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On May 1, 2026, parent company IAC discontinued Ask.com and its iconic mascot Jeeves, ending a 25-year history since the service launched in 1997. The company cited a strategic shift to discontinue its search business while noting Jeeves' enduring legacy as a pioneering internet guide that predated modern chatbots.
Vogue published an article titled "Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet Arrivals" written by Hannah Jackson on May 4, 2026. The piece highlights celebrity style and fashion looks from the event's red carpet arrivals, aiming to deliver updates before the general public.
On May 4, 2026, Amazon offers an "excellent condition" refurbished Apple Watch Ultra Gen 1 for $299 with free shipping, saving buyers $450 from the $750 retail price. Shipped and sold by Amazon with a 90-day warranty, the device arrives by May 10 for Prime members. The rugged smartwatch features a titanium case, 49mm screen, and specialized outdoor capabilities like a dive computer.
Following the Pokémon Company and Target's 30th-anniversary partnership releasing standard-flavored Pop-Tarts with character branding, scalpers are purchasing items locally and reselling them online for prices ranging from $25 to $50. While original retail price is approximately $3 per box, sellers offer bundles at significantly higher costs. Critics note the lack of unique ingredients or included toys compared to past collaborations, though scalpers continue to exploit the demand despite the product being essentially ordinary food.
Prediction market traders on Kalshi anticipate the April nonfarm payroll report will exceed economist forecasts, assigning a 50% probability of 66,000+ jobs added versus a Dow Jones consensus of 53,000. While an 81% chance exists for positive growth marking the first back-to-back increase since May 2025, skepticism remains regarding a major surge, with only a 30% likelihood of gains reaching 100,000.