Midterm Elections (2026) May 5, 2026 Can Ken Paxton Win a Senate Primary in Texas Without His Biggest Donors? The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers. Can Ken Paxton Win a Senate Primary in Texas Without His Biggest Donors? The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers. See more
Center for Strategic and International Studies May 4, 2026 Why are Africans Fighting in Russia’s War in Ukraine? Some see a clear explanation: Russia needs more troops, and young men in Africa desperately need jobs. Why are Africans Fighting in Russia’s War in Ukraine? Some see a clear explanation: Russia needs more troops, and young men in Africa desperately need jobs. Share
Africa May 4, 2026 How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia’s War in Ukraine A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many mor... How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia’s War in Ukraine A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many mor... Share
Comedy and Humor May 4, 2026 Chizi, Standup Comic Exiled in China, Wants to Be More Than Just ‘a Rebel Comedian’ Having gotten into trouble for making jokes critical of the Chinese government, the standup comic Chizi now lives in self-imposed exile. He’s finding that fr... Chizi, Standup Comic Exiled in China, Wants to Be More Than Just ‘a Rebel Comedian’ Having gotten into trouble for making jokes critical of the Chinese government, the standup comic Chizi now lives in self-imposed exile. He’s finding that fr... Share
Cellular Telephones May 4, 2026 School Cellphone Ban Study Finds Mixed Results Cellphone bans got devices out of students’ hands, according to the first large study. But behavior and academics have not improved, at least so far. School Cellphone Ban Study Finds Mixed Results Cellphone bans got devices out of students’ hands, according to the first large study. But behavior and academics have not improved, at least so far. Share
Television May 3, 2026 ‘The Comeback’ Season 3, Episode 7 Recap: Anywhere Else Valerie gets answers about the leak. Mark gets a troubling tattoo. ‘The Comeback’ Season 3, Episode 7 Recap: Anywhere Else Valerie gets answers about the leak. Mark gets a troubling tattoo. Share
Trump administration May 3, 2026 Trump news at a glance: six in 10 Americans say president is doing a bad job Trump is most vulnerable on cost of living and other economic issues; US to ‘guide’ trapped ships from Gulf, president says – key US politics stories from Su... Trump news at a glance: six in 10 Americans say president is doing a bad job Trump is most vulnerable on cost of living and other economic issues; US to ‘guide’ trapped ships from Gulf, president says – key US politics stories from Su... Share
Taiwan May 3, 2026 Bitter aftertaste: Taiwan’s leading baristas forced to compete at global coffee championship as ‘Chinese Taipei’ Decision by the World Coffee Championships has enraged members of Taiwan’s coffee community, including previous winners of the competitionBerg Wu remembers t... Bitter aftertaste: Taiwan’s leading baristas forced to compete at global coffee championship as ‘Chinese Taipei’ Decision by the World Coffee Championships has enraged members of Taiwan’s coffee community, including previous winners of the competitionBerg Wu remembers t... Share
Ukraine May 3, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on Russia’s Primorsk oil port and ships Zelenskyy says three ‘shadow fleet’ vessels hit along with guided missile corvette; Ukrainian drones menace Moscow and surrounds. What we know on day 1,531 U... Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on Russia’s Primorsk oil port and ships Zelenskyy says three ‘shadow fleet’ vessels hit along with guided missile corvette; Ukrainian drones menace Moscow and surrounds. What we know on day 1,531 U... Share
The Devil Wears Prada 2 May 3, 2026 The Devil Wears Prada 2 struts to stunning $233m opening weekend at box office Sequel a rare example of female-skewing movie leading the North American summer offerings – and highest opening weekend yet for a Meryl Streep filmGird your... The Devil Wears Prada 2 struts to stunning $233m opening weekend at box office Sequel a rare example of female-skewing movie leading the North American summer offerings – and highest opening weekend yet for a Meryl Streep filmGird your... Share
Astronomy May 3, 2026 Scientists discover 27 potential new planets that orbit two stars in solar systems far, far away On ‘Star Wars day’, researchers more than double the number of potential known ‘circumbinary’ planets like the fictional Tatooine, home to Luke SkywalkerFoll... Scientists discover 27 potential new planets that orbit two stars in solar systems far, far away On ‘Star Wars day’, researchers more than double the number of potential known ‘circumbinary’ planets like the fictional Tatooine, home to Luke SkywalkerFoll... Share
US news May 3, 2026 Spirit Airlines says it has nearly finished refunding customers after shuttering Budget airline left thousands stranded on Saturday after ceasing operations amid financial troublesSpirit Airlines shutdown: how to get home and get refundsP... Spirit Airlines says it has nearly finished refunding customers after shuttering Budget airline left thousands stranded on Saturday after ceasing operations amid financial troublesSpirit Airlines shutdown: how to get home and get refundsP... Share
Childcare Australia May 3, 2026 ‘Increasingly unsafe’: Australia’s in-home childcare program under threat from rising costs, advocate warns The little-known publicly funded scheme is used by about 800 families with children who cannot access mainstream careGet our breaking news email, free app or... ‘Increasingly unsafe’: Australia’s in-home childcare program under threat from rising costs, advocate warns The little-known publicly funded scheme is used by about 800 families with children who cannot access mainstream careGet our breaking news email, free app or... Share
