5 things you need to know Monday
Thousands expected to hit the streets for May Day protests
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are expected to take to the streets Monday in massive May Day events across the USA mostly protesting the policies of President Trump. May Day — also known as International Workers' Day — has spawned protests around the globe in past years highlighting workers’ rights. But on Monday, the impetus for the U.S. marches span from immigrants' rights to LGBT awareness to police misconduct.
Writers guild strike could upend 'Walking Dead,' 'SNL,' 'Tonight Show'
Your favorite TV show could hit pause if the Writers Guild of America —the folks who script the small screen's comedies and dramas — can't negotiate a new contract with studios by midnight on Monday. That means a strike would begin Tuesday, the sort that last sidelined writers for 100 days in 2007-2008. But don't worry, Game of Thrones fans: The show's seventh season already wrapped production, and will premiere July 16.
SpaceX launches, lands Falcon 9 rocket
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center at 7:15 a.m. ET Monday with a classified U.S. intelligence mission, a day after a sensor problem scrubbed a first attempt. The rocket's first stage landed about nine minutes later at nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The 230-foot Falcon 9 rocket was carrying the National Reconnaissance Office's NROL-76 mission. After the launch, SpaceX successfully landed the rocket's first stage at "Landing Zone 1" at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, part of ongoing efforts to recover and reuse Falcon rockets.
Pick one, kid: It's National College Decision Day.
May 1 is what's known as National College Decision Day, the date by which more selective colleges want students to make deposits to attend school this the fall. Not all schools celebrate it: Many community colleges (and some four-year institutions) don't have firm cutoff dates. But if and when college award letters arrive, financial experts warn that prospective students should take a hard look at what's really being offered. Is it a free ride or a bundle of college debt? Here are some questions to ask.
Get ready for over-the-top fashion at the Met Gala
Depending on your vantage point, Anna Wintour's annual Met Gala is either the fashion event of the year, or it's a "jerk parade," as Tina Fey hilariously once put it. But one thing is certain: On Monday, all the A-list stars in attendance will be glamorously dressed (and often escorted by) the most sought-after designers.Take a look at the best Met Gala looks of all time.
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