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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Puma has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, so the 152nd edition of the race will be run Saturday with 19 horses instead of the maximum 20. Churchill Downs officials announced The Puma was out because of a swollen leg from a skin infection. He was ruled out less than 12 hours before the 6:57 p.m. EDT post time, past the deadline for Corona de Oro to draw into the field off the also-eligible list. The horse trained by Gustavo Delgado Sr. and son Gustavo Delgado Jr. opened at odds of 10-1 and was bet down…

Lakers advanceFrom Broderick Turner: LeBron James knew what was at stake in this first-round playoff series and that it was on his shoulders to meet the moment and have his teammates follow his lead.James simply elevated his play like he has so many times over his illustrious 23-year NBA career, playing with a purpose and willing the Lakers to a 98-78 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night at Toyota Center.His 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds is why the Lakers won the best-of-seven series, 4-2, over the Rockets and why L.A. will meet the defending NBA champion…

This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribers can sign up to our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to get the newsletter delivered every weekday morning. Explore all of our newsletters hereThis week marked a significant moment in the history of the Federal Reserve as outgoing chair Jay Powell led what is likely to be his final meeting of the central bank’s rate-setting committee. Donald Trump’s pick to succeed Powell is expected to start on May 15 and chair his first meeting on June 16-17. Ahead of this historic change at the top of the Fed I…

SaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAALondon: When dealing with Donald Trump, speaking your mind can come at a cost. So German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is being blasted by the US president after revealing his thoughts about the war with Iran.Merz, a conservative who usually avoids clashing with Trump, declared on Monday that America was being “humiliated” by Iran and had no clear way out of the conflict.Friedrich Merz drives an armoured fighting vehicle during a visit to the Bundeswehr base in Munster on Thursday.APTrump, clearly furious on social media,…

For many months, conservative lawmakers and political operatives have been targeting the scientists and lawyers behind the Climate Judiciary Project, a program meant to educate the courts about climate science, alleging that their effort constitutes a conspiracy to influence federal judges and persuade them to rule against the oil industry. Now, just as congressional investigators are escalating a formal inquiry into the project, a separate program closely aligned with the fossil fuel industry and free-market conservatives is hosting a symposium for 150 judges in Nashville, Tennessee. The program, run by the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, also…

Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday morning that it was ceasing operations after the budget carrier failed to secure a $500 million federal bailout. Spirit Aviation Holdings, the airline’s parent company, said in a news release that it «regretfully announced» that it had «started an orderly wind-down of operations, effective immediately.»»All Spirit flights have been cancelled, and Spirit Guests should not go to the airport,» the airline said, adding that it would automatically process refunds for any flight that was purchased through the airline with a credit or debit card. The airline has set up a website to answer questions regarding the shutdown…

Grind and glow! BURN founder Maria Chase is redefining the workout experience by merging high-intensity training with skincare-focused technology in a 45-minute session that leaves you sweaty and radiant.Her infrared-heated classes, enhanced with LED/NIR light therapy, have become a go-to for celebs like Sofia Richie, Kate Hudson, and Adriana Lima, all seeking that post-workout glow in more ways than one.»As biohacking, technology, and recovery awareness have come to the forefront, it became clear to me that combining them into one experience would be both efficient and effective,» Chase tells ET.Sofia Richie/Instagram»I think of it as biostacking, or blending a workout…

May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) (center) points to a teammate after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the first period of game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images The visiting Buffalo Sabres scored two first-period goals and never trailed en route to a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Friday, clinching their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Game 6. Alex Tuch and Mattias Samuelsson built a 2-0 lead in the opening frame before Zach Benson and Josh…

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Friday ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, days after the German chancellor criticized U.S. strategy in the war in Iran. The move follows Wednesday’s announcement from President Trump on Truth Social that the White House would be “studying and reviewing” a possible reduction in U.S. troop strength “over the next short period of time.” “This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground,” chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement to The…

From illegal war on Iran to an inhumane fuel blockade of Cuba, from AI weapons to crypto corruption, this is a time of staggering chaos, cruelty, and violence.  Unlike other publications that parrot the views of authoritarians, billionaires, and corporations, The Nation publishes stories that hold the powerful to account and center the communities too often denied a voice in the national media—stories like the one you’ve just read. Each day, our journalism cuts through lies and distortions, contextualizes the developments reshaping politics around the globe, and advances progressive ideas that oxygenate our movements and instigate change in the halls…