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Slow Food founder and advocate of clean eating Carlo Petrini dies in Italy at 76 05/22/2026 05:57am • MILAN (AP) ��� Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food global grassroots movement promoting sustainable food production and local, traditional cuisine, died Friday at the age of 76 in his hometown in Italy���s northwestern Piedmont region, the organization announced. Slow Food called him ���a vi Explosion at Hungary petrochemical plant kills 1, injures 7 05/22/2026 05:41am • TISZA��JV��ROS, Hungary (AP) ��� An explosion at a petrochemical plant in Hungary on Friday killed one person and injured several others, according to a statement by Hungarian energy company Mol Group, which owns the plant. The explosion in Tisza��jv��ros, in eastern Hungary, occurred during a rest World Cup co-host Mexico traces its soccer roots to miners from Cornwall 05/22/2026 05:41am • PACHUCA, Mexico (AP) ��� Mexico hopes to showcase its soccer culture both on and off the pitch when it co-hosts the World Cup with the United States and Canada next month. While the sport is growing across North America, it has long been the undisputed No. 1 in Mexico, which will become the first co Giant inflatable artworks have taken over The Hague 05/22/2026 05:24am • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) ��� There is a giant stew pot in a small lake in the center of The Hague. Floating in the water in front of the prestigious Mauritshuis museum, home to the ���Girl with a Pearl Earring,��� the 7-meter (23-foot)-tall pan is part of monthlong, open-air art exhibition. The DC primary election: What you need to know as you head out to vote 05/22/2026 05:12am • The 2026 election cycle will mark the start of a new era in D.C. politics. Voters in the District will choose a new mayor for the first time in 12 years. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced late last year she would not seek a fourth term. But an even more rare opportunity for D.C. voters will ap Photo highlights from Cannes 2026 05/22/2026 05:04am • photo-highlights-from-cannes-2026 Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them? 05/22/2026 05:04am • PHOENIX (AP) ��� As Sandra Ramirez watched footage of immigration officers cracking down on migrants over the past year, she knew her 2024 vote for Donald Trump was a mistake. ���There are a lot of people who are being harassed for the color of their skin, and that���s not right,��� said Ramirez, wh Metro GM on possible new 'Gold Line,' Stadium-Armory improvements, bus fares 05/22/2026 04:56am • Big changes are coming to two very different aspects of Metro's system. On buses, boarding riders will soon be greeted by the operator, who will now be directed to remind riders about the fare. Earlier this week, Metro said nearly seven in 10 bus riders still aren't paying, costing the system ten UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew 05/22/2026 04:41am • LONDON (AP) ��� British police appealed for witnesses Friday as they sought to broaden their investigation into potential offenses by the former Prince Andrew, including sexual misconduct. Thames Valley Police issued the statement as it updated reporters on its investigation into allegations of misc Asian spirits, from Korean gin to Japanese whiskey, are becoming staples on DC drink menus 05/22/2026 04:31am • All throughout May, WTOP is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories about the people and places shaping the D.C. region. Cooking techniques and ingredients give Asian cuisines their distinct and regional flavors, and the same holds true for their alcoholic Kenyan public transport operators call off strike after president vows to reduce fuel prices 05/22/2026 04:26am • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) ��� Kenya���s public transport operators on Friday called off a nationwide strike that had been suspended for a week to allow talks over rising fuel prices. The strike on Monday and Tuesday triggered protests in which four people were killed and more than 30 others injured after Memorial Day 2026: What���s open, what���s closed around DC area 05/22/2026 04:25am • Memorial Day marks a time when Americans honor military personnel who died while in the line of duty. Alongside the tributes to fallen service members, many Americans get together for barbecues and pool time ��� though this year's celebrations may see some cooler temperatures and stray showers. Montreal brings 1-0 lead into game 2 against Carolina 05/22/2026 04:11am • Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Hurricanes -211, Canadiens +175; over/under is 6 STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Canadiens lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Can Today in History: May 22, strongest earthquake recorded strikes Chile 05/22/2026 04:10am • Today is Friday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2026. There are 223 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 22, 1960, the strongest earthquake recorded struck southern Chile. The magnitude 9.5 quake claimed 1,655 lives, left 2 million homeless and triggered a tsunami responsible for over 230 add Marlins host the Mets on home losing streak 05/22/2026 04:02am • New York Mets (22-28, fourth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (22-29, fifth in the NL East) Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Tobias Myers (0-1, 3.41 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Marlins: Eury Perez (2-6, 5.33 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 58 strikeouts) LINE: Mets -123, Marlins +104; ove