Queen Elizabeth II has decreed that only working members of the royal family will join her.
Julia McCue
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U.S. added 428,000 jobs in April, average hourly earnings up 5.5% from a year ago
The economy’s hiring gains have been remarkably consistent in the face of the worst inflation in four decades.
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Dozens more civilians rescued from besieged Mariupol steel plant
The fight for the last Ukrainian stronghold in the city appeared increasingly desperate amid growing speculation that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to present a triumph to the Russian people in time for Monday’s Victory Day celebration.
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New Hampshire fails to add abortion protections to state law
Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have protected access to abortion in state law.
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Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits up slightly
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week but the total number of people collecting jobless aid is at its lowest level in more than 50 years.
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WHO estimates nearly 15 million COVID-associated deaths, over twice the reported number
The U.N. agency’s chief says the number should prompt countries to invest more in their capacities to quell future health emergencies.
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Belarus admits Russia’s war ‘drags on’
Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko defended Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and spoke out against the use of nuclear weapons.
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‘Seemed like goodbye’: Mariupol defenders make their stand
Russian forces also kept up their bombardment of railroad stations and other supply-line targets across the country – part of an effort to disrupt the supply of Western arms, which have been critical to Ukraine’s defense.
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Hundreds of smarties gather in South Portland for round-the-clock board games
Of the 65 games submitted for evaluation, five will be chosen for the ‘Mensa Select’ seal of approval.
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Tennis great Boris Becker sentenced to prison for bankruptcy offenses
The six-time Grand Slam champion denied all the charges, including illicitly transferring large amounts of money.