Iowa political landscape intensifies ahead of midterm contests

 

Des Moines, Iowa: Democrats are intensifying efforts to contest state races as Republicans mount a defensive push, with Sen. J.D. Vance visiting Tuesday to support Rep. Zach Nunn's re-election bid and party officials preparing for competitive midterms. This week Iowa Democrats said they plan to deploy 60 field organizers by...

Three Companies Report Mixed Results in Quarterly Earnings

 

Chicago. CNA Financial reported a $211 million profit with net income of $0.78 per share and $0.83 on an adjusted basis, plus $3.68 billion in revenue, in a quarterly report released Monday. The Associated Press noted the summary was generated using Zacks Investment Research data and Automated Insights distribution to...

Garrard County search ends with tragic discovery

 

Garrard County, Kentucky — Authorities reported Ernest "Bud" Flynn, 83, was last seen Sunday, May 3, around 4 p.m. at 25 Kelley Ridge Road operating an orange Kubota tractor hauling hay; the Garrard County Sheriff's Office and local emergency management launched a search that day with assistance from Kentucky State...

Aura, Cabaletta Complete Major Public Offerings This Week

 

Boston — Aura Biosciences announced on May 4 that it priced an underwritten public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants, offering 39,591,000 shares and up to 3,800,000 pre-funded warrants at $6.00 and $5.99999 respectively; the company granted underwriters a 30-day option for additional shares. Boston and Philadelphia reports this week...

U.S. Gas Prices Spike Amid Middle East Tension

 

United States: Retail gasoline prices rose across multiple states this week, with AAA and GasBuddy reporting sharp increases on Monday and over the prior week. Florida's average climbed about 40 cents to $4.34 per gallon, Michigan and Peoria reported larger weekly jumps, and national averages reached roughly $4.45 per gallon. The...

Cold Front to Bring Storms After Sunny Weekstart

 

Atlanta and other U.S. regions experienced mostly sunny, warm conditions Monday and Tuesday as high pressure dominated; forecasters reported that a cold front approaching from the northwest will bring increasing shower and thunderstorm chances beginning Wednesday and continuing into Thursday across parts of Georgia, the Carolinas, Kentucky, and Maine. Local forecasts...

Officials publish polling details ahead of May 5 primary

 

Cleveland: Ohio officials are advising voters ahead of the May 5, 2026 primary, publishing polling locations, sample ballots and identification requirements for in-person voting. Polls in Ohio will open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m., with voters allowed to cast ballots if they are in line before closing. Muncie:...

Warm spell yields to cold front, rain and cooler temperatures

 

Indianapolis: Meteorologists forecast warm, stormy conditions across Central Indiana on Monday, May 4, 2026, followed by a cold front bringing widespread rain and cooler temperatures on Tuesday. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms were expected, with highs in the low to mid 70s during the afternoon and evening hours before temperatures...

Law Firm Seeks Lead Plaintiffs in Four Lawsuits

 

Los Angeles — The Schall Law Firm on May 4, 2026 issued investor notices announcing class action matters against Oddity Tech Ltd., monday.com Ltd., Gartner, Inc., and Alight, Inc., alleging violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) and Rule 10b-5. The notices specify class periods for each company and invite shareholders who...

Edwards' return lifts Timberwolves past Spurs in opener

 

San Antonio — The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night after Anthony Edwards made an unexpected return from a left knee injury and scored 18 points. Victor Wembanyama recorded 11 points, 15 rebounds and an NBA postseason...