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Bulgaria wins its 1st 2026 Eurovision Song Contest : NPR

Bulgaria wins its 1st 2026 Eurovision Song Contest : NPR

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Dara and her song “Bangaranga” skyrocketed Bulgaria to first place at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest Helmut Fohringer/APA/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Helmut Fohringer/APA/AFP via Getty Images Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest — the country’s first-ever win. The achievement surprised many because Bulgaria wasn’t among the favorites to win in 2026. But with its catchy “Welcome to the riot!” refrain and bouncy vibe, performer Dara’s banging anthem “Bangaranga” bested 24 other nations for the glittery global musical crown at the finals on Saturday in Vienna, Austria. Israel came in second, as it did last year. Ten competitors were eliminated from the original group of 35 in the semi-finals earlier this week. In his appraisal of his 10 favorite Eurovision 2026 songs, NPR critic Glen Weldon called “Bangaranga” an “insanely catchy bop” and praised its “deep, profound, abiding grooviness.” “Oh my god!” Dara yelled, as she accepted the Crystal Microphone, the event’s glass trophy, from last year’s winner, JJ of Austria. As with other global cultural events, such as the …

Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner : NPR

Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner : NPR

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Golden Tempo (19) ridden by Jose L. Ortiz wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Roberson/AP LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo — who was at the back of the back early — charged down the stretch to make history for DeVaux in the 1 1/8-mile race, winning at odds of 23-1. Renegade was second, with brother Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, and long shot Ocelli was third. “I don’t even have any words right now,” DeVaux said. “I just cant. Just so, so so happy for Golden Tempo. Jose did a wonderful job, a masterful job of getting him there. He was so far out of it.” DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race after Jena Antonucci with Arcangelo in …

Sabres Beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 to Reach 2nd Round for 1st Time Since 2007

Sabres Beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 to Reach 2nd Round for 1st Time Since 2007

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BOSTON (AP) — Alex Tuch and Mattias Samuelsson scored in the first period, Zach Benson added another early in the third and the Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007. Josh Norris added an empty-netter. Alex Lyon finished with 25 saves. The 4-2 series victory is the latest milestone for Buffalo, which saw the end of its 14-year playoff drought by capturing its first Atlantic Division title. The 2007 season was also the last time the Sabres advanced to the second round. They lost in the conference finals that year. “It’s one step in the right direction. That’s it,” Tuch said. Buffalo will play the winner of the Montreal-Tampa Bay series in the second round. That series will go to seven games after the Lightning’s 1-0 overtime win Friday night in Montreal. “I think Part A is getting to the playoffs. Part B is trying to have success once you get there,” coach Lindy …

Russia to Hold a Victory Day Parade Without Military Equipment for the 1st Time in Nearly 2 Decades

Russia to Hold a Victory Day Parade Without Military Equipment for the 1st Time in Nearly 2 Decades

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Russia’s traditional parade marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II will take place next week without tanks, missiles and other military equipment, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. It will be the first time in nearly two decades — and in Russia’s 4-year-old war in Ukraine — that no military equipment will rumble through Moscow’s Red Square on May 9, the day Russia celebrates its most important secular holiday. The Kremlin has used it to showcase its military might and global clout, and it is a source of patriotic pride. Victory Day parades on Red Square have involved military equipment and various weaponry every year since 2008. Smaller parades are held elsewhere across the country, including in cities like St. Petersburg. The ministry cited the “current operational situation” as a reason for excluding military equipment, as well as cadets, from this year’s parade on the 81st anniversary of the victory. Ukraine has launched drone attacks deep inside Russia to counter Moscow’s more than 4-year-old invasion. While the ministry did not …

UCLA claims its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title : NPR

UCLA claims its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title : NPR

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UCLA players celebrate after defeating South Carolina in the women’s National Championship Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament game on Sunday in Phoenix. Rick Scuteri/AP hide caption toggle caption Rick Scuteri/AP PHOENIX — It’s mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women’s basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season. Jaquez scored 21 points, Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday in the title game. “I knew we were going to do it. Coming to UCLA we all set out for a goal, and I imagined this moment,” Jaquez said. “I imagined it so many times, and I am just so, so proud. … Crying a lot, the confetti, all of the fans being here to support us, my family being here, it just means everything. Celebrating with this group, like … I’m so happy.” The near-record lopsided victory completed the Bruins’ journey through this year’s March …

Aaron Judge’s 2-Run Homer in 1st Inning Leads Yankees Over Marlins 8-2 in Home Opener for 6-1 Start

Aaron Judge’s 2-Run Homer in 1st Inning Leads Yankees Over Marlins 8-2 in Home Opener for 6-1 Start

