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NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41: ‘Sudden and tragic’

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, according to a statement Thursday from his family, his racing team and NASCAR.

“On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch,” the statement said.

Earlier Thursday, his family said that Busch was hospitalized and undergoing treatment due to a “severe illness,” and that he would not be competing this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The statement on his death hailed Busch as a once-in-a-generation talent.

“He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans,” the statement said.

His family did not provide details on his illness or cause of death.

“His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation,'” the joint statement said.

“NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon,” it continued.

Busch raced full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Spire Motorsports.

He won the NASCAR Cup Series twice — in 2015 and 2019 — and set records in national series wins. His two-decade career included 234 victories among all three NASCAR national series.

Following his last win — a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 15 — a reporter asked Busch why these moments never get old after so many victories.

“Because you never know when the last one is,” Busch responded.

He is also survived by his wife, Samantha, and two children, Brexton and Lennix.

His older brother, Kurt Busch, is also a champion professional stock car racing driver.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Family of 1 San Diego mosque shooting suspect says they are ‘deeply sorry for the pain and devastation’

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(SAN DIEGO) –The family of Caleb Vasquez, one of the teenage suspects involved in the deadly Monday shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, has released a statement saying they are “deeply sorry for the pain and devastation caused” and that their son’s alleged actions “do not reflect the values we raised our family with or the beliefs we hold in our hearts.”

Three people were murdered before the two suspects, aged 17 and 18, took their own lives and were found dead in a vehicle nearby, officials said

“Over the last several days, our family has been trying to process the horrific actions carried out by our son against the Islamic Center San Diego Community,” read a statement released on Thursday from Colin Rudolph, the attorney for the Vazquez family, and obtained by ABC News’ San Diego affiliate KGTV. “We want to begin by acknowledging that nothing we say or do could ever repair the damage his actions have caused. We are completely heartbroken and devastated by what has happened. We condemn these hateful and violent actions entirely.”

“As much as we mourn the child we raised and love, we mourn even more deeply for the innocent lives of Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nadir Awad,” the statement continued. “We honor and thank them for their heroic actions that day, which prevented the loss of even more innocent lives. Our hearts and prayers are with each of their families during this unimaginably tragic time.”

Abdullah, who was a security guard, Kaziha and Awad were killed in the shooting on Monday, authorities said, with investigators saying they are currently considering the incident as a hate crime.

Abdullah has been hailed as a hero for stymying the suspects, who were just 15 feet from 140 children. Kaziha, a community elder, was the first person to call 911 and Awad rushed from across the street where he lives to help when he heard the shooting, community members and advocates said.

The two suspects, aged 17 and 18, were found dead in a vehicle nearby, police said. Authorities are investigating two teenagers, Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, as the suspected attackers in the shooting.

Investigators are examining a lengthy document circulating online that is comprised of two hate-filled essays totaling 75 pages allegedly written by the suspected shooters, sources told ABC News.

Both essays promote white nationalism and express a hatred for immigrants, racial minorities and others, as well as anger toward women who prefer taller men, according to sources. Vazquez allegedly writes he is an “accelerationist” in his essay, echoing nihilistic rhetoric, sources said.

It’s unclear when the essays were actually written — a section intended to identify the “targets” is left blank, sources said.

Police are investigating how the suspects obtained firearms in the shooting, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said Tuesday. The guns belonged to the parents of one of the suspects, he said, but did not confirm if the guns were safely locked up or stored.

During searches of two residences associated with the suspects, authorities seized “numerous pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, tactical gear, as well as electronics,” Mark Remily, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s San Diego Field Office, said.

Pentagon releases more declassified UFO files, including intelligence officer’s account of seeing ‘orbs’

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The Pentagon unveiled another batch of its so-called UFO files on Friday, part of a rolling release of once-classified material ordered released by President Donald Trump.

Friday’s release included more than 50 previously classified videos and other documents related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), the official term used by the federal government to describe UFO’s.

Among the newly released files are a video from an infrared sensor operated by the U.S. Coast Guard in April 2024 showing an object flying near a plane over the Southeastern U.S.

Another video labeled “Syrian UAP instant acceleration” was taken from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2021 and uploaded to a classified network in 2024, according to the Pentagon.

After multiple investigations, the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has found no evidence that any of these incidents are of an extraterrestrial nature — but military officials admit many remain “unresolved” and cannot be explained.

