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• Universities face funding threat as lawmakers target schools with ties to adversarial nations May 2, 2026
  A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces bills to crack down on foreign influence in American higher education by targeting ties to adversarial nations.
• Iran’s killer drones increase slaughter in Sudan amid world’s forgotten war May 2, 2026
  Iran is accused of supplying Mohajer-6 attack drones to Sudan's armed forces as the civil war's death toll reportedly reaches as many as 400,000 people.
• Secret Service 'model worked' during WHCA Dinner shooting but 'luck' played a role, experts say May 2, 2026
  Questions swirl over Secret Service security after an armed gunman allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
• Inside the Kentucky Derby: What fans don’t see at Churchill Downs on race day May 2, 2026
  Derby Day at Churchill Downs begins long before the crowd arrives, with horses training at the track since March and a backside community of 600 workers on-site.
• Inside the far left 'breeding ground' universities alleged WHCD called home for years May 2, 2026
  The educational background of alleged WHCA shooter Cole Allen sparks scrutiny of far-left campus culture at Cal State University Dominguez Hills.
• Dems circle the wagons by blaming GOP for their gerrymandering response ahead of midterms: 'Very desperate' May 2, 2026
  Democrats are defending redistricting plans as a response to GOP efforts after the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana congressional district map.
• Pete Alonso rips on traffic, crushes homer against Yankees in return to NYC May 2, 2026
  Pete Alonso returns to New York with the Baltimore Orioles and immediately bags on the city's traffic before launching a bomb against the Yankees.
• Bus plunges into river after trainee driver crash, massive rescue response: reports May 2, 2026
  All four people on board were rescued after a trainee driver sent a bus careening into the River Seine near Paris Thursday, officials said.
• Father of teen allegedly killed by stepbrother on cruise says he can't 'relive' trauma at murder trial May 2, 2026
  The father of a teen allegedly slain by her stepbrother on a cruise says he cannot relive the trauma and will skip the June federal murder trial.
• Palestinian soccer boss refuses to shake hands with Israeli counterpart at FIFA Congress May 2, 2026
  Jibril Rajoub says he refused to shake hands with an Israeli football official at the FIFA Congress, calling for sanctions and an end to double standards.
• Four noncitizens charged with illegally voting in 2020, 2022 and 2024 federal elections in New Jersey May 2, 2026
  Four noncitizens in New Jersey were charged with illegally voting in the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections and making false citizenship statements.
• Trump teases US will be 'taking over' Cuba 'almost immediately' in Florida speech May 2, 2026
  Speaking at a Palm Beach forum, Trump appeared to joke the U.S. would be “taking over" Cuba “almost immediately" and that he'll "finish a job" in Iran first.
• Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as Trump escalates feud with Merz May 2, 2026
  The Pentagon confirmed the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as tensions between Trump and Chancellor Merz intensify.
• Stephen A Smith says he argued with Michael Jordan about whether NASCAR drivers are athletes May 2, 2026
  Stephen A. Smith says he argued with Michael Jordan after the NBA legend called to challenge his hot take that NASCAR drivers are not real athletes.
• Federal appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pills in ruling with nationwide effect May 2, 2026
  A federal appeals court blocked mifepristone mail distribution nationwide, ending pandemic-era rules and likely sending the abortion pill fight to the Supreme Court.
• Browns coach Todd Monken keeping QB competition open amid uneven practice reps, Shedeur Sanders buzz May 2, 2026
  Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken says the quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders is far from decided heading into OTAs.
• Major US city urges residents to work from home this summer for highly unusual reason May 2, 2026
  Officials urge New York and New Jersey commuters to work from home during 2026 World Cup matches, warning of extreme congestion across transit systems.
• College baseball game delayed after umpire takes a scary foul ball straight to the mask May 2, 2026
  A scary moment in college baseball as umpire Scott Kennedy took a blistering foul tip to the face during Friday's Alabama vs. Vanderbilt SEC game.
• Domino’s driver runs down customer over tip dispute, caught on camera: police May 2, 2026
  Police say a Missouri Domino's driver became enraged over not receiving a tip and allegedly used his car to strike a customer during a delivery.
• Bob Odenkirk predicts end of ‘manosphere comedy,’ rejects it as 'low-hanging fruit' in NY Times interview May 2, 2026
  Actor Bob Odenkirk criticized "manosphere comedy" as shallow and declining, calling it "fruit that's on the ground rotting" in a recent interview.

World News

• Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says May 2, 2026
  Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
• US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz May 2, 2026
  The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
• Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse May 2, 2026
  The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.
• 'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans May 2, 2026
  In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.
• 'This tree was planted by my ancestor hundreds of years ago and my family settled here' May 2, 2026
  Oral history traces a family's roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.
• Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record May 2, 2026
  Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.
• US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone May 2, 2026
  The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.
• Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war May 2, 2026
  The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
• Thousands of 'lost Canadians' have applied for dual citizenship - is Canada ready? May 1, 2026
  Changes to Canadian citizenship rules have led to thousands of new applications - many coming from the US.
• Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas May 1, 2026
  Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.
• Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner? May 1, 2026
  Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials say it was not "friendly fire".
• Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing May 1, 2026
  From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes.
• Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it? May 1, 2026
  For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.
• Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared May 1, 2026
  The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates
• Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem May 1, 2026
  The French nun was pushed over and kicked in the apparently unprovoked assault, amid a rise in harassment of Christians in the city by Jewish extremists.
• Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day rallies May 1, 2026
  Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held.
• War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release May 1, 2026
  Mladic, 84, was jailed for life for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war in 1992-95.
• US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support May 1, 2026
  The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
• Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss May 1, 2026
  A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
• Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight May 1, 2026
  The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.

