1. U.S. Sees First GDP Contraction Since Early in Pandemic

‘NOISE, NOT SIGNAL’

GDP shrank by an annual 1.4 percent in first quarter, but economists said a recession might yet be avoided.

U.S. NEWS

2. Moderna Seeks OK to Vaccinate Kids Under 6 Against COVID

FINALLY

Becomes the first coronavirus vaccine maker to petition the FDA for permission to vaccinate kids that young against coronavirus.

U.S. NEWS

3. Your Mother’s Day Gift: A Chic and Unique Watch

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4. First Russian Soldiers Charged in Bucha War Crimes Probe

CONSEQUENCES

Charges against troops from Russia’s 64th Motor Rifle Brigade are just the start, Ukrainian prosecutors say

WORLD

5. Celebrate Dads and Grads With These Personalized Gifts

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6. ‘Rust’ Victim’s Family: Please Take Down Video of Her Death

‘IRREPARABLE DAMAGE’

The family of Halyna Hutchins, accidentally shot dead by the actor Alec Baldwin, are distraught that sheriffs have posted a video showing her “dying on the church floor.”

U.S. NEWS

7. Russia’s Fossil-Fuel Sales Soared Since Ukraine Invasion

BOOM TIME

War has sent global energy prices soaring—and Russia is cashing in.

WORLD

8. Olivia Wilde Served With Legal Papers From Ex While on Stage

VINDICTIVE

“This is for me?” Wilde asked as a mystery person slid a yellow envelope to her on stage in front of more than 4,000 industry insiders.

ENTERTAINMENT

9. WHO Warns of ‘Perfect Storm’ for Measles After Pandemic

PREVENTION

Measles cases are already up by almost 80 percent in 2022 and UN health agency says a diversion of resources during the pandemic could lead to large, lethal outbreaks.

WORLD

10. Family of Victim of Kid in Speeding Lambo Settles for $18.8M

FAST LANE

The family of the 32-year-old Latina woman who died filed a lawsuit against the insurance company for discriminating against her in the original settlement.

U.S. NEWS

11. ‘Cult-Like’ Boston School Should Be Shut Down, Officials Say

‘BLIND DEVOTION’

A disturbing report found that Mission Hill K-8 School allowed sexual abuse, bullying and neglect to go unchecked for years.

U.S. NEWS

12. ESPN Host Who Called Vax Rules ‘Sick’ Sues for ‘Retaliation’

CONSEQUENCES

Sage Steele claims she was bullied by co-workers and taken off prime assignments for her controversial comments on vaccines and Barack Obama.

ENTERTAINMENT

13. Rob Kardashian: Chyna Bashed Me With Pole, Pulled Gun on Me

INSTA VS. REALITY

The reality TV star made the claims during combative testimony in a defamation case brought by his ex.

ENTERTAINMENT

14. Suspect Nabbed After Texas Lawyer Is Killed in Burning Home

COLD CASE

Police believe someone drilled holes in Ira Tobolowsky’s fence to spy on him before setting his home on fire in 2016.

U.S. NEWS

15. Family Says Bully Set Boy on Fire With Flaming Tennis Ball

HORRIBLE

Dominick Krankall is in a Connecticut hospital with third-degree burns.

U.S. NEWS

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