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Friday, May 01, 2026 4:47 AM ET

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From pickleball to protests: How a Trump visit is stirring up a Florida retirement community -- Politics have become an increasingly thorny issue in the Villages, the world's largest retirement community. -- US & Canada

8 minutes ago

Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit -- The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon. -- Scotland Business

51 minutes ago

Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight -- The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award. -- World

6 hours ago

King arrives in Bermuda after ending US trip with formal farewell to Trump -- On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US. -- UK

38 minutes ago

Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme -- The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.

5 hours ago

Apple hails 'extraordinary' iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out -- Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.

1 hour ago

Mills quits Maine Senate race leaving Democrat novice in running -- Mills has been a popular governor in the state and was the top choice of a national Democrat establishment, but her campaign never gained momentum.

14 hours ago

Trump pulls surgeon general pick after nomination stalls -- Trump also named his third pick for the role. doctor and Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier.

12 hours ago

Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifies -- His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.

16 hours ago

New CCTV footage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agent -- The video was released after claims that the secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.

9 hours ago

'It's just ridiculous': Americans react to gas prices -- Energy prices are rising as US peace talks with Iran appear to have stalled, with the key Strait of Hormuz waterway still effectively closed.

15 hours ago

Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship? -- BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.

11 hours ago

Watch: Aerial video shows destruction after tornado strikes small Texas town -- A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.

1 day ago

'Once in a lifetime opportunity' - Kansas City readies for World Cup influx -- Officials see this summer's football tournament as a chance to show off the city to the world - but some locals have concerns.

22 hours ago

The sub-Arctic town pitching itself as Canada's gateway to Europe -- Churchill, Manitoba, best known as the world's polar bear capital, has ambitions of making its deep-water port a year-round trade route.

17 hours ago

Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles -- A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.

1 day ago

Three takeaways from Hegseth's clash with lawmakers over Iran war -- The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began.

20 hours ago

'Very weak': Lawyers sceptical of charges against James Comey over seashell post -- Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."

16 hours ago

Six injured in Washington state school stabbing -- Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.

1 hour ago

New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds -- The CCTV shows an officer draw a firearm and open fire as the suspect sprints past.

9 hours ago

Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement -- The shutdown caused chaos in airports across the US as politicians feuded over funds for Trump's immigration crackdown.

6 hours ago

Royals bid farewell to US with visit to Arlington Cemetery and a block party -- King Charles' historic state visit, the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II's in 2007, has come to an end.

8 hours ago

US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege -- The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

1 day ago

Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence -- The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

10 hours ago