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Breaking Stories (US)

• Poisonous black rain falls in Russia as Ukraine strikes oil facilities

  Residents of Tuapse, on the Black Sea, complained of an inadequate government response and coverup of what they say is a huge environmental and health disaster.

  The Washington Post
• Live updates: Iran war, Iran warns American forces in Strait of Hormuz will be attacked if US guides ships

  An Iranian official warned American forces will be attacked if they try to approach or enter the oil chokepoint, after President Donald Trump said the US military will begin guiding stranded ships through the strait today. Follow for live updates.

  CNN
• Gemini's new UI is out now, but Android users are left waiting

  Google Gemini is getting a fresh new look, with a redesigned interface appearing on iOS. Here's a sneak peek at what it looks like.

  Android Authority
• Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 restaurant deals & freebies

  During Teacher Appreciation Week 2026, multiple restaurants are offering freebies & discounts starting May 4th!

  WRAL
• Why did Spirit Airlines shut down? Poor management.

  There were several moments over the past decade foretelling the demise of Spirit, the low-cost, cramped-seat, pay-for-everything-but-oxygen airline you loved to hate.

  The Boston Globe
• The TV show is gripping, heartbreaking, and unexpected.

  Jack Thorne’s adaptation of Lord of the Flies fleshes out William Golding’s 1954 story.

  slate.com
• Iowa woman dies after routine hernia surgery as family claims doctors ignored red flags

  Laura Belt, 46, of Iowa, died after routine hernia surgery as her family alleges doctors ignored severe infection warning signs, leading to sepsis, complications and a malpractice lawsuit.

  New York Post
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 to bring crease-free display and new hinge

  Don't expect any other major changes, though. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip (and Z Fold) series is preparing to enter its eighth generation later this year, and...

  GSMArena.com
• A ‘Lord of the Flies’ for the ‘Adolescence’ Era

  A new TV series based on the William Golding classic, written by Jack Thorne, explores how boys are susceptible to the influence of others.

  The New York Times
• What Doctors Want You to Know About Cannabis and Health

  The government recently loosened medical marijuana rules. Experts separate fact from fiction about the drug’s safety and benefits.

  The New York Times