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The Intercept
She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent.
A crypto mogul gave $2.5 million to a candidate running against state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro in the Nevada attorney general race.

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5/6/2026, 3:19:00 AM PDT
ABC News: Top Stories
3 evacuated off cruise ship with suspected hantavirus cluster, WHO says
Swiss authorities also confirmed a case in a passenger who had left the ship.
5/6/2026, 3:17:41 AM PDT
ABC7
Former FedEx driver sentenced to death for killing 7-year-old girl after delivery at her Texas home
A former FedEx driver was sentenced to death after he pleaded guilty to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while delivering a Christmas gift.
5/6/2026, 3:12:55 AM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
5 things to know this Wednesday, May 6
A reward has been issued for information around a repeated vandalism in Cobleskill. Also, Ellis Medicine is planning a midwifery program. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.
5/6/2026, 3:09:39 AM PDT
WTOP News
Local elections could hasten the exit of Britain’s embattled prime minister
LONDON (AP) — British voters will cast ballots Thursday in elections that could hasten the end of Prime Minister Keir…
5/6/2026, 3:03:16 AM PDT
WTOP News
Rutschman’s go-ahead, pinch-hit single in ninth helps lift Orioles past Marlins 9-7
Adley Rutschman had a go-ahead, pinch-hit single and Leody Taveras followed with a run-scoring single in the ninth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles past the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Tuesday night, snapping a five-game skid.
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5/6/2026, 3:02:56 AM PDT
WTOP News
The WNBA’s 30th season brings 2 new teams, a transformational CBA and another title chase for Aces
The WNBA is poised for a historic 30th season after a transformational new collective bargaining agreement was reached in March.…
5/6/2026, 3:01:42 AM PDT
WTOP News
Utah Mammoth ready to take next big step after franchise’s first playoff run
When general manager Bill Armstrong realized adding pieces here and there wasn’t working for the Arizona Coyotes, he blew up…
5/6/2026, 3:01:32 AM PDT
Gothamist
NYC hoteliers are world-class worried over sluggish World Cup bookings
A view of MetLife Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium on May 1, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.





New data on future hotel bookings continues to show slower-than-expected demand for the summer event. [ more › ]
5/6/2026, 3:01:01 AM PDT
NPR Topics: News
A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs is coming: Here's what to know
Millions of people with Medicare will soon be eligible to get discounted GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Here's how it will work.
5/6/2026, 3:00:00 AM PDT
Times of San Diego
Report: Antisemitic hate incidents in San Diego down 35% but remain at high level
The national anti-hate organization ADL said the number of incidents remains historically high, and the recent decline may reflect under-reporting.
5/6/2026, 3:00:00 AM PDT
News 4 Buffalo
Donna McDaniel reflects on history of Sabres song, heavy metal career
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Sabres are back on the warpath, and Donna McDaniel's "We're Gonna Win That Cup" is as much of a rally cry for the Buffalo faithful as ever. The song was written in 1975 by Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee Tommy Calandra, who also ran the Western New York [...]
5/6/2026, 3:00:00 AM PDT
Detroit Metro Times
The return of the late Ted Lucas
More than five decades ago, in 1975, a prominent Detroit songwriter and session musician named Ted Lucas self-released an album of beautiful acoustic ballads and evocative guitar instrumentals. Though it is now regarded as a masterpiece, the self-titled LP (commonly referred to as OM after the imprint on the label) was a failure by all […]

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5/6/2026, 3:00:00 AM PDT
MinnPost
Encore! Minnesotans find joy in learning music as adults
The brain benefits are well-proven. But it’s also just a lot of fun.

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5/6/2026, 3:00:00 AM PDT
MinnPost
How to give Minnesota kids screen time that matters
Using online gaming thoughtfully can get users excited about education and STEM. We need to do more to make that learning a reality.

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5/6/2026, 3:00:00 AM PDT
MinnPost
Sunny hopes mixed with warning signs in Frey’s State of the City
And yes, of course he mentioned the Timberwolves.

