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• Mary Cain's book and Nike's trans-athlete study reveal the same pattern of corporate hypocrisy May 1, 2026
  Mary Cain claims Nike's inclusivity and body positivity rhetoric clashes with alleged treatment of her and it ties in with the company's previous evasiveness on a trans athlete study.
• 600 groups with $2B in revenue mobilize 3,000 May Day protests in a 'red-blue' alliance, probe finds May 1, 2026
  A network of about 600 groups, including communist organizations and Democratic Party committees, is mobilizing roughly 3,000 pro-socialist May Day events.
• Simone Biles questions whether $23,000 for a red carpet glam is 'the new norm' in viral TikTok May 1, 2026
  Olympic gymnast Simone Biles broke down the $23,000 cost of her red carpet styling team on TikTok, leaving her 5.6 million followers divided over the jaw-dropping price tag.
• Trump’s 'Economic Fury' squeezes Iran — but can Tehran outlast the pressure? May 1, 2026
  Trump's escalating sanctions, naval blockade and financial enforcement against Iran test whether economic strain can force Iran's regime to bend.
• Archaeologist reveals how Church of England leader's treasure ended up in river after decades-long mystery May 1, 2026
  An archaeologist says he's traced a hoard of rare religious artifacts to Michael Ramsey, a former Archbishop of Canterbury. The artifacts were deliberately dumped in a river.
• Liberals rage as Trump hails USA's 'Anglo-Saxon' heritage during King Charles visit May 1, 2026
  Commentators across liberal media panicked after Trump articulated the same view of America's Anglo-Saxon heritage as that of the Founding Fathers.
• BRET BAIER: Ahead of 250th, America has witnessed triumph of resilience over despair May 1, 2026
  I witnessed the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting firsthand and saw President Trump respond with a surprising message of unity afterward.
• Three months after Nancy Guthrie's abduction, sheriff's office renews plea as key questions remain unanswered May 1, 2026
  Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, has been missing three months after suspected abduction. A masked intruder was caught on camera.
• 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.
• Fox News Digital's News Quiz: May 1, 2026 May 1, 2026
  This week's news quiz covers King Charles' gift to President Donald Trump and the verdict in the case of of a librarian who allegedly threatened the president over TikTok.
• Late Iron Maiden drummer's niece makes WWE NXT debut May 1, 2026
  British wrestler Lizzy Rain made her WWE NXT debut Tuesday night, defeating Nikkita Lyons and honoring her late uncle, Iron Maiden's Clive Burr.
• Meet Royce Keys: WWE SmackDown's newest 'monstar' looking to bring the pain May 1, 2026
  Royce Keys shares his path from East Palo Alto, California, to WWE SmackDown, detailing his family inspiration and desire to become a dominant force in wrestling.
• ACTING LABOR SECRETARY SONDERLING: A fast-track way to get a job without college debt May 1, 2026
  President Trump's Department of Labor promotes apprenticeships as alternatives to college, with those who complete earning $86,000 average starting salaries.
• Dana White 'wasn't going to see 65' before longevity expert intervened with strict new regimen May 1, 2026
  Human biologist Gary Brecka says alarming blood work showed UFC CEO Dana White had only about 10 years left to live without major lifestyle changes.
• Vance, Cruz, head to Iowa on 2026 missions as 2028 GOP race to succeed Trump heats up May 1, 2026
  Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz make stops in Iowa this week, fueling 2028 presidential speculation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
• DR. BEN CARSON: I know how bad the SPLC was, it came after me and put me at risk May 1, 2026
  The SPLC faces an 11-count Justice Department indictment alleging fraud and money laundering, including allegedly bankrolling white supremacist groups.
• Trump is trying to negotiate with an Iranian regime at war with itself May 1, 2026
  Tehran's power structure shows signs of collapse as IRGC, parliamentary and security factions clash amid rumors surrounding Mojtaba Khamenei.
• Suspect arrested for allegedly running meth lab at Michigan State University’s largest academic building May 1, 2026
  A suspect is facing felony charges after allegedly running a secret meth lab operation at Michigan State University's Wells Hall, police said.
• Why the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act after six decades in a blow to Black politicians May 1, 2026
  All six conservative justices voted to gut the Voting Rights Act in a ruling that critics say will reshape political representation for Black Americans.
• Two Kentucky bank employees shot and killed during robbery, police hunting suspect May 1, 2026
  Police are searching for a suspect after two U.S. Bank employees were shot and killed during a robbery at the Berea, Kentucky branch on Thursday.

