A federal appeals court in New Orleans just upended the way most abortions are carried out in the United States. On May 1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a nationwide stay of the FDA’s 2023 rules that allowed mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in America, to be prescribed through telehealth appointments and mailed directly to patients. The order is effective immediately and restores the pre-2021 requirement that patients pick up the drug in person at a clinic or qualified provider’s office. The ruling came from a three-judge panel acting on a challenge brought by Louisiana officials, who argued the FDA’s loosened rules amounted to an end-run around state abortion laws. In granting the stay under 5 U.S.C. § 705, the court found that Louisiana had demonstrated real sovereign and financial injury, and that the FDA itself admitted it was still collecting safety data and could not say when its review would be finished. That last detail is significant. A federal agency that cannot tell a court when it will complete its own safety review is not in a strong position to defend the regulatory changes it made while that review was still open. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals just temporarily blocked mail-order abortions involving mifepristone. The court sided with Louisiana in its case against the FDA, ruling that the in-person screening requirements for the abortion pill must stay in place while the legal… https://t.co/ku7tbQSHQg pic.twitter.com/iiSoMZJ0rQ — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 1, 2026 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals laid out its reasoning plainly: The Fifth Circuit granted a stay of the FDA’s 2023 REMS regime for mifepristone, finding that the agency had replaced strict in-person dispensing requirements with a system that allowed online prescribing and mail-order delivery. In granting that stay under 5 U.S.C. § 705, the judges said they were persuaded by Louisiana’s sovereign-interest and irreparable-harm arguments and by records that showed the earlier order permitting remote use had returned to a court review path that remained unstable. The panel did not limit its view to abstract policy disagreement: it described the FDA as having formally admitted it was still collecting data and could not provide a firm date for completing a full safety review. The order therefore reinstates the pre-2021 in-person model for all mifepristone prescriptions and is effective while the case proceeds. The court also referenced Louisiana’s claim that the 2023 rules had made enforcement gaps in its own abortion restrictions practical, not theoretical, under the circumstances presented. The practical impact hits fast and hits everywhere. That change affects patients and clinics in all 50 states, because the order targets the federal regulatory framework, not any one state law. As the Associated Press reported: The report says the Fifth Circuit ruling restricts prescription abortions through mailed mifepristone in practice, pushing access back to in-person clinical pickup and dispensing. The AP coverage says the framework this order affects was national in scope and reaches patients in all states, not just those with strict abortion statutes. It also notes that the ruling is expected to significantly reshape abortion operations because telehealth prescribing and mail fulfillment had become central in many markets, including areas where providers relied on compliant clinic-based telehealth channels. The story reports that Danco and GenBioPro sought emergency relief from the Supreme Court, and that the case is now on a very fast timeline of filings before any stable operating standard returns. AP adds that women and clinics may face immediate scheduling and travel burdens, especially in medically underserved regions where telehealth options had become the practical path. The wider coverage frames the order as a major reset in abortion logistics and a key prelude to whether the Supreme Court will allow the stays to stay in place. That last point deserves attention. A majority of abortions in the United States are now medication-based rather than surgical. The telehealth-and-mail pipeline was not a niche option. It had become the dominant delivery system in many parts of the country. This court order pulls the plug on that system until the legal fight is resolved. Drug manufacturers Danco and GenBioPro have already filed emergency requests asking the Supreme Court to pause the Fifth Circuit’s stay. That means the nine justices could be weighing in on this within days or weeks, not months. The constitutional stakes are clear. Louisiana’s core argument is about state sovereignty: that when the FDA unilaterally loosened distribution rules for a drug used to end pregnancies, it effectively overrode the ability of individual states to enforce their own laws on the subject. The Fifth Circuit