5 things to know for May 26: Pope Leo on AI, Texas runoffs, Iran negotiations, New Orleans, Chemical tank scare
Publish Date: 2026-05-26 06:49:00
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The 79th Cannes Film Festival has officially wrapped after another glamorous collision of cinema and fashion on the French Riviera. While much of the focus remained on the films themselves, the red carpet also delivered striking looks ranging from timelessly elegant to delightfully quirky.
Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.
Pope Leo XIV is warning that control of artificial intelligence must not remain in the hands of “a few” while arguing that rapidly advancing technology is fueling world conflicts. He outlined his concerns on Monday — along with broader proposals aimed at protecting humanity — in the first major theological document of his pontificate. Read more.
WATCH: Why Pope Leo sees battle against AI as a holy matter
All eyes are on Texas today as Sen. John Cornyn fights to hold onto his seat in a high-stakes Republican primary against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who recently secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Trump’s intervention in the runoff comes as the president continues to wield his influence in Republican primaries nationwide. Read more.
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