World News

• Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla May 1, 2026
  The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
• 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.
• Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash May 1, 2026
  American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.
• 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.
• Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire May 1, 2026
  Seventeen people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
• Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling? May 1, 2026
  Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
• Six injured in Washington state school stabbing May 1, 2026
  Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.
• Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term May 1, 2026
  Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
• British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time' May 1, 2026
  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.
• Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says May 1, 2026
  The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
• Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme May 1, 2026
  The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.
• Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder May 1, 2026
  Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
• Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight May 1, 2026
  The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.
• Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement May 1, 2026
  The shutdown caused chaos in airports across the US as politicians feuded over funds for Trump's immigration crackdown.
• China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation May 1, 2026
  The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
• It's not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia's food security May 1, 2026
  Planting season is beginning in Asia - but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Chinese restrictions has hit fertiliser supply.
• Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibition April 30, 2026
  It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
• New CCTV footage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agent April 30, 2026
  The video was released after claims that the secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.
• US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege April 30, 2026
  The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.
• Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence April 30, 2026
  The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

US News

• Three months after Nancy Guthrie's abduction, sheriff's office renews plea as key questions remain unanswered May 1, 2026
  Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, has been missing three months after suspected abduction. A masked intruder was caught on camera.
• Suspect arrested for allegedly running meth lab at Michigan State University’s largest academic building May 1, 2026
  A suspect is facing felony charges after allegedly running a secret meth lab operation at Michigan State University's Wells Hall, police said.
• Two Kentucky bank employees shot and killed during robbery, police hunting suspect May 1, 2026
  Police are searching for a suspect after two U.S. Bank employees were shot and killed during a robbery at the Berea, Kentucky branch on Thursday.
• Dominican migrant with deportation order, wanted for murder in home country freed by Biden-appointed judge May 1, 2026
  A suspected illegal migrant with an Interpol Red Notice for murder was ordered released from ICE custody by a Biden-appointed judge, DHS says.
• Doctor and son accused of running dangerous side-business scheme in New York May 1, 2026
  A father-son duo allegedly ran a pill mill scheme in New York, with the doctor accused of writing dozens of fraudulent prescriptions for addictive drugs.
• Louisiana grandmother allegedly forced 4-year-old granddaughter to drink lethal amount of whiskey May 1, 2026
  A Louisiana grandmother is on trial for first-degree murder, accused of forcing her 4-year-old granddaughter to drink whiskey as a punishment.
• Deadly hospital stabbing puts Newsom under pressure over ICE detainer fight May 1, 2026
  A man is dead after a stabbing inside a San Francisco hospital, and ICE says California's sanctuary policies and Biden-era border decisions are to blame.
• New video shows WHCD suspect inside hotel before rushing security checkpoint with weapon May 1, 2026
  Newly released Justice Department footage appears to show the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect rushing a security checkpoint armed.
• FBI says trucker found dead after suspected hijacking; key details remain unclear April 30, 2026
  The FBI confirmed a truck driver who disappeared during a suspected vehicle hijacking along Interstate 95 has been found dead in coastal Georgia.
• Heart-stopping video shows officers use unlikely tool to save family trapped in floodwaters April 30, 2026
  North Texas police used jumper cables to save a mother trapped in rushing floodwaters while her children were pulled to safety during flash flooding.
• Family takes action after grandmother falls 30 feet into abandoned mine shaft April 30, 2026
  A Pennsylvania family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging U.S. Steel and a restaurant owner neglected known sinkhole dangers at an abandoned mine.
• Juror who helped convict man in fatal stabbing accused in knife attack days later: report April 30, 2026
  A juror who helped convict a man in a fatal stabbing is accused of a knife attack days later, allegedly telling victims he was “sent by Jesus" and raising questions about the verdict.
• Students stabbed inside Washington state high school as police respond to chaotic scene April 30, 2026
  Stabbing incident at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, sends victims to the hospital as police rushed to secure the scene and investigate the attack.
• Camp Mystic pulls plan to reopen this summer after backlash from grieving families April 30, 2026
  Camp Mystic announces it will not reopen for the summer 2026 season, citing respect for grieving families after last year's deadly Texas flood.
• Prep school teacher filmed sex with student she was tutoring: ‘Not my best thinking’ April 30, 2026
  Pontiac, Michigan teacher Jocelyn Sanroman was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to sex with a minor student she tutored and recorded encounters.
• Chick-fil-A employee busted in bizarre $80K mac-and-cheese theft scheme April 30, 2026
  Keyshun Jones faces theft and money laundering charges after allegedly stealing $80,000 from a Texas Chick-fil-A through a fake refund scheme.
• 'Giggling' cop killing suspect slammed by judge as prosecutors fought bail release for repeat felony offender April 30, 2026
  Alphanso Talley, who was on pretrial release in armed robbery case, is accused of killing Chicago police officer John Bartholomew at Swedish Hospital.
• Eight NYPD officers injured in massive explosion while responding to knife-wielding man in Queens home April 30, 2026
  Eight NYPD officers were injured in a Queens, New York, explosion while responding to reports of a knife-wielding man threatening people inside a home.
• What's the point? Why one area in Wisconsin has a very specific speed limit April 30, 2026
  Wisconsin's Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste rolled out an unusual speed limit designed to make drivers pause, look twice and stay alert in a busy work zone.
• Rising singer dismembered teen who threatened to expose him in kiddie pool with chainsaw: DA April 30, 2026
  Singer D4vd faces murder and child sex abuse charges after allegedly killing a 14-year-old girl and dismembering her remains in an inflatable pool.