found that argument credible enough to grant an extraordinary remedy. President Donald Trump has consistently held that life issues should be decided by the states, not dictated by executive-branch regulatory maneuvers. This ruling aligns squarely with that principle. It does not ban mifepristone. It says the FDA cannot bypass its own prior safety requirements and state regulatory authority at the same time, especially while it admits it hasn’t finished studying the consequences. For the average voter, here is what changes right now: if you or someone you know was obtaining mifepristone through a telehealth visit and mail delivery, that option is off the table until further court action. Prescriptions must be obtained in person from a certified provider. The next move belongs to the Supreme Court, and given the emergency posture of the filings already headed its way, a decision on whether to let this stay stand could come very soon.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized. He’s in critical but stable condition. “Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak,” his spokesman, Ted Goodman, said in a statement. “We do ask that you join us in prayer for America’s Mayor Rudy Giuliani,” the statement added. Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same level of strength as we speak. We do ask that you… — Ted Goodman (@TedCGoodman) May 3, 2026 Giuliani served as New York City’s mayor from 1994 to 2001. The New York Times reported that Giuliani is in a Florida hospital. NYT: Rudy Giuliani Is in ‘Critical Condition’ in Florida Hospital https://t.co/G3Iz5RD86J via @NYTimes — Josh Kraushaar (@JoshKraushaar) May 3, 2026 The New York Times noted: It is unclear what sent Mr. Giuliani, 81, to the hospital, and how long he has been there. Last year, Giuliani was injured in a car crash in New Hampshire after his vehicle was “struck from behind at high speed.” Watch below: Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who served as an adviser to Pres. Trump during his first term, was hospitalized with multiple broken bones after his vehicle was “struck from behind at high speed” in New Hampshire, his spokesperson said Sunday. https://t.co/QlHKAXpEHB pic.twitter.com/8isvimbtqU — CBS News (@CBSNews) September 1, 2025 “Our fabulous Rudy Giuliani, a True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR, has been hospitalized, and is in critical condition. What a tragedy that he was treated so badly by the Radical Left Lunatics, Democrats ALL — AND HE WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING!” President Trump wrote on Truth Social. “They cheated on the Elections, fabricated hundreds of stories, did anything possible to destroy our Nation, and now, look at Rudy. So sad!” he added. This story is developing. 

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is in critical but stable condition, his spokesman confirmed Sunday evening. Ted Goodman posted the update on X, saying the longtime President Trump ally is fighting with the same strength he has shown throughout his life. Goodman asked the public for prayers, support, and privacy as the situation develops. Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak. We do ask that you… — Ted Goodman (@TedCGoodman) May 3, 2026 The cause of Giuliani’s hospitalization has not been publicly disclosed. No details about when he was admitted or the nature of the medical emergency have been released as of this writing. ABC7 New York was among the first outlets to confirm the news, citing Goodman’s public statement. Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, was hospitalized Sunday evening, with spokesman Ted Goodman describing his condition as critical but stable. The early update did not identify the medical issue that sent Giuliani to the hospital, and it did not say when he was admitted. Goodman’s statement gave supporters only a narrow set of confirmed facts: Giuliani was under hospital care, the condition was serious, and his team was asking for prayers, support, and privacy while the situation developed. The statement also leaned on Giuliani’s reputation as a fighter, saying he had faced major challenges with strength throughout his life and was fighting with that same strength in the hospital. The careful wording matters because the public update left the cause of the hospitalization unanswered. At publication time, the only confirmed medical-status language from Giuliani’s spokesman was critical but stable. The words “critical but stable” carry weight. Critical means the medical situation is serious. Stable means it is not deteriorating at the moment. Beyond that, Goodman’s statement is the only public information available right now. BREAKING: Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been HOSPITALIZED and is in “CRITICAL BUT STABLE” condition, per @TedCGoodman It’s unclear why he’s hospitalized and how long he’s been there. Pray for America’s Mayor!

