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In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, firefighters work to out the fire after an explosion at a fireworks plant in Guandu Town of Liuyang, central China's Hunan Province, in the early hours of May 5, 2026. Chen Sihan/AP/Xinhua hide caption toggle caption Chen Sihan/AP/Xinhua BEIJING — An explosion at a fireworks plant in

The MV Hondius cruise ship is anchored at a port in Praia, Cape Verde, Monday, May 4, 2026. Arilson Almeida/AP hide caption toggle caption Arilson Almeida/AP CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Head of the Republic of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, May 4, 2026. Mikhail Metzel/Pool Sputnik Kremlin hide caption toggle caption Mikhail Metzel/Pool Sputnik Kremlin Russia's Defense Ministry declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the

When the University of Wyoming's 25,000-seat football stadium is exceeds the population of all but four cities in the state. Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images At the anti-abortion March for Life rally in D.C. last year, Vice President J.D. Vance had a clear message. "So let me say very simply

Beyoncé arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images On Monday night, extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their grand ascent up the Met Gala's staircase, marking the

General view of Arrowhead Stadium, in Kansas City, Missouri, which will be hosting some of the World Cup matches this summer. Jamie Squire/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Jamie Squire/Getty Images North America With only six weeks to go before the start of the World Cup, hotels at most of the cities hosting

Confetti is sprayed as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, waves to supporters upon his arrival at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters to celebrate victory in the recently held state assembly elections in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 4, 2026. Manish Swarup/AP hide caption toggle caption Manish Swarup/AP NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister

Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit NewsFeed Taiwanese President Lai Ching-Te says Taipei has a ‘right to engage with the world’ after a contested visit to its only African ally, Eswatini. Taiwan accuses China of trying to block the trip. Published On 5 May 2026

Setting low-grade fires, known as prescribed burns, can help clear out overgrown brush and dead material that fuels more extreme wildfires. In 2025, controlled burning fell by almost half under the Trump administration. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images With wildfires already burning and drought persisting across much of the U.S.

When it comes to aging, many people focus on retirement savings. But what about community, caregiving, and purpose when navigating a long life? Mar Hernández for NPR hide caption toggle caption Mar Hernández for NPR If you're planning for the future, you've likely been advised to track your retirement savings. But Joe Coughlin, director of