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Trump blames his &x27;love for the United States of America&x27; for stopping him from attending Don Jr&x27;s wedding Fernando AlbaFri, May 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC 247 Donald Trump is skipping his son's wedding Credit:AFP via Getty Images Donald Trump on Friday said he has decided to skip out on his son&x27;s wedding, saying his "love for the United States of America" is keeping him in Washington. Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are expected to hold a small, private wedding ceremony for close family. The ceremony will reportedly be held in the Bahamas, according to CNN.

Trump blames his 'love for the United States of America' for stopping him from attending Don Jr's wedding

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Donald Trump on Friday said he has decided to skip out on his son's wedding, saying his "love for the United States of America" is keeping him in Washington.

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are expected to hold a small, private wedding ceremony for close family. The ceremony will reportedly be held in the Bahamas, according to CNN.

"While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

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"I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time. Congratulations to Don and Bettina!" he continued.

Trump and Anderson announced their engagement during a White House holiday party in December -Credit:Getty Images

After he made the post announcing he would not attend, Turmp jetted off for Upstate New York to stump for Rep. Mike Lawler as he runs for reelection in a high stakes Congressional race for Republicans. NY-17, which covers the lower Hudson Valley, is pivotal for the GOP if the party is to retain its slim majority in the House.

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Jr.'s wedding "not good timing" for Trump

Trump previously said he would try to make his eldest son's wedding but added that "it is not good timing for me."

“He’d like me to go, but it’s going to be just a small little private affair, and I’m going to try and make it,” Trump told reporters. "I’m in the midst — I said, you know, this is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran and other things. That’s one I can’t win on.”

The president said he'd be attacked by the media regardless of what decision he made.

“That’s one I can’t win on. If I do attend, I get killed. If I don’t attend, I get killed,” he said.

Trump Jr.'s siblings are expected to attend the ceremony.

The wedding will mark Trump Jr.’s second marriage. He was previously married to Vanessa Trump for 12 years before their divorce in 2018. Vanessa Trump is now dating Tiger Woods.

He was also previously engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is now the U.S. ambassador to Greece and the ex-wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, from 2020 to 2024.

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New Photo - What to know about Kyle Busch's death at 41

What to know about Kyle Busch&x27;s death at 41 STEVE REED Fri, May 22, 2026 at 1:29 AM UTC 165 1 / 0Obit NASCAR Kyle Busch Auto RacingFILE Kyle Busch waits for the start of a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41, three days before he was set to run the CocaCola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Here is what to know: How did Kyle Busch die? At this point, the cause of death has not been released and details remain limited.

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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41, three days before he was set to run the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Here is what to know:

How did Kyle Busch die?

At this point, the cause of death has not been released and details remain limited.

What is known is that Busch was testing in the Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord on Wednesday when he became unresponsive and was transported to a hospital in Charlotte, several people familiar with the situation told The on condition of anonymity because details have not been disclosed by Busch’s team or family.

Had Kyle Busch been ill?

Busch was thought to have had a sinus cold While racing May 10 at Watkins Glen, Busch radioed his team requesting a “shot” from a doctor after he finished. Per the TV broadcast, Busch had been struggling with a sinus cold that was exacerbated by the intense G-forces and elevation changes at the New York road course.

It's unclear if that issue had something to do with his death.

Busch did race last weekend and won the Trucks Series race at Dover and finished 17th in the NASCAR All-Star race. That would be his final race.

How good was Kyle Busch?

Busch won 234 races across NASCAR's three national series — more than any driver in history. He won Cup season championships in 2015 and 2019 for Joe Gibbs Racing.

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His first championship was particularly impressive. Busch missed the first 11 Cup races of the 2015 season after injuring his foot following a crash in the O'Reilly Auto Parts series opener in Daytona, but came back to win five races to qualify for the playoffs before capturing the title at Homestead.

Will the Coca-Cola 600 be postponed or canceled?

No. NASCAR officials confirmed that the 400-lap race will continue on as planned Sunday night at the 1 1/2-mile track at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Earlier in the day, RCR had announced that Austin Hill would replace Busch in the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

Does CMS plan to honor Kyle Busch?

Yes, CMS officials said they plan to honor Busch “in some way” this weekend at the Coca-Cola 600, but details were still being ironed out.