This was a close call. The FAA has reported that a United Airlines flight struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike. In an official press release, the FAA wrote, “While on approach to land at Newark Liberty International Airport, United Airlines Flight 169 struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike around 2 p.m.” Here’s the moment it happened: BREAKING: United Airlines flight strikes light pole during landing at Newark Airport in Newark, New Jersey. — ABC7 pic.twitter.com/rvXXggT2do — Resist Wire (@ResistWire) May 3, 2026 Fox 4 KC reported more on the incident: A United Airlines flight struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, according to officials. An airline spokesperson told Nexstar’s WPIX that United flight UA169 “came into contact with a light pole” during its final approach just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. A witness told WPIX that they were traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike toward Elizabeth when “suddenly” a large plane appeared to come directly over the roadway, causing a truck to swerve toward a concrete barrier. The spokesperson for United said that none of the 231 passengers and crew members were hurt, and that the plane landed safely at Newark. Reports surfacing on X reveal that a bakery driver was also struck by the Boeing 767. Take a look: WOW. A United Airlines flight just STRUCK a bakery truck, which was traveling northbound on the New Jersey Turnpike TERRIFYING. Thankfully, the driver is receiving care, and the plane landed safely at Newark pic.twitter.com/sgoi41lMWv — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 3, 2026 The FAA has yet to release a statement on the bakery truck being hit by the plane, but ABC 45 News had the scoop: A plane crashed into a bakery truck while traveling northbound on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday at 1:50 p.m. EST. The bakery truck was headed towards Newark, New Jersey, hauling product from Schmidt Bakery. According to Chuck Paterakis, the senior vice president of Transportation & Logistics and co-principal at H&S Bakery, the incident happened as the driver exited onto the turnpike. While the trailer was unscathed, the wheel of the commercial plane crashed into the driver’s window. The truck driver suffered small cuts from the incident and is currently at a hospital receiving care. According to Paterakis, the plane was preparing to land in Newark when the incident took place. Here’s a closer look at the bakery driver being hit: https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/2051060090481025159

This is just terrible. Three cruise ship passengers are dead after an outbreak of a rare virus called Hantavirus. In addition, five other people onboard the ship are suspected to have caught the virus. One of these patients is currently fighting for their life in a South African hospital. #BREAKING: A viral outbreak aboard a cruise ship has left three people dead, with five additional suspected cases are now under investigation. Officials have confirmed at least one case of Hantavirus. — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 3, 2026 The deadly outbreak happened on the MV Hondius ship, which is operated by Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions. This voyage set sail from Argentina, and the passengers fell ill while sailing along the coast of Africa. The New York Post reported further: One case of hantavirus was confirmed in the first victim, with five other suspected cases still pending, the World Health Organization told Agence France-Presse on Sunday. The first victim, a 70-year-old man, suffered a fatal hemorrhagic fever on board the ship. His 69-year-old wife died not long after at a hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, the outlet reported. The third fatality was also on board the ship, the outlet reported. A 69-year-old British passenger is now in intensive care at the Johannesburg hospital, the BBC reported. What an awful way to die. Please pray for the families of the three people who passed away, as well as for all the other passengers on that cruise ship. Pray that the sick make a full recovery. Hantavirus is rare in humans. It is spread by rodents and has a roughly 35-38% fatality rate. Three confirmed dead as hanta virus breaks out on cruise ship. The outbreak was reported aboard the MV Hondius, which was travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde, the World Health Organization (WHO) told BBC. Hantavirus infections are typically linked to environmental exposure,… pic.twitter.com/5eRBywjUBS — GC24 (@GlobalChannel24) May 3, 2026 Three confirmed dead as hanta virus breaks out on cruise ship. The outbreak was reported aboard the MV Hondius, which was travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde, the World Health Organization (WHO) told BBC. Hantavirus infections are typically linked to environmental exposure, such as contact with urine or faeces from infected rodents. In rare cases, the virus can spread between people and lead to severe respiratory illness. Sky News provided further coverage here: BREAKING: The Foreign Office says it is in touch with a cruise company after reports of a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean which has left three people dead. Read the latest on our live blog https://t.co/9vZi3yero2 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 pic.twitter.com/wTy05pbg2L — Sky News (@SkyNews) May 3, 2026