12 to KNOW Morning Brief for Monday, May 4, 2026

SOURCES:  Just Security — Early Edition: May 4, 2026  https://www.justsecurity.org/137924/early-edition-may-4-2026/  CNN — Live updates: US and Iranian militaries trade shots as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate  https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/04/world/live-news/iran-war-hormuz-trump  NPR — Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact  https://www.npr.org/sections/world/  NPR — In many states, election-denying candidates are running to control voting  https://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx-s1-5803149/election-denial-2026-candidates  WNEM — Monday, May 4, 2026: 5 things you need to know  https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/04/monday-may-4-2026-5-things-you-need-know/  Havana Times — International News Briefs for Monday, May 4, 2026  https://havanatimes.org/news/international-news-briefs-for-monday-may-4-2026/  TheStreet — Stock Market Today (May 4, 2026): Dow, Russell 2000 face declines  https://www.thestreet.com/latest-news/stock-market-today-may-4-2026-updates  Schwab — Crude Crosswinds: Stocks Follow Oil Up, Then Down  https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/stock-market-update-open  eToro — Earnings Drive Markets as Growth Broadens  https://www.etoro.com/news-and-analysis/market-insights/earnings-are-carrying-the-tape/  CBS Sports — Stanley Cup Playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule and scores  https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/nhl-playoffs-2026-stanley-cup-schedule-bracket-scores-results/  NHL — 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd round schedule  https://www.nhl.com/news/2026-stanley-cup-playoffs-second-round-schedule-television-results  Outlook India — IPL 2026 Dispatch, May 4: Mumbai Revels In Rohit Sharma's Comeback  https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/indian-premier-league-2026-dispatch-may-4-rohit-sharma-mumbai-love-ms-dhoni-update-dc-vs-csk  Parade — May the 4th Be With You 2026: Everything Happening in the Star Wars Galaxy Today  https://parade.com/news/may-the-4th-be-with-you-everything-star-wars-happening-today— 12 to KNOW Automation