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Search ongoing for 2 U.S. service members missing after training exercises in Morocco
AFRICOM says search and rescue operations under way in southwestern Morocco during African Lion exercise.The United States military says two service members participating in a multinational military exercise in Morocco are missing.In a statement on Sunday, its African Command (AFRICOM) said the pair went missing on Saturday close to the Cap Draa Training Area near the city of Tan Tan in the country’s southwest.“The incident remains under investigation and the search is on-going,” it added in a statement.AFRICOM said the US, Morocco and other countries taking part in the annual African Lion exercise have launched search and rescue operations involving ground, air and maritime assets.African Lion is the largest annual joint military exercise that the US takes part in on the continent.It is hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, and its stated aim is to strengthen “interoperability among participants and build readiness to respond to crises and contingencies in Africa and around the world”.
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Three die after suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
Three people are dead and at least three others are sick after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization said Sunday. The three dead were cruise passengers, said Oceanwide Expeditions, the company that operates the ship, called the MV Hondius, which is currently anchored in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, an island nation off the west coast of Africa. Passengers will not be allowed to disembark in Cape Verde, the country’s health minister Maria da Luz Lima told Radio Cabo Verde on Sunday. However, local health authorities have visited the ship and assessed two symptomatic crew members “requiring urgent medical care,” Oceanwide Expeditions said in its statement. Hantavirus can cause a severe and often deadly respiratory illness called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which killed Betsy Arakawa, the wife of the late actor Gene Hackman, last year. Humans most commonly become infected through contact with rodents like rats and mice, especially with their urine, droppings and saliva, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Just one type of hantavirus, the Andes virus, is known to be able to transmit from person to person, but it is rare.
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Jeanine Pirro says she has evidence officer was shot at White House press dinner
Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old California man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner last Saturday, is "no longer on suicide status" at the Correctional Treatment Facility at the D.C. jail complex, according to a court filing submitted Sunday.Allen's federal public defenders withdrew an earlier motion seeking his removal from suicide status, telling the court the request is now moot. The filing comes as the high-profile federal case against Allen continues to unfold, with significant new evidence emerging in recent days about the shooting at the Washington Hilton.The ContextThe court filing offers a brief but notable update in one of the most closely watched federal prosecutions of the year. Allen faces life in prison if convicted of the attempted assassination count alone, and his defense team has signaled it may eventually press for his release before trial.The status of his mental health while in custody is also a matter of legal significance, as it could affect future proceedings, evaluations, and any potential defense strategies.What the Filing SaysThe filing was submitted by Assistant Federal Public Defenders Tezira Abe and Eugene Ohm. It asks U.S. Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya to vacate a
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Plane Strikes Light Pole During New Jersey Landing
News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 05:54 PM EDTBy Hollie SilvermanDeputy Weekend EditorAuthorities are investigating after a United Airlines flight arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole along the New Jersey Turnpike during its landing on Sunday afternoon, WABC reported, citing officials. The airline reported no injuries among the 221 passengers and 10 crew members on board, according to the report.Newark is one of the nation’s busiest airports, and even minor landing incidents can trigger broader safety reviews. The incident raises questions about approach procedures, airport infrastructure, and whether the aircraft’s path or external factors contributed to the strike, especially in the wake of the deadly crash at LaGuardia airport that killed two pilots in March.Newsweek reached out to the FAA, United Airlines and Port Authority by email Sunday for more information. This is a breaking news story. Updates to come. ...
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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition: Spokesperson
The former New York City mayor is "critical but stable," his spokesman said.May 3, 2026, 7:11 PMRudy Giuliani is hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman said on Sunday. The spokesman, Ted Goodman, said in a statement the 81-year-old former New York City mayor is critical but stable.The statement does not say what happened.Popular Reads"Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition," the statement said. "Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same level of strength as we speak. We do ask that you join us in prayer for America's Mayor -- Rudy Giuliani."Giuliani served as New York City's mayor from 1994 to 2001.