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5/6/2026, 2:58:00 AM PDT
WTOP News
China’s top envoy calls for a ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ in the Iran war
BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister on Wednesday called for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Iran war, in comments that…
5/6/2026, 2:55:23 AM PDT
WTOP News
Australian court rejects convicted murderer’s appeal of deportation to small island nation
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Iranian man who murdered his wife has lost his landmark court bid to prevent Australia…
5/6/2026, 2:55:22 AM PDT
Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
Benches empty without any fighting during Tigers-Red Sox game
DETROIT (AP) — The benches cleared during the fourth inning of a game between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night, though...
5/6/2026, 2:53:28 AM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Heat Building Across South Florida
South Florida is heating back up as sunshine and dry weather settle in through the rest of the week. High pressure remains in control, keeping...
5/6/2026, 2:39:34 AM PDT
ABC13
Front blows into Houston Wednesday night, rain chances climb higher Friday and Saturday
A cool front rolling in late Wednesday brings back rain chances for the rest of the week, but the highest chances may hold off until Friday and Saturday.
5/6/2026, 2:37:47 AM PDT
WTOP News
Global shares advance and oil prices slip as hopes grow for ending war with Iran
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly gained on Wednesday and oil prices fell as hopes rose for progress in ending…
5/6/2026, 2:33:21 AM PDT
Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
Wrong-way driver killed after striking cruiser on Route 1 in Lynnfield, trooper seriously hurt
Massachusetts State Police confirmed a wrong-way driver was killed Wednesday morning after striking a responding trooper’s cruiser. “No information is immediately available regarding the condition...
5/6/2026, 2:29:22 AM PDT
Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
Foundation testing begins for Sagamore Bridge replacement
Foundation testing began recently for the new Sagamore Bridge construction. The current bridge, which opened over 90 years ago, is set to be replaced, with...
5/6/2026, 2:23:39 AM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
At least 1 hospitalized after SUV hits front of home in SW Miami-Dade near UM campus
Rescue crews took at least one person to the hospital after an SUV crashed into the front of a home in Southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s...
5/6/2026, 2:21:45 AM PDT
Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
Vigil held for UMass employee allegedly killed by husband, a campus chef
The UMass Amherst community held a vigil Tuesday afternoon for Emma MacDonald, who was the campus’ dining supervisor. MacDonald died two weeks ago; her husband,...
5/6/2026, 2:21:17 AM PDT
WTOP News
Study says trees counter half the world’s urban heating, but not in the places that need it most
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trees are countering nearly half the urban heating from pavement and buildings in the world’s cities, but…
5/6/2026, 2:14:51 AM PDT
WTOP News
Swiss authorities say man who traveled on cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus
GENEVA (AP) — Authorities in Switzerland said Wednesday a man who returned from South America and traveled on a cruise…
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5/6/2026, 2:13:49 AM PDT
WTOP News
Swiss authorities say a man who traveled on the affected cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss authorities say a man who traveled on the affected cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus.
5/6/2026, 2:13:22 AM PDT
WTOP News
Marta Kostyuk withdraws from the Italian Open with physical issues after titles in Madrid and Rouen
ROME (AP) — Fresh off the biggest title of her career, Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine withdrew from the Italian Open…
5/6/2026, 2:09:39 AM PDT
NPR Topics: News
Skeletons in their clothing: Recovering bodies from the rubble in Gaza
It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones' remains.
5/6/2026, 2:00:00 AM PDT
NPR Topics: News
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic crash was a horrific setback. But she's never been one to hide
Vonn defied her doubters to race in the Olympics on a torn ACL, but her comeback dream ended with a broken left leg. Most people would want to hide after such a setback — but Vonn isn't most people.
5/6/2026, 2:00:00 AM PDT
NPR Topics: News
A trip to Europe? In this economy? Expensive flights keep vacations closer to home
Travel advisers are seeing Americans picking cheaper domestic travel destinations over Europe.
5/6/2026, 2:00:00 AM PDT
Boston.com
Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (May 6)
ACTON 11 Walnut St. Condo. $1,250,000 10 Blue Heron Way #10 Condo Town House, built in 1995, 2,362 square feet, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths. $936,000 95 Concord Road. One-family Colonial, built in 1960, 2,226 square feet, 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, on 26,200-square-foot lot. $900,000 238 Brown Bear Xing #238 Condo Town […]