Tech News

• 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.
• Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court April 28, 2026
  The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
• Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says April 28, 2026
  The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.
• Valve's £85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch April 28, 2026
  The pad will be compatible with PCs, Valve's handheld console, the Steam Deck as well as its upcoming gaming PC.
• Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music April 27, 2026
  Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
• China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus April 27, 2026
  It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
• 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.
• Tech Now March 21, 2026
  Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

Political News

• 600 groups with $2B in revenue mobilize 3,000 May Day protests in a 'red-blue' alliance, probe finds May 1, 2026
  A network of about 600 groups, including communist organizations and Democratic Party committees, is mobilizing roughly 3,000 pro-socialist May Day events.
• Vance, Cruz, head to Iowa on 2026 missions as 2028 GOP race to succeed Trump heats up May 1, 2026
  Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz make stops in Iowa this week, fueling 2028 presidential speculation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
• Wyoming official faces backlash after posting 'hang bad judges' comment on abortion ruling May 1, 2026
  Wyoming City Councilman Troy Bray draws criticism after posting that the state should "hang bad judges" following a ruling blocking an abortion ban.
• DOJ sues New Jersey over laws giving illegal aliens in-state tuition, says citizens treated as 'second-class' May 1, 2026
  The DOJ sued New Jersey over laws allowing illegal aliens to receive in-state tuition and financial aid, arguing they discriminate against citizens.
• Hawley champions GUARD Act as heartbroken families say AI chatbots allegedly pushed teens to self-harm May 1, 2026
  Parents testified before a Senate committee that AI chatbots manipulated their children into self-harm, fueling passage of the GUARD Act.
• GOP lawmakers seek to defund HBCU after it canceled Republican's commencement speech May 1, 2026
  GOP lawmakers in South Carolina seek to strip funding from the state's only public HBCU after it rescinded GOP Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette's invitation to speak at commencement ceremony.
• Minnesota lawmakers unload on Walz's 'legacy' after he touts fraud record in final address: 'Ridiculous' May 1, 2026
  Gov. Tim Walz sparked sharp criticism from Minnesota Republicans after addressing the state's fraud scandal in his final State of the State speech.
• DNC chair ripped for downplaying unreleased 2024 autopsy after Dem losses: 'Self-inflicted crisis' April 30, 2026
  Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin faced pressure to release the DNC's 2024 autopsy report after giving mixed signals about the document's future on "Pod Save America."
• Trump jokes he'd look '20 pounds heavier' in a bulletproof vest, says he doesn't think about threats April 30, 2026
  Trump joked he'd look 20 pounds heavier in a bulletproof vest but acknowledged the protection works after a Secret Service agent was shot in D.C.
• Louisiana suspends congressional primaries in wake of Supreme Court gerrymandering ruling April 30, 2026
  Louisiana's May congressional primaries were suspended after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down a majority Black congressional district map.
• Bessent hosts financial literacy fair, touts education as key to American dream April 30, 2026
  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent closed out Financial Literacy Month by hosting a fair for over 50 D.C. students with games, booths and vault tours.
• Trump ends DHS' months-long nightmare that left immigration enforcement without funding April 30, 2026
  President Trump signed a bill ending a record-setting 75-day DHS funding lapse, though ICE and Customs and Border Protection remain unfunded.
• Mark Sanford quits House race after one month, says fighting national debt is better done outside politics April 30, 2026
  Mark Sanford abandons his run to reclaim his old South Carolina congressional seat, announcing plans to launch a nonprofit focused on reducing U.S. debt.
• Hegseth fires back at Warren’s insider trading comments tied to Iran war: ‘No one owns me’ April 30, 2026
  War Secretary Pete Hegseth denies insider trading allegations during a heated Senate exchange with Sen. Elizabeth Warren over Iran war oil trades.
• Obama ripped for SCOTUS hot take after support for Virginia 'gerrymander' April 30, 2026
  Obama warns Supreme Court ruling guts Voting Rights Act protections, but critics note he backed Virginia redistricting favoring Democrats days earlier.
• Trump calls Sen Bill Cassidy 'very disloyal' and urges Louisiana voters to replace him over nominee fight April 30, 2026
  President Trump calls Sen. Bill Cassidy very disloyal for opposing Casey Means' Surgeon General nomination and urges Louisiana voters to replace him.
• Congress extends controversial spy law for 45 days after Senate rejects House bill April 30, 2026
  The House approved a Senate-passed 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 punting a long-term solution to the controversial spying program until Congress returns in May.
• Democrats fail to shatter Republicans' resolve on eve of crucial Iran deadline April 30, 2026
  Senate Republicans reject Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Donald Trump's authority in Iran as a critical 60-day war powers deadline arrives on Friday.
• Hundreds of Swalwell supporters attempt to claw back donations amid sexual assault claims April 30, 2026
  More than 200 donors reportedly demand refunds from Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign as he faces sexual misconduct accusations from five women.
• Dem Senate hopeful ripped for trashing Middle America in unearthed social media posts: 'Ticks me off' April 30, 2026
  Archived posts reveal Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow disparaged Middle American communities she now seeks to represent in now-deleted posts on social media.

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

• 'Disgusting' clinical waste dumped on Sheppey beaches May 1, 2026
  "Hundreds" of clinical waste vials are among thousands of tonnes of illegally dumped waste.
• 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.
• More cash to tackle willow threat at wetland April 29, 2026
  Telford and Wrekin Council has been given more money to carry out the conservation work.
• 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.
• Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech Republic in 'historic homecoming' April 29, 2026
  The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
• 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.
• Calls to revive Jersey driverless car plans April 29, 2026
  Environmental groups say the government should move away from "car-centric' models.
• £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
• Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert April 26, 2026
  The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland would remain until midnight.
• 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.
• First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens April 24, 2026
  Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
• BBC Inside Science April 23, 2026
  Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.

