YebboMedia: Here are the top global, headlines for Friday, May 2, 2025 Powered by Yebbo

Here are the top global, sports, entertainment, business, and finance news headlines for Friday, May 2, 2025:

WHO Warns of Starvation in Gaza: The World Health Organization reports escalating humanitarian crises in Gaza, with Israeli airstrikes causing significant casualties and a total blockade leading to severe food shortages.
King Charles III to Open Canadian Parliament: In a rare move, King Charles III is set to deliver the Speech from the Throne in Canada on May 27, marking his first such appearance since ascending the throne.
ASEAN Nations Convene in Singapore: Leaders from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are meeting to discuss regional cooperation and economic development. BERNAMA
U.S. Job Market Shows Strength: A stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report boosts investor confidence, leading to gains in Asian markets and a positive outlook on Wall Street. US News

Shohei Ohtani Achieves Historic Milestone: Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani becomes the second MLB player to record 500 strikeouts and 100 home runs, solidifying his status as a two-way sensation.
NBA Playoffs Update: The New York Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals after a thrilling win against the Detroit Pistons.
IPL 2025 Highlights: Gujarat Titans post a formidable 224/6 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Shubman Gill leading the charge.
Fortnite Servers Undergo Maintenance: Epic Games schedules downtime for Fortnite servers starting at 2 AM EDT for routine maintenance, affecting players worldwide.

Russell Brand Faces Legal Charges: Comedian and actor Russell Brand appears in London court facing multiple charges of rape and sexual assault dating back to 1999.
Sonam Kapoor Denies Botox Rumors: Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor addresses and denies rumors about undergoing Botox treatments, emphasizing natural beauty.
Deepika Padukone and Prabhas Reunite: Actors Deepika Padukone and Prabhas are set to collaborate again in director Sandeep Vanga Reddy's upcoming film "Spirit."
New OTT Releases This Week: A range of new movies and series debut on streaming platforms, including psychological dramas and crime thrillers.
Josh Groban Releases 'Gems' Album: Singer Josh Groban discusses his new greatest hits album "Gems," featuring a collection of his most beloved songs.

Microsoft Reports 13% Revenue Increase: Microsoft announces a 13% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by strong performance in cloud computing and AI services.
Eli Lilly Shares Plummet: Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly's shares drop by 11.7% after reporting lower-than-expected Q1 earnings per share of $3.34.
Cryptocurrency Market Update: Bitcoin's price rises above $96,000, with the global crypto market cap reaching $3.02 trillion. Immutable emerges as the top gainer.
High-Yield Savings Accounts Offer Up to 5% APY: Some high-yield savings accounts are offering interest rates as high as 5% APY, providing attractive options for savers. Fortune
Money Market Rates Reach 4.89%: Money market accounts offer rates up to 4.89%, significantly higher than the average of 0.53%, according to Curinos data.
Gold Prices Slightly Increase: Gold futures see a slight uptick, while silver prices also edge higher, following previous day's trends.
CD Rates Remain Attractive: Certificate of Deposit (CD) rates continue to offer competitive returns, with some institutions providing rates up to 4.40% APY.

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