Friday, May 29, 2026 • 3 min read

In a “very rough day” for Jeff Bezos, an uncrewed rocket belonging to the billionaire’s space tech company Blue Origin exploded into a massive fireball last night during a launchpad test.

President Trump’s “Great American State Fair” is under pressure after a wave of artists canceled their appearances over political concerns. See who pulled out. Separately, Bruce Springsteen and other stars will headline a protest festival a month before the midterms. [AP] 

Several sticking points still remain on a deal between the U.S. and Iran, Vice President JD Vance said. U.S. officials previously said the framework, which would open the Strait of Hormuz and allow Iran to sell oil, was pending approval from Trump and Tehran. [BBC News]

Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux reportedly died by suicide at age 60. The Canadian player won titles with the Canadiens, Devils and Avalanche. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman remembered him as “one of the greatest big-game players.” [Yahoo Sports]

At just 14, Shrey Parikh is probably a better speller than you. The California teenager is the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion after a tense and record-breaking speed round. See the words he won on — and take a look at other final-round curveballs. [CNN/Yahoo News]

The Victor Wembanyama story: 28 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks and a very quiet swagger. The Spurs routed the Thunder 118-91 to tie the Western Conference finals, setting up a winner-take-all Game 7. Here’s what went down, nuns and all. [Yahoo Sports]

The Boys of Dungeon Lane is Paul McCartney’s first album in six years, inspired by the former Beatle’s childhood in postwar Liverpool. Read a review. [Variety]

Docuseries Rafa, now on Netflix, explores the end of Rafael Nadal’s stunning career in tennis. Making the film took a year of filming and another year of editing, said director Zachary Heinzerling. “There were no explicit restrictions," he said. [USA Today]

Listen up, horror fans! Backrooms, directed by 20-year-old YouTube phenomenon Kane Parsons, is now in theaters. The A24 movie follows therapist Dr. Mary Kline as her patient leads her into an alternate dimension. See what the critics said. [Hollywood Reporter]

In a heavyweight National League showdown, the Dodgers host the Phillies at 7:15 p.m. ET on Apple TV. MLB has recently been rocked by suggestions of a salary cap. Here’s how it might work. [NY Post Sports]

It’s win or go home for Montreal in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final of the Stanley Cup, with Carolina holding a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Canadiens face the Hurricanes at 8 p.m. ET. [AP] 

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In 1942, Bing Crosby recorded "White Christmas," one of the most recognizable holiday songs of all time, in just 18 minutes. The song set a Guinness World Record for the bestselling physical single of all time. Can you guess how many copies it has sold? [Parade]

Sienna Jones, 18, a high school senior in Connecticut, has the world at her feet. In March, she was accepted into five Ivy League colleges: Harvard, Brown, Cornell, Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania. “I still am not fully comprehending the fact,” she said. See which one she picked. [People]

 To stop your garlic from sprouting, store it in a cool, dry place with airflow, and keep it away from these kinds of produce. [Simply Recipes]