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Adam Schreck and Tala RamadanUpdated May 5, 2026 — 2:20am,first published 7:02pmSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAADubai: The United Arab Emirates said it has come under attack by Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April.The attacks appeared to be in response to US President Donald Trump’s latest efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy.The UAE Defence Ministry said Iran had launched four cruise missiles, with three shot down and one falling into the sea. Authorities in…

Yves here. It says a lot about the US that this toothless HHS measure is controversial. Hospital and nursing home food is a generally an abortion. Jello. Turkey in a white roll with mayo. Spaghetti in red sauce. Iceberg lettuce too often with orange dressing (and not the tasty Japanese sort). The terrible caliber of hospital meals is a big inducement for getting healthy again. It does not have to be that way. The Hospital for Special Surgery had surprisingly good food (and offered patients a lot of choices) and a friend who spent a month in a hospital here…

The roster of campaign contributors to Los Angeles mayoral candidates has something in common with the courtside seats at Lakers games: Both are sprinkled with the rich and famous.There’s Colin Jost, “Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update host, popping up as a donor to Councilmember Nithya Raman. Mayor Karen Bass, meanwhile, counts former Major League Baseball star Dave Winfield among her contributors.Lakers governor and part-owner Jeanie Buss is there too, as a donor to reality TV personality Spencer Pratt. All three gave the maximum $1,800 contributions to their chosen candidates.With Los Angeles at the center of the entertainment industry, big names…

The Devil Wears Prada 2 had a mighty hill to climb. Few coming-of-age films are as beloved or have as dedicated a fan base as the original, and updating such an iconic story for a modern audience is always a gamble. Can The Devil Wears Prada 2 make us fall in love with this colorful cast of characters all over again? The Plot This long-awaited sequel takes place 20 years after the events of the original. The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens with Andy Sachs (Ann Hathaway), now a successful journalist, suddenly in need of employment. She is recruited to…

Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings are set to face each other in match No. 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, May 5. Axar Patel and Co. are placed at No. 7 on the points table. They have four wins and five losses from nine matches. The Capitals are coming into this clash on the back of a seven-wicket win against the Rajasthan Royals. Meanwhile, the Chennai Super Kings find themselves at No. 6 with four wins and five losses under their belt. However, they have a net run rate of…

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and it still amazes me every season how some fans are ready to throw in the towel at the first sign of distress. Are you a true-blue fan? Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, which include arbitration and a class action waiver. You agree that we and our third-party vendors may collect and use your information, including through cookies, pixels and similar technologies, for the purposes set forth in our Privacy Policy…

A transpartisan initiative to return power to the people. Ad Policy A view of the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Montana, on May 3, 2023.(Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) Montana, like so many rural states, was less than a generation ago a place where political candidates had to meet voters and talk with them to win an election. In the 16 years since the US Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision opened the gates to allow corporate money to flood and overwhelm the political system, much of that personal engagement has evaporated. Voters’ mailboxes bulge with election ads from groups with…

Wayne Rooney’s glittering spell at Manchester United produced five Premier League titles, a Champions League crown and a haul of unforgettable goals. But according to the club’s record scorer, the secret ingredient behind Sir Alex Ferguson’s dominant side wasn’t tactics or training – it was playing on the PlayStation.Speaking on his BBC podcast The Wayne Rooney Show, the 38-year-old revealed that much of the team’s bond was forged not on the pitch, but on the road. The players regularly played SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs on the PlayStation Portable, turning long journeys into fierce five-versus-five battles.”I really believe a big part…

The US president has accused some NATO countries of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran.Published On 4 May 20264 May 2026NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says European leaders have “gotten the message” after United States President Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany.Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with NATO allies, accusing them of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran. Speaking on Monday, Rutte acknowledged “disappointment from the US side”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“European leaders have gotten the message. They heard the message loud and clear,” Rutte said…

Edmund, Oklahoma — A shooting Sunday night at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City sent at least 13people to hospitals, according to police and hospital officials.Authorities received reports of shots being fired at about 9 p.m. at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake, said Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward. She said late Sunday that no arrests had been made.”This is obviously a very terrifying situation and we understand the concern from the public and those involved and we are working extremely hard to find the suspects,” she said. “We’re kind of all over the metro speaking…