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Lead: President Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin guiding commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday as part of an initiative he called “Project Freedom.” The U.S. Central Command said the operation will deploy guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft and roughly 15,000 service members to support what officials described … Read more

Three people have died and several others are ill following a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius during a voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina to Cape Verde, the World Health Organization told the BBC. One hantavirus infection has been laboratory-confirmed and five additional cases remain under investigation. A 69-year-old British national is in intensive care … Read more

Lead: Six months before November’s midterm elections, a Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll released on 3 May 2026 finds President Donald Trump’s public disapproval at 62%, the highest level recorded across his two terms. The survey shows acute voter dissatisfaction on economic issues and the administration’s handling of the February war with Iran, with wide majorities … Read more

Lead: On Jan. 2, 2022, Gloria Choi placed a frantic 911 call in Lakewood, Washington, saying her boyfriend was following her and that “he’s got a gun.” Seconds later multiple shots were fired; Choi was extricated by first responders and pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Investigators tied the attack to a pattern of stalking … Read more

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