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Good morning. Today is May 19th, 2026. You are listening to the BTW Daily News, your concise morning briefing on the stories shaping our world. Starting with our top stories in politics and law. A tragedy has struck San Diego, where a mass shooting at the Islamic Center has left three men and two suspects dead. Authorities are currently investigating the attack as a hate crime. Meanwhile, in Washington, the Trump administration has announced a nearly 1.8 billion dollar Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by the previous administration. Turning to world news, the World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a global health emergency, with over 130 deaths reported. In other international tensions, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has warned of a potential bloodbath if the U.S. takes military action, following reports that Cuba has acquired hundreds of drones from Russia and Iran. Moving over to business and technology, the corporate world is buzzing about NextEra Energy’s plan to acquire Dominion Energy for 67 billion dollars, creating the largest regulated utility in the world. In the tech sector, Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against OpenAI, as a jury ruled his claims were filed too late, clearing the path for a potential IPO. And looking ahead to today, the tech community is gearing up for Google I/O 2026, with high expectations for the launch of new Android XR smart glasses. In sports, it was a historic day for golf as Aaron Rai won the 2026 PGA Championship, becoming the first English-born champion in over a century. Over on the hardwood, the San Antonio Spurs have surged into the Western Conference Finals after a thrilling double-overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by a massive performance from Victor Wembanyama. Finally, for something a bit lighter to start your day. Fans of the classics can look forward to a new twist on a favorite, as Tubi is launching an anime series called Yokoso Scooby-Doo! The show will take Scooby and Shaggy to Japan to encounter mythical monsters, with Matthew Lillard and Frank Welker returning to their iconic voice roles. That's the latest from the BTW Daily News. We appreciate you starting your morning with us. Have a wonderful day, and we'll see you tomorrow.