YebboMedia: Here are the top global, headlines for Thursday, May 1, 2025 Powered by Yebbo

Here are the top global, sports, entertainment, business, and finance news headlines for Thursday, May 1, 2025:

U.S. and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal: The United States and Ukraine have signed an agreement granting the U.S. preferential access to Ukrainian minerals, aiming to strengthen U.S. leverage in negotiations with Russia. Reuters
ASEAN Leaders Convene: Leaders from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are meeting to discuss regional issues, including support for Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership bid. BERNAMA

NBA Playoffs Update: Rudy Gobert leads the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 103-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, advancing in the playoffs.
MLB Games Scheduled Today: A full slate of Major League Baseball games is set for today, with teams across the league in action.
Cubs vs. Pirates Preview: Paul Skenes is set to pitch for the Pirates as they face the Cubs in the series finale.
Gotham FC Partners with Grüns: Gotham FC announces a strategic partnership with nutrition brand Grüns, focusing on athlete wellness.

WAVES 2025 Summit Begins: Mumbai hosts WAVES 2025, a major entertainment industry summit featuring stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone.
Tony Awards Nominees Announced: The 2025 Tony Award nominations are released, with five shows competing for Best Musical.
Silver Dollar City Named Top Theme Park: Missouri's Silver Dollar City is named the No. 1 theme park in the USA Today 10Best Awards for the third consecutive year. KSDK
Bollywood Stars Share Personal Moments: Virat Kohli shares an unseen picture with Anushka Sharma on her birthday; Deepika Padukone faces a wardrobe malfunction at WAVES 2025. The Times of India
'Raid 2' Opens Strong: Ajay Devgn's crime thriller 'Raid 2' debuts with strong box office numbers on its opening day. Business & Finance News

Microsoft and Meta Drive Market Rally: Strong earnings from Microsoft and Meta Platforms lead to a tech-driven rally in U.S. stock markets. Business Insider
Cryptocurrency Market Update: Bitcoin remains above $94,000; VIRTUAL token becomes the top gainer in the crypto market. ABP Live
High-Yield Savings Rates: Some high-yield savings accounts are offering up to 5% APY, providing attractive options for savers. Fortune
Best CD Rates Today: Certificate of Deposit rates reach up to 4.40% APY, with several banks offering competitive terms. Yahoo Finance
Q4 Earnings Reports: Thomson Reuters reports its first-quarter 2025 results, discussing its business outlook for the year. Thomson Reuters: Clarifying the complex

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