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Internationally, Friedrich Merz was elected Chancellor of Germany in the second round of voting. Meanwhile, in Mali, hundreds of people gathered in the streets of Bamako in early May, calling for democratic reforms.
In other news, the United States experienced two major tornado outbreaks in May. From May 15 to 16, 55 tornadoes struck the Midwest and Southeast, resulting in 27 deaths. Another 109 tornadoes hit the Great Plains and south-central regions between May 18 and 21, causing severe damage and widespread power outages.
In Australia, continuous heavy rainfall has led to severe flooding.
In science and technology, the CERN ALICE experiment has claimed the ability to transmute lead into gold. In addition, a new study has identified several genes linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which may help improve our understanding of the condition.
In sports, the 2025 French Open began on May 25. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are among the top contenders drawing significant attention.
Finally, many high school seniors in Maryland successfully graduated this May. We look forward to their bright futures and continued success!
