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MOSCOW, May 2 – Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Saturday that its troops had taken control of the village of Myropillia in Ukraine’s Sumy region, but Ukraine’s military denied the village had changed hands. A ministry report on Telegram said motorized units, aided by drones, “drove Ukrainian nationalists out of the village. Enemy reserves were destroyed in advance by our artillery.” It posted video of what it described as aerial […]

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira will give a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night in an event that Rio officials say will draw approximately 2 million people to one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts. The performance follows similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year, also attended by huge crowds that danced on the sprawling sands. It […]

By Suzanne McGee and Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK/OMAHA, Nebraska, May 2 (Reuters) – Berkshire Hathaway reported improved first-quarter performance from the conglomerate’s insurance businesses, but CEO Greg Abel told investors the sector faces competitive headwinds. “The reality is that … as our insurance business softens, we cannot realize the value we should for the related risk,” Abel told shareholders attending Berkshire’s annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on Saturday.  The boost […]

By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Nebraska, May 2 (Reuters) – Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to publish a report discussing how the conglomerate oversees its more than 387,000 employees at nearly 200 businesses. Shareholders also approved proposals backed by Berkshire’s board of directors that they grant non-binding approval of how Berkshire pays top executives, and every three years have an advisory vote on such compensation, known as […]

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning when he was hit on the left foot by a pitch from Connor Prielipp. Springer went down in pain after he was hit by an 88.2 mph slider and was replaced by pinch runner Jesus Sanchez. Springer, who led off the game with a line drive out to center field, had just […]

The Boston Celtics might have to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a do-or-die Game 7 without star Jayson Tatum, who was listed as questionable for Saturday night’s game with left knee stiffness. Tatum did not play in the last 15 minutes of Thursday’s Game 6 — a 106-93 loss to the Sixers in Eastern Conference first-round play — and was riding an exercise bike in the hall during the fourth […]

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) – Inflation data last week was “bad news” for the U.S. Federal Reserve and means the Fed needs to be cautious about rate cuts until inflation begins to recede, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said on Saturday. “We have got to get some assurance that we are going back to the 2% inflation target,” Goolsbee said on Fox News’ “The Journal Editorial Report,” […]

After recent expansion and success in the College Football Playoffs following the 2024 season, the Big Ten Conference announced a record $1.37 billion distribution to its 18 league members for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The Big Ten became the second conference to reach the $1 billion plateau. The Southeastern Conference announced that it had divided up $1 billion to its 16 member institutions in February. That figure represented an increase […]

The Tampa Rays activated left-handed reliever Garrett Cleavinger from the injured list Saturday, while right-hander Yoendrys Gomez was designated for assignment, the Tampa Bay Times reported. Cleavinger, 32, has not pitched since March 30 because of right calf tightness. He was 1-1 with a 7.71 ERA in three relief outings this season and pitched a scoreless inning for Team USA in this spring’s World Baseball Classic. Over seven major league […]