May Day demonstrations spotlight energy costs amid Iran war

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On May 1, International Workers’ Day, labor and activist groups staged demonstrations worldwide — from Casablanca and Istanbul to Paris, Santiago and multiple U.S. cities — linking rising household energy and living costs to the war involving Iran. Protesters called for higher wages, stronger labor protections and peace as pickets, marches and selective boycotts disrupted … Read more

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Scores $10M Previews, $50.5M Global Start

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Lead The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened Thursday with $10 million in U.S. previews and $50.5 million worldwide after early international runs, positioning the sequel for a projected 3-day domestic debut near $75–$80 million. The David Frankel–directed follow-up plays at 4,150 theaters, including heavy Premium Large Format inventory, and arrives on strong presales and social-media … Read more

Thousands to Join ‘No School, No Work, No Shopping’ May Day Economic Blackout

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Thousands across the United States are preparing to take part in an economic blackout on May 1, 2026, with organizers coordinating roughly 3,500 “May Day Strong” events nationwide. Participants have been urged to observe “no school, no work, no shopping,” with planned walkouts, marches, block parties and evening gatherings in cities and towns across the … Read more

Stock futures are little changed after the S&P 500 hits a record to wrap April’s trading: Live updates – CNBC

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Lead: On April 30, 2026, U.S. stock futures were largely flat after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at new record highs to finish April. The S&P 500 closed above 7,200 for the first time as the index rose 1.02 on Thursday, while the Dow jumped 790.33 points and the Nasdaq added 0.89. Futures tied … Read more

Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

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Lead: On Thursday, Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared that Tehran will safeguard its nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities amid an escalating confrontation with the United States in the Persian Gulf. His statement, read on state television, came as a U.S.-led naval blockade has restricted Iranian oil exports and turned back about … Read more

Robinson, Daniels Ejected as Knicks Set Playoff Halftime Record in 140-89 Game 6 Rout

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ATLANTA — The New York Knicks closed out their opening-round series with a dominant 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, a game that featured the ejection of New York center Mitchell Robinson and Atlanta wing Dyson Daniels. New York led 83-36 at halftime, a 47-point margin that established a new NBA playoff … Read more

Record-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown ends – NBC News

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Lead The House approved a Senate-passed bill on Thursday and President Donald Trump signed it the same afternoon, ending a record 75-day partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The measure funds major DHS components — including FEMA, the Coast Guard, TSA and the Secret Service — through the end of September. The … Read more

US Indicts Sinaloa Governor and Nine Officials Over Alleged Cartel Ties

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Lead: US federal prosecutors have indicted Rúben Rocha Moya, the sitting governor of Sinaloa, along with nine current and former Mexican officials, accusing them of conspiring with leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel to ship large quantities of narcotics into the United States. The indictment was unsealed in New York on Wednesday and names alleged coordination … Read more

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump’s calls for cuts – The Guardian

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Lead On 29 April 2026 the Federal Reserve left its policy rate at 3.50%–3.75%, and Chair Jerome Powell announced he will remain on the Fed’s rate-setting board beyond his 15 May term expiry. The decision came amid sustained public pressure from former President Donald Trump for rate cuts and after the US attorney for the … Read more

SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch from Kennedy Space Center: What to know before Wednesday liftoff

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Wednesday, April 28, 2026 — SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center at 10:13 a.m. ET carrying the ViaSat‑3 F3 communications satellite into geostationary transfer orbit. The company began its official webcast on X at 9:56 a.m. ET and has posted a detailed post‑liftoff timeline; boosters are expected to touch … Read more

S&P 500 futures edge higher as Wall Street eyes Mag 7 earnings and Fed decision

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Lead: On April 28, 2026, U.S. equity futures ticked modestly higher as traders prepared for quarterly reports from four of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” tech heavyweights and awaited the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s April policy meeting. S&P 500 futures gained about 0.1% while Nasdaq 100 futures rose roughly 0.4% in early trading. The session … Read more

What next for Mali’s military leaders after shock of rebel offensive?

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In the days after coordinated rebel assaults that reached Bamako and led to the assassination of Defence Minister Souleymane Maïga, Mali faces a fraught political and military crossroads. The attacks, claimed by an alliance of the Tuareg Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and the al‑Qaeda‑linked Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), also resulted in … Read more