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AP freelance writer and former AP auto racing writer Jenna Fryer in Indianapolis contributed to this report.

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Why NASCAR will race this weekend in wake of Kyle Busch&x27;s sudden death Jay BusbeeFri, May 22, 2026 at 9:55 PM UTC 0 Kyle Busch was one of the titans of modernday NASCAR and one of the finest drivers in the sport’s history. His death Thursday was sudden and shocking, coming just days before one of NASCAR’s crown jewel races, the CocaCola 600. Given Busch’s stature, it’s reasonable to ask whether the race, scheduled for Sunday night, should be postponed to allow time for the sport to grieve.

Why NASCAR will race this weekend in wake of Kyle Busch's sudden death

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Kyle Busch was one of the titans of modern-day NASCAR and one of the finest drivers in the sport’s history. His death Thursday was sudden and shocking, coming just days before one of NASCAR’s crown jewel races, the Coca-Cola 600.

Given Busch’s stature, it’s reasonable to ask whether the race, scheduled for Sunday night, should be postponed to allow time for the sport to grieve. But that’s simply not how NASCAR handles these matters — and, more to the point, not how any driver would want to be honored.

NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell spoke to the media late Friday afternoon, and he began by describing Busch as “an American badass behind the wheel.” He gave a personal resonance to Busch’s death when he characterized NASCAR as a weekly “family reunion.” And he quickly dispelled any thought about postponing or canceling the Coca-Cola 600 because of Busch’s death.

“What minimal conversations did take place between (Richard Childress Racing), ourselves, family, it was, Kyle Busch would probably be pretty pissed off if we didn't race,” O’Donnell said. “So we're going to honor his memory and make sure people know what he was all about.”

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Putting aside the logistical concerns of postponing a massive event with just 48 hours notice, NASCAR doesn’t cancel races because of drivers’ deaths, simply because that’s not the racer’s credo. It’s a holdover from the days when death on the track was far more common than today; you don’t slow down for death, no matter who it is. You just keep racing.

When Dale Earnhardt died in 2001 on the final lap of the Daytona 500, a tearful sport gathered the very next week at Rockingham to race. Rookie Kevin Harvick, driving Earnhardt’s car with the No. 29 in place of Earnhardt’s famous No. 3, finished 14th. Two weeks after that, Harvick won in Atlanta, and held up three fingers as he circled the track in celebration.

Austin Hill, who’s never driven more than five Cup-level races in a season and has only one top-10 to his name, has the unenviable task of taking over for Busch. Hill will drive the No. 33; Richard Childress Racing has already indicated it will reserve Busch’s No. 8 until his son Brexton is ready to take it. Other honors throughout the weekend, both at the Coca-Cola 600 and the Indy 500, will pay tribute to Kyle Busch.

“The family reunions week to week are just not going to be the same without him,” O’Donnell said, “but we're going to do our damn best to continue his legacy and support his family.”

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What are the lowest scores in PGA Tour history? Tim Schmitt, Golfweek Fri, May 22, 2026 at 10:07 PM UTC 0 Jim Furyk’s place in the game’s lore was sealed in the summer of 2016, when he authored one of the most remarkable rounds the PGA Tour has ever seen — a 12‑under 58 at the Travelers Championship. In a sport that had long treated 59 as an almost mythical barrier, Furyk didn’t just break it; he blew past it, becoming the first to venture into even rarer territory and earning a fitting distinction as golf’s “Mr. 58.” The performance carried added weight given what had come before.

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Jim Furyk’s place in the game’s lore was sealed in the summer of 2016, when he authored one of the most remarkable rounds the PGA Tour has ever seen — a 12‑under 58 at the Travelers Championship. In a sport that had long treated 59 as an almost mythical barrier, Furyk didn’t just break it; he blew past it, becoming the first to venture into even rarer territory and earning a fitting distinction as golf’s “Mr. 58.”

The performance carried added weight given what had come before. Only six players had ever posted a 59 on Tour at that point — a club Furyk had already joined with a second‑round 59 at the 2013 BMW Championship. With that earlier feat and his record‑setting 58, Furyk became the first player in PGA Tour history to record multiple sub‑60 rounds, a dual achievement that stands as one of the sport’s most enduring benchmarks of scoring brilliance.

