Social Media May 1, 2026 Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers. Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later. Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers. Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later. See more
United States Politics and Government May 1, 2026 Secret Service Avoids Hearings for Now on Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Security questions linger nearly a week after a gunman stormed a security checkpoint at the annual dinner. Secret Service Avoids Hearings for Now on Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Security questions linger nearly a week after a gunman stormed a security checkpoint at the annual dinner. Share
United States Politics and Government May 1, 2026 The Facts on Political Violence and Threats to Presidents Republican commentators have argued, incorrectly, that political violence is largely a left-wing problem. Liberals have countered by citing the threats made... The Facts on Political Violence and Threats to Presidents Republican commentators have argued, incorrectly, that political violence is largely a left-wing problem. Liberals have countered by citing the threats made... Share
State Legislatures May 1, 2026 Alabama Governor Calls Special Session to Adopt New House Maps Gov. Kay Ivey said a map that would give Republicans an additional House seat cannot be enacted without Supreme Court action, but she wants to be ready if th... Alabama Governor Calls Special Session to Adopt New House Maps Gov. Kay Ivey said a map that would give Republicans an additional House seat cannot be enacted without Supreme Court action, but she wants to be ready if th... Share
Missing Persons May 1, 2026 Human Remains Found in Tampa Bay Are Identified as Missing Grad Student A former University of South Florida student has been charged in the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, doctoral students who were reported missing la... Human Remains Found in Tampa Bay Are Identified as Missing Grad Student A former University of South Florida student has been charged in the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, doctoral students who were reported missing la... Share
Thermos May 1, 2026 Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Jars and Bottles After Customers Are Injured The company received reports that the stoppers on some of its products had “forcefully ejected,” striking customers and causing permanent vision loss in a fe... Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Jars and Bottles After Customers Are Injured The company received reports that the stoppers on some of its products had “forcefully ejected,” striking customers and causing permanent vision loss in a fe... Share
US news May 1, 2026 US lawmakers say DoJ rushed Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, citing whistleblower Democrats accuse Todd Blanche of pressuring prosecutors for charges ‘despite serious concerns’ about case’s strengthSign up for the Breaking News US newslett... US lawmakers say DoJ rushed Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, citing whistleblower Democrats accuse Todd Blanche of pressuring prosecutors for charges ‘despite serious concerns’ about case’s strengthSign up for the Breaking News US newslett... Share
Louisiana May 1, 2026 Voting rights groups sue to block Louisiana from suspending primary elections State’s governor has ordered congressional primary halted until state can redraw districts and dilute Black voteThe American Civil Liberties Union filed a su... Voting rights groups sue to block Louisiana from suspending primary elections State’s governor has ordered congressional primary halted until state can redraw districts and dilute Black voteThe American Civil Liberties Union filed a su... Share
Northern Ireland May 1, 2026 Man charged after car bomb explosion at police station near Belfast Police say New IRA may have been behind attack on Dunmurry station as suspect due in courtA 66-year-old man has been charged with several offences, including... Man charged after car bomb explosion at police station near Belfast Police say New IRA may have been behind attack on Dunmurry station as suspect due in courtA 66-year-old man has been charged with several offences, including... Share
Florida May 1, 2026 Florida prosecutors launch criminal investigation into deaths of 31 sloths Sloths were set to be displayed at controversial new theme park but report revealed mammals died in warehouseProsecutors in Florida said Friday they have lau... Florida prosecutors launch criminal investigation into deaths of 31 sloths Sloths were set to be displayed at controversial new theme park but report revealed mammals died in warehouseProsecutors in Florida said Friday they have lau... Share
Oscars May 1, 2026 Oscars changes allow for double acting nominations while banning AI The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has also rewritten rules on international film eligibilityThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences an... Oscars changes allow for double acting nominations while banning AI The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has also rewritten rules on international film eligibilityThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences an... Share
West Virginia May 1, 2026 Pope appoints former undocumented immigrant as bishop of West Virginia Leo, who has criticized Trump’s hardline immigration policy, selected Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as state’s new bishopSign up for the Breaking News US email to ge... Pope appoints former undocumented immigrant as bishop of West Virginia Leo, who has criticized Trump’s hardline immigration policy, selected Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as state’s new bishopSign up for the Breaking News US email to ge... Share
Middlesex May 1, 2026 ‘Acceptance of mediocrity’: Middlesex gaze south enviously with golden years long gone With their last title a decade ago, young players moving on and coach churn, Middlesex are no longer even the most famous team that call Lord’s homeMiddlesex... ‘Acceptance of mediocrity’: Middlesex gaze south enviously with golden years long gone With their last title a decade ago, young players moving on and coach churn, Middlesex are no longer even the most famous team that call Lord’s homeMiddlesex... Share