US News

• Secret Service 'model worked' during WHCA Dinner shooting but 'luck' played a role, experts say May 2, 2026
  Questions swirl over Secret Service security after an armed gunman allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
• Four noncitizens charged with illegally voting in 2020, 2022 and 2024 federal elections in New Jersey May 2, 2026
  Four noncitizens in New Jersey were charged with illegally voting in the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections and making false citizenship statements.
• Domino’s driver runs down customer over tip dispute, caught on camera: police May 2, 2026
  Police say a Missouri Domino's driver became enraged over not receiving a tip and allegedly used his car to strike a customer during a delivery.
• WATCH: Driver smirks in mugshot after allegedly hitting group of cyclists in caught-on-camera road rage May 1, 2026
  An elderly man allegedly hit a group of cyclists in a caught-on-camera road rage incident in Georgia, leaving one rider with a fractured lower spine.
• Female inmate sues Washington state after alleged attack by male-born prisoner in women's facility May 1, 2026
  A female Washington inmate is suing corrections officials, alleging a male-born prisoner attacked her under the state's gender identity housing policy.
• Hiker airlifted after terrifying rattlesnake bite on remote trail as incidents surge in area May 1, 2026
  A woman hiking in Simi Valley was airlifted to a hospital with a rattlesnake bite, and Ventura County reported a surge in snake activity this summer.
• Teen suspect in murder of two bank employees in Kentucky leads police on wild 130 mph chase May 1, 2026
  An 18-year-old suspect faces federal charges, including armed bank robbery, after allegedly shooting two employees at a Kentucky U.S. Bank branch.
• Sheriff Grady Judd names Jan. 6 participant, MAGA influencer among 266 arrested in prostitution sting May 1, 2026
  Sheriff Grady Judd highlighted a Jan. 6 participant, an illegal immigrant and an influencer among 266 arrested in a major Florida undercover sting.
• Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Nancy Guthrie trail, Bryan Kohberger team fractures, Luigi Mangione morals May 1, 2026
  Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
• Remains found near Florida bridge identified as missing college student who vanished weeks ago May 1, 2026
  Missing USF doctoral student Nahida Bristy's remains have been identified near a Tampa Bay bridge. Roommate Hisham Abugharbieh is charged with murder.
• Tyler Robinson prosecutors say defense fueled viral misinformation in Charlie Kirk assassination case May 1, 2026
  Tyler Robinson's defense team allegedly misled the public about ATF ballistic evidence in the Charlie Kirk shooting case, prosecutors claim in filing.
• Congressman vows to find answers in missing, deceased scientists cases as Trump gives update on investigation May 1, 2026
  The FBI is investigating at least a dozen missing or dead U.S. scientists tied to nuclear and space research as Trump says no major connection has been found so far.
• Virginia man accused of sodomizing 8-year-old girl allegedly tried to bribe victim's mother with a house May 1, 2026
  A Virginia man accused of sodomizing an 8-year-old girl allegedly tried to bribe the victim's mother with a house to drop charges, prosecutor says.
• Texas Cessna plane crash kills 5; NTSB investigating May 1, 2026
  Five people were killed when a Cessna 421C crashed overnight in Wimberley, Texas, reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed before the impact.
• Illegal immigrant suspected in Chandra Levy murder may have escaped justice after botched probe: detective May 1, 2026
  Twenty-five years after intern Chandra Levy disappeared in Washington, D.C., a former detective says investigative failures left the case unsolved.
• FBI, Secret Service probe Wisconsin brewery owner over free beer offer after alleged Trump killing attempt May 1, 2026
  The FBI and Secret Service confirm they are investigating a Wisconsin brewery that advertised free beer upon Trump's death after an alleged assassination attempt.
• Missing Republican state Senate candidate found dead in truck days after disappearance May 1, 2026
  The body of missing Republican Oklahoma state Senate candidate Barry Christian was discovered inside a truck parked near a rural wildlife area.
• Florida high school teacher accused of having sex twice with student on campus May 1, 2026
  Florida teacher Heather Mashburn-Smith was arrested for allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old student twice on school grounds in Charlotte County.
• ‘Santa Claus’ cuffed in undercover sting targeting child sex predators, sheriff says May 1, 2026
  A 68-year-old Polk County man who performs as Santa allegedly offered $200 to have sex with a 13-year-old girl in an undercover sting operation.
• Texas executes convicted killer claiming innocence as cousin’s last-minute confession falls flat May 1, 2026
  James Broadnax was executed in Texas after the Supreme Court denied a last-minute bid to spare his life in a 2008 double killing he said he did not commit.

Tech News

• Tech Now May 2, 2026
  Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.
• Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards May 1, 2026
  The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.
• Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts May 1, 2026
  The solar-powered iLamps will have a built-in Nvidia chip but there are questions over their security and scalability.
• Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force May 1, 2026
  The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.
• Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it May 1, 2026
  Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.
• Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI May 1, 2026
  The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.
• Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar May 1, 2026
  The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.
• Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? April 30, 2026
  It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
• Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion' April 30, 2026
  Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit
• OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins April 30, 2026
  The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, the issue "crept in subtly".
• Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs April 30, 2026
  Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
• Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony April 29, 2026
  Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.
• Why friendly AI chatbots might be less trustworthy April 29, 2026
  Researchers found adjusting AI systems to be more warm and friendly to users would result in an "accuracy trade-off".
• Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins April 29, 2026
  The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
• Tech Life April 28, 2026
  Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.
• Tech Life April 21, 2026
  How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
• Tech Life April 14, 2026
  Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
• Tech Life April 7, 2026
  Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?
• Tech Now April 4, 2026
  Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
• Tech Now March 28, 2026
  How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.