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5/6/2026, 2:00:00 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
Reducing nurses' patient loads would save lives and reduce hospital costs, Penn study finds
Establishing safer nurse-to-patient ratios in Pennsylvania would save thousands of lives and millions of dollars, new research from the University of Pennsylvania suggests. Unsafe nurse staffing levels are being exacerbated by a nursing shortage, nurses say.
5/6/2026, 2:00:00 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
New Philly sports shop on South Street gives local artists a space to sell apparel
Foley's: The Philly Sports Shop will open Sunday, May 10, on South Street, offering a selection of apparel from local designers and signed memorabilia. The store is led by writer and Phillies superfan John Foley.
5/6/2026, 2:00:00 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
As gas prices soar, has the cost of bread, milk and beef gone up, too?
A gallon of gas costs an average of $4.50 as prices have skyrocketed since the start of the war in Iran. It's not the only everyday item that's been on a steady climb this year. Here's how much eggs, beef, chicken, milk, and bread cost now.
5/6/2026, 2:00:00 AM PDT
PhillyVoice
Emptying the notebook before Sixers-Knicks Game 2: A Game 1 postmortem, Hack-A-Mitch and the 'Bench Mob'
From the Sixers' flawed pick-and-roll coverage in a Game 1 demolition to their intentional fouling of Knicks center Mitchell Robinson and loud bench, a batch of notes before Game 2.
5/6/2026, 2:00:00 AM PDT
ABC7
ABC7 News Midday Live at 11am - May 5, 2026
5/5/2026, 11:41:22 PM PDT
NPR Topics: News
Zelenskyy slams Russia as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its "utter cynicism" in launching the attacks after Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire over two days later this week.
5/5/2026, 11:27:48 PM PDT
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
More than 2 million ballots sent as early voting for June primary gets underway
San Diego County election officials are preparing for the June 2 primary with early voting and mail-in ballots, and are looking for backup poll workers and bilingual poll workers.
5/5/2026, 11:22:50 PM PDT
KTLA
Witnesses detain L.A. driver accused in fiery, fatal 10 Fwy crash
Witnesses say an aggressive driver caused a fiery crash that shut down the 10 Freeway Monday night, killing one woman and sending two others to the hospital, including the accused motorist who was detained at the scene by fellow drivers. When crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived just after 7 p.m. in the [...]
5/5/2026, 11:21:48 PM PDT
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
Surveillance photos released of suspect who allegedly attacked girl in Poway
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office released surveillance images and two sketches of a Hispanic man, aged 30-40, suspected of sexually battering a 10-year-old girl in Poway on May 2, and is asking the public to come forward with any information about the suspect or the incident.
5/5/2026, 11:12:47 PM PDT
NPR Topics: News
Police say Australian women with alleged IS ties face charges on return from Syria
The Australian government had been alerted Wednesday that four women and nine children had booked flights from Damascus to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.
5/5/2026, 11:07:37 PM PDT
KTLA
Police arrest naked man accused of terrorizing Reseda neighborhood
A man accused of constantly exposing himself and threatening others in a Reseda neighborhood was arrested Tuesday night. The suspect lives in the 7700 block of Garden Grove Avenue and neighbors said they’ve been living in fear after he moved in years ago. They said he often exposes his naked body from a bedroom window [...]
5/5/2026, 10:51:31 PM PDT
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
County supervisors approve plan to expand affordable downtown parking
San Diego County supervisors have unanimously approved a plan to increase parking options downtown, with an emphasis on keeping spots affordable, by utilizing over 800 potentially available spaces after 5 p.m. in three county-owned parking structures.
5/5/2026, 10:38:17 PM PDT
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
Flex fuel cars switch to E85 amid soaring gas prices
Gas prices have spiked due to the War in Iran, and even if the war ended today, prices would remain high for months, but flex-fuel vehicles could save drivers up to 40% on gas.
5/5/2026, 10:30:34 PM PDT
ABC7
South Bay runner invents radar-based wearable device to improve runner safety
A South Bay engineer has created a new device, called the PAXEV Running Radar, aimed at making running safer by alerting runners to potential hazards approaching from behind through vibration.
5/5/2026, 9:43:14 PM PDT
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
PHOTOS: Endangered dove hatches at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park recently hatched an endangered Socorro dove, which is no longer found in the wild, and is now being raised by its parents at the park's Bird Conservation Center.
5/5/2026, 9:40:09 PM PDT
ABC7
16,000 Amazon e-books vanish when hacker takes over Bay Area woman's account
It took a California book lover nearly 20 years to collect 16,000 e-books on her Amazon Kindle, then a hacker took over and they all vanished "in the blink of an eye."
5/5/2026, 9:38:55 PM PDT
FOX31 Denver
Inside the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak
PRAIA, Cape Verde (AP) — Footage obtained by The Associated Press of a cruise ship at the center of a rare-virus outbreak shows deserted decks and gathering areas, medical teams in protective gear, and a still landscape ahead as the vessel and its nearly 150 passengers and crew waited another day off the coast of [...]
5/5/2026, 9:32:18 PM PDT
KRON4
San Francisco community honors graduate student killed in the Philippines
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco State University community is remembering one of its own. Lyle Prijoles graduated from the university about two decades ago. He was one of two Americans who were killed in a clash with Philippine troops in April. Tuesday, dozens of people gathered near the SF State quad to remember [...]
5/5/2026, 9:29:43 PM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
Thunder force Game 7 with 2-1 OT Win Over Mariners
Tag Bertuzzi scored late to force extra time and Jeremy Hanzel scored 12:12 into overtime as the Adirondack Thunder forced a Game 7 with a 2-1 victory over the Maine Mariners in Game 6 on Tuesday night at Cross Insurance Arena.
5/5/2026, 9:23:01 PM PDT
Gothamist
NYC budget hawks say subway discounts for the poor are better than free buses for all
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's push to make the city's buses free is hitting some speed bumps.





