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Right wing historian and former athlete Karol Nawrocki has won the Polish presidential election after a marginal win over the opposing left wing party. The 2025 Polish presidential election was set to be one for the ages after initial polls showed left-wing candidate Rafal Trzaskowski, Warsaw's mayor, leading with 50.3% of the vote, compared to Nawrocki's 49.7%. After these beginning polls, Trzackowski was quick to estsblish that he had won-- but maybe too quick. The next morning, final polls showed Nawrocki with a winning vote percentage of 50.9%, leading Trzackowski's 49.1%. Nawrocki, a historian and former athlete, h as been the head of the Institute of National Remembrance since 2021, and he also served as the director of the Museum of the Second World War in the northern port city of Gdańsk from 2017 to 2021. He is primarily backed by the Law and Justice (PiS) party, a right-wing party looking to shift away from Poland's dependence on the European Union while maintaining their ties with the organization. However, his views are also highly anti-communist and anti-Russia, and he is likely to work on solidifying Poland's stature as an independent, self-sufficient country in the coming years. He also supports Ukraine, but is against the prospect of them joining the EU during their war with Russia. Meanwhile, Trzackowski, his opponent, planned to focus more on solidifying ties with the European Union and implementing their ideas on topics such as climate and immigration, which Nawrocki strongly opposes. Nevertheless, the current prime minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, has the opposite view from Nawrocki on many of these points, and he has confirmed that he will be asking for a vote of confidence in the near future to ensure that he maintains his position. All he needs is a simple majority to keep his place as prime minister, which he is expected to do, but Nawrocki's win has given the PiS hope that they can defeat Tusk in the 2027 elections for prime minister. Fact of the Day (BBC): Some animals display autistic-like traits. Autistic traits in animals include a tendency toward repetitive behaviour and atypical social habits. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): I like to say, ‘Experience is what you got when you didn’t get what you wanted.’ (Howard S. Marks) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Herculean (adj, her-kyuh-LEE-un) - Something described as Herculean (often uncapitalized as herculean ) is characterized by extraordinary power, extent, intensity, or difficulty. In a Sentence: Although starting a garden sounded fun in theory, the constant weeding and pest control turned it into a herculean task.

Ukraine has conducted another massive drone attack inside Russia, hitting dozens of Russian bombers at various aircraft bases. The attack was one of Ukraine's largest assaults on Russia this year, ranging across five different regions of the country. Drones spread out across hundreds of miles and struck a major aircraft base in Murmansk, which is on the northern tip of Russia's European side. Dozens of aircraft were damaged across the country, likely costing Russia millions of dollars, and thick, black smoke could be seen from miles away after explosions at the aircraft bases. The drone strikes also hit a base in eastern Siberia, one of Russia's most remote regions. This was done by secretly carrying the drones into Russia, where they were launched from areas near the bases. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed afterwards that they had been planning the attack for over a year and a half, and he praised the efforts of the Ukrainian soldiers who had participated to make the mission a success. This comes as Ukraine and Russia are in the middle of tense negotiations over reaching a ceasefire for the war, which has entered its fourth year. The two countries are discussing possible solutions to the conflict in Istanbul, the capital city of Turkey, which is located at a neutral, middle point between the two countries. Upcoming Events: World Bicycle Day (Tuesday, June 3) Shavuot Ends (Tuesday, June 3) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression (Wednesday, June 4) World Environment Day (Thursday, June 5) Eid ul-Adha Begins (Thursday, June 5) International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (Thursday, June 5) Russian Language Day (Friday, June 6) World Food Safety Day (Saturday, June 7) World Oceans Day (Sunday, June 8) UEFA Nations League Final (Sunday, June 8) French Open Finals (Sunday, June 8) Fact of the Day (BBC): Sports players spit so much because exercise increases the amount of protein in saliva. A protein mucus named MUC5B makes your saliva thicker when you're exercising, which makes it more difficult to swallow so we tend to spit more. It may occur during exercise because we breathe through our mouths more, and MUC5B could activate to stop our mouths from drying out. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. (Carrie Fisher) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Proscribe (verb, proh-SCRYBE) - Proscribe is a formal word meaning “to condemn or forbid something as harmful or unlawful.” More broadly, it can mean simply “to not allow something.” In a Sentence: The town has passed an ordinance that proscribes the ownership of snakes and other exotic pets.

