audio-neutral-informative May 1, 2026 In a Small Iowa Town, a Solution to a National Crisis As the Trump administration guts weather agencies, a state’s low-cost flood tracking system offers a model for responding to deadly inundations. In a Small Iowa Town, a Solution to a National Crisis As the Trump administration guts weather agencies, a state’s low-cost flood tracking system offers a model for responding to deadly inundations. See more
Art and design May 1, 2026 A mind-bending Spaniard, an imagistic Puerto Rico and a lush Latvian – the week in art A revelatory Zurbarán show proves him the equal of Goya and Picasso, Angel Otero takes up a Somerset residency and Daiga Grantina brings nature to abstractio... A mind-bending Spaniard, an imagistic Puerto Rico and a lush Latvian – the week in art A revelatory Zurbarán show proves him the equal of Goya and Picasso, Angel Otero takes up a Somerset residency and Daiga Grantina brings nature to abstractio... Share
Television May 1, 2026 The Artist review – this flamboyant period comedy is like nothing else on TV The creator of this singular work of art founded his own TV network to get it aired – and it’s cast is an absolute dream. Mandy Patinkin, Janet McTeer and Pa... The Artist review – this flamboyant period comedy is like nothing else on TV The creator of this singular work of art founded his own TV network to get it aired – and it’s cast is an absolute dream. Mandy Patinkin, Janet McTeer and Pa... Share
California May 1, 2026 Top California Democrat urges change to ‘free-for-all’ primary to keep governor’s mansion blue Rusty Hicks concerned that Democrats could crowd each other out in ‘open’ system and hand victory to RepublicansThe chair of the California Democratic party... Top California Democrat urges change to ‘free-for-all’ primary to keep governor’s mansion blue Rusty Hicks concerned that Democrats could crowd each other out in ‘open’ system and hand victory to RepublicansThe chair of the California Democratic party... Share
Washington state May 1, 2026 Six wounded after stabbing attack at high school in Washington state Four students are in critical condition and security guard and suspect also injured after stabbing in TacomaSign up for the Breaking News US email to get new... Six wounded after stabbing attack at high school in Washington state Four students are in critical condition and security guard and suspect also injured after stabbing in TacomaSign up for the Breaking News US email to get new... Share
Scotland May 1, 2026 End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit Labour called SNP first minister John Swinney ‘shameless’ for claiming credit when it was the result of king’s US visitDonald Trump’s announcement that he wi... End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit Labour called SNP first minister John Swinney ‘shameless’ for claiming credit when it was the result of king’s US visitDonald Trump’s announcement that he wi... Share
Women's health May 1, 2026 Woman’s fight for sterilisation raises questions over access to procedure Critics say women face unequal treatment but others say tighter controls reflect legitimate medical concernsA psychologist who was denied sterilisation on th... Woman’s fight for sterilisation raises questions over access to procedure Critics say women face unequal treatment but others say tighter controls reflect legitimate medical concernsA psychologist who was denied sterilisation on th... Share
Contraception and family planning May 1, 2026 Woman denied permanent birth control on NHS wins case with ombudsman Leah Spasova from Oxfordshire fought for 10 years to obtain tubal ligation procedure, while men could get vasectomiesAnalysis: questions over how accessible... Woman denied permanent birth control on NHS wins case with ombudsman Leah Spasova from Oxfordshire fought for 10 years to obtain tubal ligation procedure, while men could get vasectomiesAnalysis: questions over how accessible... Share
UK weather May 1, 2026 ‘Hotter than Hawaii’: London and East Anglia expected to reach 27C on Friday The scorching heat means parts of the UK could also be warmer than Sydney, Buenos Aires or TunisYou might expect sunshine in Australia, Tunisia or Argentina,... ‘Hotter than Hawaii’: London and East Anglia expected to reach 27C on Friday The scorching heat means parts of the UK could also be warmer than Sydney, Buenos Aires or TunisYou might expect sunshine in Australia, Tunisia or Argentina,... Share
Steel industry May 1, 2026 Czech energy group hints at combined bid for British Steel and Speciality Steel UK Exclusive: Sev.en Global Investments could turn state-owned businesses into Britain’s biggest steelmakerBusiness live – latest updatesThe owner of the UK’s l... Czech energy group hints at combined bid for British Steel and Speciality Steel UK Exclusive: Sev.en Global Investments could turn state-owned businesses into Britain’s biggest steelmakerBusiness live – latest updatesThe owner of the UK’s l... Share
International Trade and World Market May 1, 2026 Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries. Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries. Share
James Comey May 1, 2026 James Comey’s re-indictment is the product of a twisted justice department | Lawrence Douglas Amid Trump’s unrelenting assault on the rule of law, it is drearily unsurprising to see the ex-FBI director targetedConsider the following screed: “If any ot... James Comey’s re-indictment is the product of a twisted justice department | Lawrence Douglas Amid Trump’s unrelenting assault on the rule of law, it is drearily unsurprising to see the ex-FBI director targetedConsider the following screed: “If any ot... Share
UK news May 1, 2026 Labour Day marches and Buddha’s birthday: photos of the day – Friday The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading... Labour Day marches and Buddha’s birthday: photos of the day – Friday The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading... Share
