Iran launches boats, missiles and drones at US warships in Hormuz confrontation

The USS Truxtun and USS Mason transited the Strait of Hormuz under a sustained Iranian barrage of small boats, missiles and drones, entering the Persian Gulf without either vessel being struck, per US defense officials. Summary: Two US Navy destroyers, the USS Truxtun and USS Mason, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the […]
JPMorgan Chase Exec’s Alleged X-Rated Rainy Day Remark in Refiled Lawsuit

JPMorgan Chase Exec I Like Getting Wet … On Rainy Days!!! New X-Rated Wordplay Claim Published May 4, 2026 5:30 PM PDT A rainy-day excuse from JPMorgan Chase exec Lorna Hajdini turned into something way more loaded — at least according to new details in the bombshell lawsuit filed by a former employee. According to […]
S&P 500 target of 7,600 reaffirmed as Goldman warns on inflation and rate cut constraints

Goldman Sachs strategist Tony Pasquariello says the US equity bull market primary trend remains higher but flags energy prices as a clear danger and warns risk-reward has deteriorated after a historic Nasdaq rally. Summary: Goldman Sachs strategist Tony Pasquariello told clients on Monday that the primary trend in US equities remains higher, supported by five […]
Carl Edwards Jr. Elects Free Agency

Veteran righty Carl Edwards Jr. elected free agency after clearing outright waivers, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He’d been designated for assignment by the Mets on Thursday. Edwards had a brief stint on the active roster, pitching twice over six days. He showed well in that limited look, striking out 11 across six innings of […]
Met Gala Red Carpet Protest Attempt Foiled, On Video

Met Gala 2026 Protestor Tackled in Seconds by Security, NYPD Published May 4, 2026 5:06 PM PDT A tense moment unfolded just outside fashion’s biggest night when an unidentified person made a run for the Met Gala red carpet … but their red carpet debut was stopped instantly. Video circulating online shows the individual darting […]
Trump tariff refunds to begin May 12 as CBP processes $166bn in claims

US Customs and Border Protection says the first electronic refunds from tariffs ruled illegal by the Supreme Court will begin as early as May 12, with up to $166bn in collected duties subject to repayment. Summary: US Customs and Border Protection said on Monday that the first electronic refunds from tariffs ruled illegal by the […]