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Tourists gather outside the White House on a sunny day, capturing the landmark's grandeur.

White House gunman identified as Nasire Best, 21 — previously known to Secret Service and subject to a stay-away order

The Review Co, Security /

The gunman who opened fire at a White House security checkpoint on May 23, 2026 has been identified as Nasire Best, 21, from Maryland — a person previously known to the Secret Service who had been issued a stay-away order prohibiting him from approaching the White House. Best was shot and killed by agents. It was the third incident involving gunfire near President Trump in under a month.

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Italy’s Campi Flegrei is “speeding toward a breaking point” — and 500,000 people near Naples could be at risk

Natural Disasters, The Review Co, Science /

A new scientific study published in May 2026 concludes that Campi Flegrei — the volcanic superaldera west of Naples, Italy — is accelerating toward a critical “breaking point” within the next decade. The caldera is home to 500,000 people and sits adjacent to the 3-million-person Naples metropolitan area. Researchers warn the transition could produce a major eruption — or a less destructive but still severe volcanic event. Italy’s alert level remains Yellow.

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Iconic view of the White House with lush gardens and a central fountain on a sunny day.

Secret Service kills gunman who opened fire at White House checkpoint — a bystander was also shot in the exchange

The Review Co, Security /

A gunman opened fire on Secret Service officers at a White House security checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW on May 23, 2026. Secret Service fatally shot the suspect; a bystander was wounded in serious condition. President Trump was inside the White House. The incident is the second major security event near the White House in less than a month.

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Polish soldiers in uniform during a ceremonial formation in Wrocław, Poland.

Trump announces 5,000 additional troops for Poland — one week after canceling a 4,000-troop deployment, deepening confusion over U.S. policy in Europe

Europe, Geopolitics, The Review Co, World /

President Trump announced on May 22, 2026 that the U.S. would send 5,000 additional troops to Poland — citing the election of right-wing President Karol Nawrocki, whom Trump had endorsed. The announcement reversed a Pentagon cancellation of a 4,000-troop deployment just one week earlier and contradicted weeks of statements about reducing the U.S. military footprint in Europe, deepening confusion among NATO allies.

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SpaceX Starship V3 completes its first test flight and “delivered” on all goals — a key milestone ahead of the largest IPO in history

Space Technology, The Review Co, Technology /

SpaceX’s upgraded Starship V3 completed its debut test flight on May 22, 2026 — the 12th overall Starship test — meeting all major objectives including a successful launch from new Orbital Launch Pad 2, atmospheric re-entry, and Indian Ocean splashdown. The milestone comes 48 hours after SpaceX filed for its IPO targeting a $1.75–$2 trillion valuation and a June 12 Nasdaq listing.

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