Political News

• Universities face funding threat as lawmakers target schools with ties to adversarial nations May 2, 2026
  A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces bills to crack down on foreign influence in American higher education by targeting ties to adversarial nations.
• Inside the Kentucky Derby: What fans don’t see at Churchill Downs on race day May 2, 2026
  Derby Day at Churchill Downs begins long before the crowd arrives, with horses training at the track since March and a backside community of 600 workers on-site.
• Inside the far left 'breeding ground' universities alleged WHCD called home for years May 2, 2026
  The educational background of alleged WHCA shooter Cole Allen sparks scrutiny of far-left campus culture at Cal State University Dominguez Hills.
• Dems circle the wagons by blaming GOP for their gerrymandering response ahead of midterms: 'Very desperate' May 2, 2026
  Democrats are defending redistricting plans as a response to GOP efforts after the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana congressional district map.
• Trump teases US will be 'taking over' Cuba 'almost immediately' in Florida speech May 2, 2026
  Speaking at a Palm Beach forum, Trump appeared to joke the U.S. would be “taking over" Cuba “almost immediately" and that he'll "finish a job" in Iran first.
• Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as Trump escalates feud with Merz May 2, 2026
  The Pentagon confirmed the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as tensions between Trump and Chancellor Merz intensify.
• Federal appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pills in ruling with nationwide effect May 2, 2026
  A federal appeals court blocked mifepristone mail distribution nationwide, ending pandemic-era rules and likely sending the abortion pill fight to the Supreme Court.
• Trump aims to reset war powers clock with controversial bid to bypass Congress May 1, 2026
  U.S. officials say the Iran ceasefire ended hostilities and reset the War Powers clock, but legal experts say military operations complicate that.
• Trump jokes about security concerns, mic problems and Dr Oz during freewheeling Florida speech May 1, 2026
  Trump turned a microphone malfunction into a comic riff at The Villages in Florida, joking that he was screaming his "a-- off" over the bad mic.
• Black conservative unleashes on Obama for 'constantly whining' after SCOTUS voting rights decision May 1, 2026
  T.W. Shannon disagreed with former President Obama on the Supreme Court's racial redistricting ruling, saying race should not be a deciding factor in drawing districts.
• Pope Leo places former illegal immigrant in charge of red state diocese May 1, 2026
  Pope Leo XIV named Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, who fled El Salvador as a teen, to lead West Virginia's Catholic diocese amid political debate.
• Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Educators disciplined after lamenting Trump survival, university sued May 1, 2026
  Stay up to date with the Fox News Campus Radicals newsletter.
• Trump signs stopgap FISA extension after Senate blocks long-term renewal May 1, 2026
  President Trump signed a 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 after the Senate rejected a House-passed three-year renewal that included a CBDC ban.
• Democrat Tina Shah calls transgender healthcare for children a 'no-brainer' in competitive NJ House race May 1, 2026
  Democrat Tina Shah, running to unseat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in a key New Jersey swing district, said transgender healthcare for children is a "no-brainer."
• Food stamp fraud crackdown at USDA would end loophole that lets Ferrari, Lamborghini owners get benefits May 1, 2026
  USDA says wealthy individuals are exploiting a loophole to receive food stamps, with 14,000 SNAP recipients in one state driving luxury vehicles.
• Van Hollen backs embattled Dem with Nazi-linked tattoo, says ‘second chances’ matter May 1, 2026
  Sen. Chris Van Hollen defends Senate candidate Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo and past comments, arguing his PTSD warrants a second chance in politics.
• Alito rips race-based claim in high-stakes migrant protections case at Supreme Court May 1, 2026
  Supreme Court Justice Alito pushes back on claims that terminating TPS for Haitian migrants was driven by racial bias against non-White immigrants.
• DHS scorches Pritzker's 'sanctuary' state after child rapist on ICE detainer released May 1, 2026
  DHS blasts Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after an illegal immigrant convicted of child sexual abuse was released from jail despite an ICE detainer.
• Former Dem mayoral candidate admits forging voter registration applications May 1, 2026
  A former Democratic mayoral candidate in New Jersey pleaded guilty to forging nearly 1,000 voter registration applications during a 2021 primary race.
• DC police captain cites bodycam footage of officers not making arrests, sparking backlash May 1, 2026
  A D.C. police email reprimanding officers for not making arrests based on reasonable suspicion sparked backlash and was rescinded by department leadership.

