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NATIONAL
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Crowd shrinks as Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO leads the annual meeting for the first time Saturday
SUMMARY: Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel opened the first annual meeting without Warren Buffett on stage Saturday. Abel was promoted to CEO in January. Thousands of people again attended the meeting, but the Omaha arena where the event is held was only a little over half full. The meeting began with a video tribute to Buffett that was filled with clips from the previous 60 annual meetings for the conglomerate. Buffett surprised shareholders a year ago at the end of the meeting when he announced he would step down. Buffett took the microphone briefly to endorse Abel and praise Apple CEO Tim Cook who helped Berkshire's $35 billion investment in Apple a decade ago generate $185 billion for Berkshire.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBerkshireHathawayShareholdersthLdWritethru/f0799a04e40a7eaf81c9fd5dac0aa95e/text___
A federal court blocked a widely used abortion pill from distribution by mail. Here's what to know
SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone. A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is requiring that the abortion pill be distributed only in-person at clinics. Since the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and allowed enforcement of abortion bans, prescriptions by mail have become a major way that abortions are provided — including to states where bans are in place. The ruling is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAbortionPillsWhattoKnowndLdWritethru/b4871f5cdb3b0bf7bd218ea2ca64e78b/text___
In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally
SUMMARY: Building trades unions have long been considered a voice of the American worker. But they now are intertwined with the richest companies in the world as they create America’s artificial intelligence economy. Unionized workers are employed on massive data center projects and scrambling to recruit new apprentices to feed demand. Unions are allies of tech giants and tech-friendly government officials, helping counter fierce opposition in communities and hostile legislation in Congress and legislatures. For their part, tech execs talk of needing to train hundreds of thousands more skilled workers and spend millions on training programs.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLaborUnionsDataCentersstLdWritethru/64b10b2f993743dc0c73d273248574cf/text___
Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone
SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone. A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is requiring that the abortion pill be distributed only in-person at clinics. Since the Supreme Court's 2022 ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and allowed enforcement of abortion bans, prescriptions by mail has become a major way that abortions are provided — including to states where bans are in place. The decision sets up a likely appeal to the Supreme Court.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAbortionPillsthLdWritethru/40d60a9bf6212480e527480757b603c3/text___
Florida sheriff identifies body found in Tampa Bay as 2nd missing student from Bangladesh
SUMMARY: A Florida sheriff says a body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student from Bangladesh. Nahida Bristy’s remains were in a garbage bag, discovered by a kayaker whose fishing line got snagged. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said the positive identification was eventually made using DNA and dental records. The body of her friend, fellow USF doctoral student Zamil Limon, was found in another garbage bag on a bridge over the bay. Limon’s roommate, Hisham Saleh Abugharbieh, is jailed on two charges of murder. The sheriff said detectives are still working to determine a motive for what he's calling “a monstrous crime.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMissingGradStudentsFloridathLdWritethru/b96cf627c4d979ab1079f4a63a8ec47c/text___
Former Miami Congressman David Rivera is convicted of secretly lobbying for Maduro's Venezuela
SUMMARY: A former Miami congressman and close friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been convicted in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela’s socialist government during the first Trump administration. Jurors found Republican David Rivera and an associate guilty on all counts Friday, including failing to register as a foreign agent with the Justice Department and conspiracy to commit money laundering as part of its work for former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government. The seven-week trial offered a rare glimpse into Miami’s role as a crossroads for foreign influence campaigns aimed at shaping U.S. policy toward Latin America.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSVenezuelaForeignLobbyingTrialthLdWritethru/e797f94aed52b4a031b39eae7eba0992/text___
Plane carrying pickleball players crashes in Texas Hill Country, killing all 5 on board
SUMMARY: A small plane crashed in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people on board. A pickleball club in Amarillo says they were members who were flying to a tournament. Authorities say the crash happened around 11 p.m. Thursday night in Wimberley, about 40 miles from Austin. A pilot and four passengers were on the Cessna. The plane's flight history shows it took off from Amarillo and was headed to New Braunfels National Airport. Stacey Rohr, who lives nearby, says she heard a crash and “felt everything vibrate.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTexasPlaneCrashthLdWritethru/57cd22e7f5d91eb68a04a43a66b4ab5a/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governor
SUMMARY: Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party’s primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election. The physician's most formidable obstacle may be the COVID-19 pandemic. Acton was Ohio’s public health director when the coronavirus hit the United States in early 2020. More than six years later, the orders that Acton signed at the behest of the state’s Republican governor to battle the virus have become a central line of criticism from Republicans. Those orders included closing schools, shuttering businesses, restricting sporting events and even suspending voting during the 2020 primary election.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionOhioGovernorCOVIDstLdWritethru/5346840b1a740695fd57c2fb9bb82233/text___
Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has taken a shine to the government taking stakes in the private sector. But his administration took a pass on bailing out troubled Spirit Airlines. The discount carrier ceased operations Saturday. Trump had said the government was interested in a stake in the carrier “if it's a good deal.” Under Trump, the government earlier invested in Intel and U.S. Steel and had made other deals that go against the traditional Republican position about Washington picking winners and losers. Critics say Trump's deals reflect his transactional nature. Others see some logic in competing against heavily subsidized Chinese manufacturers.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpEconomyGovernmentOwnership/dfaded3d1aa74751105e35dc8f904fe8/text___
Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders
SUMMARY: Federal judges around the country have raised alarms in recent months about the Trump administration’s failure to follow their orders in individual immigration cases. An Associated Press review of court records shows Trump officials have also racked up an extraordinary record of defiance in a much broader set of lawsuits dating back to the first days of President Donald Trump’s second term. Legal experts say the White House's treatment of court orders is damaging the constitutional system of checks and balances. The White House says lower court judges are issuing unlawful decisions.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCourtDefianceTakeaways/152e5b39ca222c583962805fda5f47ae/text___
Trump flouts lower court rulings in unprecedented display of executive power
SUMMARY: The Trump administration has been found in violation of court rulings in an extraordinary number of lawsuits on a broad set of issues. The Associated Press found at least 31 suits since last February in which a judge determined the administration was not complying with an order. These cases are in addition to more than 250 violations judges have recently highlighted in individual immigration petitions. The AP's review also shows higher courts have frequently overruled district courts and sided with the White House. In a statement, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson accused district court judges of unlawful rulings, noting many were later overturned by appellate courts.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCourtDefiancendLdWritethru/7b94b24901d42961afe323d02e352733/text___
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
SUMMARY: The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months. President Donald Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from the NATO ally as he feuds with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S. war with Iran. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement Friday that the “decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground.” The number of troops leaving Germany would be 14% of the 36,000 American service members stationed there.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpGermanyTroopsthLdWritethru/d37af7bcd1a97e265f3b3afd8aa65142/text___
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
SUMMARY: A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle. The court's ruling Wednesday limits the use of race in drawing voting districts. In response, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has suspended the state's May 16 congressional primary to allow time for state lawmakers to draw new House districts. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has called a special session to start Monday in case the Supreme Court allows the state to change its U.S. House districts, and Tennessee's Republican governor is calling a session starting Tuesday to do the same there.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionVotingRightsStatesthLdWritethru/a1735ea4e7dfa4a7fa23997649a545a9/text___
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
SUMMARY: The Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars. The Pentagon said Friday that Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection and SpaceX will provide their resources to help “augment warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments.” Notably absent from the list is Anthropic, after its legal fight with the Trump administration over the ethics of AI usage in war. The Defense Department has been rapidly accelerating its use of AI. But AI has already raised concerns that its use could invade Americans’ privacy or allow machines to choose targets on the battlefield.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSPentagonAIthLdWritethru/060cecf836c4cebcf012a3ceb5333f2c/text___
Trump's new pick for surgeon general has both praised and cringed at his administration
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Nicole Saphier as his third pick for U.S. surgeon general. Saphier is a radiologist and ex-Fox News Channel contributor who's been a vocal advocate for vaccination and has criticized the Trump administration's handling of health issues. Still, Saphier supports Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda, including removing food additives and cutting ultraprocessed foods. Saphier's nomination follows the failed campaign of Dr. Casey Means, who faced scrutiny over her experience and vaccination stance. Means says her failed nomination was the result of a “smear campaign.” The nomination of the Republican president's first surgeon general pick, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, fell apart after questions about her academic credentials.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpSurgeonGeneralrdLdWritethru/2fb65edf047650258d1a2b54617a10da/text___
Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
SUMMARY: The head of the European Parliament trade committee calls President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on European Union automobiles “unacceptable.” Committee Chair Bernd Lange says the Trump administration “keeps breaking its commitments,” including on import taxes for steel and aluminum products. Trump said Friday he'll increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the EU next week to 25%, which could jolt the world economy. The Republican president says the EU is not complying with a fully agreed to trade deal, though he hasn't fleshed out his objections. Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had agreed to the trade deal last July. It set a 15% tariff on most goods.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpTariffsthLdWritethru/800e6ed469b73cd4c144edb65e40ba72/text___
Restless Democrats challenge party establishment while trying to loosen Trump's grip on Washington