Mayor Zohran Mamdani rode into City Hall promising to make the buses free. The Citizens Budget Commission says he should push for more fare discounts for the subways instead. [ more › ]
5/5/2026, 9:06:01 PM PDT
KTLA
Suspected DUI driver kills Good Samaritans in tragic Big Bear Lake crash
A family is devastated after a suspected DUI driver broadsided a car carrying three women volunteering for a local charity, killing two of them and severely injuring the third. Investigators with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said the fatal May 4 crash occurred just before 10:30 a.m. when Matthew Clark, 52, an Oxnard resident, [...]
5/5/2026, 8:58:37 PM PDT
KTLA
Ventura County man sentenced to prison for using pickaxe to murder brother with cerebral palsy
A Ventura County man was sentenced to prison for murdering his 15-year-old brother with a pickaxe. Zuberi Sharp, 26, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. On Dec. 5, 2024, authorities were called to a home on the 400 block of Jeanne Court in Newbury [...]
5/5/2026, 8:54:59 PM PDT
FOX31 Denver
MacKinnon has goal and 2 assists in 5-2 win over Wild as Avalanche take 2-0 lead in series
The Avalanche have now won six straight postseason games, which ties the 2021 squad for the franchise's longest win streak to begin the playoffs.
5/5/2026, 8:52:07 PM PDT
FOX 2
St. Charles residents rally for permanent data center ban
St. Charles residents packed city hall Tuesday night to voice their opposition to any future data center projects. It comes as the city council is considering a permanent ban on mega centers, or large data centers that have become highly unpopular and controversial in recent months across the St. Louis region.
5/5/2026, 8:44:51 PM PDT
FOX 2
New discrimination settlements deepen fallout from $6.3 million county police verdict
The latest St. Louis County Police discrimination trial was scheduled for this week before it was cancelled at the last minute with a settlement.
5/5/2026, 8:39:26 PM PDT
ABC13
Harris County criminal court judge sanctioned over handling of child sex crime cases
A Harris County judge has been publicly warned by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct over her handling of four child sex crime cases and other conduct the commission said violated judicial ethics rules.
5/5/2026, 8:36:57 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
AISD budget proposal highlights larger class sizes, additional cuts under review
The Austin Independent School District's budget proposal released Tuesday detailed a plan to reduce planning time for some teachers and increase teacher-student ratios on certain campuses. The plan does not propose cutting librarian or counselor positions.
5/5/2026, 8:33:00 PM PDT
WGN-TV
Busch hits RBI single in 10th as Cubs beat Reds 3-2 for seventh straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch singled in the winning run in the 10th inning after hitting a tying homer in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs won their seventh straight by rallying again to beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Tuesday night. Busch won it when his grounder up the middle leading off the 10th [...]
5/5/2026, 8:28:49 PM PDT
ABC News: Top Stories
WATCH: World Cup security ramps up across U.S., Canada and Mexico
Officials are preparing for heightened security as World Cup matches approach in major cities including Seattle and Los Angeles. Healix International CEO James Henderson outlines key risks.
5/5/2026, 8:26:11 PM PDT
FOX 2
St. Louis residents offer feedback on Green Line Bus Rapid Transit
During an open house event on Tuesday hosted by the City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development, St. Louis residents were able to offer feedback on two options for connecting the city’s north and south communities with a system called Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
5/5/2026, 8:24:15 PM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
Shaker cruises to victory over Queensbury
The Shaker girls lacrosse team used a 7-0 run to take full control of their non-league contest with Queensbury, going on to win 21-8 on Tuesday night.
5/5/2026, 8:23:56 PM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
Bethlehem picks up suburban council win over Burnt Hills
The Bethlehem girls lacrosse team improved to 7-1 in Suburban Council play with a 13-6 win over Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake on Tuesday.
5/5/2026, 8:22:18 PM PDT
News 4 Buffalo
Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is found not guilty of assaulting his private chef
BOSTON (AP) — Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday of assaulting his personal chef in a case marked by conflicting accounts of what happened inside his home after disputes over money and their relationship. His trial lasted two days and the jury deliberated for less than two hours. The [...]
5/5/2026, 8:19:11 PM PDT
Boston.com
Rep. Jim McGovern was 1 of 35 House votes against making rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible. Here’s why.
Every other member of Massachusetts' House delegation voted to approve the amendment, which would extend SNAP benefits to hot rotisserie chicken.

