- Associated Press
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers. Delegates voted 692-51 at their General Conference — the first such legislative gathering in five years. Past General Conferences of the United Methodist Church had steadily reinforced the ban and related penalties amid debate and protests, but many of the conservatives who had previously upheld the ban have left the denomination in recent years, and this General Conference has moved in a solidly progressive direction.
- Associated Press
Trump awarded 36 million more Trump Media shares worth $1.8 billion after hitting price benchmarks
Former President Donald Trump has secured an additional $1.8 billion worth of shares in Trump Media, according to a regulatory filing this week. Based on the company's stock hitting certain price benchmarks, Trump was awarded an additional 36 million shares in the company that owns his social media platform Truth Social. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, now owns close to two-thirds of the company's outstanding shares.
- NBC
'Selena + Restaurant': Selena Gomez Tries New Twist On Her Nana's Chicken & Dumplings
Selena Gomez is whipping up some more culinary fun in her new series “Selena + Restaurant”! In a sneak peek at the premiere episode, Selena and Chef Shirley Chung collaborate on a fusion version of a favorite dish from her childhood – her nana’s chicken and dumplings – then give the meal a taste! “Selena + Restaurant” premieres May 2 at 7 PM ET/PT on Food Network and will also be available to stream on Max.