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Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Due to Iran War Fuel Crisis. Other Low-Cost Airlines Could Be Next
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultralow cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 people said it had "started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately." The airline said on its website that all flights have been canceled and customer service is no longer available. Some passengers arrived Saturday for flights and were stunned to find them canceled, while workers learned overnight they were out of a job. READ MORE: Trump says a 'final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration "We are proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry over the last 34 years and had hoped to serve our guests for many years to come," Spirit's announcement said. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Saturday that Spirit had a reserve fund set up for customers who bought directly from the airline to get refunds. People who bought from third-party vendors like travel agents would have to seek refunds from them. He
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports.New attacks on the strait, through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil normally passes, threatened to deepen the global energy crisis and push the countries into renewed conflict as the war entered its eighth week.A fragile ceasefire is due to run out by Wednesday. Iran said it had received new proposals from the United States, and Pakistani mediators were working to arrange another round of direct negotiations.Iran’s joint military command said “control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state ... under strict management and control of the armed forces.” It warned it would continue to block transits while the U.S. blockade remained in effect.Revolutionary Guard gunboats opened fire on a tanker and an unknown projectile hit a container vessel, damaging some containers, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said. India’s foreign ministry said it summoned Iran’s ambassador over the “serious incident” of firing on two India-flagged merchant ships, especially after Iran earlier let
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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 10 wounded, police say
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At least 10 people were rushed to hospitals with gunshot wounds on Sunday after a shooting during a party at a lake near Oklahoma City, according to police.Edmond police responded Sunday evening after receiving multiple reports of shots fired at around 9 p.m. at a gathering near Arcadia Lake, department spokeswoman Emily Ward said at a press briefing.No arrests had been made in connection with the shooting as of late Sunday, but Ward said there was no known threat to the public.TWO GUNMEN SUSPECTED AFTER INDIANA UNIVERSITY-AREA SHOOTING LEAVES 9 INJURED, POLICE SAY Police block off near S. Air Depot boulevard in Edmond, Oklahoma, after a campground shooting at Lake Arcadia, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)"We’re kind of all over the metro speaking with victims and witnesses," Ward said.In addition to the 10 people transported to hospitals by emergency responders, Ward said more drove themselves to hospitals for medical evaluations.Victims were admitted to hospitals in "various conditions," she said.Ward said the party where the shooting was reported featured a large group of people who are believed to be young adults.SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY GUNS DOWN DEPUTY IN AMBUSH DURING ROUTINE CALL THAT
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Top Republicans warn Trump's Germany troop withdrawals send wrong message to Putin
7 minutes agoJaroslav LukivEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockThe US currently has more than 36,000 active duty troops in GermanyGerman Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from his country was "foreseeable", as the Nato military alliance says it is seeking clarification from Washington.Speaking to the DPA news agency, Pistorius also stressed that "the presence of American soldiers in Europe, and particularly in Germany, is in our interest and in the interest of the US".Meanwhile Nato spokeswoman Allison Hart said the alliance was "working with the US to understand the details of their decision".Washington's move comes after President Donald Trump criticised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for saying the US had been "humiliated" by Iranian negotiators in the ongoing war.The US military deployment in Germany - currently at more than 36,000 active duty troops - is by far its biggest in Europe, compared with about 12,000 in Italy and 10,000 in the UK.Trump has also suggested pulling US troops from Italy and Spain.Last year, Washington decided to reduce its troop presence in Romania, as part of Trump's plan to shift the focus of US military commitment from Europe to the Indo-Pacific region.There are now growing concerns within the 32-member Nato
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Two U.S. service members missing in Morocco following annual military exercises
World May 3, 2026 11:49 AM EDT CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Sunday. The service members are U.S. Army soldiers who went missing while on a hike, a U.S. defense official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity as they were not allowed to speak publicly about the issue. READ MORE: Why Gen Z protests are shaking Morocco and how the government has responded "They were not actively taking part in any training. The day's exercises had concluded, and, from our understanding, they were out on a recreational hike," the official said. AFRICOM said the U.S., Morocco and other countries participating in the African Lion exercise have launched a search and rescue operation. "The incident remains under investigation and the search is ongoing," it said in a statement. The incident happened on Saturday at about 9 p.m., the Moroccan military said, near the Cap Draa Training Area near Tan Tan, close to the Atlantic Ocean. The terrain is mountainous, a mix of desert and semidesert plains. The search team includes helicopters,