Jim Furyk celebrates after shooting a record-setting 58 during the final round of the Travelers Championship at TCP River Highlands on August 7, 2016.

There are a total of 14 rounds of 59 in the history of the PGA Tour, with the first coming when Al Geiberger turned the trick in 1977 at the Memphis Classic.

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The most recent player to do so was Jake Knapp at the 2025 Cognizant Classic.

PGA Tour sub‑60 rounds (all‑time)

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Player

Year

Event

58

Jim Furyk

2016

Travelers Championship

59

Al Geiberger

1977

Memphis Classic

59

Chip Beck

1991

Las Vegas Invitational

59

David Duval

1999

Bob Hope Chrysler Classic

59

Paul Goydos

2010

John Deere Classic

59

Stuart Appleby

2010

Greenbrier Classic

59

Jim Furyk

2013

BMW Championship

59

Justin Thomas

2017

Sony Open

59

Adam Hadwin

2017

CareerBuilder Challenge

59

Brandt Snedeker

2018

Wyndham Championship

59

Kevin Chappell

2019

Military Tribute at the Greenbrier

59

Scottie Scheffler

2020

The Northern Trust

59

Cameron Young

2024

Travelers Championship

59

Hayden Springer

2024

John Deere Classic

59

Jake Knapp

2025

Cognizant Classic

The lowest score in any event sanctioned by the PGA Tour came from Cristobal Del Solar who shot a 57 in the first round of the 2024 Astara Golf Championship at Country Club

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New Photo - 'Scary Movie' teases bong-shaped popcorn bucket. But is it real?

&x27;Scary Movie&x27; teases bongshaped popcorn bucket. But is it real? Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati EnquirerFri, May 22, 2026 at 7:19 PM UTC 0 The Wayans Brothers and other original "Scary Movie" cast members are returning to the big screen for a new horrorcomedy flick. The sixth installment in the "Scary Movie" film franchise will debut in theaters nationwide in June. To celebrate the new film, the official Instagram for "Scary Movie" released a video and promotional images of a special paraphernaliashaped popcorn bucket on May 21.

'Scary Movie' teases bong-shaped popcorn bucket. But is it real?

Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati EnquirerFri, May 22, 2026 at 7:19 PM UTC

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The Wayans Brothers and other original "Scary Movie" cast members are returning to the big screen for a new horror-comedy flick.

The sixth installment in the "Scary Movie" film franchise will debut in theaters nationwide in June.

To celebrate the new film, the official Instagram for "Scary Movie" released a video and promotional images of a special paraphernalia-shaped popcorn bucket on May 21. But are the popcorn buckets real or is it just a gag?

Here's what to know about the "Scary Movie" popcorn buckets.

Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall, and Shawn Wayans in "Scary Movie," which will be released on June 5, 2026. Shawn Wayans hasn't been in a "Scary Movie" movie since "Scary Movie 2," released in 2001.What to know about the 'Scary Movie' popcorn buckets

The official "Scary Movie" Instagram account posted images and a video on May 21 of a "popcorn bucket," resembling a clear bong filled to the brim with popcorn, per the Arizona Republic.

However, it is unclear whether the popcorn buckets are real or if it's just a marketing tactic, the site adds. As of Friday, May 22, there are no "Scary Movie" popcorn buckets available for purchase on AMC, Regal or Cinemark websites.

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When does 'Scary Movie' come out?

"Scary Movie" will be released in theaters nationwide on Friday, June 5.

'Scary Movie' 2026 run time

The run time for "Scary Movie" is one hour and 35 minutes, per IMDb.

Anna Faris reprises her role as Cindy – and spoofs Jamie Lee Curtis' recent "Halloween" films – in the new "Scary Movie."What is 'Scary Movie' about?

According to USA TODAY, the upcoming "Scary Movie" tackles political correctness and woke culture while parodying popular horror films such as “Friday the 13th,” “M3GAN,” “Scream,” “Terrifier,” and “Smile” and the Oscar-winning Ryan Coogler film “Sinners.”

