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Trump hikes tariff on EU cars to 25%, claims trade deal non-compliance

By upi.com | | 5/1/2026 6:01 PM

President Donald Trump said he plans to increase a tariff on cars imported from Europe to 25% because the EU is not complying with a trade deal. ... Read full Story

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Small plane crash in Wimberley, Texas, kills 5

By upi.com | | 5/1/2026 5:15 PM

A small aircraft crashed overnight in central Texas, killing five people, local authorities said Friday. ... Read full Story

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Spirit may shut down after 'final' bailout offer from Trump admin

By upi.com | | 5/1/2026 4:26 PM

President Donald Trump said that his administration had made a "final" bailout offer to Spirit Airlines as reports said it is about to shut down. ... Read full Story

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2 dead, 18-year-old arrested in Kentucky bank robbery

By upi.com | | 5/1/2026 4:00 PM

Police in Kentucky said Friday morning that they captured a person they believe killed two people during a bank robbery in Berea, Ky. ... Read full Story

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Remains of Nahida Bristy, Florida doctoral student, identified

By upi.com | | 5/1/2026 2:50 PM

The remains of Nahida Bristy, one of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students, have been identified, police said. ... Read full Story

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Pentagon reaches deals with eight AI companies for military development

By upi.com | | 5/1/2026 2:45 PM

The Pentagon announced Friday that it has reached deals with eight artificial intelligence companies to deploy their software department-wide. ... Read full Story

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Trump administration: Cease-fire paused 60-day clock on Iran war

By upi.com | | 5/1/2026 1:30 PM

Trump administration officials said the cease-fire between the United States and Iran paused the 60-day clock that required an end to the conflict. ... Read full Story

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Nationwide May Day protests planned

By upi.com | | 5/1/2026 1:12 PM

May Day demonstrations are expected Friday, as organizers call for boycotts of school, work and shopping in protest of Trump's policies. ... Read full Story

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Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Italy, Spain

By upi.com | | 5/1/2026 12:05 PM

President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to remove American troops from Spain and Italy because they have pushed back on the war in Iran. ... Read full Story

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6 people stabbed at Tacoma, Wash., high school

By upi.com | | 5/1/2026 10:12 AM

A high school student stabbed four students, a security guard and themselves at a Tacoma, Wash., high school Thursday. The suspect is in custody. ... Read full Story

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DOJ sues New Jersey over tuition aid for some noncitizen students

By upi.com | | 5/1/2026 4:54 AM

Federal prosecutors are suing New Jersey for offering qualifying noncitizen residents in-state college tuition and state-funded benefits. ... Read full Story

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Texas executes man who claimed innocence in 2008 double murder

By upi.com | | 4/30/2026 10:56 PM

Texas on Thursday evening executed a 37-year-old man convicted of a double murder in 2008 that he said he didn't commit. ... Read full Story

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Trump lifts whiskey tariff after visit from King Charles III

By upi.com | | 4/30/2026 9:30 PM

President Donald Trump on Thursday lifted tariffs that he had levied but limited business between bourbon makers in Kentucky and Scotland. ... Read full Story

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Hegseth grilled by Senate on Iran war, munitions stockpiles

By upi.com | | 4/30/2026 7:07 PM

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told a Senate committee it could take "months and years" to replace U.S. munitions used during the war in Iran. ... Read full Story

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Trump signs bill to fund most of DHS, end shutdown

By upi.com | | 4/30/2026 5:58 PM

President Donald Trump signed legislation ending a 75-day partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday. ... Read full Story

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FDA moves to exclude weight loss drugs from compounding chemicals list

By upi.com | | 4/30/2026 4:56 PM

The FDA has moved to exclude semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide -- which are in several popular weight loss drugs -- from its 503B bulks list. ... Read full Story

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Child sexual abuse survivor bill on hold in Senate committee

By upi.com | | 4/30/2026 4:22 PM

The Senate Judiciary Committee temporarily halted a landmark proposal to allow child sexual abuse survivors to speak out against their perpetrators. ... Read full Story

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British King Charles, Queen Camilla visit Arlington cemetery, Shenandoah

By upi.com | | 4/30/2026 4:20 PM

King Charles III visited Front Royal, Va., and Shenandoah National Park and Arlington Cemetery Thursday after his visit to Washington and New York. ... Read full Story

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Trump pulls nomination of Casey Means for surgeon general

By upi.com | | 4/30/2026 3:55 PM

President Donald Trump has pulled the nomination of Casey Means for surgeon general and replaced her with Dr. Nicole Saphier. ... Read full Story

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Reports: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to delay primary after congressional map ruling

By upi.com | | 4/30/2026 2:24 PM

Louisiana Gov. Landry plans to delay the primary after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week striking down the state's newly drawn congressional map. ... Read full Story