We apologize that this article was published late due to a scheduling issue. At least 151 people are dead after heavy flooding in Nigeria, and the death toll is expected to rise in the coming days as search and rescue efforts complete their jobs. The flooding took place in the western Nigerian town of Mokwa, which is around 235 miles west of the capital of Abuja. Heavy downpours overnight resulted in a quick buildup of water as the floodwaters inundated the town, wiping away various roads and buildings. Reports have stated that the homes of over 3,000 people were destroyed in the deadly floods, and numerous residents reported seeing bodies washed away and floating throughout the town after dozens of people drowned after the water rose. Search and rescue operations are already kicking into high gear, with authorities searching for any survivors and scanning bodies to identify victims of the floods. Meanwhile, camps and shelters have been set up across the region to house locals who have lost their homes, and humanitarian aid like food and water has also been sent to the area. Unfortunately, extreme weather events only continue to become more and more common as climate change worsens. Rainy season in Nigeria, which lasts from April through October, usually brings floods to towns like Mokwa, but their impact has been exacerbated by the effect of a warming world and changing weather patterns. Officials have admitted that they were unprepared to face such extreme flooding, which could have also contributed to the high death toll. Fact of the Day (BBC): Mirrors facing each other don't produce infinite reflections. Each reflection will be darker than the last and eventually fade into invisibility. Mirrors absorb a fraction of the energy of the light striking them, so the total number of reflections mirrors can produce is around a few hundred. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Fixation is the way to death. Fluidity is the way to life . (Miyamoto Musashi) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Opportune (adj, ah-per-TOON) - Opportune describes something that is suitable or convenient for a particular situation, or that is done or happening at an appropriate time. In a Sentence: They chose an  opportune  time to invest in real estate.

Elon Musk left the White House yesterday after completing his time as a special government employee, departing from his position as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency. The billionaire has worked closely with Trump over the last four months to cut costs for the United States government, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to scrap various plans and eliminate multiple other departments. Nevertheless, as a special government employee, he is only allowed to stay in the White House for 130 days, and that time expired on Wednesday. Before heading out, he stated that it will not be DOGE's final chapter, and he confirmed that the department's operations will continue without him. Trump also applauded Musk's efforts in the organization after the announcement was made, and various government officials and representatives commended the progress that DOGE made and the significant spending cuts that were carried out under his watch. Trump even gave Musk a golden key to the White House yesterday to celebrate his service to the country as he departed. However, numerous other organizations and officials have denounced DOGE's actions, which have led to the eradication of departments like USAID and the Department of Education. Labor unions and everyday workers have protested against the surprise terminations of thousands of employees at a time, and those firings are only expected to continue if a newly proposed $9.4 billion spending cuts bill passes through Congress. Additionally, others have criticized how they have not met their promises, with supposedly extreme cuts adding up to have a minimal effect on the country's total spending. DOGE was proposed with a goal to cut government spending by over $2 trillion, and even though that goal was lowered to $1 trillion after Trump's inauguration, the organization's total efforts only saved around $175 billion-- not even 20% of their adjusted goal. Fact of the Day (BBC): Protons look like peanuts, rugby balls, bagels, and spheres. Protons come in all different shapes and sizes, with their appearance changing based on the speed of smaller particles within them: quarks. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): As long as you give your best effort, I feel like that’s all you can do. (Kawhi Leonard) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Gust (noun, GUST) - Gust refers to a sudden strong wind. It is also used figuratively for a sudden outburst of something, such as a feeling. In a Sentence: Today’s weather will be windy, with gusts of up to 40 miles per hour.

Wildfires are raging all across Canada, with thousands of evacuations and dozens of fires across the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. Over 166 fires are currently burning across Canada, forcing thousands of evacuations across the country. At least 17,000 evacuations have been ordered in Manitoba alone, and the governors of Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared states of emergency amid the severe blazes. 84 of the wildfires are being considered as "out-of-control," with extremely low containment rates due to strong winds and continuous dry conditions. Thousands of others have been told that evacuations could be necessary in the future, leaving many Canadians uncertain of the future of their homes. However, they have been instructed to make immediate preparations to leave as soon as possible in case an evacuation order is put into place, helping to avoid any casualties. Residents have described the fires to be extremely dangerous, and they are producing hazardous amounts of smoke that is beginning to plague the northern United States as well. Locals have confirmed that the suffocating smoke has spread quickly due to the strong winds, and forecasts expect the smoke to be arriving in the northern American states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. Additionally, the weather is not helping, with no chance of rain over the next few days. High winds are continuing across the region, and temperatures are staying warm. Unfortunately, wildfires in Canada continue to get worse as climate change worsens, and this is only the beginning of what could be a very, very long year. Canadian wildfire season lasts from May to September, meaning that the provinces still have several months to go before conditions could improve substantially. Sadly, global warming is affecting regions closer to the poles much more quickly than warmer areas-- the Arctic areas of Canada are warming over three times as fast as other regions of the Earth. Fact of the Day (BBC): A rainbow on Venus is called a glory. Appearing as a series of coloured concentric rings, these are caused by the interference of light waves within droplets, rather than the reflection, refraction and dispersion of light that makes a rainbow. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Talk about your blessings more than you talk about your burdens. (Tim Tebow) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Nascent (adj, NASS-unt) - Nascent is a formal word used to describe something that is just beginning to exist, or in other words, is recently formed or developed. In a Sentence: The actress is now focused on her nascent singing career.

