May 2025

See St. Joseph: floral celebrations and performances

May 1, 2025 6:05 am Kendra Simpson

The second annual Apple Blossom 5K will benefit the non-profit, Sisters of Solace.

New proposed law would require Apple and Google to verify your age before letting you into their app stores

May 1, 2025 6:00 am CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — A pair of Republican lawmakers are set to propose a new law that would require app stores to verify the ages of all users and share that information with app developers, following a similar state law that was signed in Utah earlier this year. If passed, the

El movimiento “50501” planea protestas contra Trump en todo EE.UU. el 1 de Mayo

May 1, 2025 5:56 am CNN Newsource

Por Eric Levenson, CNN Las protestas del movimiento “50501” (abreviatura de 50 protestas, 50 estados, 1 movimiento) en respuesta a la oleada de medidas de la Administración Trump durante sus primeros 100 días se llevarán a cabo en todo el país el jueves, con motivo del Primero de Mayo. “Únete a nosotros en la lucha

Tracking dense fog this morning: isolated showers possible today and tomorrow

May 1, 2025 5:54 am Payton Counts

Tracking dense fog this morning: isolated showers possible today and tomorrow

5 things to know for May 1: Minerals deal, Trump trade vote, Immigration, Deadly storms, Manatees

May 1, 2025 5:48 am CNN

CNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Earlier this week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced his intention to end the Defense Department’s Women, Peace and Security program, which increases the participation of women at all levels of conflict prevention and resolution. Although Hegseth described it as a “woke divisive/social justice/Biden initiative,” it was President Donald

5 things to know for May 1: Minerals deal, Trump trade vote, Immigration, Deadly storms, Manatees

May 1, 2025 5:48 am CNN Newsource

By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Earlier this week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced his intention to end the Defense Department’s Women, Peace and Security program, which increases the participation of women at all levels of conflict prevention and resolution. Although Hegseth described it as a “woke divisive/social justice/Biden initiative,” it was President Donald Trump

Subway keeps shrinking

May 1, 2025 5:45 am CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Subway’s footprint in the United States has shrunk again, falling below 20,000 for the first time in two decades. The sandwich chain closed 631 restaurants in 2024, leaving it with 19,502 locations in the US, according to franchise disclosure documents. That marks the eighth-consecutive year in which

The track and field at Westfield High School is seen in Syracuse

11 Syracuse high schoolers face charges over an alleged team hazing. Here’s what we know about the possible punishment

May 1, 2025 5:44 am CNN

CNN, WSTM By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The legal punishments for each of the 11 Syracuse high school students who surrendered for their alleged involvement in the extreme hazing of five younger lacrosse players could vary, legal experts say. The Westhill High School student athletes – who are not being identified due to their

GM CEO Mary Barra says tariffs will cost the company up to $5 billion this year

May 1, 2025 5:42 am CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration’s tariffs on imported cars and auto parts will cost General Motors between $4 billion and $5 billion this year, as the nation’s largest automaker slashed its earnings projections. CEO Mary Barra shared the estimates in a letter to shareholders. released early Thursday. The letter, and earnings

Tennis legend Andre Agassi ousted in second US Open Pickleball match

May 1, 2025 5:36 am CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Former tennis world No. 1 Andre Agassi’s pro pickleball debut at the US Open Pickleball Championships has come to an end, after he and partner Anna Leigh Waters fell in their second match to Len Yang and Trang Huynh-McClain. Agassi – an eight-time grand slam singles champion on the

La Casa Blanca considera los cambios recientes de Harvard como “positivos”, pero afirma que se necesita hacer más

May 1, 2025 5:24 am CNN Newsource

Por Betsy Klein y Sarah Owermohle, CNN La Casa Blanca calificó como “positivas” las recientes medidas de la Universidad de Harvard para rectificar su aparente mala gestión del antisemitismo, pero señaló este miércoles que la universidad debe redoblar esfuerzos para combatir lo que considera un sesgo antiisraelí en el campus para que se reanude el

From Tokyo to Los Angeles, Trump’s policies loom over May Day marches

May 1, 2025 5:21 am Associated Press

By THOMAS ADAMSON and YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — From Tokyo to Taipei to Manila, people across Asia marked May Day with marches and protests that spotlighted growing unease over U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies and fears of global economic instability. The holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, honors

Several countries sending firefighting planes to Israel to help tackle major wildfire

May 1, 2025 5:03 am Associated Press

By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Several countries were sending firefighting aircraft to Israel on Thursday as crews battled for a second day to extinguish a wildfire that had shut down a major highway linking Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and sent drivers scrambling from their cars. The fire broke out around midday on

How a grassroots movement in Pakistan pulled off one of the fastest solar revolutions in the world

May 1, 2025 5:00 am CNN Newsource

By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Glimmering, deep-blue solar panels carpet rooftops in Pakistan’s largest cities and dot the perimeters of houses in villages across the country. Pakistan, home to more than 240 million people, is experiencing one of the most rapid solar revolutions on the planet, even as it grapples with poverty and economic

Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?

May 1, 2025 4:55 am Associated Press

By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure long-term support for its defense against Russia. According to Ukrainian officials, the

UK counterterror police say they will investigate comments by Irish rap group Kneecap

May 1, 2025 4:52 am Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — British police said Thursday that counterterrorism detectives will investigate comments by Irish hip-hop group Kneecap, which has been criticized by U.K. politicians over statements about the Middle East and British politics. The Irish-language rappers from Northern Ireland were reported to police over footage from a 2024 concert in which a band member

Attack in Russian-occupied Ukrainian region leaves 7 dead, Moscow-appointed officials say

May 1, 2025 4:34 am Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone attack left at least seven people dead in the partially-occupied Ukrainian region of Kherson Thursday, Russia-appointed officials there said. The attack in the Kherson region, which struck a market in the town of Oleshky, killed seven and wounded “more than 20” people, Moscow-appointed governor Vladimir Saldo said. “At

Homeless camp in Oregon national forest to be cleared

May 1, 2025 4:34 am Associated Press

BEND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service on Thursday is set to evict dozens of homeless people living in an encampment in a federal forest in central Oregon. The federal agency has been working for years on plans to close part of the Deschutes National Forest near Bend for forest restoration and wildfire mitigation.

Musk defends his work as he prepares to wind down at DOGE but gives hazy answers on future

May 1, 2025 4:30 am Associated Press

By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, preparing to step back from his work leading the Department of Government Efficiency, had a request of the reporters gathered at the White House to interview him: Before he would answer any questions, he wanted someone to tell him a joke. The tech billionaire’s

Los inmigrantes indocumentados aportan más al Seguro Social de lo que reciben en prestaciones

May 1, 2025 4:30 am CNN Newsource

Por Tami Luhby, CNN La iniciativa del presidente Donald Trump para deportar inmigrantes y bloquear la llegada de nuevos inmigrantes podría socavar las finanzas del Seguro Social en un momento en que el programa ya se encuentra en una situación financiera precaria, según los expertos. Además de la presión del Servicio de Inmigración y Control