Judge blocks part of Trump’s order calling for proof of citizenship to vote
Washington Post · 6h ago · A commission is barred for now from changing the federal voter registration form to require people to provide passports or other documents.
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Trump Order for Proof of Citizenship to Vote Blocked for Now
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CBS News · 7h ago ·
Judge blocks portions of Trump order that seeks to overhaul U.S. elections
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President Trump's executive order would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections.
Trump-appointed judge orders return of Venezuelan migrant deported to El Salvador
NBC News · 13h ago · A Trump-appointed federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a Venezuelan man who was deported to El Salvador last month, saying his deportation violated a prior court settlement.
US Judge Orders Return of Second Migrant From El Salvador Prison
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MSNBC · 10h ago ·
It's not just Abrego Garcia. Another judge ordered another man's return from El Salvador.
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A Trump-appointed judge cited Judge Xinis’ order in the Abrego Garcia case to order the Trump administration to “facilitate” another return.
Wall Street Journal · 10h ago ·
Trump Administration Must Seek to Return Another Wrongly Deported Man, Judge Rules
Rolling Stone · 13h ago ·
Trump-Appointed Judge Orders Return of Another Wrongfully Deported Man
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The migrant was imprisoned in El Salvador despite being party to a protective settlement
Politics
Trump and GOP ramp up investigations on Democrats’ top fundraising platform
Washington Post · 4h ago · The directive to investigate fundraising platforms like ActBlue shows an erosion of the traditional separation between the White House and Justice Department.
Trump expected to target ActBlue, a major Democratic fundraising platform
· NBC News · 11h ago · President Donald Trump will sign an executive order or memorandum Thursday aimed at ActBlue, the leading Democratic fundraising platform, a senior White House official told NBC News.
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CBS News · Apr 23, 2025 ·
Trump signs executive order to influence college accreditation process
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President Trump also signed an executive order to enforce laws on the books about universities disclosing large foreign gifts.
Bloomberg · Apr 23, 2025 ·
Trump to Sign Executive Order Aiming to Bolster AI Education
Wall Street Journal · Apr 23, 2025 ·
Trump to Sign Executive Order Targeting University Accreditors
Gizmodo · Apr 22, 2025 ·
Trump’s Latest Draft Executive Order Seeks to Integrate AI Into K-12 Education
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The draft order states that in order for the United States to remain ahead technologically, America's youth must cultivate skills using AI.
Artists wanted for Trump's National Garden of American Heroes
NPR · 7h ago · The National Endowment for the Humanities says the project will "honor the statesmen, visionaries, and innovators who shaped the nation." It's a lot of statues.
Trump Store Now Selling ‘Trump 2028’ Merch: ‘Rewrite the Rules’
Rolling Stone · 4h ago · Let's be clear: A third Trump term would be explicitly unconstitutional
Trump's official store is selling a 'Trump 2028' hat for $50
· Business Insider · 6h ago · The Trump Organization is selling 2028 merchandise that winks at the possibility of an unconstitutional run by President Donald Trump.
Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry
The Guardian · 5h ago · Order seeks to jumpstart mining of US waters as part of push to offset China’s control of minerals industryDonald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, the latest attempt to boost US production
Trump Signs Executive Order Calling for U.S. Deep-Sea Mining
· Wall Street Journal · 5h ago
David Hogg riles Democratic Party with plans to primary incumbents
Washington Post · 5h ago · David Hogg, a top Democratic party official, isn’t backing off his controversial plan to fund primary challenges against Democratic members of Congress he deems “ineffective” in reaching disaffected voters, particularly young ones.
DNC chair rebukes David Hogg over plan to primary ‘out of touch’ Democrats
· The Guardian · 7h ago · Ken Martin says young progressive must choose between vice-chair role and desire to unseat ‘ineffective’ incumbentsKen Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, has announced a proposal requiring party officials to remain neutral in
Injunction granted to San Francisco and other cities challenging Trump sanctuary city crackdown
CBS News · 6h ago · A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
Judge blocks president's bid to halt federal funding for sanctuary cities
· NBC News · 9h ago · A federal judge issued an injunction Thursday blocking President Donald Trump's efforts to halt federal funds from going to sanctuary jurisdictions.
Trump "not happy" with Russian strikes on Kyiv: "Vladimir, STOP!"
CBS News · 11h ago · President Trump called Thursday's strikes "very bad timing," as he wants Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace deal.
Trump tells Putin to 'STOP!' Russian strikes on Kyiv
· CNBC · 11h ago · Trump's message to Vladimir Putin came a day after the American president said he believed that "Russia is ready" for a peace deal with Ukraine.
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'Vladimir, STOP!' Trump reacts to new Russian strikes on Ukraine
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Russia launched its worst attack on Kyiv in months overnight. This comes just hours after President Trump said he thought he had a deal with Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
NBC News · 20h ago ·
Putin launches worst attack on Ukraine in months as Trump claims deal is close
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Russia launched overnight Thursday one of the most devastating bombardments on Ukraine's major cities since the war began, killing at least nine people, hours after President Donald Trump said he believed he had struck deals with both sides to end the war.
Trump to Mark 100 Days in Trip to Michigan Autoworker Heartland
Bloomberg · 23h ago
Trump to mark 100th day in office with Michigan rally
· NBC News · Apr 23, 2025 · President Donald Trump plans to hold a rally in Michigan to mark his 100th day in office, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday.
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Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week to mark his first 100 days in office
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President Donald Trump will travel to Michigan next week to celebrate his first 100 days in office
CBS News · Apr 23, 2025 ·
President Trump returning to Michigan next week
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The president is set to be in Michigan on Tuesday, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Americans are protesting the Trump administration. Do they work?
NPR · 4h ago · When you think of a successful protest movement, most Americans probably think of the American Civil Rights movement, and the March on Washington in 1963.Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mahmoud Khalil was arrested without a warrant, Trump administration confirms
CBS News · 4h ago · Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil's attorneys are asking an immigration judge to terminate his deportation case.