So far, the Pentagon has released over 200 files related to UAPs — which have long been an object of public fascination — following the directive from Trump.

Another of the newly released records — a video from 2020 taken in an undisclosed area under U.S. Central Command — appears to show a sphere flying over a population center before it eventually flew higher, off into the sky.

Also included in the files is a written account from a senior U.S. intelligence officer last year who described seeing “two large orbs flare up” alongside their helicopter while on a mission. The officer wrote they were “orange with a white or yellow center, and emitted light in all directions.”

Fighter jets then scrambled to identify the objects — but couldn’t, the officer recounted. He said “the same orbs we had encountered were now ‘chasing’ the fighters … We were virtually speechless after these observations.”

Two weeks ago, the Pentagon released the first batch of files from various federal agencies, some dating as far back as the late 1940s. Those files were posted on a new website that has already received more than a billion views worldwide, according to the Pentagon’s top spokesman.

“In an effort for Complete and Maximum Transparency, it was my Honor to direct my Administration to identify and provide Government files related to Alien and Extraterrestrial Life, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, and Unidentified Flying Objects,” Trump said at the time in a post on his social media platform. “Whereas previous Administrations have failed to be transparent on this subject, with these new Documents and Videos, the people can decide for themselves, “WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?” Have Fun and Enjoy!”

Scoreboard roundup — 5/21/26

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Cavaliers 93, Knicks 109

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Canadiens 6, Hurricanes 2

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Guardians 3, Tigers 1
Pirates 6, Cardinals 2
Mets 2, Nationals 1
Braves 9, Marlins 3
Blue Jays 2, Yankees 0
Athletics 3, Angels 2
Rockies 1, Diamondbacks 2

In brief: ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ season 2 trailer and more

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The official trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 has arrived. Netflix is set to release the second season of the live-action reimagining of the beloved Nickelodeon animated series on June 25. In season 2, the gang of Aang, Katara and Sokka “regroup and set off on a mission to convince the elusive Earth King to aid in their battle against fearsome Fire Lord Ozai,” according to an official description. It stars Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Elizabeth Yu, Miyako and Momona Tamada …

A24 has finished production on director Dev Patel’s revenge action thriller film The Peasant. Deadline reports that with the project wrapped, it marks the studio’s first production to film in India. Along with Patel, the film stars Christian Friedel, Sebastian Bull, Saurabh Sachdeva, Anasuya Sengupta and Vipin Sharma …

Julianne Moore has found her next project. Variety reports that she is set to executive produce and star in a new comedy film for Netflix. The currently untitled movie comes from Higher Ground, the production company founded by former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. It follows a mother who panics when her daughter is offered a promotion that will force her to move across the country …

‘Dad, will you play something else?’: Why Jason Aldean’s kids are ‘over’ ‘Songs About Us’

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jason Aldean’s new album, Songs About Us, already boasts a #1 hit with “How Far Does a Goodbye Go,” plus “Don’t Tell On Me,” which just made its way into the top 10.

Even though it’s been out less than a month, Jason’s pretty confident his younger kids, 8-year-old Memphis Aldean Williams and 7-year-old Navy Rome Williams, are no longer interested.

“They kinda listen to everything because, you know, taking them to school or taking them to baseball practice or whatever, I’m constantly playing all these songs,” he explains. “And so, by the end of it, they’re like, ‘Dad, will you play something else?’”

“So, a lot of times I’ll look in the mirror and go, ‘Hey, you guys like this one?’ And they’ll give me a thumbs-up or a thumbs-down,” he continues. “But they listen to ‘em so much that by the time the album comes out, I think they’re probably over it.”

Jason will have the chance to play for some fans who definitely aren’t over it when he next takes the stage at CMA Fest at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on June 4.

6lack is pushing love on his new album, ‘Love is the New Gangsta’

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Many people have an agenda. With his brand-new album, 6lack’s agenda is to push the message of love.

Love is the New Gangsta is what he came up with. It’s a title that reflects his current era and gives new meaning to the word “gangsta.”

“When I was growing up, I kind of attributed that phrase to cool. And you grow up thinking certain things are cool that, as you mature, you realize what really is cool,” he tells ABC Audio. 6black says that means taking care of himself, his family and his community.

“I just felt like it was something that needed to be reiterated, that love being at the core of what you do is not something to be ashamed of,” he says.

