An Ignoble Experiment: The 7: Hollywood writers go on strike; a looming debt limit deadline; the best Met Gala looks; and more

Good morning. It's Tuesday, May 2, and this explains why Corona beers are everywhere. Let's get to the news.

What that means: Congress must raise or suspend the debt limit quickly, the Treasury Department said yesterday — or trigger an economic meltdown.
Next steps: House Republicans adopted a bill last week that raises the debt ceiling but also cuts spending, which Democrats won't accept. President Biden invited congressional leaders to discuss the issue next week.

What happened? The 38-year-old fatally shot five people, including a 9-year-old boy, on Friday in Cleveland, after the family asked him to stop shooting near their yard, officials said.
The search has been hampered by missteps: Authorities initially released a photo of the wrong man and spelled the suspect's last name incorrectly.
What else to know: The suspect's immigration status has become part of the conversation. According to ICE, he has a criminal record and has been deported multiple times.

What to know: At least six people were killed on Interstate 55 yesterday, and more than 30 people were taken to the hospital, some with life-threatening injuries. As many as 90 vehicles were involved.
What happened? The National Weather Service blamed a combination of freshly plowed fields and strong winds.

Which mandates? The government will lift requirements on May 11 for international travelers, health-care workers, Head Start educators and federal employees and contractors.
Why? More experts say they're no longer needed. The pandemic-related public health emergency, which gave the U.S. flexibility during the covid crisis, also ends May 11.

Why? Negotiations over pay in the streaming era have stalled between the writers' union and production companies. This is the first industry-wide strike in 15 years.
What this means: Most shows have already written and filmed their final episodes for the season. But if the strike lasts long enough, it could delay when shows return, as well as affect movie projects.

Gordon Lightfoot in Toronto in 2012. (Chris Young/Canadian Press/AP)

The details: Lightfoot was 84. He had canceled tour dates last month because of health issues.
How we'll remember him: As a folk legend who documented Canadian culture, while gaining an international following. He broke out in 1970 with "If You Could Read My Mind."

Doja Cat at the Met Gala. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Last night's theme: The career of Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld, who died in 2019. Aside from his fashion work, he was known for doting on his cat, Choupette.
The most notable looks: Singer Doja Cat and actor Jared Leto, who showed up in New York … as cats, and lots of vintage Chanel, worn by stars like Dua Lipa, Penélope Cruz and Margot Robbie. (More looks here.)