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After record losses last year, beekeepers report a warm winter has led to bees ‘waking up earlier’ this yearAfter a series of record-breaking US heatwaves, the 2026 bee swarm season in North America has started 17 days earlier than last year, pushing beekeepers to adapt to a rapidly shifting season while raising new questions about how honeybees are responding to the climate crisis.According to a new report published by Swarmed, a tracking network of more than 10,000 beekeepers, focused on safe and ethical honeybee relocation, this year’s unusually early swarm season follows several years of record colony declines worldwide. Continue reading...

• University at Buffalo women's basketball announced the signing of Holy Cross transfer Asia Wilson, a Rochester, NY native with three remaining years of eligibility. • Wilson appeared in 27 games for Holy Cross in 2025-26, helping the Crusaders achieve 23 wins, a Patriot League Championship, and an NCAA Tournament berth. • The addition of Wilson strengthens Buffalo's roster as the program looks to build on recent success and compete at a higher level.

• Las Vegas Aces top preseason power rankings as defending champions, with Indiana Fever hosting Dallas Wings featuring past four No. 1 picks: Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd. • Aces chase franchise record of 35 wins, tied for league history most at 34 by 2023 Aces and 2025 Lynx. • Angel Reese joins Atlanta Dream as top rebounder (13.1 RPG in 2024), replacing Brittney Griner amid league's rebounding leaders.

• Eternal and The India Cements among 10 stocks achieving over 100% year-on-year profit growth in Q4 FY26, fueling earnings boom narrative. • Strong results driven by cost efficiencies, demand recovery in key sectors like infrastructure and consumer goods. • These outperformers boosted investor confidence amid broader market rebound, with focus shifting to sustainable growth post-correction.

• Netflix kicks off the week on May 4 with Lord of the Flies, followed by Priyanka Chopra's Citadel Season 2 on Prime Video starting May 6, and more on JioHotstar by May 9. • The slate features sequels like Citadel Season 2 with Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, alongside new pilots and drama series across Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar. • Highlights include Worst Ex and Thank You Next Season 3, offering action, drama, and high-stakes spy thrillers for global audiences.

• Coach Bruzon announced his departure from East Bengal at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season on May 2, 2026. • The move comes amid team transitions in Indian football leagues. • His exit impacts club strategy heading into offseason preparations.

As major parties once again spruik budget night events at thousands of dollars a ticket, some MPs say they resent the ritzy social galasGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThey’re dismissed as boring, little more than a “selfie” opportunity for economy nerds – or even labelled a threat to democracy.But as budget week approaches, the major parties are once again spruiking fundraising dinners and drinks for their most loyal followers – and slugging them for thousands of dollars. Continue reading...