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5/5/2026, 8:14:19 PM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
E-bike rider dies after hit-and-run in Amsterdam
A person riding an electric bicycle has died after being hit by a car that fled the scene on Tuesday night. The fatal accident took place at the corner of Guy Park Avenue and Wall Street in Amsterdam.
5/5/2026, 8:13:42 PM PDT
KTLA
Woman in custody after dangerous L.A. police chase
A woman was taken into custody after a dangerous high-speed chase through Los Angeles Tuesday night. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department's Southeast Division initiated the pursuit of the woman after she reportedly failed to yield for a felony traffic stop around just after 7:10 p.m. Preliminary, though unconfirmed, information suggests that the female [...]
5/5/2026, 8:12:52 PM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Detainee at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ says US officials took him to Mexican border without paperwork, approval from Mexican authorities
A South Florida man held at the Everglades detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” was transferred to Texas. He says [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] officers then...
5/5/2026, 8:02:44 PM PDT
FOX 2
New report shows surge in scams targeting Americans as fraud tactics grow more advanced
A new survey from AARP highlights the growing threat of fraud across the United States, with millions of Americans already affected.
5/5/2026, 8:01:56 PM PDT
WGN-TV
Will Illinois lawmakers pass bill to limit cell phones in schools?
Illinois lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill this month to limit cell phone use in schools.
5/5/2026, 8:01:09 PM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
3 injured after dump truck overturns onto vehicle in Ulster Co.
Authorities responded to a serious personal injury motor vehicle accident in Ulster County on Tuesday evening. According to the Town of Rosendale Police Department, a dump truck overturned onto another vehicle on State Route 213, injuring three people.
5/5/2026, 7:52:25 PM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Woman arrested after brawl at a youth football game in Southwest Florida, accused of striking player
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WSVN) — A brawl at a youth football game in Southwest Florida led to a mother being arrested after being accused of...
5/5/2026, 7:51:38 PM PDT
NEWS10 ABC
Proposed Albany law would fine landlords guilty of housing discrimination
Right now financial penalties are enforced through New York State, but proposed Albany Common Council legislation would fine landlords guilty of housing discrimination anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000.
5/5/2026, 7:51:22 PM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Secret Service employee accused of indecent exposure bonds out of jail
A United States Secret Service employee is out of jail after being accused of committing a nasty crime. John Spillman was silent as 7News cameras...
5/5/2026, 7:48:29 PM PDT
Boston.com
Mansfield man pleads guilty to more than 40 charges of child sexual abuse, sentenced to decades in prison
The Mansfield man admitted to sexually abusing his underage female relatives and five of their friends, prosecutors said.

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5/5/2026, 7:46:59 PM PDT
KRON4
Gilead to cut more than 100 Bay Area jobs
(KRON) -- Gilead Sciences Inc., a biopharmaceutical company based in San Mateo County, is expected to permanently cut 108 Bay Area positions. The layoffs will impact its Redwood City location and are effective June 30, according to an April 30 WARN notice. Gilead provided a statement to KRON4, which reads, "As part of the integration [...]
5/5/2026, 7:44:13 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
Nurse's assistant detained by ICE despite being DACA recipient
The wind whipped through the concertina wire and across ICE's heavily secured El Valle Detention facility, where a mother of two with legal DACA status is among migrants being held inside.

