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A world like this can’t go on. How many people are at war? There are deaths upon deaths. There’s a lot to do to move forward.

Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba, has killed at least 26 in Haiti and Jamaica. At least 20 people in Haiti died Wednesday when a river overflowed. The storm was expected to hit the Bahamas next.- washingtonpost

Nypost – 7 hostages back in Israel after 737 days in Hamas hell — as peace deal takes hold

Great Melania!

Russia-Ukraine. First lady Melania Trump announces 8 Ukrainian children reunited with families after being taken into Russia

Prada Spring/Summer 2026 Womenswear Fashion Show

Courrèges show brings futuristic minimalism to Paris Fashion Week

Ghislaine Maxwell denies seeing ‘inappropriate’ conduct by Trump. Maxwell was interviewed after pressure on Trump to release information about whether prominent figures were involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.

Russians cheer Putin’s Alaska invitation, envision no concessions on Ukraine. Ukrainian and European officials met with Vice President JD Vance to coordinate a response to Russia’s proposal.

The Tony Awards are Sunday night. George Clooney is making his Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of his 2005 film “Good Night, and Good Luck.” The appeal of seeing Denzel Washington onstage is so strong that some orchestra seats for his production of “Othello” are selling for $921.

We’re wondering if Elon Musk is plannning a political career. It is possible but now, without President Trump, he’s on the wrong side on the street. People chose Trump fot President and that’s a fact.

US and China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with a 90-day pause

Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz. The project would be expensive and difficult.

Tony nominations snubs and surprises: ‘Othello’ misses, Clooney scores. Ensemble-driven plays like “Purpose” and “English” received a slew of nominations, while Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal and Idina Menzel were overlooked.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/theater/tony-nomination-snubs-othello.html

Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, will travel to Paris this week for talks with European allies on U.S. efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. – apnews.com/

Denzel Washington’s ‘Othello’ breaks Broadway box office Record. “Othello,” now playing on Broadway and starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, achieved a weekly gross of more than $2.8 million. Great Denzel Washington!

Makeup & Hairstyling | 97th Oscar Nominee Spotlight Livestream

With White House visit, U.K.’s Starmer to have a go at persuading Trump.
Starmer will be battling not just for Britain’s standing in Trump’s Washington, but Europe’s, as well.

To Get Trump on Board, Kremlin Dangles a Chance to Make Big Money. Russian officials are arguing that American companies stand to make billions of dollars by re-entering Russia. The White House is listening. -.nytimes.com/