Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized with Pneumonia, Condition Stable
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized with pneumonia, his spokesperson says he is in critical but stable condition and breathing on his own
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Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet: Costume Art Theme Draws Attention
The 2026 Met Gala explores fashion as embodied art with Beyonce returning as co-chair while Jeff Bezos participation sparks some controversy
2026 Pulitzer Prizes: Washington Post Wins Public Service Award for DOGE Coverage
The 2026 Pulitzer Prizes are announced, with AP, Washington Post, Reuters, and Minnesota Star Tribune among major winners. The Washington Post wins the Public Service award for its investigative reporting on the Department of Government Efficiency and federal workforce cuts.
US Soldier Missing After Falling Overboard During Morocco Military Exercise
A US soldier participating in the African Lion joint exercise fell overboard in Morocco while another soldier jumped in to attempt a rescue as search operations continue
Putin and Zelenskiy Declare Rival Ceasefires Around Victory Day
Russia and Ukraine announced competing ceasefire plans on May 4, with Russia proposing a May 8-10 truce for Victory Day commemorations, while Ukraine declared an earlier ceasefire starting May 6, creating a diplomatic contest over timing.
Secret Service Shoots Armed Suspect Near White House in Second Security Incident
The U.S. Secret Service exchanged gunfire with an armed suspect near the White House on May 4 evening. The suspect was killed after firing at law enforcement officers, and one bystander was injured. The incident comes amid ongoing fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
2025 Pulitzer Prizes Announced: New York Times, AP, Washington Post Among Winners
The 2025 Pulitzer Prize winners were announced with the New York Times earning three awards including editorial writing. The Associated Press won for international reporting while the Washington Post and Minnesota Star Tribune also received recognition.
Car Ramming in Leipzig Germany Kills Two and Injures 22
A car was driven into a crowd in central Leipzig killing two people and injuring 22 others. A 33-year-old German man has been arrested and authorities describe the incident as a lone perpetrator violent rampage.
Canadian Election Databases Use 'Canary Traps' to Successfully Catch Data Leakers
Canadian election authorities implanted ‘canary traps’ — unique false data records — in voter databases, successfully tracking and identifying unauthorized internal access to sensitive voter data.
China Eastern Boeing 737 Crash Report: Fuel Cut-Off Identified as Cause
China releases the final investigation report into the 2022 China Eastern MU5735 crash, confirming fuel cut-off as the direct cause. All 132 people aboard were killed.