People In The News

• 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.
• Outlaw country singer David Allan Coe dead at 86 April 30, 2026
  Outlaw country icon David Allan Coe, songwriter behind hits like "Would You Lay With Me" and "You Never Even Called Me By My Name," has died at 86 years old.
• King Charles follows Queen Elizabeth's playbook with a twist during Trump state visit: expert April 30, 2026
  Experts compare King Charles' first U.S. visit as monarch to Queen Elizabeth's historic trips, noting his more outspoken and personal diplomatic approach.
• 'Mission: Impossible' star Ving Rhames collapses at restaurant, rushed to hospital: report April 30, 2026
  Ving Rhames, the 66-year-old "Mission: Impossible" star, reportedly collapsed while eating at a North Hollywood restaurant but is now on his way home from the hospital.
• 'Melrose Place' star Patrick Muldoon's official cause of death revealed: report April 30, 2026
  Patrick Muldoon's cause of death was a heart attack, according to his death certificate. The "Melrose Place" alum died April 19 at his Beverly Hills home.
• Prince William and Kate Middleton’s ‘genuine love story' is built on being a 'very normal family': author April 29, 2026
  Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrate their 15th anniversary, sharing a photo of them relaxing with their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
• ‘Vampire Diaries’ star Ian Somerhalder sold ‘everything’ after fraud left him in ‘eight-figure hole’ April 29, 2026
  Ian Somerhalder reveals he and Nikki Reed sold "everything" to climb out of an eight-figure debt caused by fraud in a failed business venture.

Environmental News

• 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.
• Booking.com data breach exposes traveler data to scams April 22, 2026
  Booking.com says hackers may have accessed personal data including names, emails and reservation details, raising concerns about targeted phishing attacks.
• Robots beat humans in half marathon April 22, 2026
  In Beijing, a humanoid robot named Lightning finished a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly 7 minutes.
• Michael and Susan Dell surpass $1 billion in donations backing AI-driven hospital project April 22, 2026
  Billionaire Michael Dell and wife Susan Dell become the first donors to give over $1 billion to UT Austin for a massive AI-powered medical campus.

Entertainment News

• 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.
• My weekly juggling act - being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own April 17, 2026
  Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• '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
• How can a heart rate tracker help you? April 30, 2026
  How can a heart rate tracker help you? Dr Oscar explains.
• '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.
• '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 Home Front restores security guidelines for northern border towns with Lebanon May 1, 2026
  The IDF raised the security level to "Yellow" for northern border towns after civilians were wounded in Hezbollah attacks and ongoing drone strikes.
• Security footage shows suspect Cole Allen shooting Secret Service officer before White House dinner May 1, 2026
  US Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro shared a video of Cole Allen shooting a Secret Service officer and preparing for an apparent attack on the president.
• Most Gaza flotilla activists to disembark in Greece, Israel to bring two in for questioning May 1, 2026
  However two of the activists, Saif Abu Keshek, suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization and Thiago Ávila, suspected of illegal activity, will be brought to Israel for questioning.
• 'The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reunites cast but lacks original bite - review May 1, 2026
  The big question on the minds of fans of the original film, released 20 years ago and today a cult classic, is how the sequel measures up.
• Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US May 1, 2026
  See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
• Parashat Emor: The social revolution May 1, 2026
  This portion is read during the days of the Counting of the Omer, when Judaism emphasizes mutual respect and love between people as preparation for receiving the Torah on the festival of Shavuot.
• My Word: Bibi, Bennett, blocs, and blocks - opinion May 1, 2026
  New party, old reality: Israel’s elections still revolve around blocs and the question of Netanyahu.
• Khamenei vows to protect nuclear program, warns US over Gulf presence in written statement May 1, 2026
  Khamenei reiterated that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile technologies, accusing the US of causing instability in the Persian Gulf and vowing to expel foreign forces.
• 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.”
• Spain reportedly summons Israeli chargé d'affaires as protests erupt over Gaza flotilla seizure May 1, 2026
  Protests erupted in Barcelona after Israel intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla, which also led Spain to summon Israel's chargé d'affaires, Dana Erlich, in response to the detentions.
• Trump insists Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it had one, praises Epic Fury's military successes May 1, 2026
  Trump told Newsmax that while Iran's military is heavily damaged, only a guarantee against nuclear development will secure a lasting peace, calling for stronger global action.
• Bennett, Eisenkot lead PM suitability polling ahead of Netanyahu - poll May 1, 2026
  In last week's poll, conducted before the announcement of the Together Party, Bennett and Lapid together held 31 seats. Results of today's poll show a three-seat drop, leaving them at 28 seats.
• Police fire at stolen car after checkpoint breach in West Bank May 1, 2026
  Police opened fire at the wheels of a stolen vehicle after the driver crashed through a checkpoint, struck a patrol car, and sped toward IDF forces in the West Bank.
• Editor's Notes: Israel turned right after Oct. 7, Bennett turned left - comment May 1, 2026
  The cultural tide has turned harder than the political class wants to admit, and it has turned in a direction Bennett’s new vehicle was not built to ride.
• Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf look to fire FM Araghchi over allegiance to IRGC commander - report April 30, 2026
  Pezeshkian and Ghalibaf believe Araghchi has been acting as little more than an assistant to Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the IRGC, informed sources told Iran International.
• Eyal Golan once again accused of sex crimes, state attorney calls for renewed investigation April 30, 2026
  The sexual misconduct in question allegedly occured nine years ago, against a woman with whom Golan was conducting a business meeting, according to an N12 report.
• US ships 6,500 tons of munitions, equipment to Israel in 24 hours April 30, 2026
  In a large-scale global logistics operation, the two cargo ships docked at the ports of Ashdod and Haifa carrying thousands of air and ground munitions, military trucks, and other military equipment.
• Under Ukraine pressure, Israel blocks suspect Russian grain ship April 30, 2026
  "The Russian supplier of the cargo will have to find an alternative destination to unload it," read a statement issued by Israel’s Grain Importers Association.
• Posthumous parenthood: After loss of loved ones, Israeli widows choose to bring new life April 28, 2026
  In the wake of October 7, a growing number of Israeli women are choosing to conceive the babies of their fallen partners – raising profound legal and ethical questions
• Even in ceasefire, Israelis are still living with the war - from the editor April 28, 2026
  Israelis navigate loss, trauma, and rebuilding – revealing both resilience and hidden strain

