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The man died in an explosion at the house after the property had been sold through Sacramento County’s tax-defaulted auction system.

Disgraced former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman, who rose to infamy for derailing the O.J. Simpson murder prosecution after it was revealed he had used the N-word, has died at age 74. A close friend told TMZ — which first reported the news — that Fuhrman died of an “aggressive form of cancer” May 12. Fuhrman...

A former Virginia elementary school administrator who was hit with a $10 million verdict after a teacher was shot by a student is now on trial for criminal child neglect charges.

Under the mutual defense pact, Pakistan may send as many as 80,000 troops to defend the Saudi Kingdom, which had been targeted by Iranian attacks during the height of the war in March.

BofA's Blanch Joins Goldman In Calling For $90 Brent This Year Amid "Pretty Large Deficit" Fears

Add Bank of America's commodities and derivatives research chief to the growing list of Wall Street strategists who see Brent crude sticking around $90 a barrel this year, as any near-term resolution to the Hormuz chokepoint crisis appears increasingly distant. The call follows Goldman's move several weeks ago to raise its year-end oil outlook to around $90.

BofA analyst Francisco Blanch joined Bloomberg Television's Surveillance earlier and warned, "We have a pretty large deficit that is running 14 million to 15 million barrels a day short, or 14% to 15% short of what we need to see for prices to stabilize and go down to $60 or $70 a barrel."

Francisco Blanch, head of commodities and derivatives research at Bank of America Securities, discusses the deficit in the global oil market and says the US will see potential “availability issues” during the summer driving season https://t.co/RK9C9kKKrn pic.twitter.com/IRs1wP51Fj

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) May 18, 2026

As of late Monday afternoon, Brent crude futures were trading above $112 as the reality of the weeks-long stalemate returned, indicating that the Trump team is not open to any concessions to Tehran.

Blanch's new outlook hinges on continued Hormuz disruption into next month. He noted that restoring tanker flows through the critical waterway is the optimal outcome but warned that the double blockade would lead to a gradual grind higher in prices, to $120 or $130 a barrel by the end of June or early July.

In the final days of April, Goldman analysts raised their fourth-quarter oil price outlook to $90 for Brent and $83 for West Texas Intermediate.

The chart below summarizes why their crude outlook for the fourth quarter is nearly $30 higher than it was before the Hormuz shock:

Frederic Lasserre, head of research at Gunvor, one of the world's largest oil traders, warned last week that "the tipping point is clearly June. This is the point at which something has to give."

JPMorgan analysts recently warned that the world is spiraling toward a catastrophic cliff-edge shortage of crude oil if the maritime chokepoint remains blocked for another 4 weeks.

Furthermore, Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc warned that a prolonged Hormuz closure is a "new wake-up call" that could seriously dent global trade.

For more context, former CIA operative and RBC commodities head Helima Croft told clients just days ago that she is "very skeptical of a June grand reopening or even that maritime traffic will return to February 27 levels for the foreseeable future."

All of this suggests that, with the latest AAA data showing the U.S. national average for unleaded 87 gasoline at $4.55 per gallon, higher prices could certainly arrive ahead of Memorial Day's driving season and may soon push prices toward the demand-destruction line of $5, unless a resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict comes very soon.

Tyler Durden Mon, 05/18/2026 - 17:20

Do three Drake albums mean three times the disses? The rapper surprised his fans with multiple releases at the same time, “Iceman,” “Habibti,” and “Maid of Honour.” Even though people were thrilled to hear his new music, some are debating if it’s too much to listen to. On the tracks, the “Degrassi” alum took his...

Do three Drake albums mean three times the disses? The rapper surprised his fans with multiple releases at the same time, “Iceman,” “Habibti,” and “Maid of Honour.” Even though people were thrilled to hear his new music, some are debating if it’s too much to listen to. On the tracks, the “Degrassi” alum took his...

It's golden like daylight.

It's golden like daylight.

“I got three best friends overnight," Alex Blum told The Post.

The Danish group explained why they're breaking up in a heartfelt message to fans.

The Danish group explained why they're breaking up in a heartfelt message to fans.

CAIR-San Diego and local community leaders also confirmed that at least one member of the mosque was killed. School children attending classes were inside during the attack.

Despite decades of research, right-handedness has remained a mystery until now.

Five Dead After San Diego Mosque Shooting

Updated: San Diego police responded Monday to reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the Clairemont area, where authorities say the threat was quickly neutralized but at least three people were killed five adults are reported dead, including the two suspected gunmen, reportedly 17 and 19 year old males - who appear to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

🚨 NOW: The children at the Islamic Center active shooting in San Diego were EVACUATED by armed police officers, and the threat is reportedly gone

The school is PreK-3

Terrifying. 🙏🏻

Thankfully, the location is NOT as crowded as it would've been on a Friday pic.twitter.com/e9PI6H1klt

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 18, 2026

Officers were called to the 7000 block of Eckstrom Avenue around 11:40 a.m. after reports of multiple shots fired at the center, which houses the county’s largest mosque and the Bright Horizon Academy school. A heavy law enforcement presence, including SWAT teams, converged on the scene within minutes as children and others were evacuated from the building. Aerial footage showed groups of young students walking hand-in-hand away from the site, surrounded by scores of police vehicles.

