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Review: RON DROTOS AND FRIENDS Excellence in Entertainment at Pangea
Manhattan's coziest cabaret room gets a great new tenant... one hopes.
MasterClass is 50% off today. It's worth it just for the entertainment
Until May 10th, MasterClass annual plans start at $60/year. It's great for casual learners who want high-quality, entertaining courses from big names.
Google Is Rebranding the Fitbit App to ‘Google Health’
Google is sunsetting Google Fit by year’s end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.
Google Is Rebranding the Fitbit App to ‘Google Health’
Google is sunsetting Google Fit by year’s end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.
Massive Orlando entertainment district takes major step forward
A massive entertainment complex in downtown Orlando is taking a big step toward reality.
Massive Orlando entertainment district takes major step forward
A massive entertainment complex in downtown Orlando is taking a big step toward reality.
Great Lakes Science Center maritime events planned for May
The downtown Cleveland attraction celebrates the opening of the historic Steamship William G Mather and the debut of TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition with family-friendly activities throughout the month.
Google’s video streaming strategy has backfired
Google stopped making sub-$50 streaming dongles when it discontinued the Chromecast line in 2024. That's becoming a problem.
Kalshi’s Site Sure Looks Like Sports Betting
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with Better Markets’ new Fact Sheet entitled “Everyone Should Go on Kalshi and See for Themselves Whether It Looks Like Sports Betting or Derivatives Trading”: “When Kalshi wanted to allow people to bet on elections through so-called event contracts, we warned
Analysis | The Vatican has always been political
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
Is the FDA Really Suppressing Science? Plus. . .
It’s Thursday, May 7. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Aaron MacLean says Trump is poised to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the Iran war. Joe Klein on the life of CNN founder Ted Turner. Jillian Lederman on why cruise ships are here to stay. And much more. But first: Is the FDA suppressing science? On Tuesday, The New York Times published a story with an alarming takeaway. “FDA Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe,” read the headline. It is the latest in a string of stories that all have the same message: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other agencies, are engaged in a cover-up—and silencing scientists trying to get the word out about the Covid vaccine. What all these stories suggest—some more subtly than others—is that the outsiders now running the public health establishment, officials such as Marty Makary at the FDA and Jay Bhattacharya at the National Institutes of Health, are on a revenge tour. That they are doing harm to the country to get back at the scientists and bureaucrats who ostracized them for deviating from the public-health consensus during the pandemic. It’s a seductive narrative. But is it true? That’s the question we address in our latest editorial. —The Editors Read [ Marty Makary's FDA Has All the Right Enemies ](https://www.thefp.com/p/marty-makary-vaccine-study-fda) [ Trump Blinks First ](https://www.thefp.com/p/iran-peace-deal-pakistan-trump-strait-of-hormuz) Aaron MacLean In return for no detectable concessions, President Trump this week gave up on forcing open the Strait of Hormuz. Now, the Trump administration looks desperate for a deal to end the war with Iran. It’s easy to understand the desire to end the war, but are they blowing the chance at victory? Aaron MacLean makes sense of the administration’s latest moves—and Iran’s response—in his column today. Read full story Aaron MacLean and Niall Ferguson: Live in New York City Join Aaron MacLean and Niall Ferguson on May 19 for a live recording of School of War at the iconic New York Historical. In a conversation as timely as it is wide-ranging, Aaron and Niall will explore the strategic stakes of the moment, including the Middle East, China, and the future of American leadership on the global stage. Get Tickets Now [ Ted Turner, the Optimist Who Built CNN ](https://www.thefp.com/p/ted-turner-cnn-tribute) Joe Klein The man who gave us CNN and the 24-hour news cycle, Ted Turner, died Wednesday at the age of 87. Today, political writer Joe Klein—who almost ghostwrote Turner’s autobiography—remembers his friend, the American media mogul who stood out for his idealism and lack of a filter—something that got Turner in trouble more than once. “His was not a traditional intelligence, but one of horizon: Ted saw things before other people did,” Joe writes. Read full story [ Nothing Can Sink the Cruise Ship ](https://www.thefp.com/p/cruise-ship-hantavirus) Jillian Lederman A viral outbreak on a cruise ship that left three passengers dead has left some people wondering: Are cruise ships on the way out? Not so fast, says Jillian Lederman, who has been on many a cruise herself. Read her piece on why 38 million people a year take a cruise—and aren’t about to stop. Read full story [ The Great Writers Who Were Terrible People ](https://www.thefp.com/p/the-great-writers-who-were-terrible) Shilo Brooks Throughout history, some