SUMMARY: Restless Democratic voters are rejecting their party’s establishment. Six months before Election Day, Democratic voters are embracing change, taking a clear risk by picking less established and more polarizing candidates to represent them on the ballot this fall. In Maine, Gov. Janet Mills has been forced to formally abandon her U.S. Senate campaign, unable to generate sufficient fundraising or enthusiasm to compete in a primary against Graham Platner, an oyster farmer with no political experience. Mills' announcement Thursday marked a stinging defeat for Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, who recruited her to lead the party’s decades-long quest to defeat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionDemocrats/62055159f7492a035a4b496f3f574e07/text___
Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacy
SUMMARY: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he’s concerned about the allure of easy money — lottery tickets, buy now, pay later loans and the promise of a crypto windfall. Bessent worries the get-rich-quick mindset often leads Americans farther from financial stability, not closer to it. The billionaire hedge fund manager and the first openly gay treasury secretary has a personal history marked by financial struggles, with humble beginnings in rural South Carolina. Bessent hopes part of his Treasury Department legacy will be promoting financial literacy, helping Americans budget and save. This push comes as the government amasses record debt and critics say Bessent should focus more on lowering Americans' cost of living.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBessentProfilestLdWritethru/6ae242f0c3ad3643e052fd1a19d7154b/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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US warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz
SUMMARY: The United States is warning shipping companies about potential sanctions for paying Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The alert issued Friday intensifies the standoff over the strait, a crucial passage for global oil and gas trade. Iran has been charging fees for safe passage after closing the strait in response to U.S. and Israeli attacks. Meanwhile, imprisoned Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi remains hospitalized in Iran, with her health said to be at “very high risk.” The Norwegian Nobel Committee has urged Iranian authorities to immediately transfer Mohammadi to her own medical team in Tehran.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSrdLdWritethru/9317c11e51ba8dfa527b424f931fe04b/text___
Germany focuses on shared interests after US announces troop drawdown
SUMMARY: The German defense minister has responded to the U.S. plan to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, emphasizing the mutual benefits of the U.S. military presence in Europe. Boris Pistorius acknowledged Europe's need to enhance its security within NATO and suggests the U.S. also gains from its deployment. The planned withdrawal over the next six to 12 months reflects tensions in U.S.-Germany relations. President Donald Trump has criticized NATO allies for not supporting his stance against Iran. The Pentagon's decision follows a review of force posture in Europe. NATO has stressed the importance of Europe investing more in defense.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUGermanyUSTroopsstLdWritethru/a93151327dcb7279a56a36dd4bbeca1c/text___
Starmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in UK following antisemitic attacks
SUMMARY: Britain's prime minister has warned tougher action is needed against certain chants at pro-Palestinian protests. Concerns are growing over the safety of British Jews after two Jewish men were stabbed in London this week. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says some Gaza war protests may need to be banned. He highlights chants like “globalize the intifada” as problematic. A man was charged Friday with attempted murder for the Wednesday attack in Golders Green. Police call it terrorism. The U.K.'s terror threat level has been raised to severe. Authorities cite increased threats from Islamist and extreme right groups.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainAntisemitismAttack/14b288c260d4b8f736e8e2cb44b54513/text___
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison
SUMMARY: Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, has been urgently transferred to a hospital after a severe health decline. Her foundation reported Friday that she experienced two episodes of unconsciousness and a cardiac crisis. Mohammadi fainted twice in prison earlier that day. Her family and foundation have long advocated for her transfer due to systematic medical neglect since her arrest in December. Despite her critical condition, authorities delayed her transfer. Mohammadi, a rights lawyer, was arrested in December and sentenced to seven more years in prison. Her health has worsened due to mistreatment and previous heart issues.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranNobelLaureateHospitalizedndLdWritethru/304524aaf3158ea4e28cf2ed684752a6/text___
Ukraine says a strike hit Russian Black Sea oil terminal in Tuapse
SUMMARY: Ukrainian forces have struck an oil terminal in the Russian Black Sea city of Tuapse, according to Ukraine’s General Staff. This marks the fourth attack on the region's oil infrastructure in just over two weeks. Local officials in Russia said a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a blaze, but no casualties were reported. Meanwhile, Russian attacks continue to hit Ukraine. On Friday, Russia attacked the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil with over 50 drones, wounding at least 10 people. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia continues to target energy and civilian infrastructure with drone strikes.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APRussiaUkraineWarndLdWritethru/2efb9ac87f60bd4ef7f2646240922192/text___
What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war
SUMMARY: Activists worldwide have held May Day rallies, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions. Many workers are struggling with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. May 1 is International Workers’ Day, marked by rallies focusing on wages, pensions, and inequality. In the Philippines, protesters demanded higher wages and lower taxes. In Indonesia, workers called for stronger protection from rising prices. Tens of thousands of people joined marches across France, including in Paris, where brief scuffles with police broke out. In the U.S., activists opposed to President Donald Trump’s policies also held marches and demonstrations. Arrests were made in front of the New York Stock Exchange as protesters gathered outside.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMayDayWhattoKnowthLdWritethru/e681138b292048ef190e3cb9588649dc/text___
