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Lead David Benavidez and Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez headlined a cross-division title night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 2, 2026, with Ramirez defending his WBA and WBO cruiserweight belts against Benavidez. The evening’s undercard and prelims produced several decisive outcomes — including Tito Sanchez’s 10th-round TKO and Ismael Flores’s unanimous decision upset — … Read more

On May 2, 2026 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Golden Tempo delivered a dramatic come-from-behind victory in the 152nd Kentucky Derby, winning at morning-line odds of 23-1. Jockey Jose Ortiz guided the colt from last into a narrow nose victory over favorite Renegade, covering the 1 1/4-mile race in 2:02.27. Trainer Cherie DeVaux, 44, became … Read more

Kentucky Derby 2026: Start time and live updates from racing’s crown jewel Lead: The 152nd Kentucky Derby ran Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, with post time officially set for 6:57 p.m. EDT (7:02 p.m. expected break). A competitive, deep field arrived without a single runaway favorite; Renegade, Commandment and Further Ado shared early backing. … Read more

The 152nd Kentucky Derby arrives at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, with post time set for approximately 6:57 p.m. ET. Fans, trainers and bettors converge as 3-year-old Thoroughbreds line up for the iconic 1 1/4-mile Run for the Roses; Renegade is the early favorite and will break from the No. 1 post under Irad … Read more

The 152nd Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with post time set for approximately 6:57 p.m. ET. Nineteen three-year-olds are expected to run following late scratches, and bay colt Renegade—ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. from the No. 1 post—enters as the betting favorite after recent wins in the Arkansas … Read more

Lead: New genetic and psychological research is reshaping how scientists answer the old question of whether personality is set at birth. A 2009 legal case in Trieste tested a defence tied to the MAOA “warrior” gene, while large-scale studies over the last 15 years have used genome-wide methods to measure genetic contributions to the Big … Read more

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

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

Lead U.S. equities opened May on a high note as the S&P 500 rose to an intraday record on Friday, driven by gains in tech and consumer names while oil prices slipped. The rally came amid mixed corporate results and market-moving headlines including a White House tariff announcement and a distressing report about Spirit Airlines. … Read more

Lead On May 1, 2026, U.S. stocks opened the new month with gains as the S&P 500 climbed to a fresh intraday record in New York, helped by a rally in Apple shares and broad strength in tech. The S&P was up about 0.5%, the Nasdaq rose roughly 0.8% and the Dow added 112 points … Read more

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

Lead Apple Inc. on April 30, 2026 gave a notably strong revenue forecast for its third fiscal quarter, which runs through June, even as the company warned that memory‑chip costs will rise and Mac shortages will persist for “several months.” The guidance — sales up 14% to 17% year over year — far exceeded the … Read more

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

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

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