Yenniffer England, 32, was arrested on Feb. 16 by Texas state troopers while driving her brother and a daughter to get tacos one evening. She has been held for nearly three months and faces a final immigration hearing on Wednesday where a judge could order her deported back to Mexico.
5/5/2026, 7:43:32 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
Why the end of Spirit Airlines could mean higher fares for everyone
Spirit Airlines was often the punchline of jokes, but its low fares helped keep prices in check.
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WGN-TV
5/5/2026, 7:42:40 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
Richardson resident wins $41 million Lotto Texas jackpot
Someone in north Texas who persistently plays Lotto Texas finally got a big payoff this weekend.
5/5/2026, 7:41:04 PM PDT
FOX 2
Illinois State University strike ends, new contract ratified
Illinois State University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1110 have ratified a new union contract agreement, ending a four-week strike and providing for a 16.5% compounded wage increase over the life of the five-year agreement.
5/5/2026, 7:39:43 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
Shake Shack giving away free burgers in May for National Burger Month
Shake Shack is also offering a year of free burgers to a couple of lucky customers who enter and win a separate sweepstakes.
5/5/2026, 7:39:41 PM PDT
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Bodycam video shows officers questioning UM shuttle driver behind wild ride across Coral Gables
Body camera video obtained by 7News shows a shuttle driver being questioned and ultimately arrested by police after his student passengers said he was behind...
5/5/2026, 7:39:37 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
Spirit says most customers refunded after shutdown
Spirit Airlines said Sunday that most of its customers had received refunds for their flights after the airline’s shutdown.
5/5/2026, 7:39:17 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
$272K in cash confiscated at bridge to Mexico, CBP says
A bundle of cash totaling $272,000 was seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at an international bridge in Laredo, Texas, that leads to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, the agency says.
5/5/2026, 7:38:01 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
NPS confirms Yellowstone's first bear attack of 2026; several trails closed amid investigation
Two hikers suffered injuries in a bear attack near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park on Monday, the National Park Service said.
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WGN-TV
5/5/2026, 7:36:31 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
Bear passes out atop brick wall after taking tranquilizer to backside in California
"I love this about Los Angeles."
5/5/2026, 7:36:11 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
UnitedHealthcare to eliminate prior authorization for 30% of services
UnitedHealthcare plans to eliminate prior authorization requirements for 30% of services by the end of 2026.
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WGN-TV
5/5/2026, 7:35:16 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
Beaver attacks 8-year-old boy in New Jersey park, sends him to hospital
An 8-year-old boy was hospitalized after being attacked by a potentially rabid beaver in a New Jersey park, according to police.
5/5/2026, 7:34:46 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
Hegseth says ceasefire is not over, Project Freedom 'churn' was expected
The U.S. military retaliated Monday after Iran opened fire on U.S. warships, destroying six Iranian small boats, according to Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command (Centcom).
5/5/2026, 7:33:50 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
New rule limits student loan forgiveness credits
A new rule could penalize borrowers switching between income-driven repayment plans.
5/5/2026, 7:33:41 PM PDT
KXAN Austin
Teacher Appreciation Week freebies and deals: Whataburger, Chipotle and more
We rounded up the best Teacher Appreciation Week freebies and deals.
5/5/2026, 7:32:50 PM PDT
FOX31 Denver
Late-season snow brings both relief, risk for Colorado farmers
After a dry winter across Colorado, this week’s rain and snow are offering a much-needed boost for many farmers. But as temperatures drop overnight, some growers worry a late-season freeze could threaten vulnerable crops.
5/5/2026, 7:32:36 PM PDT
WGN-TV
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago’s South Side
A man has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Chicago’s 49th Street Beach on Tuesday night, according to police.
5/5/2026, 7:31:14 PM PDT
News 4 Buffalo
5/14 Memorial Foundation hosts focus group
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 5/14 Memorial Foundation held a focus group meeting on Tuesday night, where it provided an update on what the future 5/14 memorial site could look like once it's finished. The foundation says its vision for the site is entirely based off of what it is hearing from the community. Two [...]
5/5/2026, 7:30:56 PM PDT
Boston.com
Human remains found in Plymouth are those of Hanson woman missing since 2019, DA says
“The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with any information regarding Sandra Crispo’s disappearance is urged to contact Hanson Police," the DA said.

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5/5/2026, 7:30:46 PM PDT
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
Local lake partners with melanoma organization for free sunscreen dispensers
Santee Lakes is partnering with IMPACT Melanoma to provide free sunscreen dispensers throughout the park, campground and around the lakes in honor of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness month.
5/5/2026, 7:29:59 PM PDT
FOX31 Denver
Denver weather: Heavy snow continues into Wednesday morning; Pinpoint Weather Alert Day
A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day remains in effect Tuesday night into Wednesday as a heavy snowfall moves into the Denver weather forecast, resulting in difficult travel and possible downed trees and powerlines.
5/5/2026, 7:24:12 PM PDT