Across
- 3. U.S. state where a Tuesday special election victory for Chedrick Greene secured Democratic Senate control.
- 7. 2026 Kentucky Derby winner who made history for trainer Cherie DeVaux on May 2.
- 9. Country that introduced "Gabi," its first robot monk, to a major Buddhist sect this Wednesday.
- 10. The legendary Major League Baseball team that celebrated its 150th anniversary with a historic gala at Wrigley Field this week.
- 12. CNN founder and "24-hour news" pioneer who passed away at 87 this week.
- 14. The American gymnastics icon who officially qualified for her fourth Olympic Games this week after winning the 2026 U.S. Classic.
- 15. how many people got shot over a soccer game in MI?
- 16. Tech billionaire whose ongoing legal feud with Sam Altman was highlighted in the news this week.
Down
- 1. how many men werefound dead in Saginaw on a boat
- 2. how fast were the winds on the may 2nd storm?
- 4. what virus is currently huge?
- 5. waterway at the center of a current global energy crunch and maritime crisis.
- 6. Iconic rock band that kicked off an 18-date residency at Las Vegas's "The Sphere" this month.
- 8. Who is the US at war with?
- 11. High-profile fashion event where "15 favorite looks" were showcased in Tuesday's papers
- 13. The Detroit NBA team that currently leads the Cleveland Cavaliers 1–0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals.
- 14. California's former Attorney General who took heat during this week’s gubernatorial debate.