Raw Reactions

• What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment Inquiry
  Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration […]
• The Second GOP Debate Could Be Smaller, With Or Without Trump
  The second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one […]
• The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate Republicans
  On Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]
• Why ‘Bidenomics’ Isn’t Working For Biden
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same […]
• Why Biden Is Losing Support Among Voters Of Color
  Among the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll […]
• Politics Podcast: Polling Silly Season Begins
  Among the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll showing former President Donald […]
• Ron DeSantis Probably Didn’t Turn Florida Red
  In his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pitched himself as a transformational leader who has reshaped the politics of his home state. His 2022 reelection by 19 percentage points “was not just a big victory,” he has argued. “It was really a fundamental realignment of Florida from being a swing state to being […]
• Aging Politicians Are Only Going To Get More Common
  Presidents are getting older and older. Former President Donald Trump was the oldest person to assume office when he was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017, and President Biden broke that record four years later. If either is elected again next year, at ages 78 and 81, respectively, they will be older than the previous […]
• Should We Trust Polls Campaigns Leak To The Press?
  Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
• Politics Podcast: Is Donald Trump The Inevitable GOP Nominee?
  Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
• What Are The Swing States Of The Future?
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. ameliatd (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): The residents of states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan are used to having their airwaves flooded with political ads as presidential elections draw near. But over the years, there’s actually been a lot of variation in which states […]
• Everything You Need To Know About Tuesday’s Special Elections In Rhode Island And Utah
  Usually, Labor Day is considered the traditional start of campaign season — but here in 2023, it marks the end of the competitive phase of two heated special elections. Neither Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District nor Utah’s 2nd is expected to be very competitive in November’s general elections, so Tuesday’s primaries will likely determine their […]
• Vivek Ramaswamy Is Climbing. Where Can He Go?
  At last week’s Republican debate, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy arguably made the biggest splash of any candidate. Sharing center stage with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the entrepreneur spoke more than any contender other than former Vice President Mike Pence and even briefly surpassed the absent front-runner, former President Donald Trump, in Google search traffic. Built partly […]
• After An Eventful Month, Trump Has Lost Support In The GOP Primary
  Once more, with feeling: It has been a couple of weeks since former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment (this time in Georgia, in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election there). Do the charges appear to have affected his chances of returning to the White House? After each of Trump’s three prior indictments, […]
• Will Trump Regret Skipping The GOP Debates?
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. maya (Maya Sweedler, senior editor): The first Republican debate last Wednesday featured eight candidates — none of whom was the front-runner. Former President Donald Trump elected to skip the debate, writing on his social media website that “The public knows who I am […]
• What Are Trump’s Chances Of Winning The GOP Primary?
  Is the 2024 Republican presidential primary already over? If you just look at the polls, you’d be forgiven for thinking so. Consider the state of the states: Several polls published last week showed former President Donald Trump leading in Iowa (with 42 percent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s 19 percent and South Carolina Sen. Tim […]
• Politics Podcast: Good Or Bad Use Of Polling … Extended Cut
  This is a special end-of-meteorological-summer installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. Galen Druke speaks with pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson and David Byler in an episode made entirely of “good or bad use of polling” examples. They consider why GOP primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy polls differently depending on survey methodology, what we can learn from post-debate […]
• How Restarting Student Loan Payments Could Change Millions of Lives — And The Economy
  When Congress voted in May to restart student loan payments this fall — and then the Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in June — Alexa Goins and her husband realized they had a choice: They could keep their house or they could pay off their student debt.  Together, she and her […]
• Politics Podcast: Lessons From A Trump-Less Debate
  The crew discusses their takeaways from the first Republican presidential primary debate in this late-night edition of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. You can listen to the episode by clicking the “play” button in the audio player above or by downloading it in iTunes, the ESPN App or your favorite podcast platform. If you are new […]
• What Went Down In The First GOP Presidential Debate

Science News

• Sewage having 'alarming' impact on underwater forests along UK coast May 2, 2026
  Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.
• Thousands of trees creating habitat 'powerhouses' May 2, 2026
  Friends of the Lake District say the hedgerows will create new habitats and boost biodiversity.
• Red squirrels 'close to extinction' in England May 2, 2026
  A petition set up by campaign group Save Our Reds, has attracted more than 75,000 signatures.
• How ospreys were 'tricked' into breeding in Dorset May 2, 2026
  Reintroducing ospreys to Dorset involved convincing birds they had been born there.
• Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn? May 1, 2026
  A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.
• Eggs of elusive bird rescued by firefighters during wildfire May 1, 2026
  During a wildfire in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh on Thursday, a curlew nest directly in the fire's path was found.
• Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like? May 1, 2026
  An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.
• BBC Inside Science April 30, 2026
  We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.
• A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction April 30, 2026
  The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.
• 'Significant change' needed to tackle agri pollution April 30, 2026
  The Office for Environmental Protection said existing regulations are insufficient to deliver necessary water quality improvements.
• 'Only so much' voters can worry about - are attitudes to net zero changing? April 30, 2026
  Recent studies show a decline in the public's sense of urgency around reaching net zero.
• Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress April 29, 2026
  The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
• Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress April 29, 2026
  The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
• Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs April 29, 2026
  Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.
• £20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work April 28, 2026
  Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.
• How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific April 26, 2026
  Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
• UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court April 26, 2026
  One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
• UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court April 26, 2026
  One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
• Your snaps of changing skies from meteors to rays April 26, 2026
  BBC Weather Watchers capture the ever-changing April conditions.
• 'We're living in a shed because of river pollution' April 26, 2026
  Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.

