Midterm Elections (2026) May 1, 2026 Georgia Governor Sets Date for Special Election to Fill David Scott’s House Seat The winner will serve out the rest of Representative David Scott’s seat in Congress after the longtime lawmaker’s death last month. Georgia Governor Sets Date for Special Election to Fill David Scott’s House Seat The winner will serve out the rest of Representative David Scott’s seat in Congress after the longtime lawmaker’s death last month. See more
Barr May 1, 2026 Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement. Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement. Share
Political Prisoners May 1, 2026 Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel Laureate, Is Hospitalized Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activists, was taken to a hospital after collapsing following a heart problem in prison. Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel Laureate, Is Hospitalized Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activists, was taken to a hospital after collapsing following a heart problem in prison. Share
Australian politics May 1, 2026 Federal government accused of watering down proposal to protect Australia’s threatened species and ecosystems Wilderness Society says changes undermined intent of national standards intended to reverse decline of plants, animals and ecosystemsGet our breaking news em... Federal government accused of watering down proposal to protect Australia’s threatened species and ecosystems Wilderness Society says changes undermined intent of national standards intended to reverse decline of plants, animals and ecosystemsGet our breaking news em... Share
Whistle-Blowers May 1, 2026 N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her. N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her. Share
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. Share
Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests (2023- ) May 1, 2026 A Night of Civil Discourse Turns to Confrontation at Cornell After a debate over the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, students say the university president hit them with his vehicle. He says he was the victi... A Night of Civil Discourse Turns to Confrontation at Cornell After a debate over the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, students say the university president hit them with his vehicle. He says he was the victi... Share
Jeffrey Epstein May 1, 2026 Bard president Leon Botstein stepping down after inquiry into his Epstein ties Investigation found Botstein – who had claimed he wasn’t friends with Epstein – made 25 visits to his townhouseLeon Botstein has announced he is stepping dow... Bard president Leon Botstein stepping down after inquiry into his Epstein ties Investigation found Botstein – who had claimed he wasn’t friends with Epstein – made 25 visits to his townhouseLeon Botstein has announced he is stepping dow... Share
Peter Kay May 1, 2026 Peter Kay show stopped and 19-year-old in custody after ‘suspicious bag’ found Comedian pulled from stage in Birmingham about 45 minutes into performance and audience told to leaveA live show by comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham has been... Peter Kay show stopped and 19-year-old in custody after ‘suspicious bag’ found Comedian pulled from stage in Birmingham about 45 minutes into performance and audience told to leaveA live show by comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham has been... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 1, 2026 U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war. U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war. Share
Super League May 1, 2026 Sivo hat-trick keeps Leeds on top as they hold off Wakefield fightback Leeds 40-22 WakefieldRhino half-back Jake Connor masterminds bruising winLeeds Rhinos solidified their position at the Super League summit, with Jake Connor... Sivo hat-trick keeps Leeds on top as they hold off Wakefield fightback Leeds 40-22 WakefieldRhino half-back Jake Connor masterminds bruising winLeeds Rhinos solidified their position at the Super League summit, with Jake Connor... Share
Arsenal May 1, 2026 PSG and Bayern in ‘different world’ to tired Premier League teams, says Arteta Arteta: ‘The difference in the leagues is night and day’Ødegaard likely to miss Fulham game with knee problemMikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions that Prem... PSG and Bayern in ‘different world’ to tired Premier League teams, says Arteta Arteta: ‘The difference in the leagues is night and day’Ødegaard likely to miss Fulham game with knee problemMikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions that Prem... Share
Premier League May 1, 2026 Calvert-Lewin eases Leeds to verge of safety in dominant win over Burnley It was the night all the nerves vanished into the ether, replaced by every track on the Leeds United soundtrack as Premier League survival was all but confir... Calvert-Lewin eases Leeds to verge of safety in dominant win over Burnley It was the night all the nerves vanished into the ether, replaced by every track on the Leeds United soundtrack as Premier League survival was all but confir... Share