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GameStop making $56 billion offer to acquire eBay, WSJ says | Fortune
US video games retailer GameStop has offered to buy eBay for $55.5bn (£41bn) in an unsolicited bid that its boss warned could turn hostile if the proposal is rebuffed by eBay’s board.GameStop, which has quietly accumulated a 5% stake in eBay, said it was willing to pay $125 a share, split 50-50 between cash and stock.It is an ambitious move by the games company, which catapulted to fame during the meme-stock craze of 2021 but is worth far less than its takeover target. GameStop had a market valuation of roughly $12bn on Friday before its bid, while eBay – originally launched as a side hobby by its founder Pierre Omidyar in 1995 – is worth about $46bn.But Ryan Cohen, who has run GameStop since 2020, claims eBay could be worth much more under his leadership, saying in a letter to eBay chair, Paul Pressler, that he would immediately launch a cost-cutting programme that would slash $2bn worth of spending a year.“Ebay should be worth – and will be worth – a lot more money,” Cohen told the Wall Street Journal.“I’m thinking about turning eBay into something worth hundreds of billions of dollars,” Cohen said, adding: “It could be a legit
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Austrian police arrest suspect in supermarket baby food poisoning case
World May 3, 2026 12:02 PM EDT VIENNA (AP) — Police in eastern Austria say a 39-year-old suspect has been arrested after rat poison turned up in some HiPP baby food jars on supermarket shelves in central Europe. HiPP, which recalled some of its baby food jars in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic after the case came to light last month, said in a statement Saturday it was "greatly relieved" by the arrest, and would provide further updates as verified details come in. WATCH: Study finds many supermarket baby foods are unhealthy. Here's what parents should know The Burgenland State Criminal Police Office, under the direction of prosecutors, said a probe was launched after poison turned up in a baby food jar purchased at a supermarket in the city of Eisenstadt on April 18. It said the suspect was being questioned, and that no further details would be immediately provided. The Burgenland public prosecutor's office has announced an investigation into suspected "intentional endangerment of the public." In an email to The Associated Press on Sunday, the Burgenland police office said the suspect was arrested in Salzburg state, to the west. The Austrian Press Agency reported that an expert report
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Formula One: Miami GP race updates as storms threaten disruption – live
Nineteen-year-old becomes the first driver in F1 history to convert his first three pole positions into race victories.Italian teenage prodigy Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday and wrote his name in the Formula One record books with his third victory in a row from pole position.The youngest driver ever to lead the championship, at 19 years old, Antonelli also became the first to take his first three career wins from the top slot on the grid and also the first in five editions of the race to win in Miami from the front row.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Man Utd beat Liverpool in thriller to secure Champions League qualificationlist 2 of 4The World Cup & Passport privilegelist 3 of 4Who is Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby?list 4 of 4USA vs Paraguay among World Cup games with unsold, exorbitant ticketsend of list“This is just the beginning, the road is still long,” he said after beating McLaren’s world champion Lando Norris by 3.2 seconds at the Hard Rock Stadium to stretch his lead to 20 points after four rounds – all won by Mercedes.“We are working super hard
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Golden Tempo gana el Derby de Kentucky y DeVaux se convierte en la 1ra entrenadora en coronarse | AP News
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — After being asked all week about the possibility of becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, Cherie DeVaux was nearly speechless when Golden Tempo charged from the back of the pack Saturday to make history for her.“I’m just glad I don’t have to answer that question anymore,” DeVaux said to a rousing round of applause.DeVaux joined Jena Antonucci, with Arcangelo in the 2023 Belmont, as the only women to train the winner of a Triple Crown race. She was just the 18th woman to saddle a horse in the Derby in its 152-year history, and the gravity of the situation came into focus for her days earlier when she saw a young girl on the backstretch and realized the impact she is making.“It really is an honor to be able to be that person for other women or other little girls to look up to,” DeVaux said. “You can dream big, and you can pivot. You can come from one place and make yourself a part of history.” DeVaux credits growing up with seven brothers and two sisters for her toughness. After winning the Derby on her first try eight years after starting
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Jayson Tatum Decision Made Hours Before Celtics-76ers Game 7
Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for Game 7 with left knee stiffnessByKYLE HIGHTOWER AP sports writerMay 2, 2026, 6:07 PMBOSTON -- Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for Game 7 against Philadelphia on Saturday night with left knee stiffness. The team announced the news about 90 minutes before the start of the winner-take-all first-round matchup between Boston and the Philadelphia 76ers. “He just came in today with knee discomfort. The medical team and myself decided for him not to play,” coach Joe Mazzulla said during his pregame meeting with reporters.It is unclear who will start in Tatum's place.Tatum briefly left Game 6 in the third quarter for unspecified treatment to his calf. Tatum, of course, is just 22 games into his return from the torn right Achilles tendon injury he suffered in last season’s playoffs.Popular ReadsThe Celtics downplayed the situation, with Tatum saying afterward that his leg was only feeling “a little stiff.” He said following a quick assessment and some time on the exercise bike he didn’t return because the game was out of hand and the starters had already been pulled.___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBAPopular Reads