People In The News

• ‘RHONJ’ alum Joe Giudice says he shouldn’t have been deported after fraud conviction May 1, 2026
  "RHONJ" alum Joe Giudice says he doesn't think he should have been deported after his fraud conviction, blaming himself for not getting citizenship.
• Jerry O’Connell under fire after revealing teenage daughters vape, family fights get 'physical' May 1, 2026
  Jerry O'Connell faces backlash after revealing his teenage daughters with Rebecca Romijn are vaping and partying as high schoolers in Los Angeles.
• Meryl Streep raves about 'divine' Robert Redford, says iconic 'Out of Africa' scene 'felt so good' May 1, 2026
  Meryl Streep gushes over Robert Redford during a Vanity Fair rewatch, calling their "Out of Africa" hair-washing scene a love scene she never wanted to end.
• Monica Lewinsky reveals what fueled her ‘bad decisions’ in DC May 1, 2026
  Monica Lewinsky reflects on her White House affair with Bill Clinton, saying her desire to feel "special" led to "bad decisions" in her early 20s.
• Jennie Garth admits ‘scary’ financial spiral after ‘90210’ fame May 1, 2026
  Jennie Garth and other former TV stars experienced financial hardships, divorce and career struggles after their hit shows came to an end.
• Miranda Lambert delivers straight-shooting advice to rising country star in surprise bathroom encounter May 1, 2026
  Miranda Lambert told rising country singer Lauren Alaina not to let Nashville change who she is during their first meeting, offering a reality check about the music industry.
• King Charles’ ‘Just give us a ring!’ quip leads viral moments from royal US tour with Queen Camilla May 1, 2026
  King Charles and Queen Camilla's U.S. visit produced viral moments from White House jokes to feeding chickens at a Harlem urban farm with children.
• ‘The Apprentice’ reboot buzz builds as Trump says Don Jr has ‘charisma’ for the role May 1, 2026
  President Trump addressed rumors "The Apprentice" could return with Donald Trump Jr. as host, saying his son would "be probably good" for it.
• Country music feud takes unexpected turn as singers quash the 'beef' April 30, 2026
  Kacey Musgraves reflected on her real-life feud with Miranda Lambert and how they reunited for a duet on her new "Middle of Nowhere" album out May 1.
• Nina Dobrev, Martha Stewart turn heads at King Charles’ star-studded charity gala April 30, 2026
  King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the King's Trust Global Gala at Christie's New York, drawing Hollywood stars to celebrate the charity's 50th year.
• Robert Downey Jr. slams modern celebrity culture as 'absolute horses---' April 30, 2026
  Robert Downey Jr. calls the idea that influencers are the future of stardom 'absolute horses--t,' saying real stars will be defined by what they create
• Kris Jenner addresses rumors she’s unhappy with reported $100K facelift April 30, 2026
  Kris Jenner calls rumors she is unhappy with her facelift a flat out lie, saying she adores Dr. Steven LeVine and his work on her reported $100,000 procedure.
• Millie Bobby Brown fans call out ‘Enola Holmes 3’ for glaring manicure mistake April 30, 2026
  Fans call out Millie Bobby Brown's manicure in the first "Enola Holmes 3" trailer, questioning almond-shaped nails in a 19th-century setting.
• Britney Spears formally charged with DUI April 30, 2026
  Britney Spears was formally charged with driving under the influence in Ventura County following her arrest in April and faces one misdemeanor charge.
• Vince Gill gave Amy Grant a reality check during recovery from brain injury April 30, 2026
  Amy Grant shares the sound advice husband Vince Gill gave her as she recovered from a traumatic brain injury sustained in a 2022 bike accident.
• Kid Rock, Hegseth divide fans after critics question patriotic helicopter ride April 30, 2026
  Kid Rock joined War Secretary Pete Hegseth for a military helicopter ride in D.C., earning both praise and backlash from online critics over taxpayer-funded joyrides.
• Emily Blunt's controversial career advice to unhappy workers sparks fiery online debate among fans April 30, 2026
  Emily Blunt is facing backlash after encouraging workers to quit jobs they hate in a "Devil Wears Prada 2" interview, sparking a heated online debate.
• LeAnn Rimes cancels concerts due to severe illness, says she is 'truly heartbroken' April 30, 2026
  LeAnn Rimes reschedules Spokane and Seattle concerts on her 30 Years of Blue tour, citing severe illness that left her unable to travel or perform.
• Goldie Hawn on why she hasn't made a movie in years and what it would take to bring her back April 30, 2026
  Goldie Hawn says she'd return to acting for the right script and reveals Kate Hudson has considered writing a project for her and Kurt Russell.
• Blake Lively's decision to invoke the Depp-Heard saga could backfire in court of public opinion, experts warn April 30, 2026
  PR and legal experts warn Blake Lively that drawing parallels between her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni and the Depp-Heard case is a risky strategy.

Environmental News

• ADT data breach exposes customer information May 1, 2026
  ADT confirms a new data breach exposing customer names, phone numbers and addresses. The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims it stole millions of records.
• Fox News AI Newsletter: The AI model that's too dangerous to go public May 1, 2026
  Anthropic built an AI model called Mythos so effective at finding software vulnerabilities that the company decided it is too dangerous for public release.
• Unitree G1 humanoid robot ice skates and Rollerblades May 1, 2026
  Watch Unitree's G1 humanoid robot glide on Rollerblades and ice skates, pulling off spins and flips while staying perfectly balanced in real time.
• Are insurance apps watching you? April 30, 2026
  Insurance apps promise savings but may access your driving, location and health data. Find out how to control permissions and protect your privacy.
• Meta tracks workers to train AI agents April 30, 2026
  Meta is tracking employee mouse clicks, keystrokes and screen habits to train AI models, raising new questions about workplace monitoring and privacy.
• Amtrak data breach exposes millions of customer records April 29, 2026
  A dataset attributed to Amtrak appeared on Have I Been Pwned, reportedly exposing customer emails, names, addresses and support interaction records.
• Waymo teams up with Waze to spot potholes faster April 29, 2026
  Waymo and Waze team up to detect potholes in real time using robotaxi sensors and driver reports, helping cities fix dangerous road damage more quickly.
• Runway-to-Space Challenge brings spaceflight closer April 28, 2026
  A new U.S. competition lets teams fly payloads on a reusable spaceplane, offering rapid access to microgravity and changing how space research works.
• Ameriprise data breach hits 48,000 customers April 28, 2026
  Ameriprise Financial says a data breach exposed personal data of nearly 48,000 people. Learn what happened and the steps you should take to stay safe.
• Fake SSA email alert: Spot this scam fast April 27, 2026
  A dangerous phishing email disguised as a Social Security Administration notice tricks users into downloading malware. Here is how to spot the scam.
• Maryland moves to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores April 27, 2026
  Maryland will become the first U.S. state to ban surveillance pricing at grocery stores, with the new law set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
• Hospice fraud uses stolen identities for fake patients April 26, 2026
  A $267 million Medi-Cal hospice fraud ring allegedly used stolen personal data from the dark web to bill California for end-of-life care never given.
• You could get paid from Google’s Android data lawsuit April 26, 2026
  A $135 million settlement claims Google's Android system allegedly transferred cellular data in the background without users knowing or consenting.
• How scammers build a profile on you using data brokers April 25, 2026
  Your personal information is on data broker sites for anyone to find. Learn how scammers exploit this data and how to remove yourself from these databases.
• Anthropic's Mythos AI found over 2,000 unknown software vulnerabilities in just seven weeks of testing April 25, 2026
  Anthropic's Mythos AI discovered over 2,000 unknown software vulnerabilities in seven weeks, prompting the company to restrict its release to the public.
• Fox News AI Newsletter: Your next Dairy Queen order could be taken by AI April 24, 2026
  Dairy Queen's automated AI drive-thru initiative sparks customer concern as Meta lays off 8,000 workers and voters flag AI risks to privacy and pay.
• FCC router rule raises questions about future updates April 24, 2026
  The FCC's new router policy targets future device approvals over national security concerns, but the real risk involves long-term software updates.
• Amazon just put Elon Musk's Starlink on notice April 24, 2026
  Amazon's $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition targets Starlink's dominance with key spectrum access and plans for direct-to-device satellite connectivity.
• How Florida retiree lost $200K in fake PayPal refund scam April 23, 2026
  Brian Oliver of Gainesville, Florida, lost $210,000 to scammers who used a fake PayPal email and mirrored bank site to trick him into buying gold coins for a courier.
• Toyota's CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI April 23, 2026
  Toyota debuted CUE7, an AI-powered humanoid robot that learned to shoot free throws through trial and error, in front of 8,400 fans at Toyota Arena Tokyo.

