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Uber to introduce hotel booking feature and ‘room service’ options

By Global News | Rachel Goodman | 4/30/2026 5:00 PM

More than 700,000 hotels and Verb properties will be bookable on the app later this year through a partnership with Expedia, the company said. ... Read full Story

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Trump says he’ll remove some tariffs on Scotch whiskey after King’s visit

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 4/30/2026 4:40 PM

Trump later said the tariffs were lifted to specifically enhance the trade of barrels between Scotland and Kentucky, which produces almost all of the world's bourbon. ... Read full Story

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Report: Better security needed for Jewish events after Bondi Beach shooting

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 3:52 PM

A commission in Australia released its report on the mass shooting in December at a Hanukkah event, finding gun reforms and counter-terror efforts need improving. ... Read full Story

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Iran will play 2026 World Cup games in United States: FIFA president

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 4/30/2026 2:22 PM

Infantino made the remarks at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday, saying 'we must unite' through soccer. Iran is the only nation not at the meeting. ... Read full Story

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U.K. raises terrorism threat level after stabbing of 2 Jewish men

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 4/30/2026 2:22 PM

The country’s official threat level from terrorism was raised from substantial to severe after Wednesday’s stabbing attack in London, which police have called an act of terrorism. ... Read full Story

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Border tensions rise as Ecuador, Colombia trade accusations

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 1:24 PM

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa accused Colombia's government of backing a guerrilla incursion along the northern border, a claim rejected by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. ... Read full Story

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Oil prices ease slightly after hitting highs as U.S.-Iran talks stall

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 4/30/2026 1:08 PM

U.S. markets ticked higher before the bell with some of the country’s biggest technology companies posting first quarter earns this week. ... Read full Story

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Germany, Israel condemn Peruvian leader's anti-Semitic remarks

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 1:01 PM

Germany and Israel condemned remarks by Peru's interim president, José María Balcázar, after he said Germany was "pushed into a war also partly because of the Jews." ... Read full Story

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Father and daughter plead guilty to selling fake Picasso and Banksy works

By Global News | Rachel Goodman | 4/30/2026 12:55 PM

Between 2020 and 2025, the defendants conspired to auction more than 200 counterfeit artworks they said were painted by revered artists. ... Read full Story

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Mexico's Sheinbaum backs Sinaloa governor, demands U.S. evidence

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 11:59 AM

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly backed Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya on Thursday after the U.S. Department of Justice accused him of alleged ties to organized crime. ... Read full Story

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Israeli military raids Gaza aid flotilla on international waters

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 10:16 AM

Israeli forces intercepted and boarded an aid flotilla on international waters near Greece Thursday, blocking it from delivering aid to Gaza. ... Read full Story

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Oil hits 4-year high on Hormuz Strait, fresh U.S. military action fears

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 9:49 AM

Oil briefly topped $126 on Asian markets on news the United States might resume bombing Iran and the Hormuz Strait closure could continue for months. ... Read full Story

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Trump unveils plans to cut U.S. forces in Germany amid spat over Iran

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 8:03 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans that could see cuts to the tens of thousands of U.S. forces stationed across 20 bases in Germany. ... Read full Story

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LG, KETI to launch AI platform processing 10 million safety reports annually

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 7:51 AM

South Korea's LG AI Research said Thursday that it has partnered with the state-backed Korea Electronics Technology Institute (KETI) to develop an AI-powered public safety reporting system. ... Read full Story

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Lack of manuals, insufficient oversight blamed for failure to fully recover remains of Jeju Air crash victims

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 5:52 AM

The lack of specific guidelines coupled with insufficient oversight at the scene, delayed recovery of the remains of victims in the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash, a government investigation showed Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Samsung Electronics Q1 net surges over fivefold on AI-driven demand

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 5:32 AM

Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its first-quarter net profit surged more than fivefold from a year earlier, driven by robust demand for high-end memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. ... Read full Story

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USFK troop drawdown not under discussion between S. Korea, U.S.: defense ministry

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 5:20 AM

South Korea and the United States are not discussing drawing down the 28,500-strong U.S. forces stationed in Korea, a Seoul defense ministry official said Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Australian police find body believed to be missing 5-year-old girl

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 4:29 AM

A body police believes belongs to the 5-year-old girl missing five days in central Australia has been found, as police hunt a suspect. ... Read full Story

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Britain expels Russian diplomat after Moscow ousts British official

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 3:15 AM

Britain has expelled a Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow doing the same last month to a British official it accused of spying. ... Read full Story

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YTN union launches eighth strike over Eugene Group

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/30/2026 3:12 AM

YTN Union Workers began its 8th strike, urging S. Korea's broadcasting regulator to canceling approval of Eugene Group as YTN's largest shareholder. ... Read full Story