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Greg Abel earns solid scorecard from Berkshire shareholders after first annual meeting
Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 2, 2026.CNBCOMAHA, Nebraska — In his debut running Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, Greg Abel delivered what many shareholders came to see: a steady hand, a firm grasp of the sprawling conglomerate and just enough of his own style to reassure investors the post-Warren Buffett era is on solid footing.The reviews from longtime shareholders and professional investors were broadly positive, even as many acknowledged the notable absence of Buffett, whose wit, storytelling and investing acumen have long defined the event."Very solid. No misspoke words. Thorough answers," said Steve Check, founder of Check Capital Management. "Nice guy, but we sure don't have the laughs that we had with Warren and Charlie [Munger].""Greg and company delivered on content, examination of businesses and confidence in outlook," Macrae Sykes, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds.David Kass, a finance professor at University of Maryland and a decades-long Berkshire shareholder, said he grew more confident in Berkshire after seeing firsthand Abel's performance. He pointed to the firm's "deep bench" — including executives like vice chairman of Berkshire's insurance operations Ajit Jain; Adam Johnson, president of Berkshire's consumer products,
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Antisemitism 'allowed to come into the open' says Bondi victim's daughter
18 minutes agoKaty WatsonAustralia correspondentAFP via Getty ImagesSheina Gutnick's father was killed while trying to stop the Bondi gunmenThe daughter of a Bondi Beach attack victim has described how, since the shooting, she has received messages saying she too should have been killed.Sheina Gutnick was the first witness appearing before Australia's royal commission into antisemitism, set up in the wake of a shooting at a Hanukkah event in December in which 15 people were killed.Gunman Sajid Akram, 50, was shot dead by police at the scene and his son Naveed Akram - the other alleged attacker - was critically injured and later transferred from hospital to prison.The 24-year-old has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist attack."I saw people trying to excuse and justify the events as only anti-Zionist," Gutnick told a public hearing in Sydney on Monday as she listed the ways in which she was made to feel unsafe in her own country. Gutnick also told the hearing she'd seen a huge shift in antisemitism since October 2023."I felt as though antisemitism was allowed to come into the open," she said. "All of a sudden it was socially, morally
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Mexican governor and mayor step down after U.S. drug trafficking indictments
World May 2, 2026 3:19 PM EDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's party in the northwestern Sinaloa state said they would temporarily step down from their posts after the United States charged them and eight other politicians and security officers with drug trafficking in a bombshell indictment that has shaken Mexico's political establishment. In a short video announcement at midnight Friday, Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya, the highest-ranking official named in the indictment, denied accusations that he protected the Sinaloa cartel and helped it smuggle drugs into the U.S. in exchange for millions of dollars in bribes. READ MORE: Mexico says 2 U.S. federal agents who died were not authorized to participate in any local operation "My conscience is clear," said Rocha, 76, a longtime ally of influential former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. "To my people and to my family, I can look you in the eye because I have never betrayed you, and I never will." But he said he would take a temporary leave of absence from the position he has held for six years to defend himself against what he called the "false and malicious" allegations and cooperate with the Mexican
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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks next week: Here's what you need to know
NEW YORK (AP) — The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet. But a bright moon will spoil the fun this year, making the display harder to glimpse.The shower will peak Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Viewers from the Southern Hemisphere typically see 50 meteors per hour during the peak, but the interfering moon could cut that number by half. In the north, skywatchers will likely see fewer than 10 per hour.“For us in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s not going to be as impressive,” said Teri Gee, manager of the Barlow Planetarium in Wisconsin. “The farther south you are, the better you’ll see it.”Meteor showers happen when the Earth charges through trails of debris left behind from comets or asteroids. Those bits collide with Earth’s atmosphere at extremely high speeds, producing streaks of light that are also known as shooting stars. On any given night, a handful of stray meteors are visible under dark skies. Meteor showers yield a more exciting show and happen at predictable times every year.Most meteor showers are caused by leftovers from comets, and the Eta Aquarids feature debris from one of the most well-known. Halley’s comet passes by
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West Bengal: Modi's BJP conquers one of India's toughest political frontiers