Entertainment News

• Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide May 1, 2026
  Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.
• What is Ofsted and how does the new school ratings system work? April 30, 2026
  The rating system changed after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.
• Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs April 30, 2026
  Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
• University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge April 29, 2026
  A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.
• 'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban April 22, 2026
  Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.
• Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban April 22, 2026
  Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it.
• Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans April 21, 2026
  Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
• 'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve April 20, 2026
  Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.
• New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year April 19, 2026
  Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
• New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year April 19, 2026
  Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
• Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses April 16, 2026
  It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
• The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide April 16, 2026
  Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.
• Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row April 15, 2026
  About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
• Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners April 13, 2026
  Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
• 22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans April 9, 2026
  Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans
• Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England April 7, 2026
  The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
• Teachers' union warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools April 4, 2026
  NASUWT's leader said there is a "ticking time bomb" if male pupils cannot be helped with misogyny.
• Teachers vow to 'fight censorship' after school book row April 1, 2026
  The UK's largest education union says librarians have reported "internal and external censorship".

Health News

• 'I was slowly slipping into insanity because of PMDD' May 1, 2026
  Vicky Pattison talks about trying to get help for pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder.
• 'It's the most normal thing in the world to feel weird' May 1, 2026
  Bryony Gordon talks about her struggles with her mental health.
• The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse May 1, 2026
  People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.
• Martha's Rule helplines get more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff May 1, 2026
  The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient's condition is worsening.
• 'We felt we had to miscarry again to get the help we needed' April 30, 2026
  An early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year.
• Mother and baby mental health unit to go ahead April 30, 2026
  Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years.
• Sophie Raworth: 'I hope I can still run in my 80s' April 30, 2026
  Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.
• Sophie Raworth: 'I hope I can still run in my 80s' April 30, 2026
  Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.
• The truth about taking testosterone April 30, 2026
  Dr Xand shares the latest information on testosterone
• 'Amazing' moment for communities given right to buy for the first time April 30, 2026
  Ministers say the new law in England gives power to local people who want to help others.
• Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that April 30, 2026
  A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.
• Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that April 30, 2026
  A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.
• Claimants in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder case rise to 7,000 April 29, 2026
  The case, which opened in the High Court on Wednesday, originally involved 3,000 claimants and is set to become the largest product liability case in UK history.
• How to check whether you have bowel cancer April 29, 2026
  What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
• Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year April 28, 2026
  Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.
• 11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening April 28, 2026
  Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
• UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade April 27, 2026
  Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
• 'I paid for a private hysterectomy' April 26, 2026
  Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
• What NHS challenges does the election winner face? April 24, 2026
  There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
• Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit April 22, 2026
  Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.