Nation
Highland Park gunman sentenced to life in prison without parole
BBC · 6h ago · Robert Crimo III killed seven people, including an 8 year-old boy, at an Independence Day parade near Chicago.
Highland Park Parade Mass Shooter Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole
· Rolling Stone · 9h ago · Robert Crimo III killed seven people and injured nearly 50 more during mass shooting at Independence Day 2022 parade near Chicago
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Highland Park gunman Robert Crimo III sentenced to life for July 4th shooting in 2022 that killed 7
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WAUKEGAN, Ill. — The young man who opened fire at a Fourth of July parade near Chicago in 2022, killing seven people and leaving behind an "ocean of grief," will spend the rest of his life behind bars with no possibility of parole, a judge said Thursday.
Alijah Arenas, top USC recruit and son of NBA great Gilbert Arenas, hospitalized after crash
NBC News · 6h ago · Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and top college basketball prospect, was taken to the hospital after crashing his Tesla Cybertruck in Los Angeles, according to a law enforcement source with knowledge of the situation.
USC recruit Alijah Arenas, son of Gilbert Arenas, in coma after Cybertruck crash
· Los Angeles Times · 8h ago · Chatsworth High star and USC commit Alijah Arenas was injured in an auto crash Thursday, a source told the Los Angeles Times.
Where to stream the 2025 NFL Draft without cable
NBC News · 9h ago · The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off April 24. Here's how to stream every pick, even if you don’t have cable.
How to Watch the 2025 NFL Draft Without Cable
· Rolling Stone · 10h ago · Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, and other top college athletes will find homes in this year’s NFL Draft
Victims' loved ones denied chance to confront Highland Park mass shooter
NBC News · Apr 23, 2025 · WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Witnesses of the 2022 mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade near Chicago emotionally relived the massacre at the gunman's sentencing hearing on Wednesday — even though Robert "Bobby" E.
Survivors of 2022 July Fourth parade mass shooting to speak in court before gunman's sentencing
· ABC News · Apr 23, 2025 · Survivors and relatives of people killed in a 2022 mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago are set to speak at the sentencing of the gunman
Police fatally shoot man at Toronto's international airport
BBC · 10h ago · Authorities said the police officers involved were unharmed, and that there was no further threat to public safety.
Police shooting outside terminal of Toronto's main airport cuts off morning traffic
· ABC News · 12h ago · Authorities say a shooting involving a police officer outside Toronto’s Pearson International Airport cut off traffic heading to Terminal 1
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CBS News · 12h ago ·
Man fatally shot by police outside Toronto airport
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Authorities say a man produced a gun outside the terminal and three officers fired in response.
Mercury, Venus and Saturn to delight stargazers in a parade across the sky
NPR · 12h ago · The pre-dawn sky will feature a glowing crescent moon, joined by planets Mercury, Venus and Saturn.
The Truth About The ‘Celestial Smiley Face’ In The Sky This Weekend
· Forbes · 17h ago · The pre-dawn sky on April 25, 2025 will see a conjunction of Venus, Saturn and a waning crescent moon, which will resemble a celestial "smiley face."
China says there are no tariff talks with the Trump administration
CBS News · 14h ago · China has denied President Trump's assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs.
China says there are no negotiations with the US over tariffs
· ABC News · 17h ago · China has denied U_S_ President Donald Trump’s assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs, saying that any suggestion of progress in this matter was as groundless as “trying to catch the wind.”
Columbia protesters are a no-show after plans for new encampments were revealed
NBC News · 5h ago · Protesters did not set up new tent encampments or demonstrate against the war in Gaza at Columbia University on Thursday as planned.
A Detroit nonprofit's former finance chief gets 19 years for $40 million theft
ABC News · 5h ago · A former executive at a major Detroit nonprofit has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for the theft of more than $40 million meant to help beautify the city’s riverfront
NFL hopeful Jack Bech wishes brother killed in New Orleans terrorist attack could be with him at draft
NBC News · 6h ago · Like so many college football standouts, Jack Bech will be watching and waiting this weekend, hoping to hear his name called at the 2025 NFL Draft.
Business
Merck KGaA Nears Deal to Buy SpringWorks Therapeutics
Bloomberg · 5h ago
Germany’s Merck Nears Roughly $3.5 Billion Deal for SpringWorks
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Orders for big-ticket items like autos and appliances surged 9.2% in March in rush to beat tariffs
NBC News · 8h ago · Companies in March accelerated their orders for big-ticket long-lasting goods ahead of President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs on U.S. imports, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Orders for big-ticket items like autos and appliances surged 9.2% in March in rush to beat tariffs
· CNBC · 12h ago · Transportation equipment orders surged 27%, led by a 139% increase in nondefense aircraft and parts.
Bessent Sees US, Korea Trade ‘Understanding’ by Next Week
Bloomberg · 8h ago
Bessent: Potential ‘Agreement of Understanding’ With South Korea Next Week
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American liquor exports hit record high in 2024, driven by tariffs
NBC News · 9h ago · U.S. spirit exports reached a record $2.4 billion in 2024, driven in large part by tariff concerns and ongoing global trade disputes.
American liquor exports hit record high in 2024, driven by tariffs
· CNBC · 11h ago · U.S. Spirits exports reached a record $2.4 billion in 2024 driven in large part by tariff fears.
Amazon and Nvidia say AI data center demand isn't slowing
NBC News · 9h ago · OKLAHOMA CITY — Amazon and Nvidia executives said Thursday that the construction of artificial intelligence data centers is not slowing down, as recession fears have some investors questioning whether tech companies will pull back on some of their plans.
Amazon and Nvidia say AI data center demand is not slowing down
· CNBC · 10h ago · Recession fears and the advent of China's DeepSeek have investors questioning whether U.S. tech companies will pullback on their data center plans.