BBC News

• Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
  Seventeen people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
• Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
  Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.
• 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.
• Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire
  The US announced three days ago that the ceasefire was extended by three weeks after talks.
• Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
  The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.
• Netanyahu orders army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon
  The Israeli PM's directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.
• Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war
  Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
• 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.

Financial News

• Exxon and Chevron defy Trump pressure to boost oil production May 1, 2026
  US supermajors stick to prewar strategies despite White House plea for more drilling to curb soaring petrol prices
• Trump vs Kimmel: inside Disney chief Josh D’Amaro’s baptism of fire May 1, 2026
  Studio’s boss has run into free speech crisis just weeks into his job
• Zelenskyy’s push for EU membership strains ties with allies May 1, 2026
  Ukrainian president ‘had to hear some harsh truths’ from leaders at Cyprus summit
• How bots could help revive democracy May 1, 2026
  New AI tools encouraging deliberation could promote consensus and reduce polarisation in politics
• Trump adrift: the president’s second term is at risk of foundering May 1, 2026
  There are signs that voters are losing faith as problems mount for his administration ahead of midterm elections
• Huawei’s chip sales set to jump 60% as Chinese tech groups shun Nvidia May 1, 2026
  Chinese tech companies place large orders for the Shenzhen-based group’s latest range of AI processors
• Apple credits ‘most popular’ ever iPhone for booming sales April 30, 2026
  John Ternus pledges to continue ‘deliberateness and discipline’ in first comments since being named next CEO
• US Republicans break ranks to challenge Trump administration on Iran war April 30, 2026
  Some from president’s own party have begun to demand accountability in the unpopular conflict
• Israel rushed laser system to UAE to fend off Iran’s missiles April 30, 2026
  Deployment of equipment is one of the first examples of major defence co-operation between the two states

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.
  This week, a Siena College/New York Times poll showed President Biden with just a 33 percent approval rating, a result so poor that it touched off speculation — including from yours truly — about whether he would even run again in 2024. The Siena/New York Times number is on the low end of the polling […]
• FiveThirtyEight Is Hiring A Temporary Full-Time Video Producer
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