of the greatest literary geniuses have also been immoral bigots. In the latest episode of Old School, Shilo Brooks is joined by Eli Lake for a conversation about those geniuses, from Voltaire to Norman Mailer and Roald Dahl—and why we should read their work despite their odious prejudices. Listen on MORE FROM THE FREE PRESS [ Inside the Digital Intifada ](https://www.thefp.com/p/digital-intifada-social-media-hamas-terror) Warren Kinsella Read full story [ This Week in American History: Trump’s Over-Arching Problem ](https://www.thefp.com/p/this-week-in-american-history-trumps-over-arching-problem) Jonathan Horn Read full story [ Humanity Is Still Evolving—and Fast ](https://www.thefp.com/p/humanity-is-still-evolvingand-fast) Razib Khan Read full story THE NEWS Thirteen D.C. Metropolitan Police officers have been placed on administrative leave and could face termination after an internal investigation found evidence that crime statistics were manipulated to make the city look safer. The Republican-led House Oversight Committee previously alleged that former D.C. police chief Pamela Smith pressured officers to skew data. Tennessee Republicans unveiled a redrawn U.S. House map yesterday that would split up Memphis’s black-majority Democratic district, the latest move in a nationwide push to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of the midterms. The effort follows a Supreme Court ruling last week on Louisiana’s districts, which Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said gave states the green light to redraw maps along partisan lines. Israel struck Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect last month, saying it targeted a commander of the militant group’s elite Radwan force in the city’s southern suburbs. The strikes risk destabilizing that truce at a delicate moment, as Iran and the U.S. report progress toward a deal to resolve their own standoff. The U.S. Air Force is aiming for a Fourth of July delivery of a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, hoping to add it to the Air Force One fleet in time for the U.S.’s 250th anniversary, Reuters reported. (For more on the controversy surrounding the aircraft, read Jed Rubenfeld’s piece “It’s a Terrible Idea, but Trump Probably Can Accept a Free Jet from Qatar.”) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified privately before Congress that he has no memory of why he and his family dined on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012, according to Reuters. The admission contradicts Lutnick’s earlier claim that he had cut ties with the convicted sex offender well before that visit. Weeks before a former JPMorgan investment banker filed a lawsuit packed with explosive allegations, the bank reportedly offered him $1 million to settle his sexual assault and harassment claims, according to The Wall Street Journal. The suit, filed by Chirayu Rana, alleges he was sexually assaulted by a female colleague, subjected to racial discrimination, and forced into a degrading dynamic at work. JPMorgan says the claims lack merit, and the female colleague’s lawyers call the accusations fabricated. A new report from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research shows that, for the first time in roughly 20 years, church attendance is trending upward, with more people volunteering and clergy expressing renewed optimism. The study’s authors described the findings, based on a survey of more than 7,400 congregations, as showing signs of widespread recovery from low attendance numbers.
Gas prices spike: Medical transport business feels added cost
Prices have risen 10 cents since yesterday and more than 30 cents over the past week. Compared to this time last year, gas prices are up by more than a dollar per gallon.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with these noteworthy new-in-paperback releases
From historical accounts of war heroes to romances of every stripe and sci-fi thrillers, there's something in paperback for every reader this May.
North Hollywood Senior High School Wins 5th Place at National Science Bowl
Washington, D.C. (May 4, 2026) – North Hollywood Senior High School tied for 5th place at the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science National Science Bowl® academic competition in Washington, D.C., delivering a standout performance on the national stage on Monday, May 4, 2026. The team proudly represented Los Angeles and showed their teamwork […]
I Am Begging AI Companies to Stop Naming Features After Human Processes
Anthropic announced “dreaming” for AI agents to sort through “memories” at its developer conference. Can we not?
Performance and artistry an important part of children’s entertainment
EnviroGanza with Jack Golden at the Chocolate Church Arts Center held the attention of 300 students while educating at the same time.
One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate
The observatory helps connect visitors to science and tracking weather.
A South Portland ‘old shoe dog’ is recognized after more than 50 years in the business
Ed Lechner, of Selby Shoes Etc., was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Boston Shoe Travelers Association.
Seattle’s Waterfront Park releases summer events lineup
Waterfront Park, which will serve as one of the fan celebration zones during the World Cup, announced hundreds of free events to come this summer season.
