USA TODAY is reporting that Memorial Day observances across the eastern half of the United States are expected to contend with showers and thunderstorms, while the western U.S. will remain mostly dry and hot. The National Weather Service indicated a risk of showers and thunderstorms for much of the Central and Southeastern U.S. on Memorial Day. It said most national retailers, grocery stores, and restaurant chains will be open, but banks and post offices will be closed. President Donald Trump is scheduled to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery as part of the holiday's annual observance.
The outlet also reported that Donald Trump lowered expectations for an Iran peace deal and that Jaxson Dart was criticized for introducing Trump at a rally.
In other news, USA TODAY said NASCAR legend Kyle Busch's cause of death was severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, leading to rapid complications. The Coca-Cola 600 remembered Busch. California emergency officials are racing to prevent a chemical tank explosion, with a specialized team examining the tank and a potential change in strategy to resolve the "unprecedented situation."
The newspaper highlighted a Texas GOP Senate runoff this week where four-term Sen. John Cornyn faces Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Northwestern University's women's lacrosse team won the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship 14-11 against the North Carolina Tar Heels, becoming the only team to defeat the ACC powerhouse this season.
USA TODAY also reported that Pope Leo urged governments to slow down and closely regulate artificial intelligence development, warning of a path toward unending war, and issued a slavery apology. In South Carolina, 19 people sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a stampede at a bike festival. President Trump commented that his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding to Bettina Anderson is "not good timing."