News from May 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
About Politicians call for free GAA matches on TV
The GAA chief said RTÉ is not obliged show every match on its free channel. He pointed to constrained schedules and the rise of the GAA+ pay‑service. RTÉ only h...
About Scheffler tees off at Travelers instead of US Open
Scottie Scheffler will start playing at the 2026 Travelers Championship in Connecticut this week. He withdrew from the US Open and chose this wet ground event i...
About Williams and Eala Secure Spot in Bad Homburg Doubles Quarterfinals
Alex Eala won. Venus Williams performed strongly too. The two mixed teams made it the quarterfinals at Bad Homburg. Both exited early in singles, but they did n...
About Wave of US Class Actions Hits Retail, Finance and Tech
Iowa courts are hearing a class‑action claim that Hy‑Vee failed to pay overtime wages, KCCI reported. A separate lawsuit alleges Capital One denied credit in br...
About Paraguay, Australia Face Must‑Win in Group D report
Paraguay and Australia play Thursday in Group D of the 2026 World Cup. Both sides need a win to stay alive. The Socceroos’ coach called it a must‑win and warned...
About Michael J. Fox Honoured with Canada's Top Order update
Actor Michael J. Fox has been promoted to the highest level of the Order of Canada, the honour was announced on 26 June 2026 alongside one slate of other appoin...
About US Military Strikes Iran Near Hormuz After Gunfire
U.S. jets struck Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, June 26, 2026. The strikes ensued after gunfire from Iranian forces that hit commercial ship...
About Larry David Launches ‘Life, Larry’ in Fresh Sketch Comedy
Larry David's new HBO sketch comedy series, Life, Larry , premiered this week. The show is interestingly to the United States' 250th anniversary and deep materi...
About Severe Quakes Near Caracas Leave 32 Dead, U.S. Steps In
Strong powerful quakes struck north Venezuela on June 24, 2026. Many numerous buildings fell down. At least 32 people perished. Rescue crews dug through the rub...
About Fortnite servers still down, no fix in sight
Fortnite servers stayed offline on Thursday, 25 June 2026. Players could not log in. Error screens blocked access. Epic Games remains silent. No return time is...
About Warner Bros. Announces 'Absolute Batman' Animated Show
DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation revealed an cartoon series called "Absolute Batman". The show will draw upon a epic Batman comic. It is one of three proje...