Minnesota Wild eliminate Dallas Stars, win Game 6, 5-2
sportsMinnesota Wild eliminate Dallas Stars, win Game 6, 5-2
Wild beat the Stars 5-2 in St. Paul to take the series 4-2; Matt Boldy added late empty-net goals to seal it.
Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate Denver Nuggets from NBA Playoffs
sportsMinnesota Timberwolves eliminate Denver Nuggets from NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves closed out the series and knocked the Nuggets out, ending Denver’s season in the first round.
May Day, Beltane and International Workers' Day observances
cultureMay Day, Beltane and International Workers' Day observances
Communities mark May 1 with Beltane rites, Magdalen College dawn singing and International Workers' Day events.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
cultureAsian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May observance honoring AANHPI cultures and contributions, with local events, resources and community book lists.
Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down as rescue deal collapses
financeSpirit Airlines prepares to shut down as rescue deal collapses
After a $500M bailout faltered and bondholders balked, Spirit is moving to liquidate aircraft and wind down operations.
Scott Jennings erupts at Adam Mockler on CNN
politicsScott Jennings erupts at Adam Mockler on CNN
On Abby Phillip's show, Jennings snapped at commentator Adam Mockler and told him to stop gesturing in his face during a heated exchange.
Millions drop ACA coverage after Congress lets Obamacare subsidies expire
newsMillions drop ACA coverage after Congress lets Obamacare subsidies expire
NYT reports premiums soaring, insurers leaving marketplaces and enrollment could fall by as much as 26 percent.
Democrats Blame Chuck Schumer for Failed Senate Recruitment
politicsDemocrats Blame Chuck Schumer for Failed Senate Recruitment
Democratic insiders say Schumer's meddling in a Maine Senate recruitment helped trigger a primary shock and caucus backlash.
Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets
sportsNikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets
After Denver’s playoff exit to Minnesota, Jokic says he intends to remain with the Nuggets in the offseason.
Cuban immigrant Denny Adán González dies in Georgia ICE detention
newsCuban immigrant Denny Adán González dies in Georgia ICE detention
Denny Adán González, 33, died at the Stewart detention centre; ICE says death is being investigated as a suicide, the 18th custody death this year.
Andy Burnham plots return to Westminster 'within weeks', allies say
politicsAndy Burnham plots return to Westminster 'within weeks', allies say
Greater Manchester mayor has a plan to run for a Commons seat soon, reportedly lining up MPs to step aside.
Sen. Rick Scott says high gas prices are 'worth it' as shortages reported
politicsSen. Rick Scott says high gas prices are 'worth it' as shortages reported
Florida Sen. Rick Scott defended higher gas prices during reported fuel shortages, provoking heavy criticism online.
Jury convicts ex-Florida Rep. David Rivera of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
newsJury convicts ex-Florida Rep. David Rivera of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
A federal jury found David Rivera guilty of conspiracy and other crimes over $50M consulting work for Venezuela.
The Wicker Man sees May Day watch parties and Fright Club streams
moviesThe Wicker Man sees May Day watch parties and Fright Club streams
Fans are rewatching the 1973 The Wicker Man for May Day, debating cuts, soundtrack and the film's folk‑horror legacy.
New Resident Evil trailer divides fans over faithfulness
moviesNew Resident Evil trailer divides fans over faithfulness
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil teaser earned praise for scares but criticism from some fans unhappy with changes to game elements.
Bandcamp Friday, artists push releases and special sales
musicBandcamp Friday, artists push releases and special sales
May 1 Bandcamp Friday, musicians promote new albums, freebies and direct-sales where proceeds favour creators.
Kemi Badenoch criticised for using Bloody Sunday footage
politicsKemi Badenoch criticised for using Bloody Sunday footage
She posted a Conservative Party video praising the British Army that included soldiers' Bloody Sunday footage; MPs and victims' families condemned it.
FFXIV Fan Fest 2026 goody bag back in stock on Square Enix store
gamingFFXIV Fan Fest 2026 goody bag back in stock on Square Enix store
Limited quantities of the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2026 goody bag and merch returned to the Square Enix online store.
Large bets placed on oil and defence before Trump’s Iran announcement, reports say
politicsLarge bets placed on oil and defence before Trump’s Iran announcement, reports say
Trading activity flagged, roughly $500M in war-related bets on oil and defence were placed hours before Trump's public post.
Miami Grand Prix practice, Verstappen fastest as Mercedes reports power issues
sportsMiami Grand Prix practice, Verstappen fastest as Mercedes reports power issues
Verstappen topped FP1 in Miami while Mercedes suffered power-unit troubles during the session.
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Jury convicts ex-Florida Rep. David Rivera of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
A federal jury on Friday convicted former Florida Republican congressman David Rivera of conspiracy and five other crimes for secretly lobbying U.S. officials on behalf of Venezuela. Prosecutors showed Rivera's Miami consulting firm accepted a $50 million contract from Venezuela's state-run oil company in 2017 to influence members of Congress and the White House, and jurors found him guilty of failing to register as a foreign agent and of money laundering. Rivera faces up to 10 years in prison on at least one count, with sentencing to be scheduled by the court. The conviction underscores risks of undisclosed foreign influence in Washington and could prompt tighter enforcement of lobbying transparency rules for former officials.
