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• 76ers' Joel Embiid faces 'flopping' accusations after Philly's Game 7 over Celtics May 3, 2026
  Boston star Jaylen Brown said Joel Embiid was "flopping around" after the Celtics blew a 3-1 lead and lost to the 76ers in a 109-100 Game 7 elimination.
• American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on remarkable road trips and cool coin collections May 3, 2026
  The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of remarkable road trips, cool coin collections and more.
• Cole Allen's cross-country train musings show 'scattered' mindset of accused would-be Trump killer: expert May 3, 2026
  Court filings reveal Cole Allen's phone notes during his cross-country Amtrak trip before he allegedly attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump.
• Prince William, Kate Middleton share new portrait of Princess Charlotte to mark her 11th birthday May 3, 2026
  Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated Princess Charlotte's 11th birthday with a new garden portrait and a video showing her playing on a Cornwall beach holiday.
• The ballot box showdowns this month that you need to watch May 3, 2026
  The 2026 primary season heats up in May with races across a dozen states testing Trump's grip on the GOP ahead of critical midterm elections.
• Massive fire destroys University of South Florida laboratory building: 'Total loss' May 3, 2026
  A massive fire broke out at the University of South Florida's Marine Science Laboratory in St. Petersburg, with no injuries reported, authorities said.
• Cameraman gets caught risking it all to film World Cup's 'sexiest fan' in the Formula 1 paddock May 3, 2026
  A cameraman lost focus during Sky Sports coverage when paddock guest Ivana Knoll, the World Cup's "sexiest fan," walked by.
• Massive 2,000-pound sea lion shocks tourists at iconic US hot spot: 'He’s like a Volkswagen!' May 3, 2026
  A rare Steller sea lion nicknamed Chonkers, weighing up to 2,000 pounds, has become an overnight sensation at San Francisco's popular Pier 39 waterfront.
• Connor McDavid delivers message Oilers fans won’t want to hear May 3, 2026
  Connor McDavid says the Edmonton Oilers are an average team with high expectations and agrees the organization has taken a step back as a whole.
• Virginia Tech speaker calls for ‘end of US empire,’ praises Oct 7 in ‘Death to America’ remarks May 3, 2026
  Mohamed Abdou, barred from Columbia for supporting terror groups, allegedly urged students to disrupt the U.S. defense industry at a Virginia Tech event.
• Veterans could decide the midterms, and the VA is why May 3, 2026
  Republican candidates face growing pressure to prioritize VA reform as veterans' support could decide control of the House in the 2026 midterms.
• Beloved racer Alex Zanardi, who turned tragedy into Paralympic triumph, dead at 59 May 3, 2026
  Alex Zanardi, Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist whose career was marked by two life-altering accidents, has died at age 59.
• Sharon Stone stuns fans with poolside bikini photo proving she's 'still got it' ahead of summer May 3, 2026
  Sharon Stone, 68, wows fans with a new bikini photo on Instagram. The "Total Recall" star recently went viral after her comments about Robert De Niro.
• Student charged after 5 stabbed at high school in violent altercation over vape pen May 3, 2026
  A Tacoma student is charged as an adult with first-degree assault after a stabbing at Foss High School allegedly injured four students and a guard.
• Kentucky Derby horse scratched after throwing jockey while getting loaded into starting gate May 3, 2026
  Kentucky Derby horse Great White got spooked and threw jockey Alex Achard at the starting gate. The horse was scratched and Golden Tempo won in a major upset.
• Identities of pickleball players killed in plane crash on way to tournament released May 3, 2026
  The five people killed in the Central Texas plane crash near Wimberley have been identified as four Amarillo Pickleball Club members who were heading to a tournament, along with the pilot.
• Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli continues strong form with Miami Grand Prix Pole May 2, 2026
  F1 returns in Miami with Kimi Antonelli on pole, but Ferrari's strong starts and a resurgent Max Verstappen could shake up the championship battle.
• Golden Tempo wins 2026 Kentucky Derby May 2, 2026
  Golden Tempo captured the 152nd Kentucky Derby, earning Cherie DeVaux her first Triple Crown victory and making her the first female trainer to win the Derby after upsetting Renegade.
• Rob Schneider says comedy reveals hidden beliefs, warns labels like ‘Nazi’ silence debate May 2, 2026
  Rob Schneider says labels like Nazi and fascist are now used to shut down disagreement, warning on Dr. Phil's podcast about comedy and self-censorship.
• Activist remains perched atop DC bridge protesting Iran war, AI development: 'The spirit moves me' May 2, 2026
  An ongoing blockade at the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., is in its second day as an activist claims to protest Iran war and AI.