Opinion: Politics has come to work, once an apolitical space
A colleague recently emailed me a picture of a seemingly political gesture that was roiling her office and asked me what I thought. The picture was of a 10-by-3-inch sticker,
American College of Radiology Council approves ‘groundbreaking’ framework for assessing AI
Leaders voted to OK the new Practice Parameter for Imaging Artificial Intelligence during ACR’s annual meeting, being held in Washington, D.C.
Stevens: Politics and vulgarity not a good mix
If you have sensed that our politicians are using more vulgarity in public discourse in the last 10 years, you are right. In the past, politicians have only occasionally used
Geoforce launches GT1c with AT&T Business for rugged asset tracking
Geoforce has launched the GT1c, which enables rugged cellular equipment tracking at scale. According to Geoforce, the GT1c has a more cost-effective,
Atlanta hip-hop icon Ludacris announced as Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame inductee
Princess Ivori said she recognized Ludacris’ potential early, pointing to his drive and consistency even in his earliest days in radio.
The most coveted endorsement in SF politics — and why Pelosi hasn’t given it
The speaker emerita’s nod would have unlocked funding and allies in a heavily contested election.
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
She was a beloved Bollywood singer whose voice resonated across a film-obsessed India for nearly eight decades. Asha Bhosle, who died in April, was recorded on about 12,000 songs, becoming
Select list of nominees for 2026 Tony Awards
The Tony Award nominations have been announced, featuring a strong lineup for 2026. Competing for best musical are “The Lost Boys,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Titanique,” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across
Barney Frank and Rudy Giuliani: Two powerful men with different paths
The two politicians couldn’t be more different, but, like us all, face the same inescapable fate.
Leschi business owners frustrated with Seattle Parks construction project
“We understand construction projects have to happen. But it’s about timing. And the timing is the worst possible time for the businesses in this area.”
Met Gala guests take artistic liberties with dress code
Fashion biggest night is making a statement this year with its dress code, “Fashion is art." Global Editorial Director of Vogue Anna Wintour and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume
Mental Health Maze on Campus
As colleges expand services, a new study from the Ruderman Family Foundation finds students struggling to navigate a growing but fragmented system. How can institutions help?
Classroom flags, CEO ousted and other top Tri-City politics stories
There’s never a shortage of local political news in the Tri-Cities.
IBM unveils its blueprint to help enterprises run AI at the core of their business
The ‘AI Operating Model’ is built on the integration of data, agents, automation and hybrid; IBM says it represents a shift that changes how a business operates.
DC small business week continues with solution expo
Small businesses make up XX in D.C.There are roughly82,666 small businesses in DC, accoding to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy.Be
New bill aims to reduce sports streaming costs for Wisconsin fans
MADISON, Wis. — A new push in Washington, D.C. aims to make it easier and cheaper for fans to watch their favorite Wisconsin teams.
What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement
Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.
Inside Palm Beach County’s newly signed Trump trademark deal for airport renaming
The deal could leave openings for Trump’s businesses and family members to benefit from the taxpayer-funded airport name change.
Mohawk Valley high school sports schedule and scores for May 4-10
Results and highlights for Mohawk Valley high school sports competition during the week of May 4-10, 2026.
The Board Room abruptly closes in Clarendon after eight years of business
A game bar and brewery in Clarendon closed its doors last week after eight years in business, citing high rent and labor costs. The Board Room's last day in business at 925 N. Garfield Street was Thursday, owner Mark Handwerger told ARLnow. A 35-year veteran of the D.C.-area bar space, he said that business never
Heart’s Ann Wilson talks new documentary, touring after chemotherapy
Ann Wilson holds a screening of her new documentary at the Neptune Theatre, where she'll be joined by director Barbara Hall for a live Q&A.
Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård among Cannes Film Festival jurors
Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao and Stellan Skarsgård are among the jurors who will decide the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, organizers announced Monday. Just about a week
Exclusive: Metalenz Has Figured Out a Way to Make Face ID Invisible
Metalenz’s Polar ID face-scanning technology works even when the camera is hidden under the display.
Globe readers pan a return to five days a week in the office
Readers didn’t pull any punches when lambasting last week's column that argued Boston’s economy would get a much-needed boost if more employers required workers to return to the office full time.
Science Has Found Even More Ways Coffee Is Good for You
A new study shows the mechanisms of how coffee modifies the microbiome, reduces inflammation, and influences mood. Even decaf has its perks.
