Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 05.07.26
Ted Turner: Ted Turner, the billionaire media mogul who founded CNN, TNT, and TBS, has died. He was 87. CNN Founder Ted Turner Dead At 87 (Daily Wire) President Donald Trump commented on the passing of the
US jobless claims increase less than expected amid low layoffs
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week amid low layoffs that are helping to anchor the labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater. Once an outlier on
Hundreds of homes damaged in Mississippi storms as multiple tornadoes reported
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado tore through parts of Mississippi, collapsing hundreds of homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines, authorities said Thursday. There were no immediate reports
Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s proposal to put a coat of white paint on the exterior of a 19th-century historic landmark building next to the White House is slated for a hearing Thursday by a key
CNN founder and cable television pioneer Ted Turner dies at age 87
Ted Turner, the bold entrepreneur who reshaped television with the launch of the first 24-hour news network and built a far-reaching media empire, has died at 87. His passing was confirmed by his company, which said he
Amazon to carry Ozempic at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) – Amazon.com said on Thursday its pharmacy will stock Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic pill to treat type 2 diabetes at its kiosks and offer same-day delivery of the drug Novo’s Ozempic
Dwayne Johnson transforms into Maui in the trailer for the live-action ‘Moana’ film
Disney has released the trailer for its live-action reimagining of Moana, offering a glimpse at the studio’s new take on the hit animated story. The film stars newcomer Catherine Laga’aia as Moana, with Dwayne Johnson reprising his
Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting
DETROIT (AP) — For years, Michigan Republicans had circled 2026 as their chance to regain power in the swing state where Democrats hold all statewide offices and both U.S. Senate seats. Now, doubts are creeping in. Surging
Iran reviewing US proposal as Trump pressures Tehran for agreement on deal to end war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said it was reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is