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NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the first inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons. Trent Grisham reached leading off with the first of 11 walks by Marlins pitchers and Judge drove a slider into the left-field seats against Eury Pérez (0-1). Ben Rice homered and hit a two-run double for the Yankees. Will Warren (1-0) allowed four hits in 5 2/3 innings, including solo homers by Xavier Edwards in the first and Owen Caissie in the fifth. Miami entered the game at 5-1, matching its franchise-best start, and had spent six days atop the NL East — double its total for 2021-25 combined. Miami pitchers had their most walks since April 2023; they had walked just nine in the team’s first six games. Pérez (0-1) allowed four runs, two hits and a career-high six walks in four innings. He forced in runs on consecutive pitches in the second when he walked …

Gore Wins 1st Start, Nimmo and McCutchen Hit 1st Homers for Rangers in Blowout of Phillies

Gore Wins 1st Start, Nimmo and McCutchen Hit 1st Homers for Rangers in Blowout of Phillies

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andrew McCutchen shrugged like Michael Jordan and offered a mock apology to a Phillies fan after he crossed the plate following his first home run with Texas. Brandon Nimmo went deep, too — his first home run since he was traded to the Rangers only further flamed anger in the Phillies fans who voraciously booed the former New York Mets rival from his first at-bat of the three-game series to the last. MacKenzie Gore tormented Philadelphia at his last stop, as well. He struck out 13 Phillies in his first start last season with Washington. Gore kept up his success against the Phillies in his first start with the Rangers, taking a no-hitter into the sixth and then escaping a jam later that inning when he fanned two-time NL MVP Bryce Harper with the bases loaded in an 8-3 win on Sunday. First homers and a fantastic first start from Gore helped the Rangers take two of three from the NL East champion Phillies. Oh, and for those Rangers fans keeping score …

Savannah Guthrie sits for 1st interview on NBC’s ‘Today’ after mother’s abduction

Savannah Guthrie sits for 1st interview on NBC’s ‘Today’ after mother’s abduction

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Savannah Guthrie will appear Thursday on NBC’s “Today” for the first time since the Feb. 1 abduction of her mother. The NBC morning program announced Wednesday that Guthrie sat for an interview with Hoda Kotb that will air over the next two days. A clip of the sitdown shows her describing the personal pain she has gone through while police continute to search for her mother who has been missing for 50 days. The co-host has been off “Today” since Feb. 2, the day after learning her mother Nancy was abducted from her Tucson home. Law enforcement continues to investigate the case but have no suspects or significant leads. Guthrie has been in Tucson with her family during most of her time off. She canceled plans to be a part of NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics in Milan. She has only appeared on TV and social media to deliver messages asking for the public’s help in finding her mother. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Jan. 31, when she spent the evening with family …

Michelle Keegan’s daughter Palma steals the show in 1st birthday outfit – with gifted car

Michelle Keegan’s daughter Palma steals the show in 1st birthday outfit – with gifted car

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Michelle Keegan’s gorgeous little daughter, Palma, turned one over the weekend, and the actress and her former TOWIE star husband, Mark Wright, put on a fabulous birthday party for the tot.  Michelle’s cousin and proud auntie to Palma, Katie Fearnehough, shared some lovely pictures of her niece’s pretty pink event, including ones of the birthday girl. Little Palma just turned one Matching the picture-perfect pastel paradise, Palma was photographed sitting in front of a mountain of gifts all wrapped with lilac paper. The baby wore a knitted pink jumper and matching trousers, and her light hair was brushed to perfection. © @katiefearnehoughxPalma looked pretty in pink on her birthday  In another snap, Katie’s son was seen playing with Palma, who looked to be enjoying her elaborate, luxurious present, an electric toy car, designed in a bubblegum pink. © @katiefearnehoughxPalma looked to be enjoying her new ‘car’ Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan show off impressive mansion Palma’s party Heart Radio presenter Mark and former Coronation Street actress Michelle enlisted the expertise …

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright’s lavish 1st birthday party for baby Palma is seriously extra

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright’s lavish 1st birthday party for baby Palma is seriously extra

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Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan pulled out all the stops this weekend to celebrate their daughter Palma’s very first birthday, transforming their lavish Essex mansion into a picture-perfect pastel paradise. The Heart radio presenter, 39, and the Coronation Street actress, 38, enlisted the expertise of luxury planners Luxe Events And Parties to bring their vision to life for the tot’s milestone day. The proud parents, who welcomed little Palma on 6 March 2025, treated guests to a spectacular afternoon featuring bespoke signature cocktails, live music and plenty of children’s entertainment. You may also like A video shared by Luxe Events And Parties, Stretch Tent Productions UK and Luxury Softplay – as well as on the couple’s home account – gave fans a glimpse of the celebration’s intricate details. For younger guests, the garden was transformed with a spectacular outdoor teepee, a bouncy castle and a luxurious soft-play area – complete with a ball pit personalised with Palma’s name, a sweet nod to the beloved Spanish city of Palma. A beautiful welcome board greeted guests on …