Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

Israel approved buying two new combat squadrons—an extra F‑35 from Lockheed and a second F‑15IA from Boeing—in a deal worth tens of billions.
The purchase is part of a 350 billion shekel ($119bn) plan to strengthen the military and preserve Israeli air superiority for the next decade.
Officials say the move reflects lessons from recent fighting with Iran and will accelerate autonomous flight tech and space-linked capabilities.

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May 3, 2026 at 8:34 AM

Knicks are big favorites over the Sixers in Game 1 (Knicks -260); Philly shocked everyone by rallying from 3-1 to beat Boston but lost Jayson Tatum (note: Tatum plays for Boston) — wait, better: Philly’s momentum from that comeback meets a Knicks team favored to win.
Thunder are overwhelming favorites to handle the Lakers after a 4-0 regular-season sweep (OKC -1600), with bookmakers even pricing a postseason sweep as likely.
Spurs are heavy favorites vs. the Wolves despite Minnesota winning the season series — but the Wolves are hobbled (Anthony Edwards expected to miss time, others injured), while Wembanyama is back and dominant for San Antonio.

Sports

May 3, 2026 at 2:12 AM

Cody Bellinger went 4-for-4 with two solo homers and four RBIs, his 21st multi-homer game, fueling a 9-4 win over Baltimore.
The Yankees have won 12 of 14 and sit a season‑high 11 games over .500 (22-11); their starters lead MLB with a 2.62 ERA.
Fun tidbit: one of Bellinger’s homers (363 feet into the right‑field short porch) wouldn’t be a homer in most parks — and Peter Alonso homered in his first trip back to New York.

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May 3, 2026 at 2:08 AM

Ronald Acuña Jr. left Saturday’s game in the 2nd inning with left hamstring tightness after pulling up running out a grounder; he was examined and walked back to the dugout and there’s no immediate update.
He had just singled and scored Atlanta’s first run and was replaced in right field by Eli White.
The 28-year-old five-time All-Star and 2023 NL MVP has played all 34 games this season after a 2024 ACL tear limited him previously; he’s hitting .252 with 2 homers, 9 RBIs and a team-high 7 steals.

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May 3, 2026 at 1:39 AM

Czech President Petr Pavel pushed back at Trump’s claim that Europe didn’t support U.S. strikes on Iran, saying European countries weren’t even invited and “could do much more.”
Pavel urged fair, equal treatment of allies, arguing Europe shouldn’t be blamed for not joining operations they weren’t asked to join.
The dispute comes as Trump ordered about 5,000 troops withdrawn from Germany and has threatened NATO exit, while a temporary ceasefire and negotiations with Iran continue.

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May 3, 2026 at 12:55 AM