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Entertainment
The unauthorized stage send-up begins previews May 12 in New York, with its director-producer describing it as a playful “love letter” to the Canadian hockey romance
Cruise ship outbreak
Investigators have not identified the first exposure, but scrutiny has centered on travel in southern South America as passengers from the MV Hondius are evacuated and monitored worldwide
Middle East conflict
The diplomatic setback keeps the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear demands and energy markets at the center of a widening standoff ahead of Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping
International students
Students say some employers are passing them over for interviews and jobs because of visa restrictions, leaving some to weigh leaving the United States
U.K. politics
The British prime minister promised a sharper agenda on growth, defence, Europe and energy after local election losses triggered calls from dozens of Labour MPs for him to quit
Entertainment law
The singer alleges Samsung used a concert photograph of her face on television boxes sold across the U.S. without permission, in a lawsuit seeking $15 million
Oyster industry support
The federal package is aimed at helping growers and harvesters respond to MSX and dermo, two diseases causing severe oyster losses across the region
Sports and accountability
The former NFL player and ESPN analyst denies the accusations, calling them “blatant lies,” as the number of accusers cited in a new report reaches seven
Labour market
April’s decline erased March’s modest gain and brought job losses since January to 112,000, with full-time positions accounting for most of the weakness
Immigration
A CBS News analysis found more than 12,000 people withdrew, abandoned asylum claims or agreed to leave after ICE sought to cut cases short by routing them to other countries
Public health
The outbreak has prompted an international search for possible contacts, but experts say the risk is lower and the tracing is focused on close, prolonged exposure
Real Madrid discipline
The club said €500,000 fines for each midfielder end its internal case, with no sporting sanctions imposed before Sunday’s Clasico against Barcelona
Energy costs
The national average is up more than 50% since the war began, while companies are also dealing with higher aluminum costs tied to Middle East disruptions
Iran war talks
The latest diplomatic setback has kept pressure on energy markets and the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. and Iran still divided over sanctions, shipping and Tehran’s nuclear program
Federal court
Allen faces four federal counts tied to the alleged April 25 attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump
Energy markets
Investors reacted to stalled diplomacy and renewed clashes around the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that normally carries about one-fifth of global oil supply
All about hantavirus
Passengers from the MV Hondius are being tested and sent home after three deaths, while health officials trace people who left the ship earlier
UK elections
Results are still coming in across England, Scotland and Wales, but early counts point to a fragmented political map and a difficult test for Keir Starmer’s Labour government
Canvas cyberattack
Instructure said it restored most access Friday after taking the learning platform offline, while a threat analyst said ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach
Political rhetoric
The Star Wars actor deleted the image and apologized, saying he was not wishing Trump dead, after the White House linked the post to threats against the president
Aviation fuel supply
IATA says wider use of Jet A may relieve pressure if Middle East disruption continues, while EU and aviation safety officials say any switch must be carefully managed
Israeli prisons
Kifaya Khraim of the Ramallah-based Women’s Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling said the abuse appears widespread, though the report provided few details
Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Talks
Tehran has not formally answered Washington’s latest proposal, which links sanctions relief and access to the Strait of Hormuz to sweeping nuclear limits
Gulf tensions
Trump says the ceasefire remains in place, but the clash in a vital energy corridor has sharpened doubts over diplomacy and shipping security
War in Ukraine
Moscow reported more than 1,000 violations after its truce began, while Kyiv said Russian forces kept striking Ukrainian positions and launched hundreds of drones
Cruise ship outbreak
The MV Hondius is expected in Tenerife this weekend with more than 140 people aboard after three deaths and a widening international contact-tracing effort
Addiction policy
The Compassionate Intervention Act is expected to take effect this fall after regulations are finalized, despite warnings from medical groups and advocates
Airline costs
Transportation Department data show carriers paid $5.06 billion for jet fuel in March, a cost shock already pressuring forecasts, fees and routes
Britain elections
Voters in Scotland and Wales will choose national governments, while English council and mayoral races could test Labour’s standing after its 2024 general election win
Cruise outbreak
The WHO said the suspected patients are being sent to the Netherlands, while Spain says the ship will reach Granadilla within three days despite objections from Canary Islands leaders
Supplement retail
The wearable patch maker told CNBC it will enter 1,700 Walmart stores with new digestive and motion sickness products as it projects revenue to double this year
Markets
Brent crude briefly fell to about $97 a barrel before recovering above $100 as traders reacted to reports of a possible agreement and Tehran’s pending response
Markets
The Apollo CEO said the economy looks strong but faces a higher chance of outside shocks, prompting the firm to raise cash and cut riskier credit exposure
Iran war talks
The president paused a U.S. escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz to give Pakistan-brokered negotiations more time, but said the naval blockade remains in force
Obituary
Turner built a media empire that included CNN, TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies, owned Atlanta sports teams and became a major philanthropist
Indiana GOP primaries
Five Trump-endorsed candidates defeated Republican state senators who opposed his push to redraw Indiana’s congressional map ahead of the midterms
U.S.-Iran talks
Washington expects Tehran’s response on key points within 48 hours, according to a report, as talks focus on sanctions, nuclear enrichment and the Strait of Hormuz
