General News Update — May 23, 2026 6 AM Eastern

Clockwise General News — A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's Shanxi province has tragically killed at least 82 people. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. State media reported dozens were trapped underground after the Friday evening accident. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a full investigation. In the Middle East, Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to the first phase of a U.