Unilever Boosts Sales, Tariff Uncertainty, More
Bloomberg · 18h ago
Volvo Profit Slumps on Lower Sales, Deliveries as Tariff Uncertainty Mounts
· Wall Street Journal · Apr 22, 2025
South Africa Ditches Tax Hike That Tested Ruling Coalition
Bloomberg · 19h ago
South Africa scraps proposed tax increase after coalition partners pushback
· ABC News · 17h ago · The South African government has canceled a proposed tax increase that has threatened to collapse the unity government after a pushback from various political parties
US Mortgage Rates Tick Down, Sending 30-Year Average to 6.81%
Bloomberg · 11h ago
Today's High-Yield Savings Rates for April 21, 2025: Up to 4.66%
· Wall Street Journal · Apr 21, 2025
Ukraine fails to reach deal with investors to restructure $2.6bn of debt
Financial Times · 13h ago · Kyiv due to make estimated $600mn payment on GDP warrants next month
Ukraine Fails to Restructure Warrants With Creditor Group
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Morgan Stanley to Sell Final $1.23 Billion of X Buyout Debt
Bloomberg · 14h ago
The Morgan Stanley Star Now Leading Trump’s Invest-in-America Push
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PepsiCo cuts earnings forecast as it predicts 'uncertainty' in tariffs, consumer spending
CNBC · 14h ago · PepsiCo cut its forecast for its core constant currency earnings per share, citing new tariffs.
PepsiCo lowers full-year earnings forecast on tariff costs, lower consumer spending
· ABC News · 15h ago · PepsiCo lowered its full-year earnings expectations Thursday, citing increased costs from tariffs and a pullback in consumer spending
US Clashes With Allies on Energy Security Vision at IEA Summit
Bloomberg · 16h ago
The UK says at an energy summit that green power will boost security, as the US differs
· ABC News · 16h ago · Britain has announced a major investment in wind power as it hosts an international summit on energy security
Nestle Sales Get Boost From Coffee, Chocolate Price Hikes
Wall Street Journal · 21h ago
Danone Sales Rise as Consumers Seek Healthier Products
· Bloomberg · Apr 23, 2025
Technology
Yahoo Is Ready to Buy Chrome Browser If Google Is Forced to Sell
Bloomberg · 6h ago
It could be the end of Google as we know it. Marketers aren't all that fussed.
· Business Insider · 14h ago · Google is battling two landmark US antitrust cases, and it's trying to avoid being forced to divest assets like its Chrome browser.
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The Verge · Apr 23, 2025 ·
Perplexity wants to buy Chrome if Google has to sell it
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Perplexity Chief Business Officer Dmitry Shevelenko said he didn't want to testify in a trial about how to resolve Google's search monopoly because he feared retribution from Google.
The Crossword: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
New Yorker · Apr 16, 2025 · A beginner-friendly puzzle.
NYT ‘Strands’ Today: Hints Spangram, Answers For Wednesday, April 16
· Forbes · Apr 15, 2025 · Looking for some help with today's NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid.
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Dig Deep! (Wednesday Crossword, April 16)
GameStop’s Switch 2 preorders started poorly, too
The Verge · 11h ago · GameStop’s online Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live at 11AM ET, and like the preorders from other retailers overnight, things immediately got off to a rocky start.
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Cause Online Chaos
· Forbes · 17h ago · The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live, but things didn't go particularly smoothly, with many people missing out on the console.
LG Electronics Posts Earnings Beat, Plans to Relocate Some Production to U.S.
Wall Street Journal · 21h ago
LG Electronics Is Said to Pause Work on India Unit’s IPO Plans
· Bloomberg · Apr 22, 2025
Intel to cut jobs and spending after getting $7.9 billion in federal grants
Washington Post · 4h ago · The troubled American semiconductor giant said it will cut spending despite benefiting from a Biden-eraprogram designed to boost U.S. chip production.
Bluesky is down
The Verge · 4h ago · Bluesky is currently experiencing a major outage. On my desktop browser, my Bluesky feed won’t load at all — it just shows a spinning loading circle.
Road To Nintendo Switch 2: ‘Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury’
Forbes · 4h ago · For the first entry in my Road to Nintendo Switch 2 series, I take a look at platforming classic Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 upgrades for Mario Party and Kirby will cost $19.99
The Verge · 4h ago · While Switch 2 upgrades for games such as Breath of the Wild will still cost $9.99, Nintendo is pricing Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree’s upgrades at $19.99, reports Nintendo Life.
How Trump team turned a dinner invite into a crypto boon worth millions
Washington Post · 4h ago · iNearly two dozen crypto wallets acquired more than 100,000 $TRUMP meme coins, worth roughly $100 million, after the team said top buyers could join the president for dinner.
IGN and CNET owner Ziff Davis sues OpenAI
The Verge · 4h ago · Ziff Davis, the owner of several digital outlets like CNET, PCMag, IGN, and Everyday Health, is suing OpenAI over claims of copyright infringement, as first reported by The New York Times.
Entertainment
‘Royal Pains’ Reboot Starring Mark Feuerstein in the Works at NBC
Variety · 5h ago · Dr. Hank Lawson is scrubbing up again, as a “Royal Pains” reboot starring Mark Feuerstein is in development at NBC, Variety has confirmed. The original series, which ran on the USA Network from 2009 to 2016, followed a former New York ER doctor w
‘Royal Pains’ Reboot Starring Mark Feuerstein In Works At NBC
· Deadline Hollywood · 6h ago · EXCLUSIVE: The hit USA Network series Royal Pains is getting a reboot at NBC with star Mark Feuerstein set to reprise the leading role of Dr. Henry “Hank” Lawson and will executive produce, sources tell Deadline.
‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ casts Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak and Mckenna Grace
NBC News · 6h ago · "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" has cast three young actors in the 2026 film adaptation to play Haymitch, Lenore Dove and Maysilee.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Has Finally Found Its Haymitch
· Gizmodo · Apr 23, 2025 · Joseph Zada will play a younger version of Woody Harrelson's character, while Whitney Peak will co-star as Lenore Dove Baird.
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Variety · Apr 23, 2025 ·
‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Casts Joseph Zada as Haymitch, Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove
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“The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” has found its leads. Joseph Zada will star as District 12 tribute Haymitch Abernathy, while Whitney Peak will play his girlfriend Lenore Dove Baird.
Deadline Hollywood · Apr 23, 2025 ·
‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’ Casts Joseph Zada As Haymitch Abernathy, Whitney Peak As Lenore Dove Baird
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EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has closed deals for its first two leads, enlisting Joseph Zada for the role of Haymitch Abernathy, Tribute from District 12, with Whitney Peak to play Haymitch’s girlfriend, Lenore Dove Baird.
Harvey Weinstein Accuser’s Former Roommate Testifies About Alleged 2006 Sexual Assault
Variety · 6h ago · The former roommate of Miriam Haley, one of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers, took the stand on Thursday at the former Hollywood producer’s retrial in New York City.
Sex assault accuser's roommate testifies at Weinstein retrial
· ABC News · 8h ago · A former roommate of one of Harvey Weinstein's accusers has testified the woman told her in July 2006 that the then-movie mogul had forcibly performed oral sex on her
Millions of Measles Cases Could Hit U.S. Over Next 25 Years If Vaccination Rates Drop
Gizmodo · 7h ago · Even if measles vaccination rates stay the same, there could still be over 850,000 cases according to new research.
Scientists Find Measles Likely To Become Endemic in the US Over Next 20 Years
· Wired · 10h ago · A new study forecasts more than 850,000 measles cases over the next 25 years if US vaccination rates stay the same. Millions of infections are possible if rates drop.
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Millions of U.S. measles cases forecast over 25 years if shots decline
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Measles, once virtually wiped out in the United States, could become commonplace again if declining vaccination rates continue, a new model shows.
David Thomas, frontman of experimental rockers Pere Ubu, dead at 71
Los Angeles Times · 9h ago · David Thomas, the live-wire frontman for experimental rockers Pere Ubu, has died. He was 71.
David Thomas, Pere Ubu Singer, Dead at 71
· Rolling Stone · 12h ago · Prolific avant-garage artist who also served as frontman of influential Cleveland punk act Rocket From the Tombs dies following “a long illness”
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Variety · 19h ago ·
David Thomas, Founder of Boundary-Pushing Rock Band Pere Ubu, Dies at 71
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David Thomas, who fronted the boundary-pushing rock band Pere Ubu from the late 1970s forward, died Wednesday at age 71. The news was announced on the group’s Facebook page, where the cause of death was only given as the result of “a long illness
Taylor Swift Sings ‘Daylight’ as the Sun Sets on ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ in Teaser Trailer
Rolling Stone · 11h ago · The Prime Video adaptation of Jenny Han's popular young adult romance series will conclude with its third season on July 16
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3: Everything We Know So Far
· Deadline Hollywood · Apr 23, 2025 · Summer 2025 and the third and final season ofThe Summer I Turned Pretty are nearly upon us. Set mostly in the fictional Cousins Beach, the drama series features the coming-of-age of Isabelle “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung), who grew up going to Cousi
Nadav Lapid’s ‘Yes’ Added to Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Lineup
Variety · 11h ago · Directors’ Fortnight, the independent selection running alongside theCannes Film Festival, has added Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s “Yes” to its 2025 lineup.
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Adds Nadav Lapid’s ‘Yes!’ To 2025 Lineup
· Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · Cannes parallel section Directors’ Fortnight has added Israeli director Nadav Lapid’s Yes! (Ken!) to its 2025 selection. Set in the aftermath of the October 7, Hamas attacks on Israel, the film revolves around a struggling jazz musician, and his
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Says Movie Theater Model Is ‘Outdated’: ‘Most of the Country’ Cannot ‘Walk to a Multiplex’
Variety · 11h ago · Ted Sarandos’ latest interview started with a softball question: “Have you destroyed Hollywood?” “No, we’re saving Hollywood,” the Netflix co-CEO replied with a smile.
Ted Sarandos Says Theatrical Experience Is “An Outmoded Idea For Most People;” Claims Netflix Is “Saving Hollywood”
· Deadline Hollywood · 23h ago · Asked today if — amid shrinking theatrical windows, sagging box office receipts and production fleeing L.A. –Netflix has destroyed Hollywood, the company’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos replied, “No, we’re saving Hollywood.” Sarandos made the remarks at the TIME100 Summit.
Focus Features Sets Awards-Season Release For Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ Starring Jessie Buckley And Paul Mescal
Deadline Hollywood · 11h ago · Focus Features has set a limited Thanksgiving release of November 27 for two-time Oscar winner Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet. The movie will go wide on December 12.
Chloe Zhao’s ‘Hamnet,’ Starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, Sets November Release Date
· Variety · 12h ago · Chloe Zhao’s next film “Hamnet” has secured a prime awards season release date. Focus Features, which is backing the Shakespeare-era historical drama, will open in limited release on Nov.
‘Love on the Spectrum’ Stars Push Back on RFK Jr.’s ‘Extremely Ignorant’ Autism Misinformation
Rolling Stone · 12h ago · Dani Bowman and James B. Jones' response comes after the Health and Human Services secretary recently promised to identify the “cause” of autism by September
‘Love on the Spectrum’ Stars Slam RFK Jr.’s Autism Comments as ‘Extremely Ignorant’ and ‘Downright Offensive’: ‘We Don’t Need to Be Fixed’
· Variety · 23h ago · The stars of Netflix’s “Love on the Spectrum” are speaking out against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his comments about autism. In a sit down with NewsNation “Love on the Spectrum” star Dani Bowman said Kennedy is “completely false” by sayi
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Deadline Hollywood · 23h ago ·
‘Love on the Spectrum’ Stars “Disgusted” With RFK Jr.’s Autism Comments: “Extremely Ignorant”
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Following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s recent comments on autism, the neurodivergent community is speaking up. Love on the Spectrum stars Dani Bowman and James B.