World News

• Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals May 3, 2026
  There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
• Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing? May 3, 2026
  How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.
• Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans May 3, 2026
  The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
• Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert May 3, 2026
  Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.
• Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert May 3, 2026
  Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.
• Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow May 3, 2026
  More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
• Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl May 3, 2026
  The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.
• How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic May 3, 2026
  BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.
• The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer? May 2, 2026
  President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.
• The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout May 2, 2026
  Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".
• Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage) May 2, 2026
  The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
• 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.
• Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot May 2, 2026
  A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.
• US Supreme Court asked to restore abortion pill access May 2, 2026
  A lower court has limited mail-order access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which the drug's maker says will cause "irreparable harm".
• Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating May 2, 2026
  On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.
• Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia May 2, 2026
  It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.
• Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip May 2, 2026
  It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".
• 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.
• Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies May 2, 2026
  Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.
• '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.

US News

• Cole Allen's cross-country train musings show 'scattered' mindset of accused would-be Trump killer: expert May 3, 2026
  Court filings reveal Cole Allen's phone notes during his cross-country Amtrak trip before he allegedly attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump.
• Massive fire destroys University of South Florida laboratory building: 'Total loss' May 3, 2026
  A massive fire broke out at the University of South Florida's Marine Science Laboratory in St. Petersburg, with no injuries reported, authorities said.
• Student charged after 5 stabbed at high school in violent altercation over vape pen May 3, 2026
  A Tacoma student is charged as an adult with first-degree assault after a stabbing at Foss High School allegedly injured four students and a guard.
• Activist remains perched atop DC bridge protesting Iran war, AI development: 'The spirit moves me' May 2, 2026
  An ongoing blockade at the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., is in its second day as an activist claims to protest Iran war and AI.
• Car loaded with explosives slams into lavish Portland social club, bomb squad still pulling out live devices May 2, 2026
  One person is dead after a fiery crash at Portland’s Multnomah Athletic Club in Oregon, where police say possible explosives were found inside the vehicle.
• Missing man’s body found in abandoned cemetery crypt in case tied to biker gang May 2, 2026
  Investigators searching for missing musician Keith Palumbo found his body sealed inside a cemetery crypt in a case involving the Warlocks MC. His case is being explored in the true crime series "Philly Homicide."
• Illegal immigrant shot by ICE indicted for allegedly ramming agents with car in California May 2, 2026
  A federal grand jury indicted an illegal immigrant from El Salvador on assault charges after he allegedly rammed his car into ICE agents in California.
• ‘86 47’ slogan tied to James Comey resurfaces at May Day protests across US May 2, 2026
  Signs reading "86 47" were spotted at May Day rallies in New York City and Los Angeles, echoing the phrase tied to James Comey's recent federal indictment.
• Obama-backed $2.2B green energy 'boondoggle' leaves taxpayers on the hook May 2, 2026
  Taxpayers and electricity customers face a costly standoff over the Ivanpah solar plant as California regulators block all efforts to shut it down.
• Harvard scientist convicted of lying about China ties rebuilds brain-tech lab in China May 2, 2026
  Charles Lieber, a convicted former Harvard scientist, has rebuilt his brain-computer interface lab in Shenzhen, China, according to Reuters.
• ICE lines up to boot illegal immigrant child sex predator after bogus asylum claim, early prison release May 2, 2026
  ICE agents want North Carolina police to turn over a Romanian illegal immigrant convicted of child sex crimes now facing possible deportation proceedings.
• Beloved crossing guard killed by alleged drunk driver while helping kids cross the street in Louisiana May 2, 2026
  A beloved Livingston Parish crossing guard was allegedly struck and killed by a drunk driver while helping children cross the street in Louisiana.
• Bryan Kohberger's mother called him 'my angel' and insisted police made a 'really, really bad mistake': book May 2, 2026
  A new book reveals Bryan Kohberger's mother told FBI agents he was her "angel" after his 2022 arrest for the murders of four University of Idaho students.
• 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.

