Daily News Digest - 2026-05-17

Governor Hochul urges a deal as LIRR unions walk out, jeopardising weekend games and commuter travel.

From The Social Network to The Florida Project, the actors behind Spider-Man have delivered unforgettable performances outside the superhero genre.

The pop star opens up about her greatest love and heartbreak in a new Netflix series

Hawking’s daring use of imaginary time proposes a universe without a beginning, sparking both mathematical praise and philosophical unease.

A failed £1.3M rescue mission ends with Timmy the whale's carcass becoming a grim spectacle for thrill-seekers in Denmark.

A 'wave' of ticks is expected to hit Ontario this summer. Here's how to protect yourself and your pets.

A choir files a discrimination lawsuit against Scope after being dropped from the London Marathon over founder's gender views.

A Washtenaw Community College student is training 80 hours a week to make history at the WorldSkills competition in China.

From 'whatever' to backhanded compliments, passive-aggression is a silent killer of healthy communication.

New rules starting July 15 aim to curb fraud, but experts warn gaps remain.

A personal trek from the Cotswolds to North Essex reveals which commuter towns are hype and which are genuine gems.

From the death of an ISIS leader to a shake-up at the FDA, here's the latest news making headlines.

Two years after a debate challenge video marked the start of his political decline, Joe Biden resurfaces in a family beach photo.

With 32 gold medals and a thrilling victory in the Boys Senior Eight, St. Joseph's Preparatory School cements its status as a rowing powerhouse.

From overtime hockey wins to water main breaks, a snapshot of Canada's weekend events.