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Khan wins historic third term as Mayor of London
The Labour candidate beat Conservative rival Susan Hall by more than 276,000 votes.BBC News - Top storiesIsrael-Gaza live updates: Israel says it will not agree to end the war with Hamas
More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.ABC News - Top stories - IsraelLabour's Sadiq Khan reelected as London mayor as UK's ruling Conservatives face more electoral pain
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Party’s mayor of London, has romped to victory, securing a record third straight term at City Hall, on another hugely disappointing day for the U.K.’s governing Conservatives ahead of a looming general electionABC News - WorldVerstappen edges Leclerc again to take Miami pole
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beats Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to pole position at the Miami Grand Prix.BBC News - Top storiesFrom Free Speech to Free Palestine: Six Decades of Student Protest
The protests against Israel’s war in Gaza are merely the latest in a tradition of student-led, left-leaning activism dating back at least to the civil rights and anti-Vietnam War protests of the 1960s.The New York Times - Top storiesPhotos of the grit and glam of the 150th Kentucky Derby
See photos of all the grit and glam from the 2024 Kentucky Derby. The annual horse-racing event, hosted at Churchill Downs, celebrated its 150th anniversary this year.NBC News - Top storiesPressure? What pressure? Man City, Haaland keep marching toward title
Title races are usually high-pressure, but Man City aren't just any team and Erling Haaland's four-goal day in a sixth straight league win showed just how focused they are on the prize.ESPN - SportsUniversities hold graduation ceremonies as students protest across the US
Some colleges have canceled or modified graduation ceremonies as more than 2,000 people have been arrested on campuses since April 18, as pro-Palestinian protests ripples across the US. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top storiesAnti-war protesters interrupt University of Michigan graduation
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.CBS News - Top stories-
May 4, 2024 - Israel-Gaza news
Hostage and truce talks have resumed in Cairo as war rages in Gaza.CNN - Israel -
Boeing locks out union firefighters in Washington state
This is the first time in over four decades that a group of firefighters have been on a lock out in the U.S.ABC News -
Best Mother's Day gift ideas to shop at the Wayfair Way Day sale today
Surprise Mom with cookware, home goods, patio furniture, and much more with our curated picks this holiday.CBS News -
Crushing Tory losses in London and West Midlands pile pressure on Sunak
Labour unseats Andy Street in Conservatives’ flagship West Midlands mayoraltyFinancial Times -
‘I live in a slum’: My ex-husband knocked down, then rebuilt my home and left it in foreclosure. Now he refuses to pay alimony.
“He woke one morning and announced he was done.”MarketWatch -
Buffett says Berkshire sold its entire Paramount stake: 'We lost quite a bit of money'
"I was 100% responsible for the Paramount decision," Buffett said. "It was 100% my decision, and we've sold it all and we lost quite a bit of money."CNBC -
Is a Biden-Trump-RFK debate in the cards?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s rising profile is raising the question of whether he could appear on a debate stage with President Biden and Donald Trump — and what impact that could have on the presidential race. It’s not yet clear if Kennedy, who has ...The Hill - Joe Biden -
‘Biden’s Vietnam’: Progressive lawmakers warn not to repeat campus protest history
Students protesting for Palestinian liberation have also referenced the legacy of student resistance and state crackdowns at inflection points throughout American history.Politico -
A rising Republican lost her seat in the Trump era. Now she's trying a comeback.
