Tillis Prepared to Advance Fed Nominee after Justice Dropped Probe
Senator Thom Tillis said he had received assurances from federal prosecutors that eased his concerns, setting the stage for a key committee vote on Kevin Warsh.
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North Dakota state legislator and pilot killed in small plane crash in Minnesota | Minnesota
A small plane crashed just after taking off from Crystal airport north of Minneapolis on Saturday, killing a North Dakota state legislator and the pilot, authorities said. Liz Conmy, a North Dakota state representative from Fargo, was killed in the crash, her colleague, state senator Tim Mathern, told the Star Tribune. The North Dakota Democratic–Nonpartisan…
Jessi Draper Update After Jordan Ngatikaura Divorce, Dating
Whitney Leavitt & Connor Leavitt: Married Whitney Leavitt found the perfect dance partner in Connor Leavitt, whom she wed in 2016. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing for the couple—who share kids Sedona, Liam and Billy—as they navigated life in the spotlight. For instance, the Dancing With the Stars alum had to shut down rumors…
As purple ube goes global, the Philippines’ faces tightening supply
Filipino restaurant Kasa and Kin in Soho, London, offers a selection of drinks and desserts made with ube, a root vegetable from the Philippines which has seen a surge in demand from younger consumers due to its vibrant color and sweet taste. Kasa and Kin Long-time Filipino restaurateur Chris Joseph has served ube across his…
Lonely at the top: who are Keir Starmer’s allies as daunting May elections loom? | Keir Starmer
Given that the signs of an embattled premiership are all around – defensive-sounding interviews insisting he will be in post at the next election; a rush of stories about supposed cabinet plotting – now, more than ever, Keir Starmer needs real allies. And here, at least, there is something to feel positive about. If you…
Alleged Trump shooter was targeting US officials, authorities say
Investigators trying to establish gunman’s motive after president and cabinet were evacuated from media event
The Smart Bird Feeders Everyone’s Talking About (and Actually Buying) (2026)
This feeder also comes with extra plastic flowers and a little brush for scrubbing them, and the app sends reminders when it’s time to clean. You’ll also find fun, seasonal touches in the app, like the ability to send digital bird holiday cards with the photos your feeder captures, and a tool that superimposes hats,…
Australia Joins EAVE Ties That Bind for First Time at Far East Fest
Australia is sending its first-ever delegation to Ties That Bind, EAVE‘s flagship European-Asian co-production training program, with two Asian Australian filmmakers joining the initiative’s annual session in Udine, Italy, where it runs alongside the Far East Film Festival and Focus Asia through April 30. Industry development specialist Sheree Ramage shepherded the delegation to Udine, bringing…
Big Tech’s $16 Trillion Earnings Week Is Make-Or-Break for Rally
Wall Street’s biggest technology stocks have carried the S&P 500 to record highs even as the war in Iran continues. Now, earnings from a handful of them this week will give investors a read on whether this rally’s sustainable.
Toxins plus climate harms likely cause of reduced fertility, study finds | Science
Simultaneous exposure to toxic chemicals and climate change’s impacts likely generates an additive or synergistic effect that increases reproductive harm, and may contribute to the broad global drop in fertility, new peer-reviewed research finds. The review of scientific literature considers how endocrine-disrupting chemicals, often found in plastic, coupled with climate change’s effects, such as heat…