Trump's reciprocal tariffs have been blocked by the United States Court of International Trade, with the panel of judges ruling his tariffs to be overstepping his powers. Trump initially began imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, which allows a president to impose sanctions on other countries during times of conflict or war. Then, last month, he used the act to begin tariffs on dozens of additional countries, which he labeled reciprocal tariffs. These reciprocal tariffs began at around 10% and went all the way up to 50%, with Trump aiming to get manufacturing back into the United States. However, those efforts have been seriously hindered after a decision made by the US Court of International Trade yesterday. The future of Trump's tariffs was decided by a panel of three bipartisan judges, who ruled that the president had overstepped his boundaries. They stated that most of the tariffs he has imposed were illegal, but the Trump administration has already appealed the decision and will be working to reverse it in the coming days. Nevertheless, if the appeal is not granted, the judges have given them 10 days to put an end to the illegal tariffs, which will bring fury to the incumbent president but relief to numerous countries around the world. Fact of the Day (BBC): You don't like the sound of your own voice because of the bones in your head. This may be because the bones in our head make our voice sound deeper. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Do not pursue what should be, but understand what is. (Jiddu Krishnamurti) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Fiasco (noun, fee-ASK-oh) - A fiasco is a complete failure or disaster. In a Sentence: The entire fiasco could have been avoided if they'd simply followed the instructions.

At least five people were killed and at least 19 others were injured yesterday after a massive blast in the Chinese province of Shandong. The huge explosion, which occurred in the middle of the afternoon, happened at a chemical plant in Shandong, located in northeastern China. The plant, owned by Gaomi Youdao Chemical Co., is in the center of the city of Weifang, which has a population of around 9.4 million people. It primarily manufactures pesticides and pharmaceutical chemicals. Witnesses of the blast reported feeling strong shaking along with a large boom, and windows were broken at a structure over two miles away. Yellow and red smoke quickly began erupting out of the plant, and students at a school nearby were given gas masks to protect them from the chemicals. Hundreds of firefighters were sent to the scene to battle the blaze, and at least five people were killed in the blast. 19 others were injured, and six people are still missing. Search-and-rescue operations are currently ongoing, and an investigation will soon begin into the cause of the incident. Nevertheless, operations have been tough, as the area is still covered in ash and smoke is still rising from the ruins of the plant. Air quality tests are being conducted constantly, and fears are rising around the area that the toxic chemicals could be carried into nearby areas by winds. Preliminary reports have revealed that the factory was flagged for over 800 safety issues last year, but the corporation managed to resolve all of them. This has led authorities to believe one of these to be the cause, but no speculations have been confirmed yet. Unfortunately, incidents like this are not uncommon in China, which is the home of around 26,000 chemical companies. In total, working conditions can be tough, and accidents are common-- the country confirmed that around 21,800 incidents took place last year alone, leading to the deaths of over 19,600 people. Fact of the Day (BBC): It's almost impossible to get too much sugar from fresh fruit. While the sugar in fruit is mostly fructose and glucose (fructose is what's converted into fat in your body), you can't get too much sugar from fresh fruit. This is because fresh fruit contains a lot of fiber and water, which slows down your digestion and makes you feel full. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see farther. (J.P. Morgan) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Interminable (adj, in-TER-muh-nuh-bul) - Interminable describes things that have or seem to have no end, especially because they continue for a very long time. In a Sentence: The family played games to pass the time during the interminable wait for their delayed flight.

Your News Hub Travel has returned, with four new articles out after a brief hiatus. Firstly, Universal Studios has just opened up their latest park in Orlando, Florida, offering guests the opportunity to experience dozens of new rides across multiple themes. Check out the new article here . Also, we have updated several Aviation Rankings articles after the Skytrax World Aviation Awards were announced. With the following links, you can check out the World's Best Airports of 2025 , the World's Cleanest Airports of 2025 , and the World's Best Airport Staff in 2025 . At least 47 people were injured after a devastating car ramming attack yesterday at a parade celebrating Liverpool FC's win in the Premier League. Liverpool FC claimed victory over the Premier League on Sunday, winning the famed soccer league with a staggering 84 points. To celebrate, the city gathered in a massive, 10-mile long parade yesterday, braving tough, rainy conditions as they set off fireworks and released red smoke across Liverpool. However, a grave attack turned the gathering's mood from celebratory to concerned in just a matter of minutes. During the parade, at around 6:00 in the evening, a minivan plowed into the crowd around Water Street, running over dozens of people. As the vehicle came to a stop, the crowd began charging the car, prompting the driver to resume mowing down Liverpool supporters. In total, 27 people were hospitalized, two of which sustained severe injuries, and 20 others were treated on the spot for injuries. Four people were also trapped under the vehicle, which had to be lifted after the incident to rescue the victims. The driver was quickly detained by police after the vehicle came to a stop, and he has been identified as a 53-year-old British man who is a resident of Liverpool. Authorities have labeled the attack as a collision rather than an act of terrorism, though, as the driver is suspected to have been working alone and is not affiliated with any sort of terrorist group. Fact of the Day (BBC): Studies show that martial artists who smile before the start of a match are more likely to lose. This could be as a smile can convey fear or submissiveness, motivating their opponent to be more aggressive. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Don’t forget to tell yourself positive things daily! You must love yourself internally to glow externally. (Hannah Bronfman) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Commemorate (verb, kuh-MEM-uh-rayt) - Something, such as a plaque, statue, or parade, is said to commemorate an event, person, etc. when it serves as a memorial; it exists or is done in order to recall the event or person. A person or group commemorates an event, person, etc. by doing something special in order to remember and honor that event or person. In a Sentence: The plaque commemorates the battle that took place here 200 years ago.

