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Thorpedo Anna wins the 150th Kentucky Oaks
A wire-to-wire win for the filly and trainer Kenny McPeek

U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in April, scaling back hiring amid higher borrowing rates
The unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9%.

Antetokounmpo wondering how he can stay healthy after injuries have impacted his last 2 postseasons
"I’m willing to do anything — anything and everything — in order for me to be right there on the court..."

Pat Beverley throws ball at Pacers fans, later tells reporter to leave his locker-room interview
Cameras showed Beverley sitting on the bench and tossing a ball into the stands.





Wisconsin lawmaker wants to remove gray wolf from endangered species list
Rep. Tom Tiffany says the species is a threat to farm animals.

Wall Street rallies after hiring shows welcome signs of cooling
The S&P 500 rose 1.3% in afternoon trading Friday.

U.K. Conservatives suffer historic losses in local elections as Labour edges closer to power
The results cement expectations that the Labour Party will return to power after 14 years in a forthcoming general election.

Green Bay Packers hold rookie orientation camp
First-round draft pick Jordan Morgan said he hopes to earn a starting spot on the offensive line to help protect quarterback Jordan Love.





New sea route for Gaza aid is on track, USAID says
Humanitarian groups expect to have their part of preparations complete by early to mid-month.

Mick Jagger takes verbal jab at Louisiana governor
Landry clapped back at the 80-year-old Jagger on social media.

Yellen: Threats to democracy risk U.S. economic growth
Yellen never mentions Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump by name but hints at his potential influence if he regains the White House.

Nippon Steel delays closing of acquisition of U.S. Steel
The Department of Justice requested more documentation related to the deal





Potawatomi Sportsbook opens as casino continues growing amenities
The long-awaited Sportsbook is open to the public.

As Trump and Biden visit battleground Michigan, voters weigh their options
Spectrum News visited Detroit, Dearborn, Saginaw, and Freeland to take the pulse of voters.

Troops fired on Kent State students in 1970. Survivors see echoes in today's campus protest movement
Kent State has leaned into debates about the war in Gaza.

Stay alert to a little rain and thunder as we hit the weekend
A weak cold front is set to move across the state Saturday.





On World Press Freedom Day, major newspapers urge U.S. to bring home detained journalists
The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post ran a joint letter Friday.

With deadline approaching, what's next for FAA reauthorization?
Congress is working to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, ahead of the May 10th deadline

Boeing Starliner will launch first manned crew into space
The launch is scheduled for May 6 with two NASA astronauts.

Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests
Like many Americans, Jewish students’ views on the war in Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict are wide-ranging and often nuanced.

World News

Key mayor results due after Labour notches up local election wins
The results of mayoral elections in the West Midlands, London and other regions will be announced on Saturday.

Local election results in maps and charts
Analysis of the first wave of results in the local elections 2024.

Sunak says results 'disappointing' but voters will 'stick with us' at general election
Labour wins by-election and string of councils from the Tories, who retain the Tees Valley mayoralty.

When is the next general election?
The next UK general election has to be held by 28 January 2025, but could take place earlier.





Chris Mason: Bleak picture for Sunak but no sign of rebellion against PM
Labour has discovered a knack of winning in the local elections where they need to win in a general election.

Why North Korea's latest propaganda bop is a huge TikTok hit
A song praising Mr Kim has got TikTok hooked - but experts say it could be hiding something more sinister.

'Shocking' - Women from Wales have to travel to England for abortions
A woman who had to travel from Wales to England for an abortion says the experience was traumatic.

Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security
The celebration of pop is set to take place amid protests at Israel's involvement in the competition.





Spacey responds to new claims ahead of documentary
The actor says he may at times have behaved inappropriately but denies his behaviour was ever illegal.

Worst-ever job interviews: 'We had to crawl and moo'
Dozens of jobseekers tell the BBC about their worst-ever interview experiences.

Palestinian doctor dies in Israeli prison
Israeli authorities said they were investigating the death of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Adnan Al-Bursh.

Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp
With TikTok's future uncertain, Instagram is trying to get more viral content on its Reels feature.





Watch: Bridge buckles and plunges into Brazil river
Footage shows a man narrowly avoiding falling into the water as a bridge gives way.

Have the wheels come off for Tesla?
As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems.

Fear and prayers in Sudan city under siege
People in the last major holdout of the army in the west of Sudan nervously await an assault.

Three arrested over Sikh activist's killing in Canada
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead last June, sparking a diplomatic row between India and Canada.





US blames Rwanda and rebels for deadly camp strike
At least nine people are killed in an attack on a camp in eastern DR Congo.

'Tories crushed' as rebels 'end plot to oust Sunak'
Saturday's papers focus on local election disappointment for the Tories.

Ryan Gosling plays one, but what makes a real stunt actor?
Can Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's new film get stunt performers the recognition they've been missing?

Richard Ashcroft: 'I was the mouthy lead singer'
The singer discusses fame, inspiring a new generation and bringing pride back to his hometown.





Call for gardeners to help with flood defence
Insurance scheme urges gardeners to use planting to protect their homes from floods.

Ros Atkins on… Why PIP benefits may change
The BBC’s analysis editor looks at the government’s proposed reforms to personal independence payments.

Voting, Volcanoes and Vatican Guards: Photos of the week
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

What can we expect from the final Gavin and Stacey?
The Christmas special in 2019 left 17.1 million viewers on tenterhooks with a cliffhanger ending.





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Side hustle foodies turning homes into takeaways
Matt turns his barbecuing hobby into a low-risk, low-cost business from home.

Hainault sword attack victim thanks NHS for saving his life
Henry De Los Rios Polania sustained a deep wound to his hand during the attack on Tuesday.

Squirrels may have given medieval Britons leprosy
It’s the first time a medieval animal has been identified as a host for the disease.





Post Office lawyer accused of 'big fat lie'
Former senior Post Office solicitor Jarnail Singh denies knowing about Horizon bugs in 2010.

The Japanese gown uniting Freddie Mercury, the Jedi and Bjork
A collection of Kimono from some of the most charismatic entertainers has gone on display in Dundee.

Bank holiday weather: Will it be warm or wet?
It's been warming up this week but could rain spoil your plans for the long weekend?

What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2024?
When do GCSEs start and are there any changes to exams this year?