Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 05.05.26

Obama: Former President Barack Obama used “Star Wars Day” to showcase his ghastly presidential center with Mark Hamill aka “Luke Skywalker” joining him. Barack Obama Hawks His Hideous Presidential Center on “Star Wars Day” Alongside Mark Hamill
US attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz tests Iran war’s fragile ceasefire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — You’re standing in the middle of an empty highway, staring off into the fading, golden light of Arizona’s high desert. The soundtrack playing in your mind? Depeche Mode. Industrial-leaning synth-pop strains might seem
Cameron Diaz and husband Benji Madden welcome third child

Cameron Diaz, 53, and Benji Madden, 47, have added another member to their growing family. The couple announced the arrival of their third child, a baby boy named Nautas Madden. Sharing the news on Instagram, Madden wrote:
Jeremy Strong, Lizzy Caplan to star in limited series adaptation of ‘The Boys From Brazil’ for Netflix

Netflix is developing a new limited series based on Ira Levin’s 1976 novel The Boys from Brazil, with Jeremy Strong and Lizzy Caplan taking on leading roles in the five-episode historical thriller. Netflix announced the project on
Exclusive-Canada-US oil pipeline close to reaching commitment requirement, sources say

By Arathy Somasekhar and Amanda Stephenson HOUSTON, May 5 (Reuters) – A proposed pipeline for carrying Canadian crude oil to the United States is close to securing the minimum commitments from oil companies that the project needs
Use of Gilead’s HIV prevention shot rises, but US insurance gaps remain

By Deena Beasley May 5 (Reuters) – Use of Gilead Sciences’ Yeztugo, a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV infection, has climbed since its June launch, but U.S. health providers say not all patients are interested in the
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in the Caribbean

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people Monday. The Trump administration’s campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in