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Nick Tandy on His Record-Setting Porsche Career and Racing 'Rexy'

by Car and Drive | May 03 2026

entertainment

Skincare Meets Sweat: Why Sofia Richie, Kate Hudson, and Adriana Lima Are Working Out at BURN

by ET Online | May 01 2026

fashion

I tried the $2.2K Met Gala facial loved by Sabrina Carpenter, Kendall Jenner — and here’s the truth about it

by NY Post | May 02 2026

FFNEWS

Borderlands Mexico: Nearshoring fuels 800K-square-foot industrial build in El Paso

by FreightWaves | May 03 2026

finance

Investors appear skeptical as Trump touts new plan to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz

by MarketWatch.com | May 03 2026

long_island

Strong Island FC retires No. 44 in honor of Miller Place’s Andrew Salgado

by greaterlongisland.com | May 02 2026

music

Fans Choose Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Bring Your Love’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

by Billboard | May 04 2026

nation

United Airlines flight strikes turnpike light pole, injuring driver

by upi.com | May 03 2026

new_jersey

NJ Spotlight News: May 1, 2026

by NJ Spotlight | May 01 2026

people

Taylor Swift is staying one step ahead of AI by legally protecting her voice and image

by marca.com | Apr 28 2026

real_estate

Feil’s 7 Penn Plaza to lease three floors to HDR Engineering

by NY Post | May 03 2026

science

'Sacrifice zones' around critical mineral mines are rife with pollution, child workers and birth defects

by LIVE SCIENCE | May 03 2026

upstate

Saratoga Springs hosts largest Comic Con in Upstate NY

by NEWS10 ABC | May 03 2026

wellness

Want to Live Longer? Start Flossing Your Teeth

by Self.com | Apr 22 2026

world

Second vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz in about 8 hours

by United Press International, Inc. | May 04 2026

Word of the Day

scrupulous

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 4, 2026 is:

scrupulous • \SKROO-pyuh-lus\ • adjective

Scrupulous describes someone who is very careful about doing something correctly, or something marked by such carefulness. Scrupulous can also describe someone who is careful about doing what is honest and morally right.

// She was always scrupulous about her work.

// Being an editor requires scrupulous attention to detail.

// Less scrupulous companies find ways to evade the law.

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Examples:

“Scrupulous directors make sure that the sound of their movies is grossly efficient, so that the dramatic meaning of a scene is apparent even in the worst theatre or home system in the country …” — David Denby, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026

Did you know?

People described as scrupulous might feel discomfort if their work is not executed with a sharp attention to detail. Such discomfort might present itself as a nagging feeling, much as a sharp pebble in a shoe might nag a walker intent on getting somewhere. And we are getting somewhere. The origin of scrupulous is founded in just such a pebble. Scrupulous and its close relative scruple (“a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is wrong”) both come from the Latin noun scrupulus, “a small sharp stone,” the diminutive of scrupus, “a sharp stone.” Scrupus has a metaphorical meaning too: “a source of anxiety or uneasiness.” When the adjective scrupulous entered the English language in the 15th century, it described someone careful about preserving their moral integrity, but it now is also commonly used for someone who is careful in how they execute tasks.

Uber to introduce hotel booking feature and ‘room service’ options

Trump says he’ll remove some tariffs on Scotch whiskey after King’s visit

Report: Better security needed for Jewish events after Bondi Beach shooting

Iran will play 2026 World Cup games in United States: FIFA president

U.K. raises terrorism threat level after stabbing of 2 Jewish men

Border tensions rise as Ecuador, Colombia trade accusations

Oil prices ease slightly after hitting highs as U.S.-Iran talks stall

Germany, Israel condemn Peruvian leader's anti-Semitic remarks

Father and daughter plead guilty to selling fake Picasso and Banksy works

Mexico's Sheinbaum backs Sinaloa governor, demands U.S. evidence

Israeli military raids Gaza aid flotilla on international waters

Oil hits 4-year high on Hormuz Strait, fresh U.S. military action fears

Trump unveils plans to cut U.S. forces in Germany amid spat over Iran

LG, KETI to launch AI platform processing 10 million safety reports annually

Lack of manuals, insufficient oversight blamed for failure to fully recover remains of Jeju Air crash victims

Samsung Electronics Q1 net surges over fivefold on AI-driven demand

USFK troop drawdown not under discussion between S. Korea, U.S.: defense ministry

Australian police find body believed to be missing 5-year-old girl

Britain expels Russian diplomat after Moscow ousts British official

YTN union launches eighth strike over Eugene Group

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Nick Tandy on His Record-Setting Porsche Career and Racing 'Rexy'

Skincare Meets Sweat: Why Sofia Richie, Kate Hudson, and Adriana Lima Are Working Out at BURN

I tried the $2.2K Met Gala facial loved by Sabrina Carpenter, Kendall Jenner — and here’s the truth about it

Borderlands Mexico: Nearshoring fuels 800K-square-foot industrial build in El Paso

Investors appear skeptical as Trump touts new plan to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz

Strong Island FC retires No. 44 in honor of Miller Place’s Andrew Salgado

Fans Choose Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Bring Your Love’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

United Airlines flight strikes turnpike light pole, injuring driver

NJ Spotlight News: May 1, 2026

Taylor Swift is staying one step ahead of AI by legally protecting her voice and image

Feil’s 7 Penn Plaza to lease three floors to HDR Engineering

'Sacrifice zones' around critical mineral mines are rife with pollution, child workers and birth defects

Saratoga Springs hosts largest Comic Con in Upstate NY

Want to Live Longer? Start Flossing Your Teeth

Second vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz in about 8 hours

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