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Sunday, May 3, 2026
Police Heroes Pull Mother from Raging Flood in San Bernardino
Three California police officers braved chest-high floodwaters to rescue a mother trapped in her vehicle, saving her and her three children from a flash flood. Dashcam video captured the heart-pounding moments as rushing waters threatened to sweep the family away. The dramatic save underscores the growing dangers of extreme weather across the West.
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76ers Stun Celtics with Historic 3-1 Comeback in Game 7 Thriller
In a collapse for the ages, the Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 series lead and fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of the NBA playoffs' second round. Joel Embiid powered Philly to an NBA-record comeback, snapping Boston's perfect 32-0 mark when up 3-1. The shocking upset ends the Celtics' title hopes early.
May 3
Booker Torches Grizzlies for 36 as Suns Cruise to 131-105 Rout
May 3
Dinsick's Derby Pick 5: Crude Velocity to Chief Walleye Eyes $10K Payout
May 3
Lady Vols Reload, Rally for 2026 Title Charge
May 3
Pochettino's World Cup Gamble: USMNT Faces Uncertainty Without Expected Veterans
May 3
Local Business
Read Section →Pre-Tariff Import Frenzy Balloons U.S. Trade Deficit to Record $162B
Companies raced to stockpile goods ahead of President Trump's new tariffs, propelling the U.S. goods-trade deficit to a historic $162 billion in March 2025. Imports surged 5% to $342.7 billion, potentially dooming first-quarter GDP to contraction. As the 2026 Trade Policy Agenda ramps up protectionism, businesses brace for higher costs and shifting global chains.
May 3
Fed Cuts Rates as Economy Cools, Signals More Ahead
May 3
State News
Read Section →PortMiami's $345M Expansion Supercharges Florida Trade Hub
PortMiami is transforming into a global powerhouse with multimillion-dollar cruise and cargo upgrades set to double traffic by 2035. From Royal Caribbean's new mega-terminal to cutting-edge AI cargo tech, the port promises jobs and economic boom for South Florida. Officials hail it as a game-changer for Florida's trade dominance.
May 3
Orlando Home Prices Dip Amid Surge in Inventory, Defying Earlier Surge Hype
May 3
Florida Spring Break Draws Record Crowds, Fuels Tourism Boom
May 3
Lightning on Brink vs. Canadiens in Tense Tampa Playoff Thriller
May 3
Gators Capture SEC Baseball Crown in Hoover
May 3
National
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Federal Aid Flows to Florida as Hurricane Recovery Intensifies
The federal government has mobilized nearly $147 million in emergency funding for Florida's hurricane recovery efforts, reimbursing state and local governments for debris removal, infrastructure repairs, and restoration projects. The aid represents part of a broader federal commitment to help Florida rebuild following a series of devastating storms.
May 3
Tick-Borne Illness Surges Across Midwest as CDC Races to Contain Outbreak
May 3
Texas ICE Operations Intensify as Human Rights Groups Sound Alarm
May 3
NASA's Fusion Breakthrough Sparks Clean Energy Hopes
May 3
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