Corporate America Earnings Beat Back Wall Street’s Wall of Worry
First-quarter earnings season is delivering Wall Street better-than-expected results, propelling US equities’ run from one record to the next.
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Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day | Protests
NewsFeed Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday, calling for higher salaries, shorter working hours and better conditions, as the United States-Israeli war on Iran and rising energy costs fuel concerns over the global economy. Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026 Click here to share on…
Alex Zanardi: Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion dies aged 59
Zanardi returned to motorsport after his crash, winning four times for BMW in the World Touring Car Championship from 2005-09. In addition to his handcycling success at the Paralympics, he became a 12-time world champion and won the men’s para-cycling race at the New York marathon in 2011. Bologna-born Zanardi suffered serious head injuries in…
Undead Co-Op Shooters, Gorgeous Hack-And-Slash Action And Other New Indie Games Worth Checking Out
Far Far West is off to a strong start after it hit Steam in early access this week. The co-op shooter from Evil Raptor and publisher Fireshine Games sold more than 250,000 copies in its first 48 hours. It typically costs $20, but there’s a 10 percent launch discount until May 5. As a robot…
‘They don’t belong in our environment’: US vineyards battle spotted lanternflies as invasive insects spread | US news
Around grape harvest time about three years ago, an employee at Zephaniah Farm Vineyard in Leesburg, Virginia, noticed bugs, about 1in long with gray and black wings and a bright red underwing, atop some trees. While the insects were pretty, they were there for the grapevines and not welcome guests at the vineyard, which sits…
Mira Costa to face JSerra in Southern Section girls’ beach volleyball final
It’s time for Mira Costa to try to wipe away the disappointing memory from last season’s Southern Section Division 1 girls’ beach volleyball final, where the Mustangs lost to Redondo Union 3-2. Mira Costa faces JSerra at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Long Beach City College in this season’s championship game. Key returnees for Mira Costa…
Anna Nicole Smith Daughter Dannielynn Birkhead’s Look
Dannielynn Birkhead was not horsing around with her 2026 Kentucky Derby party look. The daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith made quite the statement at the annual Barnstable-Brown Gala on May 1, wearing a drapey black dress alongside a new ‘do. Indeed, the 19-year-old’s wispy pixie cut stole the show, featuring silver roots and…
Flotilla activists return to Istanbul after Israel detains them at sea | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeed Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israeli forces intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea, with organisers saying they were mistreated in detention. Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting 2026: Live updates
Berkshire’s operating earnings jump as cash hoard hits record near $400 billion Berkshire Hathaway posted a solid jump in first-quarter operating earnings, driven largely by a rebound in its insurance business, while amassing a record amount of cash for new CEO Greg Abel’s coffers. Operating profit from its wholly owned units — including insurance and…