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Is redistricting dead in Maryland? 05/07/2026 04:02am • The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling last week concerning racial gerrymandering in Southern states has legislatures in those areas, mostly led by Republicans, rushing to redraw their congressional maps ahead of this year’s midterm elections. In Maryland, outgoing State Sen. Arthur Ellis said his c Marlins aim to end losing streak in game against the Orioles 05/07/2026 04:00am • Baltimore Orioles (17-20, third in the AL East) vs. Miami Marlins (16-21, fourth in the NL East) Miami; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Cade Povich (1-1, 4.41 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 11 strikeouts); Marlins: Max Meyer (2-0, 2.68 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) LINE: Marlins -124 Reds take 6-game losing streak into matchup against the Cubs 05/07/2026 04:00am • Cincinnati Reds (20-17, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (25-12, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Rhett Lowder (3-2, 5.09 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (3-2, 2.40 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 43 strikeouts) LINE: Cubs -200, Reds +1 Diamondbacks and Pirates play in series rubber match 05/07/2026 04:00am • Pittsburgh Pirates (20-17, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (17-18, third in the NL West) Phoenix; Thursday, 3:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (3-1, 2.85 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (1-2, 4.45 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 20 strikeouts) LINE: P Padres take on the Cardinals in first of 4-game series 05/07/2026 04:00am • St. Louis Cardinals (21-15, second in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (22-14, second in the NL West) San Diego; Thursday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (1-1, 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Padres: Michael King (3-2, 2.95 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 39 strikeouts) LI {Dutch officials say about 40 passengers from cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus outbreak have disembarked on St. Helena} (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported that the passengers were on the island. Their whereabouts have not been confirmed) 05/07/2026 04:00am • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — {Dutch officials say about 40 passengers from cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus outbreak have disembarked on St. Helena} (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported that the passengers were on the island. Their whereabouts have not been confirmed). AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion 05/07/2026 03:53am • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Budget airline AirAsia is ordering 150 Airbus A220-300 jets in a deal valued at about $19 billion at list prices, marking the largest single order ever placed for the A220 planes. The deal was announced Thursday at an Airbus factory in Mirabel, Quebec. Canadian Prime Airliner carrying women and children linked to Islamic State group land in Australia 05/07/2026 03:40am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Airliner carrying women and children linked to Islamic State group land in Australia. Nathan Eovaldi silences the scorching Yankees for a second time in 8 days 05/07/2026 03:29am • NEW YORK (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi certainly has the New York Yankees' number — even if nobody else does lately. The veteran right-hander cooled off Aaron Judge & Co. for the second time in eight days Wednesday night, pitching eight masterful innings for the Texas Rangers in their 6-1 victory. â Pakistan to host Australia in 3 one-day cricket internationals in May and early June 05/07/2026 03:12am • ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan will host Australia in a three-match one-day international series later this month, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Thursday. The tour is part of Australia’s second half of a white-ball tour to Pakistan that started with a three-match T20 series in January and e SK Telecom: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/07/2026 03:05am • SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of (AP) — SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of (AP) — SK Telecom Co. (SKM) on Thursday reported earnings of $220.2 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Seoul, Korea, Republic Of-based company said it had net income of 57 cents. The telecommunications company posted From cricket’s capital to Olympic ambitions, India’s next play on the world sports stage 05/07/2026 03:03am • NEW DELHI (AP) — With a massive population, a rapidly growing economy and already the global powerbroker in cricket, India is preparing to expand its influence in international sport. The 2030 Commonwealth Games are already locked in for Ahmedabad, and there's high expectations for India's bid to Chunghwa: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/07/2026 02:56am • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chunghwa Telecom Co. (CHT) on Thursday reported profit of $319.7 million in its first quarter. The Taipei, Taiwan-based company said it had net income of 41 cents per share. The telecommunications company posted revenue of $1.9 billion in the period. _ Wembanyama, Spurs take out frustration on Timberwolves to even semifinal series at one apiece 05/07/2026 02:48am • SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Whether it's chess, a drawing contest or table tennis, San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama hates to lose. A loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals to the Minnesota Timberwolves only magnified that loathing. Wembanyama responded by setting a suffocating tone Cervecerias Unidas: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/07/2026 02:43am • SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Compania Cervecerias Unidas (CCU) on Thursday reported net income of $66.7 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Santiago, Chile-based company said it had profit of 33 cents. The wine, spirits and soft drink company posted revenue o