Tuesday, May 5

May 2026

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National Astronaut Day

On National Astronaut Day, find us re-living our favorite Artemis II moments — including the relatable first food they had post-landing.

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Tony Award nominations out

Tony Award nominations are out. What we already know: A trio of Broadway veterans are getting lifetime achievement awards.

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Cinco de Mayo

A quick reminder: Today commemorates Mexico’s victory in the 1862 Battle of Puebla — not the country’s independence day. Expect lots of cultural celebrations and festivals across the US, with some of the biggest happening in LA and San Antonio.

9:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET

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California governor race debate

CNN hosts the next debate in the race for California governor live at 9 pm ET. Will it be as animated as the last one?

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