# U.S. Troops Threatened, SoCal Chemical Crisis & Pope's AI Warning - Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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Podcast: [The NewsWorthy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-newsworthy-503325)
Published: 2026-05-26T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

The news to know for Tuesday, May 26, 2026! What to know about new U.S. strikes on Iran, even as officials say they're closing in on a deal to end the war. Also, we'll tell you where Ebola screenings in the U.S. will begin as a worsening epidemic overseas raises questions ahead of the World Cup. And powerful storms could impact the country all week. Plus, the issue Pope Leo is making a defining focus of his time as Pope, Stephen Colbert's surprise return to public TV, and the history-making finish at the greatest spectacle in racing. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

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