Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos and tequila flowing. In the U.S., the date is seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture, stretching back to the 1800s in California.

It's actually more popular in the United States than in Mexico. And it may have helped tip the American Civil War in favor of the Union.

Sydney Sweeney made a fiery red carpet appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5 after a series of public outings with ex-fiancé Jonathan Davino and costars Glen Powell and Brandon Sklenar. A health care nonprofit just released its report on patient safety for spring 2025.