In 2016, Kelly Ayotte was a rising GOP star. In 2017, she was a former senator. Now, she's attempting a comeback with a run for governor of New Hampshire.NBC News - Donald Trump -
Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule
Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA after years of delays and stumblesABC News -
10 Best Portable Grills (2024): Charcoal, Propane, Electric, and More
We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane grills for road trips—or just for smaller homes.Wired -
Why You May Soon Be Drinking Synthetic Coffee
The world drinks two billion cups of coffee a day. You’ll soon have a synthetic alternative.The Wall Street Journal -
In Botswana, 44 victims of an Easter bus crash in South Africa are laid to rest
At least 44 people who died in a horrific bus crash during Easter weekend in South Africa were laid to rest in Botswana on SaturdayABC News -
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Warren Buffett Praises Apple After Berkshire Hathaway Cuts Stake
The legendary investor praised the iPhone maker at his annual meeting in Omaha, Neb., even after revealing that Berkshire had slashed its stake in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Apple -
Pablo López strikes out 8 in 6 innings as Twins beat Red Sox 3-1 for 12th straight victory
Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red SoxABC News - MLB -
2024 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, contenders, odds: Surprising picks from proven horse racing insider
When is the 2024 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs at 6:57 p.m. ETCBS Sports -
Judge: First ejection of career 'very surprising'
Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career after arguing a third-strike call Saturday vs. the Tigers.ESPN -
Mick Jagger sounds off at New Orleans Jazz Fest, starting a feud with Gov. Jeff Landry
After Mick Jagger jabs at Lousiana Gov. Jeff Landry during the Rolling Stones' Jazz Fest set in New Orleans, the conservative Republican claps back.Los Angeles Times -
Mick Jagger wades into politics, taking verbal jab at Louisiana state governor at performance
Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger waded into Louisiana politics during the band's performance at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalABC News -
Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe BidenABC News - Joe Biden -
After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'
A makeshift national network of abortion doulas, navigators at clinics and individual volunteers are helping people who live in restrictive states and need or want an abortionABC News -
Covid Vaccine Side Effects: 4 Takeaways From Our Investigation
Thousands of Americans believe they experienced rare but serious side effects. But confirming a link is a difficult task.The New York Times - Covid -
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabisABC News -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Schoolhouse Taught Me What Marriage Didn’t’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times -
Cait Bailey Can’t Avoid the Spotlight
The publicist is by the side of famous people like Zayn Malik, Alex Cooper and Alix Earle. She’s dating a famous chef. But she’d prefer to keep a low profile.The New York Times -
These Legs Were Made for Fashion
Vanessa Williams’s many ensembles in a music video for her new song, “Legs (Keep Dancing),” evoke her knack for portraying a diva with style.The New York Times -
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower 2024: Peak Time and How to Watch
The event will be active when the moon is just a sliver in the sky, but it is less easy to see in the Northern Hemisphere than other meteor showers.The New York Times -
Video: China’s Chang’e-6 Far Side of the Moon Launch
If successful, the Chang’e-6 mission will be the first in history to return a sample from a part of the moon that we never get to see from Earth.The New York Times - China -
Republicans Step Up Attacks on Scientist at Heart of Covid Lab Leak Theory
A heated hearing produced no new evidence that Peter Daszak or his nonprofit, EcoHealth Alliance, were implicated in the Covid outbreak.The New York Times - Covid
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May 4, 2024 - Israel-Gaza news
Hostage and truce talks have resumed in Cairo as war rages in Gaza. -
Boeing locks out union firefighters in Washington state
This is the first time in over four decades that a group of firefighters have been on a lock out in the U.S. -
Best Mother's Day gift ideas to shop at the Wayfair Way Day sale today
Surprise Mom with cookware, home goods, patio furniture, and much more with our curated picks this holiday. -
Outsiders Were Among Columbia Protesters, but They Dispute Instigating Clashes
City officials have blamed “external actors” for escalating demonstrations at Columbia University and elsewhere, but student protesters reject the claim. -
Who were the ‘outsiders’ at Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall?