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

• The ballot box showdowns this month that you need to watch May 3, 2026
  The 2026 primary season heats up in May with races across a dozen states testing Trump's grip on the GOP ahead of critical midterm elections.
• Abortion pill fight heads to Supreme Court as manufacturer warns of ‘chaos’ after ruling May 2, 2026
  The Supreme Court faces an emergency request from abortion pill mifepristone manufacturer Danco Laboratories, GenBioPro after a 5th Circuit ruling blocked mail-order access, reinstated in-person prescription requirements.
• Trump's troop cuts in Europe could be blocked by Congress — here’s how he might get around it May 2, 2026
  Trump threatens to pull U.S. troops from NATO allies Germany, Italy and Spain after they resisted supporting operations tied to the Iran conflict.
• Communist and socialist groups call for 'revolution' and seizure of property at Minneapolis May Day rally May 2, 2026
  A Minneapolis May Day rally organized for immigrant rights drew communist and socialist groups demanding revolution, rent caps and wealth redistribution.
• Power the Future sends letter to lawmakers over data May 2, 2026
  Power the Future, a pro-energy group, is asking Rep. Comer and Sen. Paul to probe nonprofit funding it alleges is fueling anti-data center campaigns across 24 states.
• Mamdani allocates $500K for reparations talks as NYC faces $5.4B deficit May 2, 2026
  Under Mayor Mamdani, New York City has set aside $500,000 to fund community discussions on reparations and other forms of assistance for Black New Yorkers despite a budget deficit.
• 'New Democrat Party': Senate GOP sounds off on 'extreme' Graham Platner as Senate race in Maine heats up May 2, 2026
  Senate Republicans eye attacks on Graham Platner's progressive record and ties to Sanders and AOC now that Maine's Democratic primary is settled.
• Dr Oz names 5 states in fraud crackdown as Trump administration targets Medicaid abuse May 2, 2026
  Dr. Oz says CMS has written letters to five states as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on Medicaid and healthcare fraud schemes.
• Democrats who rallied at ‘No Kings’ protests applaud King Charles in Congress May 2, 2026
  Democrats face mockery for welcoming King Charles III to Congress after rallying at "No Kings" protests targeting presidential power weeks earlier.
• 'Needs to resign': California vice mayor ripped after commenting '86 47' on state GOP's online post May 2, 2026
  California GOP demands Los Altos Vice Mayor Larry Lang resign over "86 47" posts he made on social media roughly a month after ex-FBI Director James Comey was indicted for the same thing.
• Pro-China tech tycoon's network helped organize NYC May Day protests where Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke May 2, 2026
  Groups financially backed by Shanghai-based tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham were key organizers at NYC May Day demonstrations, an investigation found.
• Universities face funding threat as lawmakers target schools with ties to adversarial nations May 2, 2026
  A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced 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 shooter 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 US 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.

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

• Nature haven 'trashed' after four-year wait for protection decision May 3, 2026
  Activists claim developers are damaging the area while NatureScot considers whether or not to designate it a protected site.
• No ban on over-the-counter pet flea treatments in Jersey May 3, 2026
  It comes as the UK looks to restrict the products to vet visits.
• 'Mournes could take centuries to recover from wildfires' May 3, 2026
  One conservation expert says repeated fires in The Mournes are like "death by a thousand cuts".
• Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot May 2, 2026
  A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.
• Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• '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