6lack says love has always been central to his music, but the message became clearer as he became more focused on accountability and growth. He explains that while his previous album, Since I Have a Lover, centered on learning the tools to improve his life, this project reflects putting those lessons into practice.

“This album has been me actually doing the work in my life first and then once the work is done … I go into the studio and then I can be creative. And then I can be productive. So taking care of life first and then creating after,” he says.

He hopes Love is the New Gangsta will encourage listeners to confront issues they may avoid.

“Accountability has been my biggest focus recently,” he says, “so not just saying that I wanna do something about what needs to be fixed in my life, but really showing up and really proving it.”

Ultimately, 6lack’s focus is “growth and development.” “That is all I care about,” he says.

Jack White’s Third Man Records announces Release Lab education series

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jack White’s label, Third Man Records, has announced an education series about album release campaigns.

Dubbed the Third Man Release Lab, the online program is divided into two parts taking place June 8 and 9.

“Whether you’re an artist, independent label, or simply interested in the mechanics of the music industry, this series offers something for everyone interested in how modern release campaigns take shape,” Third Man says.

The first course, on June 8, will focus on the history of Third Man’s distribution and marketing efforts and strategies. The June 9 course will be dedicated to the campaign behind White’s 2024 solo album, No Name, which was first released without any prior announcement exclusively in the Third Man Records stores in Detroit, Nashville and London.

Registration for the Third Man Release Lab is free and open now.

You can also catch White live on his upcoming U.S. tour, launching in July.

Alex Warren’s ready to hit the road in North America, with some help from Ed Sheeran

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After storming through Europe, Alex Warren starts the North American leg of his arena headlining tour on Memorial Day in Nashville. Alex said that when he’s on tour, he finds it helpful to ask for advice from a friend who’s been headlining stadiums worldwide for years now: Ed Sheeran.

“My problem is I focus really hard on these performances. And so I email Ed a lot about, like, just kind of like how to handle not having a good performance,” Alex told ABC Audio. “I think it’s inevitable. We’re human. … If I play five shows in a row, one of them is bound to be bad.”

“And he helps me a lot with just, like, kind of realizing that we’re all human and also, the issues that I have, people might not realize,” he added. “And if I do, they forget about it.”

Alex also told ABC Audio that another famous friend, Shawn Mendes, has given him advice about what products to use to help him maintain his voice on tour.

As for the tour itself, Alex joked to ABC Audio that the production will be “a fun time to, like, sing some depressing songs.” He’ll also be playing some new material, including his recent singles “Fever Dream” and “Fine Place to Die.” Plus he has another new song, “Passenger,” waiting in the wings.

After wrapping up his European dates, Alex wrote on Instagram, “This was the best 7 weeks of my life and shows I can’t wait to tell my future kids about. THANK YOU to every single fan who showed up and made this so special. I will never forget you. NORTH AMERICA ARE YALL READY?!”

Dylan un-covered: Hit songs written by Bob Dylan

May 22, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan turns 85 on Sunday.

While Dylan has been called one of the greatest American songwriters, not many people are as effusive about his singing voice. But the love of his songwriting has led many artists to cover Dylan’s songs, sometimes landing bigger hits than Dylan himself.

Here’s a look at some of the more iconic Dylan covers:

“All Along the Watchtower” – Dylan’s version came out in 1967, but the song is probably most recognized for Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 rendition, which appeared on the Jimi Hendrix Experience album Electric Ladyland. The song has subsequently been covered artists like Pearl Jam, U2 and Dave Matthews Band.

“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” – Dylan’s 1973 version peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It saw renewed popularity thanks to Guns N’ Roses’ 1987 cover, which was recorded for the Tom Cruise movie Days of Thunder and appeared on Guns’ album Use Your Illusion II.

“Make You Feel My Love” – Lots of artists have covered Dylan’s 1997 love song, including Billy Joel for his 1997 Greatest Hits Volume III compilation, although he called it “To Make You Feel My Love.” Other notable covers include Adele’s take, which appeared on her debut album, 19, and Garth Brooks’ version, using Joel’s title, which was featured in the 1998 movie Hope Floats.

“Mr. Tambourine Man” – Dylan’s version was released in March 1965, but it became a huge success when the Byrds released their take a month later as their debut single, which went to #1. Both versions have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

“Blowin’ in the Wind” – Just one month after Dylan’s 1963 release of the song, Peter, Paul & Mary released their cover, which spent five weeks at #1 and won two Grammys. Both versions have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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