Lorde releases new single 'What Was That' — watch the video and read the lyrics
NBC News · 13h ago · Lorde has released a new single, "What Was That," following an appearance in New York City's Washington Square Park. Read the lyrics and watch the video.
Lorde Unleashes New Era With Hypnotic Synth-Pop Stunner ‘What Was That’
· Rolling Stone · 23h ago · The singer also shared a visual for the new track, where she is dancing in the center of Washington Square Park
Paapa Essiedu, Keeley Hawes to Lead Channel 4 Drama ‘Falling’ from ‘Adolescence’ Writer Jack Thorne
Variety · 18h ago · Paapa Essiedu may soon be set to don the dark robes of Severus Snape in HBO’s “Harry Potter” series, but the British actor will first be getting into the black cloth of the clergy.
Fresh From His Professor Snape Casting, Paapa Essiedu Lands Role As Catholic Priest Falling In Love In Jack Thorne’s Channel 4 Drama ‘Falling’ Opposite Keeley Hawes
· Deadline Hollywood · 18h ago · Paapa Essiedu, who has just landed the role of Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter, is leading Channel 4 drama series Falling from Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne and It’s a Sin director Peter Hoar.
In theaters this weekend: A 1950s romantic drama and 'The Accountant 2'
NPR · 18h ago · Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi and Will Poulter star in the drama On Swift Horses, while Ben Affleck reprises his role as a money-laundering expert in the action thriller The Accountant 2.
‘Paddington’ Musical to World Premiere on London’s West End in November
Variety · 20h ago · Britain’s favorite marmalade-loving bear will be hitting London’s West End later this year. “Paddington the Musical,” first announced in 2023, is taking shape, with the StudioCanal-backed stage show now set to make its home at the Savoy Theater and open on Nov.
’Paddington The Musical’ Has Found A Home At London’s Savoy Theatre, Will World Premiere In November
· Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago · Paddington The Musicalhas found a home. The show will pirouette into London’s Savoy Theatre for its world premiere November 1, producers announced Thursday.
Sports
Deion Sanders rips anonymous critics of Shedeur Sanders before 2025 NFL Draft: 'Just say you don't like me'
CBS News · 4h ago · The Colorado QB is a polarizing prospect going into Round 1
The NFL draft's most polarizing prospect isn't scared of the spotlight
· NBC News · 18h ago · Shedeur Sanders, the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback and son Deion Sanders, has been one of the most talked about names headed into Thursday’s draft. He's okay with that.
Barcelona build seven-point lead on Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico, put up 40 shots in narrow 1-0 victory
CBS News · Apr 22, 2025 · Barca beat Mallorca 1-0 on Tuesday to move seven points clear, but they weren't clinical considering the amount of shots
Ancelotti on Madrid future: Anything is possible
· ESPN · Apr 22, 2025 · Carlo Ancelotti insisted that "anything is possible" regarding his future as Real Madrid coach on Tuesday, as the team look to beat Barcelona to a LaLiga and Copa del Rey double.
Titans add veteran WR Lockett on eve of draft
ESPN · 18h ago · The Titans are signing veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett to a one-year, $4 million deal that could be worth up to $6 million, a source told ESPN.
Tyler Lockett signing with Titans: Seahawks legend headed to Tennessee on one-year deal
· CBS News · 23h ago · Lockett's deal is reportedly worth up to $6 million
Vardy to leave Leicester: 'Our greatest-ever player'
ESPN · 10h ago · Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City at the end of the season, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday.
'Very unique' Vardy will 'never be forgotten' by Foxes
· BBC · 10h ago · Described as Leicester City's "greatest ever player", when Jamie Vardy departs, he will leave a legacy at the club he has served so well since his arrival 13 years ago.
Jason Kidd joins Everton ownership group: Premier League club views Mavericks coach as 'incredible resource'
CBS News · 10h ago · Everton values Kidd's 'knowledge and winning mentality'
NBA great Jason Kidd joins ownership group of Premier League soccer club Everton
· ABC News · 10h ago · NBA great Jason Kidd has entered the soccer world by joining the ownership group of English Premier League club Everton
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NBA great Kidd joins Everton ownership group
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NBA legend Jason Kidd joins Everton's American ownership group, say the Premier League club.
Warriors' Butler exits after hard fall, set for MRI
ESPN · 18h ago · Warriors star Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion that forced him out of the Game 2 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday.
Jimmy Butler injury update: Warriors star ruled out for remainder of Game 2 vs. Rockets with pelvic contusion
· CBS News · Apr 23, 2025 · Golden State is in big trouble in this game and potentially moving forward in this series
Judge drops suit against Morant, cites self-defense
ESPN · 18h ago · A judge ruled that Grizzlies star Ja Morant acted in self-defense and was immune from civil liability in the suit filed by Joshua Holloway.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Grizzlies' Ja Morant stemming from fight with teenager during pickup game
· CBS News · 23h ago · The civil suit stemmed from an altercation that took place at Morant's house in July 2022
Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead
ABC News · 19h ago · Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 to seize a 2-0 lead in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series
Adrian Kempe scores twice as Kings take 2-0 series lead over Edmonton
· Los Angeles Times · 22h ago · The Kings, who have yet to trail in the series, got two goals from Adrian Kempe and three power-play goals in a Game 2 win over Edmonton.