As the Trump administration aims to cut costs, the United States Mint has confirmed that they will stop producing the penny. Trump has heavily emphasized cutting costs during the five months of his term that have elapsed so far, and this is yet another step in the direction of minimizing government expenditure on items that he considers unnecessary. The US Treasury confirmed last week that they have made their last order of penny blanks, which are like a blank canvas for the penny. They believe that this order should last through early 2026, after which the production of the penny will come to an end. This comes after the US Mint stated that the price of producing pennies increased by over 20% last year-- it costs around 4 cents to make a penny today. However, many citizens who believe pennies to be useful have protested the idea, pointing out that the nickel is much worse, costing around 14 cents to make. Nevertheless, the administration expects to save up to $56 million in manufacturing costs after penny production is halted. Meanwhile, the 114 billion pennies currently in circulation will remain available to use until they are slowly phased out. Also, this order is only temporary for now-- if Trump were to leave office today, the government could easily begin producing pennies once again. The only way to make the order permanent would be to pass it through Congress in a bill, but it will be a challenge considering that multiple previous efforts to do so have failed. Upcoming Events: Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh (Tuesday, May 27) International Day of UN Peacekeepers (Thursday, May 29) International Day of Potato (Friday, May 30) Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib (Friday, May 30) World No-Tobacco Day (Saturday, May 31) UEFA Champions League Final (Saturday, May 31) Global Day of Parents (Sunday, June 1) Shavuot Begins (Sunday, June 1) Fact of the Day (BBC): LEGO bricks withstand compression better than concrete. An ordinary plastic LEGO brick is able to support the weight of 375,000 other bricks before it fails. This, theoretically, would let you build a tower nearing 3.5km in height. Scaling this up to house-size bricks, however, would cost far too much. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): We have no idea what tomorrow will bring, but today is overflowing with potential. (Allan Lokos) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Dyspeptic (adj, diss-PEP-tik) - Dyspeptic is a formal and old-fashioned word used to describe someone who is bad-tempered (in other words, easily annoyed or angered), or something that shows or is characteristic of a bad temper. The noun form of dyspeptic is dyspepsia . In a Sentence: The comedian’s shtick of delivering dyspeptic rants on the daily annoyances of modern life was enormously popular.

Russia has conducted major attacks on Ukraine's capital city for the third day in a row, killing several people in rounds of intense attacks. At least 13 people were killed after heavy rounds of drone attacks and missile strikes in Kyiv on Friday, and an additional three people were killed yesterday after the attacks continued. Dozens of others were injured, and various buildings were damaged across the city. Now, drones and missiles continue to bombard multiple large Ukrainian cities, specifically the capital of Kyiv. Some residents described the situation as similar to Armageddon, with citizens hiding in basements and under stairs. The attacks come amid a major prisoner exchange, where the two countries have agreed to exchange hundreds of prisoners of war that have been taken hostage by both sides throughout the war, which is now in its fourth year. The exchange consists of a three-phase swap that is taking place this weekend-- the first and second swaps have already been completed, with 800 prisoners being released on Friday and another 600 yesterday. Today, another 600 prisoners are being released, completing the agreement for each side to release 1,000 prisoners of war. This has been seen as a small success as negotiations over a possible ceasefire continue, but the two countries do not seem to be getting any closer to achieving their primary goal: a permanent solution to the war. Fact of the Day (BBC): Animals can be allergic to humans. Animals can be allergic to our dead skin cells, called dander. These allergic reactions can be just like ours, too, including breathing difficulties and skin irritation. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): All endings are also beginnings. We just don’t know it at the time . (Mitch Albom) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Bastion (noun, BAS-chun) - A bastion is a place or system in which something (such as an idea) is protected and continues to survive. In a Sentence: The restaurant is a bastion of the region’s ancient culinary traditions.