Olivia Rose Keegan Cameron Scott Roberts, and Savannah Lee Nassif in a "Sinners" parody scene. The scene will be featured in "Scary Movie," which comes out in June 2026.'Scary Movie' 2026 cast

The film features multiple franchise veterans and new actors, including:

Marlon Wayans as Shorty Meeks.

Regina Hall as Brenda.

Anna Faris as Cindy Campbell.

Shawn Wayans as Ray Wilkins.

Lochlyn Munro as Greg.

Jon Abrahams as Bobby Prinze.

Dave Sheridan as Doofy Gilmore.

Cheri Oteri as Gail Hailstorm.

Felissa Rose.

Kim Wayans.

Sydney Park.

Kai Cenat.

Marlon Wayans plays Shorty Meeks in "Scary Movie." The film will be released on June 5, 2026.'Scary Movie' trailer

Contributing: Meredith G. White, Arizona Republic.

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The breakout Netflix hit show about East Texas socialites premieres its second season in September. The Hunting Wives star Dermot Mulroney says season 3 is already in the works The breakout Netflix hit show about East Texas socialites premieres its second season in September. By Sharareh Drury May 22, 2026 1:56 p.m. ET Leave a Comment :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/dermot200b3f76145074fbc9b9f03f9a1fb39bc.jpg) Malin Akerman and Dermot Mulroney in 'The Hunting Wives'. Credit: The Hunting Wives star Dermot Mulroney has teased a third season of the steamy Netflix series.

The breakout Netflix hit show about East Texas socialites premieres its second season in September.

The Hunting Wives star Dermot Mulroney says season 3 is already in the works

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- *The Hunting Wives *star Dermot Mulroney has teased a third season of the steamy Netflix series.

- During a podcast interview, Mulroney said filming for season 3 will begin this fall.

- Mulroney stars alongside Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow in the series that digs into the scandals and mysteries among a group of East Texas socialites.**

While fans of *The Hunting Wives** *wait for its highly anticipated second season, which is set to premiere in September, Dermot Mulroney has teased that that won't be where the series ends.

While on the *The Tangle With Kyle Ridley** *podcast on Wednesday, Mulroney revealed that the breakout Netflix show about East Texas socialites with plenty of secrets is already gearing up for a third season.

"Season three is in prep," Mulroney shared on the podcast. "I think they got writers in the room, and they're cooking up a third season already."

Mulroney added that filming for season 3 of the steamy and suspenseful thriller series, which is based on May Cobb's bestselling novel of the same name, should begin this fall.

Netflix told ** that the series has not been renewed for a third season "at this time."

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Dermot Mulroney as Jed Banks in 'The Hunting Wives'.

"So that's great news for all the fans of *The Hunting Wives*. Just stay tuned," Mulroney added.

*The Hunting Wives* cast is led by Malin Akerman, who plays Margo Banks, the wife of Republican politician Jed Banks, a wealthy Texas oil tycoon and gubernatorial candidate played by Mulroney. Margo forms an intense bond with Sophie (Brittany Snow), a Boston transplant interested in climbing the region's social ladder and being accepted into the Hunting Wives, an elite clique. As the two grow close, things get complicated after the murder of a local teenager, Abby (Madison Wolfe).

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As far as what audiences can expect for season 2, Mulroney said that when it comes to his character, things "just get worse and worse."

"I argue that the first season was based on May Cobb's wonderful novel, that was, you know, murder-mystery and backstabbing, [a] raunchy thing," Mulroney said. "The second season is not chained to a novel, and they go off... off of the chain. So stay tuned. Well worth the binge watch."

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Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow on 'The Hunting Wives'.

*The Hunting Wives* premiered on July 21, 2025, and quickly dominated Netflix's streaming charts while engrossing audiences with its mix of sexy scandal and mystery.

Last September, Snow and Akerman shared that the series would be back for a second season in a FaceTime-style video posted to social media.

A teary-eyed and emotionally distraught Snow told Akerman she'd "give anything to see" her, and Akerman responded with a smile, teasing, "I have a feeling we’re going to see each other real soon. Actually, I *know *we’re going to see each other really soon."

With the first season ending on a shocking cliffhanger, and no premiere date for season 2 officially announced by Netflix yet, fans will just have to hold on a little longer before learning what's next for Margo, Sophie, and the rest of the Hunting Wives crew.