Roughly 30% of those arrested at Columbia University's Hamilton Hall had no affiliation with the school, including James Carlson, 40, an animal rights lawyer. -
Conservatives lose West Midlands mayor, capping bleak results for Rishi Sunak
Labour's Richard Parker beats Andy Street after a wave of losses for the Tories in local and mayoral elections. -
From Free Speech to Free Palestine: Six Decades of Student Protest
The protests against Israel’s war in Gaza are merely the latest in a tradition of student-led, left-leaning activism dating back at least to the civil rights and anti-Vietnam War protests of the 1960s. -
Evening of drama as Labour squeak West Midlands win
Labour won with just over 1,500 votes more than the Tories in an incredibly close race. -
Universities hold graduation ceremonies as students protest across the US
Some colleges have canceled or modified graduation ceremonies as more than 2,000 people have been arrested on campuses since April 18, as pro-Palestinian protests ripples across the US. Follow for live updates. -
Cease-fire talks advance in Egypt even as Israel threatens to invade Rafah
TEL AVIV — A high-level Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Saturday as months of stop-start talks for a cease-fire and hostage release deal appear to have reached a crucial stage, even as Israel continued to threaten a ground offensive in Gaza’s ... -
Fierceness and Sierra Leone are the early favorites at the 2024 Kentucky Derby
Fierceness and Sierra Leone are the early favorites at the 2024 Kentucky Derby -
Best Wayfair Way Day 2024 deals on outdoor patio furniture to shop today
Discover great pre-Memorial Day deals on outdoor furniture at Wayfair to give your patio a stunning spring makeover. -
How Sadiq Khan won over London for the third time
The Labour candidate clinched a third-successive term as mayor of London - but what next? -
Flood watch in effect for over 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma
A flood watch remains in effect for more than 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma on Saturday morning as a number of flood warnings are in effect. -
Donald J. Trump’s Scandals Captivate the Court, but Hush-Money Case Hangs on Dry Details
Prosecutors started their criminal case against Donald J. Trump with eye-catching and lurid stories, but the heart of the matter is invoices and ledger entries. -
May 3, 2024 - US college protests
More than 2,100 people have been arrested on college and university campuses since April 18, as a wave of pro-Palestinian protests ripples across the US. -
Photos of the grit and glam of the 150th Kentucky Derby
See photos of all the grit and glam from the 2024 Kentucky Derby. The annual horse-racing event, hosted at Churchill Downs, celebrated its 150th anniversary this year. -
Local election results in maps and charts
Analysis of results in the local elections 2024, including the London mayor and councils around England. -
Who will win the Kentucky Derby today, according to experts
Experts tip their hats and share their picks for the 2024 Kentucky Derby, plus how to watch or stream the race. -
Former security guard convicted of killing unarmed man during an argument at a Memphis gas station
A former security guard has been convicted of first-degree murder. -
Khan wins historic third term as Mayor of London
The Labour candidate beat Conservative rival Susan Hall by more than 276,000 votes. -
Frank Stella, Towering Artist and Master of Reinvention, Dies at 87
He moved American art away from Abstract Expressionism toward cool minimalism. His explorations of color and form were endlessly discussed and constantly on exhibit. -
At a private donor retreat, Trump team says Minnesota and Virginia are in play
Top officials for former President Donald Trump’s campaign believe they can flip Democratic strongholds Minnesota and Virginia into his column in November, they told donors behind closed doors at a Republican National Committee retreat Saturday. -
Best deals on grills at the Wayfair Way Day 2024 sale, happening today
Now that grilling season is here, it's the perfect time to buy a new grill at Wayfair's Way Day 2024 sale. -
Texas police officer dies after being injured when a tornado struck his home
He died at a hospital where he was taken after the tornado struck his home. -
US job market shows signs of cooling, with just 175,000 jobs added in April
The latest snapshot on US employment was a shocker: The economy added 175,000 jobs, far below expectations for 235,000 and a reversal of the trend for robust monthly gains. -
Warren Buffett says AI may be better for scammers than society. And he's seen how
The value of its investment portfolio plunged even as core businesses prospered -
Before Mike Johnson and Kevin McCarthy, there was ‘Uncle Joe,’ a Speaker who fought his own GOP rebels
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is facing a threat a few of his Republican predecessors can relate to: members of his own party vowing to oust him from power. -
Sunak says results 'disappointing' but voters will 'stick with us' at general election
Labour wins by-election and string of councils from the Tories, who retain the Tees Valley mayoralty. -
Saturday Sessions: Old 97's performs "Falling Down"
Old 97's first started in Dallas as a popular bar band in the 90s, but since then, they've garnered a national fan base and critical acclaim. Now, three decades later, the alt-country pioneers are making a return visit to Saturday Sessions with ...