War-battered Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict
SUMMARY: Syria was once a battleground, enduring 14 years of civil war. But now the country offers relative peace in a region wracked by turmoil. Syrian leaders aim to leverage their neutrality to rebuild relationships with Arab and Western countries that shunned Syria under former President Bashar Assad. He was ousted in December 2024 by rebels, who then installed a new government. Syria has positioned itself as a safe alternative for exports during the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Despite staying out of the conflict, Syria could still face economic challenges from the war. Gulf countries may have fewer resources to help with Syria’s reconstruction.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLSyriaIranStayingOutofWarndLdWritethru/c021a2a077bd10f9a57ab322328aedfa/text___
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Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling
SUMMARY: A generation of Black Americans across the South fought in courtrooms and in the streets during the Civil Rights Movement to dismantle barriers to voting. Their goal was to achieve political representation in a region scarred by the legacy of slavery and its aftermath. One of the crown jewels of that struggle was the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and this week it was hollowed out by the Supreme Court. The majority opinion described racism as a problem of the past. Others saw the decision as another example of its resurgence. The ruling could make it harder for minorities to get elected.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSVotingRightsActBlackAmericans/a4eeb2367a33d99a54fa1d3cd36bdbf7/text___
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BUSINESS
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Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately
SUMMARY: Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low-cost airline known for its bright yellow planes and deep discount fares said Saturday it has started winding down operations. It said all its flights have been canceled and customer service is no longer available. The airline had been struggling financially since the COVID-19 pandemic, weighed down by rising costs and debt. Efforts to secure a government bailout failed, leaving about 17,000 jobs at risk. Spirit's closure could impact budget-conscious travelers, especially in areas like Las Vegas and Florida, where the airline had a significant presence.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSpiritAirlinesBankruptcythLdWritethru/37a4818e1b71c0905d022f669d85948c/text___
Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mount
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines “but only if it's a good deal” for the government. Trump didn't provide details but said an announcement could come as soon as later Friday or Saturday. Lawmakers from both parties and members of the president's administration have criticized the idea of using taxpayer funds to keep the ultra-low cost airline afloat. Speculation around the likelihood of a deal emerging has mounted every day that passes without a resolution. An airline spokesperson declined to comment and says “Spirit is operating as usual.” Some U.S. airlines, meanwhile, say they will step in to support Spirit customers if the airline goes under.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSpiritAirlinesBankruptcythLdWritethru/d42060b6a7bdac6ffc1d1e083af58f59/text___
Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back
SUMMARY: The U.S. stock market set more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3% Friday to its latest all-time high and closed out a fifth straight winning week. That’s its longest such streak since 2024. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite added 0.9% to its own record. Apple led the way after delivering better profit than expected. Easing oil prices also helped steady the stock markets around the world that were still open on the May Day holiday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/906fc294e936b548ee3993af4664f8e8/text___
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A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris
SUMMARY: The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will soon light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet. But a bright moon will spoil the fun this year, making the display harder to glimpse. The shower will peak Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and views will be best in the Southern Hemisphere. In the north, skywatchers will likely see fewer than 10 meteors per hour. Meteor showers happen when the Earth charges through trails of debris left behind from various space rocks. To glimpse the meteors, it’s best to go outside just before dawn and look for fleeting trails of light.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSCIMeteorShower/5b8458cd296a51e1f6472701e5fdf028/text___
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SPORTS
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Kentucky Derby is down to 19 horses after The Puma gets scratched
SUMMARY: The 152nd edition of the Kentucky Derby will be run with 19 horses instead of the maximum 20 after a late scratch less than 12 hours before the race. The Puma was ruled out Saturday because of a swollen leg from a skin infection. The horse trained by Gustavo Delgado Sr. and son Gustavo Delgado Jr. opened at odds of 10-1 and was bet down to 8-1 by Friday. Renegade remains the favorite in the wide-open field for the opening leg of the Triple Crown that is set to go off at roughly 7 p.m. Eastern.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APRACKentuckyDerby/14da4af938ae3a3201f4d17a80d052c0/text___
Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59
SUMMARY: Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi has died at 59. His life was marked by two life-altering accidents. Zanardi’s family announced his death on Saturday saying that he passed away on Friday night. The family says in a statement that “Alex died peacefully surrounded by the affection of those closest to him.” In 2020 Zanardi was seriously injured in a handbike accident after crashing into an oncoming truck during a relay event in Tuscany. Zanardi suffered serious facial and cranial trauma in the crash and was put in a medically induced coma. Nearly 20 years earlier Zanardi lost both of his legs in an auto racing crash.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCARObitZanardithLdWritethru/99d36ea9798b04c6e26fb688514464d5/text___
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