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1. Keir Starmer's party lost big in U.K. local elections. Here's what comes next.

   U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party suffered major losses in local elections held across Britain last week. So far, Starmer has rejected calls for his resignation.

2. Temple Israel rebuilds after terror attack

   Two months ago, a gunman drove through the preschool at Temple Israel, the largest synagogue in Michigan. Every child and teacher survived, but the community is still displaced and navigating the trauma of the attack. 

3. Happy Mother's Day to the kindest mom. P.S. Your kindness annoyed me when I was a kid

   She and her siblings had to make tea for and share food with every visitor. That did not make her happy. Today she has a different perspective. So she finally asked her mom: What made you so kind?

4. Of course we look for ourselves in art — but if we stop there, we're missing out

   As I watched the new series, I only cared about Piggy — the thoughtful, smart kid stranded on an island with other boys. That made me think about what we look for in art.

5. How a pill approved 25 years ago transformed cancer treatment

   When the Food and Drug Administration approved Gleevec to treat a form of leukemia in 2001, it ushered in a new era in cancer care.

6. Cape Verde: Tiny nation, massive World Cup dream

   In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch.

7. Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast

   A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said.

8. Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability

   Ohio voters headed to the polls last week for primary elections, and in competitive districts like the one where Toledo is primarily located, the message was clear: affordability is a top priority.

9. Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale

   The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.

10. 'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season

    Brian Fennessy, new head of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, says his agency is 'trying to bring on additional aircraft and bring them on early,' and dismisses criticism of prevention methods.