Industrial Disaster: Washington state crews resumed the search for nine people after a Nippon Dynawave Packaging paper mill tank rupture, with officials now saying there’s no hope of finding more survivors; the likely death toll rose to 11 as “white liquor” contamination entered the Columbia River. Public Safety: Michigan is urging drivers to slow down and move over after two road workers were killed on US-127 near Holt Road while patching potholes. Law Enforcement: Houston police executed search warrants in a West Houston illegal gambling probe, using SWAT at the Lucky J Social Club; 4–5 people were taken into custody and investigators are checking for gambling ties. Defense Funding: The Navy warned Congress that costs tied to “Operation Epic Fury” could force training, recruitment, and readiness cuts by July without supplemental money. Weather: A late-May/early-June forecast is calling for winter-like snow in parts of northern New England as an “Omega Block” pattern shifts storms and cold air. Politics (2028): Iowa Democrats asked the DNC to let the state lead again in the presidential nominating calendar, proposing changes to caucus rules and tabulation. Sports & Culture: South Bend Cubs extended their win streak to seven; and Los Angeles’ Lisson Gallery opened Liu Xiaodong’s first LA solo show.