14 minutes agoSoutik BiswasIndia correspondentHindustan Times via Getty ImagesPrime Minister Narendra Modi during a road show in support of BJP candidates in Bengal For years, India's West Bengal state was the great exception to Narendra Modi's political advance. His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had swept through India's Hindi-speaking heartland, expanded into the west and north-east, and overwhelmed once-formidable regional rivals. Yet Bengal - argumentative and steeped in a self-image of cultural exceptionalism - remained stubbornly resistant.That made this state election unusually consequential. With more than 100 million people, West Bengal's electorate is larger than Germany's, turning its election into something closer to a nation choosing a government than a routine Indian state poll. Monday's BJP victory there would rank among the most significant breakthroughs of Modi's 12-year reign. It is not merely the defeat of a three-term incumbent, but the completion of the party's long march into eastern India."Winning Bengal is a big victory for the BJP - a land of promise that has long eluded its grasp," says author and journalist Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.Hindustan Times via Getty ImagesA defeat in Bengal would end Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule in the stateIn Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin's DMK government was swept aside by
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How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive
NEW YORK (AP) — A hidden force is quietly pushing up costs for everything from your summer vacation to your weekly grocery bills: a weaker U.S. dollar.The dollar has fallen about 10% against other major currencies since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, a pullback potentially playing a role in Americans’ concerns about affordability.“It’s kind of a hidden tax,” says economist Thomas Savidge of the conservative-leaning American Institute for Economic Research. “What your dollar is going to be able to buy is going to shrink.”A look at where the dollar stands and what it means for you: Historic dollar declineThe U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against other major currencies, logged its steepest six-month drop in more than 50 years in the first half of 2025. Though the decline hasn’t deepened, the dollar index is still about 10% lower than the start of Trump’s term.A strong dollar makes imports cheaper and can help keep inflation in check. A weak one can increase prices on foreign goods but boost American exports.U.S. presidents have long voiced support for a strong dollar even as they pursued policies that, at times, pushed the currency lower. Trump has suggested a strong dollar
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OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesOPEC+ has agreed an increase in oil output of 188,000 barrels per day, the cartel said on Sunday, as it pushes on with production in the first meeting since the loss of its key member, the United Arab Emirates.The group of seven major oil producers announced it would increase June production by slightly less than May's output hike of 206,000 bpd. Sunday's figure excludes the United Arab Emirates share of output, which officially departed OPEC+ on May 1. The seven countries included Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman."In their collective commitment to support oil market stability, the seven participating countries decided to implement a production adjustment of 188 thousand barrels per day from the additional voluntary adjustments announced in April 2023," OPEC said in its statement.Oil supply has been choked since the Iran war began on February 28, as the Strait of Hormuz – a vital shipping route for global oil and gas supplies – has remained effectively closed. Concerns around production were amplified further on Tuesday with news of the shock departure of the UAE, the cartel's third-largest producer.The Gulf state concluded that exiting the group was in its national
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US’s Rubio to visit Italy after Trump’s spats with Meloni, Pope Leo
Updated May 4, 2026, 6:56 a.m. ETU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Italy this week for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV, a senior Vatican official told USA TODAY.The visit would be the first meeting between the Chicago-born pontiff and a senior member of the administration since President Donald Trump sharply criticized the pope last month. The Vatican official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the meeting was not yet publicly announced. An official Vatican calendar notice subsequently said the meeting was due May 7.The Washington Post first reported news of the expected meeting. The U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to a comment request.Trump has been at odds with the pope's position on the war in Iran. The Vatican has also traditionally acted as a mediator with Cuba, a country Trump has mused about taking over. Leo has expressed concerns about rising tensions between the Trump administration and Cuba. The White House is intent on pushing for economic and political reforms in Cuba and has instituted a de facto oil blockade of the island that has brought it to the brink of humanitarian disaster.In April, the Cuban government announced that it granted
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US appeals court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs
A maker of the widely used abortion pill mifepristone asked the Supreme Court on Saturday to block an appellate court ruling that cut off mail-order access to the drug just a day earlier, in what was the biggest jolt to abortion policy in the U.S. since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Danco Laboratories, which is also a defendant in the lawsuit in question, asked to block the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision while appeals are pending, saying the appellate ruling "injects immediate confusion and upheaval into highly time-sensitive medical decisions." READ MORE: Court restricts abortion access across U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone The appeals court's unanimous ruling Friday marked a substantial victory for abortion opponents seeking to stem the flow of abortion pills prescribed online, which they view as subverting state bans. It requires that mifepristone be distributed only in person and at clinics, overruling regulations set by the federal Food and Drug Administration. "We're now going to see, I think in a way we haven't before, what the nation will look like when abortion bans are actually in effect," said Mary Ziegler, an expert on abortion law and a professor at University
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Comey indictment is 'not just about a single Instagram post,' acting attorney general says
