Hazardous and Toxic Substances May 4, 2026 Soil at D.C. Golf Course Where East Wing Debris Was Dumped Contains Toxic Metals The National Park Service said the dump of debris, between the fourth and ninth holes, does not exceed environmental limits. Opponents disagree. Soil at D.C. Golf Course Where East Wing Debris Was Dumped Contains Toxic Metals The National Park Service said the dump of debris, between the fourth and ninth holes, does not exceed environmental limits. Opponents disagree. See more
Met Gala May 4, 2026 At the Met Gala, Hands and Arms Appear on the Red Carpet Lisa wasn’t the only celebrity to show up at the Met Gala with extra appendages. At the Met Gala, Hands and Arms Appear on the Red Carpet Lisa wasn’t the only celebrity to show up at the Met Gala with extra appendages. Share
Met Gala May 4, 2026 Some New York City Democrats Went to the Met Gala Mayor Mamdani sat out the fund-raiser. But a number of Democratic city politicians, past and present attended the extravagant affair. Some New York City Democrats Went to the Met Gala Mayor Mamdani sat out the fund-raiser. But a number of Democratic city politicians, past and present attended the extravagant affair. Share
Cryptocurrencies May 4, 2026 Trump’s World Liberty Financial venture sues crypto entrepreneur for defamation Suit alleges that Hong Kong-based Justin Sun engaged in a campaign to ‘torch’ the company’s reputationSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email World... Trump’s World Liberty Financial venture sues crypto entrepreneur for defamation Suit alleges that Hong Kong-based Justin Sun engaged in a campaign to ‘torch’ the company’s reputationSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email World... Share
Costa Rica May 4, 2026 U.S. Revokes Visas of Board Members at Costa Rica’s Top Watchdog Newspaper The move came after the paper critically covered the country’s president, who has cozied up to the United States. Analysts view the visa decision as part of... U.S. Revokes Visas of Board Members at Costa Rica’s Top Watchdog Newspaper The move came after the paper critically covered the country’s president, who has cozied up to the United States. Analysts view the visa decision as part of... Share
Met Gala May 4, 2026 Google Founder Sergey Brin Hits the Met Gala’s Red Carpet Sergey Brin, a Google founder, in a dark tuxedo alongside his girlfriend, a conservative influencer. Google Founder Sergey Brin Hits the Met Gala’s Red Carpet Sergey Brin, a Google founder, in a dark tuxedo alongside his girlfriend, a conservative influencer. Share
Elon Musk May 4, 2026 Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter purchase and agrees to pay $1.5m fine Musk won’t have to give up any money he allegedly saved from delaying disclosure of initial purchase of Twitter stockSign up for the Breaking News US newslet... Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter purchase and agrees to pay $1.5m fine Musk won’t have to give up any money he allegedly saved from delaying disclosure of initial purchase of Twitter stockSign up for the Breaking News US newslet... Share
Chelsea May 4, 2026 ‘Not acceptable’: McFarlane bemoans Chelsea’s dire start in capitulation to Forest Chelsea lose six in a row for first time since 1993‘We were nowhere near the level we needed to be’Chelsea’s interim head coach, Calum McFarlane, admitted th... ‘Not acceptable’: McFarlane bemoans Chelsea’s dire start in capitulation to Forest Chelsea lose six in a row for first time since 1993‘We were nowhere near the level we needed to be’Chelsea’s interim head coach, Calum McFarlane, admitted th... Share
California wildfires May 4, 2026 California seeks millions in penalties from State Farm over alleged claims violations after LA wildfires State’s top insurance regulator says insurance company violated law while handling claims from 2025 wildfiresCalifornia is seeking millions of dollars in pen... California seeks millions in penalties from State Farm over alleged claims violations after LA wildfires State’s top insurance regulator says insurance company violated law while handling claims from 2025 wildfiresCalifornia is seeking millions of dollars in pen... Share
Modern slavery May 4, 2026 Modern slavery at record levels in UK and expected to worsen, report warns Government’s anti-slavery commissioner says traffickers are exploiting a growing pipeline of vulnerabilitySlavery in the UK is at record levels and is expect... Modern slavery at record levels in UK and expected to worsen, report warns Government’s anti-slavery commissioner says traffickers are exploiting a growing pipeline of vulnerabilitySlavery in the UK is at record levels and is expect... Share
Met Gala May 4, 2026 Zendaya, Bella Hadid and Other Stars Rumored to Skip the Met Gala Some luminaries had scheduling conflicts, but there were some who chose not to attend to make a statement. Zendaya, Bella Hadid and Other Stars Rumored to Skip the Met Gala Some luminaries had scheduling conflicts, but there were some who chose not to attend to make a statement. Share
Fashion and Apparel May 4, 2026 Mayor Mamdani Highlights Fashion Workers as He Skips Met Gala New York’s mayor highlighted the seamstresses, tailors and other workers in the fashion industry. Mayor Mamdani Highlights Fashion Workers as He Skips Met Gala New York’s mayor highlighted the seamstresses, tailors and other workers in the fashion industry. Share
Organized Labor May 4, 2026 Kennedy Center Ticketing Union Files Labor Charge Over Layoffs The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees challenged the terminations in a complaint to the National Labor Relations Board. Kennedy Center Ticketing Union Files Labor Charge Over Layoffs The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees challenged the terminations in a complaint to the National Labor Relations Board. Share