Middle East News

• IDF's AI unit transformed air force effectiveness in Iran war, commander tells 'Post' May 2, 2026
  MILITARY AFFAIRS: Col. Rotem Beshi, commander of an IDF unit responsible for integrating and relaying artificial intelligence across the military, spoke with the Post on the Iran war.
• Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says May 2, 2026
  Trump said on Friday that he was "not satisfied" with Iran's latest proposal, without detailing which elements he opposes, while the White House refused to comment on the state of the negotiations.
• Two more minors arrested for killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, 14 suspects in total May 2, 2026
  The 15 and 17-year-olds became new suspects tied to the case, with the police claiming to have known their identities and the fact that they participated in the attack against Zalka.
• US says Aoun-Netanyahu meeting could help restore Lebanese control in southern Lebanon May 2, 2026
  The US Embassy in Beirut said that Lebanon stood “at a crossroads,” adding that direct engagement with Israel “can mark the beginning of a national revival.”
• WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, targets terror infrastructure May 2, 2026
  In an additional incident on Friday, Hezbollah launched several rockets toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. The rockets fell in open areas.
• Who owns Novitex: Iran's largest crypto exchange used by IRGC to move millions - explainer May 2, 2026
  Since Nobitex was founded by the two brothers under an alternative family name, it has processed between tens and hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions linked to sanctioned groups.
• Spirit Airlines begins 'orderly' shutdown, cancels all flights May 2, 2026
  The collapse of Spirit, a company that helped keep fares lower in markets where it competed with major carriers, will result in thousands of job losses.
• The 35-minute miracle: Inside Jerusalem’s best-kept Dead Sea escape May 2, 2026
  From the heart of the city to the lowest and most healing place on Earth, it is a mere 35-minute trip.
• US blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion, US Navy acting 'sort of like pirates,' Trump says - report May 2, 2026
  According to Pentagon officials, over 40 vessels carrying oil and other contraband have been redirected by the US military since the blockade began on April 13th. 
• Iran's enriched uranium likely at Isfahan, IAEA discusses extraction with Russia, US - report May 2, 2026
  IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said that Iran's enriched uranium is likely still being held at Iran's Isfahan nuclear complex.
• What to watch in Israel: 'Fauda' season 5, 'Unconditional' lead wave of new releases May 2, 2026
  TV Time: There is so much going on right now in the Israeli television industry that it’s hard to keep track.
• Sinking the ‘condom flotilla’: How Israel took control of the Global Sumud Flotilla narrative May 2, 2026
  Israeli officials conducted a combined operation to neutralize both the Global Sumud Flotilla itself and its explosive potential in the international narrative.
• US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say May 2, 2026
  The Pentagon said the withdrawal was expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months. Germany is home to some 35,000 active-duty US military personnel, more than anywhere else in Europe.
• EU condemns Palestinian Authority textbooks containing 'antisemitism, glorification of jihad' May 2, 2026
  The EU called for any future funding to the PA to be conditional on the removal of ”antisemitic content, incitement to violence and the glorification of martyrdom and jihad” from textbooks.
• IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries, 14 needed May 1, 2026
  Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.
• No magic way to stop Hezbollah's FPV drones from striking, IDF admits May 1, 2026
  However, removing US restraints on IDF attacks in northern Lebanon could reduce the threat by 80%.
• IDF shifts focus to Iranian nuclear threat as ballistic missiles, regime change fall by the wayside May 1, 2026
  All IDF officers are careful to state that the military never promised regime change, and at most the opportunity to improve conditions for such a change.
• Israeli Air Force says it dropped 135,000 bombs in recent wars, warns of Syrian military rebuild May 1, 2026
  The Israel Air Force dropped 135,000 bombs in recent years of conflict, including 23,860 requested directly by ground forces for immediate support in Gaza and Lebanon.
• Israel's arrest of Gaza flotilla activists a 'brazen violation of int'l law,' Mamdani charges May 1, 2026
  At the same time, the Trump administration condemned GSF, naming it a “pro-Hamas initiative and a baseless, counterproductive effort to undermine President Trump’s Peace Plan.”
• Through a mother's eyes: The wartime struggle of Israelis with special needs - comment April 28, 2026
  The mental and physical wartime challenges for Israelis with special needs

BBC News

• Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
  Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
• Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem
  The French nun was pushed over and kicked in the apparently unprovoked assault, amid a rise in harassment of Christians in the city by Jewish extremists.
• Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla
  The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
• British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
  Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
• Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
  Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
• Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims
  There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.
• Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say
  They are among nine people killed in successive attacks on Tuesday, which Israel's military says targeted a Hezbollah commander.
• Watch: There's a ceasefire in Lebanon - but the fighting hasn't stopped
  Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting in Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began 12 days ago.
• United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
  The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.
• Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack
  In the two months since the deadly strike, the US defence department has said only that the incident is under investigation.
• America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
  The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.
• Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
  It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.
• Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving shipments of grain 'stolen' by Russia
  Israel's foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.
• Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
  The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
• Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
  The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.
• Hope in Gaza as 300 couples get married at one time
  The 300 couples were selected in a draw of nearly 2,000 people to be a part of the joint celebration.
• Who is making decisions in Iran?
  Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.
• Masked Iranian forces seized ships in staged video
  IRGC Naval Command said both a Greek-owned vessel called the Epaminondas and the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca had been seized.
• What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
  A 10-day truce between the two countries has been extended by three weeks after talks in Washington.
• Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image
  Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.

Financial News

• US warns Europe of delays to arms shipments as Iran war drains stockpiles May 2, 2026
  Deferred deliveries could include those used in Ukraine’s defence against Russia
• US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in dispute over Iran conflict May 2, 2026
  Donald Trump retaliates against Friedrich Merz over chancellor’s criticism of US-Israeli war effort
• Spirit Airlines winds down operations after bailout talks founder May 2, 2026
  Trump said US would only proceed with rescue for bankrupt budget carrier ‘if it’s a good deal’
• The physical world strikes back May 2, 2026
  The Iran war is a reminder that geographic facts rather than digital tech shape our lives
• Wall Street traders post triple gains of European rivals May 2, 2026
  Europe’s biggest investment banks missed out on gains from commodities in quarter marked by oil swings
• Iran war withers Kenya’s roses and strands its tea May 2, 2026
  Conflict has crushed Gulf markets and pushed up air freight and shipping costs
• The euro’s urgent need May 2, 2026
  Europe must finally grasp the opportunity to develop the single currency as a reserve asset
• Libya reaps oil bonanza from Iran war price surge May 2, 2026
  Crude output has risen to highest level since 2013 as demand soars to replace lost barrels from the Gulf
• Why markets are surging in spite of war May 2, 2026
  Even amid a supply shock, tech stocks continue to drive indices higher. Is the optimism justified?
• Is China decoupling on food? May 2, 2026
  If this is pursued with the same energy as industrial policy, it will upend the agricultural economy
• Trump’s Iran war leaves US with sharpest fuel shock in G7 May 1, 2026
  Petrol and diesel prices are rising more swiftly in America than other major economies including the UK and Canada
• Trump says he will raise tariff on EU vehicles to 25% May 1, 2026
  Levies on cars and trucks exported to US will be imposed ‘next week’ unless companies manufacture at American plants

