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New CEO Faces Big Test at Berkshire’s Annual Shareholder Meeting

May 3, 2026

Greg Abel, 63, stepped onto the stage at Berkshire Hathaway’s first annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, after taking over as chief executive last January. He began by welcoming the company’s top leaders and introduced a banner that honored Warren Buffett, who had led the firm for 60 years. Buff

sports

Vermont High School Sports Kickoff on Saturday

May 3, 2026

The spring season in Vermont has officially begun, and schools across the state are hitting the fields and courts for a busy weekend of competition. From baseball to ultimate frisbee, every team is ready to showcase their skills and fight for early season bragging rights. Coaches are urged to send g

sports

Big Clash in Carson: Galaxy vs Whitecaps

May 3, 2026

The 2026 MLS season’s eleventh matchday brings a face‑to‑face between the LA Galaxy and the Vancouver Whitecaps at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Both clubs belong to the Western Conference, but they sit at opposite ends of the table. Vancouver is second with 24 points from nin

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A Rising Guard: Quickley’s Journey from Maryland to the NBA

May 3, 2026

Immanuel Quickley grew up in Havre de Grace, Maryland, a small town that shaped his early love for basketball. While many kids dreamed of the NBA, Quickley worked hard to make that dream real. He started by dominating his high‑school team at The John Carroll School, where he averaged more than 23 po

crime

A clerk's close call with violent robbers tied to a deadly police shooting

May 3, 2026

A store worker in Chicago narrowly escaped a brutal robbery last month that set off a violent chain of events ending in a police officer’s death. The manager at a local Family Dollar store described hiding in fear as two men forced their way in, demanding money while waving a gun. One suspect report

entertainment

Fashion and Fame Collide at the Kentucky Derby

May 3, 2026

Every year, Louisville’s Churchill Downs becomes the stage for a unique blend of horse racing enthusiasm and high-end fashion. The Kentucky Derby isn’t just about the fastest horse winning—it’s a cultural event where style takes center stage. The 2026 edition marked the 152nd running of this traditi

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New Thriller Features Rising Stars and Dark Drama

May 2, 2026

The film called I Am Not Your Mother is a psychological thriller that will bring together Carrie Coon, Ben Platt and Lukas Gage. A director named Craig Johnson is in charge of the project, while he and writer Ryan O’Connell have written the script. The production company Mister Smith Entertain

politics

White House Navigates Iran Crisis While Congress Stands Ground

May 2, 2026

The U. S. military clock is ticking. Under the War Powers Resolution, a president can act for 60 days before Congress must sign off on continued fighting. That deadline falls today, yet Washington argues the “hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated, ” even as a naval blockade st

politics

Government Extends Spy Powers for 45 Days

May 2, 2026

The Senate and the House have both approved a short‑term renewal of the U. S. government’s ability to conduct foreign surveillance without warrants, extending the program for 45 days. The Senate did so by unanimous consent, while the House passed its version with a 261‑to‑111 vote. After the extensi

entertainment

New Sci‑Fi Drops: What to Watch This Year

May 2, 2026

Summer is the new season for science‑fiction shows on streaming platforms, and 2026 follows that trend while moving premieres a bit earlier. The release calendar is almost as full in spring as it is in summer, so viewers can enjoy fresh stories without confusing plotlines. Many titles are already av