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NEED TO KNOW
Singapore Airlines turbulence turns deadly
One person died and dozens more were injured due to severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight yesterday, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Bangkok.
What happened: The plane was traveling from London to Singapore when it dropped 6,000 feet in three minutes. “Every single cabin crew person I saw was injured in some way or another,” one passenger said. [AP]
Turbulence risks: A 2023 study found that climate change has contributed to a 55% increase in severe turbulence over the past four decades and predicted the trend would continue. [CNN]
Staying safe: The risk of being injured by turbulence is low, but experts recommend wearing a seatbelt at all times and limiting movement around the cabin. [Yahoo Life]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
⚖️ Trump’s defense rests
Donald Trump’s defense team rested its case in his hush money trial without calling the former president to the stand. Closing arguments are set to begin next week. [Yahoo News]
➡️ Midwest tornadoes
Multiple people died in Iowa after severe storms and tornadoes swept through the Midwest, leaving nearly 200,000 people without power. The storms are expected to move East today. [CNN]
🌍 Palestinian statehood
Spain, Norway and Ireland announced they would recognize a Palestine state starting May 28. The move prompted Israel to recall its ambassadors to the three countries. [Reuters]
💰 Best U.S. cities
Naples, Fla., was ranked the best U.S. city to live due to its low unemployment rate and overall quality of life. Boise, Ida., and Colorado Springs, Col., came in second and third on the list. [CBS News]
📺 ‘The Voice’ winner
The Voice crowned a winner for Season 25. The live finale included cameos from past hosts and guest performances by the Black Keys, Jelly Roll and Kate Hudson. [Entertainment Weekly]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
🎤 The Masked Singer season finale airs at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. Here’s who’s still in the competition. [Entertainment Weekly]
📺 The three-hour Survivor Season 46 finale airs at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. [USA Today]
🏒 In the NHL playoffs, the Panthers and the Rangers play at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. [SNY]
🏀 In the NBA playoffs, the Mavericks and the Timberwolves play at 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT. [Yahoo Sports]
✨ And don’t forget to play the Crossword and read your daily horoscope: Aries | Taurus | Gemini | Cancer | Leo | Virgo | Libra | Scorpio | Sagittarius | Capricorn | Aquarius | Pisces.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1992, Johnny Carson hosted NBC’s Tonight Show for the final time after sitting at the desk for nearly 30 years. Jay Leno took over as host three days later. [AP]
3 QUESTIONS
...about the NBA conference finals
The NBA conference finals kicked off last night. I talked to Dan Devine, a seasoned NBA reporter, about what to look for during the next several games.
Lily: Refresh me: What exactly is this round of the playoffs?
Dan: The conference finals are the NBA's Final Four. The two teams that win the Eastern and Western Conference finals play for the championship.
Lily: What excites you most about these conference matchups?
Dan: In the East, I wonder if the Pacers, whose offense overwhelmed the injury-stricken Bucks and Knicks, can make the top-seeded Celtics sweat. In the West, the Wolves and Mavericks have elite defenses backstopping All-NBA playmakers. It’ll be war.
Lily: Best moment of the playoffs so far this year?
Dan: Donte DiVincenzo's game-winning 3-pointer in Game 2 of Knicks vs. 76ers. The MSG crowd went so nuts that I could literally feel the floor beneath my feet shaking.
Excited about the NBA conference finals? Here’s a full report.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Former Miss Nevada Elizabeth Hunterton was able to track down her biological mother after being abandoned at an airport as a newborn in 1980. The pair are now planning to meet in person. “We’re closing a loop here or maybe opening another one,” she said. [People]
Have a wonderful day. See you tomorrow!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Want to add more protein to your diet? Consider stocking Greek yogurt in your fridge. [EatingWell]
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