Met Gala 2026: Theme, hosts, how to watch NYC’s biggest fashion night
The 2026 Met Gala is Monday, May 4, with a 'Costume Art' theme and 'fashion is art' dress code. Here's how to watch.
Marc Kassen checks into political thriller ‘PH-1’
Kassen directs, co-writes and stars as a politician whose luxe Suite 1 penthouse becomes an involuntary prison as he sees his life and career in ruins as he becomes a social media target.
Opinion | Stop paying doctors to do everyone else's jobs
Letting nurses, pharmacists, and AI handle routine care could make the system cheaper and more efficient.
Bipartisan Support for Increases to the ‘Indian Health Service’s’ FY27 Budget
Despite democratic fears about the secondary consequences to the agency from cuts to Medicaid, general support remains high. WASHINGTON, D.C. – There was rare bipartisan support to increase funding for the Indian Health Service’s (IHS) proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on Thursday in the House Appropriation Committee’s Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related […]
Barney Frank, in hospice, says he remains hopeful but warns Democrats on ‘litmus test’ politics
Speaking from his home in Ogunquit, Maine, the 86-year-old former congressman told CNN that his own experience gives him reason to believe the political landscape can improve.
Man arrested at Trump's Miami golf club for disorderly conduct, Secret Service says
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
D.C. marks Small Business Week, spotlighting local shops and economic impact
GSU to launch mobile health clinic with help of federal grant
Once operational, GSU Health on Wheels is expected to serve 50 to 100 individuals per clinic event.
After attack, Multnomah Athletic Club will stay closed for at least a week
Staff of the membership-based social and sports club say the MAC will reopen, but they need time to make repairs.
1 person dead after vehicle crashes into a Portland health club, police say
“Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe the driver intentionally entered the building with the intent to deploy explosive devices,” according to police.
Pittsburgh Irish Festival reveals headlining acts for 35th annual event
The 35th annual event at the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark features a slate of international headliners and local performers.
Check in with your representatives in Washington: Supreme Court decision, maternal health bill and more
In Congress, Athens-Clarke County is represented by Democratic Sens. Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock and Republican Rep. Mike Collins. Here is the latest from Washington, D.C.
THE BLOODHOUND Immersive Experience To Be Presented By USC Themed Entertainment
The University of Southern California’s Themed Entertainment program will present “The Bloodhound,” a fully immersive theatrical production. Part of the larger USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Measles spreading undetected in Washington? Health officials are worried
Just because measles has not been reported in most Washington counties, including Yakima, Benton and Franklin Yakima counties, does not mean it is not there.
60 years building Black political power: He sees a wipeout coming
It was a trajectory the son of a poor sharecropper in the Jim Crow South never envisioned was possible.
Pols & Politics: Hundreds more layoffs announced by Massachusetts businesses
Hundreds of more layoffs are being announced by four Massachusetts companies as the Bay State has seen a flurry of outmigration by residents and businesses.
Pols & Politics: Hundreds more layoffs announced by Massachusetts businesses
Hundreds of more layoffs are being announced by four Massachusetts companies as the Bay State has seen a flurry of outmigration by residents and businesses.
Liao: Taiwan belongs at the World Health Assembly
Taiwan is a reliable partner and a force for good in the world, and global health cannot afford to ignore Taiwan. T
Apotex Gets Health Canada Approval for Generic Semaglutide
Apotex receives Health Canada approval for generic semaglutide injection, matching all commercial formats of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic for type 2 diabetes treatmen
Gatorade getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes
Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It’s no longer focusing primarily on athletes. PepsiCo, Gatorade’s parent company, says the brand wants to broaden
Rise & Dine: New innkeepers restore 'historic touches' to Galena home
GALENA, Ill. — The Avery House Bed & Breakfast has served only a handful of guests since opening its doors under new ownership last month, but Shane Wilkinson can already
Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately
Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low-cost airline known for its bright yellow planes and deep discount fares said Saturday it has
Better late than never, Oregon is acting on junk science in the courtroom
SB 1515 helps ensure that Oregonians convicted using the forensic equivalent of haruspicy finally have a remedy.
Georgia resident used phony office for millions in D.C. contracts, lawsuit says
D.C.’s attorney general filed a lawsuit alleging that a Georgia resident has for years fraudulently claimed his company qualifies as a D.C.-based, resident-owned business.
