Josef Newgarden's 2026 Rebound Heads To Pivotal Indy 500

Josef Newgarden says he’s rejuvenated and optimistic after a tough 2025, feeling “the light at the end of the tunnel.”
The two-time Indy 500 winner (2023–24) was fastest in final practice but will start Sunday’s race from 23rd — a potential comeback storyline.
He praises new Penske leadership/strategist Jonathan Diuguid and teammates, saying he loves being part of the organization as they regain form.

Sports Automotive

May 23, 2026 at 5:10 PM

The Busch family said a medical evaluation found severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, causing rapid complications that led to his sudden death.
At Charlotte, teams held quiet tributes — Busch’s car was unloaded first, Richard Childress Racing renumbered the car from No. 8 to No. 33 and will reserve No. 8 for his 11‑year‑old son Brexton — with tributes planned throughout the Coca‑Cola 600 weekend.
Competitors praised his impact and records (234 national series wins, 63 Cup wins); rivals like Brad Keselowski and Joe Gibbs shared memories and vowed to honor him on the track.

Sports Family and Relationships

May 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM

Brewers down the Dodgers 5-1 — William Contreras launched a three-run homer, the bullpen shut down L.A., and Milwaukee has won 12 of 14 to lead the NL Central.
Rays rally past the Yankees 4-2 — Gerrit Cole threw six scoreless in his return, but Tampa Bay erupted in the 8th and is unbeaten (4-0) vs. New York this year.
Juan Soto is on a tear — six homers and 11 RBIs in his last 11 games, though the Mets still lost 2-1 to Miami.

Sports

May 23, 2026 at 4:28 PM

Iran, the United States and mediator Pakistan say talks have made encouraging progress toward ending the nearly three‑month war, with Pakistani officials meeting top Iranian leaders in Tehran.
U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, say there may be an announcement in the coming days, though both sides still stress core demands (U.S.: no nukes, open Straits; Iran: end attacks and lift shipping restrictions).
The conflict has closed much of the Strait of Hormuz and shaken global energy markets, so a deal could quickly ease shipping and fuel‑price concerns.

War and Conflicts Business and Finance

May 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM

Tens of thousands marched through Madrid in a "March for Dignity" calling for PM Pedro Sánchez's resignation, with organizers saying 80,000 and officials around 40,000.
Clashes briefly turned violent near Sánchez's residence, leaving at least seven police injured and three people arrested after a small group tried to break through barriers.
The protest was driven by a series of corruption probes — including an investigation into former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and earlier inquiries touching Sánchez's family — and drew leaders from the opposition PP and Vox.

Politics

May 23, 2026 at 1:42 PM