For the first time in 36 years, the president was not present at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.  Instead, President Trump held a rally for his supporters in Pennsylvania while comedian Hasan Minhaj took the stage. https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/hasan-minhaj-blasts-absent-trump-at-correspondents-dinner/2017/04/29/fae0cfc8-2d4d-11e7-9081-f5405f56d3e4_video.html

Millions have tuned in over the past few months to the Animal Adventure Park live stream of the pregnancy of April the Giraffe.  April has finally given birth and her calf’s name – Tajiri, meaning “hope” in Swahili – has just been decided. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/05/01/april-giraffe-baby-name/308216001/

Thousands of scientists and science-enthusiasts marched in Washington D.C. to encourage support and awareness for scientific research and education. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/22/science/march-for-science.html?_r=0

In sports news, the 82^nd annual NFL draft was the most attended in history and some surprising picks have generated a lot of buzz. http://www.businessinsider.com/2017-nfl-draft-picks-2017-5/#mitchell-trubisky-qb-chicago-bears-first-round-no-2-overall-1

Due to North Korea’s increasing nuclear threat, the United States has begun working with global allies to prevent further tensions. http://time.com/4760958/donald-trump-north-korea-thailand-singapore/