Stock futures edge higher after the S&P 500 hits a record to wrap April's trading: Live updates - CNBC

April marked the best monthly performance since 2020 for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

Does drinking water prevent kidney stones? Here’s what experts say. - The Washington Post

Increased hydration is considered the best way to prevent kidney stones. A new study suggests it’s not that easy.

Nationwide May Day protests expected to pick up mantle of 'No Kings' - NPR

The protest organizers are calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping to protest Trump administration policies and what activists describe as a billionaire takeover of government.

Knicks 140-89 Hawks (Apr 30, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN

Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack, demand government action - CBS News

"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."

Connor McDavid says Oilers, ousted by Ducks, were 'average' - ESPN

Star center Connor McDavid said the Oilers, ousted in the first round of the playoffs by the Ducks on Thursday night, "were an average team all year."

Kimmel Highlights Trump’s Record Low Approval After President Calls For His Firing Again - Forbes

NBA playoff winners and losers: Wolves advance, 76ers stay alive, Jaylen Brown and Jamal Murray scuffle - CBS Sports

The Knicks and Nuggets moved on in the 2026 NBA playoff bracket on Thursday, while the 76ers stayed alive

Trump drops MAHA favorite for surgeon general pick who has critiqued RFK Jr. - The Washington Post

Nicole Saphier, Trump’s third pick for the role, is a radiologist and longtime Fox News contributor. Means’s nomination stalled as some Republicans questioned her credentials and stance on vaccinations.

AI Can Spot Pancreatic Cancer Years Before Diagnosis, Study Finds - ScienceAlert

Pancreatic cancer is on course to be the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the US by 2030, in part because 85 percent of cases aren't diagnosed until the disease has spread.

The quest for Earth 2.0 - Financial Times

From the Artemis II Moon mission to investigations of far-flung planets, a new ‘golden age’ of space exploration has arrived

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Strikes A Pose Thursday Night With $10M+ Previews – Box Office - Deadline

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is off to an excellent start with $10M+ in Thursday previews.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Just Set Up Kevin McKidd, Kim Raver Show Exits - The Hollywood Reporter

The penultimate episode of season 22 for the ABC medical drama ended on a cliffhanger that questions Owen's (McKidd) fate.

US prosecutors release new footage of Trump shooting suspect - dw.com

The Justice Department has released unseen footage in an attempt to show that the secret service agent injured in the attack was not shot by friendly fire.

Oil rises as White House says Iran ceasefire halts 60-day war deadline - CNBC

Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a U.S. president needs to withdraw troops 60 days after reporting their deployment to Congress

Instant observations: Sixers stars dominate Celtics in Game 6 - PHLY Sports

Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey powered the Sixers to a convincing Game 6 win over the Celtics, setting up a dramatic Game 7 on Saturday night.

Pavel Talankin's Oscar for Mr Nobody Against Putin goes missing on NY flight - BBC

The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

House passes DHS funding bill that would end shutdown for most of agency - The Washington Post

Earlier this week, House Republican leaders were insisting that the Senate-passed bill had a technical problem that made it impossible for them to support it.

Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says - CNN

Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to be moved to house arrest, state media reported on Thursday, more than five years after the military ousted the civilian government she led and jailed the Nobel laureate.

Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition - BBC

It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Mark Zuckerberg Says AI Costs Contributed To Layoffs Of 8,000 Staffers, Report Says - Forbes

Meta plans to slash 8,000 jobs at the company, accounting for 10% of its workforce.

Trump gives the go-ahead for a major new Canada-U.S. oil pipeline - NPR

More state and federal approvals are needed for the 3-foot-wide Bridger Pipeline Expansion, which would stretch from the Canadian border with Montana down through eastern Montana and Wyoming, where it would link up with another pipeline.

Good Luck Getting a Mac Mini for the Next ‘Several Months’ - WIRED

Apple CEO Tim Cook told analysts that AI adoption has happened faster than expected.

Apple earnings beat forecasts on iPhone 17 demand - Yahoo Finance

Apple said Thursday it had its best-ever start to the year when it came to earnings, with iPhone demand and digital service sales helping it beat...

Definition of ‘86’ at the Heart of Comey Indictment - FactCheck.org

A federal indictment against former FBI Director James Comey hinges on the meaning of "86." The Department of Justice said it indicates a threat of physical harm, while the more common dictionary definition is to throw out or get rid of something.

‘Make Pluto a planet again’? NASA chief revives debate that divides astronomers - Nature

Researchers respond to NASA head’s claim to be ready to “escalate” the issue of whether Pluto is a planet.

Made in Germany: Volla Phone Plinius launches for €598 with modular battery - Notebookcheck

The Volla Phone Plinius (Plus) combines a modern design with a particularly robust body and a Google-free Android version. With a 120 Hz OLED display, a 64 MP main camera and a replaceable 5,300 mAh battery, the smartphone offers a reasonable range of feature…

A lost galaxy called 'Loki' may be hiding inside the Milky Way - Phys.org

The Milky Way galaxy grew into its current form with the help of smaller galaxies over time, which it has "consumed" or merged with. Astronomers are able to pick out which stars in the Milky Way came from other galaxies by identifying certain features, like t…

SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch seen from space (satellite photos) - Space

A sharp-eyed BlackSky satellite watched Wednesday (April 29) as the Falcon Heavy launched for the first time in 18 months.

Samsung's smartglasses face a serious problem, and it'll make the Ray-Ban Meta a better choice - Android Police

Why should I commit to you, Samsung?

To catch colorectal cancer early, advocates push to make ‘poop talk’ OK - NPR

It's a very treatable form of cancer if caught early, yet younger adults rarely get screened. Patient advocates want more people to talk to their doctors about risk factors and number two.

You'll Soon Be Able To Play A Mega Man Classic On Your Wrist, Thanks To This New Gaming Watch - Time Extension

'Mega Man 2' joins the My Play Watch line of digital watches

Long a dream, it's now real: a fast and accurate TB test that doesn't need phlegm - NPR

TB tests use phlegm — not the easiest thing to get or work with. It takes time for results. And there can be false negatives and positives. A new test is more accurate and takes less than half an hour.