Business News

Economic News

• Tell Us What the Resumption of Student Loan Payments Means For You
  Student loan payments are scheduled to begin again this October after a pause of more than three years. Because of a Supreme Court decision last month, these payments will resume without a forgiveness plan from the Biden administration that would have wiped out up to $20,000 from some borrowers’ balances.  We want to know more […]
• Congress And Biden Are Playing With Fire In The Debt Ceiling Standoff
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): Could an economic cataclysm be just a few weeks away? Experts are warning that could indeed happen if the U.S. doesn’t raise the debt ceiling, the statutory limit on how much money the federal government can borrow […]
• Why An Aging Population Might Not Doom The American Economy
  The American economy is booming and robust. Just look at the chart below, which shows that the overall unemployment rate — the share of people within the labor force who are without work but are looking for it — is lower than it’s been in more than 50 years: But wait! Americans just don’t want […]
• The Fed’s Fight Against Inflation Could Cost Black Workers The Most
  When the world grinded to a halt back in March 2020, one of the most tried and true rules of the U.S. economy once again reared its ugly head: When the economy goes into crisis, Black workers are disproportionately harmed — and are often the first to be affected. Unemployment spiked for everyone in April […]
• What Does the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Mean For The Economy?
  Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. amelia.td (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): On Friday, financial regulators announced that they were taking control of Silicon Valley Bank, signaling the largest bank collapse since the global financial crisis of 2008. California regulators closed the bank and put the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]
• Why Is 2 Percent The Federal Reserve’s Magic Number For Inflation?
  Transcript Santul Nerkar: Inflation in America is high. You’ve probably noticed when you’ve gone to the grocery store or gas station. But ordinary Americans aren’t the only ones unhappy with our current 6 percent inflation rate. The Federal Reserve isn’t thrilled, either. The number that the Fed would like to see — its target inflation […]
• The Fed’s Inflation Goal Is Completely Arbitrary
  Over the past 18 months, inflation has dominated our understanding of the pandemic economy. Americans have endured the highest yearly price increases in four decades, from soup to nuts — literally. Even now, as experts and forecasters worry that the economy might dip into recession, observers also remain dismayed about the relative stickiness of inflation. […]
• The Perks Workers Want Also Make Them More Productive
  Three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work are as popular as ever. Only 6 percent of employees able to do their jobs remotely want to return to the office full time, according to a Gallup survey published in August. The vast majority of “remote-capable” workers want to spend at […]
• Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?
  Inflation isn’t under control, and we’re heading for a recession. Except, wait: The latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is healthier than it’s been in years. So maybe we’re heading for the fabled “soft landing” as the Federal Reserve tries to curb inflation. Except, wait: That jobs report was too good, which means […]
• Which Republicans Could Vote For A Debt Ceiling Increase?
  Nothing is certain in this life, but the United States will definitely need to raise its debt ceiling later this year to avoid a potentially calamitous debt default. On one side, President Biden and Democrats want a “clean” debt limit increase, while Republicans want future decreases in spending included in any deal. To avoid a […]
• Why So Many States Want to Ban China From Owning Farmland
  The spy balloon spotted over Montana wasn’t the first recent incident to spark fears about national security and espionage in the U.S. Only a few years ago, a Chinese billionaire named Sun Guangxin planned to build a wind farm on part of 140,000 acres his company had amassed in southwest Texas, near Laughlin Air Force […]
• How This Debt Ceiling Debate Could End
  Political battles in Washington sometimes feature the hallmarks of a bad sequel that uses the same narrative threads as its predecessor — just with less verve and imagination. In 2023, it’s taking the form of another round of drama over the debt ceiling. Congressional Republicans say they won’t back a debt ceiling hike without spending […]
• Who Americans Usually Blame After Showdowns Over Federal Spending
  Playing chicken with the national economy is not unusual for Congress and the president. There was the time that former President Donald Trump ground the government to a halt because he wanted money for his border wall. Oh, and the time that tea party Republicans threatened to send the U.S. into debt default if Congress […]
• Rents Are Still Higher Than Before The Pandemic — And Assistance Programs Are Drying Up
  Cleveland is one of the poorest cities in the country. It’s far from the expensive coastal cities like New York City and San Francisco, where astronomically high rents are common. Cleveland doesn’t fit the stereotype of a city people want to move to; in fact, it has been losing population since the 1950s. But since […]
• The Numbers That Defined 2022
  What a year 2022 has been. There was so … much … news. We saw record-high inflation, war in Ukraine, a landmark Supreme Court session, continuing effects of the pandemic, the Winter Olympics, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup and, of course, the midterms. In typical FiveThirtyEight fashion, we’ve been reflecting on […]
• The U.S. Poverty Rate Hit A Record Low — But Don’t Expect It To Stay That Way
  This video is part of our series “The Numbers That Defined 2022.” Transcript One of the most important numbers of the year that you might not have heard of is 7.8 percent. That’s the share of Americans who were living in poverty in 2021, according to the most recent supplemental poverty rate, which was released […]
• Americans Generally Support Unions — And Averting A Rail Strike
  When President Biden signed a bill to prevent a rail-worker strike this past Friday, it was only the latest in a series of union actions that have gotten national attention in the past few years. Starbucks and Amazon workers are trying to unionize around the country. Nationwide, 78,000 workers went on strike in the first […]
• Biden Is Very Unpopular. It May Not Tell Us Much About The Midterms.
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