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley wins Defensive Player of the Year after helping Cleveland to No. 1 seed
CBS News · 4h ago · Mobley, who beat out Draymond Green and Dyson Daniels, is the first Cavalier to win the trophy
2025 Zurich Classic scores: Isaiah Salinda, Kevin Velo set record as Rory McIlroy makes return after Masters
CBS News · 4h ago · After low scores in Thursday's four-ball format, the field will transition to foursomes on Friday
World
Trump rebukes Putin after brutal night of bombing on Ukraine
NPR · 5h ago · President Zelensky cuts short a visit to South Africa after Russia launches an overnight attack on Kyiv.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in South Africa for state visit
· ABC News · 17h ago · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is cutting short an official visit to South Africa because of a major Russian attack on Kyiv overnight
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South Africa and Ukraine woo each other - as relationships with Trump turn sour
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Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.
Soccer player’s wife and child kidnapped in Ecuador during home invasion
NBC News · 9h ago · QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez’s wife and 5-year-old child were kidnapped early Wednesday, police reported, when men broke into their home in search of the Emelec defender, who told investigators he hid under a bed.
Soccer player's wife, 5-year-old child kidnapped as he hid under bed
· CBS News · 12h ago · The incident occurred amid a state of emergency declared 10 days ago by the government in nine areas of the country.
'The conclave is intimidating': How it feels to choose a new Pope
BBC · 19h ago · Cardinal Vincent Nichols rules himself out of being the next pontiff as he prepares to vote.
Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis
NBC News · 15h ago · So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in St. Peter's Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected turnout.
Pope's body transferred to St. Peter's Basilica
· MSNBC · Apr 23, 2025 · This morning, the first of tens of thousands of mourners began filing into St. Peter's Basilica to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who will lie in state for three days.
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Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica
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Thousands of people are filing through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis
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Pope Francis' body moved to St. Peter's Basilica for 3 days of public viewing
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The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and others can pay their respects.
Trump Changes Tone On Tariffs, Russia And Ukraine, Education Executive Orders
NPR | Podcast | Up First · 17h ago · President Trump is now saying tariffs on China will come down substantially, striking a very different tone from the tough talk of a few weeks ago. The President lashed out at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy after he rejected U.S.
Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI
· NPR · Apr 23, 2025 · The directives include new efforts to curtail DEI programs at colleges, and discipline guidance for public schools.
South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery
ABC News · 21h ago · South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges Thursday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during Moon’s term in office
Hawk Tuah Girl Haliey Welch's London Holiday Sparks Fury: 'She's Spending Our Money!'
International Business Times · 4h ago · Hawk Tuah girl Haliey Welch was seen enjoying her vacation in London and conducting podcast sessions with KSI as fans fume over lost money due to her crypto venture.
U.S. negotiating position on Iran in flux as talks continue
Washington Post · 5h ago · As technical talks resume in Oman this weekend, Trump administration officials are seemingly at odds over acceptable terms for an Iran nuclear deal.
Pope Francis' ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler
ABC News · 5h ago · The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same place
Pope Francis focused on ‘this world.’ He angered some, and inspired many others.
Christian Science Monitor · 6h ago · Pope Francis heralded migrant rights, rang alarms over climate change, and served as a bridge toward peace on several continents. He spurred many citizens to action.
Science
Outrage as Food Delivery Driver 'Deported' to El Salvador After Inadvertent Turn at US–Canada Border
International Business Times · 3h ago · A Venezuelan food delivery driver was reportedly deported to El Salvador after mistakenly driving onto Canada's Ambassador Bridge in January.
Can technology revolutionize health science? The promise of exposomics
Science Daily · 6h ago · Researchers in the field of exposomics explain how cutting-edge technologies are unlocking this biological archive, ushering in a new era of disease prevention and personalized medicine.
Nanophotonic platform boosts efficiency of nonlinear-optical quantum teleportation
Science Daily · 6h ago · Researchers have long recognized that quantum communication systems would transmit quantum information more faithfully and be impervious to certain forms of error if nonlinear optical processes were used.
50-Million-Year-Old Footprints Open a 'Rare Window' Into the Behaviors of Extinct Animals That Once Roamed in Oregon
Smithsonian · 6h ago · Scientists revisited tracks made by a shorebird, a lizard, a cat-like predator and some sort of large herbivore at what is now John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Quantum sensors tested for next-generation particle physics experiments
Science Daily · 6h ago · Researchers have developed a novel high-energy particle detection instrumentation approach that leverages the power of quantum sensors -- devices capable of precisely detecting single particles.
Cinnamon could affect drug metabolism in the body
Science Daily · 6h ago · Cinnamon is one of the oldest and most commonly used spices in the world, but a new study indicates a compound in it could interfere with some prescription medications.
Awkward. Humans are still better than AI at reading the room
Science Daily · 6h ago · Humans are better than current AI models at interpreting social interactions and understanding social dynamics in moving scenes. Researchers believe this is because AI neural networks were inspired by the infrastructure of the part of the brain that
How to break through climate apathy
Science Daily · 6h ago · A new study finds that presenting the same continuous climate data, such as incremental changes in temperature, in binary form -- such as whether a lake did or did not freeze in the winter -- significantly increases people's ability to see the impact of climate change.
A New Hue of Green? Scientists in California say they've found one
NPR · 6h ago · Scientists have discovered a new color... but you can only see it through a laser. How did scientists make the discovery and what could it mean for how we see color?
The Worst Bleaching Event on Record Is Hitting Most of the World's Coral Reefs
Smithsonian · 7h ago · Scientists are alarmed by the ongoing crisis, with deteriorating conditions harming marine life in the tropics and beyond
Health
USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
ABC News · 6h ago · The Agriculture Department says it is withdrawing a plan to limit salmonella bacteria in poultry products
USDA is withdrawing a proposal that sought to reduce Salmonella in poultry
· NBC News · 7h ago · The Trump administration is withdrawing a Biden-era proposal that aimed to reduce Salmonella in raw poultry products, arguing the new rule would have imposed “significant financial and operational burdens on American businesses and consumers," the Agriculture Department said Thursday.