• Prince William, Kate Middleton share new portrait of Princess Charlotte to mark her 11th birthday May 3, 2026
  Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated Princess Charlotte's 11th birthday with a new garden portrait and a video showing her playing on a Cornwall beach holiday.
• Sharon Stone stuns fans with poolside bikini photo proving she's 'still got it' ahead of summer May 3, 2026
  Sharon Stone, 68, wows fans with a new bikini photo on Instagram. The "Total Recall" star recently went viral after her comments about Robert De Niro.
• Goldie Hawn thinks kids lack 'grit' from too much screen time, not enough real-world problem solving May 2, 2026
  Goldie Hawn says kids today lack grit, reflecting on her free-range childhood during a "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" appearance and promoting her new book.
• Lisa Kudrow still earns $20M a year in residuals from 'Friends' more than 30 years after show premiered May 2, 2026
  Lisa Kudrow revealed she and the Friends cast earn $20 million a year in residuals and shared behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic NBC sitcom.
• Ted Danson had ‘10 good years’ in Speedos before wife Mary Steenburgen made the ‘brave move’ to ban them May 2, 2026
  Ted Danson shares on his podcast that wife Mary Steenburgen banned his beloved Speedos during a family vacation and admits it was the right move.
• Anna Nicole Smith’s lookalike daughter turns heads in dramatic new look at Kentucky Derby as stars take over May 2, 2026
  Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn Birkhead turned heads with a bold goth-inspired look at the 2026 Kentucky Derby, embracing her own identity.
• Jerry Seinfeld rips electric cars as ‘stupid virtue signal,’ has zero interest May 2, 2026
  Jerry Seinfeld slams electric cars as a "virtue signal" in a new interview, saying he has no interest in EVs and criticizing modern car design.
• Post Malone abruptly cancels upcoming tour dates with Jelly Roll: ‘We ain’t ready’ May 2, 2026
  Post Malone apologizes to fans after announcing a tour delay, saying he needs more time to complete his upcoming double album before hitting the road.
• 'Scarface' mansion in Florida hits the market for $237 million May 2, 2026
  The iconic "Scarface" waterfront estate in Key Biscayne, Florida, once part of Nixon's Winter White House, hits the market at $237 million asking price.
• King Charles, Queen Camilla bring royal flair to three US cities on trip marking America’s 250th: PHOTOS May 2, 2026
  King Charles visited the United States in April, and made history as the second monarch to speak during a joint session in Congress.
• Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland May 2, 2026
  Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: guess the star-studded families and who wore what.
• Charlize Theron says her kids won’t get a free ride in Hollywood: They need to ‘earn it’ May 2, 2026
  Actress Charlize Theron says her kids won't get a Hollywood safety net, requiring that they get summer jobs and create their own financial path.
• Sydney Sweeney goes Instagram official with Scooter Braun in cozy Stagecoach snaps May 2, 2026
  Hollywood's hottest new celebrity couples include Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton and Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun, who became Instagram official.
• ‘Karate Kid’ star Ralph Macchio’s honest secret to staying grounded and ageless in Hollywood May 2, 2026
  "The Karate Kid" star Ralph Macchio spoke about staying balanced in Hollywood while being honored for animal rescue work at NYC Second Chance Rescue’s 6th Annual Rescue Ball.
• Michael Jackson biopic ends before his most controversial chapter: What happened next May 2, 2026
  The hit Michael Jackson biopic ended in 1988, but his life grew far more controversial. Explore the allegations, trial and events that followed.
• ‘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.

Environmental News

• DIY identity protection vs paid services: What works in 2026 May 2, 2026
  The Conduent breach, called the largest in U.S. history by Texas AG Ken Paxton, exposed millions of records. Here's how to protect your identity now.
• JetBlue lawsuit raises airline pricing questions May 2, 2026
  A proposed class action lawsuit claims JetBlue used tracking tools to monitor browsing activity and adjust flight prices without customer consent.
• 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.

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

• What death doulas can teach us about dying May 2, 2026
  Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?
• '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.