By early afternoon, police declared the threat “neutralized” and the scene contained. High-level law enforcement sources told local outlets that two suspects were found dead nearby from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The Council on American-Islamic Relations confirmed at least one fatality among the mosque community, bringing the reported death toll to three. Details on additional injuries remained limited as the investigation unfolded.

The Islamic Center, a prominent hub for prayer, education and community events in a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood, was not in the midst of formal prayers at the time of the shooting but was active with students and staff. CAIR officials condemned the violence, noting the fear it spread through the Muslim community and families with children at the attached school. “No one should ever fear for their safety while attending prayers or studying,” the group said in a statement.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said he was monitoring the situation closely and receiving updates from law enforcement. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office confirmed the governor had been briefed, with the state Office of Emergency Services coordinating support. A reunification site was set up for families, and neighbors in the immediate area were initially told to shelter in place.

US police have responded to a shooting at a mosque in California, with officials saying the threat had been ‘neutralised.’

The area around the Islamic Centre of San Diego was locked down, after witnesses said they heard dozens of shots fired. pic.twitter.com/5T44LULrCL

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 18, 2026

As of late Monday afternoon, police had not released the identities of the victims or suspects, nor any information on a possible motive. Homicide investigators remained on scene, and a media staging area was established nearby. The white-domed mosque sits amid homes, apartments and nearby Middle Eastern businesses, in a part of Clairemont Mesa that saw an otherwise ordinary Monday morning turn into a scene of chaos and loss.

This remains a developing story. Authorities urged the public to rely on official updates from the San Diego Police Department as more information becomes available.

Tyler Durden Mon, 05/18/2026 - 17:05

The pilot, who was not injured, didn't notice the damage until the plane landed safely at Hibbing Airport.

See the dazzling looks at the glitzy gala.

See the dazzling looks at the glitzy gala.

The supermodel and the "Euphoria" star have been romantically linked since Coachella.

California Republicans Gain Early Voting Edge In June Primary

Via American Greatness,

California Republicans are showing unexpected momentum heading into the state’s June 2 primary election, posting stronger early voting numbers while Democrats remain divided across several high-profile races.

More than 900,000 ballots have already been returned in California’s all-mail primary system, according to data compiled by Political Data Intelligence. The early numbers indicate Republicans are outperforming expectations in a state long dominated by Democrats.

As of May 15, Republican turnout stood at 6 percent statewide, compared to 4 percent for Democrats. Despite Democrats maintaining nearly a two-to-one voter registration advantage, Republicans are keeping pace in overall ballot returns.

Of the ballots cast so far, registered Democrats account for roughly 371,000 votes, while Republicans have submitted nearly 335,000 ballots. Another 200,000 ballots came from independents and voters without party affiliation.

California Early Voting Now vs at this point in 2022

At this point in 2022:
🔵 54%
🔴 26%
🟡 20%

(719k Voted)

Now:
🔵 41% (-13)
🔴 37% (+11)
🟡 22% (+2)

(906K Voted) https://t.co/dI1IfKRDjB pic.twitter.com/FRGT6nYz2E

— OSZ (@OpenSourceZone) May 16, 2026

 

Compared to this stage of the 2022 midterm cycle, Republican participation has surged sharply. Early vote share for Republicans has increased by 11 percentage points, while Democratic share has fallen significantly.

The trend is particularly noticeable in key Southern California counties.

In Orange County, Republicans currently hold an advantage of more than 10,000 ballots returned, despite the county’s increasingly competitive political landscape in recent years.

In San Diego County, Republicans have posted an 11 percent turnout rate, nearly double the Democratic rate of 6 percent, and currently make up a majority of ballots returned.

Even in heavily Democratic Los Angeles County, Republicans are outperforming Democrats in turnout percentage, with Republicans at 4 percent compared to just 2 percent for Democrats, though Democrats still maintain a raw numerical advantage because of their larger voter base.

Political observers say the numbers may reflect renewed Republican enthusiasm and a return to traditional GOP early voting habits after years in which many Republican voters were skeptical of mail-in voting.

“Republicans are potentially returning their ballots at a pre-2020 rate, before [President Donald] Trump and other leaders discouraged it,” PDI Vice President Paul Mitchell told the New York Post. “It’s kind of typical of a low-turnout election that these are the people that always vote in every election.”

The early turnout surge comes as Democrats remain fractured in a crowded gubernatorial primary field. Xavier Becerra currently leads the Democratic field, which also includes billionaire Tom Steyer, former Rep. Katie Porter, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

On the Republican side, voters are choosing between former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco.

California’s “jungle primary” system advances the top two vote-getters to the November general election regardless of party affiliation.

Tyler Durden Mon, 05/18/2026 - 17:00