CDC and California offer $25 gift cards to encourage bird flu testing
CBS News · 10h ago · California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Why we're lowering our Bristol Myers price target despite an earnings beat, guidance raise
CNBC · 10h ago · Shares of Bristol Myers Squibb fell modestly after the drugmaker's better-than-expected first-quarter results.
'He made Catholicism cool again.' SoCal's Catholic leaders reflect on Pope Francis' impact
Los Angeles Times · 10h ago · By prioritizing the environment, championing the poor and striking a more welcoming tone with LGBTQ Catholics, Pope Francis inspired Catholic leaders in Los Angeles and the SoCal area.
Millions of American kids have an ADHD diagnosis. Are they being treated effectively?
NPR · 10h ago · ADHD has been considered a medical disorder, treatable with drugs like Ritalin, but New York Times Magazinewriter Paul Tough says recent studies question that assumption and treatment options.
After struggling to conceive herself, Chicago woman now gives back as gestational surrogate
CBS News · 10h ago · Amanda Nelson is carrying a child who is not genetically hers for people she didn't know.
House oversight committee demands answers on gutting of CDC public records office
NPR · 11h ago · House Rep. Gerry Connolly is pushing CDC leadership to explain why the personnel who handle FOIA requests lost their jobs, noting that that the public has a right to access federal records.
Jimmy Butler Suffers Pelvic Contusion In Warriors’ Loss, Status Uncertain
Forbes · 15h ago · Jimmy Butler Suffers Pelvic Contusion In Warriors’ Loss, Status Uncertain
Billionaire VC Jim Breyer Taps Morgan Cheatham To Drive The Future Of Healthcare And Life Sciences
Forbes · 16h ago · Morgan Cheatham, a physician-informaticist and former Bessemer VC, joins Breyer Capital to lead healthcare and life sciences at the intersection of AI and biomedicine.
I quit Ozempic and embraced feeling healthy over striving for thinness
NPR · 16h ago · Taking the drug made one writer feel so sick she quit and focused on healthy habits instead of her body size. Turns out, 65% of people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss quit within a year.
Books
This terrifying horror novel proves: Nothing is old if you make it new
NPR · 15h ago · Nat Cassidy's wildly entertaining novel is a superb example of how to work with clichés. When the Wolf Comes Home might sound like a werewolf novel — but it's an entirely different animal.
Joy Harjo believes in second chances
NPR · 16h ago · Joy Harjo is one of the most revered poets in the United States. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, the former U.S. poet laureate talks about how writing can give you second chances.
The delightfully analog art of letter-writing
NPR · 18h ago · Tired of texting? Send your loved ones some snail mail instead. Rachel Syme, author of "Syme's Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondence," shares whimsical ways to start a letter-writing habit.
AI eavesdrops on your sleep in this nightmarish 'Dream Hotel'
NPR · Apr 23, 2025 · Laila Lalami's dystopian novel centers on a woman who's been incarcerated because an algorithm flagged her as a crime risk. The Dream Hotel paints a grim picture about the ways our data can betray us.
This new story collection is marvelous — if a bit meandering
NPR · Apr 23, 2025 · Lydia Millet's characters in Atavists interact and have little dramas of their own — the author's talent is on full display here. Not every story is strong, but they work well together.
Looking for a new book this week? Here are 5 wide-ranging options
NPR · Apr 22, 2025 · A true smorgasbord is on offer for readers this week. Care for an inspirational memoir? Reminders of the precarious position of civilization? Early summer read? They're all here.
These 2 funny books give readers a reason to smile in tough times
NPR · Apr 21, 2025 · Dorothy Parker's posthumously published collection is Poems; Camilla Barnes' debut novel is The Usual Desire to Kill. Both affirm: sharp humor can be grounded in pain.
Emily Henry discusses her new novel, 'Great Big Beautiful Life'
NPR · Apr 20, 2025 · NPR's Miles Parks speaks with writer Emily Henry about her new novel, "Great Big Beautiful Life."
Jo Harkin on 'The Pretender,' her novel set during the time of the Tudors' ascent
NPR · Apr 19, 2025 · NPR's Scott Simon talks with Jo Harkin about her book, "The Pretender."
Journalist Joy-Ann Reid revisits the legacy and marriage of Medgar and Myrlie Evers
NPR · Apr 18, 2025 · Reid's book, Medgar and Myrlie, tells the stories of the civil rights leader from Mississippi and his wife, who became an activist after Medgar's 1963 assassination. Originally broadcast Feb. 7, 2024.
Lifestyle
Mexico Looksto Ban Hated Kristi Noem Ads WithTelecoms Bill
Bloomberg · 5h ago
Music World Hitmaker Nile Rodgers Celebrates Launch Of ‘The Creative Entrepreneur’ By Carolyn Dailey
Forbes · 6h ago · Anyone familiar with contemporary music knows Rodgers from his inimitable imprint on a wide array of music through collaborations with a diverse group of artists including Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Sheena Easton, Bryan Ferry, Madonna, INXS, Britney
Meet Broadway’s Betty Boop, Jasmine Amy Rogers
Forbes · 6h ago · After years of auditions this triple threat landed her dream role. And along the way she found her power.
Porsche's New Apple Vision Pro App Lets You Design Your Dream 911
Forbes · 7h ago · Porsche has launched its "911 Spirit 70" app for Apple Vision Pro, marking the luxury automaker’s first significant foray into customer-facing spatial computing.
Inside Aston Martin Q: Where Dream Cars & Custom Builds Come To Life
Forbes · 7h ago · Nestled on Park Avenue, Aston Martin Q New York isn't a car dealership; it's a unique fusion of artist's atelier and automotive showroom.
A Conversation Between Alana Springsteen And Crystal Gayle
Forbes · 7h ago · Before they both appear at Stagecoach this weekend I brought Alana Springsteen and Crystal Gayle together for an exclusive conversation.