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New Photo - California’s housing market is so out of control that even a small, burned-out home goes for $1 million

California’s housing market is so out of control that even a small, burnedout home goes for $1 million Bruce GoldingThu, May 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM UTC 0 This burned out house in Torrance, California, sold for $1 million on May 11, 2026. As of March, the median price of a "midtier" home in California was $775,000, more than twice the comparable national average of $366,000 (Rhett Winchell) California&x27;s housing crisis has gotten so bad that even a burnedout house on a busy corner in metropolitan Los Angeles is now worth $1 million.

California’s housing market is so out of control that even a small, burned-out home goes for $1 million

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This burned out house in Torrance, California, sold for $1 million on May 11, 2026. As of March, the median price of a "mid-tier" home in California was $775,000, more than twice the comparable national average of $366,000 (Rhett Winchell)

California's housing crisis has gotten so bad that even a burned-out house on a busy corner in metropolitan Los Angeles is now worth $1 million.

The boarded-up, three-bedroom, two-bath home in Torrance sold for the eye-popping amount last week, according to multiple real estate websites. That's despite it being clearly unlivable, with fire damage that includes a gaping hole in the roof.

"It's a nice part of Torrance," said NDA Real Estate chief financial officer Rhett Winchell, who handled an earlier auction of the burned-out house last year. "We had a tremendous amount of interest in the property."

In the latest sale, the 1,140-square-foot, ranch-style house went for 2 percent above list price, according to Homes.com.

The stunning transaction appears emblematic of what the California Legislative Analyst's Office calls a "serious housing shortage" that has resulted in costs "rising rapidly for decades."

This burned out house in Torrance, California, sold for $1 million on May 11, 2026. As of March, the median price of a "mid-tier" home in California was $775,000, more than twice the comparable national average of $366,000 (Rhett Winchell)

As of March, the median price of a "mid-tier" home in California was $775,000, more than twice the comparable national average of $366,000, according to the latest figures compiled by the LAO.

The burned-out house in Torrance has been vacant since a blaze broke out inside around 4 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2024, according to a Tuesday report in the Los Angeles Times.

The place was reportedly "dangerously cluttered" and the fire apparently started when a heating grate in the floor ignited something, forcing an older man who was the only person inside to escape through an open window.

The man survived the incident but later died and his house was sold at a probate auction last year, when the high bid was $980,000, according to the NDA Auctions website.

The auction winner, who reportedly paid a total $1.08 million, resold the house on May 11.

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The seller’s agent didn’t respond to an inquiry from The Independent and the buyer’s agent declined to identify his client or say what they planned to do with the property,

But Winchell, who handled last year's auction, said that the house "sold for the land value" and that the price wasn't unusual for the area, where comparable homes in "move-in condition" regularly fetch $1.5 million.

The house is clearly unlivable, with a gaping hole in the roof (Rhett Winchell)

Outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and potential 2028 presidential candidate, has signed a series of bills aimed at increasing California's housing stock, including several that led to a surge in construction of so-called accessory dwelling units on residential properties that already have a single or multifamily house.

Estimates of California’s housing shortage vary wildly but their midpoint suggests the Golden State needs an additional 2.2 million housing units — 14.9 percent of the current supply — to meet demand, according to research by the American Enterprise Institute.

Eric McGhee, policy director and senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, said that the laws covering accessory dwelling units were "probably the best of the reforms" and that work on them now accounted for about 20 percent of residential construction in the state.

But it's unclear if they're "really helping the housing supply," McGhee said.

Outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a series of bills aimed at increasing California's housing stock (AP)

"We don't know what those are actually being used for," he said, adding that possibilities included home offices, man caves and short-term vacation rentals.

McGhee blamed California's housing shortage on backlash to its post-World War II housing boom, with local governments imposing restrictions on new development "in the name of environmentalism or preserving a livable community."

"It enabled equilibrium for particular communities, but not the state as a whole," he said.

McGhee said the ideal solution involved making housing construction easier, faster and cheaper, both by easing the permitting process and encouraging the use of "modular, factory-based" methods of building homes.

"This is a long-term problem we've created and it's going take a lot of time to dig our way out of it," he said.

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