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What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war 05/01/2026 06:15am • PARIS (AP) — Activists worldwide gathered for May Day rallies and street protests Friday, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. May 1 is a public holiday in many countries What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as it turns 70 with a Vienna extravaganza 05/01/2026 06:12am • LONDON (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest is turning 70, with a few political clouds hanging over its glitter-drenched party. The annual musical extravaganza that has been likened to a pop music Olympics takes place in Vienna, Austria, May 12-16. It will see singers and bands from 35 countries com HudBay Minerals: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/01/2026 06:11am • TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — HudBay Minerals Inc. (HBM) on Friday reported first-quarter profit of $190.4 million. The Toronto-based company said it had profit of 48 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 40 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectati Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa’s solar energy boom 05/01/2026 06:10am • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Years after a lead acid battery recycling plant shut down in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, residents of Owino Uhuru say they are still suffering from lead poisoning, a growing public health risk as Africa’s clean energy boom drives a surge in battery use. Faith Muthama Estee Lauder: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot 05/01/2026 06:09am • NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) on Friday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $89 million. On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had net income of 24 cents. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs and non-recurring costs, came to 91 Proto Labs: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/01/2026 06:06am • MAPLE PLAIN, Minn. (AP) — MAPLE PLAIN, Minn. (AP) — Proto Labs Inc. (PRLB) on Friday reported profit of $8.1 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Maple Plain, Minnesota-based company said it had net income of 33 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 54 c Knicks roll into Round 2, await 76ers-Celtics winner and wonder if they've found their best groove 05/01/2026 06:00am • There was an NCAA tournament game in 2016 when Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges all were on the winning side of a historic blowout, a 44-point victory that is still the biggest in Final Four history. They went on to win that season's national championship at Villanova. Fast forward a decad Quinn Hughes comes up big in Wild's first playoff series win since 2015 05/01/2026 06:00am • ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Already perhaps the deepest team in Wild history, the mid-December acquisition of Quinn Hughes made Minnesota a realistic Stanley Cup contender. Hughes more than proved his worth early in the postseason by leading Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years. H After 7 seasons without playoffs, Anaheim Ducks surge into 2nd round with a stellar series win 05/01/2026 06:00am • ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — When Joel Quenneville took over the long-suffering Anaheim Ducks nearly a year ago, the veteran head coach cautiously said he hoped to get his new team into contention this season for its first playoff spot since 2018. His young, hungry Ducks made it to the playoffs, all rig 4 US-born players could be in the mix for Mexico’s World Cup roster 05/01/2026 06:00am • MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s World Cup roster could owe more than a little bit to its northern neighbor. The country has already had Mexican-American players on previous World Cup squads, but as many as four who were born and developed in the United States could be suiting up for El Tri in 2026. Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs 05/01/2026 06:00am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years. The postseason switch sure got flipped agai An angry crowd riots outside Australian hospital treating suspect in 5-year-old girl's death 05/01/2026 05:57am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An angry crowd rioted outside an Australian Outback hospital where a man accused of killing a 5-year-old girl was treated for a vigilante beating. The suspect, Jefferson Lewis, allegedly abducted the girl at an Indigenous community near Alice Springs in the central Aust 'I crumbled': Former Md. lobbyist launches podcast aimed at young adults navigating job loss, mental health 05/01/2026 05:13am • Juwan Blocker is what many people would call a go-getter, and at the age of 28, he already has a long resume. Blocker, who grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland, became involved in local politics as a teenager, lobbying the Hyattsville City Council and serving as a student member of the Pri Magna: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/01/2026 05:11am • AURORA, Ontario (AP) — AURORA, Ontario (AP) — Magna International Inc. (MGA) on Friday reported a loss of $12 million in its first quarter. The Aurora, Ontario-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.38 per share. The results Salah injury is minor in 'big relief' for Liverpool farewell and Egypt's World Cup hopes 05/01/2026 05:10am • LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will return from injury in time for a proper farewell, but he won't be ready for Sunday's game at Manchester United. The Egypt forward, who is leaving the club at the end of this season, sustained what appeared to be a hamstring problem in the