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animal

Singing mice puff up air sacs to make their sweet songs

by Science News | May 05 2026

basketball

NBA playoff winners and losers: Austin Reaves is not loving Lakers vs. Thunder matchup, but Chet Holmgren is

by CBS Interactive Inc | May 06 2026

connecticut

For Sen. Martin Looney, the House makes an exception

by CT Mirror | May 06 2026

exercise

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

by thehealthy.com | Apr 15 2026

fashion

Experimental hair loss pill just cleared a major hurdle — when it could hit shelves

by NY Post | May 05 2026

FFNEWS

China’s e-commerce air exports declined in March

by Air Cargo News | May 05 2026

food

10 Dollar Tree Must-Haves That Will Declutter Your Pantry

by The Daily Meal | May 05 2026

mental

10 Signs You’re More Resilient Than You Think, According to Experts

by thehealthy.com | May 03 2026

metro

Health officials warn NYC Italian eatery patrons of possible exposure to measles by infected diner

by New York Post | May 06 2026

music

Salt-N-Pepa’s Music Ownership Appeal Has a ‘Foundational Deficiency,’ UMG Argues

by Billboard | May 05 2026

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Boston bakery pleads for return of giant ice cream cone mascot

by United Press International, Inc. | May 05 2026

retirement

Trump signs order aiming to help expand access to retirement accounts

by Fox News | Apr 30 2026

shopping

Yeti’s New Party Essential Might Put Its Iconic Hard Coolers Out of a Job

by Gear Patrol | May 05 2026

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E-bike rider dies after hit-and-run in Amsterdam

by NEWS10 ABC | May 05 2026

world

Trump pauses Project Freedom less than two days after launch

by United Press International, Inc. | May 06 2026

Word of the Day

flamboyant

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 6, 2026 is:

flamboyant • \flam-BOY-ant\ • adjective

Someone or something described as flamboyant has a very noticeable quality that attracts a lot of attention. Such a person or thing is often strikingly elaborate or colorful in their behavior or display.

// Reality television attracts millions of viewers for its depictions of flamboyant, larger-than-life personalities living equally flamboyant lifestyles.

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Examples:

“[Helen] McCrory’s flamboyant and perfectly drawn portrayal of Polly was the show’s real treasure, a steel-willed matriarch unusually attuned to the mysticism of the Shelby family’s Romani roots who also served as a ruthlessly pragmatic consigliere. ... McCrory’s Polly was so electric that the show remained totally riveting any time she was onscreen.” — Jack Hamilton, Slate, 20 Mar. 2026

Did you know?

Associate the word flamboyant with bananas flambé and the word’s fiery etymology will be seared in your mind. Flamboyant, which was borrowed into English from French in the 19th century, can be traced back to the Old French word flambe, meaning “flame.” In its earliest uses flamboyant referred to an ornate style of Gothic architecture popular in France and Spain, which featured waving curves suggestive of flames. Eventually, the word developed a more general second sense for anything eye-catching or showy. And of course, flambe is also the origin of the English adjective flambé, which describes food flamboyantly dressed or served with flaming liquor.

Trump hikes tariff on EU cars to 25%, claims trade deal non-compliance

Small plane crash in Wimberley, Texas, kills 5

Spirit may shut down after 'final' bailout offer from Trump admin

2 dead, 18-year-old arrested in Kentucky bank robbery

Remains of Nahida Bristy, Florida doctoral student, identified

Pentagon reaches deals with eight AI companies for military development

Trump administration: Cease-fire paused 60-day clock on Iran war

Nationwide May Day protests planned

Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Italy, Spain

6 people stabbed at Tacoma, Wash., high school

DOJ sues New Jersey over tuition aid for some noncitizen students

Texas executes man who claimed innocence in 2008 double murder

Trump lifts whiskey tariff after visit from King Charles III

Hegseth grilled by Senate on Iran war, munitions stockpiles

Trump signs bill to fund most of DHS, end shutdown

FDA moves to exclude weight loss drugs from compounding chemicals list

Child sexual abuse survivor bill on hold in Senate committee

British King Charles, Queen Camilla visit Arlington cemetery, Shenandoah

Trump pulls nomination of Casey Means for surgeon general

Reports: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to delay primary after congressional map ruling

USA Government

Singing mice puff up air sacs to make their sweet songs

NBA playoff winners and losers: Austin Reaves is not loving Lakers vs. Thunder matchup, but Chet Holmgren is

For Sen. Martin Looney, the House makes an exception

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

Experimental hair loss pill just cleared a major hurdle — when it could hit shelves

China’s e-commerce air exports declined in March

10 Dollar Tree Must-Haves That Will Declutter Your Pantry

10 Signs You’re More Resilient Than You Think, According to Experts

Health officials warn NYC Italian eatery patrons of possible exposure to measles by infected diner

Salt-N-Pepa’s Music Ownership Appeal Has a ‘Foundational Deficiency,’ UMG Argues

Boston bakery pleads for return of giant ice cream cone mascot

Trump signs order aiming to help expand access to retirement accounts

Yeti’s New Party Essential Might Put Its Iconic Hard Coolers Out of a Job

E-bike rider dies after hit-and-run in Amsterdam

Trump pauses Project Freedom less than two days after launch

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Boston bakery pleads for return of giant ice cream cone mascot

2.Maryland man collects his second $50,000 lottery prize in two weeks

3.Watch: Tranquilized bear passes out atop brick wall in Los Angeles

4.Loose dog joins runners in Indianapolis mini-marathon

5.Watch: Loose goat moves into Massachusetts woman's yard

6.Wallaby captured after escape from New Jersey zoo

7.Watch: Large python found perched on AC unit inside home

8.Virginia Lottery player wins wife a $986,399 birthday gift

9.Watch: California man does 12,412 pull-ups in 24 hours

10.Watch: Robot passenger causes flight delay in California