Good evening. I'm Will Dove and this is the nightly news for Thursday, May 1st. We’re trying a new format today for the nightly audio news, keeping stories shorter and sticking to only the most important facts. We know that everyone has limited time, so our intent is to bring you the news we don’t currently have the resources to create video news for in the most time-efficient manner possible while still keeping you informed of the most significant stories of the day. Let us know what you think in the comments. Also note that soon I’ll be joined by a co-anchor and we’ll be sharing reporting the audio news, switching between myself and my new co-anchor, Hannah Bern, to make it easier for you to understand when we’ve switched to a new story.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he expects a "great relationship" with new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, despite Carney previously calling Trump "nefarious" and "destructive" during his 2016 campaign. The comments resurfaced after Carney’s Liberal Party victory on April 30th. Daily Sceptic analysis notes Carney’s team framed Trump as "the lesser evil" compared to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, whom they labeled "authoritarian." Trump’s remarks came during a New York press conference where he emphasized shared economic priorities, including renegotiating NAFTA and addressing cross-border energy projects. Carney’s office has not yet responded to requests for comment.
A Liberal-funded organization is compiling a list of Canadian churches opposing LGBT ideology, according to documents obtained by LifeSiteNews. The initiative, first reported on April 30th, focuses on congregations rejecting same-sex marriage and gender transition policies. The United Church of Canada’s 2014 "Moving Toward Full Inclusion" document, which endorses ordination of LGBT clergy and same-sex unions, is cited as a benchmark. Critics argue the list could marginalize traditional congregations, with one source alleging it aims to pressure churches through public shaming or funding restrictions. The group’s name remains undisclosed, but leaked materials reference partnerships with federal grant recipients.
A United Nations Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities report released March 21st demands Canada repeal its 2021 expansion of Maid (medical assistance in dying) to those without terminal illnesses. The committee called Track 2 Maid "discriminatory" and cited a 59% female death rate among 1,304 non-terminal cases since 2021. Disability groups, including Inclusion Canada, applauded the move, with CEO Krista Carr stating, "This validates our fight against state-sanctioned euthanasia." The report follows a 2023 University of British Columbia study showing 72% of Track 2 applicants cited inadequate social supports as a primary reason for seeking death.
The U.S. Senate rejected a Democratic-led measure on April 29th to block Trump’s proposed 10% across-the-board tariffs, with 12 Republicans joining Democrats in the 58-42 vote. Meanwhile, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos warned GB News that tariffs could spark "the worst trade war since Smoot-Hawley," predicting 15% price hikes on consumer goods. The Post Millennial reports the defeated bill targeted Trump’s plan to levy $380 billion annually in new duties, including 35% on Chinese EVs and 50% on Canadian aluminum. Bezos cited a 2025 Amazon internal projection of 120,000 job losses in tech manufacturing sectors.
South Korean intelligence sources allege Russia helped construct North Korea’s new 8,000-ton missile frigate unveiled April 28th. The vessel reportedly carries Kh-35U anti-ship missiles matching those used by Russia’s Baltic Fleet. Separately, Armstrong Economics reports Russia is building a $260 million rail bridge to North Korea’s Rajin port, completion expected June 2025. Analysts suggest this could bypass sanctions by facilitating coal exports to China. Satellite imagery shows increased activity at Vladivostok naval yards, where North Korean engineers have been training since February.
President Trump signed a 10-year agreement with Ukraine yesterday securing access to lithium and cobalt deposits in Donbas, valued at $47 billion. The Post Millennial reports the deal includes U.S. military engineers to "protect extraction sites" near Bakhmut. This comes as BBC confirms Russian forces advanced 4.6 miles westward near Avdiivka this week, capturing three villages. Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi admitted "critical ammunition shortages" delaying counteroffensives.
LifeSiteNews reports 28 Republican senators voted April 29th to maintain restrictions on Gaza aid, despite UN reports of 1.1 million children facing famine. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has not commented, drawing criticism from pro-life groups. Concurrently, BBC confirms Israeli airstrikes killed 60 Palestinians in Rafah today, including 19 children. UNRWA states only 120 aid trucks entered Gaza this week-down from 500 weekly pre-October 2023.
Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif warned today of "credible intelligence" indicating India will launch cross-border strikes within 36 hours. ZeroHedge reports Pakistan moved Nasr tactical nuclear missiles to Kashmir border regions, while India activated S-400 systems near Lahore. The crisis follows India’s April 25th accusation of Pakistani involvement in a Sikh separatist’s killing near Vancouver.
A Chinese Health Ministry report released today alleges COVID-19 originated from a University of North Carolina lab leak in 2018, citing "genetic matches" between SARS-CoV-2 and chimeric viruses described in UNC’s 2015 Nature paper. Daily Sceptic notes the 1,200-page document claims U.S. obstructed WHO investigations while pushing "natural origin" narratives. No physical evidence is presented however the story may have some credibility, as we know the Covid virus was at least partially engineered by Moderna.
MIT researchers published findings today showing a 17% increase in all-cause mortality among vaccinated populations versus unvaccinated controls from 2021-2024. The study in Nature Public Health analyzes 4.2 million health records across 12 nations. Separately, new FDA head Marty Makary criticized the former FDA administration for ignoring data showing COVID boosters increased myocarditis risks 18-fold in teens. Children’s Health Defense notes FDA approved boosters despite a 2023 internal report flagging neurological events in 1 out of 800 recipients.
Internal FDA documents reveal the agency logged 73,591 adverse events from puberty blockers between 2013-2023, including 4,211 life-threatening cases. Children’s Health Defense reports only 14% were disclosed in prescribing guidelines. A 2022 whistleblower complaint alleges FDA fast-tracked gonadotropin approvals despite knowing about osteoporosis risks in 89% of long-term users.
A Lancet study published today attributes 1.2 million global antimicrobial resistance deaths to factory farm antibiotic overuse-35% of total AMR fatalities. Data shows 72% of medically important antibiotics sold in Canada go to livestock. Researchers urge banning routine prophylaxis in animals, noting MRSA infections from pork have tripled since 2019.
Tennessee congressional candidate Robby Starbuck filed a $950 million lawsuit today after Meta’s AI chatbot falsely claimed he was "convicted of Holocaust denial." Daily Signal reports the AI cited a non-existent 2022 German court case. Court filings show the AI fabricated 23 separate defamatory statements between March-April 2025. Meta has disabled the chatbot but refuses to purge training data.
I’m Will Dove and that’s the news for today, Thursday, May 1st.