Middle East News

• High Court presses Justice Minister's lawyer over failure to fill judicial vacancies May 3, 2026
  "Why does this bother me? Because crime is rampant," said Justice Alex Stein.
• Israel Hofsheet petitions High Court over state benefits it says favor haredi sector May 3, 2026
  The petition says benefits are tailored to people with characteristics more common in the haredi sector, such as early marriage, large families, and many siblings.
• Iran executes man convicted of killing security officer during 2022 protests - report May 3, 2026
  Mizan said the defendant confessed to assaulting the security officer. HRANA quoted an informed source as saying Abdollahzadeh was subject to torture to extract forced confessions.
• Twenty-one detained as police thwart attempt to bring Passover sacrifice to Temple Mount May 3, 2026
  This was not the first such attempt. Last month, 14 Jewish men and boys were arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle sacrificial goats onto the Temple Mount.
• Four more UNRWA workers took part in Oct. 7 attacks, tied to Hamas, USAID evidence finds May 3, 2026
  To date, its investigations have led to the suspension or disbarment of 21 individuals who either participated in the October 7 attacks or had affiliations with Hamas.
• Ex-minister Chili Tropper quits Blue and White, Gantz decries 'painful day' May 3, 2026
  Tropper said he was leaving the party because, within Blue and White, he could no longer "realize his worldview." 
• TNS student senate cuts Hillel ties over Israel trips, university says decision lacks 'authority' May 3, 2026
  Hillel TNS could return to "good standing" if it renounced its status as a chapter of Hillel and ended participation in several Israel student trips, according to the USS.  
• Police arrest 12-year-old for bringing weapons to school, alleged intent to harm others May 3, 2026
  In an interview with 103FM’s Nissim Mishal and Anat Davidov, the school’s principal, Amir Les, added that the suspect had been released the same day, but “ won't be returning to the school at all."
• Israel set to double Air Force fleet with purchase of 75 F-35, F-15 fighter jets May 3, 2026
  The NIS 350 billion deal resolves the debate over which plane to invest in, resulting in a much larger budget to cover both.
• The Strait of Hormuz: How the world endorsed Iran's blackmail - opinion May 3, 2026
  Energy infrastructure becomes a key battleground in the Iran conflict, threatening regional stability and global supply chains.
• Israel cancels Lag Ba’omer Meron pilgrimage after Home Front Command warnings May 3, 2026
  Officials first considered a sharply reduced symbolic event before approving a broader format that would have allowed gatherings of up to 1,500 people in each compound.
• IDF launches recruitment push for ultra-Orthodox military tracks May 3, 2026
  The units being recruited for, Hetz Company, Netzah Yehuda Battalion, and Hasmonaim Brigade, have all operated across multiple fronts throughout the ongoing war.
• Attempted White House dinner assassin seeks to downgrade from prison suicide precautions May 3, 2026
  Allen was assigned a "safe cell," described as a padded room with 24-hour lockdown procedures.
• The battlefield is in your backyard: Why drone, GPS chaos is now civilian life - opinion May 3, 2026
  How electromagnetic threats moved from the battlefield to your balcony, and why the rules can’t keep up
• China calls Taiwan's president a 'rat' as he meets Eswatini king in surprise visit May 3, 2026
  "The Republic of China, Taiwan, is a sovereign nation and a Taiwan that belongs to the world," Lai told the king.
• Inside the unflinching friendship shared between Israel and Serbia - editorial May 3, 2026
  There are countries that issue statements, countries that turn ambiguous when tested, and then there are countries that show up. Serbia has proven it belongs firmly in the latter category.
• IDF's AI unit transformed air force effectiveness in Iran war, commander tells 'Post' - exclusive May 2, 2026
  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 official says conflict with US 'likely' to restart after Trump rejects proposal 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.
• Police arrest a total of 16 suspects related to the murder of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka May 2, 2026
  Two minors and an additional suspect were arrested for their ties to the case. The police claimed to have known their identities and the fact that they participated in the attack against Zalka.
• On the way to Israel, stop at City of Dreams Mediterranean April 30, 2026
  Just 40 minutes by air from Tel Aviv, Cyprus has emerged as that in-between space; the island offers proximity without intensity.

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

• Inside the Swedish factory helping to re-arm Europe May 3, 2026
  BAE’s Hägglunds is increasing capacity as it gears up for a huge joint order from several of the region’s armies
• Chicken wars ruffle feathers in Paris suburb May 3, 2026
  Leftist politicians trade barbs over Master Poulet chain
• Detroit carmakers warn of $5bn commodities shock due to Iran war May 3, 2026
  Sector faces rising prices for supplies from aluminium to plastics and paint
• IMF criticises EU governments for ignoring energy subsidy warnings May 3, 2026
  Fund urges countries to target support at the most vulnerable rather than using expensive blanket measures
• Everyone loves Nintendo — except investors May 3, 2026
  Higher memory chip costs fuel fears of price rise for Switch 2 and cast shadow over console’s success
• Investors pile into clean energy as Iran war drives push for energy security May 3, 2026
  Renewables funds attract biggest flows for five years, as focus shifts from climate change to geopolitical crisis
• Trump says he is reviewing Iran peace plan but would consider new strikes May 3, 2026
  The conflict is now in its tenth week with no prospect of an immediate end as energy prices soar
• Greg Abel’s message to Berkshire shareholders, post-Buffett: be patient May 2, 2026
  New CEO ‘not anxious to deploy capital into subpar opportunities’ as he picks up baton from legendary predecessor
• Trump administration fast-tracks $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies May 2, 2026
  Move to shore up regional partners during Iran war comes as US warns Europe of delays to weapons shipments
• Berkshire cash pile climbs to $380bn as stock sales streak hits 14th quarter May 2, 2026
  Greg Abel to address shareholders at first gathering since he succeeded Warren Buffett

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 […]
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