Dear Abby | Political posts could end longtime friendship
Dear Abby: I am a 38-year-old woman with no kids, a loving partner and puppy. I run a business my dad originally built. I'm at a high point in my
Burgerville, Japanese restaurant and more. Top Tri-City business news
Big development plans took shape across the Tri-Cities last month.
Local politicians face threats, cost of security sparks debate
A spate of political violence and a rising number of threats had rattled state and local officials asking what should be done to protect those in public office.
Spirit Airlines goes out of business
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34…
Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost
Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.
NICK STROBEL: Constellations on display this spring
On Friday, the moon was at full moon phase. Since the lunar phase cycle is 29.5 days long, May will have a "blue (full) moon" at the end of the
University of Iowa propels space science forward with opening of spaceflight lab
In order for scientists to know how equipment will fare in space, they must test tools in a variety of manners — vibrations, thermal changes, if materials will warp when
Spirit Airlines closer to a shutdown
A person familiar with the matter said preparations were being made for a Saturday shutdown.
Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately
By AAMER MADHANI WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The…
Weinstein accuser finishes five days of tense testimony
The accuser at Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has finished testifying. She returned to the witness stand Friday, a day after she said was having difficulty focusing. She faced further questioning
Microsoft’s faster, less annoying Windows 11 is coming into focus
Microsoft is starting to roll out its promised changes to make Windows 11 cleaner, calmer, faster, and more productive.
Weinstein accuser continues testifying after saying she was struggling with stress
The accuser at Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has resumed testifying. She returned to the witness stand Friday, a day after she said was having difficulty focusing. She faced further questioning
The Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Will Take More Than Just Science
At WIRED Health, pioneering Alzheimer's researcher John Hardy outlined the stakes—and next steps—of where treatment is headed next.
Corruption, politics, and a former FBI agent: Lorain County ‘s government scandal explained
The Lorain County Sheriff's public corruption unit raided multiple county facilities — and a key investigator's identity suggests this is no political stunt.
Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is addressing the eligibility of films using artificial intelligence for the 2027 Oscars. New rules emphasize human authorship but do not ban
Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor’s Legion Sports Bar shuts down in Bellevue
Legion Sports Bar, an establishment anchored and operated by Seattle Seahawks legends from the “Legion of Boom” era, is officially closing its doors after three years.
Nine Key Moments: Hearing with Health System CEOs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – CEOs representing some of the nation’s largest health systems, including the largest for-profit and tax-exempt hospital systems in...
Windows 11's April update is now breaking third-party backup apps
Windows 11 update KB5083769 is causing software failures with several backup programs. Microsoft hasn't released a fix yet.
Florida state college sports panel eyes agent rules, NIL trusts
University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins said regulations are needed for agents, including making financial arrangements with students transparent.
How hot jobs, drone delivery and actor’s advice are changing business in Miami
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Quiz of the week: how far can new tiny knotted fibre leap into the air?
Have you been keeping up to date with physics news? Try our short quiz to find out
Seattle Public Library sees record number of visitors in 2025
Seattle Public Library's 27 locations had more than 3.4 million in-person visits in 2025, the library said.
North Coast Business Showcase coming to Avon -- Sentinel Watch
North Coast Business Showcase coming to Avon -- Sentinel Watch
Chris Dudley was on Oregon’s political sidelines, but he’s back and wants another shot
Dudley is trailing the other top two contenders, state Sen. Christine Drazan and state Rep. Ed Diehl in recent polling. And Drazan just nabbed an endorsement from the state’s largest newspaper.
Analysis | What Janet Mills’s failure to launch tells us about this political moment
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
Ten years in, Nubian Square's Black Market is struggling
Black Market hoped to help small businesses plant roots in Nubian Square. Now after years of business struggles, they're at risk of losing their place there too.
Dupont Circle business struggle while navigating streetscape construction
A major streetscape project along Connecticut Avenue in D.C. is triggering a growing sense of urgency among small business owners in Dupont Circle, who said the
Angel to business startups and civic causes is 2026 Tri-Citian of the Year
The successful tech entrepreneur is winner of the top community honor.
Good Luck Getting a Mac Mini for the Next ‘Several Months’
Apple CEO Tim Cook told analysts that AI adoption has happened faster than expected.
Crime of the Week: Burglary at business in central SF
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Police are trying to find out who’s responsible for thousands of dollars of damage at a local business. Authorities say someone broke into a busin…
Costs are rising in Miami. See the latest on rent, gas, businesses
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