8:10pm: The Boston Globe’s Tim Healey writes that John Soteropoulos, who had been on Cora’s staff as assistant hitting coach, will technically be a lead hitting coach. It’ll nevertheless be mostly a … [+2856 chars]

The Red Sox are still patching together a coaching staff after this week's red wedding.

MLB Trade Rumors

Red Sox Add Interim Coaches To Staff - MLB Trade Rumors

The Wall Street Journal

Meta Is Preparing to Have to Undo Its Manus Acquisition After China Ban - WSJ

After he was drafted by the Rams, quarterback Ty Simpson said he had only a brief meeting with Rams scouts at the Alabama Pro Day workout. On Monday, Simpson amended that answer.
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Simpson previously had said he had only a "brief" meeting with Rams scouts at the Alabama Pro Day.

NBCSports.com

Ty Simpson says he had "secret meeting" with Sean McVay before draft - NBC Sports

A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 551 rocket flew away from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to begin the Leo Atlas 6 mission for Amazon Leo. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spacefl… [+3154 chars]

Spaceflight Now

ULA launches 29 Amazon Leo satellites on Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral - Spaceflight Now

The trip, which comes as the US approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence from Britain, is aimed at celebrating the strong relationship between the two countries.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day state visit.

BBC News

In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit - BBC

A jury was selected on Monday during the first day of trial for Musk v. Altman in a federal court in Oakland, California. Some of the jurors that were ultimately selected voiced concerns over Musk hi… [+3397 chars]

Musk’s lawsuit challenges OpenAI’s evolution under Sam Altman. But during jury selection, several potential jurors voiced negative views of Musk himself.

Wired

Some Musk v. Altman Jurors Don't Like Elon Musk - WIRED

The brother of Hisham Abugharbieh, the suspect in the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students, tells CBS News his family had warned police in the past about Abugharbieh's errati… [+4424 chars]

Ahmad Abugharbieh, the younger brother of the man suspected of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students, told CBS News, "My entire family feels so much shame and guilt."

CBS News

Brother of suspect in deaths of 2 Tampa doctoral students: "We tried to warn police in the past" - CBS News

Megan Thee Stallion is bowing out of Moulin Rouge! early.
The Grammy-winning rapper will perform her final show as Zidler in the Broadway musical this Friday, May 1, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Sh… [+2846 chars]

“Unfortunately, my last performance on ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical' will be May 1,” Megan said of her exit, which was originally scheduled for May 17. “I’ve met so many amazing people in this theater.”

Hollywood Reporter

Megan Thee Stallion Exits ‘Moulin Rouge’ Early on Heels of Breakup With NBA Star Klay Thompson - The Hollywood Reporter

Checkmate! Jamie Ding, from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, returned for his 32nd game of Jeopardy! where he tried to tie James Holzhauer for most consecutive games. But a shocking result left fans gaspin… [+3518 chars]

TVInsider

‘Jeopardy!’: Jamie Ding Reacts After Shocking Result Leaves Fans ‘Gasping’ - TV Insider

South Carolina public health officials on Monday declared an end to the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. since 1991.
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The virus infected nearly 1,000 people in the state before the state declared it over. Meanwhile, cases are spreading across many parts of the U.S., with more than 20 outbreaks currently active.

South Carolina's measles outbreak is over. But more are brewing around the country - NPR

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<ul><li>Qualcomm drew analyst attention after a report linked it to a potential OpenAI device push, with the stock jumping as much as 12% overnight.</li><li>The OpenAI project introduces … [+6691 chars]

QCOM shares reacted to a major development with the AI giant ahead of earnings this week.

TheStreet

Qualcomm stock draws attention after major OpenAI news - thestreet.com

WASHINGTON (AP) The Trump administration announced two more payouts Monday for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development.
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The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development. Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind have agreed to end their offshore wind leases in exchange for reimbursements tot…

Associated Press

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases - AP News

<ul><li>The map showed four blue districts for Democrats and 24 red for Republicans, up from 20 Republicans in Florida's current delegation.</li><li>DeSantis has signaled he has a three-step plan for… [+3590 chars]

The state constitution bans intentionally drawing maps to benefit either party.

Axios

DeSantis unveils gerrymandered Florida map as redistricting war rages - Axios

Long on accomplishments and big on talk, Pavia was a second-team All-American, the SEC Offensive Player of the Year and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner last season for Vandy.
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Just more than four months ago, Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia was a Heisman Trophy finalist. Now, he’s an invitee to Baltimore Ravens rookie camp and drawing interest from the Canadian Football League.

NFL News

Undrafted Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia could become a Baltimore Raven ... or Winnipeg Blue Bomber - NFL.com

Mexicos Ministry of Security said Saturday that one of the U.S. agents had entered Mexico as a visitor, while the other had done so using a diplomatic passport. It further reiterated that it was unaw… [+1287 chars]

“Let us hope this is an exceptional case ... and that a situation like this never happens again,” the Mexican president said.

Politico

Mexico’s Sheinbaum rules out a conflict with US over 2 CIA agents killed in Chihuahua accident - Politico

Last month, we reported that iOS 26.5 beta 1 hinted at new App Store subscription options. Today, Apple has made that official, with developers now able to set up and test monthly subscriptions with … [+1737 chars]

Developers can now set up and test monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment on the App Store, ahead of the public rollout nex month.

9to5Mac

Apple introduces monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment on the App Store - 9to5Mac

Donald and Melania Trump both called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after a joke last week in which the late-night comic described the first lady as having "the glow of an expectant widow."
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The remark about the president's wife was part of a routine on Thursday's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where the host pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. That event two nights later was cut short when a man arme…

Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady - PBS

Michaelcame in higher in both its domestic and global take with $97.2 million in North America and $218.8M worldwide, respectively.
The Lionsgate-produced and -released feature stateside saw a Sunda… [+1903 chars]

Michael came in higher in both its domestic and global take respectively with $97.2M and $218.8M worldwide.

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