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Sunday, May 31, 2026 · 46 stories
All NJ Transit rail lines experienced temporary delays due to fire department activity at the operations center on Sunday afternoon. Passengers were left waiting for their trains as the situation unfolded.
The New York Police Department has transitioned from handwritten command logs, which have been in use since the 1860s, to a digital logging system. This change marks the end of a long-standing practice that documented significant historical events, including the Civil War draft riots.
The annual Israel Day Parade is set to take place in New York, coinciding with a noted decline in public support for Israel and an increase in antisemitism in the U.S. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced he will not attend the event.
New Yorkers can vote for their favorite theme song in Mayor Zohran Mamdani's 2-K program jingle contest, which features five finalists selected by Cardi B and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The 2-K program, aimed at providing free, high-quality childcare, will launch with 2,000 seats available this fall, with applications opening on June 2 for families in specific districts. Voting for the jingle contest will continue until 10 p.m. on June 3.
The MTA has postponed G train repair work originally scheduled for June 12 to the weekend of July 10, as announced by NY Assemblymember Emily Gallagher. The repairs are necessary due to unexpected issues with the tunnel under New Town Creek, which requires more extensive work than initially anticipated. This adjustment aims to minimize consecutive weekend service disruptions for commuters traveling between Brooklyn and Queens.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has implemented a mandatory curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for a half mile around Delaney Hall, effective immediately, in response to escalating protests related to poor living conditions for detainees. The protests began after detainees initiated a hunger strike, and demonstrators have been attempting to block access to the facility. The curfew aims to restore order as state police were deployed to manage the situation, which has seen confrontations between protesters and law enforcement.
Polls have closed in Colombia's presidential election, which follows months of tension between President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump over issues like drug trafficking. With Petro unable to seek re-election, he has endorsed Iván Cepeda, who aims to continue the current administration's policies. The election's outcome could significantly influence Colombia's international relations and approach to domestic violence and drug gangs, with a run-off expected if no candidate secures a majority.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer, won the first round of Colombia's presidential election and will compete against senator Iván Cepeda in the upcoming runoff. Espriella's campaign focused on addressing Colombia's security crisis, which has escalated in recent years.
Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man, died after being restrained by security guards in Dublin, leading to public outcry and renewed discussions on race relations in Ireland. Irish authorities have agreed to conduct a second postmortem examination, which will be performed by a forensic pathologist from England this week.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, securing their place in the NBA Finals. Victor Wembanyama contributed 22 points to the victory, while Julian Champagnie added 18 points, primarily from three-point shots.
Clashes between football fans and police in France following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory resulted in 219 injuries, including 57 police officers. A total of 780 arrests were made, with over 450 individuals in custody. The unrest disrupted public transport services in Paris, prompting a significant police presence for the victory parade planned later.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, securing their place in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. The game was closely contested, with the score at 80-77 in favor of the Spurs heading into the fourth quarter.