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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical but stable condition

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, and a former lawyer for President Trump, was hospitalized in Florida in critical but stable condition, with his spokesperson confirming his status as a "fighter."

Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 on Cruise Ship; WHO Confirms

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has resulted in three deaths and five additional suspected cases, prompting the World Health Organization to coordinate emergency medical evacuations.

Spirit Airlines collapses after blocked merger

Spirit Airlines ceased operations, leaving thousands stranded, after its merger with JetBlue was blocked by the Biden administration's Department of Justice, a decision criticized by some as contributing to the airline's downfall.

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby; DeVaux makes history

Golden Tempo, a 23-1 longshot, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the prestigious race.

2 US service members missing after Morocco military exercise

Two US service members are missing after participating in the African Lion military exercises in southwestern Morocco, prompting a search and rescue operation by US and Moroccan forces.

Indianapolis post-prom party shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 wounded

One person was killed and three others were wounded in a mass shooting at a post-prom party in Indianapolis early Sunday morning.

Trump Orders US to Guide Ships Through Hormuz Starting Monday

President Trump declared the US will begin guiding neutral ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, aiming to unblock the vital supply waterway and ease disruptions caused by the Mideast conflict.

A2 Milk recalls US baby formula over toxin discovery

A2 Milk Co. is recalling batches of its infant formula sold in the US after detecting a toxin linked to vomiting and nausea, following a similar incident in Austria where rat poison was found in baby food jars.

Trump threatens deeper US troop cuts in Germany beyond 5,000

President Trump stated the US would withdraw "a lot" more than 5,000 troops from Germany, following an earlier Pentagon announcement and amid criticism from Democrats and Polish Prime Minister Tusk regarding NATO disintegration concerns.

OPEC+ agrees to modest oil output increase

OPEC+ nations agreed to a modest 188,000 barrels-per-day increase in their June production quota, signaling unity despite the UAE's recent departure and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Last updated: 5/4/2026, 1:02:08 AM