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday the government has more evidence than an Instagram post supporting charges that former FBI Director James Comey threatened President Trump. Last year Mr. Comey posted a photo on Instagram depicting seashells on the beach arranged to read “86 47,” which many took as support for killing Mr. Trump. “This is not just about a single Instagram post,” Mr. Blanche said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “This is about a body of evidence that the grand jury collected over the series of about 11 months,” he said. “We will necessarily have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, at trial, every element of this crime, which we’re prepared to do.” A grand jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, where Mr. Comey took the seashell photo, indicted the former FBI director on two counts, threatening the president and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. A redacted version of the indictment — the unredacted version is under seal — only references the Instagram post as evidence, saying “a reasonable recipient who is familiar with the circumstances would interpret [the
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Man Utd: Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as a precaution
Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.Sources stressed it was a precautionary move for the 84-year-old former Manchester United manager, and not an emergency situation.Ferguson, who managed United for 27 years during a glittering reign, watches the club's games from the directors' box.No further update has been provided on his condition after his admission to hospital.Ferguson had a brain haemorrhage in 2018 which left him seriously ill. He spoke about his recovery in detail three years later.He was pictured with guests at the stadium on Sunday a couple of hours before kick-off.Ferguson was subsequently taken in an ambulance from Old Trafford to the hospital.Club officials are optimistic Ferguson will soon be fit enough to return home.
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Boston, Philadelphia face off in Game 7 showdown - Time to make a bet
The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers face off in game seven of the Eastern Conference first roundByThe Associated PressMay 2, 2026, 2:02 AMPhiladelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (56-26, second in the Eastern Conference)Boston; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Celtics -7.5; over/under is 205.5EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 3-3BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers square off in game seven of the Eastern Conference first round. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 106-93 in the last matchup on Friday. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 30 points, and Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 18.The Celtics have gone 36-16 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston leads the league giving up only 107.2 points per game while holding opponents to 44.2% shooting.The 76ers are 27-25 against Eastern Conference opponents. Philadelphia is sixth in the Eastern Conference with 16.9 fast break points per game led by VJ Edgecombe averaging 8.0.The Celtics are shooting 46.7% from the field this season, the same percentage the 76ers allow to opponents. The 76ers are shooting 46.2% from the field, 2.0% higher than the 44.2% the Celtics' opponents have shot this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Brown is averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and
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Did Wrexham make Championship playoffs? Schedule, bracket and final table
Wrexham's dream of reaching the Premier League is over, for this season anyway.And for Ryan Reynolds, it was tough to stomach.“I am completely gutted by today’s result but incredibly proud of our season,” the actor wrote on X after the Welsh club he co-owns missed out on a place in the playoffs in the second-tier Championship by drawing 2-2 with Middlesbrough in a dramatic final round of the regular season on Saturday.That allowed Hull to jump ahead of Wrexham and into sixth place — the fourth and final spot in the playoffs — courtesy of a 2-1 win over Norwich in a match played at the same time.The winning goal for Hull, by Oli McBurnie in the 67th, appeared to be scored from an offside position but there are no video reviews in the English Football League.It ended Wrexham’s unprecedented run of three straight promotions under its famous owners — a streak that began by getting out of the fifth tier in the 2022-23 season and has been documented in the globally popular, Emmy Award-winning “Welcome to Wrexham” series.Still, seventh place marked the Wrexham's highest finish in its history, bettering the 15th position it achieved in the second tier in
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Anthony Edwards Injury Update Emerges Before Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1
News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 07:55 PM EDTBy Matt AudiletContributing Sports WriterMinnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was upgraded to questionable on the team's injury report Sunday night, just one day before a Game 1 matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.This upgrade indicates that Edwards is attempting to return as soon as possible in the Timberwolves' second-round playoff series.Edwards suffered a bone bruise after hyperextending his left knee during a Game 4 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Round 1. He missed the next two games, but his teammates were able to close out the series in six games and advance to the next round.Initial reports suggested that Edwards would miss at least the first two games of the Timberwolves' second-round series against the Spurs, but this upgrade could mean an earlier-than-expected return for the All-Star guard."Edwards, who has missed the last two games with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, has been cleared for on-court basketball activities," the Timberwolves wrote in a release on Sunday. "He will be listed as questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs."Edwards posted a YouTube video on Sunday titled "Don't count me out."“It’s the playoffs,” Edwards said
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