The Twisted Ending Of ‘Sinners,’ Explained
Forbes · 7h ago · Sinners sees Smoke and Stack (Michael B. Jordan), Sammie (Miles Caton) and Mary (Hailee Steinfeld) defend against a group of vampires—but what does the twist ending mean?
Good Shabbos, Bad Shabbos: A Dark Comedy Movie
Forbes · 8h ago · Bad Shabbos, is the name of a new film, a dark comedy, currently showing at your local movie theater where the laughs are sure to be infectious.
A Kaleidoscope Of Colours In Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Exhibition
Forbes · 9h ago · Immersive exhibition at King George IV's opulent seaside Regency Palace in Brighton offers visitors a chromatic journey merging historical objects with contemporary art and installations.
Canada Gaining Traction With Touristsas Travelers Shun US, Accor Says
Bloomberg · 10h ago
Travel
Travelers face more expensive flights to summer hotspot as new theme park opens
The Independent UK · 6h ago · Universal’s Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, opens on May 22
Flying And Climate Change: How Travelers Can Help
Forbes · 6h ago · The tourism sector creates about a tenth of the greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change. And planes are a major culprit.
Passport valid but airline says ‘no’ – what to do next
The Independent UK · 7h ago · A guide on what to do if you’re incorrectly turned away from travel for an invalid passport
CarMax's EV Trends Report Shows EV Searches Nearly Doubled In The Past Three Years
Forbes · 8h ago · Industry experts spend immeasurable hours making predictions about shopping trends, yet it’s actual consumer transactions that count.
Secrets Of Great Salt Lake Brings Urgent Environmental Story To The Giant Screen
Forbes · 8h ago · [id=0] Utah’s Great Salt Lake is drying up, foretelling a dire future for residents of Salt Lake City and the surrounding region if something isn’t done soon to revers...
FLYJETS Set To Launch Peer-To-Peer Private Aviation Exchange
Forbes · 10h ago · FLYJETS Launches Peer-To-Peer Private Aviation Exchange Charter aviation marketplace and exchange FLYJETS just announced the upcoming launch of its secondary exchange,...
Quick Wellness Hits For Mental Health Awareness Month
Forbes · 10h ago · This month is National Stress Awareness Month, intended to shine a spotlight on stress and motivate us to do something about it. Here, some quick wellness hits.
‘Negative Bias’: American Airlines Pulls 2025 Guidance, Citing ‘Significant Weakness’ In Domestic Travel Demand
Forbes · 10h ago · American is the second U.S. legacy airline to withdraw its financial guidance for 2025, reflecting industry turmoil caused by uncertainty in the economy.
5 Charming Boutique Hotels Around Halifax, Nova Scotia
Forbes · 11h ago · Halifax is known for its warmth and hospitality—and one of the best places to experience the friendly Atlantic Canadian trope can be in a cozy boutique hotel.
US airlines forced to cut flights as travel across the country drops
The Independent UK · 11h ago · Airlines reported that they would trim its flight schedule for the second half of the year due to lower demand
Opinion
Nokia Flags Earnings Hit From Tariffs
Wall Street Journal · 21h ago
Volvo’s Truck Sales Decline With Tariffs Clouding Outlook
· Bloomberg · Apr 23, 2025
‘Vladimir, STOP!’ Is No Way to End a War
Bloomberg · 5h ago
Teach your children well
Washington Post · 5h ago · Michael Ramirez cartoon on Mahmoud v. Taylor Supreme Court case.
Has Trump found a path to peace in Ukraine?
Washington Post · 5h ago · Security guarantees and other hard details remain, but there are signs of movement.
American Accents (and AI) Could Save India’s Outsourcing
Bloomberg · 5h ago
Elon Musk is not going to sire humanity’s salvation
Washington Post · 7h ago · Plus: RFK Jr.’s “radical transparency.” Democratic moderation.
The Climate Cost of America’s Infinite Tariffs
Bloomberg · 7h ago
RFK Jr. called autism a ‘preventable disease.’ He couldn’t be more wrong.
Washington Post · 9h ago · Readers respond to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s rhetoric about autism with their own experiences.
The Stock Market Loves Bitcoin
Bloomberg · 9h ago
A Nebraska Republican Could Be the New John McCain
Bloomberg · 11h ago
Features
On Compost
Longreads · 10h ago · "I now ignore compost orthodoxy in favour of this one rule: ingredients must have been living (or, like paper, be made from something living)"
How the War Over Trans Athletes Tore a Volleyball Team Apart
Longreads · 10h ago · "Blaire Fleming was a little-known college player. Then she suddenly became a symbol of injustice — to both sides of the controversy."
The Last of Their Kind
Longreads · 16h ago · "Are efforts to resurrect the northern white rhino more technological hubris than genuine conservation?"
Around The Pit
Longreads · 17h ago · Circling billions of gallons of toxic water at America’s largest Superfund site.
Nights and Days
Longreads · Apr 23, 2025 · "Maybe anybody who can become transparent to experience and articulate it truthfully and without distortion is a poet. Even if the facts are scary or horrible, what comes out, if true, might be beautiful."
To Steal a Whale Bone
Longreads · Apr 23, 2025 · "There’s something about the thrill of discovery that can make a person believe what they’ve found is theirs now—to claim, to guard, to name."
How to Survive a Purge: The Secret Diary of a DoJ Staffer
Longreads · Apr 23, 2025 · "A lawyer struggles with their conscience. New colleagues are watching."
Anatomy of an Extinction
Longreads · Apr 23, 2025 · "How climate disasters, human sprawl—and now Trump—are coming for America’s largest salamander."
Huh? The Valuable Role of Interjections
Longreads · Apr 22, 2025 · "Utterances like 'um,' 'wow,' and 'mm-hmm' aren’t garbage, they keep conversations flowing."
Monumental Tiny News
Longreads · Apr 22, 2025 · "The triumph of Lucy Lippard’s El Puente, which is as engaged with the past of a New Mexican village as it is with daily life."