Therefore, the same elevated borrowing cost would continue to increase the pressure on business and consumers that are already struggling to cope with rising costs. The Bank of America economists stated that while households have some short-term buffers, such as tax refunds and saving, these are also unevenly distributed. This highlights the growing gap between headline resilient and stress experienced by certain households.

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Pentagon’s own watchdog investigates U.S. strikes allegedly on drug boats

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The inspector general of the Defense Department said Monday it is investigating U.S. Southern Command for its targeting of suspected drug-smuggling ships in the military campaign against drug cartels. Subscribe to read the story without ads

Get access to unlimited adfree articles and exclusive material. According to the Pentagon, Southern Command targeted nearly 60 small vessels that the military claimed were transporting drug through the Caribbean Sea or the Pacific Ocean. They destroyed 59 vessels, and killed 193 people, since the campaign started last fall. The internal watchdog is going to examine the targeting and intelligence used by Southern Command for the strikes. It will also look at other aspects of the operations against drug cartels. After a U.S. attack in the Eastern Pacific, smoke rises from an American boat on April 13, U.S. Southern Command-

“The scope includes the joint processes for targeted vessels within the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility, as part of Operation Southern Spear,” a spokesperson for the inspector-general said in a statement to a press inquiry. Operation Southern Spear was the Pentagon’s term for its campaign to stop alleged drug-smuggling ships. The spokeswoman stated that the inspector general was the one who initiated the investigation. This project was initiated based upon the ongoing

assessment of… programs and operational activities. The letter states that the probe will include investigations at the Pentagon as well as the Southern Command’s Miami headquarters. No comment was made by Southern Command or the Pentagon. According to the correspondence, the investigation will focus on the military doctrine that guides how Southern Command targets small boat drug runners. According to the U.S. Official, in this context, targeting is divided into six phases – the commander’s intention, the development and analysis of each target and the intelligence surrounding it, as well as the decision to strike that target. The senior military attorney for the combatant commands overseeing the lethal strikes against the alleged drug smuggler boats near Venezuela did not agree with the Trump administration that the operations were legal, and was ignored,

. Many lawmakers have questioned the legality of these operations and demanded more oversight. The ongoing strikes have been overshadowed by the conflict with Iran. Pentagon data indicates that Southern Command has carried out three strikes this month, killing seven individuals. In one case, the U.S. attacked a boat with survivors, and then returned to kill them, potentially violating the law of armed conflicts. letter from the Pentagon’s Office of Inspector General After the Pentagon’s campaign against drug cartels began in September, Adm. Alvin Holsey of Southern Command announced that he would be stepping down from his position after just one year. Frank Donovan was appointed to replace him.

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Gov. Hochul says a deal has been reached to end the Long Island Rail Road strike. Kathy Hochul

After an incredibly hectic Monday for thousands of Long Island Rail Road passengers trying to enter and exit New York City, things will start to return to normal on Tuesday. Kathy Hochul. Subscribe to read the story ad free

Get unlimited, ad free access to articles and exclusive content. The governor announced Monday night that a deal was reached to end the labor strike that closed down the nation’s largest commuter rail. “Tonight, @MTA reached an equitable deal with the five LIRR Unions that protects riders and taxpayers while delivering raises for workers,” Hochul announced on social media. He added that phased LIRR services would resume at noon Tuesday. Long Island Rail Road workers picket outside Penn Station in New York on May 17, 2026. Charly Triballeau / through

This deal was reached after the first weekday trial of the alternative travel plans that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and government officials drafted for the over 250,000 commuters using the LIRR during the workday.

At 12:01am on Saturday, over 3,500 LIRR employees left their jobs after the long-running contract talks broke down. The MTA refused to give the wage and cost-of living increases the workers demanded. Arriving in New York City Monday morning, commuters were met by dozens of striking union employees outside Penn Station and other travel hubs of the city chanting “No contract, No service!” No contract, no peace!

Hochul, fearing a rush-hour nightmare, had encouraged commuters to work at home if they could. “Let’s be honest: It’s difficult to replace the LIRR service,” Hochul told reporters at a Sunday news conference. She said that the commute on Monday went “smoother” than expected. “I thank the employers.”

As Hochul spoke to the crowd, negotiators of the five striker unions, and the MTA (which runs the LIRR) returned to the table to try and reach an agreement. The five unions include the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS), the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Transportation Communications Union. Hochul met with MTA leadership as well. “Our goal to get this over quickly,” she said. Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive on Long Island called on Hochul during the strike to suspend congestion pricing. Blakeman, a Republican running to unseat Hochul said: “It is a pity that we are going to charge New Yorkers an extra $9 to travel on public roads that they paid for with their taxes, especially during the strike, when many people have no choice but to drive.” Congestion pricing is intended to reduce gridlock, pollution and fund public transportation. Blakeman has been endorsed by President Donald Trump against Hochul. Hochul said that there was no “legal mechanism” for suspension of congestion pricing. “Anyone who says they can’t doesn’t understand federal laws,” said Hochul. The MTA has mapped out alternative transit options ahead of the first LIRR strike since 1994. These include free shuttle buses between seven locations on Long Island and two subway stations in Queens

as well as additional subway service. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that police officers will be deployed on major roads and inside subway stations in order to “ensure commuter safety, prevent illegal parking, and ensure traffic is moving.” Mamdani added that inspectors are making sure parking garage operators don’t raise rates for drivers driving into Long Island, by reminding them of the 60-day notice requirement. MTA CEO Janno Lover said that they were available to negotiate if the unions wanted to. “They walked and they went out on strike.” The unions claimed that there was a difference of less than a percentage-point between the two sides before the talks broke down on Friday night. They also said that the strike could have been avoided. He said that his estimate was based in part on inflation and ridership patterns.